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wenlynn.bsky.social
@wenlynn.bsky.social
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I am a paper artist who displays my work on Etsy and Instagram
https://www.etsy.com/shop/WendylynnsPaperWhims
https://www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
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I have added four new junk journal kits to the Etsy Shop. These include woodland fairies, Frida Kahlo, Alice from Wonderland and Dorothy from Oz. These kits include ten paper samples to get you started with your art journal pages. www.etsy.com/shop/Wendyly...
January 31, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 This mixed media page has a lot of paper scrap layers. Color was added with a blue tempera stick and distress inked edges. The lovely gypsy woman is from Etsy.
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www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 31, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 Day 30 and the prompt is glamourous. This page is created on a large index card covered with paper scraps. The stenciling was done with acrylic paints. The beautiful Marilyn Monroe is from Etsy. wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/4408...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 30, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 The background for this page was created from torn paper scraps. Color was added with water colors, acrylic paint and distress ink. The woman with her swan is from Etsy.
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www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 29, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.

I don’t let bullies win.

Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
January 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 Today's prompt is "expression". Lots of paper scraps to create a background for the sensuous Marilyn Monroe. Rubber stamped botanical. Coloring was done with tempera paints.
Marilyn Monroe is from Etsy. wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/4408...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 28, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 The background of this mixed media page is made using alcohol markers that were drying up. Paper scraps were added (including some stenciling). The lovely woman is from my gypsy collection on Etsy. wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/4421...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 Today's prompt is "dainty". The background on this page is from my desk blotter and a page from a damaged butterfly book. The leaf is a rubber stamp. The dancer is from Etsy.
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www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 This page was created on a large index card. Sometimes when my layers and paints get too chaotic for me, I use gesso to cover most of it up. The lovely woman with her swan is from Etsy.
wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/4438...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 25, 2026 at 8:48 PM
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I have some knitted and crochet hats listed on Marketplace and at Etsy.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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#artjournaljanuary Day 24 Today's prompt is "relaxation". This page was made with a coffee stained book page and an envelope scrap background. Splatters were also added with black paint. The reading dog is from Etsy.
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www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 24, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 Day 23 of Art Journal January and the prompt is "detailed". Paper scraps were added to create a background. Water color, tempera, acrylic and T. Holtz splatters were used to add color. The vintage/retro 1950's woman is from Etsy.
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 23, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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I used coffee to stain the background of this project. The birdie is sitting on top of a tea bag. Additional color was added with tempera paints and distress ink. The pretty plant is from Etsy.
wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/1604...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 This page was created on a large index card. The background was made with tempera paints and the inside of an envelope. The lady with her swan is from Etsy.
wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/4438...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 21, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Junk Journal mixed media clusters featuring western ladies.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 The background of this page is made from paper scraps. The edges were inked with distress ink. The noble cat is from an Edgar Allan Poe printable found on Etsy.
wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/1621...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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This set of three Frida Kahlo mermaid mixed media clusters are now in the Etsy Shop.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 Paper scraps were layered for a background. Acrylic paints and embossing ink were used for color. The butterfly is from a Tim Holtz pack. The Edgar Allan Poe is from Etsy. wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/1621...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 19, 2026 at 5:55 PM
wenlynn.bsky.social
Valentine's Day is almost here.
If you’re dreaming up sweet cards, tags, or paper‑crafted gifts, my Etsy shop is full of printable designs that pair beautifully with your projects.
And the best part: all instant downloads are 60% off through the end of January.

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January 18, 2026 at 4:17 PM
wenlynn.bsky.social
A set of Edgar Allan Poe mixed media clusters has been added to the Etsy Shop. Perfect for all your papercrafting projects. wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/4442...
January 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 Today's prompt is "from your imagination". The background of this piece is from my desk blotter. Color was added with inks. The beautiful Frida Kahlo is from Etsy.
wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/4327...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Add some mystique to your junk journal or art journal with this pack of 10 unique papers and 6 Edgar Allan Poe images! 🌟 Perfect for mixed media projects, these papers can be used as-is or torn and layered for a textured look.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 This page is made on a large index card. The iris in the background is from a recyled calendar page. The flowers in the foreground are cut from a magazine ad. The pillbox lady is from Etsy. wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/1719...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Two new mixed media journal clusters have been added to the Etsy Shop.
www.etsy.com/shop/Wendyly...
January 16, 2026 at 6:16 PM
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#artjournaljanuary2026 This mixed media page is created on a large index card. Paper scraps were layered to create a background. Water colors and inks were used for additional color. The cowgirl is from Etsy.
wendylynnspaperwhims.etsy.com/listing/4347...
www.instagram.com/wendydorf/
January 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM