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Hello! I’m Martin, the creator behind Martin’s Mayhem.
I have been making handmade cards since the age of 12 following a gift of a card making kit from my parents. Now I live with my partner and our Boston Terrier Winnie in Redditch, UK. Making cards breaks up the monotonous life of working 9-5. I hope you enjoy my little bit of crafting mayhem.

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30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 16

30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 15

30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 14

30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 13

30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 12

30 Day Christmas Card Making Challenge 2025 – Day 11

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✨ Day 16 – Cookie Exchange ✨ Today’s challenge is ✨ Day 16 – Cookie Exchange ✨

Today’s challenge is all about the sweet stuff — gingerbread houses, mixing bowls, icing bags, cocoa mugs… if it belongs in a cosy Christmas kitchen, it belongs on your card! 🍪🎄

For my card, I used the Gingerbread House Fun Wafer Die  from @SimonSaysStamp to create a playful scattered layout full of festive baking elements. Think sugary chaos, frosting splatters, and a whole lot of holiday charm.

You can read the full blog post here 👇
https://martinsmayhem.co.uk/2025/11/30-day-christmas-card-making-challenge-2025-day-16.html

Share your creations using #30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge — I can’t wait to see what you “bake” today!

Join the fun in the Facebook group:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/

#CardMakingChallenge #Papercraft #GingerbreadHouse #FestiveCrafting #HandmadeChristmasCards
🍪 Day 16 – Cookie Exchange 🍪 Today’s challenge is 🍪 Day 16 – Cookie Exchange 🍪

Today’s challenge is sweet as sugar!
We’re celebrating all things baked, sprinkled, and frosted — from gingerbread men to festive sugar cookies and everything in between.

You might:
🎄 Create a card featuring trays of cookies, mixing bowls, or baking tools
🧁 Use soft pastel tones or warm cookie browns for that homemade feel
✨ Add dimension with puffy paint “icing” or glitter for sugar sparkle
🍬 Design a patterned background inspired by biscuits, candy, or sprinkles

It’s time to turn your cards into holiday treats!
Share your Cookie Exchange creations in the comments — we can’t wait to see what’s coming out of your creative ovens today!

#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge
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✨ Day 15 – Colour Challenge #3 ✨ In collaboration ✨ Day 15 – Colour Challenge #3 ✨
In collaboration with @concordand9th

Today’s palette is a frosty dream: Midnight, Peacock & Aqua Sky. A trio that’s moody, magical, and perfect for winter cards! ❄️💙

For my project, I paired the Snowflake Season Border Dies by Kristina Werner with a smooth ink-blended background using Concord & 9th inks. Crisp white snowflakes, layered sentiment, and a sprinkle of sequins — simple, icy, and full of festive joy.

You can read the full blog post here 👇
https://martinsmayhem.co.uk/2025/11/30-day-christmas-card-making-challenge-2025-day-15.html

Join the challenge in the Facebook group:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/

#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge #ColourChallenge #Concordand9th #CardmakingCommunity #MartinsMayhem #ChristmasCardIdeas #Papercraft #CardmakersOfInstagram
💙 Day 15 – Colour Challenge #3 💙 In collaboration 💙 Day 15 – Colour Challenge #3 💙
In collaboration with @Concord & 9th

Can you believe we’re already halfway through the challenge?! The creativity in this group has been incredible — and today’s colour combo might just be one of the prettiest yet.

We’re playing with Midnight, Peacock, and Aqua Sky — a cool, elegant palette that captures all the depth and sparkle of a winter night.

You could:
🌌 Blend soft gradients for a dreamy ombré background
🎄 Layer snowy whites or metallics for contrast
✨ Add shimmer or embossing to make those rich blues pop
🕊️ Keep it simple and serene — or go bold with modern graphic blocks

💵 GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Post your Colour Challenge #3 card in the comments below for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from @Concord & 9th!

Let’s make this halfway mark sparkle — show us your midnight magic!

#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge
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✨ Day 14 – Magic of Midnight ✨ Today’s challenge i ✨ Day 14 – Magic of Midnight ✨
Today’s challenge is all about embracing the quiet shimmer of a winter night. Think deep navy, soft glow effects, and touches of silver that feel like moonlight on fresh snow.

For my card, I reached for the Peacebird Stamp Set from @simonsaysstamp — those bold, graphic doves look incredible against a rich midnight background. A few splatters, some crisp white embossing, and a glowing focal sentiment brought the whole scene together beautifully.

You can read the full blog post here 👇
https://martinsmayhem.co.uk/2025/11/30-day-christmas-card-making-challenge-2025-day-14.html

Join the fun in the Facebook group:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/402697680705619/

#30DayChristmasCardMakingChallenge #MagicOfMidnight #ChristmasCardIdeas #CardmakingCommunity #Papercraft #HandmadeChristmasCards #MartinsMayhem #FestiveCrafting #CardmakersOfInstagram
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