I have an ongoing crafty problem: I cannot make cards.
I just can't.
I have no card mojo at all.
However, I have found a clever workaround!
Lisa from Inchie Arts sent me a package bursting at the seams with wonderful Inchie Arts products!
But before I get into that, let's discuss what inchies are, in case you don't know. Inchies are 1"x1" pieces of art. Tiny, tiny little treasures! Twinchies are 2"x2" pieces of work. And they feel huge after working on an inchie!
Inchie Arts makes mat board squares (black, white, and in 5 neutral tones) in 1", 1.5" and 2" sizes. I received a wonderful assortment of them plus some small cards and envelopes called "Inchie Notes." Can you already visualize my solution to my inability to make cards?
Basically, I made a bunch of inchies and twinchies and whatever you call that in-between size, and glued them onto the cards! Check it out:
I used a Sakura Pigma Micron to draw the designs and my Sakura Glaze Pens to color them in.
This is a twinchie and I used watercolor crayons to create the big heart. The mat board squares are really wonderful. They take dry and wet media. Don't wrinkle or peel. They stood up to the heat gun really well. And lots of layers. I'm definitely a fan.
This is a decorated inchie on top of a 1.5" black square. I used a Sakura Pen Touch Gold Paint Pen to create the dashes on the black mat board.
Did this one the same way I did the first card with the four inchies. Pigma Micron and then Glaze pens.
And there you have it! A collection of little tiny Valentine's Day cards!
Thanks for stopping by!
Beautiful cards! I especially loved the four Inchies and the colors of the “You have my whole heart…” Gorgeous work! You’re definitely part of the card-making club now!
Beautiful cards! I especially loved the four Inchies and the colors of the “You have my whole heart…” Gorgeous work! You’re definitely part of the card-making club now!
Beautiful cards! I especially loved the four Inchies and the colors of the “You have my whole heart…” Gorgeous work! You’re definitely part of the card-making club now!
Beautiful cards! I especially loved the four Inchies and the colors of the “You have my whole heart…” Gorgeous work! You’re definitely part of the card-making club now!
Wow! I love these, especially the first and the last one! I’m not a cardmaker either but this is definitely a good inspiration to start making some! (Why on earth did I sign up for a birthdaycard-swap?!) Thanks so much!!
Wow! I love these, especially the first and the last one! I’m not a cardmaker either but this is definitely a good inspiration to start making some! (Why on earth did I sign up for a birthdaycard-swap?!) Thanks so much!!
Wow! I love these, especially the first and the last one! I’m not a cardmaker either but this is definitely a good inspiration to start making some! (Why on earth did I sign up for a birthdaycard-swap?!) Thanks so much!!
Wow! I love these, especially the first and the last one! I’m not a cardmaker either but this is definitely a good inspiration to start making some! (Why on earth did I sign up for a birthdaycard-swap?!) Thanks so much!!
I’m a big fan of Inchies, and I love this post and the ideas it gives me to combine Inchies with cardmaking! Maybe I’ll get started on NEXT Valentine’s day today…Thanks!
I’m a big fan of Inchies, and I love this post and the ideas it gives me to combine Inchies with cardmaking! Maybe I’ll get started on NEXT Valentine’s day today…Thanks!
I’m a big fan of Inchies, and I love this post and the ideas it gives me to combine Inchies with cardmaking! Maybe I’ll get started on NEXT Valentine’s day today…Thanks!
I’m a big fan of Inchies, and I love this post and the ideas it gives me to combine Inchies with cardmaking! Maybe I’ll get started on NEXT Valentine’s day today…Thanks!
Now those are some fabulous cards Julie!! Love love love them!
Now those are some fabulous cards Julie!! Love love love them!
Now those are some fabulous cards Julie!! Love love love them!
Now those are some fabulous cards Julie!! Love love love them!
I love how they are all so colorful and unique unlike 99.9999% of cards right now! Also, from your DVD I got those Sakura glaze pens…best. thing. in. the. world.
I love how they are all so colorful and unique unlike 99.9999% of cards right now! Also, from your DVD I got those Sakura glaze pens…best. thing. in. the. world.
I love how they are all so colorful and unique unlike 99.9999% of cards right now! Also, from your DVD I got those Sakura glaze pens…best. thing. in. the. world.
I love how they are all so colorful and unique unlike 99.9999% of cards right now! Also, from your DVD I got those Sakura glaze pens…best. thing. in. the. world.
They say good things come in small packages and boy is that true with these. Julie these are really cool!
They say good things come in small packages and boy is that true with these. Julie these are really cool!
They say good things come in small packages and boy is that true with these. Julie these are really cool!
They say good things come in small packages and boy is that true with these. Julie these are really cool!
When it comes to cards I have a huge problem making them as well. But these are wonderful, love the ideas:) Must try them out sometime!
When it comes to cards I have a huge problem making them as well. But these are wonderful, love the ideas:) Must try them out sometime!
When it comes to cards I have a huge problem making them as well. But these are wonderful, love the ideas:) Must try them out sometime!
When it comes to cards I have a huge problem making them as well. But these are wonderful, love the ideas:) Must try them out sometime!
Hi Julie,
Thanks for sharing your tiny works of Art, I luv them and what a neat idea to make them into cards, especially luv the 4th card, that alphabet behind the heart shape is amazing and the gold edgings. I luv all the colors you used on the cards, full of cheer….
Happy Valentine’s
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Hi Julie,
Thanks for sharing your tiny works of Art, I luv them and what a neat idea to make them into cards, especially luv the 4th card, that alphabet behind the heart shape is amazing and the gold edgings. I luv all the colors you used on the cards, full of cheer….
Happy Valentine’s
*
Hi Julie,
Thanks for sharing your tiny works of Art, I luv them and what a neat idea to make them into cards, especially luv the 4th card, that alphabet behind the heart shape is amazing and the gold edgings. I luv all the colors you used on the cards, full of cheer….
Happy Valentine’s
*
Hi Julie,
Thanks for sharing your tiny works of Art, I luv them and what a neat idea to make them into cards, especially luv the 4th card, that alphabet behind the heart shape is amazing and the gold edgings. I luv all the colors you used on the cards, full of cheer….
Happy Valentine’s
*
Love! And Happy Valentines Day!
Love! And Happy Valentines Day!
Love! And Happy Valentines Day!
Love! And Happy Valentines Day!
I ADORE these! I’m no good at making cards, either, so this is fabulous inspiration!
(BTW, Gracie and I were so inspired by your painted totes that we made one together- I will have to post photos so you can see- she’s LOVED it. So much fun and it came out so lovely!)
I ADORE these! I’m no good at making cards, either, so this is fabulous inspiration!
(BTW, Gracie and I were so inspired by your painted totes that we made one together- I will have to post photos so you can see- she’s LOVED it. So much fun and it came out so lovely!)
I ADORE these! I’m no good at making cards, either, so this is fabulous inspiration!
(BTW, Gracie and I were so inspired by your painted totes that we made one together- I will have to post photos so you can see- she’s LOVED it. So much fun and it came out so lovely!)
I ADORE these! I’m no good at making cards, either, so this is fabulous inspiration!
(BTW, Gracie and I were so inspired by your painted totes that we made one together- I will have to post photos so you can see- she’s LOVED it. So much fun and it came out so lovely!)
How adorable! Thanks for all you do! Happy Valentines Day to you and your sweetie!
How adorable! Thanks for all you do! Happy Valentines Day to you and your sweetie!
How adorable! Thanks for all you do! Happy Valentines Day to you and your sweetie!
How adorable! Thanks for all you do! Happy Valentines Day to you and your sweetie!
oh stop! you rock at whatever you make! 🙂 i’m the opposite, can’t seem to work on a bigger scale for the life of me!
oh stop! you rock at whatever you make! 🙂 i’m the opposite, can’t seem to work on a bigger scale for the life of me!
oh stop! you rock at whatever you make! 🙂 i’m the opposite, can’t seem to work on a bigger scale for the life of me!
oh stop! you rock at whatever you make! 🙂 i’m the opposite, can’t seem to work on a bigger scale for the life of me!
What a killer way to get around no card mojo!! I love it!! Thank goodness for you and your blog, I can’t tell you how much you inspire me every day 🙂
What a killer way to get around no card mojo!! I love it!! Thank goodness for you and your blog, I can’t tell you how much you inspire me every day 🙂
What a killer way to get around no card mojo!! I love it!! Thank goodness for you and your blog, I can’t tell you how much you inspire me every day 🙂
What a killer way to get around no card mojo!! I love it!! Thank goodness for you and your blog, I can’t tell you how much you inspire me every day 🙂
Simply speechless! Your creativity and fabulous artwork is a great match for the Inchie Arts squares. Thank you Julie for giving them a shot – so glad you like working with them! It was great meeting you at CHA!!
Simply speechless! Your creativity and fabulous artwork is a great match for the Inchie Arts squares. Thank you Julie for giving them a shot – so glad you like working with them! It was great meeting you at CHA!!
Simply speechless! Your creativity and fabulous artwork is a great match for the Inchie Arts squares. Thank you Julie for giving them a shot – so glad you like working with them! It was great meeting you at CHA!!
Simply speechless! Your creativity and fabulous artwork is a great match for the Inchie Arts squares. Thank you Julie for giving them a shot – so glad you like working with them! It was great meeting you at CHA!!
these are all awesome – i think you’re not allowed to say that you can’t make cards. 😉
these are all awesome – i think you’re not allowed to say that you can’t make cards. 😉
these are all awesome – i think you’re not allowed to say that you can’t make cards. 😉
these are all awesome – i think you’re not allowed to say that you can’t make cards. 😉
adorable, love doing inchies.
adorable, love doing inchies.
adorable, love doing inchies.
adorable, love doing inchies.
Gorgeous! Amazing! Love the bright colours! Great way to come up with cards!
Gorgeous! Amazing! Love the bright colours! Great way to come up with cards!
Gorgeous! Amazing! Love the bright colours! Great way to come up with cards!
Gorgeous! Amazing! Love the bright colours! Great way to come up with cards!
I love these cards!!!
I love these cards!!!
I love these cards!!!
I love these cards!!!
You have just expanded your talent resume. Cards are just miniature canvases! Simply gorgeous!
You have just expanded your talent resume. Cards are just miniature canvases! Simply gorgeous!
You have just expanded your talent resume. Cards are just miniature canvases! Simply gorgeous!
You have just expanded your talent resume. Cards are just miniature canvases! Simply gorgeous!
Well, I think you solved that dilemma and made some awesome cards!
Well, I think you solved that dilemma and made some awesome cards!
Well, I think you solved that dilemma and made some awesome cards!
Well, I think you solved that dilemma and made some awesome cards!
Love your inchies and twinchies! 🙂
Love your inchies and twinchies! 🙂
Love your inchies and twinchies! 🙂
Love your inchies and twinchies! 🙂
These are just adorable! Love the bright vibrant colors! 🙂
You make awesome cards!
These are just adorable! Love the bright vibrant colors! 🙂
You make awesome cards!
These are just adorable! Love the bright vibrant colors! 🙂
You make awesome cards!
These are just adorable! Love the bright vibrant colors! 🙂
You make awesome cards!
LOVE the color and texture on the last one Julie!
LOVE the color and texture on the last one Julie!
LOVE the color and texture on the last one Julie!
LOVE the color and texture on the last one Julie!
Love these! Hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love these! Hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love these! Hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Love these! Hope you had a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Now that’s an idea to make cards! (I’m not good at card-making either) I never tried inchies, but I’m looking forward to next Month (lots of free time!) and filling some of that time with inchies/twinchies!
Now that’s an idea to make cards! (I’m not good at card-making either) I never tried inchies, but I’m looking forward to next Month (lots of free time!) and filling some of that time with inchies/twinchies!
Now that’s an idea to make cards! (I’m not good at card-making either) I never tried inchies, but I’m looking forward to next Month (lots of free time!) and filling some of that time with inchies/twinchies!
Now that’s an idea to make cards! (I’m not good at card-making either) I never tried inchies, but I’m looking forward to next Month (lots of free time!) and filling some of that time with inchies/twinchies!
I love inchies and I’ve learned so much from you! You are wonderful!
I love inchies and I’ve learned so much from you! You are wonderful!
I love inchies and I’ve learned so much from you! You are wonderful!
I love inchies and I’ve learned so much from you! You are wonderful!
Very beautiful cards!
Very beautiful cards!
Very beautiful cards!
Very beautiful cards!
Are you kidding? No card mojo? You are mistaken my friend as these cards are beautiful and so very Julie. I love them and it’s such a treat to see a Julie card.
Thanks for the info on the inchies – I’ve been wondering what the heck those things were!
(and thank you for recommending me to Emily 😉 So very appreciated!)
Are you kidding? No card mojo? You are mistaken my friend as these cards are beautiful and so very Julie. I love them and it’s such a treat to see a Julie card.
Thanks for the info on the inchies – I’ve been wondering what the heck those things were!
(and thank you for recommending me to Emily 😉 So very appreciated!)
Are you kidding? No card mojo? You are mistaken my friend as these cards are beautiful and so very Julie. I love them and it’s such a treat to see a Julie card.
Thanks for the info on the inchies – I’ve been wondering what the heck those things were!
(and thank you for recommending me to Emily 😉 So very appreciated!)
Are you kidding? No card mojo? You are mistaken my friend as these cards are beautiful and so very Julie. I love them and it’s such a treat to see a Julie card.
Thanks for the info on the inchies – I’ve been wondering what the heck those things were!
(and thank you for recommending me to Emily 😉 So very appreciated!)
So beautiful! Haha! Yah That cards are really impressive. Lovely designs. I guess all of us likes your mojo. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
So beautiful! Haha! Yah That cards are really impressive. Lovely designs. I guess all of us likes your mojo. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
So beautiful! Haha! Yah That cards are really impressive. Lovely designs. I guess all of us likes your mojo. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
So beautiful! Haha! Yah That cards are really impressive. Lovely designs. I guess all of us likes your mojo. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
I am so excited to start receiving some wonderfully created ideas from this group. I can’t wait to get started and put my “creativeness” touch on these little pieces of art.
What I love about crafting, especially paper crafting, most everyone is not afraid to share their ideas, knowing it only leads to more creativeness for them and others.
I am so excited to start receiving some wonderfully created ideas from this group. I can’t wait to get started and put my “creativeness” touch on these little pieces of art.
What I love about crafting, especially paper crafting, most everyone is not afraid to share their ideas, knowing it only leads to more creativeness for them and others.
I am so excited to start receiving some wonderfully created ideas from this group. I can’t wait to get started and put my “creativeness” touch on these little pieces of art.
What I love about crafting, especially paper crafting, most everyone is not afraid to share their ideas, knowing it only leads to more creativeness for them and others.
I am so excited to start receiving some wonderfully created ideas from this group. I can’t wait to get started and put my “creativeness” touch on these little pieces of art.
What I love about crafting, especially paper crafting, most everyone is not afraid to share their ideas, knowing it only leads to more creativeness for them and others.
Great work
Great work
Great work
Great work
Wow! I love these, especially the first and the last one!
Wow! I love these, especially the first and the last one!
Wow! I love these, especially the first and the last one!
Wow! I love these, especially the first and the last one!