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

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Wishing You Well Card



 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Little Sylfie for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Sizzix and embossed paper from Spellbinder. It is embellished with a paper flower.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #701 sentiment

Pammie's - #2521 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - embossing

The Paper Shelter - #640 outdoors (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like it - I like dry embossing because it give some texture and dimension to you project. 

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Thinking of You Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Bear Pulling Up Daisies for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with embossed paper (Darice folder) and a diecut circle (Darice) and embellished with a paper flower.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - outdoors

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

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

Wordart Wednesday - #701 sentiment

Di's - sentiment

Simon Says Monday - embossing

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

The Paper Shelter - outdoors

♥ Wendy



Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Ladies from the 50's and Chateaucore Ladies Printables



 

I have added two new printable sets to my Etsy Shop. You can find them here.

♥ Wendy

Raindrops Card




I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Spring Rain for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix and Darice) and embossed paper (Tim Holtz - embossing folder) and is embellished with glitter and three gems.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - great outdoors

Star Stampz - girls (sponsor's digi)

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - embossing

Pammie's - #2521 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Monday, May 26, 2025

Happy Birthday Card



 

I used a digital stamp from Last Minute Manda called Chloe Holding Large Flower for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut from Dress My Craft and embossing from a Spellbinder folder. It is embellished with a pink paper flower.

Colorful Options - see color palette

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

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

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Penny's - #597 

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment 

Di's - sentiment

Pammie's - #2521 anything goes 

Simon Says Monday - embossing

♥ Wendy

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Coffee Cup Tag



 

I used a digital stamp from Vera Lane called Whimsical Coffee Lover for this tag. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The tag is layered with two diecut shapes from Sizzix and embellished with two buttons and yellow ribbon.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

Star Stampz - girl

Simon Says Monday - drink

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

I Love Promarkers - #583 anything goes

Penny's - #597 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment

♥ Wendy


Friday, May 23, 2025

Happy Birthday Cupcake Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Happy Birthday 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 fancy pink lace.

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

Crafty Gal's Corner - #267 fancy lace

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - food

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

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

Passion 4 Markers - #789 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - #639 stripes

Lil Patch - #254 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Time to Plant Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Garden Boy for this card. The image is colored with alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Waffle Flower. It is embellished with a wooden mushroom. The design has stitches and also the diecut has faux stitching.

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors (sponsor's digi)

Di's - male

Creative Knockouts - #547 stitching

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

Classic Design - #5 male

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes/no squares (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #583 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #639 stripes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

♥ Wendy

Cat with Tea - Mixed Media Art


Mixed media on a large index card. Background was made by coloring over a metal diecut shape with a crayon. Paper scraps and a fussy cut cat with cup from Etsy finished the design. 

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

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - drink    

Simon Says Wednesday - bright+cheerful

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Lil Patch - #254 anything goes

♥ Wendy



 

Hi Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Too Cute Bella Bear Milkshake for this card. The image is colored with blended color pencils. The card is layered with a diecut from Sizzix and embellished with a red button.

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

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

DigiChoosday - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - drink

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

The Paper Shelter - #639 anything goes +stripes

Wordart Wednesday - #700 sentiment

♥ Wendy



Wednesday, May 21, 2025

At the Beach - Mixed Media


 

This mixed media art started with a 4x6 inch large index card. Marks were made with markers that were beginning to dry up. Paper scraps and diecut shapes were used as layers. Acrylic and tempera paints and distress inks were used for color. The retro beach woman is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - see color palette above

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Pammie's - #2520 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes

Penny's - #597 anything goes goes

Simon Says Wednesday - bright + cheerful

♥ Wendy 

Take Time for Yourself Card



I used a  digital stamp from Sheepski called Hot Chocolate for this card. The image is colored with  alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Sizzix and embossing from Tim Holtz. It is embellished with three pink buttons.

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

Star Stampz - girls

Craft - #755 anything goes

Creative Knockouts - #547 faux stitches

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - drink

Passion 4 Markers - #789 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

I Love Promarkers - #583 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #254 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy
 

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Magical Anniversary Wishes Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called I'm So Fluffy Unicorn (currently on sale in the store) for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Darice and is embellished with glitter and three mini buttons.

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

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

DigiChoosday - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

The Paper Shelter - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - wings

Passion 4 Markers - #789 Anniversary (sponsor's digi)

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

♥ Wendy

Fancy Bird - Mixed Media Art


 


I love to do mixed media on large index cards. This project has paper scraps as the background (including some stenciling). The fussy cut bird is from Etsy. Stitching was added with black thread.

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

Colorful Options - see palette above

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Crafty Gal's Corner - fancy bird

Simon Says Wednesday - wings

Creative Knockouts - #547 stitching

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Pammie's - #2520 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes/no squares

♥ Wendy

Monday, May 19, 2025

Teddy Bear with Flowers Card


 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Daisy Ted for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Darice and is embellished with three buttons.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - great outdoors

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Di's - male    

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - anything goes

Craft - #755 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #694 anything goes

Pammie's - #3520 anything goes

Classic Design - #5 male

Crafter's Cafe - #319 anything goes/no squares

♥ Wendy


Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Moth Woman - Mixed Media Art


 

This mixed media art started on a plain 4x6 inch index card. Paper scraps were layered to create a background. Water colors and acrylic paints and Ranger distress spray were used for color. A bit of stenciling was done. Moth woman is from Etsy. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - great outdoors

Simon Says Monday - wings

Simon Says Wednesday - wings

Pammie's - #2519 anything goes

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

Crafty Gal's Corner - #267 fancy moth lady 

♥ Wendy


Sharing My Heart Card



I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Odella Heart for this card. The image is colored with watercolor paints. The card is layered with four diecut shapes (Sizzix, Dress My Craft, Darice) and embellished with glitter and a button.

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

Diecut Divas - diecuts + water colors     

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

DigiChoosday - #5 anything goes (sponsor's digi)     

Simon Says Monday - wings 

Simon Says Wednesday - wings

The Paper Shelter - anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Boys Card


 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Back to School Boy for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two design papers and a diecut shape from Tutti designs. It is embellished with three mini buttons.

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

Colorful Options - see palette

All Dressed Up FB - for the boys

Creative Moments - #270 patterned paper

Di's - male

Pammie's - #2519 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #788 green and blue are one of my favorite color combos

♥ Wendy



Underwater Princess - Mixed Media Art


This mixed media piece started on a large index card. Paper scraps were added with a gluestick. Color was added with acrylic paints and Ranger sprays. The lovely sea creature is a freebie from Conjurer of Dreams and you can find her here. 

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #135 anything goes (sponsor's image)

Conjurer of Dreams - free image

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - great outdoors

Conjurer of Dreams - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Monday, May 12, 2025

Spring Birdie - Mixed Media Art



This mixed media art started on a plain large index card. The background is layered with paper scraps. The bird on a mushroom is from Etsy. The black flowers are rubber stamped. The color is added with water color, acrylic, tempera paints and Ranger distress spray. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - outdoors

Crafter's Cafe - #318 anything goes

Classic Design - #4 anything goes

We Love 2 Create - #5 mixed media (water color paint, acrylic paint, tempera paint, Ranger spray and distress ink)

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Pammie's - #2519 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - wings 

♥ Wendy

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Happy Birthday Girl



 

I used a digital stamp from The Paper Shelter called Gothic and Modern for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two design papers and a diecut shape from Sizzix. It is simply embellished with a paper flower.

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

Colorful Options - see palette

Creative Moments - #270 DP

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #4 feminine

Pammie's - #2518 anything goes

The Paper Shelter - #637 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #698 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Spring Flowers - Mixed Media Art


This mixed media art is a compilation of paper scraps. The lovely garden lady is from Etsy. The edges were aged with distress ink. 

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

The Paper Funday - #76 anything goes

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - great outdoors

Crafter's Cafe - #318 feminine

Classic Design - #161 feminine

Pammie's - #2518 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #698 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

♥ Wendy