Friday, June 14, 2024

Happy Birthday Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Etty Shy Winston Bear for this card. The image was colored with pencils. The layout is a sketch from Cheerful Sketches. The card is embellished with a paper flower. 

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

Cheerful Sketches - #133 sketch (sponsor's digi)

Colorful Options - rainbow

Colored Pencils - color with pencils (sponsor's digi)

Di's - furry friends

Polkadoodles - #23 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #23 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

♥ Wendy

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Summer Chic Printable

I have added another summer printable to my Etsy Shop. This set is called Summer Chic.

♥ Wendy


 

Junk Journal Interactive Page

This junk journal page folds to keep the beautiful fairy inside a surprise. The page was created from old sheet music they were throwing away at the library. A fussy cut vintage woman and butterflies were added for color and interest. 

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

Word Art Wednesday - #651 sentiment

Pammie's - #2423 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - music

As You Like It - I usually add words/sentiments to my projects because it gives them a purpose. 

♥ Wendy
 

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

See You at the Beach Digital Download


I have added a new printable to my Etsy Shop. These lovely ladies are just waiting to add a spark of color to your paper crafts.

♥ Wendy

Flowers for a Friend Card


I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Monty Mouse for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with one of my favorite die cut shapes (Pink Fresh) and embellished with mini buttons.

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

Diecut Divas - your favorite die cut

Colored Pencils - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - furry friends

Polkadoodles - #23 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - music (design paper)

DigiChoosday - #23 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright and cheerful

♥ Wendy
 

Monday, June 10, 2024

Beautiful Life Mixed Media Art

I  used a  page torn from a damaged book for the base of this mixed media art. It is 4x6 inches in size. The book page was stenciled with acrylic paints. A painted paper scrap and a piece of netting from a recycled produce bag were used for texture. The Pillbox hat woman is from Etsy.

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

Stencil Fun - anything goes with a stencil

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #22 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #651 sentiment

Penny's - #573 anything goes

Pammie's - #2423 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Hamster Fun - Mixed Media Art


I used a 4x6 index card as a base for this mixed media project. The card is painted with acrylic and tempera paints. Paper scraps and embossed paper were added for color and texture. Distress ink was applied for shadows. The cute hamster riding a bike is from Etsy

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

We Love to Create - #5 mixed media 

Classic Design - anything goes + masculine

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - masculine

Penny's - #573 anything goes

Di's - furry friends

Word Art Wednesday - #651 sentiment

♥ Wendy


Saturday, June 8, 2024

Happy Birthday To You Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Happy Woofday for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Pink Fresh and embellished with two buttons. 

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

Diecut Divas - the arch diecut is one of my favorites

Colorful Options - aqua

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - masculine

DigiChoosday - #22 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - sentiment (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - masculine

Word Art Wednesday - #651 sentiment

Penny's - #573 anything goes

Craft - #722 masculine

♥ Wendy 

Friday, June 7, 2024

Edgar Allan Poe Journal Page

I created this journal page using painted papers (stenciled) and rubber stamped. The Edgar image is from Etsy

I would like to enter this page in the following challenges:
 
Stencil Fun - anything goes with stenciling
 
Classic Design - #5 anything goes/masculine
 
Pink Gem - #11 anything goes
 
Pammies - #2422 anything goes
 
Simon Says Monday - masculine
 
 
♥ Wendy

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Happy Birthday Bear Card


 


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bobby Bear with Hearts for this card. The layout is a sketch from Cheerful Sketch. The card is layered with embossed paper and two diecut shapes (Darice and La La Land) and embellished with three colorful buttons.

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

Cheerful Sketch - #133 see above (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #231 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Digichoosday - #22 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #742 sentiment (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #651 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - masculine

Craft - #722 masculine

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Happy Birthday Giraffe Card



I used a digital stamp from Rachelle Anne Miller called Giraffe for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered on a piece of stenciled and painted book page. A vellum sticker was used for the sentiment. The card is embellished with glitter and three mini buttons.

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

Crafty Calendar - for a child (sponsor's digi)

We Love 2 Create - #5 mixed media (markers+acrylic paint+distress ink)

Colorful Options - aqua

Stencil Fun - stencil+birthday    

Classic Design - #5 anything goes + masculine

Pammies - #2422 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - masculine

DigiChoosday - #22 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #742 sentiment 

Simon Says Wednesday - #651 sentiment

♥ Wendy


 

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Hi Friend Card


 


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called I Love Dogs for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. I used a sketch from Cheerful Sketches for the layout. The diecuts are from Darice and La La Land. The card is embellished with three mini buttons.

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

Cheerful Sketches - #133 sketch (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up FB - tails+paws

Colorful Options - aqua

All Dressed Up - #151 anything goes 

Word Art Wednesday - #650 sentiment

Pink Gem - #11 anything goes

Pammie's - #2322 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - masculine

Passion 4 Markers - #742 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Monday, June 3, 2024

See You at the Beach Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Coral Mermaid on a Rock for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Pink Fresh). This is one of my favorite diecut sets. The card is embellished with glitter and a starfish charm.

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

Diecut Divas - your favorite diecut

Crafty Calendar - for a child

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #650 sentiment

Dream Valley - #327 green, orange and purple are one of my favorite color combos

Passion 4 Markers - #741 dotty

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #22 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Lil Patch - #231 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy


Sunday, June 2, 2024

Wishing You a Magical Day Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Coral Mermaid with Narwhal for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with a gold seashell charm.

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #650 sentiment

Polkadoodles #21 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #741 going dotty

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

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

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #231 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy
 

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Wild About Nature - Mixed Media Art


 

This is a mixed media piece on a 4X6 inch index card. I used a cardboard tissue box for the background paper. The ripped edge adds a lot of texture. The leaf is cut out from the design. The lovely lady is a fussy cut from an Etsy printable sheet. Various paints and splatters were also used. 

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #650 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - texture

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Friday, May 31, 2024

Life in the Sun Mixed Media Art


 

I participated in the #1he100day challenge on instagram using 4x6 mixed media index cards. This project features lots of color. A paper punched negative and a mushroom embossing folder were used to add some extra texture to the other paper scrap layers. The beautiful redhead is from Etsy

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #650 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - texture

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Have a Wonderful Day Card




 I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Floral Fairy Delight for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embossed paper (Tim Holtz folder) and embellished with three mini beads.

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

Di's - sparkle and shine 

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - texture

Passion 4 Markers - dotty

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

I Love Promarkers - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Thank you Friend Card



I used a digital stamp called What's Up Buttercup from Di's Digistamps for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embossed stitches (Tim Holtz) and embellished with glitter and three mini beads.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

Di's - sparkle 

Dream Valley - #317 I used three of my favorite colors in this project (pink, green + yellow)

Pammie's - #2421 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - texture

Passion 4 Markers - #741 going dotty

DigiChoosday - #21 anything goes

I Love Promarkers - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy



Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Magic in Everything - Mixed Media



This mixed media art is based on a 4x6 inch index card. Lots of paper layers and paints were added to create color and texture. A diecut was used with felt for the pink flowers. The unicorn dog is from Etsy. 

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

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

Pammie's - #2421 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - lots of texture

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

♥ Wendy



Monday, May 27, 2024

Panda Bear Gift Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Noodle Panda with Gift. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and embellished with a pink gem.

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

Rabisco - anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

Pammie's- #2421 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #21 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy



Dream Big Card


I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Dream Catcher for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with two ribbon scraps and two paper flowers. 

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

Creative Moments - #258 ribbons+bow (in the image) sponsor's digi

All Dressed Up - #151 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Lil Patch - #230 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #740 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - fur (cat in image)

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

Dream Valley - some of my favorite colors

♥ Wendy


Sunday, May 26, 2024

Opposites Journal Page



I used a lots of black and white paper scraps to create a background for this journal page. Marks were added with a black posca pen. The kitty cat is from Etsy

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

Simon Says Monday - art journal

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

♥ Wendy


 

Enjoy your special Day Card


I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Coral Mermaid in Clam Shell for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with green and clear glitter.

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

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #740 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

https://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/- sparkle/shine

♥ Wendy


Favorite Book Junk Journal Page


 

This page is layered with paper scraps. Color was added with acrylic paints and sprays from Ranger. Marks were made with a rubber stamp. The kitty reading a book is from an Etsy printable. 

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

https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/ - art journal

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - fur

Word Art Wednesday - #649 sentiment

♥ Wendy


Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Birthday Card



I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Flutter Away for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with glitter and three flower shaped sequins. 

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

All Dressed Up - #151 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #230 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #740 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

♥ Wendy




Little Mermaid Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Sugar Pops Mermaid for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Tutti Designs and embellished with glitter and a glass fish bead.

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

Colored Pencils - colored with pencils (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Catz - #672 dots 

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #20 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy



Junk Journal Page


This junk journal page was created on a piece of paper cut from a damaged Asian Butterfly Book. I love the looks of the writing. Other paper scraps were added to build texture and dimension. Color was added with distress ink and a yellow tempera stick.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #648 sentiment

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Simon says Monday - art journal

♥ Wendy


Monday, May 20, 2024

Wish Journal Page

This journal page started with a heavy sheet of orange paper torn from a damaged book. Paper scraps were added for color and texture. The cat is from Etsy. Wish is a rubber stamp.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #648 sentiment

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #230 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - art journaling

Colorful Options - rainbow

♥ Wendy


Hello Card



I used a digital stamp from Leann's World called Azalea's New Dress for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Sizzix) and two punched flowers. It is embellished with a paper flower.

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

Crafty Catz - #672 dots + stripes (sponsor's digi)

A Place to Start - for a lady

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #739 let it bloom

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Get Well Soon Card


I used a digital stamp from Hetty Clare called Flower Pot Girl for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Darice and embellished with three flower shaped sequins.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes/for a lady

Rabisco - anything goes

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #739 let it bloom (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Classic Design - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #10 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #20 anything goes

♥ Wendy 

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Happy Anniversary Wishes Card



I used a digital stamp from Moondrea called Elf Maiden for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with three pink pearls. 

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

Crafty Gal's Corner - #255 anything goes + pearls (sponsor's digi)

Rabisco - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - romance/anniversary

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #739 let it bloom

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Crafty Catz - #673 dots

♥ Wendy

Hello, Sweet Summer - Mixed Media


 

This mixed media project started as a painted 4x6 index card. Two design papers and rubber stamped mushrooms were added for texture and depth. The lovely girl is from Etsy.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow colors

Word Art Wednesday - #648 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - two patterned papers

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #672 dots + stripes (design papers)

♥ Wendy

Friday, May 17, 2024

Love Shared - Mixed Media


This mixed media project started with a 6X4 inch index card. Paints and sparays were layered for a background. It thought it was a little too busy so I covered most of it with design paper. The lovely lady is from Etsy

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

We Love 2 Create - #4 mixed media

Word Art Wednesday - #648 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - romance

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Crafty Catz - #672 dots and stripes

♥ Wendy

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Happy Birthday Bear Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Daisy Teddy for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with a blue gem.

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

Star Stampz - #58 happy birthday

Colored Pencils - colored with pencils

Crafty Calendar - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - flowers (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

Pammie's - #2419 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #19 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - patterned paper

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Falling in Love Card


 

I used one of my mixed media projects for this card. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Darice) and embellished with two types of ribbon and a sticker.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

Creative Moments - #258 ribbon+bow

Simon Says Monday - romance

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

L is for Love Card


 

I cut down one of my mixed media art pieces to create this card. The lovely lady is from Etsy. Rubber stamped leaves were added with black ink. The card is embellished with a sticker, repurposed netting from the produce deparment and a gingham ribbon bow.

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

A Place to Start - for a lady

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

Pammie's - #3419 anything goes

Creative Moments - #258 ribbon bow

Simon Says Monday - romance/anniversary

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Spring Flower for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Pink Fresh) and embellished with three red pearls.

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

The Paper Funday - #65 anything goes + flowers (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Gal's Corner - #255 pearls

Star Stampz - #58 happy birthday (sponsor's digi)

Rabisco - anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - diecuts

Di's - flowers

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #739 let it bloom

♥ Wendy


Monday, May 13, 2024

You Make My Heart Smile Card



I used one of my mixed media pieces as a card topper. Various paints and papers were used to create the background. The lovely lady is from Etsy. The card is embellished with a heart sticker and gemstones.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes/for a lady

Pink Gem - #9 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

Pammie's - #2419 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - romance/anniversary

♥ Wendy

 

Summer Fun Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called summer ice cream for this card. The image is coloed in shades of green with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with three mini buttons. 

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

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

Diecut Divas - diecut+monochrome

Crafty Catz - #671 summer (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #19 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #18 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - diecut

♥ Wendy


Sunday, May 12, 2024

Special Friend Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Cute Chick with Flower for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Tutti Designs) and embellished with three mini yellow buttons.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes+for a lady (sponsor's digi)

Colored Pencils - colored with pencils (sponsor's digi)

Rabisco - anything goes

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

Polkadoodles - #18 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #18 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - flower frenzy

♥ Wendy

Young ladies in Toulouse Lautrec Art Style Printable Sheet


I have added another printable to my Etsy Shop. I love using AI to create these beautiful images. They are fun and easy to use in your artwork. Fussy cut around the image or use in the frames that I have provided for them. 

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Special Woman - Mixed Media Art


This mixed media project started with a painted 4x6 inch index card. I got a little carried away and was unhappy with the the messy background so I covered most of it with a paper scrap from a damaged book. The lovely lady is from an Etsy Printable and the special tag is from a rubber stamp.

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

The Paper funday - #65 anything goes + flowers

Crafty Calendar - anything goes

A Place to Start - anything goes + for a lady

Simon Says Monday - light and airy 

Pammie's - #2418 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

♥ Wendy

 


Happy Birthday Unicorn Card



I used a digital stamp from Sheepski called Unicorn for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with glitter and two star shaped buttons.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Sheepski - #86 anything goes

Star Stampz - #58 happy birthday

Polkadoodles - #18 anything goes

Penny's - #571 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - diecut

♥ Wendy

Friday, May 10, 2024

Redhead Girls Printable


 

I have added this printable to the Etsy Shop

♥ Wendy

Dorothy from Oz - Mixed Media


 

This mixed media piece started as a blank 4x6 index card that was smudged with wet paints, splattered with Ranger sprays and distressed with ink. Paper scraps were added for texture. Dorothy is from an Etsy printable

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

A Place to Start - for a lady

We Love 2 Create - mixed media

Simon Says Monday - light and airy

Pammie's - #2418 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #647 sentiment

♥ Wendy