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A Slight Delay

Happy Friday Inchie Friends,

I had a little accident last weekend were I injured my eyes and was really hoping to be ready to post Inchie Card Sketch #5 for you yesterday, but alas, after twenty minutes of really trying to focus I realized that my eyes are not quite ready yet.

There was a split second where I thought I had lost my sight and it certainly put some things into perspective.  I have been so grateful this week for the beauty I can see in the world around me. 

I will back later today to look at all the sketches from this week and choose a winner.

Thanks for your outstanding support of the Inchie INKlings blog!

Hugs,

Lisa

Inchie Card Sketch #4 - Young at Heart

Just a quick post from me today dear Inchie Inklings friends.  Have you ever had a REALLY long week that isn't even over yet?  I know you have.  :)

First things first, let's get some winners picked for sketch #2 and #3 - no....I didn't forget.  *wink*

Week #2 Winner - Harriet Hensely

Week #3 Winner - Eveline Etten Leur

Ladies, please send your addresses to customerservice@ellenhutson.com

I think there are lots of possibilities for this sketch and have more ideas in my head to share with you this week!  For now, here is a vintagy design featuring the Graphic 45 Collection called "On The Boardwalk".  I was absolutely THRILLED when G45 released 8x8 inch paper pads as a part of their latest release.  I wish desperately that more paper companies would catch on to the fact that the scale of their designs are often too big for card makers and those of us who like all things small.

The background paper and image of the bathing beauty are both from On The Boardwalk and make the creation of a perfectly coordinated vintage card snap - not always easily done I might tell you.

The sentiment was created from the Brown Tiny Type Stickers(Cosmo Cricket) with are coming in more handy than I might have thought.  STICKERS?  But I am stamper!  I know some of you are nodding your heads right now.  C'mon.  Admit it.  Just give these babies a try and you will be surprised at how handy they are to have in your supply kit.  Did I mention that you get 15 of EVERY letter and at $1.49 who can resist?

Black Banner Ribbon Lace and Scallop Brown Vintage Crochet Trim were applied with 1/8 inch Be Creative Tape.  This tape is so narrow that you can hide it under just about anything.

A little note about Black Inchies Squares...why do *I* need them right?  Here is one reason.  White Inchies would have stuck out like a sore thumb on my black and brown card.  Even though there is just a little peeking out, it makes a difference.

The trio of trinkets to finish off the design have a distinctly beachy feel - at least that is the look I was going for!  The Vintage Pearl Trinket Pins could have come from an oyster; the truly vintage button from my grandmother's collection reminded me of those shells that have been broken and battered and smoothed into something pretty you might reach down to pick up and examine more closely; the linen thread could be tying large wooden pillars together than a seagull might land on and finally, the black "seaweed" is the Autumn Branch Punch by Martha Stewart.

Don't forget to leave a comment with a link to your sketch design on this post for a chance to win an inchie related prize!

Inchingly Yours, Lisa Strahl 

Inchie Card Sketch #3 - Canning Inchies

It's Thursday and you know what that means...it Inchie Sketch time!  Makes me soooo happy.  Without delay, let's get to the sketch - as always, don't be afraid to turn it if you are inclined.

I put together a fun little quad of fruit and preserve themed Itty Bitty stamps by Lockhart for this sketch and used Adirondack Dye Ink Pads to water color the images.

 

Stamp the IB Cherries, IB Jar of Jam, IB Jar of Berries and the IB Pear with Graphite Black Brilliance Ink (Tsukineko) on White Inchie Squares (Inchie Arts, LLC).

Press the lid of the Red Pepper Adirondack Ink to the pad and use the lid as your palette to dilute the color with a Niji Waterbrush.  Lay down a VERY light layer of ink on the cherries.

Repeat the process with Cranberry Adirondack Ink, this time just highlighting the cherries.

Lay down a light layer of Willow Adirondack Ink on the leaves and tops of the jars.

Highlight the green areas with Lettuce Adirondack Ink.

Color the Jar of Jam and Pear with Lemonade first and then highlight with Sandal Adirondack Ink.

 

Use the Red and Clear Spica Glitter Pens to add some depth to the images.

Here is a shot of my final images.

 

Other Supplies Used:

-Material Girl 6x6 Mini Deck Paper (Cosmo Cricket)

-Red Pepper Duplex Cardstock (Memory Box)

-Can It Stamp Set (Cornish Heritage Farms)

-Trinket Pins, Crystals (Maya Road)

-Scalloped Dot Border Punch (Martha Stewart)

-white pearls (Kaisercraft)

This card was just a delight to make - I hope you enjoy the sketch this week.  :)  I am going to make you wait one more day to announce the winner of this week's inchie stamp.

Inchingly Yours, Lisa

Inchie Card Sketch #2

Hello!  I can't believe it's been an whole week since the first sketch!  I am absolutely thrilled at your response, encouragement and participation.  Woot!

If you find this post and use the sketch after the closing date for the giveaway I would still love it if you left a link so I can visit your blog or gallery.  Deal?

Who's ready for Sketch #2?

I began by stamping the Peas and Carrots Dress from the Vegetable Couture Collection (Lockhart) with Lettuce Adirondack Ink on Natural White (Neenah).  I just couldn't help but pair up this dress with the Garden Variety Paper Pad (Cosmo Cricket) - what a perfect match!!

 

I colored dress as follows with Copic Markers:

Lay down a base layer of Y21 on the carrots. 

Color directly over top with R27.

 

Color over the center of each carrot with YR04 to lighten and create an orange tone.

 

Color the peas with YG63 and then color over the entire pod with G40.  Color the ruffle on the dress with Y21 and then highight with YR04 from the top; drizzle with Clear Spica Glitter Pen (Copic).  Color over the peas again, this time with the Opaque White Gel Pen (Ranger) and color the hanger with the Silver Spica.  Cut the image in half and mount onto White Inchie Squares.  Finally, add a layer of Glossy Accents over the carrots and pea pods for dimension.

I didn't have quite the right green paper to coordinate with my project so I sponged the same Lettuce ink that I stamped my image in over Natural White card stock punched with the Binding Punch border using Cut 'n Dry Foam.

Finally, sponge around the edge of each inchie with the same ink to pull it all together.

 

All papers used are from the Garden Variety Paper Pad (Cosmo Cricket), ribbon is 1 1/4 inch moss silk (May Arts) and the sentiment stamped with Jet Black Archival ink (Ranger) is from the Birds and Branches set (Hero Arts).

Finally, the winner of the first Inchie Card Sketch Challenge is Melissa Cash!

You will recieve this adorable little Itty Bitty stamp named "Inchie" by Karen Lockhart in the mail.   Please send us an email with your address.  It will be coming from Canada so be patient. :)

Please note that there will be a giveaway each week - you can be entered into the random draw if you participate, post your card and comment on the our Sketch post with your link.

Inchingly Yours, Lisa

Inchie Card Sketch #1

How exciting!  Our inaugural Inchie Card Sketch.  I'll let you in on a little secret...I already have 25 Inchie Card Sketches prepped and ready to go.  :^)

Without further adieu, go forth!  Create!  The sketch can be either portrait or landscape.  I have created a few cards below to inspire you.

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Especially For You

Supplies:

-Say Hello Stamp Set (Hero Arts)

-Sassy Petites (Cornish Heritage Farms)

-Baked with Love (Cornish Heritage Farms)

-White Inchie Squares (Inchie Arts)

-Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger)

-Spearmint and Frond 6x6 Paper Packs (Memory Box)

-Diamond Lace Edger Punch (EK Success)

-5 Petal E-Line Flowers (Prima)

-Eerie Brads (Basic Grey)

-.05 Black Multi Liner Black Pen (Copic)

Congrats Home

Supplies:

-Birds and Branches Stamp Set (Hero Arts)

-Kioshi 6x6 Paper Pad (Basic Grey)

-Coffee Archival Ink (Ranger)

-White Inchie Squares (Inchie Arts)

-Classic Trim Collection (Webster's Pages)

-1 1/4 White Silk Ribbon (May Arts)

-Glossy Accents (Ranger)

Thank You Home

 

Supplies:

-Birds and Branches Stamp Set (Hero Arts)

-Kioshi 6x6 Paper Pad (Basic Grey)

-Coffee Archival Ink (Ranger)

-White Inchie Squares (Inchie Arts)

-Classic Trim Collection (Webster's Pages)

-1 1/4 Pink Silk Ribbon (May Arts)

-Glossy Accents (Ranger)

We would LOVE to see your cards!  Please leave a comment and link to your card on this post and you just might be chosen for a little *inchie love* in your mailbox. 

Inchingly Yours, Lisa

EDITED TO ADD:  The Inchie Card Sketch Challenge is open until 12am PST the following Thursday so that you have the entire week to play along!