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A Secret Santa Casing – Stampin’ Up! Sweet Gingerbread Bundle

A Secret Santa Casing – Stampin’ Up! Sweet Gingerbread Bundle

Stamping

Happy Monday! Today I am here sharing a fun idea some of the current Artisan Design Team had. We wanted…
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Stampin’ Up! Pretty Birds Bundle

Stampin’ Up! Pretty Birds Bundle

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Happy Thursday! I’m really please to be back today sharing this project. The Fancy Friday Design Team was approached by…
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Perfect Partners – Stampin’ Up! Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle

Perfect Partners – Stampin’ Up! Fresh Cut Flowers Bundle

Stamping

Happy Wednesday! I am really excited to be back; it has been a hot minute since I posted because it…
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Creation Station – Stampin’ Up! Reasons to Smile Stamp Set

Creation Station – Stampin’ Up! Reasons to Smile Stamp Set

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Happy Sunday! I’m really excited to be back today with the Creation Station Design Team as we explore the theme…
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Fancy Friday – Stampin’ Up! Garden Grandeur Stamp Set

Fancy Friday – Stampin’ Up! Garden Grandeur Stamp Set

Stamping

Happy Tuesday! I hope you are all having a good week so far. Today I am playing a little catch…
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Stampin’ Sunday – Stampin’ Up! Cottage Wreaths Bundle

Stampin’ Sunday – Stampin’ Up! Cottage Wreaths Bundle

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Happy Sunday! I’m excited to be back today with the Stamping Sunday Design Team as we get a head start…
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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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🌸✨ Altenew March 2026 Release Instagram Hop ✨🌸 I’ 🌸✨ Altenew March 2026 Release Instagram Hop ✨🌸

I’m so excited to be joining the hop today celebrating the brand new release from @altenewllc!

For my project I created this bright and cheerful card using the Mini Delight: Stylish Shades Stamp & Die Set, featuring a playful pair of sunglasses surrounded by colourful florals. I coloured the flowers with alcohol markers and layered them around the focal point to create a fun floral frame. The soft pink background keeps everything light and spring-ready, while the gems and splatter add a little extra sparkle.

Now it’s time to hop along for more inspiration from the amazing designers taking part!

🎁 Giveaway Time!
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away:

• $100 Gift Card to 1 winner
• $50 Gift Cards to 4 winners

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow @altenewllc and @martinmayhem
2️⃣ Comment below with your favourite product from this release

🗓 Entries close March 15, 2026
🏆 Winners announced March 17, 2026 on @altenewllc

Start the hop at @altenewllc or continue from the previous stop:

⬅️ Previous stop: @kellytaylorcards
➡️ Next stop: @altenewllc

💬 Tell me in the comments — are you team stamping, stencilling, or colouring?

✨ Full Hop List

@altenewllc
@tachita55
@lealawsoncreates
@nickiheartscards
@ayaspapercrafts
@aveereneecarddesigns
@scrappingnina
@irishrosecreations
@ink.therapy.designs
@iriskvilhaug
@sammakescards
@hannelie.bester
@kellytaylorcards
@martinmayhem 

#altenew #altenewrelease #altenewhop #altenewaddict #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #handmadecards #papercrafting #cardmakinginspiration
Not me pretending that smudge was part of the desi Not me pretending that smudge was part of the design all along… 👀😂

Let’s be real — sometimes the ink has other plans. But this is EXACTLY why I keep the Stellar Sequins on my desk at all times.

One perfectly placed sequin = smudge gone.
Design elevated.
Crisis averted.

These new black Stellar Sequins are honestly a staple for me now. They add that subtle shine, balance the composition, AND apparently double as emergency rescue tools 🙌✨

Thank you @altenew for creating embellishments that save cards and my sanity. I genuinely love these Stellar Sequins — they finish a project so effortlessly and always pull everything together.

Foam tabs, a little dimension… and done.

Tell me I’m not the only one who’s “designed around a mistake” before? 😅

#altenew #altenewpartner #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #papercraft handmadecard cardmakingideas craftroomconfessions
Today I’m participating in a Simon Says Stamp Inst Today I’m participating in a Simon Says Stamp Instagram hop, and we’re featuring the Beautiful Moments release! To start from the beginning of the hop, head to @simonsaysstamp!

GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment at each stop for a chance to win a $25 gift card for the Simon Says Stamp store. Winners will be chosen randomly from the comments left on each hopper’s post. All winners will be announced on Simon’s Instagram feed at a later date.

Up Next: @mumcez
Previous post: @serendipity_designsbynicole

Here’s the full hop list so you don’t miss anyone:

@simonsaysstamp
@redsas
@icardink
@kailashcrafts
@karen_crafts10
@anchored_by_ink
@bibicameron
@enzam78
@kristinsluhan
@vallegirlcreations
@jenniferkotas
@serendipity_designsbynicole
@martinmayhem
@mumcez
@simeen.creates
@paper_crafting_elegance

For my project, I created this bright and cheerful “Hello Bestie” butterfly card using the Basket of Blooms set from the Beautiful Moments release. I wanted the sentiment to feel bold and central, with colourful butterflies fluttering all around it.

I stamped and coloured the butterflies in vibrant yellows, oranges, pinks and soft aqua tones, then popped them up with foam adhesive for dimension. The scattered stamped butterflies in pink help create movement across the card, and the bright card base really makes everything pop.

This release is packed with beautiful, versatile designs that are perfect for friendship cards, everyday greetings and uplifting makes like this one.

Be sure to hop along, leave a comment at every stop, and enjoy all the inspiration!

#SSSBeautifulMoments #SSSIGHop #SimonSaysStamp
✨ Card Making Hack: Don’t Waste the Offcuts ✨ One ✨ Card Making Hack: Don’t Waste the Offcuts ✨

One of my favourite little tricks when building floral clusters?

After I attach everything down, I trim off the excess…
and then I put it straight back on the card 👀

Instead of binning those pieces, I tuck them into small gaps to:

• Add extra interest
• Create balance
• Fill awkward empty spaces
• Make the design feel more intentional

In this one, I felt that top left corner needed a little something, and reusing the trimmed elements was the perfect fix.

It’s such a simple tweak but it elevates the finished card massively — and it makes your layout look fuller without adding bulk.

Try it on your next project and tell me if it changes the way you build your clusters 👇

#cardmakingtips #cardmakinghacks #handmadecards #floralcard #cardmakersofinstagram craftingtips ukcardmakers
Easy Peasy Peony 🌸 Dark to Light, No Drama Require Easy Peasy Peony 🌸 Dark to Light, No Drama Required

Sometimes we make colouring way harder than it needs to be.

In this reel, I’m sharing my go-to dark-to-light technique for peonies – and the little trick that makes all the difference:

✨ Leave a thin white edge on your lightest layer.

That tiny strip of white creates a faux highlight without needing a white alcohol marker or a gel pen (because… not my favourite either 🙃). It instantly lifts the petals and gives them that soft, dimensional look.

I start in the centre with my darkest shade, then work my way out, getting lighter as I go. No complicated “the sun is over here” theory. No art-degree-level lighting breakdown.

Just:
Centre = dark
Outer petals = lighter
Leave a sliver of white
Done.

Honestly? You do you boo. Colouring should feel fun, not stressful. If it looks good to your eye, it is good.

Supplies used:
🌸 Altenew floral image
🖊 Altenew Artist Markers
🖤 Simple black sentiment strips
🎨 Ink splatter for a bit of drama

Let me know — are you team “carefully planned light source” or team “dark in the middle and hope for the best”? 😅
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