Friday Sketchers #80 - Tilda with Bell

Here is the sketch provided this week by Friday Sketchers...

...and here is my card...

I used Tilda With Bell and the Bell accessory from Magnolia. The paper is Figgy Pudding from Basic Grey. The fuzzy ribbon is from my stash. I added some jewels to the top and bottom for a little extra bling.
I added white Fun Flock to Tilda's coat collar and bottom. I cut some of the ribbon to plant under Tilda's feet to give the appearance that she is standing in snow.
As I have mentioned before, I have been playing with 3-D. I love that effect on a card. I even layered the bell to make is pop.

Check back tomorrow for another Christmas card. Tis the season.



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Christmas Ornaments

I got busy for Christmas Saturday. We got and decorated our tree, which gave me the oomph to create some ornaments.

I used my Bigz scallop circle die to cut chipboard and designer paper (Figgy Pudding by Basic Grey). I added a little glitter to each of the scallops. I found some lovely flowers in the bridal section of Michael's.
I used Prismacolor Pencils wtih mineral spirits and a blending stump to color my skaters. I had fun with Tilda's jacket, mixing turquoise and gray to give it a material feel.
This ornament was created with the Stampin' Up! Lattice Bigz Die. I used two pieces of chipboard. The center is part of a plastic notebook divider, originally used to create a punch sampler like the one Stampin' Up! offered at 2009 Convention. This was part of the piece I had left over. I covered the chipboard with two-way glue and glitter. Super simple and beautiful on the tree.

Have a great week.



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Magnolia Highlites - November sketch challenge

For the month of November, Magnolia-licious Highlites gave us this sketch as our monthly challenge...

...and here is my card...

Stamps: Tilda Skiing

Ink: Memento, Copics

Paper:DCWV textured card stock, Classic K Bailey (K&Co), SU! DSP.

Embellishments: Sizzix Snowflakes die cut, rhinestone brad, Fiskars Snowflake border, fuzzy yarn, organza ribbon, silicone glue (for the 3-D image), Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Snow)

The other inspiration for this card was my desire to use crochet flowers on my cards. So, I got out a small hook and some yarn and started to crochet. I was really just playing around, but liked the scarf look of a chain stitch with the fuzzy yarn. I put together a hat as well, and voila, a stylish skier. I should note that I carried the fuzzy yarn a little further and tied it with the organza ribbon.


I wanted to create a 3-D Tilda to emphasize the scarf. I love how it adds dimension to the image.

I also added some "snow" with liquid applique to ground Tilda to the card.

I love the 3-D Tilda and the idea of "dressing" her. So, watch for more projects like this.

Have a great day!



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Magnolia-licious Highlites Blog Hop Challenge

Magnolia-licious Highlites had a great blog hop this week. As part of the blog hop, they challenged their fans to make a card using accessory stamps only (no Tilda, Edwin, large animals or Snowmen). I hope my small bird works as an accessory.

Here is my card...

Stamps: So Heavenly Dove (Magnolia), Refuge and Strength (Stampin' Up!)

Ink: Memento brown, Copics, Creamy Caramel, Bordering Blue

Paper: SU! Creamy Caramel, Bordering Blue, Classic K Bailey (K&Co)

Embellishments: Prima’s, Button, Leaf punch (EK Success), Branch Punch (Martha Stewart), lace from stash.

I stamped the dove with brown memento on Creamy Caramel card stock and colored with Copics.

I fear it may be sacrilegious, but I purchased an old hymnal from thrift shop to use on my cards. I tore a hymn from the hymnal, tore the edges, burned the edges, and then sponged Creamy Caramel ink on the paper to age it. Honestly, no disrespect is meant but rather a blessing of song to the recipient of the card.

I distressed the edges and added Prima's with leaves to add to the vintage/elegant feel.

Go check out the blog hop from Magnolia-licious Highlites. They have some beautiful cards and great ideas.

Have a great week.


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Peace

I had a hankering to use black, white, gray and purple. I have some paper in my stash that would work perfectly for this. This is what I came up with...

Stamps: Lantern Girl (Whiff of Joy)

Ink: Memento

Paper: All paper came from stash. The patterned paper came in a large pack of paper that I got at Hobby Lobby a couple years ago. The silver paper is brushed silver from Stampin' Up!

Embellishments: Prima's, Fire circle brads (Stampin' Up!), Leaf punch (Marvy), Flower and Vine die (Sizzix), Join in the Cheer die (Stampin' Up!).
Other: I used the magic pencil technique using Prismacolor pencils and mineral spirits.


I carried the Flower and Vine die onto the inside of the card.

Don't you just love these colors together. So regal and elegant.

Have a great weekend!



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Mojo Monday #112

The challenge for Mojo Monday this week is to use this sketch...
and here is my card...

Stamps: Cold Play (Stampin' Up!)

Ink: Versamark, Brocade Blue

Paper:White, Brocade Blue, Bliss Blue, DSP (SU!)

Embellishments: Felt Flurries, Rich Regals brad, buttons from stash, glitter (blue and dazzling diamonds), circle punch.

Other notes: I used the glitter masking technique from Technique Junkies Oct/Nov 2008 issue. I have used this technique in the past and given a brief explanation of how it is done. You can see the explanation here.

I wanted to try making an easel card, which I just love. I like how the buttons act as an anchor for the card.


I hope you have a fabulous week!



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Magnolia Highlites - Clean and Simple

Magnolia Highlites offered up a challenge for their blog hop last week. Their blog hop was for clean and simple cards, and they challenged us to make clean and simple cards. Here are the guidelines...

-less than 3 layers
-uncluttered and lots of white space (so there is only one focal point)
-simple embellishments and simple in design
-can be mass produced easily

So, here is my card...


This is also my installment for my Christmas card this month (since I missed the last couple months).

I hope you have a wonderful, safe weekend.


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Mojo Monday #109

I am getting my mojo back, so I went to Mojo Monday for some inspiration. Here is their sketch for this week...

and here is my card...

Stamps: The Gobbler (DJ Inkers), Eat Ham! (Inkadinkado)

Ink: Memento, Copics. SU! Chocolate Chip

Paper: Stampin Up! Chocolate Chip, DCWV textured CS (rust). The DSP is from an old SU! pack.

Embellishments: Ribbon (SU!), Hodgepodge Hardware (SU!)

Thanks Mojo Monday for the jump start!

Have a great weekend!


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Sketch Saturday 73

I am still trying to find my mojo, but I got a bit inspired this week, and made this card for Sketch Saturday. First, here is the sketch...



and here is my card...

Stamps: Magnolia Cherry Tilda, Stampin' Up! So Many Sayings

Ink: Memento, Copics

Paper: DCWV, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze and Soft Sky (SU!)

Embellishments: Cherry charms, Cuttlebug embossing folder, fibers from stash.

I finally broke out of my shell and decided to start sewing my cards. Have patience with me. I am not a seamstress. This is truly a stretch for me. The extent of my sewing experience is pretty much sewing ribbon and elastic onto ballet shoes.

Have a great day!

Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Magnolia-licious August Sketch Challenge

Wow this has been a busy summer. I keep thinking I am going to have time to stamp, and then get too busy. I did want to post this card for the August Challenge for Magnolia-licious.

The challenge for Magnolia-licious for August is to use this sketch...

and here is my submission for this challenge...

I wanted to think outside the box with this card, so I tried to picture what the circles might be, and I came up with balloons. I used my cloud stencil to create a sky background for Tilda and her balloons.

Hopefully I will find some time for stamping in September. Now that school is back in session, I am hopeful that things will slow down a bit.

Have a great week.


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

A Spoonful of Sugar #62

Happy Monday!

A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge 62 is to use this sketch..

and here is my card...

Stamps: Tilda with Dalecarlia Coat (Magnolia), Be Happy (Stampin' Up!)

Ink: Memento, Copics, White Gel Pen, Cameo Coral Craft pad

Paper: Out and About (My Mind's Eye), Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip

Embellishments: Prima’s, Dew Drops, Hologram Highlights Embossing Powder. Scallop Circle Punch

Note: The Chocolate Chip paper was a little dark for my idea of using Cameo Corral Craft ink with Hologram Highlights embossing powder for the "Smile" circle. So, I used the white gel pen to highlight the word "smile." which helped make it pop.

I cut one of the circles out of the designer paper for the inside of the card as well as the large circle on the front of the card.

These are the colors I used to color Tilda.

Have a great week!



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Blogger's Challenge110

The Blogger's Challenge this week is to use this sketch...



and here is my card...


This card actually serves a purpose. It has been a sad week in our little town. A young man the age of my son was killed in a car accident. I work with this young man's mom, so I made this card to send to her. I have really been struggling with this because I feel so much for this family. I know there is nothing I can do to ease their pain, but I hope they feel the support of those around them that love them.

Have a good and safe weekend!


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Christmas All Year Long; BC109 - Christmas in July; Magnolialicious Highlites Sketch Challenge

My card today is for the Blogger's Challenge #109 - Christmas In July. I decided to use the sketch for Magnolia-licious Highlites for this Christmas card. This is also my July Christmas card for my Christmas All Year Long monthly posts. I am a day early on this Christmas card. I am making up for being late in the past.


I used an image that I received in the image chain for Magnolia-licious. You might think an image chain keeps you from needing to buy stamps, but it actually has the opposite effect. Once you use the image, you sort of feel the need to have that stamp.

I am short on time this week, so I will come back at a later date to give more details, but did not want to delay the post, so I included some closeup pictures to include more detail.






Have a great weekend!


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO