Wednesday, May 21, 2008

What to do with your inchies?

Inchie swaps are hot right now. Inchies are little pieces of art defined buy their size - one square inch.  I'm not big on doing swaps, mainly because I don't know what to do with the art I get in return.  This little modified accordion book, made from origami star shapes, is perfect for storing and showing off these tiny treasures.  Here are some pictures:

Individual inchies, mounted on black cardstock:




Cover of accordion star book:

Book spread out:
Close-ups:

13 comments:

Victoria Pittman said...

These look kind of fun...but what I really like are your paste paper work at the bottom.
Luscious colors!

I've been too wrapped up in my infrared stuff lately and haven't been doing any "hands in/on" artwork.
I have the latest shots on my blog now from Maine!

vicky

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Yogi said...

Very nice way to display those inchies. And the incheies are nice too.

Ramesh Gandhi said...

what a beautiful bookform - and you've used it perfectly to display the inchies. Was the form your own invention?

Quietfire said...

Very sweet! What a treasure!

Michelle W said...

What a clever way to show off those little pieces of art.

Teresa J. Wilber said...

I keep telling my husband that there's a good reason to hang on to all of those tiny scraps of paper!! Good example!

Margaret McCarthy Hunt said...

OH WOW these are TOOO wonderful!!!

Roann Mathias said...

Thank you, everyone! I really appreciate all your comments!
Nancy asked about the idea -- it is a book form that Joyce Seiver taught a few years ago. I think she might have called it something else.
Thanks again!

Angelartistok said...

What a wonderful little book. A great idea to showcase the inchies.

Art By Wanda said...

Fabulous inchies and inchie book!!!

Anonymous said...

what a great idea to show them that way! thanks for sharing.

Rachel said...

That's such a great way to keep the inchies, in a way that really elevates the individual pieces. Very nice!