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Fancy Friday – Stampin’ Up! Garden Grandeur Stamp Set

Stamping

30 Aug

Happy Tuesday! I hope you are all having a good week so far. Today I am playing a little catch up on projects I created a while ago. Yes, I am a terrible person but sometimes life just gets in the way. I created this project for a colour combo challenge for the Fancy Friday Design Team. Its created using…
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Stampin’ Sunday – Stampin’ Up! Cottage Wreaths Bundle

Blog Hop

28 Aug

Happy Sunday! I’m excited to be back today with the Stamping Sunday Design Team as we get a head start on the holidays. That’s right, that is the theme of this month’s blog hop. It got me thinking about how I could make a really simple card which could be easily stepped up. I used the Cottage Wreaths Bundle [159659]…
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Fancy Friday – Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set

Stamping

14 Aug

Happy Sunday! I’m really excited to share today project with you. It has been a while since I have created this style of project. The card with created primarily with the Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set [155092]. I created this card for the Fancy Friday Sketch Challenge. Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set The Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set is perfect for every butterfly…
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Artisan Design Team – Stampin’ Up! Lovely & Lasting Bundle

Stamping

6 Aug

Happy Saturday! Today I am back sharing a couple of projects that I created for Stampin’ Up! Artisan Design Team. Its always fun all be it challenging create projects with products that we might not have chosen ourselves. There is a level of accomplishments when you create something you end up liking. These projects were created with the Lovely &…
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Stampin’ Up! Amazing Phrasing Stamp Set

Stamping

1 Aug

Happy Monday! I wanted to share with you a card that I created for my customers last month. The card is created with the Amazing Phrasing Stamp Set [159930] which is available for free during Sale-A-Bration. If you submit a order via my online store to the value of Ā£90.00 then you can select this. Amazing Phrasing Stamp Set You’ll…
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Sketch Mayhem – Card Making & Scrapbook Sketchbook

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1 Aug

Hi everyone! Today I want to share with you a project that I have been working on. You might recall the card sketch template that I created as a free download here. Well this is great, but I wanted something a little more together. With this in mind, I set off to design, create and publish a sketchbook which I…
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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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There’s just something about fuchsias… šŸ˜ I wanted There’s just something about fuchsias… šŸ˜

I wanted to create a card that felt full, flowing and a little bit dramatic—and this Magical Fuchsia Full Collection Bundle from @teamspellbinders (with designs by @alexsyberiadesigns) made it so easy to build up all that gorgeous detail.

From the layered florals to the soft colour blends and textured elements, this bundle really does everything. You can keep it simple or go all out like I did here (and honestly… I couldn’t stop adding layers!).

That deep green background with the blush and plum tones? Obsessed.

If you love florals with impact but still want versatility, this collection is such a good one to have in your stash.

Let me know—are you team clean & simple or full-on layered like this? šŸ‘‡

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Hey crafty friends! šŸŽ‰ I’m so excited to be part o Hey crafty friends! šŸŽ‰

I’m so excited to be part of Altenew’s 12th Anniversary Instagram Hop today — celebrating 12 years of beautiful designs, creativity, and inspiration! šŸ™Œ

For my card, I’ve used the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Feathered Lilies, and I couldn’t resist leaning into those rich, warm tones. There’s something about this colour combo that feels so bold and elegant at the same time — a little different from my usual style, but I love how it turned out ✨

I’ve paired the florals with a deep background to really make those lilies pop, finished with a touch of splatter and dimension for added interest. Clean, striking, and all about letting the details shine šŸ‘€

šŸ’„ GIVEAWAY TIME
There’s over $2,400 in prizes up for grabs — including gift cards, classes, and crafty goodies from so many amazing brands!

To enter:
šŸ‘‰ Follow @altenewllc and @martinmayhem
šŸ‘‰ Leave a comment below

Winners will be announced on April 13, 2026, on the Altenew blog šŸŽ

You can start the hop over at @altenewllc, and I’m right after @vickyp_gr šŸ’›

Now hop along for more inspiration… you’re going to LOVE what’s coming next šŸ‘€

āž”ļø Next stop: @sammakescards

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Bold florals + deep navy… I mean šŸ˜šŸŒø I’ve used the Bold florals + deep navy… I mean šŸ˜šŸŒø

I’ve used the Tulips and Daffodils Press Plate for this one and honestly the detail is just beautiful. It’s perfect for colouring with markers and creating a really full, flowing floral design 🌼✨

I wanted those yellows and pinks to really pop, so pairing them with a darker background just makes everything stand out so much more!

Are you team bold backgrounds or clean and simple? šŸ‘‡

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Soft pink, layered details and fluttery butterflie Soft pink, layered details and fluttery butterflies… say less šŸ’—

This one came together with a really simple idea—keep the background soft and let the dimension do the work. The white embossed florals give just enough texture, while that arched panel pulls everything together beautifully.

And those butterflies… honestly they’re the star of the show šŸ¦‹ A little bit of ink blending, a bit of shaping, and suddenly the whole card feels alive.

I love how the foliage frames the sentiment too—it’s one of those layouts you can come back to again and again and just switch up the colours or theme šŸ™Œ

If you’re making something for Mum (or just love a soft, feminine design), this one’s a good one to try!

Full details over on the blog ✨ link in bio

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Spring + texture + cute bunnies… yes please 🐰🌸 Th Spring + texture + cute bunnies… yes please 🐰🌸

This card is all about that gorgeous embossed background using the Little Bunnies Embossing Folder from @simonsaysstamp. It adds the softest detail without taking over the design—perfect for layering up all those colourful florals (which I’ve die cut using the Garden Wreath Add-Ons 🌼).

And can we just take a moment for those little bunnies… I mean 🄹

If you’ve been eyeing up embossing folders, now’s the time šŸ‘€
Use code 5WAYS to get 25% off embossing folders (yes, this one included šŸ™Œ)

Would you keep this soft and pastel… or go bold with your colours?

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