Art is Life - Mixed Media Art

 

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media art. Paper scraps and various types of paint were used to create the background. A stencil was used on one of the scraps. Splatters were made with Tim Holtz spray stains. Edges were inked with Tim Holtz distress ink. Beautiful redhead with wings is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Simon Says Monday - wings

We Love 2 Create - #3 mixed media

Wordart Wednesday - #752 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Windowsill - Mixed Media Art

 

I used a large index card as a base for this mixed media project. Paper scraps were layered to create a background. A negative diecut was used to create a windowsill. The plant is from Etsy. Edges are inked with Tim Holtz distress ink. 

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

Simon Says Monday - wings

Paper Funday - #87 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Summer Fun Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Love Bird Skateboard for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is embellished with orange glitter.

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

Mirtillamente - #55 anything goes

Pink Gem - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Kleuren met Potloden - colored with pencils

Pammie's - #2619 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - wings

♥ Wendy

Paper Collage Ladies - Printable Download

 

This set of eight paper collage ladies has been added to the Etsy Shop. Perfect for your whimsical paper crafting projects.

♥ Wendy

Vintage Botanical Flowers - Printables (Set of 3)

 

I have added a set of 42 vintage botanical flowers to the Etsy Shop. You can use as is or just use the flowers bloom in your artwork. 

You can find this set here.

♥ Wendy

Swan - Mixed Media Art

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media art. The background was created with paper scraps. It got too busy for me so I gessoed over it and then made doodles in the wet paint. A rubber stamp was used in the corner. Colors added with water colors and acrylic paints. Edges are distressed with TH distress ink. The lovely vintage woman with her swan is from Etsy. 

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

Paper Funday - #87 anything goes

Classic Design - anything goes

Pammie's - #2619 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - wings

♥ Wendy
 

Magical Moth - Mixed Media Art

 

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media art. Paper scraps were added for color and dimension. Paints used were water colors and acrylics. Splatters were made with Tim Holtz spray stain. The edges are inked with TH distress ink. The moth woman is from Etsy. 

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

We Love 2 Create - #3 mixed media

Wordart Wednesday - #751 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Classic Design - anything goes

Pammie's - #2619 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - wings

♥ Wendy

Happy Mother's Day Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Flowers Elephant for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from spellbinders and embellished with a paper flower with pearl center.

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

Pattie's - #242 anything goes

Diecut Divas - celebrations 

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Kleuren met Potloden - pencils

♥ Wendy

Hello Beach - Mixed Media Art

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media art. Ink pads were used to create the pattern that you see on the background. A paper scrap and color was added with Dina Wakley and Tim Holtz paints. The edges are distressed with TH ink. The vintage bathing beauty is from Etsy. 

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

Paper Funday - #87 anything goes

We Love 2 Create - #3 mixed media

Wordart Wednesday - #751 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - colorful

Classic Design - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Magical Day - Mixed Media Art

 

I used a large index card as a base for this mixed media art. Paper scraps were added to create a background. Water color paints and Tim Holtz distress ink were used for color. The magical mushroom head woman is from Etsy. 

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

Colourful Options - rainbow of colors

Wordart Wednesday - #751 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Classic Design - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - colorful

♥ Wendy

Fly Away Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Flyaway Butterfly for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with two paper flowers with pearl centers.

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

All Dressed Up FB - one of my favorite colors is yellow (sponsor's digi)

Colorful Options - black+white+pop of color

Mirtillamente - #55 anything goes

Star Stampz - #81 seeing double (2 flowers)

♥ Wendy

Fornasetti Woman - Mixed Media Art

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media art. The background was created with a paper scrap painted with acrylic paint and tissue paper from Dina Wakley. Additional color was added with Tim Holtz distress sprays. The edges are inked with TH distress ink. The lovely Fornasetti woman is from Etsy. 

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #147 anything goes

Colorful Options - black+white+pop of color

Paper Funday - #87 anything goes

We Love 2 Create - #3 mixed media

Simon Says Monday - feminine

Pammie's - #2618 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Fashionable 1960's Printable

 

I have added this new printable to my Etsy Shop. It features eight ladies dressed in 1960's fashions. Perfect for all your paper crafting projects. 

♥ Wendy

Chasing Rainbows Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Pickles and Umbrella for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with a diecut flag from LaLa Land and a paper flower with a pearl center. 

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

Pink Gem - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - furry friends

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #836 furry friends

Simon Says Wednesday - colorful

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Wordart Wednesday - #751 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Steampunk Card

 

I used a free image from Gecko Galz for this card. You can get yours here. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Spellbinders and embellished with washi tape and two paper flowers.

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

Gecko Galz - steampunk challenge (sponsor's digi)

Crafts Galore Encore - #147 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Paper Funday - #87 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #751 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Simon Says Monday - feminine

♥ Wendy

Welcome Baby Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Mirtillamente called Giraffe for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with a diecut flag from Lala Land and blue glitter. 

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

Diecut Divas - celebrations

Mirtillamente - #55 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #4 anything goes

Classic Design - anything goes/furry friends

Passion 4 Markers - #836 furry friends/animals

Simon Says Wednesday - colorful

♥ Wendy

Lovely Princess - Mixed Media Art

I used a heavy book page as the base for this mixed media art. Layers of scraps were added to create a background. Marks were made with a grey Posca pen. Edges are inked with TH distress ink. The lovely girl with a crown is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - black+white+pop of color

Wordart Wednesday - #750 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes/no squares

Classic Design - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - feminine

Simon Says Wednesday - colorful

♥ Wendy

Flapper Woman - Mixed Media Art

A painted heavy book page was used as a base for this junk journal page. Tissue paper from Dina Wakley added to the design. Additional color was added with a yellow inkpad. The edges were inked with Tim Holtz distress ink. The art deco woman is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - black+white+pop of color

Pammie's - #2618 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - feminine

♥ Wendy
 

Happy Birthday Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Party Mouse with Flowers for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Spellbinders. 

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

Diecut Divas - celebrations

Polkadoodles - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #606 summertime (sponsor's digi)

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

Classic Design - furry friend 

Lil Patch - #277 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #836 furry friend/animal

♥ Wendy

Marilyn Monroe - Mixed Media

 

This journal page was created using the inside of an envelope as a base. A negative diecut shape was layered on top of that. Punched squares were attached with Tim Holtz mini attacher. Yellow color was added with a tempera stick. Marilyn Monroe is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - black+white+pop of color

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Classic Design - anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #277 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - feminine

♥ Wendy

You are my Hero Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Pattie's Creations called Gnome in a Tea Cup for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Spellbinders and is embellished with gold glitter.

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

Pattie's - #242 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #835 hero

Wordart Wednesday - #750 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes

Pammie's - #2618 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Printable - 1960's Mod Fashions

This new printable has been added to the Etsy Shop. Perfect for your retro/vintage journal pages.

♥ Wendy
 

Summer Wishes Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Spring flower for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with two paper flowers with pearl centers.

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

Star Stampz - #81 anything goes + double flowers (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #606 summertime

Wordart Wednesday - #750 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

♥ Wendy

Retro Woman - Mixed Media Art

 

I used a large index card as a base for this mixed media art. The background was created with scaps of paper and two washi tapes. Color was added with Tim Holtz distress spray and blue tempera paint. Edges were inked with TH distress ink. The blue haired woman is from Etsy. 

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #147 anything goes

Colorful Options - black+white+pops of color

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Classic Design - anything goes

♥ Wendy

You Can Do It Card

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called You Can Do It. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with red glitter.

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

Passion 4 Markers - #835 hero

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Pattie's - #242 anything goes

Mirtillamente - #55 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Make a Wish Birthday Celebration - Mixed Media Art

This mixed media art started on a large index card. Paper scraps and a diecut shape from Dress My Craft were used to create a background. Color was added with Tim Holtz distress sprays and Dina Wakley paint splatters. Edges are inked with TH distress ink. The beautiful kitty fairy is from Etsy. 

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

Diecut Divas - celebrations - Birthday

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged friends

Wordart Wednesday - #750 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Classic Design - furry friend

♥ Wendy

Hugs Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Bear Pulling Up daisies for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with a paper flower with a pearl center.

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

Classic Design - anything goes + furry friends

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged friends

DigiChoosday - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #606 summertime (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

1960's Ladies - Printable Collage Sheet

 

This 1960's set of ladies with flowers in their hair printables is in the Etsy Shop. Perfect for your Spring and Summer paper crafting projects.

♥ Wendy

My Hero Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Hugs for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with two red buttons.

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

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes 

Classic Design - anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #835 hero

Wordart Wednesday - #750 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Poe Cat - Mixed Media Art

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media art. The background was created with paper scraps. Splatters and spritz were added with Tim Holtz and Dina Wakley paints. The fussy cut Edgar Allan Poe cat is from Etsy. 

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

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Classic Design - anything goes + furry friends

Pammie's - #2617 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - four legged friends

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Edgar Allan Cat - Mixed Media Art

 

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media art. The background was covered with paper scraps. Tim Holtz distress ink was used on the edges. The butterfly is from a Tim Holtz embellishment package. The Edgar Allan Poe cat is a fussy cut from Etsy.

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

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Classic Design - anything goes + furry friends

Pammie's - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - four legged friends

♥ Wendy

Grateful for my friends Card

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Bear and Bunny for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered on a piece of stenciled bookpage and is embellished with a diecut shape flag (LaLaLand) and a paper flower.

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

Paper Funday - #86 anything goes+diecut

Classic Design - anything goes + furry friends

Passion 4 Markers - #834 dots

Wordart Wednesday - #749 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Simon Says Monday - four legged friends

♥ Wendy

 

Fancy Woman - Mixed Media Art

This junk journal page was created on a heavy sheet of book page. The background was made with tissue papers: Dina Wakley, a dress pattern and packaging. Additional color was added with tempera paint. A spiral circle stamp was used for three inked marks. The avante garde woman is from Etsy.

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

Colourful Options - rainbow of colors

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

Pammie's - #2617 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Cowgirl's Rule - Mixed Media Art

This mixed media art started with a large index card. Paper scraps were added for texture. The white clouds are made with crepe paper. Edges are distressed with Tim Holtz ink. The cowgirl is from Etsy. 

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

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

As You Like It - I like to use brights for my mixed media projects because I think they capture the eye.

Classic Design - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Hello Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Blooming Buzzy Bee Gnome for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished a paper punched flag shape and glitter. 

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

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #834 dots + stripes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #5 anything goes

As You Like It - I like using pastels for my summery crafts because it gives them a sunnier and lighter feel. 

Wordart Wednesday - #749 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Hope Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Little Seedling for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered on hand painted paper scraps (featuring two different stencil designs) and is embellished with a paper flower.

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

Star Stampz - #81 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Craft - #778 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Time Out - #311 pastel+hope+tree+bloom

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #276 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - more than one stencil

♥ Wendy

Art is Life - Mixed Media Art

 

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media project. The card was painted with watercolor paints and sprayed with Tim Holtz Spray Stain and Distress Oxides. The cat lady is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Wordart Wednesday - #749 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

As You Like It - I like to use bright and bold colors on my mixed media projects because they catch the eye better.

♥ Wendy

Retro Mermaid Printables

This set of retro mermaids has been added to the printables in my Etsy Shop. Perfect for your summer papercrafting projects or junk journaling.

♥ Wendy

Tea Time Kitty - Mixed Media Art

 

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media art. Stenciling was done with two different stencils and paper scraps were added to create a background. The edges are inked with Tim Holtz distress ink. The kitty with her mug is from Etsy. 

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

Simon Says Monday - 2 different stencils

Wordart Wednesday - #749 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Classic Design - furry friends

♥ Wendy

Mid-century Asian Females - Printable

This set of mid-century Asian females is now in the Etsy Shop. Perfect designs for your journaling and papercrafting projects.

♥ Wendy

Blooms Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Daisy Fairy for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with a diecut flag (LaLaLand) and gold glitter. 

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

Colorful Options - yellow

Mirtillamente - #54 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - anything goes + no squares

Classic Design - anything goes 

All Dressed Up Blog - #172 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #834 stripes + dots

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

♥ Wendy