The story of a card's creation

How this became that

I fell in love with this paper collection. Using a prepackaged paper collection is the easiest way to get started the coordinating is already done for you.

Next, a sheet paper collection to go with the quilling strips. Here again using a  line or collection gets you on your way.  Coordination is already done for you.

A road map is next.  Using a light, medium and dark of the collection gives depth and interest to the project. 

Adding my personal touches to the layout.  This is where your style comes through. No one wants a project that anyone can copy and make a billion of them that all look identical.

details don't forget the details So many times the details are what give the piece that wow factor

From the strips and the sheet papers comes the quilled leaf.  Let the papers lead you. I have found that a small area for your design is less intimidating.

put it all together and yup up on Etsy, Face Book and Pinterest to share with the world.

Snowflakes are here

NO it's not Christmas and No it is not snowing where I live but upcoming classes are on the schedule for Fall.

Art in the Park

I will be at the lake in Longview WA  for the Art in the Park art show on August 18th.  My dad will be wood carving and I will be quilling with some little goodies for sale as well.

ArTrails

This will be my 5th year in ArTrails Studio Tour.  I will be at the Stillwater Estates in Centralia WA  again this year.  Check out the side link for more info.

MS Punch All Over the Page

This card was so much fun!  Quick stained glass project using black and a punch all over the page punch from Martha Stewart and wrapping the quilled elements with black added the final touch.

Quilling Camp

These are class projects for day one and day two of my quilling camp at Scrap Happy.  Check out the details of my facebook page under events for more info.

fairy belle papers

I wanted more of the papers to be visible so I cut the bottom lace and raised it with pop dots; then tucked the quilling under.  I used the "Whites" quilling strips, soft grey holofoil edged strips and some parchment strips as well.Check out my facebook page under card gallery in my photos section for more cards using fairy belle papers.

Spring is here!

Just got back from Victoria BC fully charged and ready to go with spring cards and that one of a kind mom's day card all suitable for framing. Nothing like sitting in the yard on a sun shiny day with my quilling board in my lap.

paper dress

lets not forget the back of the dress

paper dress

this dress won Best in Show at The Broadway Gallery Fibre Arts Show. It's all paper

Quilling Class in Centralia WA

I am teaching a snowflake class at Cindy's Simple Stuff. Sunday, November 20th, from 1pm to 3:30pm, Come join the fun!

Punched Flower Class

Join me at Scrap Happy Saturday October 29 from 10 am to 1pm. We will be making a pine cone box. Great for an ornament or a favor. Check out the sample, sign up, and get your supply list.

Punched flower class

Make this trinket box and Queen Anne's Lace for $25 August 27th from 10am to 1pm. Sign up, pickup supply list and see class sample at Scrap Happy 1323 Hemlock Longview WA 360-423-9625.

Color Matching

Most useful tool:

http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=prd33829

I use this color wheel when talking with clients. Just how many colors of blue are there? This wheel makes matching and coordinating colors a snap. It has an audition window, combinations for 3 and 4 color combos, and makes it easy to pick out accents, lights, darks, and mediums for your project...any project.

Sweet Peas

Punched Flower Class: Sweet Peas

Make this goodie box at Scrap Happy July 23rd, 2011, from 10am to noon. Cost is $25. Check out the link to the side for more info. I used the Punch a Bunch paper punch and Glimmer Mist spray. The punch will be available for class as well as the mists. Bring a Birch Leaf punch and some green paper but the goodie box is included in the class fee. Pick up your supply list and view the sample when you register for class.

next punched flower class

Join me Saturday, June 25th at Scrap Happy from 10am to 1pm. We will be making this cake box and hydrangea. Cost is $25 and includes foam work board and written instructions. Some punches will be available during class time. Sign up at Scrap Happy and pick up your supply list.

Spring Card Season

Easter kicks off spring and summer card sales. Baby showers, weddings, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduations. I will be at my design table whipping up batches of cards as well as making inventory for ArTrails. I think I have settled on a life size paper dress for the train station show.

Punched Flower Class

Join me at Scrap Happy on Saturday the 30th of April from 10am to 1pm for a fun punched flower class using McGill punches, Glimmer Mist, and masking templates. Create a pansy frame mat. Sign up ($25) and pick up your supplies at Scrap Happy today! Be looking for more punched flower classes. Next up is hydrangeas.

ARTrails

I did it! I jurried in for the fourth year to ARTrails. Photos on Saturday for the tour guide. I think I will be at Stillwater Estates again this year. Now I need to make something for the show in September. I did the shoe last year...maybe a framed piece this year?

Grunge Flower Class

Grunge Flower Class March 26th from 10am-1pm. These punched flowers using the McGill floral petals punch were inspired by the Prima packaged flowers. Learn to make your own flowers in the colors you need for your project. Sign up and pick up your supplies at Scrap Happy.