Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use Shapes. Make sure you check out the challenge and participate. You could be named top five.

I made an inspiration card using one of MelJens new release images called "Country Scare Crow" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Imaginesce and cardstock from PTI.

I love wild birds, of all kinds. Even pigeons can be cute:) When I lived in NM the ravens (aka crows) were huge. They are almost the size of a chicken. They would call at me when I would leave the house to do chores outside. I really liked how when the sun would catch them, they would look blue. My favorite by far, is the blue bird. There are no blue birds where I am in AZ. However, the roadrunners are pretty amazing. I just got back from Mexico. I was in Punta de Mita and Puerta Vallarta. There were so many fabulous varieties of birds. I saw many heron and ibis. Also, the Friggit birds (great name right) were beautiful. Lots of pelicans, both brown and white. Speaking of things with wings-I have never seen so many varieties of butterflies (over 200 different in this part of Mexico).

I used the Tuesday Morning Sketches, sketch for inspiration. I also particpated in the "I've been framed challenge from Digital Tuesday.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Pixie Dust Studio "Festive Fun"

It's time again for the new release from Pixie Dust Studio. The new release is called "Festive Fun". I chose the Elfie image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used design paper from K&Co and PTI cardstock. I added ric rack, dimentionals, and a frame.

I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I also participated in the Digital Tuesday Challenge of "I've Been Framed".

Make sure you visit the other members of the DT for some new release inspiration. I can't wait to see what you create:)

Elisabeth Bell Challenge Blog

Elisabeth Bell has a new challenge blog called Elisabeth Bell's World. A challenge will post the 25th of each month and you can use any Elisabeth Bell image. The challenge this month is to create a card box that holds mini 3x3 cards.

This was quite a challenge for me. Although I love making boxes, for some reason I can never get the lid to fit just right. To make things more difficult I had to use fractions ugh.... After I figured out where 5/8 was on my cutter life improved dramatically:) My husband was out of town and my daughter was at school. I needed ot call a friend to help me with my math quandry. I used the adorable "A Tasty Read" digital image. This image is for sale at Elisabeth Bell's store. I made this image bigger than I would for a card. I really wanted it to be the focal point of my box. I colored her with Copic Markers to match the Pyrus design paper from Basic Grey I used in this project. To make boxes I love using PTI cardstock. This heavy paper helps my box keep it's shape and bears the weight of all the layering I do.

I used the sketch challenge at the Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge. I love this sketch challenge. There is hardly a week I will miss. The sketches are always fabulous. I also was able to take part in the Basic Grey challenge of a project that represented Autumn or Harvest Time.

I made my box using the tutorial on the challenge blog. I added dimentionals, buttons and scalloping along the edges with my border punch. Inside the box are tiny cards with envelopes. These cards were inspired by the apple the image is holding. I made the die cuts with my cricut and added twine and a tag. I think they turned out super cute!

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to use the sketch to make a Halloween, Fall, or Think Pink project. I went non-traditional using brighter colors and a baking theme (ie the bun in the oven:) I chose the Harvest Mouse image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used DP from the Basic Grey Pyrus collection and PTI cardstock. I added ribbon, a brad, and dimentionals.

I participated in the Basic Grey challenge to create a project with the feel of "Autumn, Harvest Time". I also was able to take in the Belli challenge of using a pumpkin on my project.

Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is "anything goes". I used one of MelJens images, called "Lil Scaredy Cat" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from K&Co. and cardstock from PTI.

I made a long card. There is always a challenge with proportion on this type of card. I added a button, ribbon, rhinestones and dimentional.

I used the Card Positioning Systems Sketch as inspiration for my project.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

MelJen's Thursday Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to make a tag. I used one of MelJens new release images, called "Patchy Ghost" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from K&Co. and cardstock from PTI.

I made my tags to put on top of a halloween gift bag. Each bag contained some oatmeal raisin cookies. Panda, my sweet little dog delivered them, with me, on our weekly hospice visit. All the ladies were delighted by my little bee and all the treats:)

I used the Tuesday Morning sketch challenge for inspiration. The challenge was to present how you dress up food.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Elisabeth Bell's Digital Images.....Lil Princess Tutu

Elisabeth Bell's images are amazing a so much fun to color. This digital image is called Lil'Princess Tutu. She reminds me so much of my fourteen year old daughter. She has loved horses since she was very little. She even named one of her dolls Pony Unicorn:) I colored my image with Copic markers. I used Fancy Pants, Wishful Thinking design paper and cardstock from PTI. I added ribbon, a button, rhinetones, dimentionals and a clip.

Make sure to check out the Elisabeth Bell Digital Store. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next month! You can also keep up on all of the Elisabeth Bell news by checking out her facebook page:)

Pixie Dust Studio "Leaves" New Release

It's time again for the new release from Pixie Dust Studio. The new release is called "Leaves". I chose the Fall Pixie. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used design paper from Basic Grey, the Pyrus collection and PTI cardstock. I added ribbon, Stickles and rhinestones.

I used the Unscripted Sketches Challenge for inspiration. I also added sparkle for the Basic Grey Challenge.

Make sure you visit the other members of the DT for some new release inspiration. I can't wait to see what you create:)

Elisabeth Bell Digi Bell Blog Hop

It's so exciting. The Digi Bells from Elisabeth Bell are having their first blog hop! Did you guess correctly about the new digi for October? Here it is.....you can purchase "Eden's Second Christmas" at Elisabeth Bell Designs.



I created a round easel card using the new image. I have never made one of these before and I can tell you this one will not be my last. It was so much fun! I colored my digi with Copic markers. I used design paper from the Basic Grey Jovial line and cardstock from Couture Cardstock. I added paper roses from Prima, dimentionals, ribbon, and a paper ornament.

You should have come here from Lilian Tan's Blog. You will move on here to Lynda Nielsen's blog. Remember to collect your words along the way to form the sentance for your chance to win some candy. Here are the words from my blog "that we don't"

Janiel Corley

Jodi-Ann Lee

Lilian Tan

Lisa Futch

Lynda Nielsen

Patricia Soldenhoff

Tracy Valure

Wendy Ramlakhan

Angélique Nederpel

Colleen Holmes

Crystal Irwin

Lori Ng

Lydia Bancroft

If you get lost along the way you can find the complete list on at the Digi Bells blog so you can pick up where you left off. Remember there will be TWO lucky winners tonight. 1 lucky person who leaves a comment on the chosen blog will be a random winner and also don't forget to collect your words along the way and post your guess with words in order for the magic sentence. One lucky random winner will be drawn.

For the chance to win today's Sneaky Peek candy - which is this NEW digi' designed by Elisabeth Bell, or one of your choice from her digital gallery - all you need to do is answer the following question:

Q. What do you think that rounded shape is of?



Leave your answer at the Digi Bell Blog!

The first, most correct answer will be the winner. Elisabeth Bell will post the winner's name on top of the blog post at the Digi Bell Blog tomorrow at 7pm, Arizona time, followed by our fourth Sneaky Peek.



Have fun, and good luck to each of you!

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to make a "Sweet Baby" card. I went non-traditional using brighter colors and a baking theme (ie the bun in the oven:) I chose the Baker Fairy image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used DP from K&Co. and PTI cardstock. I added rhinestones, a brad, a beaded strawberry, ribbon and dimentionals. I used the sketch challenge at the Sweet Stop. I also used bling to participate in the Stamptacular Sunday Chalenge. Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to make Halloween card. Make sure you check out the challenge and participate. You could be named top five.

I made an inspiration card using one of MelJens new release images called "Thomas Turkey" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Imaginesce and cardstock from PTI.

I used the Unscriped sketch challenge for inspiration.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Digi Bells Sneak Peek

Here we are again with the 2nd sneak peek of the newest Elisabeth Bell Digi image...
Can you guess what it is???




For the chance to win today's Sneaky Peek candy - which is this NEW digi' designed by Yours Truly, or one of your choice from Elisabeth's digital gallery - all you need to do is answer the following question:

Q. Describe what you see.

Leave your answer below this post, ON THE DIGI BELLS BLOG and link that post and candy back to your blog. And that's it!

The first person to describe what is most closest to the actual digi’ design will be the winner. I will post the winner's name on top of this blog post tomorrow at 7pm, Arizona time, followed by our third Sneaky Peek.

Have fun and good luck to each of you!

Digi Bells Sneak Peek

I have a sneak peek for you all today. Elisabeth Bell has her own line of Digi images available. On Friday there will be another fantastic release.

Soooooo, care to make a guess what it is???

Elisabeth has set up 4 different sneak peeks, that will be going on this week, and YOUR JOB is to visit the Digi Bells DT blog, and see what question Elisabeth has for you.

The first closest correct answer will win the candy for that day at the end of the week. There will be 4 winners all up once again (one winner for each sneaky peek), and the candy will be the newly released digi or one of the winners' choice from Elisabeth's digi gallery.

Should you be the winner, you will simply contact Elisabeth, and she will send the digi to you on the weekend, after the Digi Bells Very Festive Blog hop and release on Friday.