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No tools? No problem! If you've just fallen in love with quilling, have no supplies, and just want to have a taste of quilling before diving in, then this video is made just for you. Use a round toothpick and whatever paper you have on hand to  make basic shapes . Learn how fun it is to create these entrancing pieces. Of all the crafts I've played with over the years, quilling is the least expensive, yet I can express so much. Download my template to make your own quilling strips: http://paperzen.blogspot.ca/2014/06/diy-quilling-strips-tutorial-with-free.html Download a worksheet and follow along with me as I show you how to make basic shapes in my YouTube video . After you've dipped your toe into quilling, and you want to take your first steps, I always recommend the Klutz Twirled Paper book because it comes with paper, a slotted tool, glue, and so many fun and fantastic examples of quilling suitable for both boys and girls of any age (especially adult-age!). It was my f...

How to quill the letter P, beehive scrolls, and freehand drawings – this video is jam packed with helpful insights! I wanted to make a picture dictionary so you can replace the letter P with any letter from my book, Quilling Letters . Swap out the poodle for any other drawing to customize your own picture dictionary project. Free Quilling Template Download my free template for the Letter P and start quilling along with me! Every strip is numbered and pre-measured for you, just like my book,  Pretty Quilled Cards . It's easy to start Quilling a Beehive Scroll Give your quilling a lacy texture or color fill using the beehive technique. It quickly fills up a space, and I've always imagined it to represent the texture of a poodle or even sheep! Give it a try - it's really fast to make and you have to be exact with it. How to Quill Freehand Shaped Illustrations Have you been struggling to quill an illustration? Watch how to sculpt your strips and tame them like a docile dog. Su...