Country Life - Mixed Media Art

This mixed media piece is on a large index card. Stenciling, paper scraps and washi tape were used to create a backgr4ound. Splatters were made with Dina Wakley gloss inks. The homestead woman is from Etsy. 

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

Paper Funday - #83 anything goes

Classic Design - #1 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - wings

Simon Says Wednesday - stencil

Wordart Wednesday - #736 sentiment

♥ Wendy
 

Winter Wishes Card

 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Snowflake Fairy. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Simon Says Stamp and is embellished with glitter and pearly accents.

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

The Paper Shelter - #663 wintery (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #563 sentiment (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - wings

Passion 4 Markers - #821 I used one of my favorite color combos on this image (coral+turquoise).

♥ Wendy

Tea Time in Wonderland Card

 

I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this card. You can get yours here. The card is layered with three diecut shapes from Dress My Craft and is embellished with a glittery paper flower.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #16 time for tea

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Classic Design - #1 anything goes

Pammie's - #2603 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #736 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Flowers Elephant for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Waffle Flower and Tutti Designs) and is embellished with two grey buttons.

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

Colorful Options - grey, blue + white

Digichoosday - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

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

Classic Design - #1 anything goes+circles

Lil Patch - #270 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Winter Wonder Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Winnie Wings for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered on an embossed piece of paper (Darice folder) and embellished with a diecut snowflake shape (Ranger) and a foam snowflake. Lots of glitter on this one.

I would like to enter this cad in the following chaallenges:

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #820 (my favorite digital stamps are of fairies)

The Paper Shelter - #663 wintery

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing 

Lil Patch - #270 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - wings

♥ Wendy

I Dream of Plants - Mixed Media Art

 

I used the blotter off my desk for the background of this mixed media art. Paper scraps (embossing paper from a Spellbinder folder) and a stenciled botanical were also used. The flower in the corner is from a rubber stamp. The lovely plant head woman is from Etsy. 

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

Paper Funday - #83 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing

Classic Design - #1 anything goes + circles

Pammies - #2603 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

I used a digital stamp from Lili of the Valley called Baby Girl Balloon for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower on embossed paper (Spellbinder folder). The card is embellished with silver marker and two blue star shaped gems.

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

Colorful Options - grey, blue + white

Wordart Wednesday - #735 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #820 (one of my favorite digital stamps)

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing

As You Like It - Birthdays are one of my favorite occasions because everyone deserves to celebrate the day they were born. (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #1 anything goes+circles

Creative Crafting Uncles - #73 happy birthday

♥ Wendy

 

Happy Birthday Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Valentine's Boy for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes on embossed paper (Tim Holtz folder). The card is embellished with a blue dot.

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

Wordart Wednesday - #735 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #820 using one of my favorite digital stamps (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing

As You Like It - Birthdays are my favorite celebration because I think everyone deserves to celebrate the day they were born.

Classic Design - #1 anything goes

Creative Knockouts - #563 sentiment

Creative Crafting Uncles - #73 Happy Birthday

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday to You

I used a digital stamp from Sheepski called Fuzzy for this card. The image is colored with unblended pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and embellished with two brown buttons.

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

Creative Inspirations - #34 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Word Art Wednesday - #735 sentiment

As You Like It - Birthdays are my favorite occasion because it gives us a chance to celebrate a person's special day.

Classic Design - #1 anything goes 

Creative Crafting Uncles - #73 Happy Birthday

♥ Wendy

Thinking of You Card

 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Little Butterfly. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Altenew and is embellished with two striped color dots.

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

Paper Funday - #83 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #735 sentiment

Pammie's - #2602 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #820 fairies are my favorite digital stamps

The Paper Shelter - #663 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #1 anything goes

Creative Knockouts - #563 sentiment (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Embrace your Strength - Mixed Media Art

I used a large index card as a base for this mixed media piece. Paper scraps were layered on top to create a background (including embossed paper from a Spellbinder embossing folder). Distress ink was used on the edges. The mermaid Frida is from Etsy. 

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

Wordart Wednesday - #735 sentiment

Pammie's - #2602 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - embossing

♥ Wendy
 

Foxy Love Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Pattie's Digital Stamps called Fox Love. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Altenew and is embellished with a mini heart gem.

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

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Pammie's - 2602 anything goes

Lil Patch - #269 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pattie's - #238 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Bee Yourself Card

 

I used a new digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Buzzy Talk for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a new diecut shape from Altenew. The card is embellished with glitter.

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

Crafty Calendar - new digi+diecut shape (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes+yellow 

Passion 4 Markers - #819 diecuts

Word Art Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new digital stamp+diecut

Digichoosday - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Bumbling Bee Card

 

I used a new digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bee Cute for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Altenew (new set of nesting dies). The card is embellished with glitter.

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

Diecut Divas - new digital stamp + die set

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow

Simon Says Monday - new digital stamp + die set

Passion 4 Markers - #819 diecuts

Wordart Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new digital stamp + die set

♥ Wendy

Steampunk Mouse - ATC

I used a free image from Gecko Galz to create this mixed media style ATC. You can get your freebie here. The background was created with paper scraps. A rubber stamp was used for the steampunk gears. Color was added with crayon scribbles and distress ink. 

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

Gecko Galz - January steampunk mouse

Colorful Options - blue+white+grey

Paper Funday - #83 anything goes

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Craft - #771 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Swan Song Ladies - Printable

 

I have added a new printable to the Etsy Shop. Swans are one of the motifs that are expected to be trending in 2026. I paired them with my favorite retro era ladies. 

You can find this printable here. 

♥ Wendy

New Baby Card

I used a new digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Wash Day for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Dress My Craft and embellished with a paper flower.

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

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - new digital stamp+new baby

Passion 4 Markers - #819 diecuts

Word Art Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new digital stamp+new baby

Craft - #771 anything goes

♥ Wendy

New Year Wishes Card

 

I used a new digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called The Incantation for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Waffle Flower, Tutti Designs and Tim Holtz). It is embellished with glitter.

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

The Crafting Challenge - white+snow

Diecut Divas - new digital stamp

Colorful Options - white+blue+grey

Classic Design - #12 anything goes + merry

Crafter's Cafe - #235 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #662 new digital stamp (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - new digital stamp + new year sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #819 dies/punches (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - something new

♥ Wendy

Steampunk Strength - Mixed Media Art

The base for this mixed media art is a large index card. A color wash of watercolor paints was used to create a background. Paper scraps (including embossed paper) were layered to create texture. The feather is from a rubber stamp. The steampunk woman was purchased from Conjurer of Dreams, Etsy. Here is the link. 

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #16 anything goes

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Pammie's - #2601 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #734 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new image 

♥ Wendy
 

Happy New Year Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Patties called Party Giraffes for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is embellished with three buttons.

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

Pattie's - #238 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Paper Funday - #83 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #269 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - new year

♥ Wendy

It's Always Tea Time Card

I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this card. You can find yours here. The card is layered with design paper and embellished with two orange buttons.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #16 time for tea

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Pammie's - #2601 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #269 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Mushroom Girl - ATC

I used a free image from Gecko Galz for this altered playing card (ATC). You can get your freebie here. The background was created with a page torn from a damaged dictionary. Color was added with prisma color pencils and distress ink. 

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

Creative Inspirations - #34 anything goes

Gecko Galz - fantasy challenge

Classic Design - #12 anything goes

The Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Pammie's - #2601 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Celebrate New Beginnings Card

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called She Wolf for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a new diecut shape from Altenew and embellished with glitter and two snowflake buttons (shanks removed).

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

Diecut Divas - diecute+something new (new diecut shape set+new beginning theme)

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Wordart Wednesday - #732 sentiment

The Paper Shelter - #662 new beginnings sentiment (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts -#562 celebration

Simon Says Monday - something new (diecut shape + new beginning theme)

♥ Wendy

Happy Holidays Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Theo Penguin Helping Out the Birds. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and embellished with glitter and foam snowflake.

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

The Crafting Challenge - white/snow

Colorful Options - blue+white+grey

Pattie's - #238 anything goes

Crafty Calendar - new digital stamp (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #732 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #562 celebrations (sponsor's digi)

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

New Year Wishes Card

 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Snowflake Fairy. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Altenew and a snowflake diecut from Tim Holtz. The card is embellished with glitter.

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

Colorful Options - blue, white and grey

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 Anything goes/merry

Word Art Wednesday - #732 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #662 New Year (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Calendar - New Year

♥ Wendy

Tis the Season to be Merry Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Sledging Reindeer Time for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and embellished with glitter and chipboard sticker.

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

The Crafting Challenge - snow (sponsor's digi)

Diecut Divas - diecuts + new digital stamp

Classic Design - merry

All Dressed Up - #169 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #732 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #562 celebrations

♥ Wendy

Holiday Bird - Mixed Media Art

 

This festive bird collage is created on a large index card. The background was created with paper scraps and paints. Texture paste and a stencil were used to create the raised leaves. Splatters were added with Tim Holtz distress sprays. The bird is from Etsy. The snowflakes are stickers.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - this the season

Classic Design - #12 merry

Wordart Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes+yellow

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

Merry and Bright - Mixed Media Art

I created this festive mixed media piece on a large index card. The background was made with paper scraps and various types of paint. The piece is embellished with a glittery deer sticker. The vintage woman is from Etsy. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 merry

Wordart Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

December 25 Christmas Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Snow Ride for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and embellished with two chipboard stickers and glitter.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 merry

All Dressed Up Blog - #169 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Holly Days Card

I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this shaped card. You can find your freebie here. The card is embellished with two glittery foam snowflake stickers.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #15 winter wonderland

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 merry

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Merry and Bright - Mixed Media Art

 

This mixed media project started out as a plain large index card. Paper scraps were added to create a background. Paints include water colors, acrylics and tempera paints. Splatters were made with Tim Holtz distress sprays. The winter woman is from Etsy. Texture was added with red netting from a salvaged orange bag. 

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

Colorful Options - colors from photo prompt

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - tis the season

Classic Design - merry

Word Art Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes 

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

Happy New Year Wishes Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Snowflake Fairy for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is layered with three diecut shapes (Waffle Flower and Spellbinders). It is embellished with glitter and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes

Classic Design - #12 anything goes/Merry

Wordart Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

Merry Christmas Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Christmas Star 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 glitter and a chipboard word sticker.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Star Stampz - #67 winter (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #597 purple + yellow

Classic Design - #12 Merry

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #268 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

♥ Wendy

Merry Christmas Santa Tag

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Santa in Sleigh for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. The tag is embellished with glitter and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 Merry

The Paper Shelter - Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #731 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #561 tis the season

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

Simon Says Wednesday - sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

Merry Christmas Bear

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Skating for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Waffle Flower and embellished with glitter and two foam snowflakes.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #12 Merry Christmas

Wordart Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #561 tis the season (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #268 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Christmas Presents Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Happy Baby Deer for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. It is embellished with glitter and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 Merry

The Paper Shelter - Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - wrap it up

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - sparkle/shine

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #268 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Holly Jolly Tag

 

I used a free image from Conjurer of Dreams for this tag. You can get your freebie here. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. It is embellished with a diecut sparkly snowflake (Tim Holtz) and baker's twine.

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

Conjurer of Dreams - #15 winter wonderland (sponsor's digi)

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - tis the season

Classic Design - #12 Merry

Word Art Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - wrap it up

♥ Wendy

I Believe Tag

 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Cozy Christmas Together for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is made from two diecut shapes from Waffle Flower. It is embellished with glitter and baker's twine.

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

Colorful Options - photo prompt colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - tis the season

Craft - #770 Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - Merry Christmas

Classic Design - #12 Merry

The Paper Shelter - #169 Christmas (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #730 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - wrap it up

Crafter's Cafe - #325 anything goes + yellow 

♥ Wendy