Sunday, August 17, 2025

Gardening Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Scruff Gardening. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape and a punched circle. It is embellished with two green buttons.

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

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

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

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Crafter's Cafe - #322 patterned papers

Di's - diecut + punch

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #260 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Free Spirit - Junk Journal Page


This junk journal page is layered with paint and paper scraps (including tissue from a pattern). Paints include acrylic, water colors and tempera paints. The feather is a rubber stamp image with black ink. The butterfly girl is from Etsy

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Simon Says Monday - art journal

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Saturday, August 16, 2025

Resting Kitty Cat - Junk Journal Page



 

This page is made from layered paper scraps. Water color, acrylic and tempera paints were used. The edges of the page were aged with distress ink. The kitty cat and plants are from Etsy

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

The Paper Funday - four legged friends

Colorful Options - Hawaii Day colors (blues)

Simon Says Monday - art journal

♥ Wendy


Underwater Beauty - ATC


 

This ATC was created on a repurposed playing card. The background was created with acrylic paint and a paper scrap. The lovely sea woman is a freebie from Conjurer of Dreams. You can get yours here. A diecut border (bubbles) was added for texture.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Conjurer of Dreams - sea adventures

Penny's - #603 anything goes


Crafter's Cafe - #22 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friday, August 15, 2025

Sweet Melody Tag



I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Ballerina for this tag. The tag is a diecut shape from Sizzix. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape and punched circle. It is embellished with ribbon, glitter and two flower charms.

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

Star Stampz - #73 hobby (dance) sponsor's digi

Passion 4 Markers - #801 for a child

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

Crafter's Cafe - #322 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Junk Journal Page



 

This junk journal page is created with painted paper scraps. Paints include water colors, tempera and acrylic. The edges of the page are inked with distress ink. The sweet vintage girl is from Etsy. The flowers are made with a rubber stamp stem and punched circle.

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

We Love 2 Create - #8 mixed media

Colorful Options - Hawaii day colors

Simon Says Monday - art journal page

Penny's - #603 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Pretty in Pink ATC


 

I used a playing card as the base for this ATC. The card is layered with paper scraps and colored with glittery pink tempera paint and edged with distress ink. The lovely vintage girl is a freebie from Free Printables by 4 Crazy Ladies on Facebook. Pink gems were added as embellishments.

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

4 Crazy Ladies - black+white+pink

Penny's - #603 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Unicorn Kitty - ATC



 

This artist trading card has a background made from painted paper scraps. It is embellished with diecut felt. The unicorn cat is from Etsy

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

The Paper Funday - #79 four legged friends

Colorful Options - Hawaii Day

Pammie's - #2532 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - not a card

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Create the World You Want - Junk Journal Page



 

The background for this page was taken from a damaged book. Paper scraps were layered on top and various types of paint were used (water colors and acrylics) The edges are inked with distress ink.The retro fairy is from Etsy

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

Colorful Options - Hawaii Day colors

Creative Inspirations - #29 anything goes

Pammie's - #2532 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - art journal

♥ Wendy

Monday, August 11, 2025

Thinking of You Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Scruff the Dog for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

The Paper Funday - #79 four legged friends

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

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

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #800 anything goes

Star Stampz - #73 hobbies (gardening)

♥ Wendy


Dream Big - Junk Journal Page



This junk journal page was created on a piece of heavy weight book page. Paper scraps, paints (water color, acrylic and tempera) were used to create the background. Marks were made with a rubber stamp. Distress ink was used on the edges. The plant head woman is from etsy

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

We Love 2 Create - #8 mixed media

Colorful Options - see Hawaii Day color palette above

Simon Says Wednesday - quirky

Pammies - #2532 anything goes 

Simon Says Monday - art journal

♥ Wendy
 

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Summer Hamster - Mixed Media Art


 

This 4x6 inch mixed media art started on a plain index card. Paper scraps were glued on to create a background. Color was added with tempera paints and Ranger distress spray. The hamster on a bike is from Etsy. 

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

The Paper Funday - #79 four legged friends

Wordart Wednesday - #711 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #259 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - quirky

As You Like It - Summer is my favorite season because there is so much to do outside.

♥ Wendy


Happy Birthday Card



I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called By the River for this birthday card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Dress My Craft and is embellished with two mini buttons. 

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - happy birthday

Passion 4 Markers - #800 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - anything goes

♥ Wendy



 

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Summer Magical Birthday Wishes Card


 


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Mermaid Kisses for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Spellbinder. I used a sketch from Cheerful Sketches. The card is embellished with a fish shaped glass bead.

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

Cheerful Sketches - see sketch above

Crafts Galore Encore - #138 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up FB - Summer is my favorite time of year. (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #711 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - happy birthday

As You Like It - Summer is my favorite season because I love swimming and being at the beach.

Craft - #761 summer vacation

Passion 4 Markers - #800 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Friday, August 8, 2025

Have a Wonderful Birthday Card


 

I used one of my mixed media art pieces as a card topper for this project. The art was created with paper scraps, paints (water color and acrylics) and distress ink. Some orange brads were added as embellishments. The vintage homestead woman and her rabbit are from Etsy

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #138 anything goes

We Love 2 Create - #8 mixed media

Wordart Wednesday - #710 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #259 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - happy birthday

Simon Says Wednesday - quirky

♥ Wendy

Fun in the Sun Bear Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Bear in the Sun for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice. I used a sketch from Cheerful Sketches turned on it's side for the layout. The card is embellished with glitter.

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

Cheerful Sketches - sketch on it's side (sponsor's digi)

Creative Inspirations - #29 anything goes

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

Di's - summer fun + sun

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

Passion 4 Markers - anything goes

I Love Promarkers - anything goes

As You Like It - Summer is one of my favorite seasons because I like to swim and go to the beach.

Craft - #761 summer vacation

♥ Wendy


Thursday, August 7, 2025

Happy Birthday Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Sheepski called Party Animal for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (circle) and embossed paper (stars) from Darice. It is embellished with glitter and three mini buttons.

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

Creative Moments - #273 embossing (sponsor's digi)

Cheerful Sketches - sketch on it's side

The Paper Funday - #79 four legged friends

Wordart Wednesday - #710 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - happy birthday

Passion 4 Markers - #800 anything goes

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

Simon Says Wednesday - quirky

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, August 6, 2025

The Best Moments - ATC





I used an image from Free Printables by 4 Crazy Ladies (FB) for this ATC. This group of ladies share their digital downloads with others. Check it out! Paper scraps make up the base for this altered playing card. Color was added with acrylics, tempera paints and distress ink. I have added a little botanical and two wooden beads to the design. 

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

We Love 2 Create - #8 mixed media

The Paper Funday - #79 four legged friends

4 Crazy Ladies FB - color swatch

Simon Says Wednesday - quirky

♥ Wendy


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