Quilling Projects -
Homemade cards
A quilled
greeting card
is especially beautiful
for the reason that
it is a unique
item of artwork
created for
that special someone. And for added value, the recipient
can frame their card
to view
and enjoy
for many years.
In case your quilled cards are framed,
make sure you make them
with this eventuality in mind--so use good solid
cardstock
and further care in gluing.
Go with a
high-quality cardstock
in a solid colour
that's complimentary
to the quilled pieces.
Use a
piece of foil or vellum
as a front panel
to help accent your quilling.
You can utilize rubber stamps to print your greeting,
or you may
experiment with various inks and paints to freehand the
greeting.
Make sure to use Jet Black solvent ink
with the rubber stamp
to ensure a clean, dark imprint.
Attach your quilled pieces
to your card using small dabs of clear-drying glue.
In case the card
may be framed,
ensure that you glue every piece
well enough
to make sure
they're going to
keep in place.
Creating a basic card decorated with quilled shapes
should require scissors, tweezers, a rubber stamp
of your choice, brushes or pens
if you opt to freehand your greeting,
as well as your glue applicator.
To begin this project, first
choose
the dimensions of your card.
Next you need
to pick which quilled shapes
you would like to use
as well as the design
for your card overall.
It is possible to arrange your quilling pieces
on the board
as a 'dry-fit',
to make sure the arrangement will fit
on the card attractively.
Next,
determine which
form of print
you intend to use
for your greeting--stamp or freehand--and if then try
both on scrap paper
to make sure you
will get
the effect,
or simply a clear imprint
before going
to your actual card.
When you feel comfortable with creating your greeting,
do a final printing
to the cardstock--then
let it dry completely.
Now you are ready to apply your quillings. Have your
tools ready--tweezers, scissors and glue applicator
filled with glue. Carefully transfer each quilled shape
from a 'dry-fit' area
to the card, gluing
each bit one-by-one, until all
have been moved and glued
to the card.
Permit the work to dry completely.
Prior to deciding to move the card again, re-check all
pieces
to make certain your glue has set up
and therefore all pieces are secured. Any quillings
that seem loose
need to be carefully re-glued
and then
permitted to dry.
Your simple, yet beautifully decorated card
is now
ready to go to family, friends or anyone
you intend to surprise
with such
a marvellous gift!
This basic card approach
may be upgraded
utilizing a
number of decorative techniques--adding beads,
using a paper punch on paper overlays
to show the colour of the underlying cardstock, using
scribing tools
to create texture and depth to leaves--and many,
a great many others.
You'll, undoubtedly, find techniques from other crafts
that may be
utilized in your quilled cards,
or other, projects.
About The Author: Claire Harris
Claire's website has a Step by Step guide on Quilling. Please
visit her site for more info on
quilling
patterns
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