Quilling-not for me

Hi All. Hope your day is going well and thank you for calling in.
 I have decided to sort out some of the boxes of 'little things' I never use.

The first thing out of the box was a quilling tool. I have a vague recollection of using it years ago but being useless at quilling. I thought it would be a good way to craft and watch sport so I would give it a go. I cut lots of strips of thin card and set to work making the circles.. I said to Vic that it would be nice to have a board with different size circles in it to hold the quilled shapes. He said that he made me one way back when  and that I never used it. I asked where it was now and he said that he had used it to mend part of the old shed because I had thrown it out. I soldiered on and made shapes and then made a card with them. It looks awful and quilling takes so long and is messy, it is still not my thing so I need to find another use for a quilling tool I think.:(


Next out of the box are lots of embossing tools and, somewhere, in a drawer, I have parchment to use them on. Another thing I was totally useless at but will give it a go again just to see if I have improved.

Strange how things go in and out of fashion with the crafty world.

Have a great day

Love Chrissie xx

Comments

  1. sam21skiJune 28, 2015 at 2:18 AM

    Well your quilling looks fab to me. I have all the 'gear' for it too, but I don't think I've ever got them out the box I put them in. I know it really isn't for me, but like you say, what goes around, comes around, so I guess I am waiting for them to come round again and you never know, I might give it a go, doubt, but we will see - lol xx

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  2. aussie aNNieJune 28, 2015 at 2:30 AM

    Adorably gorgeous, a great 'cheery up' card though quilling is not for me either.. xx {aNNie My Personal Blog}

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  3. Valerie-JaelJune 28, 2015 at 2:58 AM

    The picture you have made looks very pretty. I used to do a lot of quilling, and have a box full of quilled parts which I use from time to time, but you're right, it's not my fave hobby either! Hugs, Valerie

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  4. sirkkisJune 28, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    Wonferful project. Looks nice.
    Wish you a sunny Sunday ♥

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  5. Pamellia JohnsonJune 28, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    What the heck are you talking about, this is amazing Chrissie! I can't believe you even had the patience to give this a go, I would never take the time for this art form. Kudos to you and what a fabulous result! I look forward to you giving Pergamano a go too! hugs :)

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  6. CraftychrisJune 28, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    I think it looks gorgeous! I did the same, tried quilling and didn't like it and have never tried it again though! Sorry I haven't been around for a while! xxx

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  7. Paper Creations by ShirleyJune 28, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Hi Chrissie, I think your design is beautiful. I love the look of quilling but have never tried it. I used to do a lot of paper folding (Iris and Fancy folding) and loved it. But then stamping, inks, paints etc etc took over and I had to add a lot of shelves & drawers to my craft room. I still have beautiful papers in my stash that I can't part with. I also did a lot of embroidery on paper and spirelli & still have some of those supplies. Well that's my rambling for this morning, have a great Sunday, Shirleyxx

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  8. CatherineJune 28, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    This is beautiful Chrissie ! Love your card... Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

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  9. MarinaJune 28, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    I think your card looks great.I also have tried quilling but I found it too fiddly for me. I use my quilling tool for general poking and curling(!) eg curling the ends of a punched flower.

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    1. chrissieJune 28, 2015 at 5:15 AM

      Fantastic idea for using the quilling tool Marina. I can see I need ot after all

      Love Chrissie xx

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  10. MeggymayJune 28, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    This is a beautiful quilling picture Chrissie, know that you mean about stuff in boxes, I came across parchment gear as well, not so long ago and put it back in the same place in the cupboard.
    Yvonne xx

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  11. Mrs.BJune 28, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    This is something I haven't tried and yours looks fabulous. Know what you mean about 'forgotten' stash in boxes, I've just found lots of Iris folding strips and I'm trying to think what I can do with them or they go in the bin!
    Hugs, Avril xx

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  12. Zoe SandersonJune 28, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    I love this card. I remember how fiddly quilling can be and ho difficult to get it to stick to the paper. Parchment work something else that takes great patience but can look stunning. XOXO

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  13. MarianneJune 29, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Your card is quite impressive, Chrissie. I've never done quilling before...it's seems very arduous, and I'm not into arduous. I don't think it's for me, either. But I give you a lot of credit for trying it.

    Have a delightful day,

    Marianne xox

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  14. butterflyJuly 2, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Looks pretty darn good to me - but yes, I can imagine it's not much fun... fiddly and frustrating, I should think! I'm sure you can find a good alternative use for the tool...
    Alison xx

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