MelJen's Challenge

The challenge this week is "Anything Goes". I used a new Mel Jen's image for May called " Little Fortune Cookie" combined with one of her new images from June called "Take out Box". These images go great together. I created this card for my Mom's birthday. I used paper from Basic Grey, card stock from PTI, a ribbon, pearls, and dimentionals. 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

The challenge this week is "Mom". I used a new Mel Jen's image for May called " Little Fortune Cookie". This image is so neat because you can add whatever sentiment you want to the fortune. I love to mix lots of patterns. I got some cool new dp from Cosmo Cricket and added PTI kraft cardstock. I used a button, ribbon, and dimentionals. I participated in 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.

The challenge this week is "Ovals". I chose to focus on ovals in my die cut behind my "Kimono Bear" image. I love the way that the oval pops from the square scalloped frame. I used very bold design paper from American Crafts and cardstock from PTI. I used lots of color and pattern but accented my image by cutting it out from the background and popping it up from the oval. To give it a little sparkle I added red rhinestones. I feel like I took quite a few chances on this card. I played around with scale, color and pattern. I am pleased by my result. I know whatever image you use from MelJen's will make you pleased with your project as well. I participated in the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge and the Belli 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 Challenge Card

The challenge this week is to use pink and green. This color combination is my all time favorite. I used an older image called "Autumn Flower Mouse". I colored the image with Copics. I used Basic Grey DP and PTI cardstock. I added a button, pink twine, and a sentiment.

I participated in 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.

Mel Jen's Challenge Post

MelJen's Challenge this week is "Anything Goes". I made a card using the "Bowling Ball and Pins" image. This is a new March image. I used Amnerican Crafts DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added a ribbon and 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.

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post

I used a new March image called "Cat in a Sock". I colored the image with Copics. I used Basic Grey DP and PTI cardstock. I added lots of dimentionals and a 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.

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.