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Thursday, October 9, 2014

CardMaker Magazine - Inchie Arts Blog Hop!!!

Hello Crafty Friends!!!

Welcome to CardMaker Magazine - Inchie Arts blog hop!!!
If you are not familiar with Art Squares , you can check it out here.

I'm using Inchie Arts art squares for the first time...this stuff is absolutely amazing.
They are precision cut matboard in variety of sizes...like 1", 2" , 3" & 4".
They are like mini canvases to me.

The theme for the hop is FALL.
I love fall colors!!!

I used 3" Art square for my first card...
As I mentioned its like a mini canvas.
I stamped the card base using Hero Arts leaves stamp with white ink.
Then created my focal art square.
I used Gelatos and layer of stamping and stenciling for the background. Then added few diecut leaves( cut using Lawn Fawn dies and glitter paper, vellum and balsa wood).
For my sentiment I used a flair.
I love how this card turned out!!

This card is for the following challenges...
City Crafter Challenge - Leaves.
Simon Says Stamp : Use Watercolors.
Great Impressions - - Autumnal Elegance.

Next card set is using 2" art squares...
These 2" art squares were perfect for my 4 x 4 thank you card set.
Clean and simple... just heat embossed the sentiment with white and various leaves with gold, then sponged some distress ink over it. Also added few white ink splatters.
All stamps are from Paper Smooches.
This card set will make a perfect gift!!

Here are the photo of individual cards...




This card set is for the following challenges...
CASology: Splatters.
Paper Smooches Sparks: Anything Goes.
Virginia's View Challenge: CAS.

My last card is using 1" art squares..also known as Inchies...

Really these art squares are super fun to work with!!!
For this card I heat embossed the background using Hero Arts stamp and white embossing powder.
Then I heat embossed few inchies with the same stamp and white EP.
Colored the Inchies with distress ink and waterbrush.
Adhere them randomly on the cardfront.  Added some gold splatters ,gold enamel dots & rhinestones.
The sentiment is from Casual Fridays stamps.

This card is for the following challenges...
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes.
AAA - Play with watercolors.
Stamping Sensations - Autumn Colors.

Hope these projects inspire you try out these Art Squares from Inchie Arts!
I love them...you will see many more projects using these on my blog in future.

Here is the complete hop list...

Hop along to see all the amazing creations and don't forget leave a comment on each stop.
Inchie Art is hosting a great giveaway!!

Thanks for stopping by!!


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55 comments:

  1. DebbieOctober 9, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    love the thank you set...beautiful

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  2. Susanne VargasOctober 9, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    All of those cards are gorgeous pieces of art! Totally love them!

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  3. Theresa MomberOctober 9, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Wow! Everything is just so beautiful!

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  4. SD poojaOctober 9, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    Beautiful cards..first one stunning !

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  5. KristyOctober 9, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Great colors and ideas!

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  6. Jeanne J. October 9, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Wow!! So many stunning projects I love them all. The gold leaf on the first just takes my breath away.. but I think the last is really clever with the embossed leaves and gold spray.

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  7. NikkiOctober 9, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    These are just fabulous love all the fall colours

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  8. Patti JOctober 9, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    I can't choose a favorite! These are so beautiful! Thank you for sharing :)

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  9. ColleenOctober 9, 2014 at 12:20 PM

    Fantastic! Every project you did was amazing!

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  10. BrookeOctober 9, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    Love the sparkle and gold accents!

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  11. AnonymousOctober 9, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    This is new to me too and I'm loving it. So easy to use and less waste.
    Love your cards. They are so pretty and colorful.
    thanks for sharing.

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  12. CharkOctober 9, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    really beautiful and that first one should be framed on a wall--artistic!

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  13. UnknownOctober 9, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    Piali, they are all just gorgeous! I can't pick a fave, I love them all :)

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  14. UnknownOctober 9, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Awesome cards. Really love that 4x4 gift set. I just bought some twinchies, so I'm looking forward to playing with those. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. cmOctober 9, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    ...THUD! That's me, in jaw-dropped, breath-taken away awe at the stunning beauty of what you've created and shared with us here. Incredibly lovely and stunning! Perfect showcase for the pairing of images and inchies!
    ~c

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  16. BunnyOctober 9, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I've never heard of art squares. Yours are breathtaking. I love the fall colors.

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  17. DeeptiOctober 9, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    These are simply amazing :)

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  18. DeeptiOctober 9, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    These are simply amazing :)

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  19. Beverly PerdueOctober 9, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    Thanks for sharing all your beautiful projects. The backgrounds you created are stunning!

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  20. AnonymousOctober 9, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    All your projects were gorgeous...but I especially love the set of cards - simply elegant!!

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  21. LinOctober 9, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Beautiful cards, Piali! Looks like you enjoy autumn as much as I do! Thanks so much for sharing these with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

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  22. Sue DOctober 9, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Beautiful colors and designs.

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  23. Virginia L.October 9, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    You have used these inchies so beautifully! I love how rich and gorgeous against the black frame with the white card stock! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia’s View Clean and Simple Challenge!

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  24. Rubeena I.October 10, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    wow amazing cards!!!!

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  25. HussenaOctober 10, 2014 at 1:13 AM

    Such stunning cards Piali .. Such beautiful layers and colors on each of them they truly look like small pieces of mini art ..I loved them :)

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  26. Linda BeesonOctober 10, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    What really great little creations! LOVE the colors, your ideas

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  27. Mynn xxOctober 10, 2014 at 2:27 AM

    These are all GORGEOUS! I adore the white stamping on the gray--looks so velvety! Thanks for joining us at Great Impressions! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  28. rozwillster@gmail.comOctober 10, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    LOVE YOUR CARD SET!!

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  29. Beth Norman-RobertsOctober 10, 2014 at 9:25 AM

    Gosh, your projects are so unique. How nice to have a handful of thank you notes on hand.

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  30. ~amy~October 10, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Piali, you're been a busy girl! These are ALL super Fabulous!

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  31. conilOctober 10, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Drooling here. Honestly everthing on this post knocks me out. Incredible.

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  32. BrendaOctober 10, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    You have certainly inspired me, haven't done any inches in years! These cards are gorgeous!

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  33. Olga DirektorenkoOctober 10, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Amazing artwork!

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  34. JennieOctober 10, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Absolutely stunning Piali! Love the sponging and the design!

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  35. SharonOctober 10, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    All great designs and all so pretty. Especially like the thank you notes.

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  36. Isha GuptaOctober 10, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Awesome cards. Love the first one so much Piali.

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  37. ArdythOctober 10, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Gorgeous colours with depth and richness! So glad you joined us at CASology this week!

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  38. Mary C. NasserOctober 10, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Especially love your first card! Delightful!!

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  39. AnonymousOctober 10, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    Love the gold leaves!

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  40. Barb SchmidtOctober 10, 2014 at 11:34 PM

    You are amazing. And your cards are pretty nice, too. Lol
    Seriously, they are all beautiful. I love your color use.

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  41. brendaOctober 11, 2014 at 4:07 AM

    A beautiful fusion of Autumnal colours on your pretty cards Piali.

    Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us at Stamping Sensations challenge.

    B x

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  42. Ros CrawfordOctober 11, 2014 at 5:15 AM

    My goodness these are all so beautiful!! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

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  43. SidOctober 11, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    Beautiful cards Piali !! I have also become your latest blog follower !

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  44. JuliaOctober 11, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    So creative and fun. Beautiful fall colors and lovely creations. I love the "inches" card that you did with the heat embossing and distressed inks. Great CAS. Thanks so much for playing along with AAA Cards this week.

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  45. StellaOctober 11, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    Your cards are gorgeous. And I love your take on our challenge. Your first card is my favorite. Love that! Thank you so much for joining us at CCCB!

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  46. UnknownOctober 11, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    I loved your cards1

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  47. UnknownOctober 11, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    I loved your cards1

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  48. PapertanglerOctober 11, 2014 at 8:48 PM

    Oh my gosh I am so inspired. I like how you heat embossed a background pattern on the same colored card stock for two projects. Love the detail of the mixed media card 1. Especially the aspen leaves in three types of materials. Love the 4" card set. But my fave is the last card. I like how you repeated the subtle background pattern in bold fall colors.

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  49. PattyOctober 12, 2014 at 1:16 AM

    Wow...thanks for all the inspiration!

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  50. Denise BryantOctober 12, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Awesome colors and textures! Fall is my favorite time of year... beautiful leaf designs too, so perfect for fall creating!

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  51. Lynne KOctober 12, 2014 at 7:09 PM

    Your autumn inchies are gorgeous, and I love the embossed background. Thank you for sharing your lovely card with us at Stamping Sensations.

    Lynne

    PS. Your other cards are just as beautiful!

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  52. Gillian ROctober 13, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Wow, what a gorgeous selection of cards, love the delicate splatter. Thank you so much for joining this week at CASology

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  53. My Paper EpiphanyOctober 13, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Wow, what an amazing array of card! I am sold on Inchies now! I love all your beautiful creations!

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  54. KatieOctober 14, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    Oh my gosh, all of these cards are wonderful! I especially like how you used the gelatos and stencils on the first square. Your card set for fall is beautiful! And I love your last card as well. Awesome work!! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  55. jonim52October 24, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    Lovely! Thanks for joining us at Great Impressions.

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I appreciate your comments!
Thanks for stopping by!
Piali.