Inchies with MIM

What fun this was, from start to finish.

Lexi shows us a technique called, 'inchies', and with her fabulous tips

I made this card.

She demonstrated how to create bg interest in the 1 inch strips before stamping the image. 

She used small images, and I did too, but not on all the squares. She used sides and corners,

not just the centers to do the stamping. Loved how she popped

up the cubes with foam. And I have enough extras to do another card!

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Happy Summer Birthday

Happy Monday Morning to all!

Lexi Daly shows us some different card making today,

at PapertreyInk.

Using Pantone Chips for inspiration and definitely color

matching too, it's all about using and hi lighting a simple object.

I didn't think I'd like this as much as I did.

But after visiting Lexi's blog and her pinterest board on 

Pantone inspiration,I'm hooked!

 

I needed a card for a brother in law, one who loves growing his own fruit,

so went right to 'Still Life Summer'. 

My card needed to be a wider width than an A2 to accommodate the 3 chips,

 and after some measurement calculations (which I'm horrible at!), 

came up with a 4" x 6 1/4".

My chips are 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" square, as Lexi suggests, with 3/4" x 1 3/4" band

at the bottom for sentiment.

Birthday Classics: June & Happiness in Bloom for the sentiments

I'll be doing a custom envelope for this one, which is OK, when it's

thankfully, hand delivered.

Each color chip was sponged to match the die cut image.

I used PTI inks for all.

Melon Berry & Pale Peony for the peach

Scarlett Jewel & Pure Poppy for the strawberries

Mint Julep & Green Parakeet for the lime.

Great Fun doing this card, and looking forward to 

seeing what all of you do!

Stay cool, supposed to get to 110 here today =(

Make It Monday #288: Pantone Chip Inspired Cards