Thursday, February 3, 2011

Meljen's Designs Blog Hop & Fun Fold challenge


Today we are having a blog hop to welcome the new members to the Meljen's Design team. We are so happy to have Darsie, Robbie and Candace join us! Be sure to read my entire post to find out how to win some Meljen's Designs digital stamps!

Hopefully you came here from Candace's blog. If you did you are on the right track! If not, start the hop at Meljen's Designs blog so that you get a chance to look at all the eye candy. If you get lost along the way, I have a complete list of all the blog hop stops at the bottom of my post.





For my project, I paper pieced Hearty Hippo which is one of the new releases available today on Whimsy Stamps. Since the new Meljen's Designs challenge is Fun Folds, my card is a joy fold card. You can find directions for a joy fold card HERE. I changed the measurements to make a 5x5 inch card.

Here is a peek at all the new Meljen's Designs digis released today. They are perfect for your Valentine's day projects.




Now, you are probably wondering what you need to do to win some Meljen's Designs digital stamps. There are several ways for you to win this week.


1) Join the Meljen's Designs Fun Fold challenge for your chance to win 3 Meljen's Designs digis. Remember you don't have to use a Meljen's Designs image but we would love it if you did.

2) You have a chance to win the Hearty Hippo digital stamp right here on my blog by leaving a comment. Entries end when the hop ends (Tuesday, February 8th.) The winner will be chosen by random.org. I will announce the winner on my blog on Wednesday, February 9th.

3) Each stop on the hop will give a way one Meljen's Designs digital image to a random commenter.

4) You have a chance to be the blog hop's GRAND PRIZE WINNER. The grand prize is your choice of four Meljen's Designs digital images. The winner will be announced on the Meljen's Designs blog on Wednesday, February 9th. To qualify you need to comment on each design team's member's blog hop post before the end of the hop (Tuesday, February 8th.)


Thank you for hoppin' by today. The next stop on the hop is Darsie's blog.


Here is the complete blog hop list in case you get lost along the way.

Supplies:
  • Images: Hearty Hippo by Meljen's Designs on Whimsy Stamps, Little Winged Heart by Meljen's Designs freebie, Just So Hippy from Gina K Designs
  • Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up craft white
  • Paper: PaperTrey dark chocolate CS, Georgia Pacific CS, My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy Tickled Pink paper pack
  • Tools: Stampin' Up edge punch, Copic markers, Big Shot, Spellbinder Nestabilities, Sewing tracing wheel
  • Embellishments: Zig chocolate marker, Twinery bakers twine, PaperStudios gemstons, Sakura stardust pen, Inkssentials white opaque gel pen
  • Techniques: Paper piecing, faux stitching



Challenges:

99 comments:

Katja said...

Oh my god! What a very pretty card. Fabulous image and love the colours you've used!

Greetings,
Katja

Unknown said...

I love the fold of this card, and the stamp is so cute, you did a great job coloring it in!! Thanks for sharing! I am now a follower!

Craft Confectionery said...

Love your card! I love the new images too!

Densie

http://www.craftconfectionery.com

Jacquel said...

Your card is soo cute & the image is adorable!!!

tracy4 said...

Beautiful card, love the paper used for the hippo.

Pat said...

Cute card! I am getting lots of Valentine inspiration from the Blog Hop:)

Karin said...

Super sweet Valentine and that hippo looks great paper pieced. Love the Joy Fold and the little heart sentiment!

Judy said...

A pink hippo...I love it !

1CardCreator said...

Awesome card Cheryl, I love how you paper pieced it and the card fold looks great! ~Diane

Darsie Bruno said...

oh my gosh, that pink hippo is just too too cute! Love your project! So excited to be working with you! :)

Unknown said...

Oh Cheryl, I love this card! That hippo looks so sweet and I adore the papers you used!

Sara I. said...

Love, love, love this little guy in pink!!! How adorable is that! Gorgeous pp's, love the addition of the twine and super sweet little heart in the corner! Wonderful card and thanks for the inspiration!

Anna R said...

LUV the paper-pieced Pink hippo!!
It's so fun to see the same image used in so many wonderful, creative, and different ways.

Anita said...

Cheryl, this is so adorable. I love that hippo and your papers are yummy. Really like that tiny banner with the gems.

weva said...

Hop - hop - hop!!! I love that hippo!

XxJULESxX said...

just gorgeous! the hippo is a hit with me too!!!

laura said...

Lovin this hippo, more and more,
just wish I could figure out this blog stuff-lol

Robin Parker said...

Love the pink designer paper. Never have tried a joy fold, thanks for the link and inspiration.

Mrs. Mills said...

A pink paper pierced hippo is just too much fun! Love it!

Heidi Brawley said...

AWE!!!! I love your card. It's really cute! Love the fold too!
~Heidi Brawley

claire7q said...

This image seems to be a firm favourite with the DT, but each card is so very different, just beautiful xx

Lorianna said...

He is sooooo cute!!!
Love the colors so bright
Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us!!
Hugs
Lorianna

Pink Dandelion said...

Fab card, I love how you have paper pieced this cute hippo.
Debs xx

Star said...

What an awesome card! I love the colors...and that cute little banner with the gemstones!

Jennie said...

This is simply gorgeous! I love everything about your card, the colours, the layouts! Really cute xx

Lauretta See said...

wow.. your post is amazing my friend ;) I LOVE your card.. it is beautiful! I am so happy to be working with you again on the DT :) Big HUGs XXX

Tracy S said...

This is totally adorable! Love the paper mix and the use of the bakers twine!!

Paddington fan said...

Such a cute card, love the hippo! Thanks for sharing it with us at Lexi's this time and good luck,love Jacky x

Mimi said...

Adorable card! Love the pink hippo and pretty papers! ;)

Karen said...

Your backing papers are divine, the colour scheme is lovely! I adore your card! :)
I have just got this image and I'm going to have so much fun using it! Some great inspiration so far too!xx

Kat said...

What a fun image. Love the colour combo. Thanks for joining us at TG this week.

Kat x

Elizabeth said...

Such a cute card with so much detail to look at. I love the little row of bunting with the bling. Super sweet.

Lisa said...

Love the card. The bunting is a nice touch.

Lillian Child said...

Great job, Cheryl. Isn't this just THE cutest image??!!

I just discovered your blog and am now a follower - so very nice to meet you!!

http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

paper fun said...

The DP that you used for this paper piecing is so yummy. Great joy fold.

Tina said...

amazing colors thi is just too cute...


~Tina~

Poppet said...

A great card Cheryl, the colours are lovely and the paper pieced Hearty Hippo looks fab. Great little page holder with the heart sentiment.

Thank you for sharing your card with us at the Creative Cowgirls Challenge. :-) xx

Cherie said...

It's adorable. I love the little banner you added.

Marie-Anne said...

What a cutie.

Marie-Anne

mfc.melissamade2 said...

Cheryl - I LOVE how you paper pieced this hippo - so very cute!
Hugs,
M

Natalie said...

That card is just too cute!!!

Dianna said...

Adorable, Cheryl! I love the paper piecing! I'm so excited to be continuing on the DT with you!

{{HUGS}} Di

Anne Marie Hile said...

Cheryl, I am going gaga for that adorable pink hippo! SO CUTE! As always, you have added the perfect mix of papers to compliment the image and the stitching looks great! Love the great 5x5 shape of the joy-fold card, too! :)

Lisa R. said...

Welcome to the new members. Thanks for the inspiration. I am new to the digi world and am liking them much!

Lauretta See said...

hi me again ;) i said it before.. i love your card. Thank you for joining us this week on the CRAFT YOUR PASSION challenge. Good Luck!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Cute - great little banner also! Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

Collette said...

What a sweet card, Cheryl - love the colors and your coloring is wonderful.

Lindsay Weirich said...

Adorable Cheryl, lov the hippo!

Marlene said...

That hippo is adorable, and I love the kissy on his butt!!! :)

Marie Bingaman said...

Very cute! :)

Janet said...

Super cute! I love the banner. Thanks for joining us over at Creative Cowgirls.

Anonymous said...

Love the card and thanks so much for the fold card directions too!

Marilyn Webb said...

Hi
Wonderful card, so stickin cute! Thanks for joining us this week at Stamps R Us
hugs Marilyn

Kathy and Lucky said...

This is so cute, it just gives me the smiles. Hope you are doing ok with that awful weather.

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Robbie said...

Cheryl, so glad to be on the design team with you. I love your take on this Hippo and your other wonderful creations.

Imke said...

Cheryl, this is darling ! Super cute image and the colors and layout are fantastic !!

Petra said...

Wonderful Paper piecing on this card, you did such a great job!

Kards by Kathi said...

Love love love your digi designed card. All of your things are so wonderful. I am new at this form of cardmaking, but hope to get better. Thanks for your time and talent.

Wondering Me said...

This is my first hop. Hope I doing it right. Thanks for letting me look!

stampingmarianne said...

Such a cutie! Beautiful papers and colors!
Great coloring!
Thanks for playing along at creative cowgirls challenge!
marianne

Virgo5 said...

Love the joyfold card, and of course the heart on the hippo's butt! lol
Thanks for playing with Speedy's Friends!

Sandy said...

Love rhe fold--and your paper piecing!

Ros said...

Such a lovely card ... beautifully done ... thanks for playing along at CCCB

MiamiKel said...

So beautiful! Lovely fold and all things wonderful on your blog!

Maria Matter said...

fun & fabulous Cheryl!
I would sooo have to put a fun sentiment with this image...does this heart make my bum look big! haha
wonderful card hun, love the paper piecing!
hugs & blessings

Mary J said...

Gorgeous, Cheryl! I love it!

Unknown said...

Hi Cheryl, this is a wonderful card! Love the image and the way you coloured it! Thanks for joining in the Craft Us Crazy Challenge, hope to see you again. Hugs, Frea

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Brennen said...

I LOVE the banner in the right corner. Very nice. TFS

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Candace said...

So sweet! I love the little banner! I'm excited to be serving on the DT with you! :)

Rae Ann said...

Love the paper pieced hippo and the soft colors of this card. Great job!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

So cute, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

Anonymous said...

Hi Cheryl :o)
Sooo beautiful! I love the colours xx
Thank You for joining us at Lexi's Creations

Pat (mspfd) said...

This is such a fun and precious card! Lovely design and fab colors. Have a great weekend!

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Oh my goodness... this card is as cute as can be! I love the fun image and the colors are awesome. Beautfiul!!!

Thank you for participating in the first challenge at Craft Us Crazy! I hope you'll particiipate again soon.

runzalot81 said...

That hippo is so stinkin' cute! I love your blog. I found it yesterday when I was looking for inspiration at SCS. I linked your card and blog at my site this morning. TFS! http://willrunforstamps.blogspot.com/2011/02/digital-stamping.html

Beate said...

That is sooo cute!
Hugs and smiles

Unknown said...

This is just adorable.. Thanks so much for joining us at CCCB!

Dionne said...

Wow, this is super cute. I love the paper piecing.
Thanks for playing with us at Fairy Fun Fridays.

Jaqi said...

I love the paper pieced super cute hippo! I love the colour combinations on you lovely card too.

Janis Lewis said...

This is so fun and cute! Be sure and check our post tomorrow at Paper Playtime. :) Janis

sammi said...

So cute! Love the little banner!

cnelson said...

darling! love, love, love this!
Thank you for joining us at CCCB!

Paula said...

Lovely card, and great coloring. Now on to hopping over to Darsie.

Lorraine A said...

Fabulous card Cheryl :-) I love this image and the banner and joy fold are fab :-)

thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-)
luv
Lols x x x

Davi said...

Darling image and so fun. Thanks for sharing it with us at TT this week.

~*Joni said...

What a cutie patootie! Paper piecing a hippo - brilliant idea. :) I love the joy fold, it works perfectly with this sweet image. Thank you so much for joining us in our Unique Fold challenge at Claudia & Co. this week.
~*Joni C&Co. DT

xxxtglxxx said...

I really love your card - its so stylish! :) A great cute image, coloured beautifully.

hugs

xxalisonxx

Tammy said...

Awww that hippo is ADORABLE! Love this!
Hugs, Tammy

Regan said...

Eeeek! This card made me squeal with delight!!! It is incredibly adorable! That image is sweet as can be and the colors and papers you chose are delightful! Thanks for playing along @ SSD! :)

Heidi said...

Hallo Cheryl, what fun this is, I just remembered to go round every one, how time flies, it feels like only yesterday I was reading it when it was posted. eek. hugs heidi, ps love what you and the dt produce!

Mary said...

Beautiful card and such a cute image.

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Hello!!
I'm back!!!
Wow - now I can see your creations up close instead of on my phone!
What an adorable hippo!!!
I love the little banner with the bling!!!
Another great mixture of pattern papers too!!!
Maria :)

Suzi Mac said...

Awe!! what a cutie this is. Love the image and the design. Thank you for joining us at Fairy Fun Friday this week, good luck.
Hugs
Suzi x

Julie said...

Super cute card. Thanks for joining us at SSD and Craft Us Crazy
Hugs,
Julie

Scrap It Girl, Kimberly said...

woo hooo tons of comments on this card! wow.. super cute, who knew hippos looked so good on a card..love it

Joan Ottevanger said...

Thanks for sharing this beautiful card and for joining us at Double Dutch