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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 29

Card Making

29 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 29 of the 30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge — and today’s prompt is Cocoa & Company! If you’re someone who believes winter crafting is best enjoyed with a warm mug in hand, this is your day. Think cosy, think comfort, think mountains of whipped cream and maybe one too many candy canes. Zero…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 28

Card Making

28 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Today’s prompt is Silent Sparkle — a theme that leans into soft textures, subtle shimmer, and that quiet kind of magic only winter can pull off. Think gentle light, peaceful palettes, and a touch of elegance. And honestly? Today’s project might be one of my favourites for capturing that mood perfectly. You can join the Facebook group…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 27

Card Making

27 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 27 of the challenge — and today’s theme is Jingle & Mingle! We’re leaning into all things festive, fun, and celebratory. Think party lights, clinking glasses, and that unmistakable holiday buzz. It’s the perfect prompt to add a little glamour to your Christmas cards. You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/ Daily Challenge Your…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 26

Card Making

26 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 26 of the challenge — today we’re heading deep into the forest for a cosy, nature-inspired theme: Woodland Wonderland. This prompt is all about celebrating those rustic winter vibes by working with kraft cardstock and neutral tones. Think soft browns, woodland greens, warm greys, and that snowy white contrast that makes everything feel magical….
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 25

Card Making

25 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 25 of the challenge — we’ve officially hit Colour Challenge #5, and today’s palette is a dreamy winter trio in collaboration with the wonderful team at Concord & 9th. We’re playing with Wildberry, Lakefront, and Harbor — a mix that brings together bold berry tones, icy turquoise, and a serene coastal blue. It’s vibrant…
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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 24

Card Making

24 Nov

Hello crafty friends! Welcome to Day 24 of the challenge! Today’s prompt is Twinkle All the Way — a sparkling, shimmering, star-filled theme that celebrates the magic of Christmas nights. Whether you interpret that as glitter, starry skies, fairy lights, or full-on festive sparkle… today is all about letting your cards glow. You can join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/ Daily…
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Hello! I’m Martin, the creator behind Martin’s Mayhem. I craft to break up the monotonous life of working 9-5. I hope you enjoy my little bit of crafting mayhem.

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I love cards that tell a little story, and this on I love cards that tell a little story, and this one might be one of my favourites 💙

This sweet scene was created using the Love Is in the Air Stamp & Die Bundle from @simonsaysstamp and it’s perfect for those “just because” moments when you want to let someone know how much you love spending time with them 🥰

From the cosy park bench to the heart balloons floating over the city skyline, this set makes scene building so easy — and that sentiment couldn’t be more perfect 💕

Would you keep this soft and airy like I have, or go bold with colour? Let me know 👇

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Anyone fancy being nosey at my package? 👀📦 Because Anyone fancy being nosey at my package? 👀📦
Because this Altenew delivery was far too good not to share…

A mix of brand new goodies and some long-time wishlist items – aka the most dangerous kind of order 😅

✨ The new Stella Sequins – honestly, the sparkle is unreal
🌼 The Buttercup Bunch Craft-A-Flower Set – already planning far too many cards with this
🖤 And finally… the Metallic Pigment Inks I’ve been eyeing up forever – cannot WAIT to get these inky

My bank account might be questioning my choices… but my craft room is thriving 💁‍♂️
Tell me – what would you have added to your basket?

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I’m so excited to finally share this card created I’m so excited to finally share this card created using the Butterfly Swirl Press Plate & Die Set from @teamspellbinders 🦋✨

This also marks the start of a brand new affiliation for me, and I honestly couldn’t be happier. The detail you get from the BetterPress system is just beautiful, and these butterflies are perfect for adding colour, movement, and dimension to your cards.

✨ Bonus treat for you ✨
@teamspellbinders are currently offering 20% off orders of £120 or more, which makes it the perfect time to stock up on favourites or try something new.

I’ve linked everything over on the blog so you can see how this card came together and shop the supplies if you’re tempted 💕

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💕 Heart to Heart Release – Simon Says Stamp 💕 I c 💕 Heart to Heart Release – Simon Says Stamp 💕

I couldn’t not create a love card for the Heart to Heart Release from @simonsaysstamp 🥰

This card features the Clear Words of Love Stamp Set, and honestly… it’s one of those sentiment sets you’ll reach for again and again. I love how the words can be the star of the card or used subtly in the background for extra meaning.

For this design, I layered stamped hearts over a soft pink blended background, added a bold Love You sentiment, and finished it off with twine and sparkle for a romantic, dimensional look ✨

Perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or just because 💌

👉 Supplies are linked on my blog (affiliate links – thank you for supporting my crafting!)
📌 Save this for later if you love sentiment-led cards

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✨ Let’s talk flower dimension ✨ If you’ve ever wo ✨ Let’s talk flower dimension ✨

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn flat die cuts into soft, realistic paper flowers, this little tool set makes all the difference.

In this reel I’m using the Petal Shaper Tool Set from Altenew to shape and sculpt floral layers, giving them movement, depth, and a more lifelike finish.

I’ve shared the full step-by-step process over on YouTube, where I go into more detail and show exactly how I use each tool.

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Are you a flower shaper… or a flat-layer fan? 🌸👇
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