Meljen's Digi Release This Week

Who can resist chocolate? I figured a candy card would be equally tempting! I am particularly fond of the brads on the top right! I used large flat brads and heat embossed them with brown and ultra thick clear embossing powders. I did a couple coats on each. I love how they really look like chocolate! Click here to see all the new digis for this week!

Supply List
Image-"Gingerbread House" and "Hansel & Gretel" Meljen's Designs for Whimsy Stamps

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer paper-unknown
Solid Color Card Stocks-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Gingerbread House
Gingerbread-e31, e53, e55
Candy-r29, y08, yr04, v04, g03, b28
Ground-yg61, yg63
Chocolate sauce-e59
Pink frosting-rv55, rv66
Sky-b0000
Hansel & Gretel
Skintones-yr000, e000, e30
Hansel's Hair-yr31, yr23
Gretel's Hair-yr31, yr23
Hansel's clothing-w1, 0, r29, r39, b18, b28
Gretel's Clothing-r29, r39, b18, b28, w1, 0

Misc. Supplies
3 jumbo flat brads
Brown and ultra thick clear embossing powders
Ranger Glossy Accents
Adhesive, glittered red letters
Red ribbon
black Sakura glaze pen
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Pear Tree Designs-#46 colorful
Creative Card Crew-Child's Play
Tuesday Throwdown-#46 brads or eyelits
Digi Doodles-#56 Anything goes
Paper Cutz-#89 anything goes

Stamp Something Challenge-Somethings with Wings

This little drawer box was so fun! I've linked up the tutorial below. The card opens on the top like a regular card, but an easel card would be cute too! The challenge this week at Stamp Something is to show us something with wings. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Images
Beautiful Tilda-Magnolia stamps
Background is single sentiments stamped all over-Kaisercraft "Friendship Sentiments" and Stampendous "Happy Messages"
Inside Sentiment-computer generated

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Bazzill Basics
Dotted Card Stock-Bo Bunny

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e50, e51, e53
Dress-b0000, b000, b00, w1, 0
Outline shading-y0000, y000, y00, y02

Misc. Supplies
Drawer box tutorial
Diamond adhesive gems
white seam binding (colored with v01)
Stickles-"stardust"
dimensional adhesive
Martha Stewart-border punch lace doily
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Totally Gorjuss-#77 bling it on
Lexi's Creations-#38 Anything but a card
Paper Playtime-#44 for a friend
Whoopsie Daisy-Fairies
iCopic-#27 pastel
Simon Says-Anything Goes
Crafty Creations-#116 white space
Sarah Hurley-340 butterflies/things with wings
Everybody Art-#139 fairies

Mo's Digital Pencil Too Challenge #80

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This week at Mo's Challenge our theme is pink and girly. That has to be just about my most favorite theme ever! I love this Easter image from Mo and wanted to use it for an occasion other than Easter. I just cut off the little basket and voila! I hope you will be able to play along and as always check out the inspiration our team has to share!

Supply List
Image
"Easter Bunny" from Digital Pencil Too by Mo Manning
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stock-Stampin Up
Designer Paper-Lost & Found Market Street "Lovely " Shabby Chic Paper

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e13, e15, e17
Clothing-rv32, rv34, w1, w3, 0
Bunny-e31, e34, e35

Misc. Supplies
Walnut Stain, Tim Holtz Distress ink
Angel Pink, Memento Ink
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Lacey Ovals
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
dimensional adhesive
3 pink flowers-unknown
Pink glittered wire-Recollections
Copic Opaque White paint
black Sakura glaze pen
Kaisercraft Pearls
Chalks for her cheeks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Etsy Inspired-#136 Inspiration item here
Secret Crafter-#131 pink, cream & brown
2 Sisters-#36 photo inspiration
Corrosive-#113 Animals
Catered Crop #19 (digital, bunnies, flowers, copics, die cuts, distressing, & spring)
Crafts & Me-#32 distressing
ABC Challenge-T is for trouble
Charisma Cardz-#17 april showers/may flowers
Digi Doodles-#56 anything goes
Moving Along with the Times-#96 Anything goes
Just Add Ink-#66 Add a flower

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #20

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Ready for 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #20? We are thinking April showers or flowers...your choice! I went with flowers and have Tilda enjoying a beautiful day on her swing! Don't forget to check out the super inspiration the team has to share with you over on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog. Hope you can join us!

Supply List
Images
Tilda with Big Hair Ribbon, Sun, and Swing-all Magnolia Stamps
Sentiment-Inky Antics

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black for Tilda
Walnut Stain, Tim Holtz Distress ink- for distressing

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Designer Paper-Jilly Bean Soup "chilled strawberry soup", Bo Bunny Dotted Swiss
Solid color card stocks-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e41, e42, e43, e44
Clothing-bg72, bg75, bg78, e31, e33
Tree/Swing-e34, e35, 0, yg93, yg97
Sun-y26, e34

Misc. Supplies
Jute for rope on swing
Martha Stewart Leaf Punch-frond branch
2 mini buttons (brown)
Kaisercraft Flowers-Honey
dimensional adhesive
Chalks for cheeks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Freshly Brewed Monthly-Flowers
By the Cute & Girly-Cute & Girly
Fussy & Fancy-#35 springtime
Magnolia Stamp Lovers-Flowers
Paper Playtime-#44 for a friend
Simon Says-Anything goes
Crafts & Me-#132 distressed
Creative Card Crew-child's play

Sweet Pea Stamps Blog Hop

Welcome to the Sweet Pea Stamps Birthday Blog Hop!

If you arrived from Katarina's blog you are right on track.
To start at the top I'll send you over to the Sweet Pea Stamps Blog.

Be sure to leave a comment on all 12 blogs for a chance to win a $10 gift card

Our team had the wonderful opportunity to work with these beautiful new images by
Rebeccca Sinz, Ching Chou Kuik and Nikki Burnette
these are all available in available in the Sweet Pea Store

and now to share my project with you

Supply List
Image-"Halloween Duo" by Ching Chou Kuik for Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper -Basic Grey "eerie"
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-b95, b97, b99
Dress/hat-v15, v17, v09
Eyes-w00, w1, w3, w5, g07, g28
Cat-t3, t5, t7, t9
Cat eyes-g07, g28
Pumpkins-yr18, e07, yg95, yg97
Background-yr31, yr12

Misc. Supplies
Flocked lace-black, Halloween Web by We R Memory Keepers
black Sakura glaze pen
Adhesive Black gems
dimensional adhesive
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Ranger Glossy Accents (for black tree)

Now I'll send you on to the next stop and that is

Alex's Blog
Enjoy your journey!

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Cute Card Thursday-#161 no text
Paper Sundaes-#66 choose 2 (sparkle & yellow)
Corrosive-#113 Animals
Cupcake Craft-#139 fluff (flocked lace)

Winged Beauty Bookmark

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This beauty is another from my favorite Ching Chou Kuik for Sweet Pea Stamps. Her wings are drawn so beautifully! I made the image stick out a big by 3 coats of ultra thick embossing powder in clear. I love the dimension it gives the image.

Supply List
Image-
Nocturnal Spirit by Ching Chou Kuik for Sweet Pea Stamps
Quote by Helen Keller from I Brake for Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-unknown
Solid Color Card Stocks-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e41, e42, e43, 0
Dress-e07, e09, e18
Gloves-b95, b97, b99
Wings-w3, w5, w7
Eyes-w00, w1, w3, w5, e13, e35

Misc. Supplies
black ribbon
Embossing gun
Versamark watermark stamp pad
Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel-clear
Smooch-gold
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Lexi's Creations-#38 anything but a card
Challenge Up Your Life-#42 bookmark
Whoopsie Daisy-Fairies

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #108

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It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Our sponsor this week is Wild Rose Studio. They generously shared a stamp for me to create my project with. If you aren't familiar with them you will most certainly want to check out their goodies!!!
Don't forget to check out the projects the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog too.

Here's the inspirational cake for this challenge:
and my project to share with you:

Supply List
Image- Fergus with Tulips, Wild Rose Studios
Sentiment-Inky Antics

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print unknown
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Dragon-bv00, bv01, bv02, bg10, bg11, w1, 0
Tulips-yr30, yr31, yg61, yg63
Tag-yr00, yr02

Misc. Supplies:
Chalks
Smooch "Illuminate"
flat crocheted lace trim-by the yard Hobby Lobby
White seam binding for ribbon
white Sakura glaze pen
Adhesive pearls
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Really Reasonable Ribbon-#12 violets, lilacs, & plums
Freshly Brewed Monthly-Flowers
Sassy Studio-#69 pastel
Just Add Ink-#65 Friendship
Etsy Inspired-#136 inspiration item here
Paper Sundaes-#66 Sundae Bar Choose 2 (sparkle, pearls, yellow)

Card for a Hero-Meljen's New Release this week

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This soldier is from the new release this week at Mejlen's. Click here to see all the new digis for this week!
I am sending this card to Private Jamie Jarboe. He is a local soldier who was shot by a sniper in Afghanistan. He was removed from the ventilator today and is awaiting spine surgery hopefully next week. If you'd like to send a card his address is below. There is also a Facebook fan page if you'd like more information.

Private Jamie Jarboe
P.O. Box 3956
Topeka KS 66604

click HERE to visit his Facebook Page

Supply List
Image-"Army Bear" by Meljen's Designs for Whimsy Stamps

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer paper-digital scrapbook paper

Copic Markers
Flag-r29, b29, w1, w3
Fur-e42, e43
Cheeks-r00
Uniform-yg95, yg97, e23, e25, w9

Misc. Supplies
Silver chipboard letters-Colorbok
Double star silver charm-unknown
Silver adhesive gems
Silver twine
black Sakura glaze pen
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Bunny Zoe-#11 one for the boys
Spoonful of Sugar-#148 let's celebrate
Crafty Catz-#78 furry friends
Stamp Insanity-#56 Heavy metal
Simple Doodles-#42 Metal & Masculine
Daring Cardmakers-for a professional

Stamp Something Challenge-Recipe Somethings

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We have a new recipe challenge today at Stamp Something. We want you to use a flower(s), button(s), and some sparkle. Our sponsor this week is Sugar Nellie Stamps. I used one of their sweet little bunny images! Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Images
"Little Cotton Rabbit Family" by Sugar Nellie Stamps
Sentiment is computer generated

Stamp Ink
Memento- Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Basic Grey "Marjolaine"

Copic Markers
bg93, bg96, bg99, yg0000, g20, e40, e41, e49

Misc. Supplies
Circle cutter
Misc. buttons
Lg. brown brad
Stickles "diamond"
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Inspirations-#57 Easter
Bunny Zoe-#11 for the boys
Belli Challenge-#115 eggs/bunnies
Penny's Challenge-#51 Easter
ECP-#36 Easter
All Sorts-#99 Sketch
Basic Grey-#42 Easter
Bugaboo-Easter
Craft Your Days Away-#18 Easter
Pile It On-#16 Rubber
Sentimental Sunday-#51 Celebrate Easter
The Crafty Pad-#116 Easter
Pear Tree Designs-#45 Easter
Papertake Weekly-#57 spots n stripes
My Time To Craft-#137 Easter Wishes
Tuesday Throwdown-#45 polka dots
Paper Play-#16 Easter
Pixie Dust-#71 Spring Forward

Sweet Pea Stamps Blog Hop

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Welcome to the Sweet Pea Stamps Birthday Blog Hop!
If you arrived from Angela's blog you are right on track.
To start at the top I'll send you over to the Sweet Pea Stamps Blog.

Be sure to leave a comment on all 7 blogs for a chance to win a $10 gift card
Check the Sweet Pea Blog daily for specials and candy through Apr. 27th

Our team had the wonderful opportunity to work with these beautiful new images by
Renee Biertempfel and Joanne Schempp
available in the Sweet Pea Store

and now to share my project with you

Supply List
Image-"Sea Angel" by Renee Bietempfel for Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper and Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e40, e41, e42, e43
Island-w5, e87, w1
Ocean-b0000, bg70, w1, w00
Sky-yr0000, y000, r00, r01, w00, w1
Wings-bg93, bg96, bg99
Clothing-w1, w3, w5

Misc. Supplies
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Parisian Motifs
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Adhesive Black Pearls
dimensional adhesive
Stickles "diamond"
Chalks
Inkssentials, Enamel Accents-white for waves
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Now I'll send you on to the next stop and that is
Jennifer's Blog
Enjoy your journey!

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Unscripted Sketches-#102
Everybody Art-#138 pearls
Claudia & Co.-#80 clean & simple
Flutterby Weds.-#151 open
Cute Card Thursday-#161 no text