Tilt a Whirl

The local fair is winding up today, and while I didn't attend I saw the sights and heard the sounds, and smelled the yummy food each day I left work. I subscribe to a blog run by a very talented local gal...and this card design was posted this week. The butterfly spins. I used heat and stick powder to attach the glitter..this is a great technique and it keeps your glitter in place, rather than flaking off before you can get the card in the mail. I used all new in colours, along with the Dreams du Jour stamp set. Yorkview Ladies...we are making this card on Wed...as part of our Getting Punchy workshop.

Enjoy this beautiful day. They are calling for a rain warning later today, but right now it is sunny, hot and hazy!

Beate's Weekend Challenge

Here is my card for Beate's weekend sketch challenge. A recurring comment I hear from my friends is "where do you get all your ideas?" The answer...from searching blogs such as Beate's, as well as doing some of the challenges posted each day on Splitcoasts
tampers. Look through galleries, set up a "favourite" file on your web and check them out daily. My only ask...make sure you give credit to the original designer. There are wonderful talented ladies out there and they deserve the credit if we "borrow" an idea. I am giving credit to MJ Albright for the medalion in the centre of the card. This is made with the new scallop punch. Be sure to check out her site for other great ideas (http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2008/07/)

This card uses all new in colours..kiwi kiss, and the bela rose designer paper. The stamped image is from the set "Dreams du Jour". Have a creative day..I am starting a 6 day week...it will be a long one. However, now that my stampin space is so tidy..maybe I can sneak in a project or 2..

fs83 Splitcoast Challenge..Dreams

Each Sunday there is a featured stamper challenge, over on Splitcoast. You are directed to a gallery, select a card,then go make your own. Check out the challenges, there is a new one everyday. This is a terrific way to get tips and techniques. Give it a try, then post a comment and let me know what you did.