Mar 16 2008
Inchie Challenge!
Happy Sunday!
My friend Mish Wooderson issued a challenge this week to post a project with inchies today. Well, you all know how I feel about challenges, right? LOVE them! 
So, I created a couple projects to share with you today~ a card, and my new Inchie Index!
Spring Winged Things
I am absolutely in LOVE with this new Memory Box Aerial patterned cardstock! I had the idea to use 4 of Karen Lockhart’s Itty Bitty bugs as the focal point for a card, so when I came across this particular pattern in the pack, I knew it would work perfectly! I began by stamping my bugs on 4 white matboard inchie squares with Adirondack pitch black ink. I colored them with my Copic markers, and airbrushed some pale (Y21) yellow in the background. Then, I sponged all around the edges with Adirondack espresso ink. I also added flight patterns to the dragonfly, ladybug, and butterfly using my Copic multiliner pen. I covered the bugs with Ranger glossy accents, and set them aside to dry.
I created a faux stitched “frame” for my inchies, and embossed a border inside the faux stitched frame. I did this rather simply, turning over the cardstock, placing it on my Spellbinders tan embossing mat, and dry embossing inside of the stitched frame with my embossing stylus and a straight edge. (I just used my piercing template since I had it out.) I stamped the PaperTrey sentiment in the lower corner, then adhered this to a Prism spring willow cardbase.
I adhered my inchies to the cardfront, and embellished with some Martha Stewart vellum “confetti” leaves, and cowboy Dew Drops. For a final touch, I added some Stickles to the wings of the bee and dragonfly.
For my second project, I wanted to cover my darling little Inchie Index. I think this is the cutest little thing!! Such a great idea to keep a log of your inchies.
For this design, I used the NEW Memory Box Sprout patterned cardstock, and Karen Lockhart’s Itty Bitty inchworm. I covered my white matboard inchie square with the striped pattern, then stamped my inchworm with Adirondack espresso ink. I colored him with 3 Copic Spica glitter pens: lemon, melon and olive. It was easy to blend these 3 colors, first coloring all over with the lemon, then the melon green on the top half, and a dot of the olive on the very top. I used the melon again to blend the olive in, which created a nice shading effect! I did this same method across the bottom of the patterned paper square used for the cover.
To give some personality to my inchie, I added a strip of “grass” created from the polka dot patterned paper. I added the title with Karen Foster snap stamps, and naturally, a little bling with some pink Queen & Co pink flowers. To add some definition, I colored around the raw edge of my inchie square with an E47 (brown) Copic marker.
I wanted to add something more to my design, but didn’t want to cover any of this gorgeous paper, so I cut a scalloped square from transparency with my Spellbinders Nestability die, and machine stitched it to the cardstock base. Some grosgrain ribbon from Anna’s store, and more Martha Stewart vellum “confetti” finish off my little index!
Thanks for the challenge, Mish!! Be sure to check out Michelle, Ellen, Sharon, Debbie, and Cindy’s blogs to see what they’ve come up with! Do you receive Ellen’s newsletter? If not, you have till 6pm tonight to sign up to get your coupon that can be used tomorrow for a St Patrick’s day sale!! Sign up to be on her mailing list at the bottom of her home page HERE. And guess what?? Nestabilities will be available for preorder for this sale!!! YAHOO!!!!!
Have a lovely Sunday!! ~~HUGS!!~~
Oh my cuteness Trudee!! I love both of your creations. And I am with you on this new paper, it’s fabulous!! I am SO going to create an Inchie book cover…..you will definitely be my inspiration. That little inch worm is so darling. Thanks for playing along with my challenge.
Wow! these are both darling Trudee! Gorgeous designs adn coloring and love your transparency and stitching layers!
The Spring Winged Things is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous! I hope I don’t kill over from seeing it!
That inchie album is just too cute! I love that poka-dot grass!
Your Spring Winged Things card is simply delightful - love it!!
WOW, T….WOW! These are all adorable!!! Awww, I just love them all! I really do. Awesome job!
Oh, how cool! I thought I was in luv w/the card until I saw the book, now I need them both! inchies of hugs…….
“How Beautiful”…..Love, M…….
How cool are these projects ??!!! Love ‘em **
Love your inchie bug card, Trudee! It’s darling!
Girl, you are blowing me away!! Love these colors on all of the projects. I think my favorite is the inchies bugs..then again, who could have a favorite? They are all awesome. TFS Can’t wait for Ellen’s sale!
Very cute! I love your choice of paper and images! Adorable!!
Your card is so wonderful, T. You did an outstanding job on it. Love the Inchies Journal, too.
WOW! Your creativity knows no bounds!!
I love everything about these inchie creations! SO different but both fabulous! TFS!
Oh, Trudee! I love the card and your notebook! That paper is perfect–haven’t even seen it before, I don’t think. I love the little trails on all of your critters too–perfect!
Adorable Inchie projects, T — love how all your bugs have the same little dotted trail. Great way to showcase Inchies! Your index is wonderful, too — love the inchie border!
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for the reminder about Ellen’s sale!
Oh my GOSH these are adorable!!! I *LOVE* the embossed bugs!!!!
Too cute!!!
These inchies are stunning! Beautifully done!
WOW, my jaw hit the keyboard! The card is GORGEOUS!!!
Oh My your inchie card is so gorgeous, love the pp and the coloring, those inches are terrific! Great job on the journal too, the inchworm is too cute!
WoW!! WoW!! WoW!! I’m speechless and your creation is outstanding !!
OMG! This inchie card and cover are sooooo adorable! I have this little guy but I would have never thought of making something so cute.
These are so adorable! Thanks for sharing.
Love…Love…Love this card! And that sweet, little book is absolutely fabulous! What a wonderful idea! Lovely papers too!
Wow…I just love all of your inchie stuff!! Your bug card is beautiful, and your book is sooo cute!! Fantastic!!
Your card is WOW WOW WOW!!! From thedesigner paper to your coloring to the shading to the dimensions, FANTASTIC!!!
I’m amazed, awed and a little jealous. Great job, your work is truly amazing!
what a cute book to store them in!
Wow! This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!
love your inchie card!
These are such gorgeous projects. I’ve been eyeing that Martha confetti thinking it would look great on cards. Apparently I’m not the only one.