Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use no more than two layers.

For my inspiration post, I used one of MelJens new images, called "Steady Tortoise" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added ribbon, die cuts, and rhinestone stars.

I participated in the Sweet Sketch Wednesday challenge. This sketch challenge site always inspires me and is one of my favorites:)

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.

I'm Back:)

I have been absent for awhile. I had some health problems that kept me from doing all the activities that I love. About three months ago I noticed a burning in my leg. It happened every once in a while. I also had some back pain. For me this is a common occurance. I started having more burning and pain and soon I could not walk for more that a few feet before the pain was so intense and I was sweating. My usual brisk gait was reduced to a snail's crawl. I went to PT and was told I had sciatica. I started going to a chiropractor and soon was at the Dr.'s office most everyday of the week. I could no longer sit or stand. Soon I could not even take a shower without being in such extreme pain. Childbirth pales in comparison. I was given injections, epidurals and still my once full, busy world was clouded by the constant chronic pain that limited my activities. I was bedridden. I met with a surgeon and told I needed a discectomy. By this time I had lost all reflex in my right leg and had severe nubness and muscle cramping. On May 16th I had the surgery. I was told that 90% of my disc had herniated and was pressing on my sciatic nerve. The intense pain is better. I have been able to slowly resume a life approaching normal. I am having some hope again for the future. Some of the nerve damage I suffered maybe permanent. I am wearing a back brace and going to PT. I am going to resume my DT duties. I am so grateful for MelJen's and The DigiBells for being so understanding during the time I could not post and create. I have learned to be grateful for all I can do. I am hopeful that I can return to dog agility and all my exercising that I engaged in prior to my injury. I am learning to let the little things go and to be grateful for small things, like walking and going outside, sitting, creating, small chores around the house. I am eternally grateful to my family for all their love and support. I could not have made it throught the three months of intense pain and limitations without them. Their love gave me hope when things looked most bleak. Today, I pick up my Copics again and start. My goal is to be more appriciative of what I have and let all the little aggravations go. In the long run they don't mean a thing.

Elisabeth Bell Digi Bells New Release Blog Hop

Hello everyone!!
It is Blog hop time with this month's *NEW* digi !!
Welcome** Choo Choo**
to the Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection







Boy projects are always a challenge for me. I can't use Stickles or rhinestones. I had such fun using this little boy. I made my box from a Chalboard box from Cosmo Cricket that I had in my stash. I added design paper from Basic Grey and cardstock from PTI. I added die cut stars, a tag, buttons, twine and a handle. I used the Sweet Stop Challenge for
inspiration.

NOW isn't he ADORABLE?
This month we also have several chances to win this months digi. There will be 3 winners. Two (2) different blogs from the hop list will pick one winner from the comments left.
SO MAKE SURE THAT YOU LEAVE COMMENTS ON EACH BLOG
for better chances to win!!

For the third winner...... We want you to show us what you've got.
Come and play along with us, we'd love to see what you'll do with this months theme.

"Choo Choo"

Remember ANY Elisabeth Bell stamp or Digi is welcome.
Please make sure to link it back to the company where the image can be bought.

A) Upload your card in the Mr. Linky, linking back to your blog post not your blog!

B) Cards need to be loaded by Friday March 25th by 10 PM Arizona Time.
For your convenience, our clock is in the upper right corner and is set at Arizona Time. We will pick the winners and have them posted on the blog on Saturday March 26th. HAVE FUN!!!

Now let's get you started on the hop........... If you are here you came from Lilian's blog and you will go to Kathy's blog as your next stop!

Lots of eye candy to be seen.......

Digi Bell blog
Patricia
Mary Lou
Renkata
Lynda
Janiel
Jodi-Ann
Lorraine
Lilian
Lisa
Kathy
Digi Bell blog

then be sure to stop back at the Digi Bells Blog and let us know what you thought of the hop, and don't forget, for a fun chance at winning, join us for our Blog Hop Challenge.

Do you want to win this fabulous image? Just join the hop and leave comments and then to make a card and post it on the Digi Bell Blog. **Use your favorite Elisabeth Bell
image**
This challenge will end on April 22 at 9 PM Arizona Time and the winner will be
posted on the
Digi Bell's blog the next morning.

Believe me, the challenge couldn't be more simple.

THANKS FOR HOPPING WITH US this month!!!!!!
XOXOThe Digi Bell's

Mel Jen's Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use a recipe.
I used one of MelJens new images, called "Pick Me Up" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added buttons,a bow, and lots of layers.

For inspiration I participated in the CPS sketch challenge.

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.

Pati's Kisses

There is nothing sweeter than Spring and there is nothing sweeter than Pati's Kisses! I used a fresh Spring pallette of colors and added lots of girly touches, like swirls, ribbon and rhinestones. I colored the image with Copics and placed it upon Cosmo Cricket design paper and PTI cardstock. I followed the sketch challenge at The Sweet Stop and the "girls and swirls" challenge at Stamptacular Sunday.

MelJen's Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use a sketch. I used one of MelJens new images called "Chickadee Teacup". I colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added dimentionals, buttons, and twine. I made a stand up pop up card from a tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers. It is such a fun project that really allows you to add a lot of dimention to your project. I participated in the Creative Belli Challenge of using animals for my card. I used the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge as my 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.

"Pati's Kisses"

I used Elisabeth Bell's new digi stamp this month called "Pati's Kisses" This is a super fun stamp to color and very versitile. I used a more muted color palette to keep my image as the focal point. This card is made using PTI cardstock and Crate DP. I added a ribbon and buttons.

For inspiration I particiapted in the CPS Card Sketches Challenge and the Digital Tuesday challenge of using buttons.


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:)

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to "Be Creative With Punches".

I used one of MelJens new images, called "Baby Bun Bun" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added buttons,a border punch, and lots of layers.

I particiapated in the Digital Tuesday Challenge of using buttons. For inspiration I participated in the Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge.

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, March Blog Hop!

Hello everyone!!
It is Blog hop time with this month's *NEW* digi !!
Welcome** Pati's Kisses**
to the Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection





I made my little Pati a blonde and placed her atop Basic Grey paper and PTI cardstock. I added a flourish, die cut butterfly, a rhinestone button, crystals, ribbon and a brad. I love the color combination of pink, orange and green. All three of my favorite colors represented. I used the Creative Belli Blog Challenge and used an embellishment starting with a "C".

NOW isn't she ADORABLE?
This month we also have several chances to win this months digi. There will be 3 winners. Two (2) different blogs from the hop list will pick one winner from the comments left.
SO MAKE SURE THAT YOU LEAVE COMMENTS ON EACH BLOG
for better chances to win!!

For the third winner...... We want you to show us what you've got.
Come and play along with us, we'd love to see what you'll do with this months theme.

"Hugs & Kisses"

Remember ANY Elisabeth Bell stamp or Digi is welcome.
Please make sure to link it back to the company where the image can be bought.

A) Upload your card in the Mr. Linky, linking back to your blog post not your blog!

B) Cards need to be loaded by Friday March 25th by 10 PM Arizona Time.
For your convenience, our clock is in the upper right corner and is set at Arizona Time. We will pick the winners and have them posted on the blog on Saturday March 26th. HAVE FUN!!!

Now let's get you started on the hop........... If you are here you came from Lilian's blog and you will go to Patricia's blog
blog as your next stop!

Lots of eye candy to be seen.......

Digi Bell blog
Lynda
Kiki
Jodi-Ann
Lilian
Lisa
Patricia
Mary Lou
Renkata
Lorraine
Digi Bell blog

then be sure to stop back at the Digi Bells Blog and let us know what you thought of the hop, and don't forget, for a fun chance at winning, join us for our Blog Hop Challenge.

Believe me, the challenge couldn't be more simple.

THANKS FOR HOPPING WITH US this month!!!!!!
XOXOThe Digi Bell's

MelJen's Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to "use dots". I used two of MelJens images, called "Cuddle Bun Birthday" and "Birthday Cupcake". I colored them with Copic Markers. I used DP from Basic Grey and cardstock from PTI. I added dimentionals and ribbon. I made a stand up pop up card from a tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers. It is such a fun project that really allows you to add a lot of dimention to your project. I participated in the Creative Belli Challenge of using animals for my card.

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 Inspiration Post

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use green. I love the color green; it's my favorite.
I used one of MelJens images, called "Perfect Pear" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from K&Co. and cardstock from PTI. I added dimentionals, buttons and ribbon.

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....Little Best Friends

I love the "Little Best Friends" digital image from Elisabeth Bell. It makes me long for the days of Summer. I love having time with my family without all the hustle and bustle of the school year. I made a ribbon slider card and added brads, dimentionals, buttons, ribbon and a tag. This card is perfect for someone special. I just may have to use it for a birthday and slide in a gift card or some cash:) I used Cosmo Cricket DP and PTI cardstock. For inspiration I played along with the Mojo Monday sketch challenge.

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:)

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

When my daughter was little she had a facination with horses, ponies, unicorns, and pegasus'. She was always playing with a horse toy of some kind. "Lil' Princess Tutu" is one of those girls:), like my daughter. I created this card using a different color combination of purple and green. I added buttons, punches, dimentionals, and of course glitter glue. I used cardstock from PTI and DP from Cosmo Cricket.

I used the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge for inspiration. I also participated in the Digital Tuesday Challenge of using punches and I also participated in the Creative Belli Blog of using material or felt Stamptacular Sunday by making your card SOS, for someone special.

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!

Elisabeth Bell Challenge Blog

The Elisabeth Bell Challenge this month is to make a project using a recipe card. The ironic part of this challenge is that I don't like to cook and exceptr for my Betty Crocker Cookbook there is not a recipe in the house:). So I chose my daughter's favorite hot chocolate we make, from the Ghiradelli cocoa can in our pantry. I added the "Warm Wishes" stamped image. I chose this image from Whiff of Joy. I colored her with Copic markers and popped her up with dimentionals. I added flowers, flourishes, silver studs, a clip, and die cuts. I used DP from Crate and cardstock from PTI. This is the first pop up card I have made and it was fun, easy and allowed for some dimention in the project. I particiapated in the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge of making this card S.O.S, for someone special. I made it for my daughter!

You really can't go wrong when making a card or a layout with one of Elisabeth Bell's images:) Go to the challenge blog and particpate. You may win a wonderful prize!

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:)