I've messed around with this for a week now so I'll just put it on and hope I'm in time. No time for waffle, here's what I made and I have to say it has caused me endless trouble and I don't think inchies are for me. . . not in the near future anyway:
(rubbish photography too - all in all, not a good week!).
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| I made a corner bookmark using my inchie tile as an embellishment. The card was cut then coloured with distress inks and stamped with distress. The lace is a die cut which was inked using matching colours to the card. |
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| I originally made three of these tiles and this is the best of a bad bunch! I cut inch sized pieces of thick card, painted with black acrylic and coated with three layers of black embossing powder. Next I dusted with various mica powders, heated the tile and stamped with brilliance gold ink into the molten powder. You can't see the colours so well here but it is beautifully iridescent and probably the main and only thing I'm happy with! |
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| The back of the bookmark has a piece of acetate attached to prevent it falling off the page. The card was inked and stamped as previously described. |
Your tile is absolutely beautiful Julia - I zoomed in on the photograph and the colours look fantastic! And what a great idea for a bookmark. A stunning project.
ReplyDeleteThey say it's the little things that make it special and your inchies have made your book mark that bit special :)
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Von ♥
Hey you, outstanding job here. I know you aren't happy with it but faux cloisonne can be a real oik to get right - trust me, I messed with one the other night for 3 hours!! In the end it has created a real gem for your bookmark, which is also genius btw. I'd thought about doing a bookmark recently but it didn't occur to do a corner one like this. Love it to bits. Think it may be time to focus on doing the crafting we enjoy rather than 'chasing the challenge'? That's been my reflection of the day whilst steam cleaning the cloakroom!!! Don't ask:) Hope your mojo returns v. soon. Huge hugs, Buttons x
ReplyDeleteI love this as not only is it so pretty but as a Bookworm I cannot abide anyone who turns over the corner of a book page, it is a pet hate of mine LOL.
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Lynne
Hi Julia, You may not be impressed, but I am. The colours look gorgeous, I love this technique, but have never tried it with black. I love the corner bookmark, and the acetate back is a great idea.
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To one who did not take part in the making (and its' difficulties) of it, your inchie just looks awesome. Be asured!
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die amelie x
I tried to understand how you've made the inchie, but I guess I failed a bit on that, Julia...so I just watched the pictures and I must say...It looks amazing to me, like a found treasure from old times...You did great!!! As usual :-)))
ReplyDeleteHave a nice and relaxed evening, hugs, Alie :-)
Really lovely colours for the bookmark and the inchie is amazing
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
Julia this is really gorgeous inchie and great idea, don`t be so critical!
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Well done for persevering this is absolutely gorgeous! and what a great idea for a book mark.its really lovely. Thank you for your very prompt and lovely comment you just left me, I've only just finished that post.x
ReplyDeleteI think your inchie looks greaton the bookmark, the acetate on the back is a great idea! I have never tried inchies, should imagine they are hard...I need more space to spread out! Hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing wrong with this Julia, it's a lovely inchie, and what a great idea for a bookmark.
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Hugs,
Ana K.
They do say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I guess a lot of people love what you have done here. Buttons gave me some good advice recently and said just do the challenges you really want to do, so now I do and I feel so much better and when Mr Mojo takes a hike it doesn't matter ........ is it worth a try? I think the bookmark is a genius idea, love the acetate at the back.....Crafty hugs my friend, Anne x
ReplyDeleteOoh Julia its beautiful. What fab crimbo pressies you could make of these but from the sounds of it you wouldn't want to be facing something like it anytime soon. I hope your muse returns to you soon my lovely but please be assured that the quality of your work is as fab as always.
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...this is awesome Julia, such a cool project, very inovative too!...the sky's the limit with this one and would make great little tree presents...a fabby posting...Mel :)
ReplyDeleteI think your inchie is glorious... such a luscious patina, and the finished bookmark is an object of great beauty. If this is a Mojo-less piece, I can't wait for his (inevitable) return! I think Buttons is right - I reversed my challenge pattern a while back... Unless it's a challenge that really inspires me (like the House of Bears one this month for instance), I make and then see if there are challenges which fit - incredible how often there are! But, never mind all that... I still think this piece is a wonder!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Your inchie is beautiful ! At first glance I thought I was seeing beads on it ! It makes a great embellishment for the bookmark. I've been playing around with Twinchies and I thought they were small ! Enjoy the rest of the week, Shirleyx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great bookmark! I've never played with inchies, but I think that this looks totally awesome. Love the colours and texture. You've given me some food for thought. Di
ReplyDeleteI think your inchie tile is gorgeous and I really love how you put your corner book page marker on acetate, that is genius!waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you did not enjoy this challenge but good on you for persevering with it. I must say the end result is stunning! Love that corner bookmark and what a brilliant idea putting that acetate on is. Must try that myself.
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Hugs, Neet xx
The corner book page is beautiful Shirley and your inchie is a great piece of art.
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It's beautiful, don't give in so easily. I hope you'll re-visit making inchies again soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making the deadline and playing along again this week.
Sam - Artful Times
You are way too hard on yourself! This is the coolest use of an inchie I've seen! What a cool idea, and your inchie is absolutely gorgeous! Love the black and gold...so elegant. Mojo looks good from here.
ReplyDeleteHello there, I've just popped over from Karen's blog and I'm glad I did, some lovely designs here:0) Particularly like this bookmark, beautiful stampng and colouring, Gay x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make a bookmark to display your inchie, love the colours and beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment on my post too, really appreciate it.
The other Julia x
Beautiful!!! x
ReplyDeleteI too struggle with inchies (way too small of a canvas for me!), but your creation puts any attempt of mine to shame!! Love the gold with the deep rich colors and using it for a bookmark was inspired! Fantastic creation!!
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