Saturday, June 21, 2025

Summer Loving Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Noodle Panda Hangout for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecuts from Dress My Craft and embellished with two wooden beads. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - masculine (sponsor's digi)

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

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

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

Pink Gem - #7 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #549 summer fun

Wordart Wednesday - #704 sentiment

♥ Wendy


 

Alice in Wonderland - Mixed Media


This mixed media project began on a large index card. Various paper scraps were glued on to create a background. Spritz and splatters were added using Ranger distress sprays. Other paints used are acrylic and tempera. The Alice in Wonderland image is from Etsy. It is cut with a circle diecut from Darice. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Classic Design - #6 anything goes



Penny's - #599 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friday, June 20, 2025

Beautiful and Strong - Junk Journal Page


A used folder is the base for this junk journal page. I used a stencil to add color and a design on the background. A stenciled paper scrap was also used. Ranger spritz and sprays by Tim Holtz were used as a finishing touch. The circles were made with black inke and a rubber stamp. The beautiful avante garde woman is from Etsy

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

Crafty Calendar - add a sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #256 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - spritz/splatter

Simon Says Wednesday - circles were added with rubber stamp

♥ Wendy
 

Summer at the Shore Card


 

I used a digital stamp the The Paper Shelter called Mermaid. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Darice and is embellished with a driftwood charm.

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

DigiChoosday - #6 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #643 fantasy (sponsor's digi)

Wordart Wednesday - #704 sentiment

Penny's - #599 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #549 summer fun (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Summer Fairy - Mixed Media



This mixed media piece features a beautiful retro fairy from Etsy. The large index card is painted with acrylic paints. A paper scrap of leaves was added and painted with water color paints. Splatters and spritzes were made with Ranger products (Tim Holtz+Dina Wakley). Round circles were made with a paper punch.

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

Classic Design - #6 anything goes

Pammie's - #2524 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - spritz/splatter

Simon Says Wednesday - circles

Creative Knockouts - #549 Summer fun

Crafty Catz - #696 anything goes+hot colors

♥ Wendy



 

Love is Sharing Card



 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Pitter Patter for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Tutti Designs and is embellished with three mini blue buttons.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

All Dressed Up FB - animals are my favorite things to craft with

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - masculine

Star Stampz - #71 animals are my favorite stamps to craft with

All Dressed Up - #163 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #793 animals (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Beautiful Life - Mixed Media



I am participating in the Index Card a Day challenge on Instagram. I used the prompt "twig" for this mixed media project on a large index card. The background is layered with scraps of brown paper bag and the inside of an envelope. The lovely moth woman is from Etsy. Splatters and spritzes from Ranger were used for added color.

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

Classic Design - #6 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #256 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - spritz+splatter

Penny's - #599 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - circle

Wordart Wednesday - #704 sentiment

♥ Wendy

 


Happy Dad's Day Card



I used a digital stamp from Gerda Steiner called Mouse with Tea for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Sizzix and embellished with two green buttons.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - masculine

Pink Gem - #7 anything goes

Pammie's - #2524 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #793 animals

The Paper Shelter - #643 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Mixed Media - Matisse Style Cat


Mixed media on a large index card. The background was created with water color paint mop ups and distress spritz from Tim Holtz. Edges are inked with Tim Holtz distress ink. Checked tissue paper and paper scraps were added for texture. Marks were made with black acrylic paint and a bottle cap. The Matisse style kitty cat is from Etsy

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

We Love 2 Create - #6 mixed media

Classic Design - #6 anything goes

Pammie's - #2524 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #256 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - spritz/splatter

As You Like It - No sentiment on this one...sometimes the sentiment is better left to the viewers imagination.

♥ Wendy


Flowers for You Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Di's called For You for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with three diecut shapes from Pink Fresh and embellished with a paper flower.

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

Kleuren met potloden - colored pencils

Wordart Wednesday - #703 sentiment

Di's - animals acting like humans (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - fur+flowers

Crafty Catz - #696 anything goes+hot colors (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy



Monday, June 16, 2025

Shine Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Fireflies for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and is embellished with a paper flower.

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

Star Stampz - #71 Fireflies, flowers and glitter are some of my favorite things (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #792 circle

I Love Promarkers - #585 summer

The Paper Shelter - #642 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #696 hot colors

Classic Design - #6 anything goes/Summer vacation

♥ Wendy


Sunday, June 15, 2025

Have a Sweet Day Card


I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Spring Strawberries for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with a paper flower.

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

Star Stampz - #71 Strawberries are one of my favorite things. 

Wordart Wednesday - #703 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #792 circle

I Love Promarkers - #585 anything goes/summer

Craft - #757 cute

♥ Wendy
 

Beautiful Blooms - ATC



 


I used a free digital image from Conjurer of Dreams for this ATC. The Etsy Shop is full of beautiful images for all your paper crafting needs. This card is layered with  acrylic paint, a water colored paper scrap, the image and a rubber stamped plant. The edges are inked with Tim Holtz distress ink.

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

We Love to Create - #6 mixed media

Colorful Options - aquablue

Conjurer of Dreams - #9 anything goes (sponsor's image)

Conjurer of Dreams - June freebie (sponsor's image)

Conjurer of Dreams - ATC (sponsor's image)


♥ Wendy

Saturday, June 14, 2025

Love Birds Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Owl Be Your Friend for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and a paper punched heart and circle. 

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

Crafty Calendar - sentiment

Kleuren pot Loden - colored pencils (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #703 sentiment


As You Like It - I added a sentiment to this project so that you would know these are love birds. (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Tide Pool Mixed Media



 

I am participating in the Index Card a Day challenge on Instagram. This large index card started with various colors of blue painted on with water color paints. Paper scraps and a fussy cut vintage woman from Etsy were added for layers and a focal. A piece of twine was stapled on for texture.

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

Colorful Options - aquablue

Crafts Galore Encore - #136 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - monochrome

Crafty Catz - #696 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friday, June 13, 2025

Happy Dad's Day Card



I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Swing High Mouse for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut circle from Darice and embellished with two blue buttons. 

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

Colorful Options - aquablue

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - masculine

Di's - animals acting like humans (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #792 circle

Crafty Catz - #696 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #642 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Cherry Picking Ladies - Printable Download


 

I have added this trendy set of cherry picking ladies to the Etsy Store. Perfect for your papercrafting projects. 

♥ Wendy

Flowers in her Hair - Junk Journal pocket


This is a junk journal pocket made from the end of a recycled envelope. Paper scraps were added (including a piece of paper doily and embossing (Tim Holtz folder). The lovely lady with flowers is from Etsy. The piece was aged with Tim Holtz distress ink. 

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

Pammie's - #2523 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - monochrome

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

As You Like It - I did not place a sentiment on this piece because I think it speaks for itself.

♥ Wendy


Thursday, June 12, 2025

Be Bold Card


 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Victorian Morticia for this shaped card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix and LaLa Land) and embellished with a blue gem.

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

Colorful Options - aquablue

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Simon Says Monday- monochrome

I Love Promarkers - #585 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #642 anything goes+Adam's Family (sponsor's digi)

Craft - #757 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Mona Lisa Cat - Junk Journal Page


This junk journal page was created using lots of paper scraps, acrylic and tempera paints and distress ink. The Mona Lisa cat is from Etsy

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

We Love 2 Create - #6 mixed media

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #703 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - monochrome

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Happy Dad's Day Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Blue Bell Gnome for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut circles (Darice) and embellished with glitter and two ladybugs.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - masculine (sponsor's digi)

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

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

Simon Says Wednesday - masculine

Passion 4 Markers - #792 circles

♥ Wendy

Mermaid - Mixed Media


 

#icad2025 Mixed media on a large index card using the prompt "iguana". Background paper is from the inside of an envelope and a scrap from a magazine. Mermaid is an image from Etsy. Water color paints and ink were added for color and distressing.

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

Colorful Options - blue

Simon Says Monday - monochrome

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Pammie's - #2523 anything goes

♥ Wendy


Happy Birthday Card



 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Star Pup 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 punched golden glitter stars.

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

All Dressed Up FB - fave things - dogs, glitter and crowns

Cupcake Inspirations - #619 red+peach

Wordart Wednesday - #703 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #548 diecut the punches

Di's - animal acting like a human

♥ Wendy


Monday, June 9, 2025

Sassy Girl Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Leann's World called Flower Girl for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Waffle Flower and is embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Cupcake Inspirations - red+peach colors

Passion 4 markers - #791 shaped card (sponsor's digi)

Creative Knockouts - #548 diecut 

Pammie's - #2523 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Birthday Wishes 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 is embellished with three pearls.

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #136 anything goes

Crafty Calendar - sentiment

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #255 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #791 shaped card

The Paper Shelter - #641 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #702 sentiment

Penny's - #598 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Saturday, June 7, 2025

Card for Dad


 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Dennis for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Waffleflower and embellished with two mini blue buttons. 

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

Colorful Options - aqua blue

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - masculine

Classic Design - male

Passion 4 Markers - #791 shaped card

The Paper Shelter - #641 masculine

Word Art Wednesday - #702 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - masculine

Creative Knockouts - #548 diecut (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Friday, June 6, 2025

Feel Better Soon Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Rocco Thinking for this card. The image is colored with red and peach alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft and embellished with two red buttons.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - male (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #5 male

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

Cupcake Inspirations - #619 color palette (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Passion 4 Markers - #791 shaped card

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

The Paper Shelter - #541 masculine

Word Art Wednesday - #702 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - masculine

♥ Wendy


 

Blue Memories ATC



 

I created this ATC on a recycled playing card. The image is from Conjurer of Dreams. It is a freebie this month and you can get your own here. I fussy cute the flowers and used foam tabs to create depth on this card. The flower is a rubber stamp. 

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

Colorful Options - aquablue

Conjurer of Dreams - #9 anything goes

Conjurer of Dreams Freebie - June freebie used

Conjurer of Dreams ATC - ATC

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Penny's - #598 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Gnome Cat - Mixed Media


 

I created this mixed media project on a large index card. Paper scraps were layered to create texture and dimension. Various paints were used for color and stenciling. Rubber stamped marks were made to add interest to the project. The gnome kitty is from Etsy

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes+male

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #255 anything goes

Pammie's - #2522 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - masculine

Wordart Wednesday - #702 sentiment

Penny's - #598 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - masculine

♥ Wendy



Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Lucky Him ATC



 

This ATC was made on a playing card. The background paper is from Conjurer of Dreams set Blue Memories and a scrap of painted book page. The vintage man and the sentiment are from Tim Holtz. 

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

Colorful Options - aquablue

Conjurer of Dreams - #9 anything goes

Conjurer of Dreams - ATC

Classic Design - #5 male

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Pammie's - #2522 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - masculine

Wordart Wednesday - #702 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - masculine

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Happy Father's Day - Mixed Media


This mixed media project started on a 4x6 inch index card. Paper scraps and a variety of paints (water color, acrylic, Tim Holtz antique sprays and tempera) were used to create the background.

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

We Love 2 Create - #6 mixed media

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Crafts Galore Encore - #136 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #701 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Pammie's - #2522 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - masculine

♥ Wendy


 

Monday, June 2, 2025

Homestead Women Printable


 

I have added a new printable to my Etsy Shop. Homesteading is currently trending on Etsy. This fun set contains eight images of vintage women with a farm animal. Perfect for your papercrafting and journal pages.

♥ Wendy

Little Treasure Card



 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Little Treasure for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Tutti Designs and embellished with two mini buttons.

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

Colorful Options - aquablue

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #701 sentiment

Passion 4 Markers - #790 four legged friends

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #255 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - masculine

♥ Wendy


Sunday, June 1, 2025

Sumner Friends Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Bear Lady Bug for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The background paper is embossed with a folder from Tim Holtz. The card is layered with a diecut circle from Darice and embellished with two buttons.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Classic Design - #5 anything goes 

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

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

Wordart Wednesday - #701 sentiment

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

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

As You Like It - I like dry embossing because it gives my projects some added depth and texture.

♥ Wendy

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