My first set of inchies for this swap:
A close-up!
Well, after a lot of deliberation, I decided that it really wasn't fair of me to poke fun at Wendy's theme, so I decided to make a second set of inchies and this time, I actually had an idea! My sister had given me a notepad that had cats paws running up one side. They were the perfect size for an inchie, so I thought to myself, why not use them as a pattern? So, I drew the paws (no, I didn't trace them!!) on watersoluble stabilizer, sandwiched a piece of tulle (fine netting) between two layers and then free motion machine stitched. Of course, my paws had to be just a little different, so my kitty has paws of a different colour!! The inchie base is recycled cereal box cardboard,treated with a coat of gesso for 'tooth' and then monoprinted with acrylics. I also included a little square of Angelina Fibre for sparkle.
Just a little closer so that you can see the detail.
Now all I need to do is figure out what I'm going to do with the first set! Decisions, decisions!!
10 comments:
the first set are quite obviously miniatuar dinosaur eggs, and dinos had paws.
the 2nd set are a lot of fun, Charlie's paws after he's run thru the paint tins.
You could swap them to interested bloggers - hint, hint!!
I have never heard of inchies before. Cute idea though!
Glass bowl. White sand. Inchies on top. That's how I display mine.
Since you like inchies, have you thought of joining along Every Inchie Monday?
http://everyinchiemonday.blogspot.com/
1st set make very small gift boxes... 2nd set, be sure to send me one!!!
These are great.
Are they really just one inch square?
Thanks for all your comments!
Kaite - I didn't think about dinosaurs, but great idea!
Roberta - just Google them and you will be in for a world of wonder!! Inchies can and are made in all sorts of media. You're only limited by your imagination.
Judy, I didn't think about sand, but that's a great idea!
Dolores, I do follow that blog, but I'm not sure that I would ever be that disciplined. Other creative pursuits would get in the way.
Beth, nice try!! I have lots of the first set, but most of the second are already spoken for. I mailed nine off to England already. I'll be sure to think of you if I find one with no name attached. LOL!
Penny, Yes mam!! One inch square!! Of course, I make up the backgrounds in a larger piece and then slice them up and embellish. They're fun to do and involve a very small time commitment. A good in-between project.
both are cute! had to laugh over dino eggs.
Feel free to poke ;) I like loose themes and your first set would have been 'allowed'. I am a happy swapper because I got one of each :):)
Rachel, thanks and the dino comment from Kaite made me giggle as well!!
Wendy, I really like both sets, but would have just sent the first if Diane hadn't decided to make another set. I'm more than happy to have sent both to you. In fact, I actually felt a little guilty because of the postage and the fact that I didn't send another envelope or label. I figured that I'd make it up to you at some later time. BTW, I knew you wouldn't mind me poking fun at you!!
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