Inchie Tiles Are Here!!

I took part in a polymer clay "Inchie" swap and my Inchies arrived today. They are so cool, each one a miniature work of art. So much fun to open the package and examine each little tile.... and here they are!! I sent in 25 so I got 25 back.

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Close up of row One. The artist are: Kathy, Jeanann, Jackie in the center, Tonja and another by Jeanann

Close up of row two: The artist are: Ilese, Chris., Anita in the center, Deb and Melissa

Close up of row three: The artist are: Kimba, MsPete, another by Kimba in the center, Elly, and Jackie Mellow

Close up of row four. The artists are: Mardi, another by Mardi (this one is reversible, just as nice on the back) the delightful little snack tray in the center is by Helga, then Pat, and Barb
Close up of Row Five. The artists are: The center tile is by Sandie and the four corners are all from our talented and very dependable host Barbara.
Thank you Barbara for doing such a terrific job. I loved making the Inchies and I loved even more getting the Inchies. Three cheers for Barbara... Rah, Rah, Rah!! I hope you do another swap soon!!

Polymer Clay Choker

I found this partially finished choker necklace this morning when I was rummaging through boxes picking out things to add to the Mystery Swap Box so I decided to finish it. Turned out pretty well don't ya think?

I had a difficult time getting a good photo, my display doesn't have much of a neck area but you get the idea.

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Update on the Round Robin Trash to Treasure Swap. We have given up on recovering the original swap box. The person who kept it may have an understandable reason for doing so, I do hope she will see fit to share it with us.

Undaunted we are forging ahead with plan B. I have come up with quite a few items to add (a couple that probably would have made it into the Moebox .. but I'm sure Moe won't mind... right Moe?) and several PCC friends, even ones who didn't sign up for the swap, are generously donating items for the new swap box. Following instructions from the hostess with the mostess, Tonja, I will hold the box one more week until the donated items arrive then I'll add my items and send it on it's way. This is the first time I have participated in a swap... had no idea it would last this long or have so many twist and turns.... to much adverture for an old lady but let me tell ya, we are determined to have a successful swap, right guys?

After finishing the necklace and collecting items for the swap I started on the the 1" tiles I'm making for another swap. Yes, I said another swap. PCC friend, Barbara, is hosting an "Inchie Swap". We will each make between 5 and 25 one inch tiles, send them to Barbara along with return postage and she will send back an equal number of tiles made by others participating in the swap. I believe there is still time to sign up if any of you care to join us. Check out the forum on PCC for details. I'll try to find the link and post it later.

The dinger just went off on my oven so I am going to go check on the tiles. I will take photos when they are done so I can show them to you after the swap, along with the tiles I get back. I'm not well versed on swap etiquette but I'm guessing I'm not suppose to post photos before the swap. Lets all keep our fingers crossed this swap goes off without a hitch... I wouldn't want folks to think I'm a jinx!!