Snowman Card

I used rubber stamps to create this snowman card. The images were lightly colored with pencils and embellished with glitter.

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

Classic Designs - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - stamp it

Simon Says Wednesday - stamp it

Polkadoodles - #37 anything goes

Wendy

Happy Days Journal Page

 

I used a free image from a September Gecko Galz newsletter for this journal page. The page is created with various paints and dried up markers. Paper scraps were torn and distressed with paint and stenciling. A rubber stamp from Tim Holtz was used to add the clock. The sentiment is also from Tim Holtz.

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

Gecko Galz FB - time it + tear it

Colorful Options - rainbow

Word Art Wednesday - #460 sentiment

Crafty Catz - #605 anything goes + stencil

Pink Gem - #19 anything goes

Wendy

Happy Halloween Card

 

I used three different rubber stamps to create this Happy Halloween card. The images are colored with pencils and markers. Gold glitter was used for an embellishment.

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

Classic Designs - anything goes

Lost Coast Stamps - #151 use at least 3 stamps

Polkadoodles - #36 anything goes

Pammies - #2236 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - stamp it

Simon Says Wednesday - stamp it

Wendy

Thankful for my Friends Card

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Reading in the Garden. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and a punched circle. The card is embellished with glitter and three metal charms.

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

Rachelle Anne Miller FB - pets

Colorful Options - brown

Diecut Divas - Autumn + diecuts

Leann's World - #54 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #560 sentiment

Polkadoodles - #36 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #36 anything goes

Wendy

Super Star Card

 

I used three different stamps to create this fun card. The card is embellished with gold glitter.

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

Dare 2 Be Artzy - animal

Lost Coast Stamps - #151 3 different stamps used

Pammie's - #2236 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - stamp it

Simon Says Wednesday - stamp it

Wendy
 

Frilly Flower Girl Journal Page

 

I used a Gecko Galz (Frilly Fun Flower Girls) image for this journal page. The page is created with dried up markers and various paints. Torn paper scraps were also added. The sentiment is from Tim Holtz and the clock is a rubber stamp from Inkadinkado.

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

 

Classic Designs - anything goes

 

Gecko Galz - time + tear it

 

Colorful Options - rainbow

 

Word Art Wednesday - #560 sentiment

 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #189 anything goes

 

Pammie's - #2236 anything goes

 

Wendy

 

 

Happy Fall Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called 321 Go for this tag. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The tag is layered with three diecut shapes from Sizzix. The project is embellished with a felt leaf and gingham ribbon.

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

All Dressed Up - boys

Colorful Options - brown

Rabisco - #37 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Through the Purple Haze - #196 ribbon/bow

Diecut Divas - Autumn + diecut

Outlawz Saturday - Fall (no cards)

Word Art Wednesday - #559 sentiment

As You Like it - A rectangle is my favorite card shape because you can use it vertically or horizontally.

Dies R Us - #200 dies they sell

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #189 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wendy

Make a Wish Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Make a Wish for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix) and embellished with gold metallic marker, three gold metal dots and brown ribbon.

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

Rachelle Anne Miller FB - pets

Colorful Options - brown

Through the Purple Haze - #196 ribbon

Die Cut Divas - Autumn+diecuts

Leann's World - #54 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like it - Rectangles are my favorite card shape because you can use them vertically or horizontally.

Dies R Us - #200 dies they sell

Di's - for a child

DigiDoodle - #53 metal

♥ Wendy

Candle with Tag - Ching-Chou Kuik Design Team (FB)

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Light Me Up for this candle tag. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The tag is made with a diecut circle and a stamped scallop shape. Embellishments include glitter and fibers.

The Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook and Blogger Challenges are on a short break. I hope you will continue to share your Ching-Chou Kuik crafty projects on the facebook page.

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

DigiDoodle - #53 sparkle

Rabisco - #37 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #559 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #36 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Sending Sunshine and Smiles Card

 

I used a stamp set from My Favorite Things Store to create this card. The background is made with a gelli plate and acrylic paints. The stamped images are colored with water color paints. Foam dots were added to give the scene dimension.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Simon Says Monday - background

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Lost Coast Stamps - #151 6 stamps used

Dare 2 Be Artzy - animals

♥ Wendy

The Beauty of the Day

I used an image from Gecko Galz (Frilly Fun Flower Girls) for this mixed media project. The background of the index card was created using dried up markers, a rubber stamp and distress ink (stamp and ink from Tim Holtz). The project is layered with a torn paper scrap and a sentiment from Tim Holtz. 

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

Gecko Galz FB - time and tear it

Colorful Options - rainbow

Simon Says Monday - make a background

Word Art Wednesday - #559 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friends are the Best Card

I used a digital stamp called Izzy's Bird Cage from Di's Digi Stamps to create this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with lace, glitter, raffia and a pink paper flower.

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

Pammie's - #2235 birds

Classic Design - anything goes

DigiChoosday - #35 anything goes

Di's - for a child

♥ Wendy

Magical Wishes Card - Guest Designer at Through the Purple Haze

I used a digital stamp called Saleena from Leann's World for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice+LaLa Land) and embellished with glitter, two starfish charms and a yellow gem.

I would like to thank Through the Purple Haze for inviting me to be a Guest Designer this month.

I am entering this project in the following challenges:

Inspiration Station - #36 I was inspired by the photo to use the colors blue and green and a summery image of a mermaid.

Pink Gem - #18 anything goes

Outlawz Thursday - anything goes

As You Like it - My favorite card shape is rectangular because you can arrange your craft on it verically or horizontally. 

Dies R Us - #200 dies they sell

♥ Wendy

 

Wishing you were Here Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Rocco Thinking for this card. The image is colored with markers, blended pencils and green water color paints. The card is layered with a diecut flag for La La Land and embellished with two paper flowers. The background is a page from a damaged book that was created with a gelli plate.

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

Polkadoodles - #35 anything goes

We Love to Create - #9 mixed media (markers+pencils+paints)(sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - make a background

Outlawz Monday Greeting - sweet greeting+leaves

DigiChoosday - #35 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Inspiration Station - #36 I used the colors, boy and green leaves from the photo as my inspiration. 

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card - Guest Designer at The Crafting Challenge - September

I am happy to be invited to be a guest designer at The Crafting Challenge. They shared this cute little guy holding a gift from nataliaszgraphics with me to color and craft with. The image is colored with markers. The card is CAS in style and embellished with three buttons.

Many thanks to The Crafting Challenge.

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

Polkadoodles - #35 anything goes

Outlawz Thursday - anything goes

DigiChoosday - #35 anything goes

Classic Designs - anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Trust Your Journey Card

I used mixed media techniques to create this card. Various paper scraps, rubber stamps, stencils, paints and inks were used to create the background. 

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

Pammie's - #2235 birds

Simon Says Monday - make a background

Outlawz Monday - sweet greetings+leaves

Word Art Wednesday - #559 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thinking of You Card

I created this card mixed media style with layers of paper scraps, rubber stamping and various paints and inks. It is embellished with washi tape and a diecut shape (Darice).

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

Pink Gem - #18 anything goes

Pammie's - #2235 birds

Simon Says Monday - make a background

Outlawz Monday - sweet greeting + leaves

♥ Wendy

Kitty Cat Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Boo for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Spellbinders and embellished with two red buttons.

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

 As You Like it - My favorite domestic animal is a cat. I like that they are easy to care for and love.

Polkadoodles - #35 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #34 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #655 cute animals

Outlawz Thursday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Summer Dog Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up from the Dogs in Shades set for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and embellished with glitter, buttons and a golden gem.

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

All Dressed Up - #131 anything goes

Outlawz Sunday - summer days reference to poem

Passion 4 Markers - #555 cute animals

Simon Says Wednesday - shimmer+shine

Word Art Wednesday - #558 sentiment

♥ Wendy

New Fur Baby Card

I used a rubber stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller for this card. The image is colored with blended pencils and markers. The card is layered and embellished with glitter, lace and two paper flowers.

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

Rachelle Anne Miller FB - anything goes

Outlawz Friday - anything goes

Pink Gem - #18 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Dreaming of Summer Card

 

I used a digital stamp called Whale from Rachelle Anne Miller for this card. The image is colored with markers. The sky was made with pastels. The card is layered with three diecuts (Sizzix and Darice) and embellished with yellow glitter.

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

Rachelle Anne Miller FB - anything goes +create a sky

Inspiration Station - #36 photo ( inspired by season+water+colors)

Polkadoodles - #34 anything goes

Outlawz Sunday - inspired by summer days reference

DigiChoosday - #34 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - shimmer+shine

Word Art Wednesday - #558 sentiment

♥ Wendy

GG Journal Page

I used an image from Gecko Galz (Spring Time) for this journal page. The background was created with a page torn from a damaged book that was colored on. Paper scraps, a rubber stamp, yellow gems and a sentiment from Tim Holtz were also added.

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

Gecko Galz - old fashioned dressing

Word Art Wednesday - #558 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - mixed media

Simon Says Wednesday - shimmer/shine

♥ Wendy

Miranda Cat Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Miranda for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with glitter and a golden yellow gem.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

All Dressed Up - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #34 anything goes

Di's - add a sentiment

Outlawz Sunday - summer days reference taken from the poem

Passion 4 Markers - #655 cute animals

Simon Says Wednesday - glitter + gem add some shine

♥ Wendy

London Journal Page

I used an image from Gecko Galz (Vintage Travel) for this journal page. The background was created with various paints and paper scraps. 

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

Gecko Galz FB - gothic arches

Simon Says Monday - mixed media

Word Art Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

Lucky Friend Card

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digi Stamps called Kitty's New Friend for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with three buttons.

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

As You Like It - Kitty cats are my favorite domestic animal because they are cute, cuddly and easy to care for.

Di's - add a sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #655 cute animals (sponsor's digi)

Colorful Options - rainbow

DigiChoosday - #34 anything goes

♥ Wendy

GG Marilyn Card

I used a Marilyn Monroe image from Gecko Galz (Bombshell) for this card. The card was created mixed media style with paper scraps, various paint types, splatters and fussy cuts. Shiny gold star stickers were added for some bling. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Gecko Galz - olden days movie star

Word Art Wednesday - #558 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - shiny stars

Simon Says Monday - mixed media 

♥ Wendy

Art Butterfly Card

I used a rubber stamp from Stamper's Anonymous for this card. The image is stamped in black and embellished with two mini black buttons.

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

Dare 2 Be Artzy - shaped card

Lost Coast Stamps - #150 silhouettes

Star Stampz - #37 CAS

Outlawz Friday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Gothic Arches Card

I used mixed media techniques to create this gothic arches gatefold card. The card is made from a page torn from a damaged book that I colored witth inks and tempera paints. A rubber stamp from Inkadinkado was added to look like a window. The lovely lady is from Gecko Galz (Vintage Beauties). The project is embellished with a scrap of lace and words from Tim Holtz.

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

Gecko Galz FB - colors + gothic arch

Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #557 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - mixed media

♥ Wendy

Reading Journal Page

I used a digital stamp from The East Wind called Lucy Loo Bookaholic for this journal page. The image is colored with markers and water color paints. The page was created mixed media style with paper scraps and various types of paint. Splatter was added with Dina W. gloss spray. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

DigiChoosday - #33 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #557 sentiment

Penny's - #528 anything goes

As You Like it - I love all animals but kitty cats might be my favorite. I have always had a soft spot for their playfulness.

Simon Says Monday - mixed media

♥ Wendy

Back to School Time Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Ula do what makes you happy. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut circle shape and embellished with brown ink, glitter and three buttons.

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

DigiChoosday - #33 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - things with wings

Polkadoodles - #34 anything goes

Di's - add a sentiment

Outlawz Sunday - Summer Days poem (I used the reference to school and Autumn)

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Fairy Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Little Butterfly Girl for this square card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered and embellished with glitter and three mini buttons.

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

All Dressed Up FB - square card

Passion 4 Markers - things with wings

All Dressed Up Blog - #131 anything goes

Penny's - #528 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Outlawz Monday - birthday greeting

♥ Wendy

Beautiful Flowers Card

I used an image I purchased from Adamo Prints, Etsy for this card. The background was created with a stencil and pink acrylic paint. Various paper scraps and paints were also used. The sentiment is from Tim Holtz.

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

Simon Says Monday - stencils

Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #557 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Summer Splendor Card

I used a rubber stamp from Inkadinkado for this gatefold card. The image is stamped with black ink. The card is layered with two diecut heart shapes (Darice) and embellished with two heart shaped gems.

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

Dare 2 Be Artzy - fun fold card

Lost Coast Stamps - #150 silhouettes

Dies R Us - #199 summer + diecuts

♥ Wendy

The Beach is Calling Wooden Sign - Ching-Chou Kuik FB Design Team

 

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Softy Wave for this wooden sign. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The project is embellished with glitter, two sand dollar charms and a glass fish bead.

The Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook and Blogger Challenge are taking a short break and will return in December. Please keep sharing your Ching-Chou Kuik creations on the Facebook Page.

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

Pink Gem - #17 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #33 anything goes

Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes

Outlawz Friday - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #33 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Mermaid Journal Page

I used a mermaid from Gecko Galz (Merry Little Mermaids) for this journal page. The background was created mixed media style with paper scraps, various paints, and blue stenciled polkadots.

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

Gecko Galz - mythical creature+old+colors

Inspiration Station - #36 photo inspiration (I used water, colors and the season from the photo)

Pammie's - #2233 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - stencils

Word Art Wednesday - #557 sentiment

Penny's - #528 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Birthday Boy Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Rocco Swimming for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecuts (Tutti Designs) and stenciled scrapbook paper. Blue glitter was added as an embellishment.

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

Colorful Options - turquoise

DigiChoosday - #32 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #33 anything goes

Inspiration Station - #36 (inspired by the water, colors in the image, goggles and swimming)

Dies R Us - #199 summer + diecuts

Simon Says Monday - stencils

♥ Wendy