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Quilling Custom www.CustomQuilling.com Quill News Custom Quilling DT Husking with Mary This month’s assignment for the DT was to design projects using the new pearl papers from our sponsor Lake City Crafts con’t on pg2 Inquiring Quillers want to know ... We have been getting a few questions for the DT, so thought it was time for a new feature ... Inquiring Quillers. Send in your questions we will try our best to help. Stella inquires: When I am ready to glue my quills onto the back ground (cards etc.) where am I supposed to place the glue. Do I completely put glue on the whole underside of each quill? or Do I dot glue here and there on the underside of the quills. I have read that we are not to glue the quills to each other. We are to push them together or place them next to each other and only glue them down to the background but not to each other. I have just started to quill about a month now and have made dozens of cards. I have been dotting glue on the underside and I need to know if this is the wrong thing to do. I will continue again making my cards when I get info on gluing. I figured that if I do my designs first onto wax paper the quills need to be glued to one another. This I just guessed and not what I read. I surely would appreciate help in areas of gluing. con’t on pg4 November 2005 How the Elizabeth's Creations Husking Boards began! I had been quilling a little over a year when I became fascinated by the whole idea of husking ~ that was in 1998. I husked ~ the traditional way ~ with straight pins, graph paper, and a cork board. But as I continued to work I became increasingly frustrated because I couldn't maintain the same size or shape. So the idea of placing pins in a piece of wood with pre-drilled holes seemed logical. Then the fun began ~ so many ideas for shapes and sizes! There are seven boards so far and believe me ~ I'm not done yet! Since I have become a strictly wholesale business, I am finally finding more time to do what I love ~ designing more tools, developing tips and techniques, and writing more Instructions Only, my design packets. I've a million ideas and wish there were more hours in a day! If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask New Items Custom Quilling has been busy getting ready for the up coming Holiday season, new items are constantly arriving along with original patterns, perfect for the gift giving season! An easy way to drop a few hints to friends and family is to use the “Wish List” feature at the Store. Just make up a list then email, no excuses for not getting what you really want! con’t on pg3 All material and images are copyrighted to original creators. Inside this issue: DT continued pg2 Original Patterns pg5 New Items continued pg3 Online Classes pg5 Husking Patterns pg3 Color Wheel pg5 Tools pg4 Free Pattern pg6 Meet ... pg4 Books pg6 Kits pg6 Inquiring Quillers con’t pg4 © www.CustomQuilling.com 2005 C u s t o m Q u i l l i n g Ne ws Design Team con’t from pg1 Featuring the new pearlized papers from our sponsor Lake City Crafts This showcases the use of the colors for a Hanukkah card, shows the versatility of the papers not just for Christmas items! The snowflake is made with varying shades of the blue and white pearl papers, a printed background over the sky blue pearl for the card base then Mulberry I also used pearl sequins with silver beads in the centers for accent. This little triangular party favor box and gift tag are made from cardstock. The quilled snowflake in Lake City pearl white mimics the stamped design. This square frame measures 11" x 11" and its brown and gold textured finish blends with the tones of gold, fawn, and tarnished copper of the Lake City pearlized papers. The flower petals are made with crimped strip wheatears. Gold Trim 1/8 paper was used for the beads in the flower centers. I intended double scrolls as an accent, but the paper holds its curl so well, the Yin Yang circles popped into shape and I decided to keep them as a different look. I made this using LCC pearl papers in Fawn, gold and silver, along with bright white regular LCC paper for the head. The body is made from the pearl Fawn accessory sheet. I used various techniques including spirals, crimping, tight coils, and the Spreuer (onion holder) technique for the wings. These papers are an absolute treat to work with! And the colors have a nice rich look to them, with just enough shimmer. I found a really neat patterned paper with holly and pine boughs. Punched contrasting boughs and created some holly leaves from the more neutral quilling papers. This silver framed piece measures 7" x 9" with Lake City pearl sky blue as the background. The topiary tree flowers were made with pearl white, pale blue, sky blue, and silver. The hawthorne punch leaves were veined, shaped, and sponged with silver ink. The woven pot was made with pearl silver. I try to design a couple of different snowflakes every year to go into my collection. This one is made with the LCC white pearl strips. Unfortunately you can’t see the shimmer in the picture, but it is really pretty, when you actually see it close up. The techniques that I used were wheat ears, and v scrolls. The center has a single ‘diamond’ rhinestone just to give it an added sparkle when the lights hit it. To see more of their work and read their Bios make sure to check out The Design Team Page: All material and images are copyrighted to original creators. Page 2 N o v e mb e r 2 0 0 5 I used LCC Fawn, and Gold pearl accessory sheets for the background. For all of the quilling, and holly punches I used LCC pearl Tarnished Copper. I embellished the holly with red rhinestones. I used the “ULTIMATE” glue for gluing the spiral, as it holds really well, and bonds quickly, so the spiral stays in place as I glued it down. http://www.customquillingbydenise.com/DesignTeam/ © www.CustomQuilling.com 2005 C u s t o m Q u i l l i n g Ne ws New Items http://www.customquillingbydenise.com/shop/index.php?cPath=28 The Ultimate Glue Flat back mini rhinestones Assortment of Mulberry Paper Embossing Ink & Powders Tools Tool Kit Quilling Papers in new colors Forrest Green & Burgundy And sizes including 3/4” width for 45 degree fringers Punches http://www.customquillingbydenise.com/shop/index.php?cPath=31 Heat Gun Page 3 N o v e mb e r 2 0 0 5 Silicone Glue http://www.customquillingbydenise.com/shop/index.php?cPath=37 Color Wheel Rubber Handled Quilling Tool Husking & Quilling Patterns Gel Pens Cut Punch shapes apart to form new or different shapes CQ is proud to introduce a new line of patterns from Elizabeth’s Creations When husking remember to place your pins as you go. All material and images are copyrighted to original creators. © www.CustomQuilling.com 2005 C u s t o m Q u i l l i n g Ne ws Page 4 N o v e mb e r 2 0 0 5 Meet ...... Cheryl Lynn (Tucker) Blevins of Pell City, AL I am a Genealogy Research Specialist, I have 3 myfamily.com sites where I have the research I have done on each of my families. I am married to a very nice man who loves paragliding, his name is Bob Blevins and one daughter, Brandi, who will be 28 this Nov. (she is my miracle baby) and five grandchildren. We have been married for 29 yrs. now. I love scrapbooking my ancestors and have been scrapbooking for about 4 yrs. Just in the past 2 yrs, been really getting into it. I have found I really enjoy quilling and coming up with new designs. Mainly because I can't find the embellishments I need for some of my pages. My husband takes 2 of my granddaughters flying with him and we take lots of photo's for scrapping. When I quilled the ice skates, I couldn't find anything on ice skating to embellish my page, so I decided to print out a small version of ice skates I found in clip art and shrink the pattern down so I would have a better idea of how small to quill them. I had no instructions and not much of an idea of how I was going to start. Quilling is very relaxing for me since I have panic attacks and I am most of the time at home. Paraglider Dipti Shah of CT I am a wife and a mother of 2 sweet children 2 & 4 years of age. I love anything where creativity and art is involved. I feel passionate about Quilling. It has brought me so much joy and tranquility. I recently taught a series of quilling classes at my local library and very soon will be doing another series for my town’s adult education….and certainly will not just stop right there. Recently article about me and my quilling was published in the “Connecticut Post” news paper. I do various types of fringing, alternate side looping, folded roses apart from basic and advanced quilled shapes. I use quilling and punches in frames, greeting cards, various announcements or to decorate anything I think will look magnificent with this work. Inquiring Quillers con’t from pg1 DT Ann: My favorite tool for gluing is one that is actually used in parchment craft... it is similar to the long-handled needle tool, but has a thicker, sharp point on the end. A glass-headed straight pin, old fashioned hat pin, or the tiny-tipped small plastic glue bottle works well also. I dip the point of my tool into a small glue puddle (contained in something like an empty eye shadow box or contact lens case - close the lid between uses) and then dab a tiny amount on each coil. When making a flower for example, I glue the end of each coil closed and pinch to shape. Next I arrange these pieces in a flower shape, gluing them in place so that when dry, the finished flower can be picked up with all pieces intact. I spread a very thin glue puddle in the lid of an empty yogurt container and use tweezers to grasp the flower. I dip the flower gently in the puddle to get a light coating on its back. The flower is then placed directly on the card or frame. I try to assemble as a unit as many components as possible away from the final surface - less chance of error this way when setting them in place on a card background paper or expensive matboard. Remember that less is more when it comes to gluing as you do not want ANY glue to show on your finished project. Why not share your Quilling story? All material and images are copyrighted to original creators. © www.CustomQuilling.com 2005 C u s t o m Q u i l l i n g Ne ws Page 5 N o v e mb e r 2 0 0 5 Online Classes Every month Custom Quilling offers two or more online classes which range from beginning to advanced techniques in both Quilling and Punchart. The cost of the class includes the materials needed to complete the project. Some basic tools (i.e. scissors, embossing tools, chalks) may also be required. Classes are held at 9 PM EST with Yahoo Messenger on Tuesday and Wednesday, for more information visit: http://www.customquillingbydenise.com/shop/index.php?cPath=65 The most important tip when beginning to learn to Quill is to ..... Relax! Original Patterns at Custom http://www.customquillingbydenise.com/shop/index.php?cPath=76 The Rainbow Color Selector by DT Doreen The Rainbow™ Color Selector wheel is an excellent addition for anyone who has doubts on matching up colors! It is an easy pick, point, and match system. It was introduced to me by a fellow quiller and friend Heidi Bishop, who is an accredited member of the English Quilling Guild, and also is Vice President of The Broadway Gallery in Longview WA, where she sells her quilled art as well. A direct quote from Heidi about it: “I love my wheel so much that I take it with me everywhere I go. It's not just for quilling but any project that requires color choices. It is always at my work table. It was the best money I ever spent on color theory. I threw out my old-fashioned color wheel and have never looked back.” This product is so easy to use, as you simply put your color underneath the wheel into the open area, then match it to the closest color, then follow the arrows to get your complimenting/matching color combinations. Best of all it is nice and portable, and comes with great instructions. As Heidi mentioned, it can be used for more than just quilling. You can use it in all types of card making, scrapbooking, painting, or virtually anything else that you need help matching colors. Although I’m very new to using it, I’m learning a lot more about what colors work with each other I highly recommend it to everyone! Sign your work as any true artist does. All material and images are copyrighted to original creators. © www.CustomQuilling.com 2005 C u s t o m Q u i l l i n g Ne ws Page 6 N o v e mb e r 2 0 0 5 Free Pattern ~ Poinsettia Gift Embellishment written by Denise Punch 3 Kikyou flowers for each flower Lightly emboss outer rim of all petals, making it cup slightly. Turn over (embossed side down) layer and glue the flowers with the petals alternating. Place a small dot of glue in center, add three gold beads. Repeat for remaining two colors. Punch 3 Large and 3 Medium Holly leaves with stem Lightly score vines on all holly leaves, by gently drawing your pin from the point of the leaf to the stem then from the inner vine to the outside point. Punch one 1” circle or use “scrap” paper,: Glue the three larger flowers to the circle, placing as close as possible. Glue 3 large and 3 medium holly leaves under and between the flowers. Why not start a tradition of exchanging handmade ornaments with your friends and family? Books Hints: These maybe be made in advance and stored until needed. To adhere, cut a glue dot with the backing paper left on until ready to use. Repositionable adhesive may also be use so the decoration can be saved after use. Copyright © Custom Quilling Quilling Kits http://www.customquillingbydenise.com/shop/index.php?cPath=56 All material and images are copyrighted to original creators. © www.CustomQuilling.com 2005