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My new paper quilling project, from the "Bugs and flowers" series :) The design is based on a picture from Embroiderer's Countryside box-shadow: none !important; padding:0px !important;">, explanation of how to make a similar lily flower can be found in Jane Jenkins' " 22 flower designs ". Read more »

The Hamsa is an amulet in the shape of a hand. It's believed to protect against the evil eye. It's usually hung in a car, at the door of a house, or worn as a jewelry. Often it has an image of fish, eye or The Star of David in its center. Blue color is also said to protect against the evil eye. Read more »

Recently I've bought a few paper punches for scrapbooking. I haven't tried them yet, but my children have :) Read more »

I got introduced to parchment craft or pergamano through the works and tutorial of lenka_kalinka . It's in Russian, but well worth taking a look, the author also speaks English. I had a small piece of pink parchment, which was used for my first attempt. Tools: a white colored pencil, home-made awl, embossing tools, small scissors. I also used the reverse side of a computer mouse pad to work on. The pattern is from Embroiderer's Countryside box-shadow: none !important; padding:0px !important;" /> by Helen M Stevens, one of my favorite books ever. I know, the result is far from perfect, but wanted to share it as is anyway. For those, who decide to give it a try :)

I created my first paper filigree orchid when I receiver this amazing plant as a gift. Read more »

For a long time I used to keep all my quilling tools and paper in chocolate boxes, as you probably noticed :) I had to do something about it, so I built this storage organizer. It's made from cartons and pieces of cardboard and covered with gift wrapping paper. The knobs are from plastic bottle caps and copper wire. Great! Now I have everything I need: two large drawers for paper sheets and strips, two smaller ones for tools, and three "cups" for pens, scissors, glue, etc. It's so convenient and lightweight that I can move it around easily. I'm very happy with my new organizer and would recommend everybody who needs one to make it themselves. You can save a few pence in out tough times, get exactly what you need, and also go at least a little greener.

This is my new birthday card. With paper filigree, as usual. You can find the instructions for making the base here , although I used the template from this Russian blog . You should use thick paper for it, since the quilled decoration is pretty heavy and the card may collapse. I had even to support it with a peace of card stock, attached one end to the bottom and the other end to the reverse of the bouquet. I used pattern edged scissors to cut the background, hand-cut paper strips for the quilling, and a gel pen for the lettering.