Life in the Sun Mixed Media Art

 

I participated in the #1he100day challenge on instagram using 4x6 mixed media index cards. This project features lots of color. A paper punched negative and a mushroom embossing folder were used to add some extra texture to the other paper scrap layers. The beautiful redhead is from Etsy. 

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #650 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - texture

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Have a Wonderful Day Card

 I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Floral Fairy Delight for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embossed paper (Tim Holtz folder) and embellished with three mini beads.

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

Di's - sparkle and shine 

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - texture

Passion 4 Markers - dotty

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

I Love Promarkers - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thank you Friend Card

I used a digital stamp called What's Up Buttercup from Di's Digistamps for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embossed stitches (Tim Holtz) and embellished with glitter and three mini beads.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

Di's - sparkle 

Dream Valley - #317 I used three of my favorite colors in this project (pink, green + yellow)

Pammie's - #2421 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - texture

Passion 4 Markers - #741 going dotty

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes

I Love Promarkers - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Magic in Everything - Mixed Media

This mixed media art is based on a 4x6 inch index card. Lots of paper layers and paints were added to create color and texture. A diecut was used with felt for the pink flowers. The unicorn dog is from Etsy. 

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

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

Pammie's - #2421 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - lots of texture

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Panda Bear Gift Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Noodle Panda with Gift. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with a pink gem.

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

Rabisco - anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

Pammie's- #2421 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Dream Big Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Dream Catcher for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with two ribbon scraps and two paper flowers. 

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

Creative Moments - #258 ribbons+bow (in the image) sponsor's digi

All Dressed Up - #151 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Lil Patch - #230 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #740 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - fur (cat in image)

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

Dream Valley - some of my favorite colors

♥ Wendy

Opposites Journal Page

I used a lots of black and white paper scraps to create a background for this journal page. Marks were added with a black posca pen. The kitty cat is from Etsy. 

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

Simon Says Monday - art journal

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

♥ Wendy

 

Enjoy your special Day Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Coral Mermaid in Clam Shell for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with green and clear glitter.

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

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #740 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/- sparkle/shine

♥ Wendy

Favorite Book Junk Journal Page

 

This page is layered with paper scraps. Color was added with acrylic paints and sprays from Ranger. Marks were made with a rubber stamp. The kitty reading a book is from an Etsy printable. 

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

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/ - art journal

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Birthday Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Flutter Away for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with glitter and three flower shaped sequins. 

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

All Dressed Up - #151 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #230 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #740 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Little Mermaid Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Sugar Pops Mermaid for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Tutti Designs and embellished with glitter and a glass fish bead.

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

Colored Pencils - colored with pencils (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Catz - #672 dots 

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Junk Journal Page

This junk journal page was created on a piece of paper cut from a damaged Asian Butterfly Book. I love the looks of the writing. Other paper scraps were added to build texture and dimension. Color was added with distress ink and a yellow tempera stick.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #648 sentiment

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Simon says Monday - art journal

♥ Wendy

Wish Journal Page

This journal page started with a heavy sheet of orange paper torn from a damaged book. Paper scraps were added for color and texture. The cat is from Etsy. Wish is a rubber stamp.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #648 sentiment

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #230 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - art journaling

Colorful Options - rainbow

♥ Wendy

Hello Card

I used a digital stamp from Leann's World called Azalea's New Dress for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Sizzix) and two punched flowers. It is embellished with a paper flower.

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

Crafty Catz - #672 dots + stripes (sponsor's digi)

A Place to Start - for a lady

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #739 let it bloom

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Get Well Soon Card

I used a digital stamp from Hetty Clare called Flower Pot Girl for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Darice and embellished with three flower shaped sequins.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes/for a lady

Rabisco - anything goes

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #739 let it bloom (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Classic Design - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

♥ Wendy 

Happy Anniversary Wishes Card

I used a digital stamp from Moondrea called Elf Maiden for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with three pink pearls. 

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

Crafty Gal's Corner - #255 anything goes + pearls (sponsor's digi)

Rabisco - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - romance/anniversary

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #739 let it bloom

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Crafty Catz - #673 dots

♥ Wendy

Hello, Sweet Summer - Mixed Media

 

This mixed media project started as a painted 4x6 index card. Two design papers and rubber stamped mushrooms were added for texture and depth. The lovely girl is from Etsy.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow colors

Word Art Wednesday - #648 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - two patterned papers

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #672 dots + stripes (design papers)

♥ Wendy

Love Shared - Mixed Media

This mixed media project started with a 6X4 inch index card. Paints and sparays were layered for a background. It thought it was a little too busy so I covered most of it with design paper. The lovely lady is from Etsy. 

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

We Love 2 Create - #4 mixed media

Word Art Wednesday - #648 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - romance

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Crafty Catz - #672 dots and stripes

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Bear Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Daisy Teddy for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with a blue gem.

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

Star Stampz - #58 happy birthday

Colored Pencils - colored with pencils

Crafty Calendar - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - flowers (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

Pammie's - #2419 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Falling in Love Card

 

I used one of my mixed media projects for this card. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with two types of ribbon and a sticker.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

Creative Moments - #258 ribbon+bow

Simon Says Monday - romance

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

♥ Wendy

L is for Love Card

 

I cut down one of my mixed media art pieces to create this card. The lovely lady is from Etsy. Rubber stamped leaves were added with black ink. The card is embellished with a sticker, repurposed netting from the produce deparment and a gingham ribbon bow.

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

A Place to Start - for a lady

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

Pammie's - #3419 anything goes

Creative Moments - #258 ribbon bow

Simon Says Monday - romance/anniversary

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Spring Flower for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Pink Fresh) and embellished with three red pearls.

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

The Paper Funday - #65 anything goes + flowers (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Gal's Corner - #255 pearls

Star Stampz - #58 happy birthday (sponsor's digi)

Rabisco - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - diecuts

Di's - flowers

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #739 let it bloom

♥ Wendy

You Make My Heart Smile Card

I used one of my mixed media pieces as a card topper. Various paints and papers were used to create the background. The lovely lady is from Etsy. The card is embellished with a heart sticker and gemstones.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes/for a lady

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

Pammie's - #2419 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - romance/anniversary

♥ Wendy

 

Summer Fun Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called summer ice cream for this card. The image is coloed in shades of green with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with three mini buttons. 

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

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

Diecut Divas - diecut+monochrome

Crafty Catz - #671 summer (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #18 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - diecut

♥ Wendy

Special Friend Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Cute Chick with Flower for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Tutti Designs) and embellished with three mini yellow buttons.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes+for a lady (sponsor's digi)

Colored Pencils - colored with pencils (sponsor's digi)

Rabisco - anything goes

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

Polkadoodles - #18 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #18 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - flower frenzy

♥ Wendy

Young ladies in Toulouse Lautrec Art Style Printable Sheet

I have added another printable to my Etsy Shop. I love using AI to create these beautiful images. They are fun and easy to use in your artwork. Fussy cut around the image or use in the frames that I have provided for them. 

Special Woman - Mixed Media Art

This mixed media project started with a painted 4x6 inch index card. I got a little carried away and was unhappy with the the messy background so I covered most of it with a paper scrap from a damaged book. The lovely lady is from an Etsy Printable and the special tag is from a rubber stamp.

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

The Paper funday - #65 anything goes + flowers

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

A Place to Start - anything goes + for a lady

Simon Says Monday - light and airy 

Pammie's - #2418 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

Happy Birthday Unicorn Card

I used a digital stamp from Sheepski called Unicorn for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with glitter and two star shaped buttons.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Sheepski - #86 anything goes

Star Stampz - #58 happy birthday

Polkadoodles - #18 anything goes

Penny's - #571 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - diecut

♥ Wendy

Redhead Girls Printable

 

I have added this printable to the Etsy Shop. 

♥ Wendy

Dorothy from Oz - Mixed Media

 

This mixed media piece started as a blank 4x6 index card that was smudged with wet paints, splattered with Ranger sprays and distressed with ink. Paper scraps were added for texture. Dorothy is from an Etsy printable. 

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

A Place to Start - for a lady

We Love 2 Create - mixed media

Simon Says Monday - light and airy

Pammie's - #2418 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Valentine's Boy for this card. The image is colored in shades of blue with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with two glass gems.

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

Colorful Options - royal blue

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

Diecut Divas - diecut+monochrome

Crafty Catz - #671 anything goes/Summer (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - light + airy

DigiChoosday - #18 anything goes

Penny's - #571 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - diecut

Kerry's Creative Crafts - #719 Craft - Happy Birthday Blog Hop (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Girls with Mushrooms Printable

I have added a new printable to the Etsy Shop. This fun set is called Girls with Mushrooms.

♥ Wendy

Magical Summer Moon Card

 

I used a digital stamp called Conversation from Sheepski for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape and embellished with glitter and three star shaped buttons.

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

Creative Inspirations - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Sheepski - #86 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's Digistamps - fantasy

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #18 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - light and airy

DigiChoosday - #18 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

Penny's - #571 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - diecuts

♥ Wendy

Fancy Kitty - Mixed Media Art

This mixed media art started out with a blank 4x6 inch index card. I used Ranger sprays to create the background. Paper scraps were added for color and texture. The kitty is from an Etsy printable. 

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

A Place to Start - for a lady

Simon Says Monday - light and airy colors

Pammies - #2418 anything goes

Crafty Gal's Corner - #255 anything goes 

♥ Wendy
 

Summertime Fun

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Dude for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Darice+Waffle Flower) and embellished with three buttons.

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

The Crafting Challenge - brown is one of my favorite colors

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

Diecut Divas - diecut + monochrome (sponsor's diecut)

Crafty Catz - #671 Summer (sponsor's digi)

Digichoosday - #17 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Beautiful Redheads Printable

 

I have added this "Beautiful Redheads" printable sheet o the Etsy Shop. 

♥ Wendy

I Love My Friends Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Beary Best Hugs for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix and LaLa Land) and embellished with glitter and three paper flowers.

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

The Crafting Challenge - pink is one of my favorite colors

Diecut Divas - diecut + monochrome

Polkadoodles - #18 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #17 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

Craft - #718 shaped card

A Place to Start - anything goes+for a lady (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Summer Brights - Mixed Media

 

This mixed media piece started as a blank 4x6 index card. Paper scraps were glued on and then over painted with a brush and a jade roller from the $1 Tree. The flowers were punched out of an old grocery bag. The lovely girl is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow colors

Simon Says Monday - feminine

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

♥ Wendy

Unicorn Princess Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Unicorn Princess for this shaped card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with glitter and three star shaped gems.

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

The Paper Funday - #65 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Colorful Options - rainbow colors

Di's - fantasy

Polkadoodles - #17 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #17 anything goes

Craft - #718 shaped card (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Calendar - anything goes 

♥ Wendy

Forest Elf - Mixed Media Art

 

I used Ranger sprays to create the background for this mixed media index card. A scrap of paper that was stenciled on was also added to the project. The lovely forest elf is from Etsy. 

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

The Crafting Challenge - one of my favorite color combinations is pink and green

Simon Says Monday - feminine

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Summer Blooms Card

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Snowdrop Daisy for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with glitter and two paper flowers.

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

Sheepski - #86 anything goes

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

Polkadoodles - #17 anything goes

Digichoosday - #17 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #671 Summer

♥ Wendy 

Feed Your Soul Summer Flowers Journal Page

This journal page features a big wild rose and a 1920's flapper woman. The page was made on a damaged heavy book page that was colored with acrylic, water colors and tempera paints. Leaves were rubber stamped on with black ink. The flower flips open to reveal a secret journaling spot. 

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

The Paper Funday - #65 anything goes+flowers

Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - feminine

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

Crafty Catz - #671 anything goes + summer

♥ Wendy

 

Spring Maiden Mixed Media

 

I have been creating mixed media projects for the #the100dayproject on Instagram. This features rubber stamped flowers and a beautiful forest elf from Etsy. 

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

The Paper Funday - #65 anything goes + flowers

We Love 2 Create - #4 mixed media (water color, and acrylic paints, distress ink)

Simon Says Monday - feminine

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

♥ Wendy