Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Humorous Summer Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Di's DigiStamps called Seaside Izzy for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Spellbinder) and embellished with glitter, ribbon and a metal starfish button (shank removed).

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

Passion 4 Markers - #696 holiday + markers

Word Art Wednesday - #601 sentiment

Crafty Catz - #643 anything goes

Di's - funny

Simon Says Monday - vacation

Polkadoodles - #25 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Dog Days of Summer Humorous Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Scruff Gardening for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with ribbon and a paper flower.

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

Colored Pencils - anything goes

Pink Gem - #13 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #25 anything goes

Di's - funny

Dream Valley - #297 diecut (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - vacation

DigiChoosday - #25 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy


Hello Beach Card


I used an image from Gecko Galz (By the Shore) for this card. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Sizzix) and embellished with washi tape. I can't tell if the little girl is frightened of the crab or feels sorry for it. 

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

Colorful Options - peach

Gecko Galz FB - diamond shape+colors

Simon Says Wednesday - vacation

Pink Gem - #13 anything goes

Dream Valley - #297 diecut 

Simon Says Monday - vacation

♥ Wendy


Monday, June 26, 2023

Summer Vacation Fun Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Bucket and Spade for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with four diecuts (Spellbinder and Casual Fridays). The stitched sun was added to the digital stamp before printing. The card is embellished with a blue pearl. 

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

Colorful Options - peach 

All Dressed Up - #141 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #695 markers + diecuts

Simon Says Wednesday - vacation

Creative Knockouts - #497 stitched (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - vacation

♥ Wendy


Sunday, June 25, 2023

Waiting on the Beach Card



I used a digital stamp from Conie Fong called Flowers on the Beach for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice+Sizzix) and embellished with glitter and two star fish charms.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #695 markers+diecuts

Simon Says Wednesday - vacation

Crafty Catz - #643 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #25 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Have a Cheesy Birthday Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Birthday Mousy for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice and Sizzix) and embellished with glitter and five beads.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Colored Pencils - anything goes colored pencils

Simon Says Monday - add a number

DigiChoosday - #24 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's Digistamps - funny

♥ Wendy


Saturday, June 24, 2023

Go with the Waves Card


I used an image from Gecko Galz (By the Shore) for this card. The card is alyered with a diecut shape (Sizzix) and embellished with washi tape.

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

Gecko Galz FB - diamond shape and color challenges

Word Art Wednesday - #601 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - vacation

Crafty Catz - #643 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Summer Vacation Card


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Pool Party for this square card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The stitching was added in photoshop before I printed and colored the digital stamp. The card is layered and embellished with two diecut geckos from Your Next Die Shop, glossy accents on glasses and three buttons.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

All Dressed Up Blog - #141 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - add a number

Passion 4 Markers - #595 markers+diecuts

Simon Says Wednesday - vacation

Creative Knockouts - #497 stitching (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Friday, June 23, 2023

Wishing you all the Best Card - Ching-Chou Kuik Design Team (FB)



I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Rosy for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers and is embellished with orange glitter, a stitched felt corner sticker and two paper flowers.

The Ching-Chou Blogger Challenge for June are "anything goes". I hope you can join us!

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

Polkadoodles - #24 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #24 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #601 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #497 stitches

♥ Wendy


Thursday, June 22, 2023

Happy Third Birthday Card



I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Party Animal for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is layered with four diecut shapes (Darice+Sizzix) and embellished with two orange buttons.

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

Colored Pencils - June anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - add a number

Pammie's - #2324 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #601 sentiment

♥ Wendy



 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

April Showers Card


I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Spring Rain for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Sizzix and embellished with three paper punched flowers with pearl centers and crystal glitter.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes

Star Stampz - #47 weather

Creations in Pink - #59 pink

Passion 4 Markers - #695 dies+punches

Word Art Wednesday - #601 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Dog

I used a digital stamp from Gerda Steiner called Dachshund Valentine for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Darice+Sizzix) and embellished with two buttons.

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

Coloring with Pencils- June colored pencils

Pammie's - #2324 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - add a number

Polkadoodles - #24 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #24 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 


Monday, June 19, 2023

Have a Magical Day Card


I used a digital stamp from Moonflower  called Ashlee Toad Faery to create this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix and Darice) and embellished with lots of pink glitter and a pink flower.

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

Outlawz Greeting - fairy tale wishes + sparkle

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

Creations in Pink - #59 lots of pink

Word Art Wednesday - #600 sentiment

Crafty Catz - anything goes/fun

Pammie's - #2324 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Sunday, June 18, 2023

Masculine Card


I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called Gone Fishing for this shaped card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with glitter and two buttons.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

613 Avenue Create - summertime 

Kleuren met potloden - colored pencils (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Crafty Catz - fun

♥ Wendy

Friends Tag


I used a word phrase rubber stamp from Lost Coast Stamps for this tag. The butterfly and bird are from a Craftsmart rubber set. The designs were colored in with markers. The tag is embellished with a ribbon hanger. 

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

Word Art Wednesday - #600 sentiment

Lost Coast Stamps - #169 use some words

Polkadoodles - #24 anything goes

Rabisco - #46 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Saturday, June 17, 2023

Playing in the Sunshine Card



I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Beach Days for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Darice and Tutti Designs) and embellished with lots of glitter and two mini red buttons.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

613 Avenue - summer time

Word Art Wednesday - #600 sentiment

Star Stampz - weather

Simon Says Wednesday - lots of layers

Crafty Catz - fun

Polkadoodles - #24 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thinking of You Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Winnie Sunshine Delight Coffee for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Sizzix) and embellished with glitter and three orange buttons.

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

Pink Gem - #12 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - beverages

Through the Purple Haze - #205 buttons

DigiChoosday - #23 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

I Love Pro Markers - #537 markers+sparkle

As You Like it - I like to make and send thinking of you cards because they can brighten someone's day.

♥ Wendy


Friday, June 16, 2023

Have a Magical Day Card


I used a digital stamp from Colour of Love called Sugar Plum Fairy for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecuts (Spellbinder and Darice) and embellished with glitter. 

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

Creations in Pink - #59 mainly pink

Outlawz Greeting - fairytale wishes + sparkle

Dream Valley - #296 summer colors (sponsor's digi)

I love Promarkers - #537 markers+sparkle (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - lots of layers

Word Art Wednesday - #600 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Happy Father's Day Card


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Garden Boy for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix) and embellished with two buttons.

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


All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

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

Creative Moments - #246 boys/men

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Simon Says Wednesday - lots of layers

As You Like It - I like making Father's Day cards to recognize the special dads in my life and family.

All Dressed Up Blogger - #141 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Happy Father's Day Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Something to Say for this shaped card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with three mini yellow buttons.

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

Craft Galore Encore - #112 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

613 Avenue Create - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #23 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - lots of layers

DigiChoosday - #23 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - masculine

As You Like It - Father's Day is one of my favorite non-birthday occasions because I feel like Dad's need to have a special day just like Moms do.

♥ Wendy


I Love Coffee Tag


I used a digital stamp from Vera Lane (Whimsical Coffee Lover) for this tag. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The shape is a diecut from Sizzix. Green ribbon was added for a tie.

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

Paper Funday - #54 no squares (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #12 anything goes

Di's - beverages

Polkadoodles - #23 anything goes

I Love Promarkers - #537 anything goes with markers

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Follow Your Inner Moonlight Journal Page - Ching-Chou Kuik Design Team (FB)

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called The Pale Moon for this journal page. The image comes in grayscale so it had a lot of blending and shadows. I lightly colored with markers and water color paints. The page is created with paper scraps and paints. Embellishments include washi tape and a scrap of plastic from a produce bag. The sentiment is from Dina Wakley. 

The Ching-Chou Kuik Challenge for June is "anything goes". I hope you will join us. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #600 sentiment

Dream Valley - #296 summer colors

DigiChoosday - #23 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - lots of layers

♥ Wendy


Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Style is Eternal Card


I used a masculine image from Gecko Galz (Sharp Dressed Man) for this card. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Sizzix) and embellished with two buttons.

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

Gecko Galz FB - gentlemen+Colors

Penny's - #548 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #641 anything goes

Creative Moments - #246 men

Simon Says Monday - masculine

♥ Wendy

Best Life Tag


I used a rubber stamp from Lost Coast Stamps for this tag. The image is stamped with brown ink and colored with markers and colored pencils. The tag is embellished with ribbon and two buttons.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes

Colored Pencils - June

Lost Coast Stamps - #168 minis

Polkadoodles - #23 anything goes

Through the Purple Haze - #205 buttons

♥ Wendy

Monday, June 12, 2023

Nature's Glory ATC


I used mixed media techniques to create this altered playing card (ATC). The background was created with various types of paint and a scrap of book page. The flower was cut from bits and pieces of paper scraps I had on my desk. Marks were made with posca pens.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

We Love to Create - #5 mixed media (paints+brown ink+markers)

Word Art Wednesday - #599 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Through the Purple Haze - flower

♥ Wendy


Little Dude Card


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 a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with washi tape and two buttons.

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

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

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

DigiChoosday - #22 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #693 boys

Creative Moments - #246 boys/men

Simon Says Monday - masculine

♥ Wendy

Coffee Tag


I used a digital stamp from Vera Lane Studio (Whimsical Coffee Lover) for this tag. The image is colored with colored pencils. Gingham ribbon was used for a hanger.

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

Paper Funday - #54 no squares (sponsor's digi)

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Di's - beverages

Pink Gem - #12 anything goes

Dream Valley - #296 summer colors

♥ Wendy

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Rodeo Sweetheart Card


I used an image from Gecko Galz (Rodeo Sweethearts) for this card. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Sizzix) and embellished with two purple buttons.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes

Penny's - #548 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #641 anything goes

Gecko Galz FB - diamond shapes + colors

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes

♥ Wendy

You Are An Inspiration Tag


I used a rubber stamp set from tthe $1 Tree for this tag. The dragonflies are colored with water color paints. Glitter was added to the wings. Raffia was used for the tie.

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

Creative Inspiration - #3 anything goes

Paper Funday - #54 no squares

Lost Coast Stamps - #168 minis

DigiChoosday - #22 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #599 sentiment

♥ Wendy


Saturday, June 10, 2023

Flower Most Rare ATC


I altered a playing card using mixed media techniques. The background was created with water color and acrylic paints. Marks were made with Posca pens. The flower was created from cut out paper scraps. 

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

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #207 anything goes

We Love to Create - #5 mixed media (paints+markers+ink)

Word Art Wednesday - #599 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

A Place to Start - anything goes 

♥ Wendy

Wishing you a Magical Summer Card



I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Unicorn Princess for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice+Sizzix) and embellished with embossed paper and yellow glitter.

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


Outlawz Greetings - fairy tale wishes+sparkle (sponsor's digi)

Paper Funday - #54 no squares

Crafty Catz - #641 anything goes

Star Stampz - #47 weather

♥ Wendy

Friday, June 9, 2023

Fun in the Sun Card




I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called Sailing Boat for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix+Darice) and embellished with two mini buttons.

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

Colorful Options - peach

Crafty Calendar - summertime (sponsor's digi)

613 Avenue Create - summertime

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #693 man/boy

♥ Wendy

Live Simply-Bloom Wildly ATC


I used mixed media techniques to alter a playing card (ATC). Water color and acrylic paints were used to add color. Posca pen created the marks. The flower is a diecut shape from Tim Holtz. 

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

A Place to Start - anything goes

Your Scrapbook Place - anything goes

Paper Funday - #54 no squares

Simon Says Monday - not a card

Word Art Wednesday - #599 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

♥ Wendy


See You at the Beach Card


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Duck Swim for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix and Darice) and embellished with two mini red buttons.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

613 Avenue - summertime

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

Passion 4 Markers - #693 man/boy

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Happy Father's Day 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 two diecut shapes (Sizzix) and embellished with glitter paper and a red heart gem.

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

Crafts Galore - #112 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

613 Avenue - anything goes (sponsor"s digi)

Rabisco - #46 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #207 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #22 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #693 man/boy

♥ Wendy
 

Diecut Flower ATC

I used mixed media techniques to create this altered playing card (ATC). Acrylic paints and paper scraps were used to create the background. The flower is a diecut shape from Tim Holtz that was painted.  Marks were added using a Posca pen. 

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

Paper Funday - #54 anything goes + not square

As You Like It - I love using bright colors in my craft projects because they add some cheer to a project.

Simon Says Monday - not a card

Word Art Wednesday - #599 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Penny's - #548 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Missing You Card



I used an image from Gecko Galz (June Freebie) for this card. The background paper is stenciled with diamond shapes. The card is layered and embellished with a punched shape and two flowers.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Gecko Galz FB - diamond shape + colors

A Place to Start - anything goes

Gecko Galz - use free image

Pammie's - #2322 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Circus ATC


I used an image from the free collage sheet provided by Gecko Galz for their ATC Challenge for June.You can get your copy here. The ATC is layered and embellished with three beads.

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

Gecko Galz FB - gentlemen+colors

Gecko Galz - ATC using free sheet

Dream Valley - #295 anything goes

Pammie's - #2322 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - not a card

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Flower ATC


Altered playing card using mixed media techniques to create a colorful background. Marks were made with black ink and a clear stamp. Flower was fussy cut from vintage ephemera. 

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

Colorful Options - peach

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - not a card

Word Art Wednesday - #598 sentiment

♥ Wendy


 

Happy Birthday to You Card


I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Wendy's Swingtime for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with green glitter pen and three paper flowers.

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

Colored Pencils - anything goes with colored pencils

Di's - birthday

Crafty Calendar - summertime

613 Avenue - summertime

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes

Cupcake Inspirations - #570 anything goes

♥ Wendy



Monday, June 5, 2023

Happy Birthday Treats


I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Sweet Treats for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with two green buttons and a pearl.

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

Colored Pencils - anything goes with colored pencils

Di's - birthday

Creative Inspiration - #3 anything goes

Dream Valley - #295 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes

As you like it - I like crafting with pastel colors because they contain some of my favorite shades of colors.

♥ Wendy


Be A Light - Journal Page


I used a digital stamp called Dark in the Woods from Ching-Chou Kuik for this journal page. The image comes in grayscale so I lightly colored it with markers and water color paints. The page is layered with paper scraps and acrylic paints. Embellishments include a ribbon scrap, glitter and a sentiment from Dina Wakley.

The Ching-Chou Blogger Challenge for June is "anything goes". We hope you will join us. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes

We Love 2 Create - #5 markers+water color paints+acrylic paints

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - not a card

Word Art Wednesday - #598 sentiment

♥ 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 Darice) and embellished with gold metallic marker, glitter paper and three mini buttons.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

Cupcake Inspirations - #570 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #640 for a guy

Pammie's - #2322 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #692 square (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Happy Father's Day Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Rocco Dinghy for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice + Tutti Designs) and embellished with three mini buttons.

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #112 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

613 Avenue - summertime (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

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

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Crafty Catz - #640 for a guy (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #598 sentiment

Crafty Calendar - summertime

♥ Wendy


Sunday, June 4, 2023

Altered Playing Card (ATC)


I used mixed media techniques to create this altered playing card (ATC). The green leaf is cut from a stencil shape. The rose was fussy cut from vintage ephemera. Black ink and a clear stamp were used to create marks. 

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

Word Art Wednesday - #598 sentiment 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #207 anything goes

Dream Valley - #295 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like It - I like to use bright and bold colors on projects because it makes them "pop" off the page.

Crafty Catz - #640 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Treats Card

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Wendy's Yummy Cupcake for this card. The image is colored with colored pencils. The card is a gatefold card and is layered with a diecutshape and embellished with two buttons.

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

Colored Pencils - anything goes with colored pencils

Di's - birthday

Word Art Wednesday - #598 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #495 fun fold card 

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes

Polkadoodle #21 anything goes

Cupcake Inspirations - #570 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes


♥ Wendy