Embellish-It FC74 - Pierce It People

The challenge for Embellish-It Scrapbooking (FC74) is called Pierce It People. We want to see cards with piercing. So, I created this card, with some piercing...

Stamps: Chloe's First Kiss (Sarah Kay), Polka Dot Punches (SU!)
Paper: Love Potion and Postcards (Pink Paisley), DCWV Stack 6 (blue paper)
Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink
Embellishments: Heart Punch, Piercing Tool, Hodgepodge Hardware, button, Chocolate Chip ribbon


This is the card closed.

I water colored the image with distress inks and sponged the background to add dimension and color.


I saw a card made similar to this on Line's blog. She has a link to a YouTube video. I think it was in Italian, but if you watch, you get the gist of it. This is modified from the original, but is really fun to play with. When you pull the hardware with the little piece of ribbon, it lifts up the image, similar to an easel card. I had a hard time getting my fold for the easel correct, so I ended up with two folds. I do like the way it turned out regardless of my learning curve.

This heart is from Polka Dot Punches by Stampin' Up! The heart has little dots in the center. I used those as a guide and pierced the inside of the heart. The image corresponds with a heart punch. I added some Stickles to give it some bling and dimension.

Just a reminder that Embellish-It Scrapbooking is having a great deal on American Crafts ribbon. For details, you can go to my Wednesday post.

I hope you will consider playing along with the Friday Challenge at Embellish-It Scrapbooking. I look forward to seeing what you create.

Have a great weekend.

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.

Design Team Announcement - Embellish-It Online

I am so excited to announce that I have been chosen to be on the design team for Embellish-It Scrapbooking. After a month as guest designer, I applied for a 6-month position, and I was chosen. It is such an honor. The designers are fantastic and it is privilege to work with them.

For my first card, I made this birthday card for my niece...


Stamps: Lucy and Kitty (Sarah Kay)
Paper: Hearts Bloom and Bow and Arrow (Pink Paisley)
Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink (watercoloring)
Embellishments: Thickers, American Crafts Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Joann acrylic stickers, rhinestones, Martha Stewart Branch Punch.



I watered colored my image with Distress Inks.

Aren't these Thickers great. I think they look fantastic on a project. They are thicker than a sticker, and are covered with fabric. So great!

I used American Crafts ribbon to complete my "J."

Speaking of ribbon, Embellish-It Scrapbooking has a great deal on ribbon right now.
1. Each customer who purchases $5.00 in American Crafts products will receive a spool of ribbon.
2. For every purchase of Thickers, you will receive a free spool of American Crafts ribbon. So, if you buy 3 packs of Thickers, you get 3 spools of ribbon for free.

WOW! We all like to get stuff for free, right? Go see what Embellish-It Scrapbooking has for you.

Check back tomorrow. I will have another card to share.

Just Magnolia/Cute Card Thursday

This week, the challenges for Just Magnolia and Cute Card Thursday #97 are very similar.

Just Magnolia - Hearts and Flowers - To use both hearts and flowers on your card.

Cute Card Thursday - Blooming Gorgeous - To feature flowers on your card.

So, here is my card for both of these challenges...

Here is the inside.
I used Copics to color Tilda.
I layered my flower and added a brad and hung a charm.


I love how the lace looks like a valance. It is like she is sitting in the window.

I hope you have a wonderful Monday!

Sketch Saturday #87 - Dancing Tilda

I made this card for the Sketch Saturday Challenge #87. I just love this sketch...

...and here is my card...

Stamp: Charleston Tilda (Magnolia), Many Happy Returns (Stampin' Up!)
Paper: Tracy Porter (Colorbok), DCWV Textured Cardstock
Ink: Staz-On, Distress Ink
Embellishments: Butterfly Punches (Marvy), Bazzill Ribbon, beads, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Fiskars Corner Punch (little flowers), Organza Ribbon, silk rose, Stickles


I colored Tilda with Distress Inks. For the skin, I used Tattered Rose and Tea Dye (shadows). For her dress, I blended colors (I think it was Worn Lipstick and Tattered Rose). For her hair, I used Scattered Straw, a little Mustard Seed and a little watered down Walnut.

The butterfly is two punches by Marvy. I embellished with some beads I had on hand for a little extra bling.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Ray of Sunshine - Just Magnolia Challenge

I made this card for the Just Magnolia Challenge (Jay Jay's Sketch). Here is the sketch...


and here is my card...

Stamps: Loves Me Tilda (Magnolia), Clear Impressions
Paper: Brocade Blue, Tracy Porter (Colorbok)
Ink: Memento, Distress Ink
Embellishments: Paper flowers, Dew Drops, Martha Stewart Ribbon, charm


When I see Tilda all colored, I just think of a little ray of sunshine, so that is what I called this card. I used Distress Ink to color the image. I am really loving these inks. So much fun to work with.

See you soon. Have a great Wednesday!

Magnolia-licious Christmas All Year Long Blog Hop

Welcome to the first of our monthly Magnolia-licious Christmas Card Blog Hops. This group was created for Magnolia lovers who want to get a jump on the Christmas season by creating a Christmas card each month. If you are visiting this blog hop, I hope it will inspire you to get ahead of the holiday season and join us in our endeavor.

For my first card, I made this nice vintage card using the sketch from Magnolia Stamp Lovers. Here is the sketch...

and here is my card...



Stamps: Tilda with Vintage Roses
Paper: Soft Suede (SU!), Out and About (My Mind's Eye)
Ink: Staz-On Black, Ranger Distress Ink, Copics
Embellishments: Copics Airbrush System, Prima's, Leaf Punch (EK Success), Branch Punch (Martha Stewart), Organza Ribbon, Spellbinders Labels 3, Joann Craft Essentials Brad, Hodgepodge Hardware brads.



I went for the vintage feel with this card with lots of distressing and distress water coloring. For Tilda's background, I did a combination of water coloring and sponging with 2-3 different colors.



I used my Copics Airbrush System to color my white flowers to match the color scheme of the card.





I just want to thank Deb from the Magnolia-licious Yahoo Group for all of the support with this Christmas group. If you are not part of the group and would like to join, I would also like to say a special thanks to Diana for providing a special sale on a Christmas stamp each month in support of this Christmas Blog Hop. I hope you will go visit Magnolia-licious to see all the great Magnolia stamps she has to offer.

So from here, you can go to Barb's site to see her fabulous creation. Then follow along and enjoy all the great creations! And then, come back and join us the 25th of each month for more Christmas inspiration. If you are interested in joining our hop in the future, you need to do a couple things. Join the Magnolia-licious Yahoo Group, and then contact me so I can send you the details and add you to the list.

Have a great day.

A little Valentine

This card was for no other reason that wanting to play with these stamps. I had an idea to use black and hot pink due to these papers. Here is the result...


So, I must say that this is is not my favorite coloring job. It is a result of the growth I am experiencing learning to watercolor with distress ink. I added to the challenge by limiting my color selection to black/gray and hot pink.

In the coloring of her dress, I added some greens and blues to add some dimension to the black.

The inside of the card will say "You make my heart sing" (for my hubby).


I took this closeup picture with the sun shining on the card, trying to pick up some of the shimmer. I added some Twinkling H2O's to the sash and shoes. I also added Stickles for the ear rings. It is so hard to capture glimmer and glitz.

This card was a little stretch for me because it does not really have any extras, no flowers, no brads, no ribbon. I wanted to make it simple to focus on the image. The embellishments are built into the papers (Rock Star - DCWV).

Thanks for looking. I hope you will join me Monday in our Magnoli-licious Blog Hop. Have a great weekend!

Four in One - Heart to Heart

This card is created for four, count them four challenges. I used Pink and Gray for Cute Card Thursday. I made a Valentine for Magnolia Down Under. I did lots of layers for A Spoon Full of Sugar. The sketch is for Friday Sketchers, and here it is...


and here is the card...

Stamps: Sweet Tilda (Magnolia), Clear Impressions
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Chocolat (SEI)
Ink: Memento, Copics
Embellishments: Martha Stewart punch, Prima's, Organza ribbon, Branch punch, rhinestones.

For Tilda's dress, I layered some of the pretty papers and made her 3-D. The paper is somewhat iridescent, and really glimmers IRL.

I had loads of fun with this one.

I hope you will come visit Monday for a special blog hop. It should be lots of fun!


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Magnolia Highlites - Pretty in Pink

I am submitting this card for the Magnolia-licious Pretty in Pink Challenge and Blog Hop.

Stamps: Tilda with Dalecarlia Biggin, Park/Pond
Paper: Always Artichoke, Simiplicity (that I got from Embellish-It)
Ink: Memento, Copics
Embellishments Lace, Prima Flowers, Transparency, Sizzix die cut


In this picture, you can see the shine from the transparency a little better. I used a texture plate and dry embossed the transparency. It is easier to see this effect in person.


I sewed lace on the inside of the frame with the transparency to give it more of a window effect.

I used a die cut and Prima's flowers down the side and across the top of the card.

So, there is not really a great place for a sentiment, but you could do something fun around the edge (an after thought).

If you haven't already, check out the blog hop at Magnolia-licious Highlites. I hope you have a great week.



Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

One-Off Challenge

This post is rather different to my normal ones, no card just some very exciting news about a challenge and blog hop that will be coming February 1 that sounds like fun with a great mega prize.

So hop on over to Brenda's Blog at Floral Fantasies for more information.


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO

Simon Says Challenge - Shabby Chic

I created this for the Simon Says Challenge - Shabby Chic.

What is shabby chic you ask? Shabby Chic is "showing signs of wear and tear, distressing, whites, worn or bleached out pastels, rustic" (courtesy of Wikipedia !!).

So, I did shabby chic Western. Here is my card...


Stamps: Tilda with Horse Halter, Horse (both Magnolia), Rustic Wood Frame (All Night Media)
Paper: All Papers Stampin' Up! (retired)
Ink: Memento, Distress Ink Water Coloring
Embellishments: Prima's, Dew Drops, Twine, Jumbo Eyelet, Distress Tool, Doilie


What says shabby chic better than distress ink. I used distress ink to watercolor my image.

I used my distressing tool to distress the edges of the papers, and used distress ink to add some browns to make them "shabbier."


I used the distress ink to add some brown to the flowers to age them as well.


I added some twine and a jumbo eyelet to carry over the western theme. The background circle is a doilie. I used a stain and distress ink to age it.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!


Julie Glasgow
Durango, CO