Friday, January 16, 2026

Happy Birthday to You



I used a digital stamp from Sheepski called Fuzzy for this card. The image is colored with unblended pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and embellished with two brown buttons.

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

Creative Inspirations - #34 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Word Art Wednesday - #735 sentiment

As You Like It - Birthdays are my favorite occasion because it gives us a chance to celebrate a person's special day.

Classic Design - #1 anything goes 

Creative Crafting Uncles - #73 Happy Birthday

♥ Wendy

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Thinking of You Card


 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Little Butterfly. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Altenew and is embellished with two striped color dots.

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

Paper Funday - #83 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #735 sentiment

Pammie's - #2602 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #820 fairies are my favorite digital stamps

The Paper Shelter - #663 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #1 anything goes

Creative Knockouts - #563 sentiment (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Embrace your Strength - Mixed Media Art


I used a large index card as a base for this mixed media piece. Paper scraps were layered on top to create a background (including embossed paper from a Spellbinder embossing folder). Distress ink was used on the edges. The mermaid Frida is from Etsy. 

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

Wordart Wednesday - #735 sentiment

Pammie's - #2602 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing

♥ Wendy
 

Monday, January 12, 2026

Foxy Love Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Pattie's Digital Stamps called Fox Love. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Altenew and is embellished with a mini heart gem.

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

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Pammie's - 2602 anything goes

Lil Patch - #269 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pattie's - #238 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Bee Yourself Card


 

I used a new digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Buzzy Talk for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a new diecut shape from Altenew. The card is embellished with glitter.

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

Crafty Calendar - new digi+diecut shape (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes+yellow 

Passion 4 Markers - #819 diecuts

Word Art Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new digital stamp+diecut

Digichoosday - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy


Saturday, January 10, 2026

Bumbling Bee Card


 

I used a new digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bee Cute for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Altenew (new set of nesting dies). The card is embellished with glitter.

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

Diecut Divas - new digital stamp + die set

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow

Simon Says Monday - new digital stamp + die set

Passion 4 Markers - #819 diecuts

Wordart Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new digital stamp + die set

♥ Wendy


Friday, January 9, 2026

Steampunk Mouse - ATC



I used a free image from Gecko Galz to create this mixed media style ATC. You can get your freebie here. The background was created with paper scraps. A rubber stamp was used for the steampunk gears. Color was added with crayon scribbles and distress ink. 

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

Gecko Galz - January steampunk mouse

Colorful Options - blue+white+grey

Paper Funday - #83 anything goes

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Craft - #771 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Swan Song Ladies - Printable


 

I have added a new printable to the Etsy Shop. Swans are one of the motifs that are expected to be trending in 2026. I paired them with my favorite retro era ladies. 

You can find this printable here

♥ Wendy

New Baby Card



I used a new digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Wash Day for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Dress My Craft and embellished with a paper flower.

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

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - new digital stamp+new baby

Passion 4 Markers - #819 diecuts

Word Art Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new digital stamp+new baby

Craft - #771 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, January 8, 2026

New Year Wishes Card




 

I used a new digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called The Incantation for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Waffle Flower, Tutti Designs and Tim Holtz). It is embellished with glitter.

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

The Crafting Challenge - white+snow

Diecut Divas - new digital stamp

Colorful Options - white+blue+grey

Classic Design - #12 anything goes + merry

Crafter's Cafe - #235 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #662 new digital stamp (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - new digital stamp + new year sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #819 dies/punches (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - something new

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Steampunk Strength - Mixed Media Art



The base for this mixed media art is a large index card. A color wash of watercolor paints was used to create a background. Paper scraps (including embossed paper) were layered to create texture. The feather is from a rubber stamp. The steampunk woman was purchased from Conjurer of Dreams, Etsy. Here is the link

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #16 anything goes

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Pammie's - #2601 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new image 

♥ Wendy
 

Happy New Year Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Patties called Party Giraffes for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with three buttons.

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

Pattie's - #238 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Paper Funday - #83 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #269 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - new year

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

It's Always Tea Time Card



I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this card. You can find yours here. The card is layered with design paper and embellished with two orange buttons.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #16 time for tea

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Pammie's - #2601 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #269 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Monday, January 5, 2026

Mushroom Girl - ATC

I used a free image from Gecko Galz for this altered playing card (ATC). You can get your freebie here. The background was created with a page torn from a damaged dictionary. Color was added with prisma color pencils and distress ink. 

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

Creative Inspirations - #34 anything goes

Gecko Galz - fantasy challenge

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Pammie's - #2601 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Celebrate New Beginnings Card



I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called She Wolf for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a new diecut shape from Altenew and embellished with glitter and two snowflake buttons (shanks removed).

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

Diecut Divas - diecute+something new (new diecut shape set+new beginning theme)

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Wordart Wednesday - #732 sentiment

The Paper Shelter - #662 new beginnings sentiment (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts -#562 celebration

Simon Says Monday - something new (diecut shape + new beginning theme)

♥ Wendy

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Happy Holidays Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Theo Penguin Helping Out the Birds. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and embellished with glitter and foam snowflake.

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

The Crafting Challenge - white/snow

Colorful Options - blue+white+grey

Pattie's - #238 anything goes

Crafty Calendar - new digital stamp (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #732 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #562 celebrations (sponsor's digi)

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Saturday, January 3, 2026

New Year Wishes Card




 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Snowflake Fairy. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Altenew and a snowflake diecut from Tim Holtz. The card is embellished with glitter.

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

Colorful Options - blue, white and grey

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 Anything goes/merry

Word Art Wednesday - #732 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #662 New Year (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Calendar - New Year

♥ Wendy


Friday, January 2, 2026

Tis the Season to be Merry Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Sledging Reindeer Time for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and embellished with glitter and chipboard sticker.

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

The Crafting Challenge - snow (sponsor's digi)

Diecut Divas - diecuts + new digital stamp

Classic Design - merry

All Dressed Up - #169 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #732 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #562 celebrations

♥ Wendy

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Holiday Bird - Mixed Media Art


 

This festive bird collage is created on a large index card. The background was created with paper scraps and paints. Texture paste and a stencil were used to create the raised leaves. Splatters were added with Tim Holtz distress sprays. The bird is from Etsy. The snowflakes are stickers.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - this the season

Classic Design - #12 merry

Wordart Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes+yellow

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Merry and Bright - Mixed Media Art



I created this festive mixed media piece on a large index card. The background was made with paper scraps and various types of paint. The piece is embellished with a glittery deer sticker. The vintage woman is from Etsy

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 merry

Wordart Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

December 25 Christmas Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Snow Ride for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and embellished with two chipboard stickers and glitter.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 merry

All Dressed Up Blog - #169 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Monday, December 29, 2025

Holly Days Card



I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this shaped card. You can find your freebie here. The card is embellished with two glittery foam snowflake stickers.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #15 winter wonderland

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 merry

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Merry and Bright - Mixed Media Art


 

This mixed media project started out as a plain large index card. Paper scraps were added to create a background. Paints include water colors, acrylics and tempera paints. Splatters were made with Tim Holtz distress sprays. The winter woman is from Etsy. Texture was added with red netting from a salvaged orange bag. 

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

Colorful Options - colors from photo prompt

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - tis the season

Classic Design - merry

Word Art Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes 

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Happy New Year Wishes Tag



 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Snowflake Fairy for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is layered with three diecut shapes (Waffle Flower and Spellbinders). It is embellished with glitter and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes

Classic Design - #12 anything goes/Merry

Wordart Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Merry Christmas Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Christmas Star for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and embellished with glitter and a chipboard word sticker.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Star Stampz - #67 winter (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #597 purple + yellow

Classic Design - #12 Merry

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #268 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

♥ Wendy

Friday, December 26, 2025

Merry Christmas Santa Tag



I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Santa in Sleigh for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. The tag is embellished with glitter and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 Merry

The Paper Shelter - Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #561 tis the season

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Merry Christmas Bear



 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Skating for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Waffle Flower and embellished with glitter and two foam snowflakes.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #12 Merry Christmas

Wordart Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #561 tis the season (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #268 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Christmas Presents Tag



 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Happy Baby Deer for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. It is embellished with glitter and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 Merry

The Paper Shelter - Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - wrap it up

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #268 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Monday, December 22, 2025

Holly Jolly Tag


 

I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this tag. You can get your freebie here. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. It is embellished with a diecut sparkly snowflake (Tim Holtz) and baker's twine.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #15 winter wonderland (sponsor's digi)

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 Merry

Word Art Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - wrap it up

♥ Wendy


Sunday, December 21, 2025

I Believe Tag


 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Cozy Christmas Together for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. It is embellished with glitter and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Craft - #770 Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - Merry Christmas

Classic Design - #12 Merry

The Paper Shelter - #169 Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - wrap it up

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow 

♥ Wendy

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Christmas Tag


 

I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this tag. You can get your freebie here. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh. It is embellished with a punched snowflake, pearl and baker's twine.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #15 winter wonderland (sponsor's digi)

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - tis the season

Pammie's - #2550 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - Merry Christmas

Classic Design - #12 Merry

Wordart Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - wrap it up

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Merry Christmas Tag



 

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Christmas Ornament for this tag. The image was colored with pencils. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. The tag is embellished with a holly charm and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

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

Pammie's - #2550 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - Merry Christmas

Classic Design - #12 Merry

Wordart Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - wrap it up

Creative Knockouts - #561 tis the season

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Merry Christmas Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Christmas Skates for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and embellished with purple glitter pen and two snowflake charms.

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

All Dressed Up FB - snow (sponsor's digi)

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Crafter's Cafe - #325 yellow (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #729 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #818 add a sentiment (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #597 purple+yellow

Pammie's - #2550 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - Merry Christmas

Classic Design - #12 Merry

All Dressed Up Blog - #169 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy




Monday, December 15, 2025

Christmas Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Mabel Sleigh Ride for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecuts shapes (Dress My Craft and Tutti Designs) and embellished with glitter and a word sticker.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season (sponsor's digi)

Star Stampz - #67 winter

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #729 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #818 add sentiment (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle+shine

I Love Promarkers - #597 anything goes

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - Merry Christmas

♥ Wendy

 

Sunday, December 14, 2025

It's the most wonderful time of the year Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Snowman Bear for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and embellished with glitter. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season (sponsor's digi)

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

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #729 sentiment

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle + shine

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy


Saturday, December 13, 2025

Snowman Tag


 

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Christmas Ornaments for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is made from two diecuts from Sizzix and is embellished with ribbon, glitter and a holly charm.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Penny's - #611 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - wrap it up

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle/shine

♥ Wendy

Friday, December 12, 2025

Merry Christmas Tag



 

I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called Christmas Mouse Holly for this tag. The image is colored with pencils. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower and is embellished with glitter, three green gems and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Pattie's - #237 anything goes

Kleuren pot Loden - colored pencils (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Di's - no cards for winter holiday

Crafty Calendar - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - wrap it up

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle

Craft - #770 Christmas

♥ Wendy