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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Sunflowers

The inspiration photo for the current Curtain Call challenge is absolutely stunning - and as soon as I saw it I had ideas. Plans, big plans.


Supplies: paper from MME; 1/8" quilling paper



Supplies: stamps from Jane's Doodles; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Distress inks in Shabby Shutters, Spiced Marmalade, Antique Linen, and Frayed Burlap; Bic Markers; Versamark pen; clear embossing powder


The quilled flower is pretty easy - the petals are made from half-length strips, and the centre from two strips joined together & rolled tightly. I use Aleene's Tacky Glue (and a toothpick, and a light light hand with the glue).

On the second card, after colouring the sunflower I coated & embossed it so that I could stamp the leaves in the background. I like the texture this gives too :)


The challenge is open until September 30th, so lots of time to play along!
xoxo,
Jessi

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13 comments:

  1. lostinpaperSeptember 19, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    You can't tell me that quilled flower is 'pretty easy', now you're just showing off lol.

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  2. Barbara GoddenSeptember 19, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    I've done some quilling and it isn't 'pretty easy" it's gorgeous and so is the second card great idea with the clear embossing but that must have taken some time too. I just love sunflowers. I might try my hand at the challenge.

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  3. jimlynnSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Both are fantastic! That shiny sunflower is so lovely. Wonderful idea on the embossing like that.
    Love it every time you quill! I tend to study it completely to see how that's done. So very beautiful!
    Lynn

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  4. fairyrocksSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    And you Quill TOO? {I tried that once....two hours of my life I will never get back LOL} Way to rock the quilling tools.
    Seriously, so pretty. Love that sunflower inspiration photo too.

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  5. Stacey SchaferSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    WOW! What a fabulously QUILLED sunflower for the challenge, Jessi! Both cards are really beautiful! Thanks so much for joining us at the Curtain Call!

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  6. DonnaSeptember 19, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Your paper quilling is fantastic!! I tried it (very unsuccessfully) so I don't buy that it was "easy".
    Both cards are stunning! TFS

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  7. walchowDesignSeptember 19, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I can never get enough of your quilling, Jessie!

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  8. Karin ÅkesdotterSeptember 19, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    You are my quilling Queen - that flower is Amazing ! Love your second sunflower card too! Hugs!

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  9. LindseySeptember 19, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    The quilling is pretty easy, she says... for you, perhaps. ;) Two perfect sunflower cards.

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  10. Andrea WSeptember 20, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Two fantastic cards! I love the sunflowers. They grow on the side of the road around my house. The glossy accents really brighten the colors on your second card. Cheers from Oklahoma!

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  11. ~amy~September 20, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    wowza...both are gorgeous. You know how much I love it when you quill, awesome work! Yahoooo for JD's! I have pulled that set to use on the challenge, but sadly have been too busy to get to craft this week ..

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  12. UnknownSeptember 22, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    yup, these are gorgeous! i can't believe you're patient enough for quilling ;) just teasing doll :)

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  13. Tracey McNeelySeptember 26, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Beautiful quilling and beautiful glitter. Thank you so much for joining us at the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge.

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