Mixed Media - Make a Life You Love

 

I used a large index card as the base for this mixed media project. Layers of paper scraps were added and then blended together with paints. The rose diecut is ephemera from Tim Holtz and the sentiment is from a Dina Wakley quote pack. The lovely spring girl is from Etsy. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Simon Says Monday - layers+ephemera

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Happy Spring Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Flutter Away. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Waffle Flower and Sizzix) and embellished with glitter and two golden gems.

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

All Dressed Up Blog - #160 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #781 spring colors

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Penny's - #593 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes (Waffle Flower diecut)

♥ Wendy

Spring - Mixed Media Art

I used a large index card as a base for this mixed media project. Color was added water color and acrylic paints and sprays. Paper scraps were added for layers and textures. The gardening lady is ephemera from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Crafty Catz - #690 Spring green

Pammie's - #2412 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - ephemera+layers

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Penny's - #593 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Spring - Junk Journal Page

I used a manila folder as the base for this junk journal page. Paper scraps and part of a designed paper placemat were used to create a background. Color was added with water colors, acrylics and tempera paints. Distress ink was used around the edges. The beautiful redhead is from Etsy. 
 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Crafty Catz - #690 Spring green

Simon says Monday - ephemera+layers

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Penny's - #593 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Spring Bird - Mixed Media

I am participating in the #the100dayproject2025 on Instagram. I have been making mixed media art on 4x6 inch index cards. This piece has lots of paper layers including my blotter from my desk and a stenciled piece of book page. Splatters were made with Ranger gloss spray. The fancy bird is ephemera from Etsy. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Crafty Catz - #690 Spring green

Pammie's - #2512 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - ephemera+layers

♥ Wendy

 

Dogs + Cats +Birds + Mushrooms Printable Sheet

 

This fun printable was added to my Etsy Shop today. 

♥ Wendy

Swinging by to Say Hi Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Swing High Mouse for this shaped card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Tutti Designs and is embellished with three green beads.

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

Colorful Options - green

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

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Di's - animals (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Catz - #690 Spring green

Pammie's - #2512 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - layers

♥ Wendy

Fancy Birds Printable

 

I have added this fancy birds printable to my Etsy Shop. You can find it here. 

♥ Wendy

Magical Moths Printable Sheet

 

I have added this Magical Moths printable to my Etsy Shop. Perfect for all your papercrafting projects. 

♥ Wendy

Thinking of You Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Winnie Vintage Car for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Sizzix on a stenciled piece of bookpage. It is embellished with two mini buttons.

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

Star Stampz - #68 red+orange+yellow+green+blue

Polkadoodles - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #3 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - transportation

Passion 4 Markers - #780 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - stencil

Pink Gem - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Fairy Wishes Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Sheepski called Conversation for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered on a stenciled piece of bookpage with two diecut shapes (Darice and LaLa Land). The card is embellished with blue glitter

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

Star Stampz - #68 (red+orange+yellow+green+blue)

Crafty Gal's Corner - #265 Fairytale Night (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - transportation (wings)

Passion 4 Markers - #780 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - stencil

♥ Wendy

Fairy Magical Day - Mixed Media Art

I used a 4x6 inch index card as the base for this project. Color was applied with acrylic paints and a palette knife. Paper scraps and masking tape were added. A stencil was used to create a pattern on a piece of book page. The expressionist style fairy is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Crafty Gal's Corner - #265 Fairytale fairy

Word Art Wednesday - #692 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #250 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - transportation (wings)

Simon Says Wednesday - stencil

Crafty Catz - anything goes+spring green 

♥ Wendy

 

Happy Birthday Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Girl on Bike for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered on a stenciled piece of bookpage with a diecut shape from Dress My Craft. The card is embellished with two mini pink buttons.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #691 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - transportation

All Dressed Up Blog - #160 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #780 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - stencil

♥ Wendy

Spring Woman - Mixed Media Art

I used a blank index card as the base for this mixed media art. A scrap of paper from my desk blotter was glued on. Dots were made with a stencil and acrylic paint. A fabric scrap was attached for texture. The vintage woman is from Etsy. 
 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - anything goes

Lil Patch - #250 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - stencil

Word Art Wednesday - #691 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Teddy Bear Love

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles for this shaped card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two design papers and a diecut shape (Darice). It is embellished with three mini buttons. 

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

Kleuren met Potloden - colored pencils

Cupcake Inspirations - #631 color prompts

Polkadoodles - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #3 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - include some green

Di's - animal

Pammie's - #2511 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Irish Kisses and Shamrock Wishes Mixed Media Art

This mixed media art piece started on a large index card. The background was created using paper scraps, various paints and sprays from Tim Holtz. Marks were made with black acrylic paint. Flowers were added with a rubber stamp. The St. Patrick's Day bird is from Etsy.

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

Paper Funday - #74 anything goes

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - anything goes

Penny's - #592 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - green

Word Art Wednesday - #691 sentiment

Pammie's - #2511 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - transport it (wings)

♥ Wendy

Fairy Magic - Mixed Media Art

This mixed media art was created on a large index card. The background was created with water color paints and sprays from Tim Holtz. Marks were made with acrylic paint and an old bottle cap. The forest elf is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Crafts Galore - #133 anything goes

We Love 2 Create - mixed media

Paper Funday - #74 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #689 anything goes 

Penny's - #592 anything goes

Crafty Gal's Corner - #265 Fairytale Elf

Simon Says Wednesday - green

♥ Wendy
 

Happy Birthday Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Goldfish for this shaped card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The cardd is layered with a diecut shape from Sizzix annd embellished with two mini yellow buttons.

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

Star Stampz - #68 red+green+orange+yellow+blue (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #691 sentiment

Di's - animal

Lil Patch - #250 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pammie's - #2511 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Lucky Dog - Mixed Media Art

I am playing in the #the100dayproject2025 with a new mixed media project every day. This one features a St. Patrick's Day theme. The background was created with Ranger sprays and a paper scrap. The dog is from Etsy. The shamrocks are from a rubber stamp.

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

Colorful Options - green

Paper Funday - #74 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #689 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - green

Penny's - #592 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - green

♥ Wendy

 

Spring Mouse Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Little Squeak Mouse for this card. The image is colored with pencils. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Pink Fresh and Sizzix) and embellished with two paper flowers.

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

Diecut Divas - diecut + critter

All Dressed Up FB - animal

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

Cupcake Inspirations - #631 color palette - see above

DigiChoosday - #3 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #691 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Spring Bear Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bella Bear Morning Coffee for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes from Sizzix and embellished with a pink button.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - anything goes

Pink Gem - #3 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Catz - #689 sentiment

Cupcake Inspiration - #631 color palette (see above)

Polkadoodles - #4 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - green 

♥ Wendy

St. Patrick's Day Kitty Cat - Mixed Media Art

 

This mixed media art was created on a 4x6 inch index card. Water color, acrylic and tempera paints were used. Stenciling was done on a book page scrap also. The shamrocks are from a rubber stamp on design paper. The St. Patrick's Day cat is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - green

We Love 2 Create - #3 mixed media

Pammie's - #2510 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - green

♥ Wendy

Junk Journal Page - Rainy Day Girl

 

I used a piece of heavy book page as the base for this junk journal page. Paper scraps were layered on top. Color was added with acrylic and tempera paints and distress ink. Marks were made with a rubber stamp and black ink. The rainy day girl is from Etsy. 

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #133 anything goes

Paper Funday - #74 weather

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #249 anything goes

Craft - #750 Spring+weather

Pammie's - #2510 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Happy Birthday Card

 

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

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

Colorful Options - green

Diecut Divas - diecut+critter

All Dressed Up FB - animals (sponsor's digi)

Pink Gem - #3 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #778 no squares

Double D - green

Creative Knockouts - #542 birthday

Simon Says Monday - green

♥ Wendy

Junk Journal Page

This junk journal page was created on a heavy piece of orange paper torn from a damaged book. It is layered with paper scraps and a piece of fabric. The fabric is sewn on with black thread. The Rococco Woman is from Etsy. Gold metallic paint was used along with water colors and acrylics.

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

We Love 2 Create - #3 mixed media

Simon Says Monday - mixed media techniques are my favorites

Simon Says Wednesday - stitches

Pammie's - #2510 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Par Avion - Junk Journal Page

This junk journal page was created on a piece of my granddaughter's water color artwork. The butterfly woman is from Etsy. A pocket was made on the page by stitching around the image. 

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Pink Gem - #3 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #249 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - My favorite technique is using mixed media ideas to create art.

Simon Says Wednesday - stitches

Crafty Catz - #689 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Panda Bear Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Noodle Panda with Gift for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut from Tutti Designs of a hexagon with stitching. It is embellished with a mini green button.

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

Colorful Options - green

Diecut Divas - diecut + critter

DigiChoosday - #2 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #316 spots

Di's - green

Passion 4 Markers - #778 no squares (sponsor's digi)

Double D - green

Simon Says Wednesday - stitches around edge of diecut

Creative Knockouts - #542 birthday

♥ Wendy

Rainy Spring Day - Mixed Media Art

I created this mixed media piece on a 4x6 inch index card. Paper scraps and a negative diecut shape make the background. Water colors, acrylic, tempera and inks were used to add color. The spring girl is from Etsy. 

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

Paper Funday - #74 weather

Wednesday Creative Inspiration - anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #316 anything goes

Pammie's - #2509 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - I love using mixed media techniques to create mixed media.

Craft - #750 Spring+Weather

Crafty Catz - #689 anything goes

♥ Wendy
 

Happy Birthday Card

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Star Pup for this shaped card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut hexagon shape with stitching from Tutti Designs and embellished with two green buttons.

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

Colorful Options - green

Diecut Divas - diecut+critter

All Dressed Up FB - animals (sponsor's digi)

All Dressed Up Blog - #159 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Di's - green

Passion 4 Markers - #778 no squares

Double D - green

Simon Says Wednesday - stitches (edges of diecut)

Creative Knockouts - #542 birthday

♥ Wendy

Asian Charm - Mixed Media Art

This mixed media art started with a heavy sheet of book page. A paint sample from a home improvement store was sewn on with black thread. Rubber stamped cherry blossoms were also added. The lovely Asian woman is from Etsy. A scrap of tissue paper was scrunched and stampled on for texture. Color was added with pink acrylic paint and distress ink.

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

Paper Funday - #74 anything goes

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - anything goes

Penny's - #591 anything goes

Pammie's - #2509 anything goes

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #249 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - I love playing with mixed media techniques.

Simon Says Wednesday - stitches

♥ Wendy
 

Mardi Gras Dog - Mixed Media

I used a 4x6 inch index card as a base for this mixed media art. Paper scraps were added for layers and texture. Paint was added with water colors and tempera sticks. The Mardi Gras dog is from Etsy. The page is embellished with a pink feather.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

We Love 2 Create - mixed media

Crafter's Cafe - #316 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Pammie's - #2509 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - I love playing with mixed media techniques. 

♥ Wendy

Lucky Green Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Ballerina Izzy for this shaped card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape from Pink Fresh and is embellished with glitter and a felt shamrock.

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

Colorful Options - green

Crafts Galore Encore - #133 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #688 girls

Passion 4 Markers - #777 embellishments (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Di's - green (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

Vincent Van Gogh Cat - Mixed Media Art

 

This is a piece of mixed media art on a 4x6 inch index card. The card is layered with paper scraps and colored with water color and tempera paints. Rubber stamps were also used. The kitty cat is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Pammie's - #2508 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - night sky

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Penny's - #591 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Ladies and Cats with Bees Printable

 

I have added this ladies and cats with bees printable to the Etsy Shop. 

♥ Wendy

Love Shines Bright Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Heart on Your Sleeve for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Sizzix and Darice) and is embellished with glitter, and three gems.

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

Wednesday Creative Inspirations - love (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #3 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #2 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

As You Like It - I like creating things for females rather than males because I think ladies enjoy handmade items more than men.

Crafty Catz - #688 girls

Pink Gem - #3 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Pammie's - #2508 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - night sky

Passion 4 Markers - #777 embellish it 

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Enchanted Evening Card

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Fair and Beautiful for this card. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The card is embellished with three diecut star shapes, glitter, a red gem and two pearls.

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

Di's - circles (sponsor's digi)

Crafter's Cafe - #316 spots

I Love Promarkers - #577 sparkle

As You Like It - I like crafting for women because I think they appreciate handmade gifts more than males.

Crafty Catz - #688 girls

Simon Says Monday - night sky

Passion 4 Markers - #777 embellish it (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

 

Edgar Allan Poe - Mixed Media

I used a 4x6 inch index card as a base for this mixed art piece. Paint was added with water color paints and tempera paint sticks. Splatter is from Ranger. The Poe fussy cut is from Etsy.

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

Crafter's Cafe - #316 anything goes

Crafty Catz - #688 anything goes

Pammie's - #2508 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - midnight sky

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

Penny's - #591 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Treasured - Mixed Media Art

I used a 4x6 index card as a base for this mixed media artwork. The background is made from layers of paper scraps. Color was added with acrylic and tempera paints. The hamster is from Etsy. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow of colors

Word Art Wednesday - #688 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - cute+cuddly

♥ Wendy

Hello Bookmark

 

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Wellie Boots for this bookmark. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The bookmark is made from two diecuts from Pink Fresh. It is embellished with glitter and three blue gems.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #688 sentiment

Di's - circles

All Dressed Up - #159 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #248 anything goes

Crafter's Cafe - #316 spots

Simon Says Monday - bookmark

Passion 4 Markers - #776 gems

Crafty Catz - #688 for the girls

As You Like It - I like making things for women because I think they appreciate handmade gifts more than men.

♥ Wendy

Just for You Bookmark

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Cute Chick with Flower for this bookmark. The image is colored with spectrum noir alcohol markers. The bookmark is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice+LaLaLand) and embellished with baker's twine and three gemstones.

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

Polkadoodles - #3 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

DigiChoosday - #2 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Word Art Wednesday - #688 sentiment

Lil Patch - #248 anything goes

Pammie's - #2507 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - bookmark

Passion 4 Markers - #776 gems

I Love Promarkers - #577 sparkle

Simon Says Wednesday - cute+cuddly

♥ Wendy