Saturday, February 16, 2008

February Quilling Club - Fringed Flowers

I really enjoy our monthly meetings and the delightful ladies who are so eager to learn and try new things! It's a fun evening out!

This technique is a great one and creates amazing flowers with loads of variations. We will cover five different styles:

- pom and 2-color variations



- fringed with center and 2-color variations




- angle fringed (a la Jane Jenkins)




- zinnia fringed




- scatter mum fringed (a la Polly Wiggins)



Plus, I'll share ways to add extra pizazz to these snazzy beauties...and of course provide a special bonus for all participants. Can't forget the 'freebies' !


Class meets at Paper Pals on Monday, February 18 from 6:30 - 8:30. Call Karen at 208-883-4287 to hold your place. Class fee - $10 plus card supplies to make a similar card. Bring your glue, quilling tools, sharp scissors and 3/8" wide quilling strips from previous classes.

The card below features a 2.5" diameter 'scatter mum' fringed flower paired with layers of beautiful Bazzill card in Admiral, Black Orchid and Smokey.

The large fabric flowers are a fun and fabulous addition to cards. Now you can learn how to create your own large flowers from paper in whatever color or pattern you want.

Come join me for an evening of creative fun!

Friday, February 1, 2008

Wow!

I have been discovering and exploring numerous blogs by card makers (mostly stampers). Turtle Chronicles by Deb A. was offering blog candy...the first time I have participated in such a thing. While I didn't win the random selection, I was one of two picked for my 'original comment' and awarded 2 different lengths of ribbon. Totally unexpected and very generous...Thanks, Deb!

Free quilling video

I added a short video on the technique of finger rolling for paper filigree. It's two years old and definitely an amateur production, but I hope it proves helpful to any interested in learning to roll coils without a tool. It's located in the right side bar, below my profile info. I'd love to hear if you found it useful, or if there are any questions that were left unanswered. Thanks for watching!