Monday, January 3, 2011

Every Inchie Monday

The power went out tonight.  The entire neighborhood was pitch black and there I sat at the table with a candle and flashlight trying to make my first inchie for the Every Inchie Monday project.  I had the one inch square.  No one told me it was hard to be creative in the dark.  LOL!  Finally after an hour the power came back and instead of going to bed as I planned,  I shot back to the table.  And here she is.  Ladies and Germs, I present, Queen Bee.....



Here she is looking like Humpty Dumpty.  With a some stamping and snipping everything came together.

The theme was "eclectic" so this had to be an inchie with loads of personality.  I had to edge it with a gold leaf pen.  After all, we're talking about  royalty here -Queen, remember?  And because she's royalty, I had to incorporate some kind of visual to show off her presence.  No room for a red carpet so a swiveling tag of a door was created.


A little sparkle was added onto her dress and later, the rose.
 

Small format but BIG fun!  Go to http://www.everyinchiemonday.com/ for links of other participants who are inching along the way!

17 comments:

Kris said...

This is absolutely delightful!!! I hope you will comment on the Every Inchie Blog and include a link so everyone can see what you've done here....I think you will inspire people with this.

Sherry Goodloe said...

LOVE your inchie Linda!

We had a blackout in our neighborhood a couple of weeks ago that lasted for HOURS! I finally just went to bed when I realized how many things we need (or want) electricity for. HA!

Joanne Huffman said...

A very royal inchie - so much in such a small space! I love your Queen Bee.

Susie Campbell (Sue Smith) said...

Queen Bee is stunning! I love the vibrant use of colour!

Dolores said...

This is way cool. I love the little surprise with the swinging tag.
So, how's the snow? We in TO have none.

Unknown said...

Amazing! It is such a fantastic inchie and I loved hearing about how it came to bee (sorry, but I couldn't resist the pun).

Kathy McElroy said...

Very cool. Hope you have your power back by now.

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

Simply lovely even if made in the dark...I am working on two small fabric pieces but will not be able to put them on my post until tomorrow. Happy New Year! Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Connie said...

What a terrific inchie! ...and in the dark, too! Love the hidden picture!

Dorthe said...

Oh this is wonderfull, I so love the little tag you added, and the colors are fantastic.
Dorthe

My Creative House said...

Wonderful inchie Linda, your Queen Bee below the tag is very lovely.
Anni

Raphaela said...

Wonderful!

Dotti said...

Very clever inchie!

Nan said...

Love love your inchie from the color to the the little door ! Thanks for your kind comment too :) Nan

Deborah said...

She's lovely!

Lynn Cohen said...

She is so cute. I think the darkness adds to the magic of the Queen's powers! She waves her magic wand/septer and there was LIGHT eventually!

Paper Bagley said...

Nicely done...wounderful effect...