Mixed Media Journal Page

I used lots of paper scraps to create this background. Watercolor, acrylic and tempera paints were also added for more color and blending. This beautiful bohemian woman is from Graphics Fairy. 

I used the prompt "ambience" provided by #kickcollage as an inspiration. 

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

Simon Says Wednesday - use your own background

Time Out (5) - #201 (I was inspired by the word simplicity in the above quote. I think things were simpler and less complicated in the vintage boho era.)

Pink Gem - #24 anything goes

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Merry and Bright Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Snowy Days for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut trees and embellished with glitter, foam snowflakes and a Christmas tree charm.

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

All Dressed Up FB - Christmas + sparkle

Incy Wincy - traditional Christmas colors

Simon Says Monday - trees

Dies R Us - Sizzix

All Dressed Up Blog - #123 anything goes

Passion for Markers - #618 Christmas

Crafty Catz - #573 anything goes + metal charm added

♥ Wendy

Season's Greetings Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Too Cute Christmas Bella Skating for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered and with three design paprs and three diecuts (flags from LaLa Land and hexagon from Tutti Designs). I used a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday for the layout. The card is embellished with lace, glitter, two holly leaf charms and a white pompom.

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

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - sketch (sponsor's digi)

Incy Wincy - traditional Christmas colors (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - trees

Dies R Us - #181 dies they sell (LaLa Land and Tutti Designs)

DigiChoosday - #46 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion for Markers - #618 Christmas

Polkadoodles - #47 anything goes 

♥ Wendy

 

Thinking of You with Fond Memories Card - Ching-Chou Kuik FB DT

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Blowing in the Wind for this remembrance card. The image is colored with markers. The edges are inked and distressed with a distress tool. The card is layered with a diecut shape and embellished with three paper flowers and a scrap of netting. 

The Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook and Blogger Challenges for November are "Remembrance or Thanksgiving or Thinking of You or Thank You. So many topics to choose. I hope you will join us.

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Lemon Shortbread - #158 anything goes

As You Like it - dies (I always use a lot of diecuts in my projects because they can frame an object or add texture and dimension)

Polkadoodles - #47 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Snowman Gift Package

I used a toilet paper roll to create this gift package. The project is embellished with a rubber stamped snowman, pine tree washi tape, glitter and baker's twine. The snowman is colored with markers.

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

House that Stamps Built - N1721 border

Country View - Christmas gifting

Incy Wincy - traditional Christmas colors

Simon Says Monday - trees (washi tape)

Lost Coast Stamps - #133 it's a wrap

Passion 4 Markers - #618 Christmas

♥ Wendy

 

Time for Tea Journal Page

I used an image from Gecko Galz (Tea for Two) for this journal page. The background was created with various design paper scraps and water color painted book pages. Water color crayons were added at the end. A scrap of orange ribbon was added for texture.

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

Unstampabelle's - #117 color my world (Lots of color and I love to take a tea/coffee break)

Gecko Galz FB - color challenge + journaling

Simon Says Wednesday - make your own background

♥ Wendy

 

Winter Wishes Card

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Christmas Ornament (part of 3) for this card. The snowman is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix) and embellished with ribbon, glitter and three snowflake buttons (shanks removed).

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

Rachelle Anne Miller FB - winter

Lemon Shortbread - #158 anything goes

Star Stampz - #28 winter

Dies R Us - #181 dies they sell (Sizzix)

DigiChoosday - #46 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #618 Christmas

♥ Wendy

Happy Holidays Gift Box

I used a rubber stamp from Embossing Arts for this box topper. The image was colored with watercolor paints. The project is embellished with glitter and two holly leaf charms.

I would like to enter this gift box in the following challenges:

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Incy Wincy - traditional Christmas colors

Pammie's - #2146 anything goes

Lost Coast Stamps - #133 it's a wrap

Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes

Country View - Christmas gifting

♥ Wendy

Journal Page

The sentiment stamp used on this journal page is from A Stamp in the Hand. The swirls are from Inkadinkado. The background was created with paper scraps and tempera paints. An image from Gecko Galz (Butterfly Girl) was added for a focal point. The diecut frames are from Poppy Stamps.

I am playing in the Instagram #kickcollage challenge and the prompt was "text".

I would like to add this journal page to the following challenges:

Gecko Galz FB - dreams and wishes + journal page

Inspiration Station - #18 wood prompt (I was inspired by the colors, swirls and bark shapes)

Pammie's - #2146 anything goes

Dies R Us - #181 frames are from Poppy Stamps

Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Merry Christmas Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called All Dressed Up for Christmas for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecuts and embellished with ribbon and glitter.

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

Craft - #617 Christmas (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up FB - Christmas + sparkle

Colour Crazy - #45 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #46 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - trees

All Dressed Up Blog - #123 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #46 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #618 Christmas

♥ Wendy

Christmas Tree Gift Bag

I used a rubber stamp from Embossing Arts to create this gift bag. The image is colored with markers. The project is embellished with ribbon, glitter and a foam snowflake sticker.

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

CRAFT - #617 Christmas

Incy Wincy - traditional Christmas colors

Pammie's - #2146 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - trees

Lost Coast Stamps - #133 it's a wrap

Country View - Christmas gifting

♥ Wendy

Thank you for your kindness Card

I used a rubber stamp from Jane Davenport for this card. The image was colored with water color paints. The card is layered with paper scraps and embellished with two diecut shapes and glitter.

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

The House that Stamps Built - #N1021 Fall Scraps

Lost Coast Stamps - art dolls/divas

Simon Says Wednesday - thanks

Colour Crazy - #45 anything goes

Di's Digi Stamps - lots of layers

♥ Wendy

Thank you for Being You Card

I used a rubber stamp from Jane Davenport to create this card. The image is painted with water color paints. The card is layered with paper scraps and embellished with diecut shapes, washi tape and glitter.

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

The House that Stamps Built - #N1021 Fall scraps

Lost Coast Stamps - art doll/diva

Time Out (5) - precious (letting someone know they are important and precious to you)

Simon Says Wednesday - thanks

♥ Wendy

Many Thanks Card

I used a digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil called Scrappy Dog for this card. This sweet puppy was colored with pencils and markers. The card is layered with three design papers and embellished with yarn, buttons and a pumpkin charm. 

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

Inspiration Station - #17 animal antics

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - sketch

Mo's - #309 thanks

The Cutie Pie - #165 cute

DigiChoosday - #45 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - thanks

Di's - lots of layers

♥ Wendy

 

Happy Thanksgiving Tag

 

I used two stamps to create this tag. The leaf stamp is from Craftsmart and the sentiment is from Embossing Arts. The tag is embellished with two diecuts (pumpkins and leaf) and ribbon. 

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Stamplorations Theme - Fall

Dare 2 Be Artzy - tag

The House that Stamps Built - N321 thankful for Fall

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #169 anything goes

Pammie's - #2145 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - Thanksgiving

Simon Says Wednesday - Thanksgiving

♥ Wendy

Snow Much Fun Card

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Winter Kiss for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes and embellished with glitter and a red pompom.

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

The Cutie Pie - #165 cute

The Corrosive - #11 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #169 anything goes

Pammie's - #2145 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #45 anything goes

Star Stampz - #28 winter

Polkadoodles - #46 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Thankful for my Friends Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Rocco Flowers for this card. The image is colored with pencils and markers. The card is layered with three design papers and two diecut shapes. Embellishments include ribbon, glitter and a leaf charm.

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

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - sketch (sponsor's digi)

We Love 2 Create - mixed media (pencils + markers) sponsor's digi

Pammie's - #2145 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - thanks

Digichoosday - #45 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - thanks

Polkadoodles - #46 anything goes

Di's - lots of layers

♥ Wendy

Happy Thanksgiving Card

I used a digital image from Taylormade Cards (Butterfly Notes) for this card. The card is layered with two design papers and embellished with a rubber stamped sentiment, felt leaf and two orange buttons.

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Taylor Made Cards - #11 fall colors (sponsor's image)

Time Out (5) - precious (Nature is precious and should be appreciated.)

No 19 Vintage Emporium - #1 vintage

Simon Says Monday - thanks/Thanksgiving

♥ Wendy

 

Hi Friend Tag

 

I used two rubber stamps to create this tag. The diva dog is from Lost Coast Stamps. The image is stamped on a 3x5 index card that I had used for a mixed media mop up. The tag is stenciled on and three paper scraps were also added. 

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

Stamplorations Stencil - anything goes

Dare 2 Be Artzy - tag/bookmark

Lost Coast Stamps - diva

Simon Says Wednesday - thinking of you

Word Art Wednesday - #516 anything goes + sentiment

Inspiration Station - #17 animal antics

♥ Wendy

Vintage Inspired Journal Page

I used an image from Gecko Galz (Her Beautiful Colors) for this journal page. The background was created with scrapbook paper scraps and pages torn from damaged books. Color was added with water color pencils and acrylic paint. 

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

Unstampabelle's - #117 color my world

Gecko Galz FB - magical memories + journal twist

Word Art Wednesday - #516 anything goes + sentiment

No. 19 Vintage Emporium - #1 vintage

Pammie's - #2145 anything goes

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Happy Thanksgiving Acorn Card

 

I used two rubber stamps to create this Autumn inspired card. The acorns are from Craftsmart and the sentiment is from Embossing Arts. The background was created with paper scraps and tempera paints. The acorns were painted with water color paints. The card is embellished with glitter and three golden pearls.

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

Stamplorations Theme - fall

The Corrosive - #11 anything goes

The House that Stamps Built - N321 thankful for Fall

Pink Gem - #23 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - Thanksgiving

♥Wendy

Thankful Mouse Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Too Cute Mouse Love for this card. The image is colored with markers and blended pencils. The card is layered and embellished with glitter and two heart shaped buttons. 

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

The Cutie Pie - #165 cute (sponsor's digi)

We Love 2 Create - #11 (markers+blended pencils) sponsor's digi

DigiChoosday - #44 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #516 anything goes

Inspiration Station - #17 animal antics

Simon Says Monday - thanks

Lemon Shortbread - #158 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Broken Heart Altered 3x5 Index Card Tag/Bookmark

I altered a 3x5 index card with design paper scraps, book pages and tissue from a dress pattern. Stencils and rubber stamps were also added (both from Stamplorations). The heart is a diecut that I tore in half and repaired with washi tape. 

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

Stamplorations - anything with a stencil

Pammie's - #2145 anything goes

Dare 2 Be Artzy - tag/bookmark

The Corrosive - #11 anything goes

Time Out (5) - love is precious

♥ Wendy

Thinking of You Card - Ching-Chou Kuik FB (DT)

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Peony Dawn for this card. The image is colored with water color paints. The card is layered with two diecuts and embellished with two types of lace, glitter and three paper flowers.

The Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook and Blogger Challenges for November are "Remembrance, Thanksgiving, Thinking of You or Thank you". That is a lot of crafting choices. I hope you will join us.

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - thinking of you

Word Art Wednesday - #516 anything goes + sentiment

Polkadoodles - #45 anything goes

Pink Gem - #23 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #169 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Time to Give Thanks Card

I used a digital stamp called Amanita from Mo's Digital Pencil for this card. The image is colored with markers. I used a sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday for the layout. The card is layered with three design papers and three flag diecuts (LaLaLand). The card is embellished with glitter, ribbon and two red buttons. 

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

Clever Dexter - give thanks

Mo's - #309 Thanks

Taylormade Cards - #11 Fall colors

Simon Says Monday - Thanksgiving

Dies R Us - #180 diecuts sold in shop

Passion 4 Markers - #616 3 DP's + colored with markers

Digichoosday - #44 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #516 sentiment

Cut it Up - #238 Thanks + diecuts

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - sketch above

♥ Wendy

 

Steampunk Altered Index Card

I used two rubber stamps to create this altered 4x6 index card. The clock is from Bo Bunny and the doodles are from Stamplorations. The stars are a stencil from Stamplorations. The background was created mixed media collage style using various design paper scraps and print from an old dictionary. 

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Stamplorations - anything goes with stencil

Polkadoodles - #45 anything goes

Time Out (5) - #200 Time is precious!

Crafter's Cafe - #277 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Merry Christmas Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Christmas Bunting for this card. The image is colored with markers. I used a layout from Sweet Sketch Wednesday. The card is layered with three design papers, a diecut shape and embossed snowflakes paper. Embellishments include yarn, glitter and buttons. 

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

Simon Says Monday - Christmas

Passion 4 Markers - #616 3 DP's the colored with markers

Outlawz Festive Friday - Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Di's - embossing

All Dressed Up FB - Christmas + sparkle

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - see above

All Dressed Up Blog - #122 anything goes

As You Like it - Buttons are my favorite round embellishment. They come in lots of sizes and colors so are perfect for almost any project. 

Pink Gem - #23 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Happy Thanksgiving Card

I used a digital stamp called Flower Fairy from Di's Digital Stamps for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with three design papers and I used a sketch from Sketch Wednesday for the layout. The card is embellished with glitter, an embossed leaf, ribbon, glitter and two buttons.

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

Clever Dexter - give thanks

Sweet Sketch Wednesday - above sketch

Taylor Made Cards - #11 Fall colors

Di's - embossing (dry)

Simon Says Monday - Thanksgiving

Passion 4 Markers - #626 3 DP's and markers

Word Art Wednesday - #516 sentiment

As You Like it - Buttons are my favorite round embellishment. They come in a variety of sizes and colors so they work for most projects.

Polkadoodles - #45 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Giraffe Tag

I used a vintage giraffe illustration for this mixed media, collage style tag. The tag is layered with paper scraps and various paints and inks. The spots were added with a rubber stamp. The tag is embellished with twine and three buttons. 

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #277 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #516 anything goes + sentiment

Time Out (5) - I think all animals in the animal kingdom are precious and measures should be taken to ensure their existence and safety. 

As You Like it - Buttons are my favorite round embellishment because they come in all colors and sizes. So they are perfect for all types of projects. 

♥ Wendy
 

Color Me Blue Mixed Media Project

 I used mixed media and collage techniques to create this 5x5 art square. I am playing in the Instagram #kickcollage challenge and the prompt was "blend". I used a variety of blue paints and papers to get a blend of blues. 

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

Unstampabelle's - #117 color my world

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Creatalicious - #222 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #277 anything goes

Word Art - #515 anything goes + sentiment

♥ Wendy

Happy Thanksgiving Card

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digital Stamps called Penny with Fox for this Happy Thanksgiving card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with diecut shapes (frame-Darice and pumpkins-Poppy Stamps) and embellished with embossed paper and glitter.

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Clever Dexter - give thanks

Polkadoodles - #44 anything goes

Di's - embossing

Simon Says Monday - Thanksgiving

Dies R Us - dies they sell

Outlawz Greetings - greeting and pink+brown (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #616 3 DP's and colored with markers

DigiChoosday - #44 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #515 anything goes + sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

Emily Bronte Autumn Poem

I altered a 4x6 index card using mixed media collage techniques for this project. The background was created using paper scraps and and paints. The leaves were made with a rubber stamp from Michael's. Doodle marks were made with a clear stamp from Stamplorations. 

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

Stamplorations Theme - stamps + fall

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Creatalicious - #222 anything goes

Pammie's - #2144 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #277 anything goes

Outlawz Festive Friday - Autumn

♥ Wendy

Altered Index Card

I used an image from a vintage postcard for this altered 3x5 index card. The card was created mixed media style with a variety of papers and paints. 

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

Unstampabelle's - #117 color my world

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Pammie's - #2144 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #277 anything goes

No 19 Vintage Emporium - #1 vintage

♥ Wendy

 

Favorite Memories Journal - Ching-Chou Kuik FB DT

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Drifting Soul for this journal cover. The image is colored with markers. The cover is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix) and embellished with ribbon, glitter and three paper flowers with pearl centers.

The Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook and Blogger Challenges for November are "Remembrance, Thanksgiving, Thinking of You or Thank You". I hope you will have a chance to join us!

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

Classic Design - #11 anything goes

Digichoosday - #43 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #44 anything goes

Pammie's - #2144 anything goes

Dies R Us - #180 dies they sell

Outlawz Festive Friday - anything goes

♥ Wendy