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.

MelJen's Inspiration Post

I love Valentine's Day. Can't beat chocolate and romance. I made a card using an older MelJen's image called "Lil' Love Devil". I colored it with Copic markers and added lots of layers of DP from K&Co, and a rhinestone heart. I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 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 Post

MelJen's Challenge this week is to use stars. I used the "Little Cupid" 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, and some die cuts. I participated in the Tuesday Morning Sketches 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 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.