The Papery Craftery

The Dot

September 12, 2018

True story. When I was very young, I took classes at our local art museum. Every weekend, my mom would drive me into the city (which seemed like a really big deal at the time) and I would excitedly play with paints, charcoal, and paper. We even ...

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How to Make Quilling Paper Paisley

September 5, 2018

I’m not one for wearing much in the way of flashy clothes. I tend to stay away from patterned clothes and stick to solid tops and jeans most days. But, when it comes to home decor and accessories, I truly love patterns. And one of my ...

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Quilling Paper Clouds

August 15, 2018

Just recently, my kids have started getting into cloud-watching. It took them a little while to understand what in the world I was talking about. But now, they can lie in the grass and stare up at the clouds for quite a while. Even when ...

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5 Easy Ways to Add Some Sparkle to Your Quilling

August 1, 2018

A few months back, I wrote a post about different types of metallic quilling paper. But sometimes, you don’t want to wait for a new shipment of paper from your favorite supplier and you want to have some glittery paper coils ...

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Quilling Paper Hydrangea Topiary

July 18, 2018

This weeks project is a doozy! For something so small, these sure took a long time and loads of paper! Now, I hope I’m not turning anyone away already. Bear with me! I think the result is pretty adorable. This week, follow me as I make a ...

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How to Use a Quilling Paper Crimper

July 5, 2018

I can’t believe it’s already July! I have to say, this summer has been so pretty relaxing so far. It’s just the break my Moose needed after his year of Kindergarten. The kids and I have been spending our time exploring ...

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