• Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Martin's Mayhem Papercrafter

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Shop
    • Shop Product Destash
    • Free Downloads
    • Tutorials
  • Sketch Mayhem

Stamping

Stamping Up! In Symmetry Bundle

Stamping Up! In Symmetry Bundle

Stamping

Happy Monday! It’s been a tough day/week/month but I’m grateful for you all keeping me going. Nevertheless I wanted to…
Read More

Stampin’ Up! Sharing Sunshine Stamp Set

Stampin’ Up! Sharing Sunshine Stamp Set

Stamping

Its Thursday! I am back today to share with you a recent project that I have created using the Sharing…
Read More

Fancy Friday – Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set

Fancy Friday – Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Stamp Set

Stamping

Happy Thursday! I’m playing a little catch up with a couple of projects that I have created for the Fancy…
Read More

Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Bundle

Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Bundle

Stamping

It’s Sunday and if you are waking up early tomorrow to do the normal 9-5 hopefully this will distract you…
Read More

Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Bundle

Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Bundle

Stamping

I’m so excited to be back with you today with the Butterfly Brilliance Bundle [155821]. The Artisan brief we had…
Read More

Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Bundle

Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Brilliance Bundle

Stamping

Hi everyone, today I want to share a project with you that I created for an Artisan Design Team project….
Read More

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Page 7
  • Page 8
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar


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.

Get in touch via email below:
Email: martin@martinsmayhem.co.uk
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Threads
  • TikTok
  • YouTube

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Craft With the Best

I’m proud to be affiliated with these amazing brands. Click a logo to shop using my affiliate link — your support helps keep the creativity flowing!

Honey Bee Stamps Logo
Shop Honey Bee Stamps
Kingston Crafts Logo
Shop Kingston Crafts
Simon Says Stamp Logo
Shop Simon Says Stamp
Glassboard Studio Logo
Shop Glassboard Studio
Alex Syberia Designs Logo
Shop Alex Syberia US | Shop Alex Syberia UK
Spellbinders Logo
Shop Spellbinders US | Shop Spellbinders UK
Waffle Flower Crafts Logo
Shop Waffle Flower Crafts
Papertrey Ink Logo
Shop Papertrey Ink
Altenew Logo
Shop Altenew
OLO Marker Logo
Shop OLO US | Shop OLO EU
Concord & 9th Logo
Shop Concord & 9th
Crafty Meraki Logo
Shop Crafty Meraki

martinmayhem

Creative mayhem in every layer | TV Demo | Creator of #SketchMayhem | Teaming up with brands that embrace the creative mayhem.

Hello crafty friends 🌸 Today I’m sharing this ele Hello crafty friends 🌸

Today I’m sharing this elegant floral card created using the Beautiful Peony Bundle from @altenewllc — and I honestly think this might be one of my favourite peony designs ever.

I went for soft pink tones with deeper shading at the base of the petals to really create depth and dimension. The bold black sentiment strip and subtle splatter add just enough contrast to keep it feeling modern and clean.

If you love colouring florals, this set is an absolute dream to work with.

And… I have something special for you 👀

From Feb 27 – March 6, you can receive a FREE set of 6.5" x 8.5" Storage Pockets (10 pieces/set) (worth $13.99) on orders over $99.

Here’s how:
• Add the Storage Pockets to your cart
• Use code MARTINPOCKETS at checkout
• Or shop via the link in my bio (code automatically applied)

Please note:
– One-time use only
– Cannot be combined with other order codes

If you’ve been eyeing up a few Altenew goodies, this is the perfect time to treat yourself and get your storage sorted too.

Let me know in the comments — are you team bold florals or soft and subtle? 🌿

#altenew #altenewllc #beautifulpeony #floralcard #cardmaking #handmadecard #alcoholmarkers #cardmakinginspiration #papercraft
You don’t need a complicated design to create some You don’t need a complicated design to create something beautiful.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…
is go back to basics.

In this session, I start exactly here —
simple shapes.
Clean structure.
No overthinking.

Because when you strip a layout back to circles, rectangles and banners, something shifts. It stops feeling overwhelming. It starts feeling possible.

That’s the foundation of Stretch Your Sketches — learning how one simple framework can unlock endless card designs.

If you’ve ever stared at a blank card base wondering where to start… this is your starting point.

Join me at the Card Maker Success Summit
📅 Feb 26 – March 01

Let’s build confidence from the ground up.

👉 Register here: https://301093–stampmesomelove.thrivecart.com/cart-cmss-vip-aap-reg/
VIP options available.
Those layered petals. That rich autumn palette. Th Those layered petals. That rich autumn palette. That depth against the dark background…

This card was created using the Ornamental Poppies Layering Die Set from @altenewllc and honestly, it’s one of those sets that makes you feel like an absolute pro just by layering cardstock.

The dimension.
The movement.
The drama.

If you love bold florals that fill an entire card front with ease, this set is a must.

✨ GIVEAWAY TIME ✨

Get a chance to win a $20 gift card to Altenew! Just follow these easy steps for a chance to win:

-FOLLOW @martinmayhem and @altenewllc
-LIKE this post
-COMMENT on this post (tell me your favourite colour combo for poppies!)

Winners will be announced on this post on [insert date – one week from today].

Good luck — and I cannot wait to see who wins!

#altenew #altenewllc #cardmaking #layereddies #papercrafting #handmadecards #cardmakersofinstagram
✨ Organising my Stellar Sequins… because they dese ✨ Organising my Stellar Sequins… because they deserve it ✨

I genuinely think these are some of the prettiest embellishments in my stash. The colour blends, the shimmer, the mix of sizes — they just catch the light perfectly on a card.

Every mix gives you multiple sizes, which means instant depth and dimension without even trying. A few scattered sequins and suddenly your card feels finished.

I’ve separated mine by size in stackable containers so I can grab exactly what I need (and avoid rummaging through packets mid-craft 😅), but honestly… they’re beautiful however you store them.

If you haven’t tried the Stellar Sequins yet, they’re one of those small additions that make a big difference.

Which colour mix are you obsessed with right now? ✨

#cardmaking #altenew #papercrafting #cardmakingembellishments #craftroomorganisation
Happy Valentine’s Day, crafty friends ❤️🍒 This on Happy Valentine’s Day, crafty friends ❤️🍒

This one’s for you.

Thank you for the likes, the comments, the shares, the link clicks, the encouragement, the messages… all of it. This community genuinely means the world to me and I don’t say that lightly.

I created this bold cherry Valentine using the This is Big Sentiments: Love Stamp Set from @papertreyink — and that oversized “Love” felt pretty appropriate today 🥰

The playful cherry background was created using stencils from @mydiamondpress — just enough fun to keep it sweet without stealing the spotlight from that big statement sentiment.

If you’d like to see how it came together, the full tutorial and supply list are live on the blog (link in bio 🍒).

Sending you all the crafty love today ❤️

#ValentinesCard
#PapertreyInk
#CardmakingCommunity
#HandmadeWithLove
Follow on Instagram

Affiliate Link Disclosure:

Please note that this website may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. This comes at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products or services that I personally use and believe will add value to my audience. Your support helps keep this site running. Thank you!

Subscribe to Martin's Mayhem via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Important Links

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
  • Privacy Policy

Blog Archive

Copyright © 2026 Martin Stone · Refined theme customised by Catherine Carroll