Friday, March 15, 2013

[Focus on Life Week 11] The Possibilities are Endless

It's week 11 in Ms. Sally Russick's Focus on Life:  The Possibilities are Endless.
When it comes to paper quilling - the art of twirling paper - the possibilities are endless! 
Paper Quilling
 I love how colorful these papers are.  You don't need a lot of tools for this craft: - just a needle tool and glue.  You can used a needle tool or a slotted tool or even a barbecue stick.  I make the basic shapes while watching tv or when I feel like I need to relax... oh yeah, it soothes me.  
Paper Quilled Flowers
It'll be officially Spring in a few days so here's a bunch of flowers for you!
Have a good one, my friend!
Blessings!
♥  Michelle  ♥

25 comments:

Tanya said...

Oh wow .. I've seen quilled art at various shows and I am always in awe of it. Your flowers are gorgeous and I really love that first photo.

aneri_masi said...

I love these colorful flowers :)
Glad you chose this of all the possibilities you had!

A Polymer Penchant said...

I love the pictures, you can see how something so simple can become so beautiful. I think taking it to the couch is a great strategy for thaking hte edge off.

Shel said...

No Way!?! Get out! These are so cool - I love them!! Endlesss possibilities for sure!

becca said...

I love both your photos here. Really nicely done.
I was struck by you saying you find it soothing. It's funny- when I've looked at quilling before I've thought, "that's beautiful, and I'd kill myself if I actually created enough components to make a picture." Isn't it amazing how different we all are? I would get so tense if I sat and twirled paper! But you made something beautiful with it.

Claire said...

just beautiful, uplifting images! i love the effect of quilling, it always makes me smile :)

Ema Kilroy said...

I have never tried paper quilling. Your flowers are so very beautiful. Thank you for the splash of color.

Patti Vanderbloemen said...

This is beautiful! What your flowers become also holds possibilities...a card, a wall hanging...wonderful post!

Therese's Treasures said...

Hi Michelle,
Paper quilling is something I have not done in a very long time. I do agree the possiblities are endless and those flowers are beautiful.
Therese

Beti Horvath said...

Your flowers are sweet, but the photo I like the best is the rainbow colored papers waiting to be rolled! Delicious.

Empty nester at last said...

Oh my goodness!!! those are such pretty colors! I want to do quilling, but there never seems to be enough time to learn or to just sit and do it right now....Great job!

Unknown said...

The first picture is amazing! I have seen them in craft stores and been attracted to the lovely colors. Your finished flowers are very cheerful.

Honey from the Bee said...

I too love that first photo! Imagining the possibilities.... Reminded me of when I did quilling for a couple of wedding announcement gifts.

Annette said...

Yes, those long strips of paper hold endless possibilities. I have tried quilling and am terrible at it! Your flowers are so bright and cheerful and make me think I should try it again!

LoriF said...

How beautiful! We are all passionate about our art, and it's been so fun to see all the possibilities out there :-)

Alice said...

I love this colorful photo! And the possibilities are indeed endless here with colors and shapes. I used to do quilling when I was in my teens and loved it! There's something about rolling that thin paper into something beautiful.

Paula, Chief Bead Officer said...

Just love your paper posies. What a great tribute to Spring and its possibilities. Love the pic of the pre-quilled paper.

glassbead, isinglass design said...

Sweet! Working with all those colors must be great fun!

Adrienne said...

So cute, I love them!!

AntiquityTravelers said...

the colors are so happy - it makes me think of spring! very sweet project

Becky Pancake said...

Beautiful flowers Michelle. Paper sure does hold endless possibilities.

Unknown said...

Have seen examples of quilling before but none so colorful and spring like as yours. Thanks for sharing.

brokenteepee said...

They are so lovely and one can have flowers without worrying about weather conditions

Shai Williams said...

I am not familiar with quilling but I am very impressed by the flowers. Such a spot of bright colors.

CraftyHope said...

I've always been captivated by the art of quilling yet never have quite worked up the gumption to try it out myself. Thank you for sharing your view of it. You've made some beautiful flowers!