Mel Jen's Challenge

The challenge this week is to use lace. I think the lace adds a sweetness to this card. I used a new March image called "Sweet Sundae". I colored the image with Copics. I used Cosmo Cricket DP and PTI cardstock. I added buttons, ribbon, lace and an sentiment.

I participated in the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge for inspiration.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

MelJen's Challenge

Orange you glad it's Thursday? I am, because it's time for another Mel Jen's challenge. The challenge this week is to use Orange on your project.

I used and older image called "Speedy Hare". I colored my image with copic markers. I added DP from Making Memories and cardstock from PTI.

For inspiration, I participated in the Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge, as well as the Digital Tuesday Challenge.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

MelJen's Challenge

MelJen's Challenge this week is "Anything Goes". I used one of the new images for February called "Birthday Cake Oopsy Bear". I added a sentiment, dimentionals, ribbon, and a rhinestones. I participated in the Belli Challenge and the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

Happy Valentines Day

I made my husband and daughter a Valentine's basket for their goodies. It is a tradition that I give them each a little gift each day of the week leading to Valentine's Day. I love seeing how excited they get:)



Pearl posing in front of the Valentines quilt I made.


Pearl questioning the reasoning of me asking her to wait to eat her cookie:)


Pearl is posing nicely waiting for her Valentine's Day treat:)

Happy Valentines Day! Usually I have grand plans for everything I plan to do for a holiday. Then, life gets in the way. I finally did it. I made a Valentine's day quilt, banner, placemats, baskets, and dog collars. They were finished prior to the big day. I am so proud of myself. I love Valentine's Day. I am so grateful to have a wonderful husband, the love of my life, who has stuck by my side for over 20 years. I count my blessings for my kind and beautiful daughter who has made me laugh and made me proud and who even at sixteen, I still love to spend time with. I can't forget to mention my constant companions, my five dogs. I am so grateful that Pearl is in my life. I don't know who rescued who. Panda my other rescue dog and her are such good friends. Panda who does therapy work for people with dementia and who shows me such love and affection. Madison who learned dog agility with me and taught me so much along the way. I love her sense of humor. Last but, not least for Gibson and MoDean who teach me patience.

I hope you are spending Valentines Day with the ones that you love, whether they be furry, feathered, or human lol:) or all of the above.

MelJen's Inspiration Post

MelJen's Challenge this week is to make a project using pastels. I created a card using this challenge and the new February image"Little Platypus" from MelJen's.

I colored my image with Copic markers. I used paper from K&Co, that I had in my stash and ribbon and cardstock from PTI. I added a sentiment, dimentionals, Stickles and heart pearls. I participated in the The Sweet Stop challenge and the Belli Challenge.

I have good news on the Valentines front. My sweet Dad is making me a new set of weave poles and the dog door is being ordered. I am doing a little Valentines shopping today and have made lots of projects for our house.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

Mel Jen's Challenge Post

MelJen's Challenge this week is "Loving You". This a anything goes challenge. I have been wanting to make a banner for some time. I had some extra Valentine's material in my stash. I used my embroidery machine to embroider the letters and the heart. What a better way to add some attention to the banner then by adding a tag using a Mel Jen's image. I used the NEW "Little Puzzle Mouse" image. I colored my image with Copic markers. I used paper from K&Co, that I had in my stash and used cardstock from PTI. I added a sentiment, dimentionals, ribbon, and a heart embellishments. I participated in the Belli Challenge and the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

MelJen's Inspiration Post

MelJen's Challenge this week is to make a project using heart embellishments. I created a card using this challenge and the "Fuzzy Little Hamster" image from MelJen's.

I colored my image with Copic markers. I used paper from K&Co, that I had in my stash and ribbon and cardstock from PTI. I added a sentiment, dimentionals,felt hearts and rhinestones. I participated in the Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge for inspiration.

I have been thinking about what I would like for Valentines Day. My husband and I have been married twenty years. Maybe I am not as romantic as I was in my youth but, I would love a dog door that would fit my hugmongous arcadia door. It would make my life so much easier. I wouldn't turn away chocolate either LOL:) Also, a new set of weave poles would be fantastic but, I may need to save that request for Mother's Day.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

Mel Jen's Challenge Post

MelJen's Challenge this week is to use kraft paper and either red or pink. I used the "Cuddle Bug" image. I colored my image with Copic markers. I used paper from K&Co, that I had in my stash and used cardstock from PTI. I added a sentiment, dimentionals, ribbon, and a button. I participated in the The Sweet Stop challenge for inspiration.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

MelJen's Inspiration Post

I love Valentine's Day. Can't beat chocolate and romance. I made a card using an older MelJen's image called "Lil' Love Devil". I colored it with Copic markers and added lots of layers of DP from K&Co, and a rhinestone heart. I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday for inspiration.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

MelJen Post

MelJen's Challenge this week is to use stars. I used the "Little Cupid" image. I colored my image with Copic markers. I used paper from K&Co, that I had in my stash and used cardstock from PTI. I added a sentiment, dimentionals, and some die cuts. I participated in the Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge for inspiration.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

MelJen's Inspiration Post

It's a very special day today. It is my daughter, Lauren's, 16th birthday. The years have passed quickly. Each day with my daughter is a gift. She makes me laugh, broadens my perspective, and fills my heart with love. I have never been prouder of anything in my life then being her parent. Please help me in celebrating her special day.

I used a bunch of MelJen's images for my daughter's accordian style birthday card. Represented are "Cell Phone", "Girl Talk", "Make-Up Brush", "Nail Polish", "Girl Times" and "Baby Stork". I added lots of rhinestones, glitter, glitter glue and dimentionals. I participated in the Try it On Tuesday Challenge.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

MelJen's Inspiration Post

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use twine or string on your project.

For my inspiration post, I used two of MelJens older images, called "Little Art Mouse". I colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added buttons, ric rac, and dimentionals.


Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using all of this week's new images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's new shop.

MelJen's Challenge, New Images!

MelJen's Challenge this week is to make a Thanksgiving themed card or a card that has a Thank You vibe. Thanksgiving images are always a challenge for me. I have not eaten turkey in over a decade of being a vegetarian and coloring a turkey always tests my memory. This turkey image called "Turkey Shooter" is perfect for the man in your life. This is a turkey that will not lay down and take it this Thanksgiving.

I colored my image with Copic markers. I used paper from K&Co, that I had in my stash and ribbon and cardstock from PTI. I added a sentiment, dimentionals, and some leaf brads. I participated in the Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge for inspiration.

This year I am thankful for many things. For my wonderful daughter and husband. For the love of five furballs. I am infinately thankful that although I am still in pain that I have been able to return to many of my pre-injury activities, although modified. I went from riding a road bike to a recumbent. I am still able to participate in agility. Although, my sweet lab Maddie is retired due to age and Panda is retired due to some arthritis in her shoulders, my little rescue Pearl is shaping up to be a great agility dog. I am thankful also for the support of family and friends. Nature, whether it is in the plants, animals or just the sound of the flapping of bird wings has brought me hope and happiness. My ability to sew and quilt and craft brings me infinate satisfaction and fulfills my deep drive to be creative.

My Rainbow Quilt

When I was bedridden, waiting for back surgery, I saw a quilt pattern from Oh Frannson, called the paintbox quilt. I was so inspired by the colors, I wanted to modifiy it. It was my top project to complete after I recovered from back surgery. I used "Ta Da Dots" from Michael Miller and lots of Kona Cotton to make this Rainbow quilt. I also added a pieced back. A modification I made was to add borders. It really gave it a fun look. I added piano key quilting to the borders. On the back I made a super cool quilt label. I love this quilt. It is huge and helps me to remember to be hopeful. I could not post a picture without Pearl. She loves to model and made my quilt look even more fun lol:)