Spring Gardener - Mixed Media Art

Spring weather has finally arrived in NY. Warmer days and the flowers and trees are abloom with colors. This mixed media piece started on a large index card. The background was created with paper scraps and various types of paint (water colors, acrylic), two rubber stamps (Ranger) and a vintage gardener from Etsy.  

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

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

We Love 2 Create - #5 mixed media (acrylic paint, water color paints and distress ink)

Simon Says Monday - Spring weather

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Beach Weather Card

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Beautiful Mermaid for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with two starfish charms.

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

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Penny's - #595 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - weather

♥ Wendy

Birthday Balloons Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Wendy's Balloons for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is embellished with a diecut from Darice and a purple gem.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Passion 4 Markers - #785 pastel colors

Simon Says Wednesday - girly

Di's - birthday (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Wishes Card

 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Little Sylfie for this birthday card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and embellished with a wooden mushroom.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Passion 4 Markers - pastel colors

Paper Shelter - special lady (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - girly

Di's - birthday

♥ Wendy

Happy Mother's Day Card

I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called Lovely for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two DP's and a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with a purple pearl.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Crafter's Cafe - #319 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Simon Says Monday - blooms

Passion 4 Markers - #785 pastel colors (sponsor's digi)

Paper Shelter - special lady

Simon Says Wednesday - girly

♥ Wendy
 

Pillbox Hat (2nd Edition) Printable Clipart Sheet

 

I have added a new printable sheet to my Etsy Shop. This is the second set of pillbox hat ladies I have created using AI. 

♥ Wendy

Vintage Woman - Mixed Media

This mixed media project started on a water color painted large index card. Paper scraps and rubber stamped marks were added. The vintage 1950's woman is from Etsy. 

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

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Penny's - #595 special lady

Simon Says Wednesday - girly

♥ Wendy

Spring Friends Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Spring Hugs for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two design papers and a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and is embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

All Dressed Up - #161 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Cupcake Inspiration - #616 friendship (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #785 pastel colors

Paper Shelter - special lady (friend)

Penny's - #595 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - girly

♥ Wendy

Flowers for a Friend Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called Little Mouse for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Dress my Craft and embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Classic Design - #4 anything goes/feminine

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #252 anything goes

Cupcake Inspiration - #616 friendship

Simon Says Monday - blooms

Passion 4 Markers - #785 pastel colors (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Spring Friends Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Butterfly Fairy Winnie. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two design papers and a diecut shape from Sizzix. It is embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Word Art Wednesday - #695 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #545 2 or more DP's (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - blooming blooms

Passion 4 Markers - #785 pastel colors

♥ Wendy

Mermaid Girls Printable

I have added this "Mermaid Girls" printable to my Etsy Shop. Perfect for your paper crafting projects.

♥ Wendy
 

Mixed Media - Junk Journal Tuck Spot

I used the corner of an envelope to create this mixed media tuck spot. It's perfect for a junk journal page. Paper scraps and distress ink were used to create a background. The lovely rose lady is from Etsy. 

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

Word Art Wednesday - #695 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

As You Like It - This project would be considered fussy because I like to use layers and leave very little blank space.

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #252 anything goes

Cupcake Inspiration - #616 friendship

Simon Says Monday - blooming blooms

♥ Wendy

Hello Spring - Mixed Media Art

I used a 4x6 inch, large index card, as a base for this mixed media art. Paper scraps and a fussy cut garden lady from Etsy and flower were added as a focal point. Hello Spring is a sticker. Color was added with water color paints, spray stain from Ranger, tempera paint and distress ink.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #695 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #252 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - blooming blooms

♥ Wendy

 

Summer Sweets Bear Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Too Cute Milkshake Bella for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a two design papers and a diecut shape from Pink Fresh. The card is embellished with a paper flower.

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

Crafty Gal's Corner - adorable bear (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #695 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - sweet treats

Crafter's Cafe - #318 anything goes/feminine (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - pattern paper

As You Like It - I went with fussy for this card because I like to use layers on my cards.

Creative Knockouts - #545 2 DP's (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Honey Bear Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Too Cute Bella Bee for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two design papers and is embellished with glitter.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

DigiChoosday - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - sweet treats

Crafter's Cafe - #318 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Paper Shelter - #634 pastel colors

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Creative Knockouts - #545 2 DP's (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Easter Mermaid Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Fantasy Easter Ocean for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and embellished with two mini buttons.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Passion 4 Markers - #784 markers + Easter

Crafter's Cafe - #318 anything goes

Paper Shelter - #634 pastel colors

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

As You Like It - I love to use my diecuts on projects so I guess this would be considered a fussy card.

♥ Wendy

Happy Spring 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 from Waffle Flower and embellished with a paper flower

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

Colorful Options - pastel

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

Star Stampz - #69 pastel colors

Di's - lots of flowers

Word Art Wednesday - #694 sentiment

All Dressed Up Blog - #161 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Paper Shelter - #634 pastel colors

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

♥ Wendy

Tropicana Woman - Mixed Media Art

I am participating in the #the100dayproject2025 on Instagram. I am using mixed media projects as my daily practice. This piece started on a 4x6 inch index card. Paper scraps, various paints, distress ink and ribbon were used. The Tropicana woman is from Etsy. 

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

Pammie's - #2515 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sweet treats

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

♥ Wendy
 

Happy Easter Bear and Bunny Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Bear and Bunny for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and punched flower shape. 

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

The Paper Funday - #75 Bear and Bunny start with B

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

Crafter's Cafe - #318 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #695 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Fruity Woman Mixed Media Art

 

This mixed media piece started on a 4x6 inch index card. The background is created using paper scraps and various paints, Posca pens and distress ink. The bit of tissue paper is from Dina Wakley. A scrap of red produce bag was stapled on for texture. The tropicana woman is from Etsy. 

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

We Love 2 Create - #4 mixed media

Simon Says Wednesday - sweet treats

Simon Says Monday - sweet treats

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

♥ Wendy

April Showers Mouse Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Sunflower Mouse for this card. The image is colored with water color paints. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Tutti Designs and is embellished with a paper flower.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Diecut Divas - flowers + diecuts

Di's - load on the flowers (sponsor's digi)

Pammie's - #2515 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Sweet Treats Mixed Media

 

This mixed media piece started on a 4X6 index card. The background was created with paper scraps. Watercolor, Posca pens, tempera paint and distress ink were used for color accents. A bit of produce bag was added for dimension. The lovely tropicana woman is from Etsy. 

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

We Love 2 Create - #4 mixed media

Simon Says Wednesday - sweet treats

Pammie's - #2515 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sweet treats

♥ Wendy

Spring Fairy Card

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Flower Fairy for this card. The image is colored with water color paints and markers. The card is layered with  two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and is embellished with glitter and a paper flower.

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

Diecut Divas - flowers + diecuts

Crafty Calendar - feminine

Star Stampz - #69 anything goes + pastel colors (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #694 sentiment

Di's - load on the flowers

♥ Wendy
 

Sweet Treats Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Sweet as Candy Bunny for this tag. The image is colored mixed media style with paints, markers and colored pencils. The tag is a diecut shape from Pink Fresh that is layered up. It is embellished with gingham ribbon and heart stickers.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

The Paper Funday - #75 B is for bunny and bow

Star Stampz - #69 pastel colors

We Love 2 Create - #4 mixed media (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - tag it

DigiChoosday - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #694 sentiment

Penny's - #594 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - sweet treats

Crafty Gal's Corner - adorable bunny (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

You're Awesome Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Miranda for this tag. The image is colored with pencils. The tag is layered with two diecut shapes (Dress My Craft and Darice) and embellished with two pink buttons and green twine.

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

Kleuren met Potloden - anything goes colored pencils (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - tag it

Paper Shelter - #633 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #694 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - sweet treats

♥ Wendy

Yummy Cupcake Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called You're the Cherry on Top for this tag. The image is colored with pencils. The tag is made from three diecut shapes from Dress My Craft. It is embellished with two yellow buttons and baker's twine.

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

Klueren met Potloden - anything goes with colored pencils

Crafty Gal's Corner - adorable cupcake (sponsor's digi)

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

Simon Says Monday - tag it

DigiChoosday - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #694 sentiment

Penny's - #594 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon says Wednesday - sweet treats

♥ Wendy

New Baby Card - Guest Designer at Star Stampz

 

I was invited to be a guest designer at Star Stampz this month. I used Mary Had a Little Lamb for my stamped image. It is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two design papers and a diecut shape from Darice. It is embellished with a paper punched star and three star shaped gems. 

I encourage you to join the "pastel" challenge at Star Stampz this month. 

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Paper Shelter - #633 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #694 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Mermaid Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Coral Mermaid in Clamshell for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with glitter and pink lace.

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

Crafty Calendar - feminine

I Love Promarkers - #580 under the sea (sponsor's digi)

Simon says Monday - tag it

Pammie's - #2514 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Paper Shelter - #633 water related

Penny's - #594 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Birthday Boy Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from Lee Holland called Teddy Bear Birthday for this tag. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecuts (Pink Fresh and Darice) and is embellished with baker's twine and two buttons.

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

The Paper Funday - #75 things that start with B - bear, buttons, birthday boy

Simon Says Wednesday - happy birthday

As You Like It - I chose cute for this tag because I don't think kids appreciate flowers as much as adults to. (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - tag it

Pammie's - #2514 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Birthday Balloon Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Birthday Party Bunny for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two design papers and a diecut shape from Pink Fresh. A purple gem was used as an embellishment.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

The Paper Funday - #75 B is for bunny+balloon

Simon Says Wednesday - Happy Birthday

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

Pammie's - #2514 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Birthday Friends Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Winnie Mermaid Best Friends for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and is embellished with green glitter.

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

Crafty Calendar - feminine

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

I Love Promarkers - #580 under the sea (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - happy birthday

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

♥ Wendy
 

Happy Easter Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Say it with Flowers for this shaped card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered wiith a diecut shape from Tutti Designs and is embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

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

Simon Says Monday - hip hop bunny

Passion 4 Markers - markers + no birthday

Craft - #752 Easter (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy
 

Easter Wishes Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Bunny for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with three design papers and a diecut shape from Pink Fresh. It is embellished with a yellow paper flower.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

Di's - 3 design papers (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - hip hop bunny

Passion 4 Markers - #782 no birthday cards

Craft - #752 Easter

♥ Wendy

Thinking of You Mermaid Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Coral Mermaid on a Rock for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with three design papers and a diecut shape from Waffle Flower. The card is embellished with three mini purple gems.

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

Colorful Options - pastels

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

Word Art Wednesday - #693 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #782 markers + no birthdays

I Love Promarkers - #58 under the sea (sponsor's digi)

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

♥ Wendy