Quilling Tip — Hiding the Paper Seams
When I am working on a piece of quilling, I don’t like to see the seam where the end of the paper strip is glued to the coil. To me it looks unfinished and I try to avoid showing these seams when I...
View ArticleQuilled “Boo!” Halloween Card
Next week I am teaching my first basic quilling class with a Halloween theme. It will also be my first Mommy & Me class (mother & daughter pairs), so I am really looking forward to it. For...
View ArticleGroovy Birthday Wishes
I was browsing through the bargain bins of ribbon and found a funky retro paisley design in yellow, green, and orange that simply screamed mini skirt and go-go boots. I wasn’t a teen during the Mod...
View ArticleQuilled Stencil Rose
In my last post (Groovy Birthday Wishes) I talked about the very popular technique of filling in an outline with quilling to form a design. Normally, your piece of quilled art would be glued on top of...
View ArticleMetallic Quilling Papers
Even though it is scorching outside, I’m busy working on inventory for a big Christmas show I participate in each year. With this in mind, I decided to quill some metallic cross ornaments to add to my...
View ArticleQuilling Extras
Quilling paper and tools are fairly inexpensive compared to other art supplies, but the extras added to a project can drive up the cost. If you are making a lot of cards and quilled gifts, here are...
View ArticleReady Made Framing Options for Quilling
Having your quilled art custom framed can send a quality piece over the top, but it can also be quite expensive, especially if you are framing a piece for a gift or to sell. Regular off the shelf...
View ArticleQuilling a Graduation Card
My niece recently graduated from the University of Georgia. She has always been so complimentary of my quilling that I wanted to make her a special card rather than purchase one off the shelf. The...
View ArticleBirthday Card with Quilled Flower Accent
A dear friend of mine, Sharon, recently had a birthday and I wanted to craft her a quilling card to celebrate the occasion. I have a very hard time using border punches and when I saw this lovely strip...
View ArticleGreat Hand Lotion After a Long Quilling Session
It is so important to keep your hands clean while quilling. The little bits and pieces of dried glue from your finger tips can make a beautiful piece of quill art look dirty and messy. You will want...
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