Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Autumn Set #2 Printable Sheet


 

I have added a second Autumn/Fall printable sheet to my Etsy Shop. These images would make wonderful cards or tags. 

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Keep Life Simple - Altered Playing Card


I used a stencil and paper scraps to alter a playing card. Color was added with acrylics and water color paints. The fussy cut flower is a freebie from Graphics Fairy.

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

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #658 sentiment

DigiChoosday - #29 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - beautiful blooms

We Love 2 Create - #7 mixed media 

♥ Wendy


Monday, July 29, 2024

Bloom Where You're Planted Card


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Little Flower Fairy for this card. The image is colored with watercolor paints. The card is layered with a diecut from Darice and embellished with three mini buttons.

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

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes

All Dressed Up Blog - #153 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #30 anything goes     

DigiChoosday - #29 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - blooms

♥ Wendy

 

Sunday, July 28, 2024

Sweet Rose Altered Playing Card


I altered a regular playing card by adding wide masking tape, paper scraps and various types of paint and inks. The vintage flower was fussy cut. 

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

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #658 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - blooms

Polkadoodles - #29 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Be Happy Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Bear Pulling Up Daisies for this card. The image is colored with water color paints. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and a punched flower. It is embellished with an orange button.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow colors

Star Stampz - anything goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #658 sentiment

Polkadoodles - #29 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - sentiment

DigiChoosday - #29 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #15 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - blooms

♥ Wendy

Friday, July 26, 2024

Wildflowers Altered Playing Card


I altered this playing card with water color paints, paper scraps and a fussy cut vintage flower. 

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

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #658 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - blooms

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Magical Journal Page


 

This page was built on a cover from a vintage musical book. I used the inside of a window envelope to create a frame for this cute magical kitty. He looks like he is lounging in a garden. Color was added with tempera paint and distress ink. The kitty with the gnome/wizard hat is from Etsy

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

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes

Creative Uncles - #55 mystical and vintage

Word Art Wednesday - #658 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - sentiment

Digichoosday - #29 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Happy Birthday Mouse Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Birthday Mousie with Cheese for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut from Darice and embellished with orange glitter and three orange gems. 

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

Colored Pencils - colored with pencils (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #14 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 balloons (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #28 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #29 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 


Monday, July 22, 2024

Thinking of You Card




I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Earlie Hedgehog with Balloons for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut from Spellbinder. It is embellished with a blue button and glitter.

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

Colorful Options - flag colors (blue+white)

Colored Pencils - colored by pencils (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #14 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #29 anything goes (sponsor's digi)  

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 balloons (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #28 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #657 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle

Simon Says Monday - sentiment

♥ Wendy



Sunday, July 21, 2024

Birthday Balloons Card



I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Hedgehog with Balloons for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecuts from Pink Fresh and embellished with pink glitter.

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

Polkadoodles - #38 anything goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 balloons

Passion 4 Markers - #748 pastels (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #657 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle

♥ Wendy

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Summer Blooms Card


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Wellie Boots for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two arch diecuts from Pink Fresh and a stacked flower from Spellbinders. The card is embellished with two golden gems.

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

All Dressed Up FB - seasons (Summer)

Simon Says Monday - lots of layers

All Dressed Up Blog - #153 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #28 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #748 pastels

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle

Polkadoodles - #28 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Friday, July 19, 2024

Frida Kahlo Printables



I have added two more Frida Kahlo printables to the Etsy Shop. This makes a total of four Frida collage sheets in my shop. These images are perfect for making cards, journaling and mixed media paper crafts. 

♥ Wendy

Wild Child - Junk Journal Page

I created this junk journal page using a piece of vintage music paper. Embossed paper and other paper scraps were also used. Paints included acrylic and gold sharpie. The mushroom girl is from Etsy. Gold sequins added a little more sparkle.

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

Pink Gem - #14 anything goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - lots of layers

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle 

Word Art Wednesday - #657 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Hippie Girls and Cats Printable


 

New in the Etsy Shop tonight. Hippie Girls and Cats digital download. Perfect for the boho lover or someone who loved growing up in the late 60's and 70's. 

♥ Wendy

Magical Cat Mixed Media Art


This mixed media piece started as a blank 4x6 index card that was transformed using lots of paper scraps, water color and acrylic paints, distress ink and three star shaped gold metallic stickers. The magical kitty cat is from Etsy

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

Colorful Options - rainbow colors

Paper Funday - #67 critter

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes

Creative Uncles - #55 mystical

Simon Says Monday - lots of layers

DigiChoosday - #28 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #657 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - sparkle

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Timeless Beauty Tag


 

I created this tag on a 3X5 index card using mixed media techniques. The background was created with dried up stamp pads, stenciling with acrylic paint and paper scraps. The lovely lady is from Etsy

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #125 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #233 anything goes

We Love 2 Create - #6 mixed media 

Pink Gem - #14 anything goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #310 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - lots of layers

Word Art Wednesday - #657 sentiment

Creative Uncles - #55 vintage

As You Like It - One of my favorite non-card items to make are mixed media projects, like this tag.

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Summer Blooms CArd

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Potted Plants for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Spellbinder+LaLaLand) and embellished with glitter and a paper flower.

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

The Crafting Challenge - flowers (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up FB - summer season

Creative Inspiration - #16 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's Digistamps - hand colored

Simon Says Wednesday - shaped card

Polkadoodles - #28 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - lots of layers

All Dressed Up Blog - #153 anything goes

♥ Wendy 


Monday, July 15, 2024

Frida Kahlo Printable Sheet


New in the Etsy Shop today! I have added another set of Frida Kahlo images to the Etsy Shop. This is perfect for all your paper crafting projects. 

♥ Wendy
 

Fun at the Beach Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Beach Days for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with blue and yellow glitter.

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

Inspiration Station - #63 I was inspired by the colors, sand and beach vibe of the photo.

Star Stampz - by the sea

Polkadoodles - #28 anything goes

Di's Digistamps - hand colored

DigiChoosday - #27 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #747 these summer shades are some of my favorite colors

Simon Says Wednesday - shaped card

♥ Wendy

Sunday, July 14, 2024

Special Dog - Wooden House Block


 


I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called Jack Russell Thinking for this wooden block project. The image is colored with pencils. The sentiment is a rubber stamp. The project is embellished with a white pearl.

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

Colorful Options - red, white and green flag colors

Paper Funday - #67 critter

Color Pencils - colored pencils

Di's DigiStamps - hand colored

DigiChoosday - #27 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - shaped projects

Word Art Wednesday - #656 sentiment

As You Like It - Sometimes I choose to make things other than cards. I thought this little doggie was perfect for this house shaped wooden block.

♥ Wendy


Saturday, July 13, 2024

Life is Good at the Beach - Mixed Media Art


This mixed media piece was created with paper scraps, tissue paper, water color paints, markers, tempera paints and distress ink. The lovely beach lady is from Etsy

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

Inspiration Station - #63 I was inspired by the beachy vibe (sunglasses+sunhat) and the colors in the photo.

We Love 2 Create - #6 mixed media

Word Art Wednesday - #656 sentiment 

Simon Says Monday - summer fun

As You Like It - My favorite non-card craft is mixed media. I get to let my imagination run wild and use up paper scraps and supplies.

Polkadoodles - #27 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Friday, July 12, 2024

Summer Fun Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Coral Mermaid with Narwhal for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with blue glitter and a fish shaped button.

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

Inspiration Station - #63 I was inspired by the photo colors and beach theme.

Crafts Galore Encore - #125 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Star Stampz - in the sea

Classic Design - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #27 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - summer fun

Pammie's - #2427 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #27 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #747 summer shades are my favorite colors

♥ Wendy

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Vintage Asian Woman Printable


 

I have a new printable in my Etsy Shop. This is a collection of beautiful vintage Asian women in traditional dress. Perfect for your paper crafting needs.  

♥ Wendy

Summer Gardening Card


I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Teddy's Daisy Garden for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Darice and embellished with three paper flowers.

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

The Crafting Challenge - flowers

Paper Funday - #67 critter

Classic Design - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #656 sentiment

Polkadoodles - #27 anything goes

Di's - hand colored (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - summer fun

Pammie's - #3427 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #27 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #747 fave colors (orange+yellow+turquoise)

Simon Says Wednesday - shaped card

♥ Wendy 

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Summertime Fun Card


I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Puppy Girl for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Pink Fresh and embellished with three heart charms.

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

Paper Funday - #67 critter

Classic Design - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #656 sentiment

Polkadoodles - #27 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #233 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - summer fun

Passion 4 Markers - #747 fave colors (orange+pink+yellow)

Pammie's - #2427 anything goes 

♥ Wendy

 



Monday, July 8, 2024

Hello Beach - Mixed Media Art



 

This mixed media piece started out as a blank 4x6 inch index card. Paper scraps, various paints and tissue paper were added for color and texture. The beach lady is from Etsy

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

Inspiration Station - #63 I was inspired by the photo's colors and beach vibe.

Classic Design - anything goes

DigiChoosday - #26 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #655 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #233 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - Summer fun

♥ Wendy

Sunday, July 7, 2024

Sweet Moments - Junk Journal Page



 

I am participating in the #junkjournaljuly2024 on instagram. The prompt is "labels". This page was created on a paint sample from a home improvement store. Paper scraps and labels were added for depth and texture. Color was added with acrylic paint, tempera paint, distress ink and a black posca pen. The lovely lady is from Etsy

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

Inspiration Station - photo (I was inspired by the colors in the photo and the beachy vibe.)

Classic Design - anything goes

We Love 2 Create - #6 mixed media 

Word Art Wednesday - #633 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - stars (stencils)+stripes (design paper)

Penny's - #575 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Grateful Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Odella Heart for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Sizzix and LaLa Land) and embellished with three blue star shaped rhinestones.

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

Colorful Options - flag colors (red+white+blue)

Classic Design - anything goes

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

Simon Says Monday - red+white+blue

DigiChoosday - #26 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #746 use a diecut

Word Art Wednesday - #655 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - stars+stripes

Polkadoodles - #26 anything goes

♥ Wendy



Friday, July 5, 2024

Magic Cat - Mixed Media Art


I created this mixed media piece on a 4x6 inch index card. Color was added with markers and sprays. Paper Scraps were added for texture. The stars are rubber stamped on with black ink. The magical cat is from Etsy

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

Paper Funday - #67 anything goes + critter

Classic Design - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - white + blue

Word Art Wednesday - #655 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - stars

♥ Wendy

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Summer Blooms Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Sunflower for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Sizzix and embellished with two paper flowers.

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

The Crafting Challenge - flowers (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up FB - seasons

Creative Inspiration - #16 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #13 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #26 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #26 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #746 diecut

Word Art Wednesday - #655 sentiment

Penny's - #575 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - stripes

♥ Wendy

Paris Postcard - Junk Journal Page


 


I am participating in the #junkjournaljuly challenge on Instagram. This is my page for Day 2 and the prompt is "postcard". The base is a recycled privacy envelope. Painted paper scraps were added for color and texture. The postmarks are rubber stamped on. The lovely beach lady is from Etsy

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

Inspiration Station - #63 photo inspiration (colors, sun hat, sunglasses and beach vibe)

Colorful Options - red+white+blue

Classic Design - anything goes

Pammie's - #3426 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - red+white+blue

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

See You at the Beach Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Bear in the Sun for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with a starfish charm.

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

Inspiration Station - #63 photo (I was inspired by the beach theme, colors, sunglasses and starfish).\

Paper Funday - #67 anything goes + critter

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

Polkadoodles - #26 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #26 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #746 markers + diecut

Simon Says Wednesday - stripes

♥ Wendy

Find Your Fire Journal Page


I am playing in the Junk Journal July 2024 challenge on Instagram. Today's prompt was "spark". This page was made on the back of a large envelope. Stenciled, tissue and painted paper scraps were layered to create a colorful background. The Queen of Hearts is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - flag colors (red+white+blue)

Classic Design - anything goes

Pammie's - #2426 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - red+white+blue

Craft's Galore Encore - #125 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #655 sentiment

Penny's - #575 anything goes

♥ Wendy


 

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Children Vincent Van Gogh Style Art - Printable


I have added a new printable to the Etsy Shop. This page contains seven images of girls in Vincent Van Gogh style art. Perfect for your paper crafting needs. See it in the Etsy shop now. 

♥ Wendy
 

Make a Wish - Mixed Media Art


I created this mixed media art on a 4x6 inch index card. Color was added to the card with water color paints. Paper and tissue scraps were added for depth and texture. A rubber stamp and black ink created the lines and dots. The lovely lady is from a printable on Etsy

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

Colorful Options - flag with red, white + blue

Classic Design - #152 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes + favorite things (fairies, mixed media)

Simon Says Monday - red+white+blue

♥ Wendy


 

Monday, July 1, 2024

Summer - Mixed Media Art



 

I used a 4x6 inch index card for the base of this mixed media art piece. Color was added to the blank card with markers and water color paints. Four paper scraps and a sticker were added for texture. The lovely summer lady is from Etsy

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

Inspiration Station - #63 photo inspiration (I loved the beachy vibe of this photo and tried to capture of feel with colors, sunglasses and the sun hat in my artwork.)

Classic Design - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #654 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes + faves (summer, bright colors and creating mixed media)

We Love 2 Create - #6 mixed media (markers+water color+acrylic paints+distress ink)

Pammie's - #2426 anything goes

♥ Wendy