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How to use Quilling for Scrapbooking

August 2, 2015

Not long ago I was approached to teach a quilling class for a local scrapbooking group. Because of my expertise (expert, me? what?!?!), I was going to help this group of ladies learn a few basic quilling techniques to create some embellishments to jazz up their scrapbook pages. I was so excited, ya’ll! I designed a simple idea to coordinate with the class’s monthly theme, which was Seaside. The best part of this new adventure was that I was also encouraged to…

Handmade quilled paper grapefruit citrus fruit art

How to Make a Quilled Paper Grapefruit

July 7, 2015

Meredith

Quilling, Tutorials

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This post contains affiliate links, where I would receive a small fee if an item is purchased. However, there is no additional charge to the buyer and I only post about items I truly enjoy. I really enjoy creating quilling projects inspired by everyday objects. In fact, one of the most amazing things about paper, in my opinion, is the way it can be transformed with a few twists and turns and a little imagination. When I started my handmade quilling decor…

Why I Submitted Samples for a Craft Subscription Service

Why I Submitted Samples for a Craft Subscription Box

June 29, 2015

Meredith

Other Fun Things, Quilling

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I’m so excited ya’ll! I just mailed off my very first offering to a monthly craft-based subscription box, The Crafty Mail! For those new on the scene, subscription boxes are curated packages that are based on a common theme, this one being made up of entirely handmade crafts. I put in a good amount of work to get my samples together, but I’m thrilled to work with this new company and this is why I submitted samples for a craft…

Skull and Crossbones Quilling

June 8, 2015

Meredith

Quilling

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Sometimes it’s a good idea to get out of your comfort zone and just say yes. I was recently contacted by a friend who asked me if I would be able to create a custom skull and crossbones quilling paper piece. Yikes! Anyone who knows my work, knows me for quilled cupcakes and puppies. Quilling a Jolly Roger was totally foreign to me! Honestly, my first thoughts went to a negative place. All I could think was “no, I’ve never…

Quilling Paper Flower Bud Gift Tags

April 23, 2015

Meredith

Quilling, Tutorials

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Traditional quilling techniques are very often used to create intricate scenes of flowers and plants. Since I am a self-taught quiller and I tend to work in a more modern style (and sometimes I just make up the approach as I go), but as I grow and expand my shop, I’ve really begun to appreciate the beauty of classic quilling. Here’s some insight into how I create my new flower bud gift tags. I just recently starting using a comb in…

Quilling Color Inspiration

April 19, 2015

Meredith

Quilling

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Whenever I have a free moment, I like to quill new cupcakes for my shop. They’re one of my favorite designs and seem to be something others like as well. The tricky part comes in figuring out what color palette to use. See, I’ve made quite a few of these quilled cupcakes. I could keep to the standard traditional icing colors and pastels, but I need to experiment and keep trying new combinations. Craft inspiration can be found anywhere. A…

Anatomy of a quilling

April 11, 2015

Meredith

Quilling, Tutorials

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I’ve had some questions lately about how I create some of my quillings. At the risk of spilling all my secrets, I thought I would use my latest shop listing to have sort of a mini-tutorial. An owl quilling was suggested to me a little while ago, and, after a new shipment of paper strips, I finally had my color inspiration! I always begin with a simple sketch in my favorite notebook. Since I usually quill my items to be about…