Thursday, April 1, 2010

Meljen's Designs Blog Hop and Store Grand Opening


Today is the big day and we have a lot to celebrate! It is the official launch of the new Meljen's Designs store, a DT blog hop, the kick off the first Meljen's Weekly Thursday challenge, and the release of a new digi stamp pack with 10 new images. Trust me, you are going to love them!

If you didn't come from Kim's blog, you may want to go to Meljen's DT blog to start the hop at the beginning so you don't miss out on any of the fun. Make sure you visit each DT blog on the hop and leave a comment to qualify for a random drawing of a $10 gift certificate to Meljen's new store and to collect a special surprise at the end.




My first card uses Unicorn's Rest from the new release. Isn't she sweet? She is available with the rest of Meljen's images in the new Meljen's Designs store. The new store offers INSTANT DOWNLOADS, lower prices on word art, easy browing, and a search function. If that is not enough to entice you to visit the store, just go check it out because it is so cute!







I also wanted to make a more boyish card so I used Cuddle Dragon from the new release Don't you think "Dreaming of You" is a great sentiment for inside of the card?


Speaking of dreaming, are you are dreaming of a $10 gift certificate to Meljen's new store? If so, remember you need to comment on all the blogs along the way to qualify for the prize drawing. The hop will end on Wednesday, April 7th at noon EST. The winner will be posted on the Meljen's DT blog on Thursday, April 15th.

For another chance to win some Meljen Design's images, enter the Weekly Thursday Challenge on the DT blog. Our first challenge is "Anything Goes" and will run from April 1 to April 7, 11:59 PM EST. You DO NOT need to use a Meljen Designs image to take part in the challenge, but if you do, you will be entered twice for the prize drawing. The prize will be 3 Meljen's Designs images of the winner's choice. Read more details on the DT blog.


Remember, if you get lost along the way, you can find the complete list of the DT blogs in order at the top of my side bar.

Now hop on over to Shannon's blog. I know she has something adorable waiting for you.


Thank you for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the blog hop!







Challenges for these cards.


Unicorn's Rest card:
Caardvarks - Use lace
Charisma Cardz - Animal magic
Hand Full of Stamps - #21 You're a Sweet One
Papertake Weekly - Open Challenge
Pile It On - #12-Animal-rific
The Pink Elephant - #60 Pastels
Stampavie - #88 Friends
The Sweet Stop - SSS49 Sketch

Cuddle Dragon card:
Annabelle Stamps - #ABSC018 - Sketch
Cute Daisy May - For the Boys

Sir Stampsalot - Fantasy

Supplies:
Unicorn's Rest card:
• Stamps: Unicorn's Rest digital stamp from Meljen's Designs
• Papers & CS: Close To My Heart Topstick DP pack, Georgia Pacific CS
• Inks: Prismacolor and Copic markers
• Tools & Embellishments: Kaiser half pearls, Spare Parts lace, misc. flowers from Hobby Lobby, Circut & George cartridge, sentiment computer generated

Cuddle Dragon card:
• Stamps: Cuddle Dragon digital stamp from Meljen's Designs, Spot on Backgrounds from Close To My Heart (pattern on the stars)
• Papers & CS: My Minds Eye Where the Heart Is, Georgia Pacific CS, scraps of blue, green and orange CS
• Inks: Prismacolor & Copic markers, Versamark Champagne Dazzle
• Tools & Embellishments: Stampin' Up border punch & star punch, misc. gold brads, Sakura gelly roll clear glitter pen, Twinklette gold glitter marker

78 comments:

greyparrot said...

I've just bought 'Unicorn's rest' waaaay too cute!

Nancy said...

Beautiful cards, Cheryl:O) Lovely design, and those images are so cute.
Hugs, Nancy;O)

Tammy said...

Such sweet cards!! I really like the design and colors of the unicorn card!!! Love both of them!!

Karin said...

These new cards are so super cute! I love the fun colored paper and your coloring is just looking so good girl!

Unknown said...

These are simply gorgeous! I love the colors and the images are definitely the cutest!

scrappingdragon said...

fab cards, well done

Lauretta See said...

Love the cards :)) you did a beautiful job!! colors and all.. beautiful!! Happy to team up with you :))

Hugs x

Anonymous said...

very cute cards, I saw your cuddle dragon card on SCS and just had to search out Meljen's Designs.

Lawren said...

Very nice card. I like the coloring.

Nicole said...

Gorgeous cards, Cheryl!! I love that unicorn one especially with that ribbon detailing, just lovely! COLORING is awesome, too, BTW! thanks for helping me this morning, I appreciate it!

Nicole

Heather D. said...

very cute! love the unicorn card :)

Dawnll said...

Wonderful job with the coloring sweetie! Just had to stop in and congratulate you on the blog hop.

Smita said...

Beautiful coloring and image... love it! I'm falling in love with this unicorn...

Christiana said...

Oh, these are SO adorable! Wow! You did a fantastic job! And I LOVE the images.

Cindy Haffner said...

Love your sweet cards, FABULOUS!!

DQ said...

Nice cards! I really like that cuddly dragon image!

Gloria Westerman said...

So cute....and the dragon is adorable....thank you for sharing...

nadyne said...

vos cartes sont magnifiques
bravo
Nadyne xx
p.s. je continue ma visite pour le blog hop ;)

Deonna B said...

I love that unicorn. It's a must have. Your cards are beautiful.

Randi WS said...

Really really cute cards! I love these images, I really got to buy some of them.... Hugs ;)

Laurie HIMCR said...

Adorable images! Great cards! TFS!

Unknown said...

Wow, this is beautiful! Thanks for playing at The Sweet Stop.

Melissa 'meljen' Jenkins said...

Oh I love it. :-) I love the mix of papers you used for the unicorn card, and the colors for the dragon are so cheerful. :-)

Super Jen said...

My DD loves that unicorn.

Unknown said...

Hopping around and found my way back to you again. Love Meljens Designs and your card is beautiful.

merniebug said...

Wonderful Cheryl, you did a lovely job

Kathy said...

Wonderful cards Cheryl. I especially love the second, it's hard to find cute little boy images, and you rocked this one. Big congrats on this new DT endeavor. Can't wait to see more of your creations.

Lissa said...

These are beautiful!!! I'm kind of partial to dragons... ;) But I really love the unicorn too! Great job!

Tami said...

Great job:)

Pat (mspfd) said...

What cute images! Love your unicorn! It's so sweet!! Great job!

Ginny said...

gorgeous images, fab cards :0)

Mariska said...

Very pretty samples!Love the sweet images you've used!
xxx
Mariska

Formerly known as: Queen of Bling said...

Love your work, thanks for sharing~ I posted it on my blog Laurie's Layout

Shelly Schmidt said...

Great cards-both are darling! I love the images she offers- fun blog hop- thanks for the FYI

Anonymous said...

The cuddle dragon is very sweet!

Jennifer Moore said...

I love your Cuddle Dragon card.

Unknown said...

Love the romantic Unicorn card, but the dragon card is perfect for a little boy.

PinksyDoodles said...

Your dragon card is so cute. Thank you for joining us in the Sir Stampalot challenge.
Clare x

WendyP said...

all your cards are so lovely, smiles W

Unknown said...

I do love the unicorn and the little dragon would be great for a little boy! Great cards! xxx

chris said...

Hi there Cheryl
wow these are very special cards thanks for joining in the Sir Stampalot challenge.
hugs chris xx

Sally H said...

Very cute dragon! Thanks so much for sharing with us at sir stampalot and good luck!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Great cards showcasing the new stamps! I don't do digital stamps (yet) but these are too cute! Love your pp on the first card!!!
Maria :)

Ginger Claire said...

Beautiful cards - I love the unicorn - very cute x

Trinity's Designs and Photography said...

Very nice cards! Love them.

Pamela B.

Lori said...

Both of these cards are fantastic! Love the images and the papers and layouts you used!

Joanne Gilch said...

Super cute card. My fave though is the unicorn!

Gina Lindsay said...

Great cards, I really love that sleeping dragon, perfect for little boys.

pinky said...

Two beautiful cards, love your dragon, perfect for our fantasy challenge. Thanks for sharing at Sir Stampalot this month. I see you entered Cute daisy May as well but unfortunately it has closed down.
Pinky

Nancy said...

So cute!

Nancy

Autumn said...

Very cute cards...great job!

coldwaters2 said...

Oh these are so gorgeous I love them both so much and that cuddle dragon is so sweet I just want to cuddle him thank you so much for joining us in our first ever challenge at Sir Stampalot.
Hugs
Lorraine x

Axa said...

love the colors on that first card.

Andrea said...

Your cards are both beautiful! Love the colours in the dragon one :)
Thanks for playing along with our sketch!
Andrea

ileana said...

Hi Cheryl! beautiful cards! I love the unicorn one so much! such soft colors and pretty

Fliss said...

Such gorgeous colors on your cards....!!!

jjcreations said...

Oh I love both of these!!!! That curled up dragon is so sweet.

Elaine Greenwood said...

I have just discovered Meljen's designs and think they are so cute. I love the cards you have created and the colours you have used. I love to see what others have created

jennruggeri75 said...

such a sweet image and card!!

Marie Bingaman said...

Adorable! :)

pixie sparkle said...

cute unicorns & dragons, I must have them!

Francesca said...

Fantastic card , such a wonderful image and coloured beautifully
thanks for joining us at the sir stampalot challenge
hugs
Francesca

Alexandra Lundgren said...

ooooooooooooooooooooooo these are wonderful! Love them in circles and the background you colored for the dragon image just completes it so nicely. FABULOUS!!!

Shelly said...

Terrific cards, Cheryl! Both are so nicely embellished and so beautifully colored.

Your sentiment idea for the Cuddle Dragon card is great!

Donna said...

A really beautiful card and such a fantastic layout! Thanks for joining in the fun with PTW :) Donna x

Pink Dandelion said...

Awww both these cards are adorable. Good luck with the challenges. Debs xx

Sherry said...

Awesome Cards Cheryl .. Good Luck On The Challenges Also. :-)

Erika said...

Great cards!

Tracy said...

Really cute cards, Thanks for joining the first Sir Stampalot challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Jeanne said...

I love the unicorn, but I think the dragon is just a little cuter. Both adorable, though!

AprilsL8 said...

Very cute cards! I like your colors!

Callie said...

Adorable cards. TFS

Tanya said...

Wow!! These are beautiful!!

Tanya said...

Wow!! These are beautiful!!

Esme said...

I love this image!! And such colourful papers!!

Esme xx

Katie said...

Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!
Kateri

Unknown said...

both are too cute, love the images!!! thanks so much for playing along wiht HFOS.
Trish

Deanne Clarke said...

Sweet cards!!!

Thanks for playing along with us at AnnaBelle Stamps Blog!