Tinkerbell ATC

ATC - Tinkerbell

I created this ATC with a digital stamp from Sassy Studio. She is called Little Honey Tinkerbell and she is adorable! I colored the image with MS Paint and then added some chalks for shadows, etc. The ATC is embellished with three purple gemstones and two mini pom-poms. I added some purple chalk to the white pom-poms on the tips of her little fair shoes. The flowers are paper punched.

I am entering Tinkerbell in the following challenges:

Wicked Wednesday - #51 story character
Cupcake Craft - #211 fairytales
Paper Crafting Journey - mythical
Sarah Hurley - #72 something magical
Divas by Design - fairies + fantasy
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - anything goes

I hope you have a minute to view the wonderful artwork on display at the above mentioned sites. You will be happy you took a look!

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Squares Card

Square Card

I made this card for the challenge on Stampotique. The challenge was to use squares in your creation. I cut a square out of background paper with a design on it and then cut that into four squares. I rubber stamped the girl image on one square with a stamp from Limited Edition. I added a clipart butterfly from Dover to give the card some more color. The card is embellished with a fabric bow, a black rhinestone and an orange vintage looking button.

Along with Stampotique, I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Pile it On - #39 fabric
The Paper Shelter - #83 anything goes
Crafting for all Seasons - #36 things with wings
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - anything goes

~chasing my paper whims~ wendy

The Octopode Adventures of Alice

The Octopode Adventures of Alice Card

I just received some digis and collage sheets from the Octopode Factory and I love them. I could not wait to use this super digi of Alice. She was already colored but I added some more color with chalks. Alice is holding a little 3D book in her hand. In tiny print it says the book is illustrated by Lily Chilvers. Lily is the person who does the wonderful drawings for the Octopode Factory. She is so talented! Please take a look at the site and order some stamps from her.
The card is embellished with lots of turquoise rhinestones to give it some real sparkle. I also added a fabric bow for some added dimension.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

The Octopode - books
Pile it On - #39 fabric or felt
Simon Says Stamp and Show - sparkle
Paper Make up Stamps - #55 anything goes
The Paper Shelter - #83 anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - #37 anything goes
Divas by Design - #54 fairies or fantasy
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - anything goes
Cupcake Craft - #211 fairy tales

Please take a look at the artwork supplied on these sites. The Design Team members work hard on their creations. You will be inspired to do some creating of your own.

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Raven Upcycled Flashcard

Altered Flashcard

I wanted to create an upcycled art piece for Shell's September DT Challenge on Smeared & Smudged.  I used a children's flash card to create this little bit of art. I covered the image with a piece of page torn from an damaged hardcover book and used a watercolor crayon to give the background some color. The raven and the words "quoth the raven" are digital stamps from the Quoth the Raven set by Smeared Ink. I stamped a swirly-q design on the background with a Tim Holtz stamp. The card is embellished with lots of glitter to make the wings sparkle and a purple fabric bow.

I am entering this altered flashcard in the following challenges:

Forever Night - black, white + one color
Smudgy Antics - blackbird
Crafting for All Seasons - #36 things with wings
Pile it On - fabric
Paper Make-up Stamps - #55 anything goes
2 Sisters - 110 things with wings
Simon Says Stamp & Show - sparkle
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - anything goes
Anything but a Card - #2
Challenges for Everybody - #3 anything goes
The Paper Shelter - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door -  #37anything goes
Creative Card Crew - #20 Purple

Before you throw things away, take a look at them and think about how you can alter or reinvent them. Always recycle when possible!

~altering my paper whims~ wendy

Happy Harvest Card

Happy Harvest Card

I created this card with the September free digital stamp from Birdie Brown. It is still available to grab. Check it out! I colored the image with MS Paint and then cut it out. The larger leaf is a paper punch and the smaller leaves are die cuts. The words "happy harvest" are a rubber stamp from Hampton Art. This card is embellished with red glitter, a black dot for the bear's eye, a brown pom-pom for the bear's tail and a fabric patch on the leaf.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Birdie Brown - September freebie
Paper Playtime - #84 punches + sentiment
Lollipop Crafts - #90 punches
Digistamps4joy - leaves
ATC's with Attitude - #23 anything goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - #3 anything goes
Pile it On - #39 fabric or felt
Sentimental Sunday - #121 Autumn + sentiment
Simon Says Stamp & Show - sparkle
Paper Make-up - #55 anything goes
Paper Pretties - Fall colors
Crafty Sentiments - Autumn colors
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - anything goes

I hope you are enjoying your Fall!

~chasing paper whims~ wendy

Vintage Autumn Card

Autumn Splendor Card

I love collecting and using vintage illustrations in my artwork. This beauty came from Dover clipart. I cut out the design and placed it on orange with yellow polka dots designer paper. I then rubber stamped on the spider web and spider. The stamps are from Hampton Art. I added some circut cut leaves, three golden rhinestones and green glitter on the leaves and sparkles on the woman's ruffles.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Frilly & Funky - fall into fall
Fat Pages with Attitude - #23 anything goes
Just Some Lines - lets celebrate Fall
Dilly Beans - autumn colors
City Crafter - #128 an early Boo

I love everything about the Fall. I live in New York so our Autumns are beautiful. The leaves change colors and are a beautiful sight to behold.

~following my paper whims~wendy

Skeleton Girl Altered Game Piece Necklace

This pendant was made with a 1.5 inch round wooden piece from an old Bottle Tops game. A collage image that I created was decoupaged onto the game piece and varnished for a smooth and water resistant surface.The image features a skull from a Cezanne painting, cherry blossom flowers and cute polka dots in the background. The larger flower is embellished with a golden rhinestone.

Decoupaging is so easy to do. If you find an image you like or create one of your own, you can attach it to almost anything. You can buy 1.5" wooden discs at the craft store if you are not lucky enough to find a game pieces you can alter.

 If you don't want to make your own pendant, this "skellie" is listed in my Etsy Store.

Oh The Horror - September Challenge

Oh the Horror!

The Smeared & Smudged "Oh The Horror" Challenge for September is based on the movie "The Lost Boys". I didn't have a good vampire image so I used the image and the title from the movie poster provided on the site. For the background I rubber stamped a graveyard image with a tombstone and raven. The stamp is from Inkadinkado. The skull with wings is a digi stamp from Smeared Ink. I added a little color to the images with some chalks. I used Glossy Accents on the eyes to make them stand out. Scary movie, scary poster, I hope a scary card, lol!

The challenge on Smudgy Antics for this week is blackbirds. I'm going to add this card to their challenge and pardon the pun...kill two birds with one stone!

~chasing my paper whims~ wendy

Autumn Owl Card

Autumn Card

I fell in love with this image as soon as I saw it. It is a free image from Designed2Delight. They have a monthly progressive challenge on their site. If you use the image they offer, they will send you a new one the following month. Check it out!

I colored the image with MS Paint and then just hit it with a little chalk to add some dimension. The card is embellished with die cut leaves cut from a damaged book, glitter and orange seed beads give the moon some sparkle.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Designed2Delight - progressive
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - #51 leaves
Fab n Funky - #139 things with wings
The Paper Shelter - #82 fall things
Fat Pages with Attitude - #23 anything goes
Dilly Beans - autumn colors
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes
2 Sisters - things with wings
Just Some Lines - lets celebrate fall
Sentimental Sunday - #121 autumn + sentiment
Challenges 4 everybody - #3 anything goes
Simon Says Stamp & Show - love of sparkle

Hope you are enjoying Fall where you live. Autumn in New York is always beautiful!

~crafting paper whims~ wendy

DIY Paper Brooch

I created this "skellie" brooch from one of my original collages. I used a skull image from a 1901 Cezanne Painting. The crown and bow tie were cut on my Cricut machine. The flower was cut from a plant catalog. I love to collage so I have a big collection of paper images that I play around with until I create a design I like.

I call this "skellie" my "prom king". He has a black with white polka dot bow tie and some kind of flower attached to his orange crown. He is embellished with a red rhinestone.

I used a high quality print of my original collage for the brooch. It is heat laminated with heavy 7 ml lamination film.

You can create your own paper collage and laminate it to make a brooch. If you do not have your own laminator, you can take it to an office supply store like Office Max. If you do not want to make your own brooch, this brooch is available in my Etsy Store.

Welcome Fall ATC

Welcome Fall ATC

I created this cute ATC with an image from Dover. The leaf image is a rubber stamp from Rubber Stampede. The ATC is embellished with a die cut leaf that I hit with some metallic copper paint. The ATC background is also die cut. Three red rhinestones add some sparkle.

Top Tip - Dover Publishing has a program where they send you free clipart samples once a week by email. You are free to use these beautiful images in your artwork. The link to sign up for this fantastic program is here.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Frilly & Funky - fall into Fall
Top Tip Tuesday - recycle it + tip
ATC's with Attitude - #23 anything goes
Lollipop Crafts - #90 punches/die cuts
Digi Stamps for Joy - #51 leaves

I have become quite fond of creating ATC's. Check out the fantastic artwork on display at the above sites. You may be inspired to make a paper creation of your own!

~creating my paper whims~ wendy

Rock n Rolla September Challenge

"Blood" by In this Moment Card

I created this card with the Emo Valentine Fairy from Delicious Doodles. I thought the image was perfect for the song inspired challenge on Smeared & Smudged. The song for September is "Blood" by In this Moment. Check out the site and play the music video... The card is enhanced with three black rhinestones and some washi tape.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Smeared & Smudged - Rock n Rolla September Challenge
Love to Create - #33 things with wings
Fab n Funky - #139 things with wings
Fat Pages with Attitude - #23 anything goes
Charisma Cardz - #37 things with wings
Simon Says Stamp & Show - tape it up
Through the Craftroom Door - #36 anything goes
2 Sisters - things with wings

~chasing paper whims~ wendy

Candy Corn Favor

Candy Corn Favor

This candy treat was so sweet to make. I love candy corn so it was a good excuse to open the bag and test the freshness of the candy, lol! The mummy with the candy corn is a digital stamp from Bugaboo. The words are a digital stamp from Paper Dreams of Mine. I colored the image with MS Paint and then just aged the mummy with a little brown chalk. I also chalked the "Happy Halloween" sentiment. The bag topper is a piece of paper torn from a damaged book that I am recycling. I ran my stamp pad around the edges to distress it a little. The candy corn is by Brachs because (in my opinion) they have the best candy corn!

TOP TIP TUESDAY - pages from hardcover books work wonderful for all types of paper crafting. The paper is a nice weight for painting and stamping on. I use the text as background papers all the time. You can pick up damaged books that people are ready to throw out at garage sales and thrift stores. They are perfect for recycling projects.

I am entering this Halloween Party Favor in the following challenges:

Stampotique - #66 party favor
The Paper Shelter - #82 fall image & colors
Top Tip Tuesday - recycle it + tip
Dilly Beans - autumn colors
Through the Craftroom Door - #36 anything goes
Just Some Lines - lets celebrate Fall
Alota Rubber Stamps - #91 3D
Anything But a Card - #2 GD

Today is the first day of fall. Spend a relaxing moment and visit the above listed sites. The artwork on display will dazzle you.

~chasing my paper whims~ wendy

Candy Wrapper ATC

love milagro ATC

I created this ATC with a digital stamp from Smeared Ink. It is part of the Milagro Digi Set. I colored the image using MS Paint and then added some shadows with chalks. The ATC is embellished with a foil candy wrapper and a piece of ruffle yarn.

TOP TIP TUESDAY - Candy wrapper foils can be used to provide your project with sparkle and a stained glass effect. I used a glue stick to prepare my surface for the foil. Smooth out the foil and apply to the sticky surface and gently press it into the glue. Trim excess. So easy and look at the wonderful effect!

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Top Tip Tuesday -#85 recycle it
Smeared & Smudged - September Junk Funk (candy wrappers)
ATC's with Attitude - #23 anything goes
Vintage Elusions - #7 anything goes
Everybody's Art Challenge - #205 ATC
LEJ - #21 sparkle & shine
Through the Craftroom Door - #36 anything goes

Please view the artwork on display at the above listed sites. You will be happy you took the time!

~chasing paper whims~ wendy

WooHoo for Yellow

Fat Page

I created this 4x4 fat page with a skull image from Smeared Ink. I colored the image with yellow, gray and black chalk. The page is embellished with washi tape, a yellow ribbon bow and iridescent yellow seed beads.

I am entering this fat page in the following challenges:

Fat Pages with Attitude - #22 anything goes
Forever Night - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Bingo (yellow, ribbon, flowers)
Smudgy Antics - color challenge
Vintage Elusions - anything goes
Paper Crafting Journey - my sentiments exactly
Simon Says Stamp and Show - tape it up

I hope you will be inspired to do some paper crafting of your own after you take a look at the creations on the above listed sites.

~chasing paper whims~ wendy

Robot Dog Tag

Robot Tag

This tag was made with a free digital stamp from Free Printables Coloring Page. I colored the robot dog with MS Paint. I used three different circle punches and a heart punch to create the tag. I added a little red glitter to the heart and some soft baby yarn for the tag hanger.

I am entering this tag in the following challenges:

Dilly Beans - robot
Paper Crafting Journey - sentiment
My Heart Pieces - anything goes
Tammy's Scrapping - anything goes
DigiDesign - use more than one punch
Charisma Cardz - #36 shaped card
Paper Shelter - #81 punch it
Paper Playtime - #87 punches & sentiment

Please take a look at the artwork displayed on the above listed sites. You will be happy you did!

~chasing paper whims~ wendy

Altered Game Piece

altered game piece

I created this altered memory game piece with a digital stamp called feeling twitchy from Dilly Beans. Check out the Dilly Beans store for some unique and wonderful digital stamps. I covered my Memory Game card with a piece of mustard colored design paper and then colored over it with watercolor crayons. My digi image is colored with MS Paint and some blush added with chalk. The piece is embellished with an orange button with mustard and blue floss. I can't decide whether to make her into a brooch, pendant or a magnet.

I am entering this piece in the following challenges:

Stampotique - #65 colors (mustard, navy, orange)
Tammy's Scrappin - #28 anything goes
Vintage Elusions - #7 anything goes
Forever Night - anything goes
Through the Craft-room Door - #35 anything goes
My Mum's Craft Store - #74 buttons
Delightful Challenges - anything but a card
My Heart Pieces - anything goes

There is lovely artwork on display at all the above listed sites. I hope you can take a peek!

~chasing paper whims~ wendy

ATC - learning is fun

Learning is Fun ATC

I created this ATC with a free image from Whimsie Doodles. I colored the image with MS Paint and touched it up with a little chalk. The ATC is embellished with a pink embroidered flower. She is soooo cute!

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Wicked Wednesday - love to learn
Delightful Challenge - anything but a card
My Heart Pieces - anything goes
Papelitos Challenge - #11 anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafty - #93 pink and brown
Whimsie Doodles - back to school

I hope you have a chance to visit the above listed sites. They are filled with gorgeous artwork!

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Sugar & Spice Card

Sugar & Spice Card

I created this card with a freebie image called Autumn Nymph from Ike's Art. Ike shares a freebie every Friday on her blog site called Ike's World. I colored the digital stamp with MS Paint and then just touched it up with chalks. I layered up the card with fall colored patterned papers. I added the sentiment "Sugar is looking for Spice". The card is embellished with a cream colored resin flower.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Smudgy Antics - sugar & spice
Fat Pages with Attitude - #22 anything goes
ATC's with Attitude - #22 anything goes
Forever Night - #44 anything goes
Kenny K's - #110 autumn hues
Tammy's Scrappin - #27 fall inspiration
Lollipop Crafts - #89 fall frolic
Through the Craftroom Door - #35 anything goes
C.R.A.F.T - #172 autumn
Paper Crafting Journey - sentiment
Allsorts - #171 layers
Pile it On - #37 patterned papers

I hope you can take a look at the artwork displayed on these sites. You will be happy you did.

~chasing paper whims~ Wendy

Steampunk Owl Fat Page

Steampunk Owl Fat Page

I created this 4x4 fat page with an image from the Night Owls Collage Sheet from Artchix. The collage sheet comes with a variety of colorful and funky owls. Check out the great images they have for sale on their website.

I stamped the diamonds on with a Tim Holtz stamp from the Boundless Collection. The fat page is embellished with three steampunk gears from the Tim Holtz collection.

I am entering this fat page in the following challenges:

Frilly and Funky - the great outdoors
Dilly Beans - owls
Gingerloft - #47 birds of a feather
Poisoned Peas - #7 steampunk
Fat Pages with Attitude - #22 anything goes

Please take a minute to look on the above mentioned sites. The Design Team Members work very hard on their samples for the many challenges. You will be impressed and inspired by their creations.

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Rosie the Riveter

ATC

I created this ATC with a rubber stamp designed by Dawn Houser for Inkadinkado. Rosie the Riveter represents American women who worked in factories during World War II. These women did their part to support the war effort on the home front while the men were overseas in the military.

I stamped the image with brown ink and just highlighted a little with chalks. The ATC is embellished with a red rhinestone, a turquoise button and a colorful fabric bow. The colors used on this ATC are some of my favorite colors.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Totally Paper Crafts - #133 butterflies, bows & buttons
Crafty Cardmakers - #74 winged things
Little Miss Muffett - #43 writing (text on bandana)
ATC's with Attitude - #22 anything goes/buttons/bows
The Squirrel & Fox - #26 anything goes
Whoopsi Daisy - buttons or bows
Through the Craft-room Door - #35 anything goes
Crafts & Me - #101 in the pink
Flutter by Wednesday - #205 favorite color +butterfly
My Mum's Craft Shop - buttons
Penny's Paper Crafty -  #93 pink + brown
Inky Impressions - pink + brown
Simon Says Stamp & Show - hero

I hope you visit the above listed sites and take in the artwork on display. It will make you happy!

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Haunted House Tag

Spooky Tag

I created this tag with a "Happy Halloween" stamp from Inkadinkado and the leaf stamp is from Rubber Stampede. My haunted house is from Moonlight Journey. Check them out, they have a lot of beautiful collage sheets on their site. My tag is embellished with washi tape and eyelash yarn. Not your typical fall colors but I really like how the tag turned out!

I am entering this tag in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - rubber stamp + washi tape
C.R.A.F.T. - #171 photo inspiration
Paper Play - #36 autumn tag
Tammy's Scrapin - #27 fall inspiration
Lollipop Crafts - #89 fall frolic
Crafty Sentiments - leaves
Forever Night - anything goes
The Squirrel & Fox - #26 anything goes
Through the Craft-room Door - anything goes

I hope you take a look at the above listed sites. The artwork on display is phenomenal!

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Paper Brooches - DIY from upcycled magazines & catalogs

Geometric Pattern Paper Brooch

Blue Floral Brooch

Dolce & Gabanna Eggplant Print

These three paper brooches were just added to the Made it Myself Shop. If you like any of the designs shown, you can purchase them there.

If you would like to make your own paper brooches, see the link on my sidebar (Cut Out + Keep). It will take you to a step by step with photos tutorial site. With a few materials and a little bit of time you could create a brooch to match your style and personality!

Paper Brooch - Vincent van Gogh "Arles at Night" 3D Pop up

This Vincent van Gogh "The Cafe Terrace on the Place Du Forum, Arles, At Night" pop-up 3D brooch is eco-friendly. The pin was created with recycled and re-purposed materials. This brooch was made from a clip art circular, magazine page images, pages from a damaged hardcover book and a cereal box. The design is embellished with three diamond rhinestones.

The brooch is a 1 5/8" circle. Four different designs have been sewn together and folded to create a dimensional half sphere. It has been sealed for durability and water resistance. A gold 1 1/4" pin back is securely fastened to the back.

You can choose some papers and designs of your own and create a paper brooch using the link provided on the sidebar - Cut Out + Keep "how to create a 3D paper brooch". If you desire the brooch pictured, it is listed in my Etsy Store.

Brooch - Tangerine Flowers - Handcrafted 3D

The bold tangerine colored flowers on this handcrafted paper brooch are very eye catching. The brooch also has "peek-a-boo" holes, letting you see the lively green design underneath. This colorful pop-up 3D brooch is eco-friendly. The pin was created with recycled and re-purposed materials. This brooch was made from magazine page images, pages from a damaged hardcover book and a cereal box. The design is embellished with three orange seed beads.

The brooch is a 1 5/8" circle. Four different designs have been sewn together and folded to create a dimensional half sphere. It has been sealed for durability and water resistance. A gold 1 1/4" pin back is securely fastened to the back.

These paper brooches are inexpensive and somewhat easy to make. See my sidebar and click on the Cut Out + Keep "how to make a 3D brooch" link. You can use any paper sources you have available to design your own paper brooch.

If you are enamored with this design, it is listed in my Etsy shop.

DIY Paper Brooch - Vincent van Gogh "The Red Vineyard at Arles"

This handcrafted paper brooch is made with a Vincent van Gogh print "The Red Vineyard at Arles" cut from a clip art catalog. I also used magazine page images, pages from a damaged hardcover book and a cereal box. It is very eco-friendly. The design is embellished with three tangerine colored seed beads.

The brooch is a 1 5/8" circle. Four different designs have been sewn together and folded to create a dimensional half sphere. It has been sealed for durability and water resistance.  A gold 1 1/4" pin back is securely fastened to the back.

See blog sidebar for a tutorial on Cut out+Keep to make your own paper brooch. If you do not have the time, this brooch is listed on Etsy.

Sweet Cherry ATC

ATC

I created this ATC with a rubber stamp cupcake from Hampton Art. I used some Glossy Accents on the cherry to make it pop. The ATC is embellished with two embroidered white daisies with black centers. I attached the DP in the background with washi tape that I colored pink. The netting is pink. I tried to stick to three colors for this ATC - black, white and pink.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Simon Says Challenge - rubber stamps + washi tape
Wicked Wednesday - black, white + one
Card Crafter's Circle - #39 sweet as cherry pie
ATC's with Attitude - anything goes
My Mum's Craftroom - #73 anything goes
Inky Impressions - anything goes

Please visit the above listed sites and feast your eyes on some wonderful artwork!

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Bobby Pins - DIY Upcycled Paper

You can create these paper beaded bobby pins with a few inexpensive supplies and in a short period of time. You will need a discarded magazine or catalog for your paper source and some white glue. Have you ever made paper beads before? It is very easy to do. These beads are 2" long and slide over the bent side of a bobby pin. You can wear one, two or all three in your hair.

I have created a step-by-step photo tutorial on my blogger. To make your own paper beaded bobbies, see this link.

These two sets are listed in my Etsy store.

Owl ATC

Owl ATC

I created this ATC with an owl rubber stamp from Hampton Arts. I stamped my owl with brown ink onto a piece of paper torn from an old and yellowed book. I embellished the ATC with a paper punched leaf, a real stick, an orange gem, red half pearls and my new favorite craft item - washi tape! I really enjoy making ATC's. They are just the right size for most of my rubber stamps.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - stamp it/washi paper
Simon Says Stamp & Show - blog hop
Dilly Beans - owl
Crafty Cardmakers - #74 winged things
Tammy's Scrappin - #26 anything with wings
Little Miss Muffet - text
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Tuesday Alchemy - #30 anything goes
Inky Impressions- anything goes
Frilly & Funkie - the great outdoors

I hope you will take a look at the above mentioned sites. You will be amazed by the artwork on display. You might be inspired to dig out your craft supplies and get creative!

~chasing my paper whims~ wendy

Friends are Flowers Card

Card for a friend

I created this fun card using a recipe from the Rogue Redhead Challenge. The art piece had to include a square, rectangle and circle. Harder to do than you would think!

I used three rubber stamps on my card. The flower is from Artistic Stamp, the face and sentiment are from Inkadinkado. I used a page torn from a damaged book as one of my rectangular pieces. For the circular pieces I used a poker game piece with a stamped face and sequins. The card is also embellished with some washi tape. After looking at all the wonderful ways you can use it on the Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop, I finally purchased some.

Along with the Rogue Redhead Challenge, I am also entering my card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - rubber stamps + washi tape
Simon Says Stamp & Show - read all about it
Octopode Factory - flowers/garden
Craft Your Passion - #126 flowers
Catch the Bug - September anything goes

I hope you have the time to visit the above sites. The Design Team members supply some beautiful samples for inspirations! You will be happy you looked!

~chasing my paper whims~ wendy

Alice in Wonderland Fat Page

Alice in Wonderland Fat Page

I had fun creating this Alice in Wonderland fat page. The size is 4 x 4. The Alice image is a digital stamp from Dilly Beans and the flowers are a clear stamp from Inkadinkado. I created the background from a page torn from a damaged book. I drew on it with watercolor crayons and then spritzed it with shimmer mist and smeared it around a little with a baby wipe. I was experimenting and love how it turned out. I cut out some of the flowers and attached them just by the centers to give the card some dimension.

The fat page is embellished with glimmer mist, fabric, and rhinestones. I am very happy with the finished piece. I hope it makes you smile also!

I am entering this fat page in the following challenges:

Octopode - garden
Altered Alice - bright flowers/garden
Smudgy Antics - flowers, fabric, shimmer/sparkle
Craft Your Passion - #126 flowers
Simon Says Stamp & Show - print or stamp
Crafts & Me - #100 add a flower
My Mum's Craft Shop - #73 anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - put a stamp on it
Stampotique - #64 combining stamps
Fat Pages with Attitude - #21 anything goes
Catch the Bug - Sept. anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - #34 anything goes
Papertake Weekly - anything goes
Tuesday Alchemy - #30 anything goes

Please feast your eyes on the artwork displayed on the above listed sites. You will be happy you looked!

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Surprise ATC

surprise!

I made this surprise element ATC with a digital stamp from Smudgetastic. I made some faux sewing marks around the heart so that it looks like it is stitched on. The heart is mounted on a piece of page torn from a damaged book that I outlined with a red watercolor crayon. The card is embellished with three metal hardware pieces, two black pompoms, two red rhinestones and a piece of black and white ribbon yarn. I really enjoy making ATC's.

I am entering this ATC in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp & Show - read something
ATC's with Attitude - #21 anything goes
The Game - hide & seek
Cute Card Thursday - stitching
Dilly Beans - black, white + one
Smudgy Antics - skull, hardware, flowers
Simon Says Stamp Challenge - anything goes
Catch the Bug - September anything goes
Bearly Mine - anything but a card
Through the craftroom door - #34 anything goes

Thank you for looking at my ATC. I hope you have time to see all the beautiful creations displayed on the above listed sites.

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Creepy Tag

Creepy Tag

I crafted this tag with a rubber stamp from Tim Holtz's Halloween Blueprint collection and an image from Moonlight Journey's Faerie Princess Twinchies collage sheet. I stamped the ink onto a page torn from a damaged book. I sewed the paper layers together with black thread. The tag is embellished with a little yellow chalk, three black sequins, three yellow rhinestones and the spider has black mini beads for it's body. Creepy enough?

I am entering this tag in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp and Show - read all about it
Cute Card Thursday - #232 stitching
Dilly Beans - black, white + one
Forever Night - #43 creepy tag
CRAFT - #170 shape card
Digi Doodle - #123 vintage
Tammy's Scrapin - #26 anything with wings
Allsorts - #170 anything but square
Crafty Cardmakers - #74 winged things
Bearly Mine - #51 anything but a card

Please take a moment to visit the sites listed above. The Design Team members provide beautiful inspiration pieces.

~following my paper whims~ wendy

Smudger September Challenge #6 - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

This is my DT piece for the September Challenge on Smudger. The theme is to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The challenge is to create a piece that has at least one element that has been saved from the trash can.  There are so many items that we throw away everyday that can be used in art. Just a few examples are cereal boxes, newspapers, junk mail, magazines, envelops, food containers, jars, brown and plastic bags.

I created my Selkie Treasure Jar with the Selkie digital image from Smudgetastic. After coloring the image and printing it out, I sandwiched a cereal box between the image and a page torn out of a damaged book. I cut out the image once everything was dry. I embellished the image with a little chalk and some glitter. I added the words "Selkie legend" and "treasures" to the design. I glued a popcan pull tab to the back for a hanger. That way I didn't have to punch a hole into my design.

Inside the jar is some sand, shells, and a blue marble. A rolled up page from a damaged book that is tied with some really cool fiber yarn represents a scroll tied with a lock of the Selkie's hair. The jar is topped with a circular piece of the book page and random pearls. The tag is tied onto the jar with a piece of grey tee shirt.

A Selkie is a folklore creature. Selkies are said to live as seals in the sea but shed their skin to become human on land. Stories concerning selkies are generally romantic tragedies.

I hope you have been inspired to pull out your art supplies, find something to recycle and create something stunning for the September Smudger Challenge!

I am entering my Selkie Treasure Jar in the following challenges:

The Stamp Man - alter it
Vintage Elusions - #4 romance/anything goes
LEJ - #18 anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - lets sparkle
Party Time Tuesday - #83 anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - #33 anything goes
Penny's Paper Crafting - #91 sparkle & shine
Simon Says Stamp - anything goes
Stamp-n-doodle - a touch of sparkle

~following my paper whims~ wendy