Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Birthday Wishes Tag


 

I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this tag. You can get yours here. The tag is a diecut from Sizzix. The tag is embellished with three golden star diecuts (Darice), a paper flower and lace. 

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

Conjurer of Dreams - tag

Conjurer of Dreams - anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #711 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - happy birthday

♥ Wendy

Cowgirls with Bandanas Printable Art


 

This new set of eight cowgirls wearing bandanas has been added to the Etsy Shop. They are perfect for your papercrafting projects.

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Cowgirls with Braids - Printable


 

I have added this new printable to the Etsy Shop. These images are fun to craft with.

♥ Wendy

Monday, August 4, 2025

Having Fun in the Sun Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Hop Scotch for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Tutti Designs and Darice). It is embellished with two grey buttons.

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

Colorful Options - see color photo

All Dressed Up FB - Summer is my favorite time of year.

All Dressed Up Blog - #146 anything goes

Di's - summer fun with sunshine

Wordart Wednesday - #710 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #259 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #799 diecuts

♥ Wendy


Sunday, August 3, 2025

Summer Fun Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Flower Fairy on Moped for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with green glitter.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars+stripes

Cupcake Inspirations - #623 green+white

Passion 4 Markers - #799 diecuts

DigiChoosday - #8 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #9 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes

♥ Wendy

See You at the Beach Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Seaside Izzy for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with embossed paper and a diecut shape from Darice. It is embellished with blue glitter.

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

Creative Moments - #273 embossing

Simon Says Monday - summertime blues

Passion 4 Markers - #799 diecut (sponsor's digi)

Di's - summer fun with water (sponsor's digi) 

♥ Wendy

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Summer Loving - Mixed Media Art



I love making mixed media projects. This piece is composed on a large index card that I painted with two shades of blue water color paints. A piece of embossed paper was added for texture (Tim Holtz folder). A stencil was used on a scrap of book page and a rubber stamped bee were added for fun. The bee head woman is from Etsy

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

Creative Moments - #273 embossing

Simon Says Monday - summertime blues

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Mixed Media Art


 



This mixed media art was made on a 4X6 inch index card. The background is a page torn from a damaged dictionary. Paper scraps were also added. The botanical is from a stencil that was colored in with watercolor paints. Posca pen marks were also used for an additional pop of green. The vintage couquette woman is from Etsy

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

Craft Galore Encore - #138 anything goes

Cupcake Inspirations - #623 green+white

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy


Summer - Mixed Media Art


 

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media piece. Paper scraps were layered to create a background. Color was added with acrylic paints and distress ink. The lovely summer chic woman is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Pammie's - #2530 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - summertime blues

Wordart Wednesday - #710 sentiment

Penny's - #602 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friday, August 1, 2025

Summer Daydreams - Mixed Media Art


This mixed media art is composed on a large index card. A recycled map makes up the background. The lighthouse was made from paper punched scraps. Color was added with Ranger distress sprays and inks. The lovely vintage beach woman is from Etsy

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

Crafty Catz - #699 anything goes

Pammie's - #2530 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - summertime blues

Wordart Wednesday - #710 sentiment

Penny's - #602 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy



Thursday, July 31, 2025

Thinking of You Card


 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter, Nature's Faces Coloring Book, for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes from Dress My Craft and is embellished with three green gems.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars + stripes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #648 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Catz - #699 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Cupcake Inspirations - #623 green + white

Passion 4 Markers - #799 diecuts

Wordart Wednesday - #710 sentiment

♥ Wendy



Summer Loving - Junk Journal Page


 

I created this junk journal page on a calendar page that I painted with blue, white and golden yellow acrylic paint. The sunflower girl is from Etsy

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

Simon Says Monday - summertime blues

Penny's - #602 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Crafty Catz - #699 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Happy Holidays Card


 

I used a free digital stamp from Di's Digistamps for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with glitter, a sentiment sticker and a holly leaf button (shank removed).

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

Di's - Christmas in July (sponsor's digi)

Pammie's - #2530 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #799 diecut (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #710 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Happy Birthday Wishes Card



 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Little Sylfie for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Sizzix and Darice) and embellished with liquid pearl and two star shaped gems.

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

Colorful Options - color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars+stripes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #709 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #798 birthday

The Paper Shelter - #648 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Catz - #699 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Diecut Divas - happy birthday + diecuts

♥ Wendy

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Happy Birthday Mermaid Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Coral Mermaid with Narwhal for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered on a piece of embossed paper (Tim Holtz folder) with two diecut shapes from Darice. It is embellished with Dina Wakley glossy spray spritz, glitter and two star shaped gems.

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

Colorful Options - color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars+stripes

DigiChoosday - #7 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #8 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #8 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #709 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - make a background

Passion 4 Markers - #798 birthday

Diecut Divas - happy birthday + diecuts

Crafty Catz - #699 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Friday, July 25, 2025

Girl in Straw Hat - Mixed Media Art


 

This mixed media project started as a blank large index card. I used a stencil and paper scraps to create a a background. Acrylic, tempera and water color paints were used for color. The lovely Vincent Van Gogh style woman is from Etsy. 

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

Wordart Wednesday - #709 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #258 anything goes

Pammie's - #2529 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - make a background

♥ Wendy

Happy Happy Birthday Card



 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Little Butterfly Girl for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Dress My Craft, Sizzix and Darice). The card is embellished with glitter and two star shaped gems.

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

Diecut Divas - happy birthday+diecuts

All Dressed Up FB - wings (sponsor's digi)

Colorful Options - color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stripes+stars

All Dressed Up Blog - #164 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #709 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #798 birthday

♥ Wendy


Thursday, July 24, 2025

Christmas Cheer Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Festive Friends for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with embossed paper (Tim Holtz folder) and a scrap of kraft paper with metallic silver stars. The card is embellished with glitter and a red gem on a chipboard sticker.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars

Star Stampz - #72 Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Di's - Christmas in July

Simon Says Monday - make a background

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #258 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #648 anything goes

♥ Wendy



Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Christmas Mouse Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Festive Friends for this card. The image is colored with markers and water color paints. The card is embellished with glitter and a sentiment sticker with a green gem.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stripes

Crafty Gal's Corner - #269 Christmas in July

Star Stampz - #72 Christmas

Pink Gem - #8 anything goes

Di's - Christmas in July (sponsor's digi)

Pammie's - #2529 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Real Beauty - Mixed Media Art


 

I used a blank 4x6 inch index card as a base for this mixed media project. Paper scraps were glued on to create a background. Pink acrylic paint was applied with a credit card. Tim Holtz spray stain was used for the splatters and distress ink was used on the edges. The fussy cut woman is from Etsy. Silver stars were punched from silver glitter paper.

I would like to enter this mixed media art in the following challenges:

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars + stripes

We Love 2 Create - #7 mixed media

Wordart Wednesday - #709 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #551 sparkle+shine

Lil Patch - #258 anything goes

Pammie's - #2529 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - make a background

♥ Wendy

Monday, July 21, 2025

Puppy Love - Mixed media art



I used a blank 4x6 inch index card as a base for this mixed media project. The background was created with lots of paper scraps (including a piece painted with acrylic and watercolor paints). Brown distress ink was added to the edges. The dog and mushroom are from Etsy. The stapled on diecut mushroom is from Tim Holtz. Golden gems were added for some sparkle.

I would like to enter this mixed media art in the following challenges: 

Colorful Options - color palette

We Love 2 Create - #7 mixed media

As You Like It - Mixed media is my favorite non-card crafting activity because you have such freedom of expression.

Simon Says Wednesday - cute critter

Wordart Wednesday - #708 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #551 sparkle/shine

Simon Says Monday - make a background

♥ Wendy


 

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Happy Birthday Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Lily of the Valley called Scruffy Edward for this easel card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is embellished with three blue buttons.

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

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

The Paper Shelter - #647 more than one fold

Simon Says Wednesday - cute critter

Penny's - #601 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #708 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Sweet Kitten - Mixed Media Art


I used a 4x6 inch index card as a base for this mixed media project. Paper scraps (including my desk blotter were faded rubber stamps) were glued on to create the background. A stitched flower sticker and a fussy cut kitty and mushroom from Etsy were added for a focal. The word summer is a rubber stamp.

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

Pammie's - #2528 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - stitch it

Simon Says Wednesday - critters

Penny's - #601 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #708 sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

Friday, July 18, 2025

Wishing You Well Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Little Birdie for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice+Tutti Designs). The hexagon has embossed stitches around the edges. The card is embellished with three paper flowers.

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

The Crafting Challenge - thinking of you (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up FB - wings

Creative Inspirations - #28 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Creative Moments - #272 diecut (sponsor's digi)

Colored Pencils - color with pencils

Simon Says Monday - stitch it    

All Dressed Up Blog - #164 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Penny's - #601 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #708 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Hello Kitty Card


I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Rose Kitty for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with design paper scraps and a two diecut shapes from Sizzix. The card is embellished with glitter and three paper flowers.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - stripes

Di's - use stash items (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #797 flowers

The Paper Shelter - #647 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - cute critter

Wordart Wednesday - #708 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #551 sparkle+shine

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Merry Christmas Wishes Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bear with Poinsettia for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a stitched edge diecut from Waffle Flower and paper punched glitter paper stars. Embellishments include silver glitter and two mini red buttons.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stripes

Crafty Gal's Corner - #269 Christmas in July

Star Stampz - Christmas

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

DigiChoosday - #7 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #550 Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #8 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #8 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - stitching

Simon Says Wednesday - cute critter 

♥ Wendy


Frida - mixed media art



 

I used a 4x6 inch piece of paper from a damaged butterfly book for the background of this mixed media project. A scrap of paper and fabric were added for texture. Stitches were made with pink embroidery floss. Brown distress ink was used around the edges. Frida is a fussy cut from Etsy

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

Colorful Options - color palette

Di's - stash items (paper and fabric scraps)

Simon Says Monday - stitches

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Pretty in Pink - Mixed Media Art

 


This mixed media art started on a large index card. Paper scaps were layerer for the background. Embossed paper was used for texture (Tim Holtz embossing folder). Brown distress ink was used on the edges. The lovely vintage woman is from Etsy

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

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing

Pammie's - #2528 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - stitch it

As You Like It - Mixed media is one of my favorite ways to art because there are no rules. You can freely craft away. 

♥ Wendy

Thank You Card



 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Beautiful Mermaid for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a paper scrap with metallic stars and a diecut circle shape. It is embellished with three green gems.

Colorful Options - color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars + stripes

Wordart Wednesday - #707 sentiment

The Paper Shelter - #646 thank you (sponsor's digi)

Craft - #759 thank you

Pammie's - #2528 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Thanks so Much Card


 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Japanese Cute Doll for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Pink Fresh and embellished with three embossed star punches and two red gems.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars + stripes (sponsor's digi)

Creative Moments - #272 diecut

DigiChoosday - #7 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #707 sentiment

Di's - use stash items (embossed paper+gems)

Polkadoodles - #8 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #646 thank you (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing

♥ Wendy


Alice in Wonderland - Mixed Media Art





This mixed media art started with a watercolored index card. Tempera paint, distress ink and Ranger spray stains were also used to add color. Paper scraps (including embossed paper) were layered to create texture. The Alice is from Etsy.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Crafty Gal's Corner - Magical July

Wordart Wednesday - #707 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - paint

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing

As You Like It - Mixed media is one of my favorite non cards to create because it is so relaxing to just let your ideas flow onto paper. 

CRAFT - #759 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Pink Tag



I used pink acrylic and tempera paints to add color to this manilla tag. The rubber stamp is from Paper Artzy and I used brown ink. The tag is also sprayed with Ranger bronze distress spray. The vintage coquette girl is from Etsy. A bit of lace was stapled on for some texture and dimension. 

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

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #257 anything goes

Classic Design - #6 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - paint + paper artzy

♥ Wendy


Hold on to your Dreams - Mixed Media Art


 

I used acrylic and tempera paints to color the background of this mixed media project. The rubber stamps are from Paper Artzy and stamped with brown distress ink. I also added splatter with Ranger distress spritz. A scrap of lace was added for texture and dimension. Sentiment is from Tim Holtz. The vintage coquette woman is from Etsy.  

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

Wordart Wednesday - #707 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #257 anything goes

Pammie's - #2527 anything goes

Classic Design - #6 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - paint+paper artzy stamps

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Plant Water Grow - Mixed Media Art


This mixed media art started on a torn book page. Painted paper scraps were layered on for texture and interest. Paints used include water colors, acrylic and Ranger sprays. Edges were distressed with Ranger distress ink. The rose headed woman is from Etsy

I would like to enter this mixed media in the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Wordart Wednesday - #706 sentiment

We Love 2 Create - #7 mixed media

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #257 anything goes

Pammie's - #2527 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - paint

♥ Wendy

Monday, July 7, 2025

Hope - Mixed Media Art



Mixed media on a large index card using a flower print from a recycled calendar. The purple haired girl is from Etsy. Color was added with marks and splatters from a posca pen. Edges were inked with Ranger distress ink.

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


Wordart Wednesday - #706 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #257 anything goes

Pammie's - #2527 anything goes

Classic Design - #6 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Christmas Cheer Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Hollybob's Snowballing for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut star from Darice and embellished with glitter and two snowflake buttons (shanks removed). 

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

DigiChoosday - #7 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #645 Christmas      

Creative Knockouts - #550 Christmas

Polkadoodles - #8 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #8 anything goes (sponsor's digi) 

♥ Wendy


Sunday, July 6, 2025

Friends are a Blessing - Mixed Media Art


 

This mixed media art is on a large index card. Paper scraps were layered and glued on with a glue stick. Stenciling and acrylic paint were used on one of the scraps. The woman with the roses is from Etsy

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

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Wordart Wednesday - #706 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Birthday Wishes Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Mermaid Rock for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecuts from Sizzex and a star from Darice. The golden stars are from a paper punch. 

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

The Crafting Challenge - thinking of you (sponsor's digi)

Diecut Diva - happy birthday + diecuts

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - stars+stripes

Creative Moments - #272 diecuts (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #795 beach vibes

♥ Wendy



Summer at the Shore - Junk Journal Page


 

A repurposed folder is the base for this junk journal page. Paper scraps were added to create the background. Color was added with water colors, tempera paints and inks. The sun was created using a diecut circle shape that was folded and sewn down the middle. The beautiful vintage beach goer is from Etsy

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

Classic Design - #6 vacation

Crafty Catz - #697 anything goes

Pammie's - #2526 sunshine

Simon Says Monday - red+white+blue

♥ Wendy


Saturday, July 5, 2025

Long Live Cowgirls - Mixed Media Art

This mixed media piece is on a large index card. Paper layers were added to create a background. A stencil and acrylic paints were used on one of the pieces. Ranger distress inks were also used. The red cowgirl boots are from Etsy.

I would like to enter this mixed media art in the following challenges:

Simon Says Monday - red+white+blue

Wordart Wednesday - #706 sentiment

Classic Design - #6 anything goes

We Love 2 Create - #7 mixed media (acrylic paints+distress inks)

♥ Wendy