Me and My Bear Card

I used a digital stamp from Ppinky Doll Stamps called Lovy with Bear for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is embellished with ribbon and two kraft paper flowers.

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

Ppinky FB - cute girls
Stamp and Create - girls
Clear it Out - brown paper+embellies
Bunny Zoe - shaped card
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - coloring
Cute Card Thursday - #386 anything goes
Crafting with Friends - #4 anything goes
Pink Gem - girls
Outlawz Saturday - flowers
Pile it On - bright colors

♥ Wendy

Fairy Fantastic Card

I used a digital stamp from Aurora Wings called Fairy Sitting on Toadstool for this card. The image was colored with pencils and markers. The card is layered with three DP's and embellished with three wooden beads and liquid pearls.

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

Aurora Wings FB - three of something (papers+mushrooms+beads)
Bunny Zoe - shaped card
The Crafter's Cafe - #129 outdoors
Create+Inspire - #27 anything goes (Sponsor's digi)
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - coloring
Crafting by Designs - layers (5)
Aud Sentiments - #138 fairy+sentiment
Cute Card Thursday - #386 anything goes
Pile it On - #82 bright colors
The Corrosive - #231 feminine

♥ Wendy

Mermaid Wishes Card

I used a digital stamp called Mermaid Maria from Art by Miran for this card. This stamp is new to me and the first time I have used it. The image was colored with markers. The card is layered and embellished with lace, micro beads and two metal charms.

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

Incy Wincy - sun, sea, sand
Creative Craft Cottage - #45 girls   
Art by Miran - #38 anything goes (Sponsor's digi)
Outlawz Friday - at the beach
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - coloring
Crafting by Design - layers (5)
Cute Card Thursday - #386 anything goes
Polka Doodles - #33 something new (digital stamp+papers)
The Stamping Boutique - at the beach
Pile it On - #82 bright colors

♥ Wendy

Fun in the Sun Card

I used a digital stamp from Sami Stamps called Warm Sand (currently a freebie) for this card. The image was colored with markers. The card is layered and distressed with orange paint and torn paper. The card is embellished with gold glitter (sand) and a starfish.

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

Sami Stamps - #28 3 design papers
Incy Wincy - sea, sand, sun
Simon Says Monday - homegrown summer
Bunny Zoe - shaped card
The Crafter's Cafe - #129 outdoors
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - coloring
Crafting by Design - 3 or more layers
Cute Card Thursday - #386 anything goes
Outlawz Friday - at the beach
The Stamping Boutique - at the beach

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

I used a rubber stamp for this cupcake shaped Birthday Card. I bought this stamp set so long ago I don't remember who it from. If you recognize the company, please let me know so I can label it. The card is embellished with a button and chipboard sticker (both just purchased at Tuesday Morning Store on Saturday). 

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

Creative Fingers - #89 anything goes
Suzy Bee's - #92 celebration
Bunny Zoe - shaped card
Inspiration Destination - #46 anything goes
Stampotique - #208 animal
Cute Card Thursday - #386 anything goes
Polka Doodles - #33 something new (button+chipboard sticker)

♥ Wendy

Summer Birthday Card

I used a digital stamp from Ching Chou Kuik for this card. This lovely image is called Love in Spring and is colored with markers. The card is embellished with lots of bling - sequins, pearls and dimensional paint.

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

Ching-Chou Kuik - floral display
Through the Purple Haze (10) - flowers
Suzy Bee's - #92 celebration
Simon Says Monday - summer
Bunny Zoe - shaped card
The Crafter's Cafe - #129 outdoors
Fab-n-funky - #270 wings
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - coloring
Aud Sentiments - #138 fairy
Southern Girls (10) - shiny

♥ Wendy

Doggie Love Card

I used a digital stamp called Puppy Love from Tiddly Inks for this card. The image was shaded and colored with pencils and markers. The card has three diecuts and is embellished with pink ribbon and three kraft paper flowers. The card base is polka dotted kraft paper.

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

Pink Gem - #150 animals
Tiddly Inks - #163 paws
Come and Get it - feature a creature
Clear it Out - brown+brown embellies
DigiChoosday - diecuts (4)
Inspiration Destination - #46 anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - coloring
Cute Card Thursday - #386 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Gothic Bride Card

I used a digital stamp from Delicious Doodles (ArtiDoodles) called Gothic Bride for this card. The card is embossed and highlighted with silver paint. Lace and pearls were added as embellishments.

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

Delicious Doodles - white on white
Love to Scrap - #59 white on white
Suzy Bee's - #92 celebration
Forever Dark 2 - #3 anything goes
Craft Your Passion - #274 anything goes
Create+Inspire - #27 anything goes
Inspiration Destination - #46 anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - #386 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Alice in the Keyhold ATC - Wicked Wednesday (DT)

The Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge

this week is DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE

The Sponsor is The Stamping Boutique!

I used a digital stamp from The Stamping Boutique called Alice in Wonderland Keyhole for this ATC. The image was colored with markers. The ATC is layered and embellished with a collage image, three red gems, glitter and a poker chip game piece. 

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:

Outlawz Saturday - glitter
Crafting by Design (Aug) - anything goes (Sponsor's digi)
Glitter-n-Sparkle - #149 flowers (Sponsor's digi)
Craft Your Passion - #274 anything goes
Inspiration Destination - #46 anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - coloring
Digi Galore - no cards

♥ Wendy

Summer Fairy Tag

I used a digital stamp from Aurora Wings called Pixie for this tag. The image was colored with markers. The tag is made from three diecuts and embellished with three kraft paper flowers, ribbon and glitter.

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

Aurora Wings - #17 wings
The Crazy Challenge - #203 fairies (Sponsor's digi)
Aurora Wings FB - 3 of something (diecuts+flowers)
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Stamp and Create - girls
Creative Fingers - #89 anything goes
Craft Your Passion - #274 anything goes (Sponsor's digi)
Simon Says Monday - summer
Clear it Out - brown paper+brown embellies (kraft flowers+brown ribbon)
Digichoosday - diecuts

♥ Wendy

Precious Baby Card

I used a digital stamp from Sami Stamps called my baby for this card. The iamge is colored with pencils. The card is layered with three DP's and embellished with paint, washi tape and three buttons.

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

Crafting When We Can (5) - washi tape
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Outlawz Friday - kids/family
Sami Stamps - #28 two or more DP's
Sisters of Craft - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Purple Mermaid ATC

I used a digital stamp called Pansy Mermaid from Ching-Chou Kuik's Etsy Store for this ATC. The iamge was colored with pencils and markers. The ATC is embellished with glitter and two ribbon roses.

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

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - #24 mermaid
Ching Chou Kuik - flowers
The Corrosive - #230 purple
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Allsorts - summer
Incy Wincy - sea life (mermaid)
Simon Says Monday - summer
Ching Chou Kuik FB - mono
Art by Miran - #38 anything goes
Digi Galore - not a card

♥ Wendy

Sweet Wishes Card

I used a digital stamp from Oddball Art Stamps called Animal Love Sarah and Friends #21 for this card. The image was colored with markers. The card contains three diecuts, twine, glitter paper and three flower beads.

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

Oddball FB - anything goes
Pink Gem - #150 birds
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - tie it up
Oddball - diecuts
Allsorts - #323 summer
Glitter-n-Sparkle - #149 flowers
Suzy Bee's - #92 celebration
Simon Says Monday - homegrown summer

♥ Wendy

Seahorse ATC

I used a digital stamp from the Sweet Pea Shop called Seahorse Illusion by Ching-Chou Kuik for this ATC. The image was colored with markers. I experimented smearing acrylic paint around the edges. I like the kind of shabby chic result I achieved with this technique. The ATC is embellished with three iridescent gems.

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

Kitty Bee's - #53 seahorse+mermaid
Ching Chou Kuik FB - mono
The Corrosive - purple
One Sweet Challenge - new technique (see above)
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes
Creative Fingers - #89 anything goes
Outlawz Saturday - glitter (Sponsor's digi)
Come and Get it - creature (seahorse)
Incy Wincy - sea

♥ Wendy

Summer Birthday Tag

I used a digital stamp from The East Wind called Aurora Spring for this tag. The image was colored with markers. The tag is embellished with a diecut flower, ribbon, washi tape and lace flowers.

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

Simply Papercrafts - #10 anything goes
The East Wind - #36 summer lovin
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes
Crafty Gal's - #31 birthday (Sponsor's digi)
Creative Craft Cottage - #34 girls
Art by Miran - #38 anything goes
Allsorts - summer
Glitter-n-Sparkle - #149 flowers
Suzy Bee's - celebration (birthday)

♥ Wendy

Happy Owl Card

I used a digital stamp from A Day for Daisies called Owl Auntie for this card. The image was colored with pencils and markers. The card is embellished with glitter, ribbon, a feather and pearls.

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

A Day for Daisies - feather
Pink Gem - #150 bird
Simon Says Monday - journal page paper
Digichoosday - #31 embellish it
Top Tip Tuesday - ribbon+pearls
Inspiration Destination - anything goes (Sponsor's digi)
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - tie it up
Outlawz Saturday - glitter
Come and Get it - creature

♥ Wendy

Angel Wings - Tribute to Lily from The Octopode Factory

Today we are remembering Lily Chilvers a truly beautiful artist and soul taken from us too soon.

To honour Lily we are sharing projects we have made in her memory using the wonderful, whimsical and wacky art she shared with us all.

I used a digital stamp called Christmas Angel from The Octopode Factory for this card. The image was colored with markers. The card is embellished with fun yarn and a diecut felt heart.

Blog Hop List

The Octopode Factory

Suzi McKenzie

Alison Heikkila

Hazel Thomson

Teresa Morgan

Susan Renshaw

Maureen Scott

Leadonna Fritts

Sharon Rogers

Erin Stewart

Susan Salyer

Black Dragon

Julia Vazquez

Kristina Deyette

Kelli Green

Kim Rippere

Gloria Palmer-Steiger

Donna Mundinger

Miranda Van Den Bosch

Fiona Randall

Elaine Hughes

Kezzy Art

Nan Bourdeu

Sue EisenHauer

Janet Klein

Deborah Johnson

Tit Belsoeur

Jenn Borjeson

Wendy Waldorf

Stephanie

Sandra Botham

Tabbatha Ljungberg

Trish Latimer

Arielle Gordon

Carol Plume

Anne Marie Healey

Serena Bee

                                 Leigh Snaith-Brunton

                                 Laura Holland

As many of you already know, Lily from The Octopode Factory passed away last month. She is missed by her family, friends and people whose lives she touched with her art. Her family is keeping the Etsy Store open. I hope you will keep Lily's memory alive and continue to support and use The Octopode Factory digital stamps in your art. 

♥ Wendy

Sproutnator Super Hero Card

I used a digital stamp from Lacy Sunshine called Sproutnator for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered and embellished with twine, glitter and three flower beads.

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

Crafting When We Can (5) - #100 twine
Lacy Sunshine - super hero
The Crafter's Cafe - #128 torn paper
Simon Says Wednesday - tie it up
Creative Craft Cottage - #45 girls

♥ Wendy

Fairy Moments Card

I used a digital stamp from Sami Stamps called little flower fairy for this card. The image was colored with markers. The card is embellished with a ribbon bow, ribbon flowers, glitter and pearls.

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

The Cheerful Stamp Pad - #117 anything goes
Through the Purple Haze - flowers
Simon Says Monday - journal type project
The Crazy Challenge - fairies
Top Tip Tuesday - ribbon+pearls
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - tie it up
Bunny Zoe - summer

♥ Wendy

Zombie Clown Card - Left of Center (DT)

Left of Center Creative Challenge 

Challenge #90 - INSPIRED BY A MOVIE!

Sponsors: Goblyn Workshop+Ronne Barton

I used a digital stamp from The Goblyn Workshop called Zombie Clown for this card. It is based on the movie "It" by Stephen King. It is one of my favorite books and movies. The design was colored with markers and outlined with orange paint. The spider on the balloons is a rubber stamp from Inkadinkado. The paper spider is a diecut. The card is layered and embellished with 3D letters and glitter.

I hope you will join the LEFT OF CENTER CREATIVE CHALLENGE this week. If you do not like the "theme" you can always create a project that is Left of Center - (Steampunk, Horror, Anime, Gothic, Punk, Halloween, Scary/Creepy, Risque, Mythical)! Get creative and have fun! Complete rules can be found here.

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

Crafting by Design - Aug anything goes
Simply Papercrafts - #10 anything goes
Incy Wincy - frame it
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10)- #156 anything goes
Crafting with an Attitude - #6 anything goes
Forever Dark 2 - #3 anything dark

♥ Wendy 

Happy Card

I used a digital stamp from Ppinky Doll Stamps called My Boubi for this card. The design is colored with markers. The sentiment is torn from a piece of DP. The card is embellished with washi tape and three flower beads.

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

Bunny Zoe - summer
Southern Girls - anything goes (Sponsor's digi)
Pink Gem - #150 animals
Through the Purple Haze - flowers
Ppinky fb - cute girls
The Crafter's Cafe - #128 torn paper
Craft Your Passion - #273 anything goes
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Starry Night Card

I used a digital stamp from Oddball Art Stamps called Starlynn Queen of Spooky Stars #160 for this card. She is colored with markers. The card is layered with four diecuts and embellished with two buttons and glitter. 

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

Oddball - diecuts/punches
Art by Miran - #37 anything goes
The Stamping Boutique - black stripes+stars
Crafty Time - song "Starry, Starry Night" by Don Mclean
Oddball fb - anything goes
Suzy Bee's - #91 wings
The Crazy Challenge - #203 fairies
Inspiration Destination - #45 anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes
Stamp+Create - girls

♥ Wendy

Celebrate Summer Tag

I used a digital stamp from The East Wind called Aurora Bubblegum and mint ice cream for this tag. The image waS colored with markers.  The tag is made with diecuts. The tag is embellished with ribbon, pearls and gems. 

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

Bunny Zoe - summer
Allsorts - #322 pearls+gems
Outlawz Saturday - tag it
The East Wind - #36 summer lovin'
Incy Wincy - frame it
Top Tip Tuesday - ribbon+pearls
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes
Crafty Gal's Corner - #31 let's celebrate (Sponsor's digi)
Simon Says Wednesday - tie it up

♥ Wendy

Summer Girl ATC - Wicked Wednesday (DT)

The Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge

this week is SUMMER+SUNSHINE
 The Sponsor is All Dresed Up!

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Summer Girl #3 for this ATC. The image was colored with markers. The ATC is embellished with a sentiment from a paper stack, pink lace, glitter and three wooden beads.

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:

Bunny Zoe - summer
Cute Card Thursday - citrus colors
ATC's Around the World - #8 anything goes
Craft Your Passion - #273 anything goes
Digichoosday - #31 embellish it 
Inspiration Destination - anything goes
Addicted to Stamps+More (10) - #156 anything goes
The Crafter's Cafe - #128 torn paper
Digi Galore - no cards

♥ Wendy

One Precious Life Journal Card

I used a digital stamp from A Day for Daisies called Paper Doll Jazmine . The image is colored with markers. The card is is from Pixel Scrapper and embellished with three paper flowers.

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

Inspiration Destination - #44 anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Sisters of Craft - anything goes
The Corrosive - #230 purple
Incy Wincy - frame it
Simon Says Monday - journal card
The Crazy Challenge - #203 fairy

♥ Wendy

Altered Game Card (Memory Game)

I used an image from Lunagirl Moonbeams (Puppy Love) for this altered memory game card. The project is layered and embellished with watercolor crayons and a blue gem. 

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

Inspiration Destination - #44 anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - anything goes
Simply Papercrafts - #10 anything goes
Lunagirl - animals
Pink Gem - #150 animals

♥ Wendy

Fun Day Pocket Journal Card

I used a digital stamp from Oddball Art Stamps called Annie Doll Image #4 for this journal card. The image was colored with pencils and markers. The pocket card is from Pixel Scrapper. Glitz was added with sequins and glitter.

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

Bunny Zoe - summer
Inspiration Destination - #44 anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Cute Card Thursday - citrus colors
Crafty Time - song "girls just wanna have fun" by Cyndi Lauper
Come and Get it - fun in the sun (Sponsor's digi)
Simon Says Monday - journal card

♥ Wendy

Hello Little Bird Card

I used a digital stamp from A Day for Daisies called Bird Blooming for this card. The image is a freebie on their Challenge site this week. The image was colored with markers. The card is layered with diecuts and embellished with three pearls, three pink gems, washi tape and a pink feather.

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

Bunny Zoe - summer
Inspiration Destination - #44 anything goes
Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
As You Like it - feathers (I choose feathers because birds are so beautiful and graceful)
A Day for Daisies - add a feather
The Cheerful Stamp Pad - #117 anything goes
Pink Gem - #150 bird
Allsorts - #322 pearls+gems
Suzy Bee's - wings/feathers
Cupcake Inspirations - #321 pastel+embellish
Incy Wincy - frame it
Outlawz Monday - tic tac toe (flowers+die+washi)

♥ Wendy

Love Your Pet Card

I used a digital stamp from Digistamp Boutique called Valentine Archie for this card. The iamge was colored with pencils and markers. The card is embellished with washi tape. 

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

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes
Incy Wincy - frame it
Simon Says Monday - journal paper
DigiChoosday - #30 animal
Inspiration Destination - #44 anything goes
Creative Craft Cottage - #44 anything goes
Pink Gem - #150 animal
Craft Your Passion - #373 anything goes
DigiStamp Boutique - August anything goes

♥ Wendy

Beautiful You Summer Card

I used a digital stamp from Sweet Pea Stamps called Blue Nocturne by Elaine Cox. The image is colored with markers. The background paper is torn from a damaged book that was watercolored. The sentiment is a rubber stamp from Michael's. The card is embellished with washi tape, three pearls and two gems.

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

Bunny Zoe - summer breeze
Simon Says Monday - no ordinary paper
Inspiration Destination - #44 anything goes
Word Art Wednesday - #194 anything goes
As You Like it - feathers - why - because I think owls are special (Sponsor's Digi)
Pink Gem - #150 bird
Allsorts - #322 pearls+gems
Suzy Bee's - #91 wings/feathers
Sweet Pea FB - Progressive Part 1
Cupcake Inspirations - #321 pastel+embellishments
Come and Get it - fun in the sun
Outlawz Thursday - anything goes
Creative Fingers - #88 anything goes (Sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Mermaid Tag

I used a digital stamp from The East Wind called Lucy Loo Mermaid for this tag. The image was colored with pencils and markers. The tag is layered with diecuts. The base is glitter specialty paper, the center layer is a page torn from a damaged book that I used for inking edges. The tag is embellished with sparkly fun yarn, two buttons and glitter.

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

Bunny Zoe - summer breeze
The East Wind FB - #18 fairy tale 
Simon Says Monday - no ordinary paper
Tuesday Throwdown - #255 summer fun
The Crafter's Cafe - #127 buttons
Inspiration Destination - #44 anything goes
If You Give a Crafter a Cookie - #24 mermaid
Crafty Time - My Little Mermaid
Outlawz Saturday - tag it
The East Wind - #36 summer lovin
Come and Get it - fun in the sun
Cupcake Inspirations - #321 pastels+embellishments

♥ Wendy