As an artist, I have been fortunate to stumble upon a myriad of incredible opportunities throughout my career. One such moment of profound honor came when the renowned Downeast Magazine featured my work in a full three-page spread. This unexpected recognition was a testament to…
This dimensional and hyper-realistic quilled bittersweet vine was meticulously crafted using 1/8″ quilling strips. The wreath’s intricate woven design became the perfect canvas for creating lifelike bittersweet berries, spaced out artfully for a stunning effect. What makes this piece extra special is the golden placard…
I feel like a kid in a candy store announcing my feature in the Lincoln County News. The article, beautifully written by the talented author Elizabeth Waltzoni, offered a nearly full page spread dedicated to my artistic journey and creations. I cannot express how grateful…
I’m going to try a new approach to my scrollwork cats. Instead of creating a separate post each time I make one, I’m going to add to this “Scrollwork Cats of 2024” post. So far in 2024, I have created six Original Scrollwork Cats. You…
I often fail to get holiday-themed pieces done BEFORE the holidays, but this year I somehow managed to get a new cat done, and with a few days to spare. Pretty impressive, huh? This Valentine’s Day Cat 2024 is hopefully one of several themed cats…
First I made a large Dirty Daisy piece on a blue background, then a small Dirty Daisy on a pink background, so it was only logical that someone would ask for daisies without a “romantic” theme, hence the creation of this Clean Daisies on Red piece.
I used the same techniques as the first two projects: die cut daisies, quilled center closed coils, patterned cardstock backgrounds. But on this piece, instead of cutting daisy petals out of the steamiest pages of the Outlander novels, I made them with pure white paper. The person commissioning the piece wanted a red background, but the weird thing is that I discovered I have virtually no true red patterned cardstock on hand. So, I picked out the darkest and reddest pinks I had instead. She loved the entire piece and gifted it to her daughter.
My next daisy piece will be made from the pages of the 50 Shades of Grey novel. I haven’t read it myself, but I hear it’s pretty dirty. So I guess it’ll make some good Dirty Daisies.
The pink Dirty Daisy is still available on my Etsy shop. Or, if you’d like to own your own Dirty (or Clean) Daisy, but in a different size or a different color or even a different book, contact me.
The original Dirty Daisies was such a hit, I decided to make a smaller version, this time Pink Dirty Daisies. The biggest reason behind this is that I wanted to see if I could get the same effect in a smaller format. This particular piece…
My mother-in-law loves daisies and we both love Outlander. Her birthday is on January 1st, so it’s always a challenge to time gifts for Christmas and her birthday. I always make her a daisy in some form. I have made her a daisy field, single…
In the world of quilled paper art, every creation is an opportunity to breathe life into the delicate strips of paper, forming intricate designs that capture the essence of the subject. In 2023 I had the pleasure of creating just two scrollwork cats: an orange tabby named Larry in August, and a black, orange, and white calico in October.
Over the years, I have made over a hundred of these cute kitty cats. They have been my most popular personalizable item outside of typography. One of these days I plan to make a count of how many of each color. If I had to guess, I’d say that orange, black, and white calicos have been the more frequently requested, though I’ve done a lot of black cats, too.
As I write this, it’s actually in hindsight because right now, as I’m typing, it’s March 5, 2024. This year I have created six scrollwork cats. Do you love my Original Scrollwork Cats? See the entire gallery here.
Love my Signature Scrollwork cats, but want to attempt making your own? Head over to my Etsy shop and buy the hugely popular tutorial. It’s appropriate for all quilling levels, from beginner to advanced. It comes with step-by-step instructions as well as video access for visual learners.
Just before Christmas I finished off this stunning hybrid quilled collaged pink flamingo. It was a spur of the moment project that I actually started because an old friend of mine had expressed how much she loved flamingos and I (at the time) had planned…
Meet Penny the Quilled Dachshund. My first attempt at creating this particular type of dog in this particular portrait style. Overall, I’m pretty happy with how she came out, and I hope to use this technique again in the future. A Creative Approach Quilling, as…
As an artist, I often find myself drawn to projects that challenge my creativity and test my skills. Recently, I embarked on a unique quilling endeavor that not only pushed my artistic boundaries but also allowed me to play a part in a beautiful wedding celebration. Creating a series of 28 quilled numbers for a wedding was an exciting whirlwind of creativity and dedication that I will always treasure.
Picture this: a Friday night, a bride with a vision, and the enthusiasm to make it happen. I receive a call from an unknown number, just as I was pulling into my driveway after a long work week. I almost let the call go to voicemail because I was focused on getting supper cooking, but at the last minute decided I might as well answer. Imagine my surprise when it was a woman with what seemed like an impossible request: to create 28 quilled numbers for a wedding – with a deadline of just a few days. The excitement and the challenge of the task had me agreeing to the project without hesitation. Little did I know, it would be a weekend of intense focus, coffee-fueled crafting, and a dash of sleep deprivation.
To meet the tight deadline, I opted for simplicity in design and size. By keeping the quilled numbers small and the designs straightforward, I was able to work efficiently and produce each piece with meticulous attention to detail. I made my first test designs on Friday, a second set on Saturday morning, and as soon as I was finished with my coffee, I was off on a whirlwind of paper typography! I had them done by Monday morning and I did a quick photo shoot on them that afternoon.
The culmination of my efforts was a stunning collection of quilled numbers, each carefully crafted to reflect the significance of the wedding day. These numerals were displayed as table place cards in tiny wooden easels at the wedding reception, held in an art gallery. The unique setting turned my quilled numbers into a mini art show of their own, adding a personalized touch to the overall wedding décor.
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Crafting the series of 28 quilled numbers for the wedding was a whirlwind of creativity, dedication, and joy. The project not only tested my abilities as an artist but also reminded me of the beauty that can be found in simplicity. Seeing my quilled numbers elegantly displayed at the wedding, transformed into a mini art show, was a heartwarming moment that reaffirmed the power of art to elevate special occasions. This endeavor has fueled my enthusiasm for upcoming workshops and further inspired me to continue creating art that holds meaning and significance for both me and those who appreciate it.
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I recently created a Letter K monogram using my signature design elements of scrollwork and loops in a stunning color palette of soft yellows, teal, greens, and a pop of bright blue. K’s have been one of the more common letters requested over the years.…
My mother-in-law loves daisies and we both love Outlander. Her birthday is on January 1st, so it’s always a challenge to time gifts for Christmas and her birthday. I always make her a daisy in some form. I have made her a daisy field, single daisies, daisy photos, etc. This year I wanted to make it extra special and combine two of her favorite things: Outlander and Daisies. And that is the story behind how Dirty Daisies: Outlander Fan Art was created.
I had wanted to use book pages to make some art for a long time. My husband and I were joking around one night about Outlander and his mother and somehow the idea of making daisies from the pages that had the sex scenes of Outlander got stuck in my head. So I ordered in the books (I had lent out my entire set to an ex-friend and they were never returned. Yes I’m talking about you Christen!) and some daisy dies and made the dream a reality.
The resulting artwork was nothing short of stunning, and my mother-in-law agreed. I’ll never forget the call she made to us, and the moment she realized the daisies were made from the Outlander pages – she was so excited she cried. And, I’m a sympathetic crier, so I cried too. It was a fantastic surprise and a cherished memory.
The piece is 8″ x 8″ and is framed in a driftwood gray frame. The daisies are layered on top of each other. The background is made from three different pieces of patterned cardstock.
Own Your Own “Dirty Daisies” (or clean!)
You can order your own dirty daisies by contacting me. I can currently do Outlander and 50 Shades of Gray – but could potentially do any book you want, clean or dirty. I have one small Dirty Daisies piece available on my Etsy shop here.
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