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Create a Soft Romantic Card with the Simon Says Stamp Clear Words of Love Stamp Set

Card Making

8 Jan

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a soft, romantic card design that’s perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or just letting someone know how much they mean to you. This project puts the spotlight on one of those stamp sets you’ll reach for again and again – the Simon Says Stamp Clear Words of Love Stamp Set. With its mix of…
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Enabler Alert! Altenew January Release Is Live!

Card Making

6 Jan

You know that feeling when Altenew drops a new release and suddenly your crafty to-do list gets very… ambitious? Yep. Same 😅The January Release is full of beautiful essentials and fun extras, and there’s one very tempting way to shop it all. Watch the Release in Action Before we talk shopping… if you love seeing products actually used, Altenew has…
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🚨 Enabler Alert! Craft Sale Spotting 👀✂️

Enabler Alert!

28 Dec

Lately I’ve noticed a couple of really good sales popping up in the craft world — especially from Spellbinders and Concord & 9th. Both are being framed as holiday sales, but what I actually love is that many of the discounted items are not holiday-specific at all (hello, evergreen staples 👏). That makes these sales perfect for stocking up on…
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Create an Elegant Thank You Card with the Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Carnation Layering Die Set

Card Making

27 Dec

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a soft, elegant thank you card created using the Craft-A-Flower: Carnation Layering Die Set from Altenew. This die set is perfect for building beautifully layered floral focal points with depth, movement, and a realistic finish — ideal for both everyday and special occasion cards. This design keeps the layout clean and simple while letting…
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Create a Soft Floral Friendship Card with Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets

Card Making

22 Dec

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a soft and elegant floral card that celebrates friendship and the beauty of nature. This project is all about colouring — letting alcohol markers do the heavy lifting while keeping the overall design clean, calm, and timeless. I’ve used the Botanical Elegance: Capture the Colors of Nature Alcohol Marker Coloring Sheets paired with the…
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Create a Soft & Elegant Floral Card with the Alex Syberia Designs Clematis Die Set

Card Making

9 Dec

Hello crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a beautifully layered floral card featuring the Clematis Die Set from Alex Syberia Designs — a set that delivers effortless dimension, soft elegance, and truly eye-catching blooms. If you love florals that practically arrange themselves, this one’s going to be right up your street. I paired the delicate flowers with a bold “HELLO” sentiment…
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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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Hey crafty friends! 🎉 I’m so excited to be part o Hey crafty friends! 🎉

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

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 👀

💥 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:
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Winners will be announced on April 13, 2026, on the Altenew blog 🎁

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

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

➡️ Next stop: @sammakescards

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Bold florals + deep navy… I mean 😍🌸 I’ve used the Bold florals + deep navy… I mean 😍🌸

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? 👇

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Soft pink, layered details and fluttery butterflie Soft pink, layered details and fluttery butterflies… say less 💗

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 🦋 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 🙌

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 👀
Use code 5WAYS to get 25% off embossing folders (yes, this one included 🙌)

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

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Quick tip that might just change how you use your Quick tip that might just change how you use your layering stencils 👀

Try die cutting first, then ink blending.

It makes lining up your stencils so much easier and gives you a cleaner, more accurate result—especially with detailed florals like these.

You can blend first and die cut after… but honestly? This way just works better (for me anyway 😂).

Give it a go and let me know which way you prefer!

Using the Feathered Lilies Craft Your Life Kit from @altenewllc 🤍

Save this for later—you’ll thank yourself next time you’re lining up those layers 🙌

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