Josh's FOOSH - Friday Sketchers 60

What a week. My son broke his arm on Tuesday. It was just one of those boy things. He was jumping over a rail, hit his ankle, lost his balance, and landed on his outstretched hand. He now has a new catch phrase - FOOSH (Fall On OutStretched Hand).

Three hours in the ER, three hours in surgery, and a night stay in the hospital before he was all fixed up. Poor Josh. Now he is house bound for a while. What a way to spend the summer.

Friday Sketchers challenge for this week is to use this sketch...

and here is my card...

Stamps:Tilda in the Sea (Magnolia), Just Beachy (Stampin Up!)

Ink: Memento, Copics

Paper: Bazzll Blings, Pacific Point, White card stock, vellum, NRN Designs paper

Embellishments: Flower Daisies 2 die, Fire Rhinestone brads

Other notes: I used the Copics Airbrush System to add some blue to the white vellum to give a water feel. I trimmed Tilda's legs out of the vellum to give the more realistic feel of Tilda standing in the water.

I had this idea in my head from the time I got this stamp, and this sketch worked perfectly for this idea. I liked the idea of having the fish under water showing. I love the way it turned out.

I am still working on remembering to decorate the inside of the card. I tend to be lazy too often, but really like the completed look, so I am going to try to be more consistent about this aspect of the card.

The designer paper is some I have had for years and loved it so much, I never used it. Do you know how that is? It came from a scrapbook pack and has a beach theme. I love the colors and fresh, bright feel it gives.
As usual, I used Copics to color Tilda. Isn't this Tilda just the cutest!
These are the colors I used.

I hope you have a great Thursday!



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Sketch Saturday #59/The Next Level #6

I love the sketch this week for Sketch Saturday. I had so much fun making this card, and I love the way it turned out. I incorporated The Next Level Challenge which was to add buttons and bows.

Here is the sketch...

and here is my card...


Stamps: Stylish Tilda (Magnolia), Graceful Words (Stampin' Up!)

Ink: Memento, Copics, Rich Razzleberry

Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Designer Paper from Stash (paper pack I found at Hobby Lobby)

Embellishments: Prima’s, half pearl, heart button, linen thread organza ribbon,

I have been busy in my craft room this weekend, so check back soon!


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Blast From the Past - This is a journey

We were recently remodeling our master bedroom and ran across some of my early cards. I must say, this is really frightening. This is one of my first works of art, a card I made for my husband about 12 years ago.

Button Bear was my very first Stampin' Up! set. I still have him in my stash. Though I have not used this set in years, I will never part with it as it is very nostalgic for me.

Do you ever feel like your work is just not good enough? I feel like that all the time. There is this perfectionist in me that wants to be the best. I know many of you struggle with the same thing. When I see this card, it makes me realize how far I have come. It is a process. Through our lives, we continue to learn and grow.

Of course, part of it is the lack of available supplies 12 years ago, and the abundance of supplies now. But there is more to it than that. I see things differently now. I am starting to understand color and balance, and what draws the eye. I am just still learning to put it into practice.

I must confess, I am really jealous of those wonderful artists out there who do not have these simplistic works of art to laugh about. I see new stampers that amaze me. How did they learn this all so quickly? You guys just blow me away!

So, you can help me out here. I love all the wonderful, supportive comments, but if you talented stampers see something that is out of balance, that does not work, that you would have seen differently, please share that info with me. I really want to continue to improve, to move on to the next level in this journey. I welcome your insight.

I will continue to post some of my blasts from the past for those of you who feel that your work does not measure up to remind you that this is a journey. You and I will continue to learn and grow together.



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Blogger's Challenge 107 - Case a Fellow BC Member

I have been AWOL for a while. We spent some time camping. It was nice to get away for a while. It is taking me a little time to get my mojo back.

The Blogger's Challenge this week is to CASE a fellow BC member.

Stamps: For My Mother (Sweet N Sassy Stamps)
Paper: Pixie Pink, Glorious Green, Blush Blossom
Ink: Copic E00 and E01, Memento Black, Glorious Green
Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon, Dew Drops

This was a really fun challenge. The Blogger's Challenge group has so many talented artists, it was hard to decide what to CASE. After a little random searching, I found a card that had a technique new to me, so I decided to CASE this card...



I found this card on Creating With Chrissy. It uses a technique from Technique Junkies called Splatter.

I must admit that I like Chrissy's card better. I just love the colors she used.

I sat looking at my card for a while and kept thinking, "something is wrong." I finally figured it out. I had stamped the flower on white cardstock, but mounted on the Blush Blossom. It just did not mesh well. So, I removed my flower image and used my airbrush system with Copic E00 and E01 to change the coloring to the blush color. I like it much better now.

I plan to get back in the swing of things next week. Have a great weekend!



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

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

Blogger's Challenge 104 - Manly Cards

The Blogger's Challenge this week is manly cards. I made this card for my husband...

Stamps: Bronc Buster
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Copics
Paper: Old Olive, Brushed Gold
Embellishments: Lollipop Flower, Vintage Brads, Rhinestone Brad
Other: Copic Airbrush System

I used the airbrush to make the rainbow paper. I made the lollipop flower. For instructions how to make this, go check out this tutorial at The Next Level. This was my first attempt. They are pretty fun to make.

Have a great Father's Day Weekend.

Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Mojo Monday Week 90

The challenge for Mojo Monday on June 8 was to use this sketch...

Okay, so I am just getting in under the wire. Here is my card...

I flipped the image upside down.


Stamps: Fish (PSX), Happy Father's Day (Old SU! set)
Ink: Memento, Copics
Paper: Always Artichoke, Provo Craft River Rock, Natural Card Stock
Embellishments: Copic Airbrush System, neutral brads
Technique: Paper Piecing, airbrushing

I used a piece of paper from the River Rock Collection to stamp the fish. I then used my airbrush system to add some more color to the fish.

This accomplished two challenges; the Mojo Monday Challenge and the challenge to get Father's Day cards done on time.
Have a happy Mojo Monday!



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Blogger's Challenge 103/A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 55

This card is actually inspired by two challenges, Blogger's Challenge #103 and A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 55. The challenge for A Spoonful of Sugar is to use butterflies somewhere on your card. The Blogger's Challenge this week, #103, is to use this sketch...

...and here is my card...

Stamps: Dragonfly Tilda (Magnolia)
Ink: Memento, Copics, Barely Banana and Regal Rose (sponging)
Paper: DCWV (Garden Party), Taken With Teal, Tempting Turqoise, Bazill Bling (light green)
Embellishments: Lollipop Flower (see below for more info), Martha Stewart butterfly punches, Sizzix Die cut Flower and Vines #2, Beads, Pearls, Stickles, flower brad

I added Stickles and some Copic White Paint to my image to add dimension.

There is a great new challenge blog out there called The Next Level. The above "Lollipop Flower" idea came from their first issue. You can find a picture tutorial here. I used some Stickles around the edges of the circles, and added a flower brad, colored with Slick Writers, and painted with Copic White paint for the polka dots. The butterfly is from the Martha Stewart punch line, masked with another butterfly from Martha Stewart, and airbrushed with my Copic airbrush system.

This butterfly is Spellbinders butterfly die cut, which is also airbrushed. I added some pearls and beads for the body.

I asked my husband if the card was too busy. He said, "it is pretty busy." Nonetheless, I like it. What do you think?

You can click here to check out the other Blogger's Challenge Players Sites. Have a great weekend.

Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Magnolia-licious Highlites Sketch Challenge

This card was made for the Magnolia-licious Sketch Challenge for June. I took a little poetic license and turned the sketch. Here is the sketch...


and here is my card...

Stamps: Tilda with Christmas Stockings, Log (both Magnolia).
Ink: Memento, Copics
Paper: Night of Navy, Brushed Silver (Both Stampin' Up!)
Embellishments: Star punch, chipboard, Rope Twine

I was trying to find a sentiment to the effect of hanging from the moon or swinging from the moon. I finally came up with my own little sentiment, "With but one thought of you, I am hanging from the moon."

I don't have the swing stamp, so I stamped the log stamp on a piece of chipboard and cut it out to make a swing. I attached the rope twine to the swing and attached it to the moon.

These are the colors I used to color Tilda.

I hope you like my different approach to the sketch. Have a great Wednesday!

Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Magnolia-licious Highlites Challenge

I made this project for the Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog Hop Challenge. The challenge was to make a Post-It Note Holder and gift box using directions from Bridget Owens. You can get the directions here.

Stamps: Tilda With Lamb (Magnolia)
Ink: Memento, Copics
Paper: Tracy Porter pack (Colorbok), Certainly Celery (Stampin' Up!)
Embellishments: Prima’s, rhinestone brads, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Spellbiners scallop circle nestabilities, purple trim from Walmart, large circle brads.
The timing of this project was perfect. My very dear friend has a birthday today. I did not know it was her birthday until our group meeting last night. However, I had brought this project to show, and was able to give it to her for her birthday. So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDA!

One thing I have seen others do that I really like is changing the layout for the Post-It Holder and the Gift Box. I ended up using the same layout for both, but really like the ones that are similar but different. Oh well, next time.

These are the Copics I used to color Tilda.

Keep your fingers crossed for me that I get the Magnolia-licious prize. Have a great Tuesday!

Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Blogger's Challenge 102 - Summertime/Embellish-online.com Sumthin' Bout Summertime!

Here is my card for the Blogger's Challenge #102 - Summertime. This is also the card I made with Embellish-online.com's blog hop that went from Monday through Wednesday, called Sumthin' Bout Summertime.


Stamps: Sarah Kay "Time for Apple Pie", Tart and Tangy (SU!), Best Yet (SU!)
Ink: Memento, Copics, Old Olive, Rose Red, Copics Spica pens
Paper: Rose Red, Old Olive, Summer Picnic DSP (Stampin' Up!), Sweet (DCWV)
Embellishments: Prima’s, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Making Memories Sherbet large flower brad, rub-on (Stampin' Up!)

After stamping the apple in Rose Red and Garden Green (for the stem), I colored over the images with Spica Glitter pens. It is usually pretty hard to catch the shine in a picture, but I thought the picture above captured it pretty well.

I used a rub-on on the brad to add a little bit more to the flower.

These are the Copics I used to color Sarah Kay. I should note that I did not have a good blend for R29 for the bonnet and dress, so I used my C1 and C3 grays to add some depth.

I have been busy, busy making projects, so check back soon for more projects.

Have a good 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

Embellish-online.com Blog Hop

Go check out the blog hop going on with the design team (the IT-Girls) from Embellish-online.com. The blog hop goes for 3 days, and starts here.

I hope to be back Tuesday or Wednesday with a card with the theme for Embellish-online.com, Sumthin' Bout Summertime.



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO