Wednesday, 18 January 2012

WOYWW 18th Jan

Last week I managed to visit pretty much all the WOYWW links over at Julia's brilliant blog I really enjoyed looking at the work everyone was getting started with in 2012.

I still have no proper crafting desk and this week for some reason I have been working on the floor its actually really comfortable and gives me plenty of space to make a mess in! So here's a look at what's going on on my desk/floor this week.

As you can see the floor has sort of been taken over with crafting. In the top left I have one of my storage boxes which I use to keep all my various adhesives and scissors and craft knives in. In the middle is one of my smaller storage boxes which contains my alphabet stamps and quilling papers.  I also have two excellent craft books out one is Martha Stewart's craft encyclopedia and the other is Craft Wisdom and Know How. Both these books are perfect for newbie crafters lots of hints, tips, tutorials and fun projects to get started with. I also have my dinner in the top right I love to craft whilst chilling out over dinner hence the pizza in this photo.

As you can see I had been reading about the art of quilling. It was a technique I had never tried before so decided that I would practice a few of the shapes that were shown in various books to see if I could get the hang of it before using it on a card, this way if I wasn't any good at it I wouldn't mess up a card. Both books offer step by step instructions for various shapes so I got my quilling papers out along with the quilling tool and started practicing.
The technique is a little fiddely but very fun to see how easy it is to make a whole range of shapes some more complicated than others. The 3D effect looks great too and I have tons of ideas of how I can use quilling on cards and other crafty makes now I have got the hang of it.



I made a wide range of different shapes including a flower, teardrop, scroll, heart and various circles. I think the effect is ace and cant wait to try different shapes and papers. So yes this week my desk is filled with quilling and for anyone that hasn't tried this technique yet give it a go it really is great fun. This is what I love so much about crafting such a huge array of new skills to learn and master, I look forward to getting round all your desks this week and finding new techniques, crafts and projects that your all doing and giving them a go myself.



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36 comments:

  1. Helen18 January 2012 at 08:19

    Having read your blog profile and seen how new you are to this, I am impressed at what you have done so far! I haven't tried quilling, but it looks good fun...

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  2. sandra de18 January 2012 at 08:50

    Beautiful quilling, there are some amazing projects on the internet. Will be lovely to see more pics of what you create.

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  3. Neil18 January 2012 at 09:43

    Thank you for sharing a bit of your world with us WOYWWers this morning! I hope you have a wonderful week.
    Neil # 34

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  4. May18 January 2012 at 10:23

    Stunning quilling, I have never tired quilling but I must as it looks so beautiful, Hugs May x x x x

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  5. JoZart Designs18 January 2012 at 15:05

    My knees wouldn't let me stay down there on the floor and, even worse, it would be a problem getting up. Well done having such patience to do quilling!
    JoZarty x

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  6. Karen18 January 2012 at 15:21

    Beautiful quilling, I love the colours you have used :)

    Have a great WOYWW and a fab week, Karen #86

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  7. Sharne Davies18 January 2012 at 17:59

    welcome to the world of crafting. I love seeing a newbie and guarentee you will pick up lots of tips and hints once you get around the blogs. I cant wait to see what direction you go and to see some more of your crafting. Happy Crafting Sharne XX ( Fresh as a Daisy)

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  8. Princess Judy Palmer18 January 2012 at 18:34

    Great quilling! That's one technique I don't think about often to put on my cards but I don't see why not. My back doesn't like me sitting on the floor these days which is sad because the floor is a whole lot of open space! Well, some open spaces.... I have a lot of stuff.

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  9. ScrappnBee18 January 2012 at 19:13

    That looks awesome! I have never tried quilling. I was always convinced that I'd go through all the effort, and then they would squish in the mail. However, I may just have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing your space! (Desks are over rated anyways)! Happy WOYWW- Amanda 40

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  10. Kyla18 January 2012 at 21:12

    Congrats, crafting is a great distraction from long working hours and the stress (how many of us here relax)...though from a small box before you know it, you'll have a dedicated craft desk...then basically your home will be crammed full of stuff!!!
    Having a browse through your blog, I love your lanterns also.

    Kyla #39

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  11. Katie18 January 2012 at 22:18

    That looks like fun! Your quilling creations look really great!

    Thanks for sharing!

    katie (112)

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  12. Lou18 January 2012 at 23:47

    Hello Becky - well done for giving it a go, i have never done quilling it does look fiddly, but you have done some fab shapes and the more you do the better you will become, that is true with every type of craft, i watched and loved Kirsty's homemade Britain too, shame its finished now i do hope they do another series - i am off now to see what other crafts you have given a go x Hope you have a crafty stress free week x Lou #94

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  13. DW Peot19 January 2012 at 00:22

    Woot! Woot! Another gal captured and brought into the craft world! Yea!!
    I haven't tried quilling, so I must say you are braver than I. Crafting is all about fun and creativity! Great job on the quilling. TFS!
    Hugs!
    Deb

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  14. 505whimsygirl19 January 2012 at 00:25

    I have a friend that does quilling and she really enjoys it. The strips of paper look so fun to work with. Great job!!

    Happy WOYWW #117

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  15. karen19 January 2012 at 04:08

    Awww, your post brought me right back to when I was little and my mom did quilling and taught me a little bit. It is such a pretty craft and you seem to have the hang of it already!
    Happy WOYWW!
    xoxo Karen

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  16. karen19 January 2012 at 04:14

    Hi again,

    I couldn't find a way to private message you, I was wondering if you would like me to send you a few magazines I have collected here? They are mostly from Stampington and Company - "Somerset Studio" and "Art Journaling" - just let me know! Not sure if you are interested, they are mixed media and art journaling mags but you seem game to try things! You can link to my email from my blog!
    xoxo
    Karen

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  17. okienurse19 January 2012 at 04:39

    WOW! I took a quilling class a while back and use some of the techniques in other projects. Have fun! Have a great week and thanks for sharing! Vickie #33

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  18. voodoo vixen19 January 2012 at 07:21

    I played with quilling a number of years ago and loved it, the little shapes always look so fabulous on tags and cards. I'm not sure the floor is the place for me to craft... getting a bit old for all that bending and contornioning... hmmm.. din't think it wa s word!! :)

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  19. Lisa-Jane19 January 2012 at 08:26

    I've not tried quilling but it looks like you are doing well with it. Well done on embarking on this very addictive passtime!

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  20. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)19 January 2012 at 08:45

    Looks like you have been very successful with your first foray into quilling! There are so many different techniques to learn in crafting its great fun discovering them all! Thanks for visiting me and happy crafting!! Hugs Susan x

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  21. Crafting Queen19 January 2012 at 09:47

    Can I tell you a secret, even though I have three craft desks I do a lot of work on the floor! :) You mentioned wanted to get the e-clips, I must admit I don't get a lot of use out of mine. It cuts well and great for those special projects. Thanks for the visit. :)

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  22. Clare with paint in her hair19 January 2012 at 10:08

    hmmm pizza, fabulous use of space, I cant craft on the floor, hurts my back!

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  23. April19 January 2012 at 10:34

    Hmmmm I want to eat Pizza Now! :o) you're doing great with the quilling! Looking forward to seeing some card designs x

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  24. MaggieC (Silvercrafter)19 January 2012 at 11:22

    Well done, that quilling is very pretty and delicate. I have never tried that skill. I am another person who loves trying new skills. My latest play session is making rosettes. I don't have a die or anything else to help, just a guillotine, a circle punch, and my fingers. So far they seem to be working out quite well, and it has saved me the money to buy the die. Thank you for your visit this week. Have a good week. Maggie #70

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    1. Victoria19 January 2012 at 12:35

      beautiful quilling thank you for visiting me

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  25. Brenda B19 January 2012 at 13:34

    You've reminded me I have a small stash of quilling tools and papers that I haven't used in ages, yet it's such a fun and relaxing thing to do. I also loved the bands of quilling paper too, lovely colours. The floor is a great crafting space, oft overlooked! You can really spread out but be careful of that glue on the carpet!

    Hugs
    Brenda 104

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  26. Erika19 January 2012 at 14:06

    Beckyt ooh quilling, I found a tool recently whilst cleaning....now where is the paper?!** Thanks for sharing and happy crafting,
    Erika. x

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    1. Di19 January 2012 at 14:47

      Brilliant quilling - you must have the patience of a saint!! Gorgeous results! Di xx

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  27. Jo19 January 2012 at 16:38

    Your quilling looks fabulous! I've never tried it myself as I think it would prove too fiddly!

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  28. Sherry19 January 2012 at 17:10

    Oh I think I wouldn't be able to get up again if I crafted on the floor - lol! Your quilling looks perfect, that's one thing I haven't tried (yet!!).

    Thanks for visiting my desk too

    Sherry (37)

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  29. Twiglet19 January 2012 at 20:22

    Its ages since I have done any quilling. Owls make a nice shape to quill. I am having a rest from making little frocks - I have been making children's dressing up outfits for a friend instead!! Have a good week. x Jo

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  30. lisa20 January 2012 at 12:15

    Quilling was one of the first paper crafts I tried years ago but haven't done any for ages. Your flowers are gorgeous. You must have so much patience.
    Happy WOYWW
    Hugs Lisax #101

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  31. Unknown20 January 2012 at 17:15

    I used to do quilling too. I designed a motorbike LOL
    I am also crafting on the floor although I did take a pic of my desk.
    Happy belated WOYWW

    Carol

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  32. Mrs A.20 January 2012 at 20:51

    I use the floor when using my bigshot,edge trimmer and scor pal. Quilling is one of the crafts on my to do list this year to achieve. My daughter tried it as a child but I have never had a go. Love your flower . Welcome to blogland . You will find it very addictive . Hugs Mrs A. #107.

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  33. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards23 January 2012 at 09:08

    Hi there Becky ah can understand why you like the floor trouble is not I have trouble getting up from it after I have been there a while my joints whinge big time - have done quilling too it is fun - thanks for sharing, Shaz in oz.x

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  34. Katie23 January 2012 at 15:40

    I'm always using the floor for extra room when I craft! Its such a great place. I love your quilling project. I've never done it before, but the books you recommend seem very helpful. I'm going to see if my library has one so I can try this out!

    Happy WOYWW (on Monday!)
    Katie #16

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