Saturday, May 31, 2025

Happy Spring Card



I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Buddy in Garden for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Color my Craft and embellished with two yellow flower shaped buttons. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Classic Design - #5 anything goes+male

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #701 sentiment

Di's - sentiment (sponsor's digi)      

Passion 4 Markers - #790 four legged friends

The Paper Shelter - #640 outdoors

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy


Friday, May 30, 2025

Queen of Hearts - Mixed Media


I created this mixed media art on a large index card. The background was created using paper scraps and lots of paints (acrylic, water color, Ranger sprays and tempera). Texture was added with scraps of a paper doily and embossed paper (Tim Holtz folder). The lovely Queen is from Etsy

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - embossing

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like It - I prefer using dry embossing because it is less messy and I love the texture it adds to a project. 

♥ Wendy

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Wishing You Well 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 two diecut shapes from Sizzix and embossed paper from Spellbinder. It is embellished with a paper flower.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #701 sentiment

Pammie's - #2521 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - embossing

The Paper Shelter - #640 outdoors (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like it - I like dry embossing because it give some texture and dimension to you project. 

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Thinking of You Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Bear Pulling Up Daisies for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with embossed paper (Darice folder) and a diecut circle (Darice) and embellished with a paper flower.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - outdoors

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Pink Gem - #6 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #701 sentiment

Di's - sentiment

Simon Says Monday - embossing

Passion 4 Markers - #790 four legged friends (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - outdoors

♥ Wendy



Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Ladies from the 50's and Chateaucore Ladies Printables



 

I have added two new printable sets to my Etsy Shop. You can find them here.

♥ Wendy

Raindrops Card




I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Spring Rain for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix and Darice) and embossed paper (Tim Holtz - embossing folder) and is embellished with glitter and three gems.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - great outdoors

Star Stampz - girls (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - embossing

Pammie's - #2521 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Monday, May 26, 2025

Happy Birthday Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Last Minute Manda called Chloe Holding Large Flower for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut from Dress My Craft and embossing from a Spellbinder folder. It is embellished with a pink paper flower.

Colorful Options - see color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Penny's - #597 

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment 

Di's - sentiment

Pammie's - #2521 anything goes 

Simon Says Monday - embossing

♥ Wendy

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Coffee Cup Tag



 

I used a digital stamp from Vera Lane called Whimsical Coffee Lover for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is layered with two diecut shapes from Sizzix and embellished with two buttons and yellow ribbon.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

Star Stampz - girl

Simon Says Monday - drink

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

I Love Promarkers - #583 anything goes

Penny's - #597 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment

♥ Wendy


Friday, May 23, 2025

Happy Birthday Cupcake Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Happy Birthday for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and embellished with fancy pink lace.

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

Crafty Gal's Corner - #267 fancy lace

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - food

All Dressed Up Blog - #162 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

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

Passion 4 Markers - #789 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #639 stripes

Lil Patch - #254 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time to Plant Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Garden Boy for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Waffle Flower. It is embellished with a wooden mushroom. The design has stitches and also the diecut has faux stitching.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors (sponsor's digi)

Di's - male

Creative Knockouts - #547 stitching

All Dressed Up Blog - #162 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #5 male

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes/no squares (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #583 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #639 stripes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

♥ Wendy

Cat with Tea - Mixed Media Art


Mixed media on a large index card. Background was made by coloring over a metal diecut shape with a crayon. Paper scraps and a fussy cut cat with cup from Etsy finished the design. 

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

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - drink    

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Lil Patch - #254 anything goes

♥ Wendy



 

Hi Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Too Cute Bella Bear Milkshake for this card. The image is colored with blended color pencils. The card is layered with a diecut from Sizzix and embellished with a red button.

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

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

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

Simon Says Monday - drink

Pink Gem - #6 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #639 anything goes +stripes

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment

♥ Wendy



Wednesday, May 21, 2025

At the Beach - Mixed Media


 

This mixed media art started with a 4x6 inch large index card. Marks were made with markers that were beginning to dry up. Paper scraps and diecut shapes were used as layers. Acrylic and tempera paints and distress inks were used for color. The retro beach woman is from Etsy

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Pammie's - #2520 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Penny's - #597 anything goes goes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright + cheerful

♥ Wendy 

Take Time for Yourself Card



I used a  digital stamp from Sheepski called Hot Chocolate for this card. The image is colored with  alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Sizzix and embossing from Tim Holtz. It is embellished with three pink buttons.

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

Star Stampz - girls

Craft - #755 anything goes

Creative Knockouts - #547 faux stitches

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - drink

Passion 4 Markers - #789 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #583 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #254 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy
 

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Magical Anniversary Wishes Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called I'm So Fluffy Unicorn (currently on sale in the store) for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and is embellished with glitter and three mini buttons.

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

Polkadoodles - #6 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

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

The Paper Shelter - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - wings

Passion 4 Markers - #789 Anniversary (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #6 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Fancy Bird - Mixed Media Art


 


I love to do mixed media on large index cards. This project has paper scraps as the background (including some stenciling). The fussy cut bird is from Etsy. Stitching was added with black thread.

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

Colorful Options - see palette above

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Crafty Gal's Corner - fancy bird

Simon Says Wednesday - wings

Creative Knockouts - #547 stitching

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Pammie's - #2520 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes/no squares

♥ Wendy

Monday, May 19, 2025

Teddy Bear with Flowers Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Daisy Ted for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with three buttons.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - great outdoors

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Di's - male    

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - anything goes

Craft - #755 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Pammie's - #3520 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 male

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes/no squares

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Moth Woman - Mixed Media Art


 

This mixed media art started on a plain 4x6 inch index card. Paper scraps were layered to create a background. Water colors and acrylic paints and Ranger distress spray were used for color. A bit of stenciling was done. Moth woman is from Etsy

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - great outdoors

Simon Says Monday - wings

Simon Says Wednesday - wings

Pammie's - #2519 anything goes

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

Crafty Gal's Corner - #267 fancy moth lady 

♥ Wendy


Sharing My Heart Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Odella Heart for this card. The image is colored with watercolor paints. The card is layered with four diecut shapes (Sizzix, Dress My Craft, Darice) and embellished with glitter and a button.

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

Diecut Divas - diecuts + water colors     

Polkadoodles - #6 anything goes (sponsor's digi)   

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

Simon Says Monday - wings 

Simon Says Wednesday - wings

The Paper Shelter - anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Boys Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Back to School Boy 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 Tutti designs. It is embellished with three mini buttons.

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

Colorful Options - see palette

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

Creative Moments - #270 patterned paper

Di's - male

Pammie's - #2519 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #788 green and blue are one of my favorite color combos

♥ Wendy



Underwater Princess - Mixed Media Art


This mixed media piece started on a large index card. Paper scraps were added with a gluestick. Color was added with acrylic paints and Ranger sprays. The lovely sea creature is a freebie from Conjurer of Dreams and you can find her here

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #135 anything goes (sponsor's image)

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - great outdoors

Conjurer of Dreams - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Monday, May 12, 2025

Spring Birdie - Mixed Media Art



This mixed media art started on a plain large index card. The background is layered with paper scraps. The bird on a mushroom is from Etsy. The black flowers are rubber stamped. The color is added with water color, acrylic, tempera paints and Ranger distress spray. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Crafter's Cafe - #318 anything goes

Classic Design - #4 anything goes

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

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Pammie's - #2519 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - wings 

♥ Wendy

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Happy Birthday Girl



 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Gothic and Modern 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 Sizzix. It is simply embellished with a paper flower.

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

Colorful Options - see palette

Creative Moments - #270 DP

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Pammie's - #2518 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #637 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #698 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Spring Flowers - Mixed Media Art


This mixed media art is a compilation of paper scraps. The lovely garden lady is from Etsy. The edges were aged with distress ink. 

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

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - great outdoors

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #161 feminine

Pammie's - #2518 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #698 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

♥ Wendy


 

Friday, May 9, 2025

Happy Birthday Flowers Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Earlie Hedgehog for this card. The image is colored with water color paints. The card is layered on a piece of bookpage that was stenciled upon and a diecut shape from Tutti Designs. It is embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

Diecut Divas - diecut + water color painting

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - great outdoors

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

Crafty Catz - #693 May flowers

Simon Says Monday - stencil

The Paper Shelter - #637 flowers

Word Art Wednesday - #698 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Craft - birthday 

♥ Wendy

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Mermaid - Mixed Media Art



 

This mixed media piece was created on a 4x6 inch piece of book page that was stenciled on with a stencil from Dina Wakley. The orange spots are from a Posca pen that exploded so I just smeared the paint. The star fish are rubber stamped and painted with water color paints. The mermaid is from Conjurer of Dreams and you can find it for free here

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

Crafts Galore Encore - #135 anything goes (sponsor's image)

Conjurer of Dreams Free Image - free image (sponsor's image)

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes 

We Love 2 Create - #5 mixed media (acrylic, posca and watercolor paints, ink)

Conjurer of Dreams - #8 anything goes (sponsor's image)

Simon Says Monday - stencil

Word Art Wednesday - #698 sentiment 

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Gnome Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Spring Flower Gnome for this card. The image is colored with water color paints. The card is layered on a piece of stenciled bookpage with two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh. It is embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Diecut Divas - diecuts + water colors

The Crafting Challenge - flowers

Polkadoodles - #6 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pammie's - #2518 anything goes

Lil Patch - #252 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - stencil

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

The Paper Shelter - #637 flowers

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Crafty Catz - #693 May flowers

♥ Wendy

Undersea Queen - Mixed Media Art


 

This mixed media art started on a large index card. The background was created with a stencil from Dina Wakley and acrylic paint. The orange is from a posca pen that exploded. The rubber stamped starfish are painted with water color paints. The mermaid is from Conjurer of Dreams. This design is available for free here

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

Crafts Galore Encore - #135 anything goes (sponsor's image)

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Conjurer of Dreams - anything goes

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - great outdoors

Classic Design - #4 feminine

We Love 2 Create - #5 mixed media (acrylic, posca pens, water color paints, ink)

Simon Says Monday - stencil

Word Art Wednesday - #698 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Moth Woman Mixed Media


This mixed media art started as a large index card. Paper scraps were layered for color and texture. Stencils added a design element. Acrylic paint and distress ink were used for color. The moth woman is from Etsy

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

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #252 anything goes

Pammie's - #2518 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - stenciling

♥ Wendy
 

Monday, May 5, 2025

Flowers for You Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Birthday Party Mouse for this card. The image is colored with water color paints. The card is layered with three design papers and three diecut shapess from Darice. It is embellished with a golden gem.

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

Diecut Divas - water color paints

The Crafting Challenge - flowers

Creative Moments - #270 patterned papers (sponsor's digi)

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

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

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like It - I like using bold colors in my artwork to give the project a strong perspective.

Crafty Catz - #693 May flowers

Creative Knockouts - #546 for the kids

Polkadoodles - #6 anything goes (sponsor's digi) 

♥ Wendy


 

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Summer Birthday Treat Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Summer Ice Cream for this 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 three wooden beads.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

Simon Says Monday - weather

Passion 4 Markers - #786 birthday

The Paper Shelter - #636 cuties

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Creative Knockouts - #546 for kids

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #252 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Saturday, May 3, 2025

April Showers - May Flowers Card


 

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

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - spring weather

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

The Paper Shelter - #636 cuties

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Crafty Catz - #693 May flowers (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #546 for kids

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Blooms Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Sheepski called Corn Flowers for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two design papers and embellished with two diecut shapes (Dress My Craft and Tutti Designs) and a paper flower.

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

The Crafting Challenge - flowers (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Passion 4 Markers - #786 birthday (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Catz - #693 May flowers

♥ Wendy

Friday, May 2, 2025

Strawberry Ladies - Printable Clipart Sheet


I have added a new printable sheet to my Etsy Shop. This group of lovely vintage/retro women are sporting juicy red strawberries on their head. Why not?

♥ Wendy

Rainy Day Dog - Mixed Media



I created this mixed media piece on a large index card (4X6) using paper scraps, paints, inks and a dog image from Etsy

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

Crafter's Cafe - #318 anything goes

Classic Design - #4 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - weather

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like It - I used bold colors on this project to bring out the colors in the image.

Colorful Options - blue, turquoise, golden yellow and peach

♥ Wendy