Photo Box - Magnolia-licious Birthday Challenge/Roses on Paper Challenge #38

Magnolia-licious Yahoo Group is celebrating their second birthday! For this auspicious occasion, a special Birthday Blog has been set up to celebrate with fun and games. For week one, the design team celebrated with a blog hop and a challenge. The theme is "Explosion Boxes." When I saw these adorable boxes, I thought what a great Christmas gift. We have lots of grandparents that love pictures of the kiddos, so I thought this would be terrific for them. I am so glad to get an early start on Christmas. I am making a card to go with it. Check back on the 25th to see the complete set.

As it would happen, Roses on Paper challenged us to make a gift, so my Christmas Box will work perfectly for that challenge. 

So, here is my explosion box...

Stamps: Unwrapped Tilda and Tilda With Vintage Roses (Magnolia)
Paper: All paper is from Stampin' Up! and is retired.
Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink, Copics
Accessories: Scallop Trim Border Punch (SU!), Cranberry Stitched Ribbon (SU! retired), MS Rose Leaf Punch, MS Branch Punch, Flowers from Wild Orchid, Copics Airbrush System, sewing machine.

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I watercolored my imageswith distress inks and cut around the image to leave a small border so it would stand up against the dark background.

I included the images on all four sides of the box, two Unwrapped Tildas and two Tildas With Vintage Roses. I added some small roses to each side of the box to add a little flair.

I used my Copics Airbrush System to color my large flowers similar to the color of the paper. The flowers were brown to start, but with a little mixing of reds, I got the look I was going for.

This is my box open. As we go through the year, I will add pictures of our adventures throughout 2010 for the grandparents.

A special thanks for the Magnolia-licious Yahoo Group Mods, the wonderful design team, and to Diana for giving so much to the group. We truly appreciate you! Happy Birthday!

Thanks for stopping by today.

Tilda With Cat Roses on Paper #34 - Punch It

I am entering my card into the Roses On Paper Challenge #34 - Punch It.

I used a sketch for my layout. The sketch is from an incredible 13-year-old artist named Hanna. Check out her blog; it is fantastic!

I turned the sketch over because it worked better with my image. Here is my card...


Stamp: Tilda With Cat
Paper: DCWV (Pet Collection and Textured Cardstock, Chocolate Chip (SU!)
Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink
Accessories: Prima's, Stampin' Up! brads, charm, chain, MS Branch Punch, scallop punch (SU!), sewing machine

I have still been playing with the distress ink water coloring. I really like the way Tilda turned out in this card. I wanted to make it special, so i did a lot of stitching with matching blue thread.

I used part of a chain to hang my charm. I used my Scallop Edge Border Punch to punch around the edges of the card.

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!

Roses on Paper Challenge 30 - A Sketch

The challenge for Roses on Paper Challenge Blog (#30) is to use this sketch...

...and here is my card...


Stamps: Tilda in the Sea (Magnolia), Unknown name (Whippersnapper Designs), Circle of Friendship (SU!)
Paper: Pacific Point, Chocolate Chip, Citrus Stack (DCWV)
Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink (watercoloring)
Embellishments: Primas, Dew Drops, rhinestone brad, ribbon, acrylic sticker (Joann)


I have had this cute beach frame stamp for years (sorry I don't know the name of the stamps). I finally found a fun use for this. I stamped the frame, masked it, and then stamped Tilda. The outcome is just like I pictured.

Check back tomorrow for another card for the Embellish-It Scrapbooking Friday Challenge.

Christmas All Year Long - #6 / ROP#14/Friday Sketchers #57

It is June 25th, and it is time for another Christmas card. I used the Roses On Paper Challenge #14 - Incorporating Flowers, and used the Sketch from Friday Sketchers #57. I am also using this project as my entry for the Belles 'n Whistles guest designer call.

Here is the Sketch...

and here is my card...

Stamps: Whiff of Joy, Party Punch (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Memento, Copics
Paper: Daisy D's "Memory Bouquet," DCWV textured cardstock, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel
Embellishments: Hodgepodge Hardware, Rhinestone brads, Prima poinsettias.

Here is a closeup of the flowers I added for the Roses on Paper Challenge.

Just 6 more months to Christmas! Can you believe it?

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Roses on Paper Challenge 13

The Roses on Paper Challenge from June 2 through June 14 is to use the colors Pink, Yellow and Green. Here is my take on the challenge...

Stamps: Magnolia (Ballet Shoes and Tilda)
Ink: Memento, Copics, Spica Glitter Pens
Paper: Paper Pizazz Girls to Women (designer paper, frame, and "Dream"), DCWV textured card stock
Embellishments: Prima’s, Ice Circle Brad, pink gems, eyelet, pink DMC floss
Other notes: I made the frame out of a border that came in the Paper Pizazz Girls to Women pack.

The picture does not show it as well as it could, but I used the Spica Glitter Pens to add some bling to the skirt and the bow.

I got the Prima Hydrangea flowers from Roses on Paper. Summer has a wonderful assortment of Prima's (and Magnolias too).

I stamped, colored, and cut out the ballet shoes as an embellishment.

I still have not finished my Sumthin' Bout Summertime card, but check back Friday as I plan to post it for the Friday Blogger's Challenge (with the theme also Summertime).

Have a great Thursday!

Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Christmas All Year Long - #5 / ROP#5

This card is later than I would like, but at last I got my Christmas card for the month done. I did not use any particular sketch, but used a layout I just love. I reminds me of a comfy family room. I should note that this card is also designed with the Roses on Paper Challenge #12 - One For The Boys. The idea is to design a card oriented toward men with no frills, flowers, ribbon, lace, etc... Though this is a Christmas card, it was designed with the guys in mine. I purposely left off the flowers and lace.

Here is my card for May...

Stamps: Santa With Lantern (Magnolia), Believe from Anna Griffin stamps.
Ink: Memento, Copics
Paper: Daisy D's, Always Artichoke, Craft card stock
Embellishments: Black buttons and charms from stash, tag punch, small oval punch, Linen thread, Paint pen for buckles on shoes, Stickles

I used my gold paint pen to color the buckles on Santa's boots. I used the Stickles to add some shimmer to the lantern. I should also note that I used gold ornament charms. I just felt like the gold was a little to shiny, so I dulled it to match the buckles with my W7 Copic and heat set it.

I decorated the inside to match the cover of the card. When I am ready to send it, I will add a sentiment.

Sorry I am late, but hopefully this will inspire you to work on your Christmas cards while there is still time to spare.

Have a great day!


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Roses on Paper Challenge 8 - Quilt Card

This is my entry for Roses On Paper Challenge #8, which is to create a quilt card.

For my quilt, I used papers from a collection called Joy's Garden from Hot Off The Press. I used a larger version of the same papers for the background behind the circles. I used the Scallop Circle die cut from Stampin' Up! to cut out the quilt and a piece of Almost Amethyst card stock for an added touch. The stamp is from the new Spring Kit from Magnolia Stamps. I absolutely love the new kit. It is full of butterflies, lady bugs and bees, which I adore.

The flowers are Prima's from a collection of cream-colored flowers. I used my Copics Air Brush System to add matching colors to the flowers. Now I need a whole bunch more white flowers. I love that technique.

I used the branch punch and leaf punch from Martha Stewart, and topped off the flowers with Dew Drops.

The choice of colors for this challenge came from the March Color Challenge for the Magnolia-licious yahoo group. I am so pleased with the result. All of these challenges are such great inspiration.

Have a happy Thursday. The weekend is almost here!

Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Roses on Paper Challenge 5

This card is for the Roses on Paper Challenge #5. Here are the details of the challenge.

"Create a Valentines Day Card
using the Masking Technique.

For those of you who have never done masking,don't panic, it's not scarey, it's actually quite fun and the results are great...Masking Tutorial(Peta's Blog)

Just remember, the image you want to appear in front needs to be stamped first, the image that is way in the back is the last image...

In honour of Summer's love of roses, your card must include at least one ROSE (think outside the square - doesn't have to be a stamp) Layout is your choice.

"To re-cap this Challenge, you're making a
Valentine's Day Card
using Masking Technique
incorporating a rose/roses into your project

Here is my card for this challenge:

Have a great Tuesday.



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO