Let Life Surprise You Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary instagram challenge and the prompt is "unexpected". I used mixed media techniques to create this page. The embossed diamond paper is from a Tim Holtz folder. The sentiment is also from Tim Holtz.

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

The Corrosive - #1 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Coffee Starts my Day Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Winnie Sunshine Delight Coffee for this CAS card. The image is colored with markers and embellished with a red gem.

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

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

Polkadoodles - #4 anything goes

Pammie's - CAS (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - drink

♥ Wendy
 

The Music of My Heart Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary instagram challenge and the prompt is "musical". I used scrapbook pages with musical notes on them for the background. The splash of blue is a stencil from Dina Walkley. A scrap of paper doily, embossed paper and sentiment (both from Tim Holtz) were used for extra texture.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #580 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like It - I like crafting with the color blue because it makes a nice pop of color on a neutral background. 

♥ Wendy

Beautiful Moments Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary instagram challenge and the prompt is "antique". The background of this page is layered with various antique tickets and postcards. Coffee was added to age the page. The lovely ladies and sentiment are from Tim Holtz. 

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

The Corrosive - #1 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #589 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

We Love to Create - #1 mixed media (acrylic paint, coffee, brown ink)

♥ Wendy

Owl Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary Instagram Challenge and the today's prompt is "earth tones". I used a stencil to create the circles on a piece of book page. Paper scraps were used to build texture. The sentiment is from Tim Holtz.

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

The Paper Funday - #49 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #580 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

As You Like it - I know this is boring but I love the color brown. Everything I create usually has a touch of brown in it. It's a neutral that looks good with everything.

♥ Wendy

 

Wish you were Here Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Flower Fairy. The design was colored with markers. I used a sketch from Outlawz Wednesday Sketch Challenge for the layout. The card is embellished with lots of glitter, lace and two paper flowers.

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

Outlawz Sketch - see above

Word Art Wednesday - #580 sentiment

Pink Gem - #2 anything goes

Di's - sparkle

Polkadoodles - #3 anything goes

Dream Valley - square card

Simon Says Monday - blooms

DigiChoosday - #3 anything goes

As You Like it - Green is one of my favorite colors to craft with. I like it because there are many shades of green. 

♥ Wendy

Artsy Bird Journal Page

I used two rubber stamps for this journal page. The background was done mixed media style with paper scraps and posca pen marks. Raffia was added for texture.

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

Lost Coast Stamps - #159 winged things

Word Art Wednesday - #580 sentiment

Pink Gem - #2 anything goes

Pammie's - #2303 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Spread Your Wings and Fly Journal Page

I used a rubber stamp from Lost Coast Stamps to create the journal page. The background was created with papers (Tim Holtz folders) and various inks and paints. Netting was also added for texture. The page is embellished with three metal gears. Dina Wakley Spritz was used for the addition of the color pink.

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

Lost Coast Stamps - #159 winged things

Word Art Wednesday - #579 sentiment

A Place to Start - anything goes

Polkadoodles - #3 anything goes

Pammie's - #2303 anything goes

♥ Wendy

 

Happy Birthday Card

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Snowdrop Daisy for this square card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with clear glitter.

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

Passion 4 Markers - #673 dotty

Word Art Wednesday - #579 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #486 celebrations

Di's - sparkle

Cupcake Inspirations - #561 polkadots

Dream Valley - #285 square cards

Simon Says Monday - flowers

♥ Wendy
 

Time to Celebrate Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Winnie Daisy Dance Flower Fairy for this square card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Darice+Tutti Designs) and embellished with orange glitter.

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

Creations in Pink - #54 lots of pink

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

Passion 4 Markers - #673 dotty

Creative Knockouts - #486 celebrations

Pink Gem - #2 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Cupcake Inspirations - #561 polkadots (sponsor's digi)

Dream Valley - #285 square card (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - flowers

Di's - sparkle

Polkadoodles - #3 anything 

♥ Wendy

Will you be my Valentine Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bunny Loves Roses for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with four diecuts (Sizzix and Darice) and embellished with two heart shaped gems.

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

Diecut Divas - Valentine's Day + diecuts

Taylormade - Valentine/love

Polkadoodles - #2 anything goes

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

Passion 4 Markers - #673 dotty

Creative Knockouts - #486 celebrations

Cupcake Inspirations - #561 polkadots (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - flowers

♥ Wendy

Photo Op Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary Instagram Challenge. The prompt for today is "stickers". I don't use many stickers so I had to scrounge. The glasses and the Photo Op sign are both stickers. Dina Wakley tissue paper, various paper scraps and paints were used to create the background. 

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

A Place to Start - anything goes

Colorful Options - rainbow

The Paper Funday - anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Pammie's - #2303 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - flowers

♥ Wendy 

Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary Instagram Challenge. Today's prompt is "old and new". This page was created with old and recycled papers. The new elements are the Dina Wakley tissue papers that I added and scribble stick marks.

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

A Place to Start - anything goes

Colorful Options - rainbow

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

♥ Wendy
 

Flowers Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary Instagram Challenge. The prompt for this page was "experimental". I played with printing out a colored and uncolored copy of a vintage botanical. I colored the design with scribble sticks and then placed fussy cut parts of the colored version on top in some places. Dina Wakley sprays and tissue paper were also used on this page. Sentiment is from Tim Holtz.

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #107 anything goes

The Corrosive - #1 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Word Art Wednesday - #579 sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

Flowers for You Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Two Little Mice for this card. The image was colored with Spectrum Noir markers. I added some dots to the mouse ears. The card is layered and embellished with two paper flowers. 

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

All Dressed Up FB - cute

Rabisco - #41 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #2 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - four legged animals

All Dressed Up Blog - #136 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #673 dotty (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

♥ Wendy

Friends Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Goldfish Fishing for this card. The layout is a sketch from Outlawz Wednesday Challenge. The image was colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is embellished with a wooden fish button and lace.

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

CRAFT - #664 inspired by a song (Beatles Song-With a little help from my friends)

Outlawz Sketch - see above

Star Stampz - animals

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged animal

Passion 4 Markers - #673 dotty

♥ Wendy

Thank you for being my Friend Card - Ching-Chou Kuik FB DT

I used a Ching-Chou Kuik digital stamp called Gift from the Flora and Fauna Set. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice+Sizzix) and embellsihed with ribbon and a paper flower.

The Ching-Chou Kuik FB challenge for January is "anything goes" using a Ching-Chou Kuik stamp. I hope you will be able to craft with us this month.

Leann's World - #58 anything goes

Polkadoodle - #2 anything goes

Creations in Pink - #54 lots of pink

DigiChoosday - #2 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - flowers

Word Art Wednesday - #579 sentiment

Craft - #664 inspired by song (Thank you for being a friend by Andrew Gold)

♥ Wendy

We're All Mad Here Journal Page

I used a digital stamp from Gecko Galz (Mad Hatter Set) for this journal page. Two rubber stamps were used on the project (leaf and random dots) both from Tim Holtz. 

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

Gecko Galz FB - Alice in Wonderland+Photo Inspiration+Black+White+Pop of Color

A Place to Start - anything goes

The Paper Funday - #49 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged animal

Word Art Wednesday - #579 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Winter Fun Card

I used a rubber stamp for this Winter Fun card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card is layered with a diecut circle (Darice), embossed paper (Tim Holtz) and a scrapbook tag. Dots were made with a hole punch and liquid pearls.

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

Dare 2 Be Artzy - winter fun

Crafty Gal's Corner - #239 winter fun

Can You Handle the Pressure - embossing folder (Tim Holtz)+dots

Lost Coast Stamps - #159 wings

Passion 4 Markers - #673 markers+dots

♥ Wendy
 

Welcome to Your New Home Card.

 

I used a digital stamp from Star Stampz called Polar Bear for this card. The image was colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The card layout is from a Outlawz Sketch. The card is embellished with three snowflake shaped buttons (shanks removed) and glitter.

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

The Crafting Challenge - snow

Sheepski - #70 seasons

The Paper Funday - #49 anything goes + starry night

Outlawz Sketch - see above

Crafty Gal's Corner - #239 winter fun

Dream Valley - #284 new beginnings

Star Stampz - #42 animals

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged animals

♥ Wendy

Valentine Card

I used a freebie vintage image from Taylormade Cards for this Valentine. The image was fussy cut and placed on top of a diecut heart shape (Darice). The base of the card is embossed paper (Tim Holtz) folder.The writing on the image was hard to read so I added my own sentiment. The card is embellished with a dimensional heart sticker.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #578 sentiment

Diecut Divas - Valentine+diecut

Taylormade - Valentine/love

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes

Can You Handle the Pressure - embossing folder 

Creations in Pink - #54 lots of pink

♥ Wendy

Valentine Bear Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Bobby Bear with Hearts Bunting for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The layout is a sketch from Passion 4 Markers. The card is embellished with three diecut hearts (Darice) and three heart shaped gems.

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

Diecut Divas - Valentine+diecut

Rabisco - #41 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #578 sentiment

DigiChoosday - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #672 sektch+markers (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Wednesday - cute

Simon Says Monday - 4 legged animals

♥ Wendy

Shaker Tag Birthday Card

I used an embossing folder from Tim Holtz for the background of this birthday card. The Shaker tag was attached with a metallic star shaped brad. The sentiment is from a chipboard sticker.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Word Art Wednesday - #578 sentiment

Simon Says Monday - shaker

Creative Knockouts - #485 anything goes

Can You Handle The Pressure - embossing folder+dots

♥ Wendy

Choose Joy Journal Page

I created this journal page for the Junk Journal January Instagram Challenge. The prompt was resolutions. My resolution for 2023 is to be more positive and choose joy. The background is created with paper scraps that have been splattered with coffee stains. The sentiment is a rubber stamp. Marks were made with posca pens.

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #107 anything goes

A Place to Start - anything goes

Crafty Calendar - add a sentiment

Word Art Wednesday - #578 sentiment

Creative Knockouts - #485 anything goes

♥ Wendy

New Home Card

 

I used a digital stamp from Di's Digistamps called Sitting Pretty. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. The layout is a sketch from Passion 4 Markers. The card is embellished with a bird shaped shaker and three mini red buttons.

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

Di's - celebrate

Dream Valley - #284 new beginnings (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - shaker

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #672 sketch

Simon Says Wednesday - cute

♥ Wendy

Valentine Dog Card

I used a digital stamp from Polkadoodles called Too Cute Puppy Love for this card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. I used a sketch from Passion 4 Markers for my layout. The card is embellished with three diecut hearts (Darice) and three heart shaped gems.

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

Diecut Divas - Valentines+diecuts

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes

DigiChoosday - #1 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Passion 4 Markers - #672 sketch+markers (sponsor's digi)

Star Stampz - #42 animal

Simon Says Wednesday - cute

♥ Wendy

Flowers of Summer Journal Page

 I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary challenge on Instagram. The prompt for this page is "hobbies". I love to play in the garden in the summer months. The page is created mixed media style with paper scraps and various paints and inks. The rubber stamp is from Tim Holtz, as well as the sentiment. The embossing is from an Tim Holtz embossing folder. The beautiful child is from Gecko Galz (A Child's Life). Red netting (from an onion bag) and a shaker bird were also added.

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

Gecko Galz - photo inspiration (colors+girl)

Pammie's - #2301 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - shaker

Simon Says Wednesday - cute

Word Art Wednesday - #578 sentiment

♥ Wendy

Snow Queen Card

I used a digital stamp from Sheepski called Ice Queen for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with three diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with glitter and a white pompom.

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

The Crafting Challenge - snow

Sheepski - #70 seasons

Crafty Calendar - add a sentiment (sponsor's digi)

Crafty Gal's Corner - #239 winter fun

Creative Knockouts - #485 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

♥ Wendy

 

Pocket Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary challenge on Instagram. Today's prompt is "pocket. I created a pocket from a damaged book page. The pocket is decorated with Dina Wakley tissue paper, a fussy cut flower, tag stub and a bird shaker.

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

The Corrosive - #1 anything goes

Pammie's - #2301 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - shaker

A Place to Start - anything goes

♥ Wendy

Kitty Cat on Cup Journal Page

 I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary challenge on instagram. The prompt for this project was "rountine". I start my day with a cup of coffee and a cuddle with my cat. The page is created mixed media style with paper scraps and lots of paints and inks. The kitty cat is a rubber stamp from Rubbermoon. It is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. Yarn was added for texture.

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Crafty Calendar - sentiment

Word Art Wednesday - #577 sentiment

Crafty Catz - #619 anything goes

Pammie's - #2301 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - cute

♥ Wendy

New Home Wishes Card

 

I used a new digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Garden Boy for this cute card. The image is colored with Spectrum Noir markers. I used a sketch from Passion 4 Markers for the layout. The project is embellished with three mini blue buttons and a shaker snail.

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

All Dressed Up FB - cute

Simon Says Wednesday - new stamp+new home sentiment

Word Art Wednesday - #577 sentiment

Crafty Catz - #619 hobbies (gardening) (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - shaker

DigiChoosday - #1 anything goes

Passion 4 Markers - #672 sketch+markers

♥ Wendy

Happy New Year to You Card - Ching-Chou Kuik FB DT

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Jellyfish for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with a diecut shape (Sizzix) and a rubber stamped tag. The card is embellished with lots of glitter and three mini buttons. 

The Ching-Chou Kuik facebook challenge for January is "anything goes". I hope you will be able to join us. 

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

Colorful Options - rainbow

Rabisco - #41 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - new digital stamp+new year 

Pink Gem - #1 anything goes

Di's - celebrate

Dream Valley - #284 new year

♥ Wendy

Alice in Wonderland Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljanuary Instagram challenge. I created this page with a stencil and and digital stamp from Gecko Galz (Mad Hatter Set). The flamingo is colored with markers. 

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

Gecko Galz FB - Alice in Wonderland +photo inspiration +black and white + pop of color

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #197 anything goes

Word Art Wednesday - #577 sentiment

Crafty Catz - #619 anything goes

Polkadoodles - #1 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Celebrate 2023 Card

I used a digital stamp from Leann's World called Abigail for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Sizzix and Darice) and embellished with glitter and three gems. 

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

Leann's World - #58 anything goes

The Paper Funday - #49 anything goes + starry night (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - bright lights (stars)

Simon Says Wednesday - new year

Di's - celebrate

♥ Wendy

Don't be Tamed Journal Page

I am participating in the #junkjournaljuly challenge this month. Today's prompt is "stained". I used coffee, water color paints and sprays by Dina Wakley. Brown ink and a rubber stamp were used to create the leaves. The tissue paper sentiment is also from Dina Wakley. 

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

A Place to Start - anything goes

Colorful Options - rainbow

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #197 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - bright colors

Word Art Wednesday - #577 sentiment

♥ Wendy

 

Happy New Year Wishes Card - Ching-Chou Kuik FB DT

I used a digital stamp from Ching-Chou Kuik called Fly High for this card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with two diecut shapes (Darice) and embellished with ribbon and three mini buttons. 

The Ching-Chou Kuik Blogger Challenge is on hold until we can compile a design team. If you are interested, please email Kym at kym.upshaw@outlook.com. The Ching-Chou Kuik Facebook Challenge is "anything goes with a Ching-Chou Kuik stamp". I hope you will join us.

Leann's World - #58 anything goes

Simon Says Wednesday - new year+new digital stamp

Rabisco - #41 anything goes

♥ Wendy

Beautiful Self Tag

I am playing in the #junkjournaljanuary challenge. Today's prompt was "decorated tag". I used all the scraps from my desk and then spread a little gesso on the top. Digital stamp is from Pixel Scrapper. Stitches were made in orange embroidery floss and an orange ribbon were added for extra texture. Sentiment is from Tim Holtz.

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

Crafts Galore Encore - #107 anything goes

Colorful Options - rainbow

The Paper Funday - #49 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - bright colors

Word Art Wednesday - #577 sentiment

Simon Says Wednesday - new technique (sewing with floss)

♥ Wendy

 

Holiday Wishes Winter Card

I used a digital stamp from All Dressed Up called Feed the Birds for this winter card. The image is colored with markers. The card is layered with a diecut circle (Darice) and embellished with a chipboard sticker and three glittery snowflake stickers. 

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

All Dressed Up FB - cute

The Crafting Challenge - snow (sponsor's digi)

Sheepski - #70 seasons (Winter)

Rabisco - #41 anything goes (sponsor's digi)

Simon Says Monday - bright colors

Dare 2 Be Artzy - winter fun

♥ Wendy

Best Day Ever Altered Playing Card

I used mixed media techniques to create this altered playing card. Various paper scraps and paints were used to create a background. The pretty girl is a rubber stamp. Sentiment is from Tim Holtz.

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

Word Art Wednesday - #576 sentiment

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - #197 anything goes

Simon Says Monday - bright colors

A Place to Start - anything goes

Colorful Options - rainbow

♥ Wendy