Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Adventure Matchbook Style Gift Card Holder


 

I used a rubber stamp from Studio G and a sketch from YNS for this gift card holder. The project is layered and embellished with three buttons.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #545 sentiment

As You Like It - This is my favorite gift card holder to make. It is easy to cut and fold and lies pretty flat for mailing. 

YNS - #185 sketch

Dream Valley - #271 summer colors

Pammie's - #2222 color palette (see above)

Simon Says Monday - up in the air

♥ Wendy


Surprise Gift Card Holder


I used a digital stamp from Di's Digi Stamps called Blossom Daisy for this matchbook style gift card holder. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The project is embellished with yellow and turquoise glitter.

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

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like It - This is my favorite way to give a gift card. It is easy to cut and fold into a little surprise package. 

Di's - hand colored image

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes

Dream Valley - #271 summer colors

Simon Says Monday - up in the air (sitting on a branch of a tree)

♥ Wendy

Monday, May 30, 2022

Altered Playing Card

I used a page torn from a damaged book that I used to mop up water colors with for the background paper on this card. The project is layered with a stamp, mushroom and sentiment from Tim Holtz. Dimension was added with two buttons and thread.

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

Arty Divas - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #545 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Matchbook Gift Card Holder

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Holly Butterfly for this matchbook gift card holder. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The project is layered with a two diecut shapes and embellished with glitter.

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

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - not a card

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

Passion 4 Markers - #642 spots + stripes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #545 sentiment

As You Like it - This is my favorite type of gift card holder because it is easy to assemble with on piece of paper and a couple of folds. 

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes

Di's Digital Stamps - hand colored image

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes 

♥ Wendy
 

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Narwhal Journal Page

I used a rubber stamps from Jane Davenport for this journal page. The background was colored with tempera paints. The page is embellished with glitter, a diecut shape and three buttons.

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

Lost Coast Stamps - under the sea

Simon Says Monday - not a card

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Friday, May 27, 2022

Just for You Wooden Gift Basket


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Miranda for this wooden gift basket. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The project is layered with a diecut circle and embellished with a ribbon bow and two buttons.

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Gal's Corner - #231 buttons + bow

Simon Says Monday - not a card

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - spots + stripes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #545 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Metal Tin Gift Box


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Sleepy Time for this decorated metal tin gift container. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The project is layered with a diecut circle shape and embellished with striped ribbon and a button.

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up - #128 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - not a card

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #642 spots + stripes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #545 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

See You In Paris Altered Playing Card


I used images from Gecko Galz Paris Flea Market Stamps and Splish Splash for this altered playing card. The background paper is torn from a damaged book and painted with water colors.

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

Gecko Galz FB - beautifal places and architecture

Gecko Galz Blogger - Paris

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes

Arty Divas - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - not a card

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Monday, May 23, 2022

Happy Birthday Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Carol for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (frame-Darice, flowers-Spellbinder) and embellished with pink pearls.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #544 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #182 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #641 pearls

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

Colour Crazy - #20 anything goes

Cut it Up - #252 in the country + diecuts

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

♥ Wendy


 

Sunday, May 22, 2022

Birthday Card



I used a digital stamp from Mo's Digital Pencil for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. I used a sketch from Outlawz Wednesday for the layout. The card is layered and embellished with lace, gems and buttons.

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

Crafty Gal's Corner - #231 buttons

Word Art Wednesday - #544 sentiment

Outlawz Wednesday - sketch

As You Like it - Cookies and milk are my favorite snack, especially chocolate chip cookies. Yum!

Passion 4 Markers - #641 gems

Simon Says Wednesday - layers

Colour Crazy - #20 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Saturday, May 21, 2022

You Shine Card

I used  a rubber stamp from Impression Obsession for this card. The mermaid is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecuts on embossed paper. Embellishments include pearls, gems and two starfish charms.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #544 sentiment

Your Next Stamp - sunshine day

Lost Coast Stamps - under the sea

Dream Valley - #270 embellish it

Passion 4 Markers - #641 pearls + gems

Simon Says Monday - textured paper

♥ Wendy

 

Flowers for You Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Little Ladybird for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered on a piece of embossed paper with a diecut circle shape and a design paper scrap. The shape was textured with a tool. The card is embellished with paper flowers with pearl center and three mini gems.

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

All Dressed Up FB - flowers

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - lots of flowers

Creations in Pink - pink

All Dressed Up Blog - #128 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - texture (embossed paper+distressing)

Passion 4 Markers - #641 pearls+gems

Colorful Options - pink

♥ Wendy 



 

Friday, May 20, 2022

Fish Card


I used a rubber stamp from The Artistic Stamper to create this card. The image is colored with water color paints. The card is layered on embossed paper with two die cut shapes (Darice) and embellished with seed beads.

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

Star Stampz - #34 water

Word Art Wednesday - #533 sentiment

YNS - #184 sunshine day

Lost Coast Stamps - under the sea

Simon Says Wednesday - layers

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Missing You Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Too Cute Mouse for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two embossed papers and two diecut shapes. The card is embellished with glitter and three golden yellow gems.

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

As You Like it - Cheese is one of my favorite foods. I love all types and in many ways.

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #182 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - texture (embossed papers+distressed edges)

Passion 4 Markers - #641 gems

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

Simon Says Wednesday - layers

♥ Wendy
 

Summer Beach Party Card



I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Beach Days for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Darice+Sizzix) and embellished with orange glitter, yellow gems and a glass fish bead.

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

Diecut Divas - anything goes + diecuts

Star Stampz - #34 water 

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

Creative Moments - #234 summer is here

Passion 4 Markers - gems 

Dream Valley - #270 embellish it

♥ Wendy


 

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Altered Playing Card (ATC)


I used an image from Gecko Galz (Leonardo's Vision) for this altered playing card. The background of the card was done mixed media style with paper scraps, paints, inks and a blue Posca marker. 


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


Gecko Galz FB - color challenge + memories


Word Art Wednesday - #544 sentiment


Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #182 anything goes


Simon Says Wednesday - layers


♥ Wendy







 

Make a Wish Card



I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Country Girl for this card. The image was colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with three diecut hexagon shapes (Tutti Designs). Pink glitter and a paper flower were added for embellishments. 

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

All Dressed Up FB - flowers

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - lots of flowers

Creations in Pink - pink

Dies R Us - #193 dies they sell

All Dressed Up Blog - #128 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #641 pearl on flower

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - layers

Colorful Options - pink

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Marilyn Journal Page


I used a Marilyn Monroe image from the Bombshell set (Gecko Galz) for this journal page. The page is layered with paper scraps and I used die cut negative for the frames. The textured paper was inked to highlight the grain. 

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

Gecko Galz FB - journal page+splash of color using a black and white image

Word Art Wednesday - #544 sentiment

Penny's - #521 anything goes

Creations in Pink - lots of pink

Simon Says Monday - textured paper + layers + tears

Colorful Options - pink

♥ Wendy



Monday, May 16, 2022

Sunshine Mermaid Card



I used a rubber stamp mermaid from Impression Obsession for this shaped card. The background is a page torn from a damaged book that has been inked. The image is lightly colored with markers. The sun is diecuts from Darice and Sizzix.

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Your Next Stamp - #184 sunshiny day

Creative Moments - #234 summer is here

Lost Coast Stamps - under the sea

Word Art Wednesday - #543 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Mermaid Shadow Box - Ching-Chou Kuik FB (DT)


I used a digital stamp called Enchanting Gold from the Klimt Style Mermaid Set of 2 for this shadow box. The image is colored with markers and metallic tempera crayon. The project is embellished with glitter and sea shells.

The Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook and Blogger Challenge for May is "anything goes". I hope you will join us. There is also a "just colour it" challenge available for those of you who don't have time to create a project with your colored image. 


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

DigiDoodle - #49 fantasy (mermaid)

Sheepski - #62 for the girls

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

Penny's - #521 anything goes

Dream Valley - #270 embellishments

♥ Wendy


Sweet Summer Wishes Card




I used a digital stamp from Di's Digi Stamps called Daisy Bear for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The layout is a sketch from Outlawz Sketch. The card is embellished with embossed paper, a die cut border (Karen Burniston), gold glitter and three orange buttons.

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

Passion 4 Markers - #640 boys

Outlawz Wednesday - sketch

Di's - lots of flowers

Dies R Us - #193 dies they sell

Creative Moments - #234 summer is here

Simon Says Monday - texture (layers+embossed paper)

♥ Wendy
 

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Thinking of You Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bunny Sweet As Candy for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with one diecut and embellished with two buttons.

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

Passion 4 Markers - #640 boys

Word Art Wednesday - #543 sentiment

As You Like It - Cotton candy is one of my favorite carnival treats. It is so sweet and delicious!

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Welcome Baby Card


I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Giraffe and Bird for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a border diecut from Karen Burniston and embellished with glitter and three buttons. 

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

Rachelle Anne Miller FB - baby boy

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #640 boys

Outlawz Wednesday Sketch - see above

Dies R Us - #193 dies they sell

♥ Wendy



Saturday, May 14, 2022

Adventure Bookmark/Tag

I created this bookmark/tag using paper scraps, washi tape and vintage ephemera. Color was added with water color crayons. 

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #99 anything goes

Taylormade - masculine 

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

CRAFT - #637 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Happy Birthday Little Dude Card


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Dude for this card. The image was colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with paper scraps and a diecut waste product. Three buttons were added as embellishments. 

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #640 boys

Word Art Wednesday - #543 anything goes

Outlawz Wednesday - sketch

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friday, May 13, 2022

Celebrate Your Birthday Card


I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called By the River for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut border from Karen Burniston and embellished with green glitter pen and three buttons.

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

Diecut Divas - anything goes + diecut

Digichoosday - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #640 boys (sponsor's digi)

Outlawz Wednesday Sketch - see above

CRAFT - #637 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Frida Mixed Media Index Card

I used a rubber stamp from Lost Coast Stamps to create this altered index card. The background was made with water color crayons, acrylic paint and a scrap of design paper. 

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

Lost Coast Stamps - #143 strong woman (sponsor's stamp)

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

Word Art Wednesday - #543 sentiment 

♥ Wendy



 

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Putting on the Ritz Tag

I used an image from Gecko Galz (Miss Paris) for this tag. The background was created mixed media style with alcohol inks, paper scraps, and inks. The tag is embellished with a red ribbon bow and washi tape.

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

Gecko Galz FB - blame it on the ritz and splashes of color on a grey day

Simon Says Monday - alcohol inks

Crafty Gal's Corner - #231 bow

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

Gecko Galz Blog - Paris

Penny's - #521 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Mermaid Metal Tin - Ching-Chou Kuik DT (FB)

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Solitary Dream from the Klimt Style Mermaid Set of 2 for this altered gift tin. The image is colored with markers and inks. The project is embellished with glitter and a seashell.

The Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook and Blogger Challenge for May theme is "anything goes". I hope you will find the time to join us! 


Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook now has a "just colour it" challenge in the albums also. I know some of you don't have time to make a project with your colored digital stamp. This is the perfect challenge for you.

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

DigiDoodles - #49 fantasy (mermaid)

Rabisco - #30 anything goes

Star Stampz - #34 Mother Ocean (mermaid)

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Thinking of You CArd

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Flower Bunch for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with one diecut shape on top of a background created with alcohol inks. The card is embellished with two orange buttons.

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

Colour Crazy - #18 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #594 hand colored image

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

Outlawz Crash Your Stash - buttons (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - alcohol inks

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #640 boys

♥ Wendy


 

See You in Paris


I created this mixed media project on a 4x6 index card. Stenciling was done with acrylics and an abstract background was added with alcohol inks. The beautiful woman is from the Gecko Galz Pretty Women collage sheet. 

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

Gecko Galz FB - blame it on the Ritz

Simon Says Monday - alcohol inks

Word Art Wednesday - #543 sentiment

Gecko Galz Blog - Paris

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

I used two stamps to create this birthday card. The flower is from AA+Create and the sentiment is from Embossing Arts. The background was created with alcohol inks. The card is CAS in style and simply embellished with two buttons.

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

Dare 2 Be Artzy - flowers

AAA Cards - #214 mood board (birthday+tie dye effect)

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - alcohol inks

♥ Wendy

 

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Flourish Journal Page


I used a pretty lady from Gecko Galz (Colorful Cuties) for this journal page. The background was created with ink pads, markers and a piece of scrapbook paper. 

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

Gecko Galz FB - journal page

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

♥ Wendy

Monday, May 9, 2022

April Showers Card

I created a background with alcohol inks for this card. The flower is one of my favorite rubber stamps from Inkadinkado. The diecut is from LaLa Land (also one of my faves). The card is embellished wiith orange ribbon.

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

Dare 2 Be Artzy - flowers

Your Next Stamp - flowers

Di's - ribbon

DigiChoosday - #18 anything goes

Allsorts - #675 one of my favorite stamps and diecuts

Simon Says Monday - alcohol inks

♥ Wendy
 

Flowers Everywhere Journal Page

I used a vintage image from Gecko Galz (Ain't She Cute) for this journal page. The background was created with design paper scraps and ink. 

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

Simon Says Wednesday - feminine

Gecko Galz FB - journal page

♥ Wendy

 

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Happy Mother's Day Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Sunshine Delight Happy Days for this card. The image is colored with markers and blended pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix and Darice) and embellished with glitter, lace and a paper flowers.

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

Sheepski - #62 for the girls

We Love 2 Create - #5 mixed media (markers+pencils) sponsor's digi

Di's - lace

Cupcake Inspirations - #543 Mother's Day + colors in photo

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

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

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes 

Crafty Catz - #594 hand colored image

♥ Wendy
 

Do What You Love

This is a mixed media/collage altered 4x6 index card. The background was created with ink pads and paper scraps. The vintage designs are from Lilli Rain and Lisa's Altered Arts. The sentiment is from Tim Holtz. 

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

Taylor made Cards - masculine project

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Happy Birthday Card


 

I used two rubber stamps from Dare 2 Be Artzy to spell Happy Birthday on this CAS card. The balloons are diecuts from Paper Smooches. The background was created with water color paints. The card is embellished with three buttons. 

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

Outlawz Crash Your Stash - buttons

Dies R Us - dies they sell (Paper Smooches)

AAA Cards - #214 mood board + birthday

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Allsorts - #675 favorite stamp set and diecuts used 

♥ Wendy