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Say Hello with Petal Poetry: A Fresh & Floral Card Featuring Crafty Meraki

Card Making

31 Mar

Hello crafty friends! There’s something truly magical about a card that bursts with colour, dimension, and joy—and today’s project delivers just that! Using some fabulous new Crafty Meraki products, I created this fresh and floral design that’s perfect for sending a little sunshine to someone special. Why you’ll love the Crafty Meraki Petal Poetry Press-Tacular Plate If you’re a fan…
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Say Hello with Sunshine: A Bright and Bold Card Using the Kingston Crafts Rainbow Paper Crafting Kit

Card Making

30 Mar

Hello crafty friends! There’s nothing quite like a handmade card bursting with colour and joy—and today’s project does just that! Featuring the Kingston Crafts Rainbow Paper Crafting Kit with Storage Folder, this vibrant “hello” card is a celebration of positivity, perfect for sending smiles across the miles. Whether you’re new to crafting or a seasoned maker, this kit delivers instant…
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Create an Elegant Floral Card with Alex Syberia Designs’ Press Plates

Card Making

28 Mar

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a stunning card featuring Alex Syberia Designs’ Elegant Blooms Press Plate & Die Set, Abstract Background Press Plate, and Classic Sentiments Press Plate & Die Set. These BetterPress-compatible products make it incredibly easy to achieve crisp, letterpress-style impressions for a sophisticated, high-end look. Let’s dive into why you need these in your stash and…
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Alex Syberia Designs BetterPress Release Blog Hop & Giveaway

Card Making

26 Mar

Hello crafty friends! I am so excited to be joining the Alex Syberia Designs BetterPress Release Blog Hop as a guest designer! It’s an absolute honour to work with this incredible brand—especially now that they’ve launched in the UK. This release is full of beautiful, thoughtfully designed products, and I had the absolute pleasure of creating with the Charming Floral…
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Elegant Florals with Crafty Meraki’s Whimsical Magnolias Press-Tacular Plate

Card Making

24 Mar

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m sharing a truly elegant card featuring the Crafty Meraki Whimsical Magnolias Press-Tacular Plate. This stunning plate combines the delicate detail of magnolia blooms with the magic of hot foiling or letterpress for an elevated, professional finish. It’s a game-changer for floral lovers! Why You’ll Love the Whimsical Magnolias Press-Tacular Plate This Press-Tacular plate is all…
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Create a Stunning Floral Card with Altenew’s Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch

Card Making

17 Mar

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m thrilled to share a card featuring the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Flower Arch from Altenew. This kit is part of the March release, and it’s an absolute must-have for floral card lovers! With gorgeous outline stamps, easy-to-use layering stencils, coordinating dies, and a stunning 3D embossing folder, this kit makes it effortless to create…
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Why do we all forget how good some older craft pro Why do we all forget how good some older craft products are?! 👀

I pulled the Bloom with Grace bundle back out from my cupboard and honestly… I have no idea why I ever stopped using it 😍

The florals are still gorgeous, the layering is beautiful, and it was such a good reminder that inspiration doesn’t disappear just because something isn’t a brand new release anymore.

I genuinely love that Altenew are celebrating some older favourites and encouraging us all to rediscover products we may have overlooked ✨

And to make it even better, you can use my code:

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for 35% off the Bloom with Grace bundle!

I’ll be sharing even more inspiration using this bundle over the next few days, so keep an eye out 👀

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Bold florals, rich navy cardstock, and LOTS of dim Bold florals, rich navy cardstock, and LOTS of dimension… honestly this card was such a joy to create 🌸✨

I used the Craft-A-Flower: Saffron Layering Die Set from @altenewllc to build these gorgeous layered flowers and I love how dramatic they look against the dark background. A little ink blending, some white splatter, and a simple sentiment was all this card needed!

If you haven’t tried the Craft-A-Flower series yet, don’t forget you can save 10% on ANY Craft-A-Flower Set with my code: MARTINFLOWER

Which colour combo would you try with these flowers? 👀

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The Pink Fairies Ink Collection from @simonsayssta The Pink Fairies Ink Collection from @simonsaysstamp is officially swatched… and I fear I may be obsessed 💜🩷

This colour combo is SO good. From the dreamy violet tones of Periwinkle, Clematis & Crocus to the soft-to-bold pinks of Ballerina, Fairy & Plum — every shade blends beautifully together.

I already know these are going to become regulars on my craft desk for florals, backgrounds and all the pink/purple projects ✨

And can we appreciate how smooth these blends are?! 😍

If you want the link to the Pink Fairies Ink Collection, comment PINK and I’ll send it over to you 💌

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Three ways. One gorgeous floral die. 🌸✨ I had so Three ways. One gorgeous floral die. 🌸✨

I had so much fun experimenting with the @altenewllc Grand Dahlia Layering Die Set and trying out different colouring styles to see how much the look changes just by switching up the technique. Same die… completely different vibes every time 👀

Whether you love bold blends, soft inked petals or something a little more dramatic, this die really does all the hard work for you. I honestly think florals like this are the perfect reminder that you don’t always need the newest release to create something fresh and inspiring 💛

Want the link to the Grand Dahlia Layering Die Set? Comment “DAHLIA” and I’ll send it over 🌸

Which version is your favourite — 1, 2 or 3? 👇

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There’s just something about florals on a dark bac There’s just something about florals on a dark background that feels extra elegant 🌸

This card was created with the Lush Peony Bouquet Press + Hot Foil Plate & Stencil Bundle and I honestly can’t stop looking at all those tiny details. The soft pink peonies, the crisp white splatter, the little pops of sparkle… it all comes together so beautifully against the deep navy background.

I wanted this card to feel delicate but still bold, and I think the contrast really helps the florals shine. Also… can we appreciate how satisfying it is seeing all that dimension as the card catches the light? 👀

Comment PEONY and I’ll send you the link to the full blog post featuring all the details and supplies I used ✨

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