Inchie Cards
Today I had planned to get a lot of work done. We all know what comes of "the best laid plans of mice and men," don't we? I still have a couple of 3" x 3" cards to share with you tonight, both with "inchie" focal points.
First I have a bird card using scalloped squares, Memory Box Aerial paper, and a bit
of bling. I colored the birds in with the Copic markers pictured below. The deep yellow grosgrain ribbon and cardstock are PaperTrey Ink's Summer Sunshine. I used a Crafty Secrets sentiment inside, "Love warms every nest." (Is it just me, or does anyone else think that this looks like a mother bird lecturing a baby bird? I think my perception has been colored by my day!)
My second inchie card has a soldered centerpiece that is attached by a glue dot; it could be removed to be used as a magnet. I chose a larger image, basket of peaches, and selected my favorite square inch of it to color and frame. Most of the markers were the same as the ones above, with the addition of a deeper green (G99) and some peach/pink tones (YR21, R02, R83). The rhinestones are teal, citron, and clear. I used a stamped background on this one, CHF's Scratched Grid backgrounder. The ribbon is some SU white taffeta.
If you have been playing with inchies, don't forget to check out the Inchie Inklings blog for challenges and tips. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Credits
Stamps: Birds and Peaches by Lockhart Stamp Company; Scratched Grid Backgrounder by Cornish Heritage Farms
Cardstock: Neenah Solar White, PaperTrey Ink Summer Sunshine, and Prism Frosted Teal
Paper: Memory Box Aerial
Accessories: Hero Arts Rhinestone Stickers, PaperTrey and Stampin' Up Ribbon, inchie supplies and soldering supplies from Ellen Hutson, LLC
Tools: Markers by Copic, Dies by Spellbinders Paper
LOL! You're so right - it does look like a mother bird with her head held high lecturing the baby!! Your coloring is awesome!
Posted by: Smriti | May 02, 2008 at 11:17 PM
These are so cute!! Love the smaller square cards to showcase those inchies! Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Michele | May 02, 2008 at 11:47 PM
These are such sweet little cards! I'm loving orange and sky blue together lately; one of my favorite color combos.
Posted by: Steph | May 03, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Fantastic inchies! Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | May 03, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Very, very cute
Posted by: Courtney | May 03, 2008 at 02:56 AM
These cards are absolutely precious! I especially love the little birdies - very sweet.
Posted by: Lauren Vincitorio | May 03, 2008 at 06:11 AM
Both are super-cute, Debbie! Love the beautiful colors of both of them!
Posted by: Tammy Hershberger | May 03, 2008 at 06:45 AM
LOVE those....and your color selection is awesome! Those inchies are way too cute!
Posted by: Michelle R | May 03, 2008 at 07:40 AM
Simply adorable!! Both are crisp and simple and the colors are just right!
Posted by: Becca | May 03, 2008 at 08:14 AM
The inchie cards are great. I love the color combos. T
Posted by: Karen Q | May 03, 2008 at 10:09 AM
I love the card with the little birds and it does look like a mom lecturing her baby bird. I never thought of that before but it sure looks like it! Love both the cards! They are so cute!!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 03, 2008 at 10:14 AM
This is really cute, and you made me laugh because yes, it does look to me like a mommy bird lecturing a little birdie! ;-)
Posted by: Bee | May 03, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Nice work with the inchies. Love the coloring on these cards. The things we see in our images...
Posted by: Annapurna | May 03, 2008 at 11:40 AM
beauties, both!
Posted by: jenn nahrstadt | May 03, 2008 at 11:59 AM
Brilliant!
Posted by: Linda Marie | May 03, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Your work is beautiful and so inspiring. BTW, I've nominated your blog for an award. Please see my blog for details: http://michellesrubberroom.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Michelle | May 03, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Great inchie cards Debbie...
Posted by: Janine | May 03, 2008 at 01:07 PM
These inchies are gorgeous!!! All your art is gorgeous! I think it is mama bird teaching the baby how to sing their song, the song of life:)
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 03, 2008 at 02:17 PM
they are wonderful thanks for showing us i am inspired now to make more inchies
Posted by: susanbluerobot | May 03, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Wow, what a terrific blog you have. I love how you have used your inchies. I may have to give them a try.
Posted by: Theresa | May 03, 2008 at 09:32 PM
gorgeous cards girl! Love those little birdies!!
Posted by: kandis | May 03, 2008 at 10:15 PM
Oh ..those are darling!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | May 03, 2008 at 10:45 PM
These both are just darling, amazing what you can do in such small scale!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | May 04, 2008 at 07:32 AM
I need some advise I have enough money saved to buy a set of 72 copics which set would you recommend buying or are 36's better. Thanks Ann
Posted by: Ann Lind | May 04, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Yes, it looks like a lecturing mama. But notice that the baby bird's mouth is wide open as well, I think we all know what's going on here! The card is adorable, I love the wide ribbon on the smaller card, and your coloring is perfect.
Posted by: Carla (stargirl) | May 04, 2008 at 08:46 AM