Quilling with Fun
I made this card last summer, for the WholePort competition. I find out about them from Ann Martin and wanted to give it a shot. So, WholePort wanted us to make something out of their paper.
Craft DIY Projects, Patterns, How-tos, Fashion, Recipes @ Craftzine.com - Felting, Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting, Home & More
Quilling, the coiling and shaping of narrow paper strips to create a design, has been around for years — hundreds, in fact. During the Renaissance, nuns and monks would roll gold-gilded paper remnants trimmed during the bookmaking process, and use them to decorate religious objects as an alternative to costly gold filigree. Quilling later became a pastime of 18th and 19th century young ladies in England, who would decorate tea caddies and pieces of furniture with paper filigree. The practice crossed the Atlantic with colonists, who added quilling to candle sconces and trays as home decorations.
Step-by-steps & patterns
Examples of this and alternative method here I draw string a lot so it's all over the blog. See also here and here. ("Well" is an official Zentangle pattern - this is just my spin on it) See an example of Morning Glories here
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
Eureka! How to: 1. With the sheet inside out, place one hand in each of two adjacent corners. 2.
A Quiller's Journey
I hope everyone reading this is doing fine. The weather here in northeast Florida has warmed nicely and our average temps this week are in the 85 range. Sunny too, so I have had to water the plants in the pots daily.
DIY: Mod Podge
Don't you guys love Pinterest? That's where I found this idea. Here's a great way to save some money on your craft addictions; make you own Decoupage! And it really works plus it's easy to do. You need.... A jar
How to Cut a Stencil
Cutting your own stencils does require a little patience, but is easy and rewarding. With a few simple supplies, you'll soon be building your own stencil library. You Will Need: A craft knife (one where you can easily snap off the blade to get a new sharp one is ideal). A cutting board or piece of card on which to cut the stencil.
theartofquilling.com
I really appreciate all of the feedback I receive from my newsletter subscribers and blog readers. One request that I hear quite often is for more quilling projects made from recycled materials, which is great because I enjoy creating them! Several weeks ago, I stopped by a local thrift store and found a handmade cookbook from 1971. You know the kind — the recipes were all typed with a real typewriter then the pages were mimeographed and bound with a metal prong file clip into a book for the club members. It was awesome and all for only $0.50. What a bargain.
Tutorials
Quilling and other paper crafts (for personal use) The Basics Christmas Additional Ideas (quilling, plus more)
500 Different Ways to Make Money Online
Note: This post is a MASSIVE list of different ways to make money online You tried to make money and failed to earn a single penny. Think this is a rare case?
Printables
Printable Mini Super Stars by Alix Sorrell I recently returned from a trip to India where beautiful paper stars (leftover from Christmas) were hanging everywhere! Even though the holidays are over, I loved how fun & versatile they were.
Where Can I Find Free Online Business Administration Courses?
The University of Massachusetts and Open University offer courses in business administration online for free. Students will be able to learn about business plans and what it's like to do business in various cultures, among other things. Schools offering Business degrees can also be found in these popular choices. What You Need to Know With online courses in business administration, key areas of operations management and decision-making will be covered. These courses are composed of lecture notes, presentations in PDF format, and online lessons.
