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:)

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use orange and brown on your project.

For my inspiration post, I used two of MelJens older images, called "Big Burger" and "Hot Stuff". I colored them with Copic Markers. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added buttons 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.

Mel Jen's New Release

I used the sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches to make my card using one of the new images this week from Mel Jen's called "Harvest Snowman". I colored it using my Copics. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added a brad, two design papers and three buttons.

The challenge at MelJen's this week is to use a brad(s).

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 New Release and Inspiration

I used the sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday to make my card using one of the new images this week from Mel Jen's called "Ribbon Fairy". I colored it using my Copics. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added ribbon, a button and a sentiment.

The challenge at MelJen's this week is to make a Christmas inspired card.

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.

Crazy Dog Lady

Ok I admit it... I love dogs. However, I may have gone over to the dark side of becoming a crazy dog lady. I enjoy sewing. I make quilts and really enjoy the challenge of making bags. I do not share them, well, since I tend to be my worst critic and have never felt that what I have made would be enjoyed by others because I see all the mistakes. I made a couple of bags in the last couple of weeks and made a dog coat so that Pearl could match my bag. I know a little ecentric. However, I love it. I modified the patterns to add on a rufffle on the grey coat and to add on the ribbon detail on the floral coat. I wanted to share.

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use paper piecing on your card. This week is a COLOR CHALLENGE: use purple on your project!

For my inspiration post, I used one of MelJens images, called "Mummy Puppy" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added a brad,ribbon,and rhinestones.

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.

Mel Jen's New Release

I used the sketch at The Sweet Stop to make my card using one of the new images this week called "Frankenpup". This image reminds me of my little corgi, Pearl. I love it:) I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added ribbon, a brad and a sentiment.

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 Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use paper piecing on your card. This week is a SHAPES CHALLENGE: Use a square AND a circle in the same creation!

For my inspiration post, I used one of MelJens images, called "Mummy Kitty" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added a button,ribbon,and brads.

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.

Mel Jen's New Release

This week's challenge at MelJens is a sketch challenge.



I used the sketch to make my card using one of the new images this week called "Squiggy the Alien".He was so much fun to color with copics. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added buttons, string and a sentiment.

I participated in the Creative Belli 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

A favor to Ask

I know I have been a sporatic blogger lately. I had some back issues that required surgery and may now need a second surgery. I love dog agility. It is one of those things that get me excited for the day. Creating and training my dogs. Each morning starts the same. I feed the dogs walk the little one for my rehab and play ball with the big ones for their exercise. Then I brush them all and clean their teeth and ears. There is also poop picking up as well. I have five dogs and even though I am verging on becoming a crazy dog lady, I love taking care of my dogs and competing with them.

When my back went south so to speak, I no longer can run. It has been difficult to me. I have had to retire Maddie and Panda from agility. I needed a smaller dog to compete with. One I could keep up with at a fast walk and by using distance. I checked into breeders and was put on a wait list for a corgi puppy that would be born in two years. About two months ago, a friend of mine from agility, Vicki, from Cactus Corgi Rescue contacted me about a dog she got into rescue. I had just been talking to my husband about the perfect dog for me would be an older rescue puppy that would have AKC paperwork. We both laughed at the prospect of finding the perfect dog in rescue. Boy was I picky. Well, Vicki, told me about Pearl, a 9 month old pup with AKC paperwork and a temperment for agility. Sometimes, the universe moves in magical ways. Serendipity is what I call it. We adopted Pearl and she has helped me tremendously with the depression that was creeping in due to the constant pain and the realization of all I could no longer do. She also kept me motivated to do my rehab of walking. I couldn't take my big dogs in the chance they could pull me.

Pearl was chosen by Vicki to be in the Corgi Calendar to raise money for the rescue. We worked on clicker training and the stay command. She did wonderfully. I have an opportunity through the photographer to win a copy of her picture on a 20x24 canvas. Would you please help us by voting for Pearl at this link. Just scroll past all the wonderful corgi pictures and the comments and at the bottom will be a place to comment by saying "I vote for Pearl". Thank you so much.

Hugs,
Lisa and Pearl

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use paper piecing on your card.

For my inspiration post, I used one of MelJens older images, called "Pocket Mice" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added a button, ribbon and a sentiment.

I made this card for my friend's birthday. It is rare to find a person who really gets you. Arlo and I have been friends since high school and I have been so grateful for him and his support he is a wonderful person. Please help me in wishing him a very happy birthday!

I participated in the Sweet Stop Sketch 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.