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Trend: Inchies

August 17, 2009 by Vikram Goyal

image by Ellen Hudson and Cindy Lyles

image by Ellen Hudson and Cindy Lyles

Have you heard of Inchies?? Well inchies are simply tiny pieces of art that measure only one inch square. The possibilities are endless, you can stamp them, collage them, whatever you like as long as they are only one inch. You can use them alone or in groups, maybe add a magnet on the back, add them to card fronts, gift tags, scrapbook pages etc. Save your cardstock and pattern paper scraps, they make perfect bases for inchies. It can be a really fun challenge to your creativity to see how much you can fit on one little square.

Ellen Hudson has a wonderful blog dedicated to inchies called Inchie Inklings, she’s shares lots of great ideas how to make and use inchies.

Join Shari Carroll from Hero Arts on Youtube for a great video on how to make a panel card with inchies.

Lisa Lee also has a terrific blog all about inchies called All in an Inch, I love the plant stakes she made!

image by All in an Inch

image by All in an Inch

Below is an inchie pendant I made. I stamped the bee onto a one inch square of glass using Staz-On ink then I sandwiched a one inch square of yellow cardstock between the stamped glass and another one inch square of glass and soldered around them, adding a jump ring. Visit my blog for more info about my pendants and soldering.

image by Heather Holbrook

image by Heather Holbrook

 

-Heather
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Have you read?

Robert Bradford’s Soft Toy Sculptures: Where Childhood Memories Meet Contemporary Art

Robert Bradford is a British artist renowned for his vibrant and imaginative sculptures crafted from recycled soft toys and other found materials. His “Toy Stories” series showcases life-size and larger-than-life representations of animals and humans, meticulously assembled from an array of colorful plastic bits, buttons, brushes, combs, and parts of clothes pegs.

Each sculpture is a playful yet poignant commentary on consumerism and the disposable nature of modern society. By repurposing discarded toys, Bradford breathes new life into these objects, transforming them into captivating works of art that invite viewers to reflect on themes of waste and sustainability. ?

Bradford’s soft toy sculptures have garnered international acclaim, with his works displayed in galleries and exhibitions worldwide. His innovative approach to art continues to inspire and engage audiences, bridging the gap between childhood nostalgia and contemporary artistic expression.?

For more information on Robert Bradford’s “Toy Stories” series and to explore his gallery, visit his official website.

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