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.

Mel Jen's Blog Hop

I am so excited to announce that MelJen's Designs is opening her new online shop at http://shop.meljensdesigns.com. What wonderful place. I am sure you will love all the new images this week as well as other inspiration from the DT.

I made my card using an older image called Fall Quilt. I love this image. I live in Arizona and after several weeks of record breaking heat I am ready for the Fall. Even though we will still be in the 100's lol. I love quilting and I love coloring quilts:)

You should have come to my blog from Katja's blog. Make sure to visit Marlena's blog next.


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The first MelJen's blog Hop, to celebrate the opening of her own online store, will last for ONE WEEK, till Sept 8th at 8am

There will be four winners!
The Grand Prize winner gets to choose three images of their choice from the new shop!
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winner will get to choose one image from the artsy release! The winner will be announced September 8th. Won't you join us:)

MelJen's Challenge

It's a special week at MelJen's Digital Designs. We are revisiting some of the wonderful MelJen's images from the past. I am honored to have been on the DT since MelJen's began. This image called "Dragonfly Fairy" was used to make my first card. I am always impressed by all of the images. The creativity and the color-ability.

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 Challenge

I used one of MelJens new images, called "Goth Girl" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added dimentionals and lots of bling. Make your card sparkle for the challenge this week.

I think all of us have some "Goth Girl" in us. My favorite color to wear is black. Wish I could pull of pink but, it just makes me look sickly.

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.

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use black.

For my inspiration post, I used one of MelJens new images, called "Sewing Machine" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added a scalloped material border, ric rac, and buttons.

I participated in the Tuesday Morning Sketches and 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 Designs at the Whimsy Site.