Ladies, BettyJ, has reminded me several times about the stiffer felt. Used for the middle of your postcards. So today, I went and bought a sheet at JoAnns. I bought 1 sheet of 12 x 18 stiff white felt. It is regularly 2.49. I used a coupon for 40% off. (That's what I had right now.) So, 1.49 for one sheet.
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This is what it looks like before you cut it.
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I'm not sure if you can see the thickness or not. Here it is on "edge". It's plenty thick enough and very light weight.
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/...s/SAM_1655.jpg
I was able to cut 8 pieces of 4 x 6. So, enough for 8 postcards.
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This is all the waste I had. And, truly, I will use the 2 slightly bigger pieces for something else. Or, even piece them together like batting. And, when I have enough pieces, I will trim it to postcard size.

Right now, the regular 8 x 11 pieces are 3 for .99. I do NOT know if this is for the stiffened felt as well. Here's a link to JoAnn Fabrics. For a multi pack of multi color stiffened felt, It is on sale for 8.24 for 12 sheets. I do not know if they sell just white sheets. This is what came up when I put in "stiffened felt" in the search engine. http://www.joann.com/stiffened-9inx1...prd821383.html

Just some additional info in case you were interested. Maybe next time I buy peltex, I will price compare the two and figure out how many postcards I can cut out of 1 yard. I never buy this without a coupon or a great sale price. So, it would be interesting to know.

I'm in for this month too

count me in please as well.

Updated participant list.... Everything is looking good. :)

GramE
Judith1005
dotcomdtcm
ckcowl
Armylady2012
Banwell
Dove1615
Cuppy
CookieZenmilk
K-Roll
Nelco
nhnative
Miriam
Linda C
Owlvamp

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Here's a little bit of Inspiration to start off the month of August. I chose my inspiration from another Quilt Artist. Her Artistic ability and and her use of color is what I'm drawn to. And, her birds are a constant source of inspiration. The basic design is hers. I just tweaked it a little bit for me. Her name is Carol Turznik. (mamacjt) I was saddened that she passed away just before Mother's Day. She was extremely talented. This is NOT going to my partner. I made this one for my mother. To commemorate her one year anniversary of making postcards for her.
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And, this is the first one I sent her. Also inspired by Carol Turznik. (I think ALL my bird postcards were inspired by her.)
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/...s/SAM_1595.jpg

The postcard going to my partner is a dog lover like myself. Although, :thumbup: she has just a few more then me. It is a take on an ad I saw in a magazine. (Something that is for sale.) But, I was really struck that I could replicate this print in a slightly different way. This is going to be much simpler then other cards I've made. But, I just HAD to make it. Or, lol, at I will as soon as I get it made up.

I have just about everyone paired up. I'm just waiting to see if anyone else joins us.

3 more days to sign up!

Those postcards are so cute

Judith, thanks for the tips and all you do for our swap. May I just say I love birds too, and your cards are gorgeous.

Ms. Dotty might see mine if I haven't finished it by next week. (Mine does not have a bird though.)

Updated Participant List.

GramE
Judith1005
dotcomdtcm
ckcowl
Armylady2012
Banwell
Dove1615
Cuppy
CookieZenmilk
K-Roll
nhnative
Miriam
Linda C
Owlvamp