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 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.
As usual, I used Copics to color Tilda. Isn't this Tilda just the cutest!
These are the colors I used.
and here is my card...
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,
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
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.
and here is my card...
Stamps: Whiff of Joy, Party Punch (Stampin' Up!)
Here is a closeup of the flowers I added for the Roses on Paper Challenge. 
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.
Okay, so I am just getting in under the wire. Here is my card...
I flipped the image upside down.
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.
...and here is my card...
Stamps: Dragonfly Tilda (Magnolia)
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..jpg)
and here is my card...
Stamps: Tilda with Christmas Stockings, Log (both Magnolia).
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. 
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. 
Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO
