New Year...New Beginnings!

Hello Lovelies, I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas and your New Year has been amazing so far! I'm so pleased to have welcomed in a new year and I really think it will be my best yet! It really is a year for new beginnings, my amazing hubby and I will be welcoming our first child, a beautiful little girl in April and we couldn't be more thrilled to be starting our family!

 

So, of course I have started to get organised and I decided to start with my craft room! I share a room with hubby and he has a desk on one side with his computer (he's a bit of a gamer) and I have my desk on the other side....it's a struggle now we have to share rooms to keep it tidy but now that everything has a place it will be much easier to get into crafting!

 

 

I also want to announce that I have had to resign from my position as a Design Team member for Meljen's Designs. I have enjoyed being on the team so much but with the pending arrival of my little girl I knew I wanted to spend as much time with her as possible and although this was a hard decision it definitely was the right one! I will still do some crafting and don't be surprised if it's very girlie :)

 

Well, I hope you have enjoyed this post and maybe I gave you a little inspiration to tidy your craft space :) Enjoy your day!

 

{hugs} Melinda Jane xx 

DT Day for Meljen's Designs - December 2013

Hello Lovelies!

 

I have the pleasure of sharing the last DT Day post for 2013 over at Meljen's Designs and it's a little Christmas inspiration for you all! I just love Christmas, I mean who doesn't love getting into the festive spirit.

 

Nobody said Christmas colours have to be red and green! I love using silver, pinks, green and teals....and I think you will soon agree that it's very effective! Plus Buddy the Fox 'Christmas Buddy' looks so cute all tangled up in xmas lights showcasing non traditional Xmas colours.

 



 

I coloured Buddy in with Copic Markers, the star sparkles with a little ice stickles and the xmas lights stand out with some glossy accents! Backing the image onto silver foil card makes it pop and ties in nicely with the red foil spots on the designer paper! All finished off with a little ribbon tags in coordinating colours and a dangling snowflake charm!

 

I hope I have inspired you to get a little creative this festive season! {hugs} Melinda xx

 

 

 

We're having a Guest DT Call!
 Meljen's Designs is looking for two Guest DT members for a three month term:
(January 2, 2014 - March 27, 2014)

Here's how to enter...
Enter one or more challenges between November 21, 2013 and December 12, 2013. 
Add GDT to your name with your entry!

The DT will select two lucky people to be a Guest DT member!
The names will be announced here on December 23, 2013!
The GDTs will receive 4-5 Meljen's Designs digital stamps each month during the three month term!

Best of Luck & Happy Coloring!

 



Meljen's Designs Challenge #189 ~ Christmas Tags!

Good Morning!

 

Today, I am bringing you my DT entry for this week's Meljen's Challenge! This week it's "Christmas Tags"! You can enter the challenge and view all the fantastic design teams creations over at the blog!

 

 

 

I have chosen Snowman Cupcake as my Meljen's Digi and this delicious little snowman has been coloured in with Copic Markers! A touch of glitter on the bow and swirls adds a little festive spirit! I used rub ons for the "to" and "from" and the tag base is a Kaszazz tag oh and so is the little diamante circle around the top! The gorgeous ribbon is from Stampin' Up and the FUN Designer Paper is KaiserCraft's Christmas Carnival Collection! I love love LOVE the colours in this collection!

 

So make sure you go and enter this week for your chance to win some gorgeous Meljen's Designs Digis of your own and why not join the fun on Facebook in the Meljen's Designs Club :)

 

 

We're having a Guest DT Call!
 Meljen's Designs is looking for two Guest DT members for a three month term:
(January 2, 2014 - March 27, 2014)

Here's how to enter...
Enter one or more challenges between November 21, 2013 and December 12, 2013. 
Add GDT to your name with your entry!

The DT will select two lucky people to be a Guest DT member!
The names will be announced here on December 23, 2013!
The GDTs will receive 4-5 Meljen's Designs digital stamps each month during the three month term!

Best of Luck & Happy Coloring!

 

 

{hugs} Melinda xx



DT Day Post for Meljen's Designs

Hi Lovelies, I am back again with my DT Day post and I have some festive inspiration for you! Considering Christmas is less than a month away I figured I better start making some Christmas cards and I really couldn't go past the cute little Stuffed Reindeer!

He has been coloured with Prisma Pencils and I have added a little Ice Stickles and glossy accents to the bells and his nose! I've turned an A5 card into a square card by offsetting the image! And then jazzed up with a little ribbon on the sides. I hope I have inspired you to get a little festive with your cards!!!!

We're having a Guest DT Call!
 Meljen's Designs is looking for two Guest DT members for a three month term:
(January 2, 2014 - March 27, 2014)

Here's how to enter...
Enter one or more challenges between November 21, 2013 and December 12, 2013. 
Add GDT to your name with your entry!

The DT will select two lucky people to be a Guest DT member!
The names will be announced here on December 23, 2013!
The GDTs will receive 4-5 Meljen's Designs digital stamps each month during the three month term!

Best of Luck & Happy Coloring!

And don't forget Meljen's is having a 50% off sale in her shop so there has never ben a better time to get your hands on some gorgeous Meljen's Digis! Click HERE to go to the shop!

 

 

{Hugs} Melinda

Meljen's Designs Challenge #187 - Black Out!

Good Morning!

 

Today, I am bringing you my Design Team Card for this week's Meljen's Challenge! This week it's "Black Out" (Use black cardstock as your card base)! You can enter the challenge and view all the fantastic design teams creations over at the blog!

 

It was recently my mum's birthday and I was so sick with this pregnancy that I didn't get around to making her a handmade card, so this was my inspiration today, a belated birthday card for mum!

  

 

I have chosen Miss Fancy Cat as my Meljen's Digi - mum, like me, just loves cats and she also wears glasses, so, as soon as I seen this little beauty I knew I had to give it to her!! Of course I used Black cardstock as my base, but went with the textured version! I also used scrap pieces of designer paper and teal card stock from my stash. The little bits of bling give it a fancy feel and link in with the silver on the ribbon and I finished it off with liquid pearls on her hat, glasses and necklace! I just love this card and I know mum will too!

 

So make sure you go and enter this week for your chance to win some gorgeous Meljen's Designs Digis of your own and why not join the fun on Facebook in the Meljen's Designs Club :)

 

And don't forget Meljen's is having a 50% off sale in her shop so there has never been a better time to get your hands on some gorgeous Meljen's Digis! Click HERE to go to the shop!

 

 

{Hugs} Melinda

Meljen's Designs Challenge #185 - Friends Forever

Good Morning!

 

Today, I am bringing you my Design Team Card for this week's Meljen's Challenge! This week it's Friends Forever (create a project for a friend)! You can enter the challenge and view all the fantastic design teams creations over at the blog!

 

I recently found out I am expecting a little girl! And of course my mind goes straight to all things girlie and pink! I know my little girl is going to be my best friend, forever and so I used that as my inspiration today!

 

 

 

I have chosen Simple Little Butterfly and Little Round Flowers as my Meljen's Digis! I used Kaszazz white and pink cardstocks, some leftover scraps of patterned paper (we all have loads of them lying around), pink ribbon from my leftovers stash and I stamped the background and sentiment with 2 different Stampin Up Stamps. To jazz it up a little I used ice stickles on the little swirls and dots :) I think it looks super cute and very feminine!

 

So make sure you go and enter this week for your chance to win some gorgeous Meljen's Designs Digis of your own and why not join the fun on Facebook in the Meljen's Designs Club :)

 

And don't forget Meljen's is having a 50% off sale in her shop so there has never ben a better time to get your hands on some gorgeous Meljen's Digis! Click HERE to go to the shop!

 

 

{Hugs} Melinda

Meljen's Designs Challenge #181 - Feeling Krafty

Good Morning!

 

Today, I am bringing you my Design Team Card for this week's Meljen's Challenge! This week it's Feeling Krafty (use Kraft Paper on your project)! You can enter the challenge and view all the fantastic design teams creations over at the blog!

 

 

 

 

I have chosen Sunflower Buggies as my Meljen's Digi! And I decided to keep it very simple. I used Kaszazz Oatmeal/Kraft Cardstock as my base, printed the image to it and coloured it in with Stampin Up Markers. So easy to do and a lovely clean effect. To jazz it up a little I used liquid pearls on all the little dots :)

 

So make sure you go and enter this week for your chance to win some gorgeous Meljen's Designs Digis of your own and why not join the fun on Facebook in the Meljen's Designs Club :)

 

{Hugs} Melinda

 

Meljen's Designs Challenge #178 ~ Take Five!

Good Morning!

 

Today, I am bringing you my Design Team Card for this week's Meljen's Challenge! This week it's Take Five (use five elements on your project that are the same)! You can enter the challenge and view all the fantastic design teams creations HERE!

 

 

 

I have chosen Monkey Toes COLOR as my Meljen's Digi! I have ben so unwell this week and didn't have a lot of time so this pre-coloured image was perfect for a quick card! My five elements are the buttons and the "Cheeky Monkey" stamp is from Kaszazz and I thought it suited this theme well!

 

I used all Kaszazz products...the base is oatmeal cardstock, 5 buttons, and brown organdy ribbon :) I am really happy with the way it turned out!

 

So make sure you go and enter this week for your chance to win some gorgeous Meljen's Designs Digis of your own and why not join the fun on Facebook in the Meljen's Designs Club :)

 

{Hugs} Melinda

 

 

My first DT Day post for Meljen's!

Today my first DT Day post has gone live on the Meljen's Design Team and Challenge Blog...you can check it out here!

 

On the weekend my mum and I had one of our regular mother-daughter craft days and we decided to work on some Baby Shower invites for a friend! Her Baby theme is Monkeys and I knew that Meljen's Digi Monkey Toes would be just perfect for this cute little project!

 

 

The image has been coloured in with Copic Markers, and the invite has been embellished with a little brown plaid bow, which compliments Monkey Toes perfectly! Please excuse the writing at the bottom, for privacy I have blanked out some details :) I can't wait to see what she thinks and to hear what you think of this cute little invite!

 

I hope you have enjoyed my first DT Day Post! Join in the fun on the Meljen's Designs Club Facebook Group and why not check out the SHOP you never know what might inspire you, there really is something for everyone!

 

{Hugs} Melinda

 

Meljen's Designs Challenge #176 ~ ABC's

Good Morning!

 

As I announced recently I am now on the Meljen's Design Team and today I am bringing you my card for my first challenge! This week it's ABC's (put elements on your project that begin with the letter of your first name)! You can enter the challenge and view all the fantastic design teams creations HERE!

 

 

 

I have chosen Mushroom Mouse because my name starts with an M and I teamed that up with some cute little stickers that spell Magical Memories! This cute little mouse looks like he is reminiscing through a scrapbook of all the good times on a beautiful spring day!

 

I used Little Yellow Bicycle - Fern & Forest Girl DSP, Kaszazz Cardstock, Pearls, alphabet stickers and Copic Markers to colour :) I am really happy with the way it turned out!

 

So make sure you go and enter this week for your chance to win some gorgeous Meljen's Designs Digis of your own and why not join the fun on Facebook in the Meljen's Designs Club :)

 

{Hugs} Melinda

 

 

 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenge/s:

 

❤ Bearly Mine Challenges #102 ~ Anything Goes ~ Entry #164 ~ Ends

 10/09/2013

 

❤ The Squirrel & The Fox Challenge #51 ~ Spring or Autumn (Spring!) ~ Entry #84 ~ Ends 07/09/2013