Gothic Night ATC

The Haunted House background is from Midnight Journey and the lovely vintage woman is from Lunagirl Moonbeams. The ATC is embellished with a a felt bat diecut, paper punched star and washi tape.

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

Lunagirl Moonbeams - #28 vintage gothic
Left of Center - #32 loc
Pink Gem - felt
Crafting by Design - anything but a card
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Artistic Inspirations - #93 wings/anything goes
Milk Coffee - anything but a card
Crafty Catz - #233 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friend ATC

This cutie in a pot is a digital stamp from Just Some Lines. The sentiment is from Create with TLC. The ATC is embellished with bling and a button.

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

Cupcake Inspirations - #262 lav+white+turq
Just Some Lines - flowers
Paper Makeup Stamps - #142 flowers
Through the Purple Haze (10) - #43 button
Crafting by Design - anything but a card
The Crafter's Cafe - #65 3 flowers
One Sweet Challenge - flowers
Digi Haven - flowers in a pot
Crafty Catz - #233 anything goes
Digitally Sweet - #90 friendship

♥ Wendy

Zombie Prom

I used Sadie from the Lacy Sunshine Lady Heather's Curiosities collection for this card. She is colored with pencils, markers and black chalk. The card is embellished with a die cut banner and three paper punched flowers, three buttons, a charm and glitter.

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

Left of Center - #32 girly/loc
Lacy Sunshine - dies/punches
Cupcake Inspirations - #262 (lav+white+turq)
One Sweet Challenge - flowers
Paper Make-up Stamps - #142 flowers
Through the Purple Haze (10) - #43 buttons
The Crafter's Cafe - #65 use three flowers
Craftitude - #66 anything goes/pop it up
Bunny Zoe - flowers+charm
The Stamping Chef - #31 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Kitty Witch - Delicious Doodles (DT)

The Delicious Doodles Challenge this week
is for the love of animals!

I used Kitty Witch for my DT piece this week. The stamp was colored with pencils, markers and black chalk. The card is embellished with fabric, a purple gem, metal brad (star) and three star shaped buttons covered with glitter.  

I  hope you have been inspired to join the fun at Delicious Doodles this week. Please check the site for rules and prizes. Also, take a look at the wonderful creations posted by my fellow DT members. They are a very talented group!

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

A Step in the Dark - #2 anything goes/purple
Left of Center - #32 LOC
Pink Gem - fabric
Scribble+Scrap - #19 anything goes
Glitter-n-Sparkle - #86 metal
Artistic Inspirations - #93 anything goes
Through the Purple Haze (10) - #43 buttons
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Suzy Bee's - #31 layer it up

♥ Wendy

Marvelous Wonders Tag

I used digital stamps from Smeared Ink for this tag. The mer-queen is a freebie for the month of May. Get yours now and join the challenge. The jar is from the Specimen Jar collection and the flourishes, sign and sentiment are from the Circus Procession Kit.

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

Smeared and Smudged  - Freaky Freebie  
Love to Scrap - #30 anything goes
Left of Center - #32 loc
Artistic Inspirations - #93 anything goes
Crafting by Design - anything but a card
The Stamping Chef - #31 anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes


♥ Wendy

Cutie Pie Fairy ATC

The Wicked Wednesday Challenge 
this week is FAIRY WONDERLAND!

The sponsor is The Greeting Farm!

I used a digital stamp from The Greeting Farm called Cheeky Fairy for this ATC. The image was colored with pencils and markers. The ATC is embellished with a die cut flower, glitter, ink, rhinestones and a metal sentiment brad.

I  hope you have been inspired to join the fun at Wicked Wednesday this week. Please check the site for rules and prizes. Also, take a look at the wonderful creations posted by my fellow DT members. They are a very talented group!

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

Left of Center - #32 girly
Sweet Pea - things with wings
Cupcake Inspirations - #262 colors (lavender+white+turquoise)
Glitter-n-Sparkle - #86 metal
Lacy Sunshine - dies/punches
613 Avenue Create - #73 metal
Scribble+Scrap - #19 anything goes
Artistic Inspiration - #93 things with wings
Created with Love - #82 lots of layers 
Crafting by Design - anything but a card
Milk Coffee - anything but a card

♥ Wendy

Steampunk Postcard

I used a digital stamp from Rick St. Dennis called 1880 hat for this postcard. The postcard is a freebie from Ephemera's Vintage Garden.

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

Simon Says Wednesday - vacation/travel  
Left of Center - #32 loc/girly
Sparkle&Glitter - steampunk
Paper Pretties - #311 flowers
Artistic Inspirations - #93 things with wings
Paper Make-up Stamps - #142 flowers

♥ Wendy

Gothic Night Card

I used a variety of companies to create this card. The background paper is from Gecko Galz. The lovely vintage woman is from Lunagirl Moonbeams. The doily and gate are from Pixel Scrapper. The flower and sentiment are digital stamps from Create with TLC.

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

Lunagirl Moonbeams - #28 vintage gothic
A Step in the Dark - #2 anything goes/purple
Addicted to Stamps (10) - #96 anything goes             
Creative Fingers - #37 anything goes
Left of Center - #32 girly/LOC
The Stamping Boutique - #18 doily            
Paper Pretties - #311 flowers
Corrosive Challenge - #200 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Mystic Moon Card

I used a digital stamp from Sweet Pea to create this card. This beautiful image is called Mystic Moon. I colored the design with pencils, markers, and chalk. The background paper was spritzed with black ink. The rubber stamped stars and the sentiment are from The Paper Company. The card is embellished with two purple metal brads.

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

Sweet Pea FB - anything goes
A Step in the Dark - #2 anything goes/purple
Addicted to Stamps (10) - #96 anything goes
Left of Center - #32 girly/loc
Sweet Pea Stampers - things with wings
Glitter-n-Sparkle - #86 metal
613 Avenue Create - #73 metal
Sentimental Sunday - #208 things with wings
Artistic Inspirations - #93 things with wings
The Squirrel+Fox - #70 girls

♥ Wendy

I Love Birds Bookmark

I made this bookmark from two altered poker chips and a wooden spoon. I used mod podge to attach a paper punched circle from a damaged book into the inverted center of the chip. The bird designs are from an inchies sheet I purchased from Deviant Scrap (Tumblefish Studio). Color was added to the designs with watercolor crayons and acrylic paints. Varnish was applied as a sealant. A wooden spoon (dyed with alcohol inks) is nestled between the chips. This slips into the book to hold your place while the poker chips rest on the top of of the pages. The poker chips are embellished with washi tape and the word fly was added.

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

Addicted to Stamps (10) - #96 anything goes  
Creative Fingers - #37 anything goes
Brown Sugar - #95 anything goes
Scribble+Scrap - #19 anything goes
613 Avenue Create - #73 anything goes
Sentimental Sunday - #208 things with wings
Artistic Inspirations - #93 things with wings

♥ Wendy

Summer Blossoms ATC

I used a digital stamp called "emo basket" from Just Some Lines for this ATC. The image is a freebie offered on the site and can be found here. The challenge is flowers and does not end until the end of May. Grab this cute stamp and join the fun. The image is colored with pencils and markers. The ATC is embellished with a tag, glitter and baker's twine. 

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

Just Some Lines - flowers
Love to Scrap - #30 anything goes
The Stamping Chef - #30 anything goes
Addicted to Stamps (10) - #96 anything goes
Left of Center - #32 girly
One Sweet Challenge - flowers
Paper Pretties - #311 flowers
The Corrosive - #200 anything goes
Paper Make-up Stamps - #142 flowers
Jelly Park - bold + bright


♥ Wendy

Stop and Smell the Roses

I used an image from Deviant Scrap (Tumblefish Studio) for this altered clothespin book/card. The sentiment is a rubber stamp from PSX. The poker chip was altered with alcohol inks, gesso and oil pastels. The link to the clothespin book/card tutorial is HERE. Have fun!

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

Crafting by Design - anything goes
Crafty Girls - #18 anything goes
Simon Says Monday - botanicals
Addicted to Stamps (10) - #96 anything goes
Creative Fingers - #37 anything goes
Brown Sugar - #95 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Flower Fairy Card

I used a digital stamp called Candy Corn Fairy from Aurora Wings for this card. She is colored with pencils, markers and ink. The card is embellished with pearls, lace, and glitter. The sentiment and circle are paper punched. 

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

One Sweet Challenge - flowers
Stamp and Create - bright spring colors
Digi Haven - Spring
Simon Says Monday - botanicals
Aurora Wings - #3 butterflies
Craft Your Passion - #214 pearls+lace
The Stamping Chef - #30 anything goes
Left of Center - #32 girly
Sweet Pea Stampers - things with wings
Lacy Sunshine - punches
Art by Miran - #6 anything goes
Sentimental Sunday - #208 things with wings
Created with Love - #82 lots of layers

♥ Wendy

Floral Tag

The pretty flowers in the vase are from Lunagirl Moonbeams (Summer Garden Set). The daisies are digital stamps from AJ's Digi Shoppe. The sentiment is from Create with TLC. The tag is embellished with a lace doily banner, pearls, and ribbon.

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

The Corrosive - #199 banner
The Cheerful Stamp Pad - #86 flowers
Simon Says Monday - botanicals
Craft Your Passion - #214 pearls and lace
Crafting by Design - anything goes
One Sweet Challenge - flowers
The Stamping Boutique - #18 use a doily
Paper Pretties - #311 flowers

♥ Wendy

Happy Card - Dilly Bean (DT)

The DILLY BEAN FRIDAY CHALLENGE 

 this week is BASED ON A SONG!

The Dilly Bean Challenges now run for two weeks and

 require that you use a Dilly Bean Image on your submission.

I used Dilly Bean stamp #554 Penny's Heart for this card. She is colored with pencils and markers. Her hair is paper pieced. The card is embellished with die cuts, punches, washi tape and glitter. The song "Happy" by Pharrell Williams was my inspiration.

I  hope you have been inspired to join the fun at Dilly Beans this week. Please check the site for rules and prizes. Also, take a look at the wonderful creations posted by my fellow DT members. They are a very talented group!

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

Desert Island (8) - #77 (1,3,4,6,7)
The Corrosive - #199 banner      
Craftitude - #65 die
Digi Haven - Spring
Card Makin Mama's - #87 rainbow of colors
Divas by Design - anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - #19 anything goes
Addicted to Stamps - #96 anything goes
 


♥ Wendy      

Pretty Faces Bookmark

I made this bookmark from two altered poker chips and a wooden spoon. I used mod podge to attach a paper punched circle from a damaged book into the inverted center of the chip. The vintage face  designs are from an inchies sheet I purchased from Deviant Scrap (Tumblefish Studio). Color was added to the designs with watercolor crayons and acrylic paints. Varnish was applied as a sealant. A wooden spoon (painted brown) is nestled between the chips. This slips into the book to hold your place while the poker chips rest on the top of of the pages. The poker chips are embellished with a paper punched flower and mini golden gems.

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

Crafting by Design - anything goes
DigiStamps4Joy - #92 anything goes
Crafty Girls - #18 anything goes
613 Avenue Create - #72 anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - #19 anything goes
Milk Coffee Challenge - anything but a card

♥ Wendy

Steampunk Card

The steampunk time piece is a rubber stamp from Inkadinkado. The sentiment is rubber from The Paper Company. The background paper was spritzed with green ink. The time piece is paper pieced. The card is embellished with two steampunk gears and twine. I think this would make a nice birthday card for a man.

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

Sister Act - #57 anything goes
Card Makin Mama's - #87 rainbow of colors
Glitter-n-Sparkle - cards for men
Simon Says Monday - botanicals
Stampotique - #148 steampunk
Paper Crafting Journey - special man

♥ Wendy

A May Wedding-Unky style

I used a digital stamp from The East Wind for this wedding card. The image is called Lucy Loo Blow the Skull Kiss. I used pencils, markers, ink and chalk to color the image. The card is embellished with pearls, lace, ribbon, a paper flower, glitter and three design papers.

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

The East Wind - #7 May Bride
Craft Your Passion - #214 pearls and lace
Oddball Art Stamps - girly + glam
Fab-n-Funky - #217 recipe
One Sweet Challenge - flowers
Sister Act - #57 anything goes
Allsorts - #259 purple
Paper Makeup Stamps - #141 ribbon
Art by Miran - #6 anything goes
Paper Pretties - #311 flowers
Created with Love - #82 lots of layers

♥ Wendy

Foxy ATC - Wicked Wednesday (DT)

The Wicked Wednesday Challenge 
this week is FOXY!

The sponsor is Sami Stamps!

I used a digital stamp called Little Fox from Sami Stamps to create this ATC. The image is colored with pencils. The edge is inked. The circle is punched and the label is die cut. The ATC is also embellished with an embroidery flower and glitter.

I  hope you have been inspired to join the fun at Wicked Wednesday this week. Please check the site for rules and prizes. Also, take a look at the wonderful creations posted by my fellow DT members. They are a very talented group!

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

One Sweet Challenge - flowers
Craftitude - #65 die
Digi Haven - Spring
Creative Fingers - #36 anything goes
Charisma Cardz (10) - May flowers           
Sami Stamps - #13 anything goes
DigiStamps4Joy - #92 AG    
The Stamping Chef - #30 anything goes
Addicted to Stamps - #96 anything goes
Divas by Design - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Mini Composition Notebook

Thank you very much Crafting by Designs for inviting me to be a Guest Designer this week.

This altered mini composition book was fast and easy to create. Cut design paper to fit the front and back of the notebook. I tore one edge to add some distressing.  The digital stamp is Ava Mermaid from Bugaboo. She is colored with pencils and markers. The edge of the design is inked with purple ink. The circles are dies and punches. The "friend" sentiment is from Create with TLC. Embellishments include ribbon and glitter. You don't want to go too crazy with embellishments if you want the notebook to remain functional.

I hope you have been inspired to join the "friends/friendship" challenge at Crafting by Designs this week!

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

Oddball Art Stamps - girly + glam
Kitty Bee - #23 scraps
Lacy Sunshine - #33 anything goes
2 Cute Ink (10) - glitter
Digi Sketch - anything goes (T for theme)
Sweet Stamps - #170 anything goes
Craftitude - #65 die   
Allsorts - #259 purple
Paper Makeup Stamps - #141 ribbon
Love to Scrap - #30 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Bookmark - Altered Spoon + Poker Chip

I made this bookmark from two altered poker chips and a wooden spoon. I used mod podge to attach a paper punched circle from a damaged book into the inverted center of the chip. The berry sprig and swan designs are from an inchies sheet I purchased from Deviant Scrap (Tumblefish Studio). Color was added to the designs with watercolor crayons and acrylic paints. Varnish was applied as a sealant. A wooden spoon (painted brown) is nestled between the chips. This slips into the book to hold your place while the poker chips rest on the top of of the pages. The poker chips are embellished with washi tape and two mini red gems.

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

Crafting by Design - anything goes
Paper Pretties - #310 embellish it
Simon Says Wednesday - die cuts (circles)
613 Avenue Create - #72 anything goes
Crafting from the Heart - #19 anything goes


♥ Wendy

Thank You Tag

I used rubber stamps to create this tag. The tulip is from Rubber Stampede and the sentiment is from Heidi Grace. The tag is Kraft paper with a little bit of a swirl design. The tulip is paper pieced. The tulip is colored with pencils and blended. The bulb is colored directly on the the Kraft paper. The tag is embellished with a heart die cut, ribbon and two types of washi tape.

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

Stampotique - #147 tag
Sweet Stamps - Kraft
The Cheerful Stamp Pad - #86 flower focal point
Tuesday Throwdown - #195 Spring blossom
Crafting by Design - Thank you
The Stamping Chef - #29 anything goes
Desert Island Crafters (8) - #77 (1,3,4,6,7,10)
One Sweet Challenge - flowers

♥ Wendy

Gothic Bride Shrine Tag

This wonderful shrine shaped frame is a digital stamp from Neare Store. The lovely bride is from Lunagirl Moonbeams. She is from the Vintage Gothic Digital Download Collection. The flowers, sentiment and special effects were added in Pixlr.   

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

Lunagirl Moonbeams - #72 anything goes
Crafting by Design - anything goes
One Sweet Challenge - flowers
A Step in the Dark - #1 anything goes/skulls
DigiSketch - anything goes (T for theme)
613 Avenue Create - #72 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Smile it's Spring Altered Game Piece

I used an image from Artchix to create this altered Memory Game piece. Cover both sides of the game card with design paper. Arrange and attach your chosen designs. Varnish was applied as a sealant to protect your work. The piece is embellished with paint dots, watercolor crayons and a pink pompom.

I would like to enter project in the following challenges:

Stamp & Create - bright Spring colors           
Creative Moments - #42 Bingo (flower,sentiment,4 layers) 
The Craft-room - recycle    
Paper Pretties - #310 embellish
Penny's Paper Crafty - #177 anything goes
Creative Fingers - #36 anything goes
Charisma Cardz (10) - May flowers
Simon Says Monday - botanicals

♥ Wendy

Green & White Tag

The tag background and the flower fairy are digital downloads from Gecko Galz. Other elements are from Pixel Scrapper. The sentiment is from Create with TLC.

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

Gecko Galz FB - May Color Challenge (green+white)
Crafting by Design - anything goes  
Crafting for All Seasons - #77 things with wings 
Crafty Creations - #263 recipe (flowers+ribbon)     
Divas by Design - anything but a card  
Paper Pretties - #310 embellish    
Charisma Cardz (10) - May flowers

♥ Wendy

Give Me Some Bling - Altered Poker Chip Brooch

This altered poker chip brooch was made from a poker chip I picked up at the thrift store. I used mod podge to attach a paper punched circle from a damaged book into the inverted center of the chip. I then sponged on two coats of gesso to prepare a base. I further altered the color with acrylic paint and oil pastels. The decorative woman is from the Parisian Jewels Gecko Galz collage sheet. Varnish was applied as a sealant. The word "bling" and a metal stud were added to the design. A 1" pin back was attached with glossy accents.

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

Pink Gem - fav. color combo (purple+blue)    
The Craftroom - recycle         
Divas by Design - anything but a card    
Paper Pretties - #310 embellish it         
Crafty Girls - #18 anything goes         
Scrapper's Delight - #22 anything goes
Creative Fingers - #36 anything goes
Allsorts - #259 purple
Crafty Creations - #263 (die+purple)

♥ Wendy
 

Beware the Moody Woman - Delicious Doodles (DT)

The Delicious Doodles Challenge this week is

A Bit Moody!

I used the Delicious Doodles stamp called "Alas Poor Yoric" for this week's DT piece. The image was colored with pencils, markers and chalk. The card is embellished with ephemera, washi tape, ribbon and glitter. The background paper is Kraft paper with a spiderweb design. 

I  hope you have been inspired to join the fun at Delicious Doodles this week. Please check the site for rules and prizes. Also, take a look at the wonderful creations posted by my fellow DT members. They are a very talented group!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

A Step in the Dark - #1 anything goes/skulls

Sister Act - #57 anything goes

Sweet Pea Stamps - Kraft

Simon Says Monday - "m" is for moody

Paper Makeup Stamps - #140 sparkle

The Stamping Chef - #29 anything goes

Paper Pretties - #310 embellish
Art by Miran - #6 anything goes
 

♥ Wendy

Life is Beautiful Card - Gecko Galz (DT)

Products Used:

Gecko Galz Collage Elements - Mary Pickford, For the Birds #2

Vintage by Me - invoice                             

Rubber Stamp- Rubber Stampede

Directions:

This sample was for a cross promotion challenge with Vintage by Me.

Choose the collage items you would like to work with and arrange in a pleasing manner. This card is embellished with a metal birdcage, a scrap of shredded twine and a bird nest made with mod melts. The sentiment is rubber stamped on a die cut tag.

GECKO GALZ NEWS:
May Monthly Customer Challenge is here.
Gecko Galz DT Call can be found here.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Sister Act - #56 anything goes
Scribble & Scrap - #18 anything goes
Crafting for All Seasons - #77 things with wings
Digi Stamps 4 Joy - #92 anything goes
Paper Pretties - #310 embellish
The Paper Shelter - #158 girly girl
Simon Says Wednesday - die cut

♥ Wendy

Black Magic Woman

The designs on this project are from Gecko Galz. The skellie is a digital stamp from the Spellbound Collection and the witch is from "Witching Hour".

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

A Step in the Dark - #1 anything goes/skulls
Desert Island Crafters (8) - #76 (1,2,4,5)
Gecko Galz FB - green+white
Penny's Paper Crafty - #177 anything goes
Crafting by Design - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Mother Goose Tag

I used a digital download from Gecko Galz for this tag. The Mother Goose image is from the Once Upon a Time Collage Sheet. The tag is from Pixel Scrapper.

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

Gecko Galz FB - Mother Goose    15th
Simon Says Monday - "m" is for Mother Goose
Digi Sketch - anything goes (T for theme)
Crafting for All Seasons - #77 things with wings


♥ Wendy

Misty Allure ATC - Wicked Wednesday (DT)

The Wicked Wednesday Challenge 
this week is RED, WHITE + BLUE!

The sponsor is Sweet Pea Stamps!

I used a digital stamp called Misty Allure by Ching Chou Kuik for this ATC. I colored her with pencils and markers. The ATC is embellished with paper scraps, a die cut ticket, ribbon, word sticker and glitter. Her pretty mask is paper pieced. 

I  hope you have been inspired to join the fun at Wicked Wednesday this week. Please check the site for rules and prizes. Also, take a look at the wonderful creations posted by my fellow DT members. They are a very talented group!

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

Kitty Bee - #23 scraps
Lacy Sunshine - #33 anything goes
Scribble & Scrap - #18 anything goes
Simon Says Monday - "m" for mask
2 Cute Ink (10) - glitter
Paper Makeup Stamps - #140 sparkle
Loves Rubberstamps - girly+glittery+glam
Sweet Stamps - #169 polka dots
The Stamping Chef - #29 anything goes
Paper Pretties - #310 embellish

♥ Wendy

The Tea Fairy Card - Gecko Galz (DT)

Gecko Galz Products Used:

Collage Elements - For the Birds #2, Mary Pickford

Digital Stamp - Pixie Chicks #5

Vintage by Me - Background Paper

Directions:

I created this digital layout in PSE. Choose two or more designs that you would like to use for your collage.  Arrange them in a pleasing manner on paper or in your photo editing program. 

GECKO GALZ NEWS: 

A May Customer Challenge is going on here.
Design Team Members are being recruited. Information can be found here.

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

Creative Fingers - anything goes
Sister Act - #56 anything goes
613 Avenue Create - #71 anything goes
Digi Sketch - anything goes (T for Theme)
Loves Rubberstamps - girly+glittery+glam
Crafting by Design - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Flower Magnets - Altered Poker Chips

I have been having so much fun altering poker chips. The flower designs are digital downloads from Deviant Scrap (Tumblefish). The circles are paper punched from an "inchies" sheet. Water color crayons were used to even out the shape.

I would like to enter this set of magnets into the following challenges:

Crafting by Design - anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - spring flowers
Creative Fingers - anything goes
613 Avenue Create - #71 anything goes
The Cheerful Stamp Pad - #86 flowers
Simon Says Monday - "m" is for magnet
The Craftroom - recycle (poker chips)

♥ Wendy