Monday, September 8, 2025

Flowers for My Teacher Card



I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Little Mouse for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and is embellished with glitter and two flower shaped gems.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges: 

Craft's Galore Encore - #139 anything goes

Diecut Divas - anything goes with diecuts

Pattie's - #234 anything goes

Crafty Calendar - lots of layers

Di's Digistamps - sparkle (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #590 anything goes

Craft - #763 back to school

♥ Wendy

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Christmas Bear Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Skating for this Christmas card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Waffle Flower and embellished with a chipboard sticker, glitter and gems.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges: 

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Calendar - lots of layers (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #9 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #10 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #590 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #649 anything goes

Creative Knockouts - #554 lots of layers (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Hello Autumn - Mixed Media Art





This mixed media art is made on a large index card. The background was created with rubber stamps from Paper Artzy (Seth Apter) and Stampotique (mushrooms). Additional color was added with colored ink, tempera paints and Ranger sprays. The woman with chicken is from Etsy

I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:

Colorful Options - anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - real stamps  

We Love to Create - #9 mixed media

The Paper Funday - #80 Autumn season

♥ Wendy


 

Saturday, September 6, 2025

First Day of School Card



 

I used a rubber stamp from Stampotique for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Tutti Designs+Darice) and embellished with two buttons.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Diecut Divas - three diecut shapes

Patties - #234 anything goes with a stamp

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned papers

Simon Says Monday - rubber stamping

Simon Says Wednesday - rubber stamping

As You Like It - I like layering my projects for texture and dimension.

Craft - #763 back to school

Creative Knockouts - #554 lots of layers

♥ Wendy


Friday, September 5, 2025

Happy Fall to you all! Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Just in Case for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with two purple pearls, liquid pearls and a wooden oak leaf.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Colorful Options - anything goes

The Paper Funday - #30 Fall season

Digichoosday - #9 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #590 gnomes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #649 anything goes

Creative Knockouts - #554 lots of layers (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #322 pattern paper

As You Like It - I like to layer my projects for dimension and texture. 

Polkadoodles - #10 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Beehive Woman - Mixed Media



This is a mixed media project on a large index card. The background was created with painted paper scraps and a background stamp. Watercolor, tempera and distress inks were used for color. The mushrooms are stamps from Bo Bunny. The background stamp is from Inkadinkado. The bee woman is from Etsy

I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:

Creative Inspirations - #30 anything goes

Pammie's - #3535 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - rubber stamping

Simon Says Wednesday - rubber stamping


♥ Wendy
 


Thursday, September 4, 2025

Pink Flamingo - Mixed Media

This mixed media page features a rubber stamped Flamingo. The stamp is from Hampton Art. Paper scraps and various types of paint (water color+acrylic+tempera) and inks were used to add color. Tim Holtz distress oxides were used for splatters. 

I would like to enter this mixed media art in the following challenges:

We Love 2 Create - #9 mixed media

The Paper Funday - #80 anything goes + summer season

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - rubber stamping

Simon Says Wednesday - rubber stamping

♥ Wendy

 

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Christmas Wishes Card


 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called A Cheerful Snowman for this clean and simple card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Waffle Flower and embellished with glitter.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Diecut Divas - diecut shape from Waffle Flower

The Paper Funday - #80 winter

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - Christmas

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #649 clean+simple (sponsor's digi)

Di's - sparkle

♥ Wendy

Steampunk Fairy Tag



 

I used a design paper tag as a base for this project. I used a rubber stamp from Inkadinkado to add the steampunk gears. The beautiful fairy is a free image from Conjurer of Dreams. You can find yours here. Color was added with distress ink and tempera paint. Three metal gears were added for embellies.

I would like to enter this tag in the following challenges:

Conjurer of Dreams - #12 steam queen

Conjurer of Dreams - tag challenge

Colorful Options - anything goes

Crafts Galore Encore - #139 anything goes

Pammie's - #2535 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - rubber stamping

Simon Says Wednesday - rubber stamping 

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Steampunk Woman ATC



 

A bent playing card is the base for this ATC. I used a piece of my desk blotter as a background. The gear shapes are all rubber stamps (Stampabilities and Inkadinkado). Additional color was added with distress ink and tempera paints. The steampunk woman is a free image from Conjurer of Dreams. You can find yours here.

I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:

Conjurer of Dreams - steam queens

Conjurer of Dreams - free image challenge

Colorful Options - anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Penny's - #604 anything goes

Pammie's - #2535 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - rubber stamping

♥ Wendy

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Happy Anniversary Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bunny Love Sail Away. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with glitter and two heart shaped rhinestones.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned paper

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged friends

Passion 4 Markers - #803 special occasions

The Paper Shelter - #649 music

DigiChoosday - #9 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - sparkle

Polkadoodles - #10 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Girls With Berets - Printable


 


I have added a new printable sheet to my Etsy Shop. This page features girls wearing berets. You can find them here

♥ Wendy

Cats are Magical - Mixed Media


This mixed media project started on a large index card that I scribbled on with markers that were beginning to dry up. Paper scraps were layered on top of the card and acrylic paints were added. The magical kitty is from Etsy

I would like to add this project to the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged friend

Penny's - #604 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Friday, August 29, 2025

Happy Birthday To You Card


 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter (Nature Faces Collection). The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice and Pinkfresh) and embellished with two paper flowers.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Colorful Options - see color palette

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned paper

Passion 4 Markers - #803 special occasion

The Paper Shelter - #649 anything goes+music

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes + Pinkfresh diecut

♥ Wendy



Thursday, August 28, 2025

Christmas Wishes Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Winter Dog for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and is embellished with glitter.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned paper (sponsor's digi)

Pammie's - #2534 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged friend

Passion 4 Markers - #803 special occasion (sponsor's digi)

Penny's - #604 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes + Pinkfresh 

Craft - #762 Christmas

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Merry Christmas Greetings


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Winter Dog for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and embellished with a green pompom.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned paper (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up - #165 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

As You Like It - markers are my favorite coloring medium because they can be blended

Simon Says Monday - four legged friends

Passion 4 Markers - #803 special occasion (Christmas) (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #644 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes+used Pink Fresh diecuts

CRAFT - #762 Christmas

♥ Wendy


Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Mushroom Head Kitty ATC


I used an old playing card as a base for this ATC. The background was created with a scrap from an old dictionary, distress ink and tempera paint. The kitty cat is from Etsy. A stitched felt sticker was added to the corner for texture. 

I would like to enter this altered playing card in the following challenges: 

Colorful Options - see color palette

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - stitches

Pammie's - #2534 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - four legged friend

♥ Wendy


 

Monday, August 25, 2025

Mermaid Wishes Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Splash for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Waffle Flower and embellished with mini buttons.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned paper (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up Blog - #165 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #802 spots+stripes

Simon Says Wednesday - stitched border (Waffleflower diecut)

Creative Knockouts - #553 buttons are my favorite embellies (sponsor's digi)

As You Like It - Markers are my favorite coloring medium because you can blend your colors.

Pammie's - #2534 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Thinking of You Card




 

I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called Jack Russell Thinking. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower and embellished with three mini blue buttons.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Colorful Options - see color palette

Kleuren met potloden - colored pencils (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned paper

Simon Says Wednesday - stitched edges diecut from Waffle Flower

Creative Knockouts - #533 fave embellishment (buttons)

♥ Wendy


Saturday, August 23, 2025

Frida Kahlo - ATC


I used a damaged playing card as a base for this ATC. The card is covered with paper scraps. Water colors and distress ink were used for color. The tattoo Frida is from Etsy

I would like to add this altered trading card to the following challeges:

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - ATC

♥ Wendy

Friday, August 22, 2025

Koala Hugs Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Mia's Koala Hug for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape with stitched edges from Tuti Designs. The card is embellished with mini green buttons.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Star Stampz - #73 anything goes

Di's - diecut shape (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #802 spots+stripes

Simon Says Wednesday - stitching

Creative Knockouts - #553 buttons are my favorite embellishments

As You Like It - I like coloring with alcohol markers because you can blend colors and create depth in your coloring.

♥ Wendy

Vintage Beauty - ATC


I used a playing card as a base for this ATC. The background is torn from a damaged batik book. The art deco woman is from Etsy. The feather is a rubber stamp design.
 

I would like to enter this artist trading card in the following challenges:

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes+patterned paper

Pammie's - #2533 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - ATC

♥ Wendy


Thursday, August 21, 2025

Vintage Woman - Junk Journal Page


 

This page was created on a piece of kraft paper from a shopping bag. A book page that I used as a paint palette was used as a background. Acrylic paints and distress ink were used for color. The vintage woman is from Etsy. The buttons are sewn on using embroidery floss.

I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - stitches

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Sea Maiden - ATC


I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this ATC. You can find this beautiful image here. The background was created with acrylic paints and a paper scrap. The botanical is from a rubber stamp. 

I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Conjurer of Dreams - sea adventures

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Lil Patch - #260 anything goes

Pammie's - #2533 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - ATC

♥ Wendy


 

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Happy Halloween Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Witches Hat for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut from Darice and a paper punched leaf on polka dot paper. The card is embellished with a rubber stamped sentiment and a glittery bat charm.

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

All Dressed Up FB - Autumn is my favorite time of year! (sponsor's digi)

Kleuren pot Loden - colored pencils

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes+patterned paper (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - diecuts/punches

Passion 4 Markers - #802 markers+spots+stripes

♥ Wendy

Mermaid Girl ATC


 


I used a playing card as the base for this ATC. The card is covered with a stenciled piece of book page. Additional color was added with tempera paint and distress ink. The mermaid girl is from Etsy. The ATC is embellished with a feather.

I would like to enter this artist trading card in the following challenges:

Colorful Options - see color palette above

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Pammie's - #2533 anything goes


♥ Wendy

Monday, August 18, 2025

Sea Queen - ATC


I used a playing card as a base for this ATC. It is painted with acrylic paints and layered with a scrap from inside an envelope. The botanical is from a rubber stamp. Distress ink was used around the edges. The sea queen is a freebie from Conjurer of Dreams. You can get yours here.

I would like to enter this ATC in the following challenges:

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Conjurer of Dreams - sea adventures

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

Crafer's Cafe - #322 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #260 anything goes

Pammie's - 2533 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - ATC

♥ Wendy

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Gardening Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Scruff Gardening. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape and a punched circle. It is embellished with two green buttons.

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

DigiChoosday - #8 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #9 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned papers

Di's - diecut + punch

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #260 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Free Spirit - Junk Journal Page


This junk journal page is layered with paint and paper scraps (including tissue from a pattern). Paints include acrylic, water colors and tempera paints. The feather is a rubber stamp image with black ink. The butterfly girl is from Etsy

I would like to enter this journal page in the following challenges:

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Simon Says Monday - art journal

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Saturday, August 16, 2025

Resting Kitty Cat - Junk Journal Page



 

This page is made from layered paper scraps. Water color, acrylic and tempera paints were used. The edges of the page were aged with distress ink. The kitty cat and plants are from Etsy

I would like to enter this page in the following challenges:

The Paper Funday - four legged friends

Colorful Options - Hawaii Day colors (blues)

Simon Says Monday - art journal

♥ Wendy


Underwater Beauty - ATC


 

This ATC was created on a repurposed playing card. The background was created with acrylic paint and a paper scrap. The lovely sea woman is a freebie from Conjurer of Dreams. You can get yours here. A diecut border (bubbles) was added for texture.

I would like to enter this ATC in the following challenges:

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Conjurer of Dreams - sea adventures

Penny's - #603 anything goes


Crafter's Cafe - #22 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friday, August 15, 2025

Sweet Melody Tag



I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Ballerina for this tag. The tag is a diecut shape from Sizzix. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape and punched circle. It is embellished with ribbon, glitter and two flower charms.

I would like to enter this tag in the following challenges:

Star Stampz - #73 hobby (dance) sponsor's digi

Passion 4 Markers - #801 for a child

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Junk Journal Page



 

This junk journal page is created with painted paper scraps. Paints include water colors, tempera and acrylic. The edges of the page are inked with distress ink. The sweet vintage girl is from Etsy. The flowers are made with a rubber stamp stem and punched circle.

I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:

We Love 2 Create - #8 mixed media

Colorful Options - Hawaii day colors

Simon Says Monday - art journal page

Penny's - #603 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Pretty in Pink ATC


 

I used a playing card as the base for this ATC. The card is layered with paper scraps and colored with glittery pink tempera paint and edged with distress ink. The lovely vintage girl is a freebie from Free Printables by 4 Crazy Ladies on Facebook. Pink gems were added as embellishments.

I would like to enter this ATC in the following challenges:

4 Crazy Ladies - black+white+pink

Penny's - #603 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Unicorn Kitty - ATC



 

This artist trading card has a background made from painted paper scraps. It is embellished with diecut felt. The unicorn cat is from Etsy

I would like to enter this project in the following challenges:

The Paper Funday - #79 four legged friends

Colorful Options - Hawaii Day

Pammie's - #2532 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Create the World You Want - Junk Journal Page



 

The background for this page was taken from a damaged book. Paper scraps were layered on top and various types of paint were used (water colors and acrylics) The edges are inked with distress ink.The retro fairy is from Etsy

I would like to enter this junk journal page in the following challenges:

Colorful Options - Hawaii Day colors

Creative Inspirations - #29 anything goes

Pammie's - #2532 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - art journal

♥ Wendy