Quilling is a craft utilizing colorful precut strips of paper. After the paper has been rolled using a special slotted tool, the coils are shaped using your fingers to create teardrops, squares, diamonds, etc. and then glued into interesting compositions. Below are a few ideas to inspire your creativity…
Party Décor
Handmade Envelope – (Quilled card shown below)
Greeting Card
Edible Quilling
Ceramic Easter Eggs
Collector’s Egg
Intricate Quilling Design Detail
Portraiture – (Quilling & Illustration)
Wall Art
Freestanding Sculpture – (Requires substrate for support)
Tropical Wall Art – (Quilling & Illustration)
Fantasy Wall Art
Springtime Garden Wall Art
I hope you enjoyed seeing these beautiful examples of quilling and will consider giving it a try. Kits are available with all the supplies you need. Please let me know your favorites in the comments.
It seems we are always keeping an eye on the time. Busy schedules and ever-growing “To-Do” lists often prevent us from stopping to review our accomplishments. Let us take a few minutes to look back at the highest ranked posts, as voted by you, the readers. Below is a list of the Top Six posts of 2023, in ascending order: (Likes for posts 4, 5 & 6 were tied)
Number 6: The Beauty of Origami
Origami is an ancient art of paper folding. Boats are one of the more familiar forms, but there is a wide variety of shapes, including animals, trees, and flowers. To read more, please click here.
Number 5: Eternal Spring
As new blooms of spring dazzle us with their beautiful pastel or jewel tone petals, equally attractive butterflies gather the sweet nectar and flutter away like fairies in the wind. To read more, please click here.
Number 4: Table Décor – Elements
Earlier this year, one of my followers requested a post featuring table décor inspirations for year-round events. To read more, please click here.
Number 3: Muffin Fest 2023
This week’s post celebrates the many flavors of muffins. Of course, we have all heard and hopefully tasted some of the classics, such as corn or blueberry muffins, but you may also find some new ones here to tempt your taste buds. To read more, please click here.
Number 2: Table Décor – Designs for All Occasions
Welcome to part two of table décor. Last week we reviewed the basic elements used in decorating tables. Today, we will see table designs for most occasions celebrated throughout the year. To read more, please click here.
Number 1: Inspiring Cake Design
A well-designed cake sets the tone (e.g., romantic, playful, humorous), or complements the theme (e.g., fairytales, natural wonders, hobbies, holidays) for every celebration. To read more, please click here.
And there we have it – the top 6 posts of 2023. We have a new year to explore the world of creativity. There are always new ideas and I’ll be sure to include more of your favorites. Your opinions are greatly appreciated, and I look forward to so much more this year. If you have any suggestions for future posts, please let me know.
Thanks for Reading, Happy New Year & Happy Crafting!
Origami is an ancient art of paper folding. Boats are one of the more familiar forms, but there is a wide variety of shapes, including animals, trees, and flowers. Let’s explore this beautiful form of art.
Traditional Origami:
Bird
Butterflies
Crane in Flight
Dragon
Flower
Horses
Kangaroos
Pig
Rabbits
Swan
Vulture
Golden Venture Origami:
Did you know there are several types of origami? Golden Venture origami uses multiple pieces of paper to create three-dimensional freestanding sculptures. This was new to me. I love it and I hope you will too.
Closeup Detail of Bird’s Face
Easter Basket with Eggs
Frog
Pineapple
Swan
Origami Gifts & Décor:
In addition to being an impressive form of art to be displayed in your home or office, origami also makes a great choice for gifts and home décor.
Diorama
Birthday Gifts
Toys
Home Décor – Garland or Wreath
Party/Holiday Decorations
Mobiles
Accent Lighting
Wedding Décor
I hope you have been inspired to give paper crafting a try. There are a multitude of books, websites, videos, and classes to learn more about the many facets of origami. Do you have any favorites? Please let me know in the comments.
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