OK...
it worked!!!
I DID sweet talk Michelle this past weekend & I scored some GREAT stuff to giveaway here...
so...
let's spread the joy to...
sweet craf-tea chick said...ohmyGOSH, your tag is amazing! wonderful techniques resulting in such a gorgeous piece of art! thanks for sharing and inspiring us! have a wonderful weekend! *hugs* steph :)
debbiek said...Wendy, your art is museum quality and I LOVE sitting down to soak up some inspiration from you whenever you come to a convention here in Wisconsin. I was so thrilled to do so yesterday in Madison! Those Perfect Pearls Mists are simply GORGEOUS! Thanks for all the great tips.
and to spread more FUN & JOY...
here's a project that I created for Ranger, using tim's AWESOME (& so addicting) color washes...
YES...
the color washes are PERFECT for grunge...
yippee...
like tim's alterations Sizzix tree...
it's cut from grungeboard...
this piece starts with the 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 art parts frame as the base...
the background is Claudine's natural sticky back canvas...
LOVE LOVE LOVE the natural...
this is the featured project today on Ranger's BLOG ...
you'll find a link to the supplies you'll need along with the instructions there...
I think we should spread MORE JOY...
want to win some supplies to MAKE ART?
just leave a comment here...
I'll choose a random winner @ 7am on Thursday, Thanksgiving morning...
want a SECOND CHANCE to win?
just pop over to Ranger's BLOG...
and leave a comment there too...
I'll choose a second winner @ 7am on Thanksgiving morning...
the moral of today's story?
spreading the joy is FUN!!
what is joy for me?
on Friday we have tickets to see Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Chicago...
and even BIGGER JOY is...
heading to the studio to...
make art!
wendy
ps...
may YOUR day be full of JOY!
You are such an inspiration in this papercrafting industry I love so much. Thanks for sharing your talents with us! I'm off to find some sticky back canvas to play with.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Very inspiring - I'll have to get out the color washes and see what I can come up with!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the give-aways and the eye-candy!
I have looked and looked at that tree die and just couldn't see a reason to get it. Well, thanks alot! Now I see a reason, it is amazing how it changes the look when you use your background stamps on it. LOVE IT!!! Haven't had a chance to try the color washes, but you are convinceing me! Need to place an order soon.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE your work Wendy. I wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners and thank you for the opportunity to win again.
ReplyDeleteI love the Christmas project...those trees are calling my name....guess another shopping spree is in my future!
Eileen in NYC
Congrats to the winners! woohoo! Love this luscious piece of art goodness, thanks for another opportunity to win!
ReplyDeletehi, congrats to the lucky winners today and on Thursday!!!! I am having so much fun playing with wendy inspirations. Have a wonderful holiday!
ReplyDeleteThat is a seriously christmassy project! The trees are superb and the colours really give a nostalgic vintage feel. Love the design.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece. I need to learn more about Tim's color washes........look yummy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners
It was fun watching you create on Saturday in Madison! I truly enjoyed that.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great Thanksgiving!!
Love your art!!
Thanks for the tag at the show this weekend! It was so generous of you to give it to me DESPITE the fact that I'm a Packer fan. I can wait to make some of those rosette Christmas trees! Thanks again Wendy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project for Christmas!! Enjoy the Trans Siberian Orchestra, we went this year here in Spokane and it was so much fun! Loud but fun!!
ReplyDeleteLove the project .. that tree die is so awesome. I love the way you spread joy :) Have a great day !!
ReplyDeleteI'm a thinking your ideas are going to make gift-making and giving so easy this year! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteA gorgoeus piece and an inspiration to use some of those supplies. Like the sound of the orchestra evening...have fun :)
ReplyDeletexoxo Sioux
So gorgeous!! I love everything about this!
ReplyDeleteLove this piece especially the deep colours you've achieved with the color washes. The green trees are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOVE that xmas frame. May have to get some of my art parts out and get making, though already have plenty of other projects on the go, I'll put that one on the To Do List!!!
ReplyDeleteAnika x
I have cleaned off my diningroom table for Thnaksgiving, but I can see it won't be long before it gets taken over again! Great project!!
ReplyDeleteIt's like having a Wendy class:)...without Wendy :(...
Congrats to the winners! Thanks for sharing another great project with us.
ReplyDeleteWendy girl this is so fabulous. I love that tree. Goes on my to get list! Can't wait to get my hands on color washes. Oh the JOY!
ReplyDeleteMary
www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
This piece is such a beauty! I was on the Ranger blog at the crack of dawn today and oohed and aaahed it there already!
ReplyDeleteI love what you do with all the Ranger products and with your products.
ReplyDeleteHoly Moly!! Love all the details on this!! And the colors....I need to pull out that sticky back canvas and give it a try!!
ReplyDeleteOooooooooh, this holiday piece is just darling! I am headed to the Ranger site where I can, hopefully, get more of the details. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! I love the color washes.
ReplyDeleteA BIG THANK YOU, Wendy, for all the joy you give us with your wonderful supplies to work with, your inspiring ideas and instructions - just as the one here! You are on my daily list as places to check for inspiration. Teri-Ann
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!! I need to get some of those color washes!! Congrats to the winners and thanks Wendy for another chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful piece, it's just about perfect!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I love this project, and think I need to make it! Off to the Ranger site.....
ReplyDeleteYour project is awesome - it has such a cool vintage feel and I must go get the tree die - that is joy to me - happy happy joy joy !!!
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy -
ReplyDeleteI love this piece of art. It has such a warm Holiday feeling to it. I don't know how you do it, but you always manage to find the right elements to make a sweet piece of art.
Congratulations to the winners.
Elaine Allen
Congrats to the winners!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your project. Those color washes are on my wish list.
This looks like a ton of fun to make...I have to scraplift it! So terrific! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAGAIN, it's your love of detail that makes me crazy for your work! This is the perfect piece to represent Christmas and all it means ;-) Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to have so much fun seeing TSO. They are fabulous! Too bad they are not hitting the Quad Cities this time.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that project!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your previous winners, keeping my fingers crossed this time! I absolutely LOVE today's art, which i did already see on the Ranger blog. I wish I had 1/100 of your talent.
ReplyDeleteHi Wendy, thanks for another piece of inspiration,
ReplyDeletelove it as always,
thanks for the chance to win,
i'm off to leave a comment on rangers blog now
coz you have to be in it to win it ,right.(fingers & toes crossed)
Kat.
Hey Wendy,
ReplyDeleteLove the wall hanging. The trees really stand out. Thanks for a chance to win, and for sharing your art with us.
Linda
I saw this on the Ranger blog and had to come over to visit your blog too. I love how you used the salvage stickers!! Beautiful project!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the joy! Enjoy the concert, sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteP.S. hope the prize is colorwashes, you have tempted me to try them.
Happy Thanksgiving!
What a beautiful project.... absolutely love it...tons or details to look at...
ReplyDeleteI love the projects you make! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYour such an inkspiration, luv your work...I was sitting here trying to figger out how to use the tree die, and look at you! Now I gotta go play, thanks and have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a fun time too at the TSO!
ReplyDeletewow...this is so pretty! I concur about your inspiration and ART! can't wait to have a bunch of washes....and I guess I need that tree! but I so love YOUR tree! xo
ReplyDeletecher
wow...this is so pretty! I concur about your inspiration and ART! can't wait to have a bunch of washes....and I guess I need that tree! but I so love YOUR tree! xo
ReplyDeletecher
This is a gorgeous project. Are those flowers cut with dies or cut by hand?
ReplyDeleteLove your project! haven't seen that tree before.....it's great.
ReplyDeleteSeeing this project today is what caused me to follow this blog! I love that frame and how you've embellished it! Those trees and the flower look wonderful, love the music paper clipped on and the holly leaves...all of it is gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see what you create next!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the winners. Your Project is cool.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to your winners! Fab Home Decor pieces! Thanks for sharing the details on the Ranger Blog!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to finally meet you in person. I'm Stefanie who sat at your table forever on Saturday. Thanks also for the tag - your work is amazing. Seeing your projects in real life was just awesome. The group of ladies that "bugged" you on Sunday, the one's you got the baskets for so they could shop, was part of my group (along with sweet Daisy from EP). They too were just thrilled. I think we all need to get together and have a Wendy Make Art night. Have to work on that one.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip to Chicago and please continue to make more art.:)
That is gorgeous! I've dabbled, but not project size - wouldn't know where to begin, LOL.
ReplyDeleteOH, you andMichell should be SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS!! =) What a GREAT way to start off the week!! CCONGRATS to the lucky winners!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy for the GREAT inspiration peice yet again!! You always seem to AMAZE us!! Also, THANKS for the chances to win that would be such a great way to get some things created for x-mas!! HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING and as usual THANKS for creating AWESOME art and sharing it with us!! =)
ohmygosh!! woohoo, thank you so much, wendy!!! you totally made my day :)!!
ReplyDeletei saw your project on the ranger website and i loooove it! it's so amazing with all your wonderful details. i love those trees, the flowers, the heart, the flourish...ahh...
thanks again and have a wonderful week!
*hugs* steph :)
great project for the happiest season of the year.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your stuff..I try to "copy" some of the ideas-but they are never the same as yours. But I keep trying. I'm so glad you had the chance to be on tim's DT What a lucky gal to spread your art creativity. Good luck for your future projects. Love this one!!! KH
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I think I need more background stamps ...
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of joy! I so enjoy reading your blog to be inspired for the day. Another lovely project....thank you Wendy!
ReplyDeleteEvery piece you do has the "Wendy" touch. I love what you have done with grunge and color wash! So Christmasy and so you!
ReplyDeleteYour blog really inspires me to create. All I need is more time! Thanks for the "joyful" opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteHey Wendy: Quick question for you. Which of your sets includes the flower stamp you used in Thursday's display? Looking for what set the 7 petal flower comes from. Thanks much and take care...
ReplyDeletefrom one Wendy to another......just got your Art Parts and shipped some to Hels........awesome results!!!
ReplyDeletei really need to spend more time making art then going through and through and through your blog admiring ALL that you do. your style is the best of the best
ReplyDeleteI just love what you created and would be exploding with joy to win some goodies to MAKE ART!
ReplyDeleteYour enthusiasm is almost as appealing as your creativity! I always feel like crafting after reading your blog. I am anxious to order your art parts to play with. Have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous hanging!!!! I think I want one almost just like it but I must get your Christmas set of stamps!!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!! I love the wall hanging and plan on doing one just like it. You projects are always amazing and I love your style.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Can't wait to try some Make Art projects, it is so cool!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this project. It is so perfect. Your talent is astounding!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this project, perfect Christmas decoration!! I have decided taht I NEED that tree die!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful piece you made, as always. Love the colors, they are so intense.
ReplyDeleteGloria
Just love your stuff. I used an idea on a Halloween mini that I did. Turned out to be my favorite page. I'm thinking I will have to try this again on a Christmas page.
ReplyDeletecarol.austin@sympatico.ca
My day is filled with joy after seeing this GORGEOUS creation Wendy ... loving that natural canvas ( I have a few ATC sized bits of it, need to get a big bit now LOL) Hopeing you have a FAB time on Friday... and... hope you having lots of inky fun in the Studio x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece Wendy! Have fun at the concert.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Love it Love it Love it. You are so talented....Happy Thanksgiving to you Wendy. Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteLove the post!!! I am a fan of the sticky back canvas and love the Art Parts. I'm currently waiting for my snow flakes to dry on my small frame now. Thanks for all your inspiration. I can't believe where it has taken me. Thank you!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove Love Love TSO in concert or on my iPod. Know you will enjoy and it will truly put you in the holiday spirit. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. There is much to be thankful for this year.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the project. Hope to get it made before Christmas!! Snagged it off of Ranger's blog yesterday but now need to pop over to leave a comment.
Catch u soon darlin.
Deb
it was great to watch you demo this weekend in Madison. You are so inspiring and I love the tag - I have it hanging up with all my favorite art pieces. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteLove this project - colour washes are on my xmas wish list :)
ReplyDeleteYou continue to inspire with your wonderful use of so many different products. Thanks for spreading the JOY of making art. Wendy
ReplyDeleteWendy, it was a pleasure seeing you this weekend in Madison. I hope some of that creativity you have jumped off on me! You are truly one talented lady. This project is as wonderful as ever! Thank you so much for always sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Heading over to Ranger to get the details on how to make it.
ReplyDeleteCharmaine
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ReplyDeleteToo Cute! (But I must say your trees are much cuter than Tim's die cut ones.)
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Thanksgiving!
I received your books in the mail and that brought me joy. Once the holdiay commitments are over, I will be making art.
ReplyDeleteLove the project, Wendi!
ReplyDeleteJOY is what comes from a little ink, a little paper and a litte glue. Just amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, such a fantastic project, I cant wait to make something like this, its the perfect Christmas present!
ReplyDeleteLove this sample! You are awesome! Thanks to Michelle for supplying the prizes! You know we love prizes. I saw the Trans Siberian Orchestra a couple of years ago...totally awesome amazing and worth every penny and then some!
ReplyDeleteYOU bring JOY to so many Wendy!! Wonderful to see you and your ART in Madison this past weekend! You and your art were my favorite part of the entire convention! Very inspiring to watch you work ART and spread enthusiasm for creativity! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWendy,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing ANOTHER great project with us! I LOVE the Distressed Vintage look you give to everything. You make me want to get out all my toys and play!!!!!
Congrats to the luck winners!
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!
Karen S. Ohio
u just continue to blow me away...this piece is simply amazing...luv the use of the canvas & the trees...still waiting for my lss to get ur art parts in [did grab a few from another source, but shhhh don't tell on me]:)
ReplyDeleteThe second I saw this on the Ranger blog I knew it was yours - it is just what I want for Christmas! lol
ReplyDeleteHow much fun for your winners. Congratulations to them. I'm thankful for your inspiration to so many artists and crafters. Hugs to all who create.
A little inkling
Love this project! So glad that there are complete instructions on how to recreate it. I can't wait to find a store with the new improved Ranger Colorwashes. So far every store that has them has the old ones! :(
ReplyDeleteAloha, Kate
great ideas. found your blog through tim holtz. so glad i did. thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and your work it is amazing. Thanks for sharing and for a giveaway. happy thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHugz
Pam Allen
oh so wonderfully done ...Pat
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creation and yes I would love to win stuff to make art too!
ReplyDeletegot's love tim's tree die. I can invision so many great layouts...
ReplyDeleteava
cottagera
Thanks for all of your inspiration. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing what people do with the Ranger products. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your art, so colorful and lots of great details on how you do everything!
ReplyDeleteLove your work! I need to see if any of my LSS carry your Art Parts!!
ReplyDeleteWendy -Wow! This is a beautiful piece of artwork! I love the layering and the textures! Thanks for sharing your ideas for using colour washes. Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteKaren from Canada
Awesome project!!! I just love it when I pull up your blog. So many fun things to enjoy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy you outing, but be careful heading to Chicago.
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE this! And I think I have all of the supplies for it! YEA!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy TSO! We try to see them every other year (hmmm, is this the year?) - their performances are awesome!! Say "hi" to Chicago for me - haven't been there in quite awhile - great city to visit!
Wendy - Simply awesome - love everything about it - you are a genius. Have a VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Enjoy every moment.
ReplyDeleteLynneZ
Wendy,
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try the new color washes. Oh the possibilities . . .
color wash, your stamps, art parts - JOY.
if this doesn't get someone in the mood to spread some joy, they must have the heart of scrooge. This is fabulous. love the textured trees and the poinsettia - wonderful combination.
ReplyDeleteWendy, this is just perfect for the holidays! And, you're gonna LOVE Trans-Siberian Orchestra! I saw them 2 years ago, here, in NJ. And, to top off an already great show, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith was their special guest! Have a great time and post all about it!
ReplyDeleteWendy, Amazing stuff!!! I just love the stuff you create and the ideas you share! Thanks! And great giveaways! :) Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLove this wall hanging. Your art is amazing! Have a Happy Thanksgiving & enjoy your concert!
ReplyDeleteI can sense your enthusiasm for your craft when you type, amazing. Thanks for always inspiring!
ReplyDeleteEvery time I click on your blog and see a new post I feel a surge of excitement! You never fail to "spread the joy and inspire me"...even without giveaways!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendy...enjoy your Thanksgiving!