I've been seeing flocking all over the stores (and some ingeniously decorated nails). It's kind of like colored, fluffy, cotton candy, but in teeny pieces. I didn't want to buy more things, so my first thought was can I make my own? Yes I can!

I borrowed the microfine shredder from the kitchen, wadded up some paper scraps from Daiso, and shredded away. In case I didn't cover everything, I used the same color yellow as a backing, covered it in glue and dipped into my paper flocking (tweezers are helpful!). Then I glued it to my daisy flower, which then decorated my 3D cakes.

Ever get those birthday cakes topped with plastic signage? I kind of wanted to replicate that for this birthday girl's card. I stacked the words 4 times out of card stock to make my own chipboard, just like I did for the LOVE sculpture. This time I made the top layer out of a lighter green so when it's viewed from the side, it gives another dimension - just a little something different. I stuck foam squares near the top so they stick up, then glued the bottom part behind the daisies.

Her fave color is yellow and since my original cake was too short to let me go nuts on the decorating,  I made it twice as tall. I always place my elements on my card to assess the spacing before gluing permanently. Although I thought everything was well placed, it ended up being lower than I intended when I stood back. So I added the fireworks I used on my Mickey Mouse project to fill the top. I feel like I overdid that too, but ah well, I'll live.

My sister in law is always well-dressed, so put together. She is feminine without being girly. I  wanted to give her a 3D birthday cake card that expressed that (I hadn't chosen my greeting yet when I took this photo).

I cut some 1/8" quilling strips in half which made them more pliable as I decorated the cake. This let me strew blossoms in a more random way. I used a white felt marker to dot some stamens in the middle of the blossoms.

I used single die punches to make all the flowers. To shape, visit my blog for more information: http://craftingcreatures.blogspot.ca/2013/04/shaping-die-punch-flowers.html

Create an unforgettable 3-layer cake for the newlyweds. Match their wedding theme colors with ribbons and a scalloped edge background.

A 2-layer cake with dressy swooshes is perfect for that milestone anniversary. Use the classic diamond background which also allows for a message in the middle.

Bubbly birthday wishes can be sent using a 1-layer cake, which leaves lots of room for any message you’d like in the front.

Protect your well wishes in a clear windowed box with easy-open tabs.

MATERIALS
The cake and stand can be cut from medium 70lb text weight paper to heavier 80lb cover stock. The icing shown here is made from self adhesive vinyl but can easily be made with colored paper and glue. The cards are 5x7 inches and cut from heavy cardstock. Lineco Neutral PH Adhesive was used for all assembly except for the window, which used Scotch Quick-Dry Adhesive.

A Silhouette die cutter was used to cut all boxes seen here. Results may vary with different die cutters. Hand cutting is not suggested due to tiny details.

FILES
1) Single, double, and triple layer cake
2) Two types of icing (dots and swoosh)
3) Cake stand
4) Card backgrounds: scallop, diamonds, dots
5) Cake box with window cut out
6) Assembly instructions with detailed photos in PDF

FORMATS
1) SVG (for MTC and SCAL)
2) DXF (for KNK)

TERMS OF USE
http://craftingcreatures.blogspot.ca/p/terms-of-use.html

Please contact me if you have any questions. Sorry, no refunds due to the nature of this electronic product. Please do not share, sell, or modify and resell my digital files.

Copyright 2013 © Cecelia Louie, http://craftingcreatures.blogspot.com

Paper Poet, New Westminster is holding a Meet Up to swap Artist Trading Cards this Friday. This is the first ATC I've ever made. Of course I'd use a combo of die cutting and quilling, and somehow express who I am. What I like the most is how the owl puffs up simply with a folded half moon on the top of his head.

These elements were left over from quilling the Year of the Snake ad for Home Depot. They were either the wrong size or color for the ad, but perfect as Thank You cards.

I go into more detail on my blog:

http://craftingcreatures.blogspot.ca/2013/01/quilled-thank-you-cards-1-of-8.html

Happy Year of the Snake!

This is the first commercial quilling project in my portfolio, and also my largest. The width of the snake is 7.5" wide, just fitting within my digital die cutter (Silhouette). The Chinese words and Home Depot logo were also cut on the die cutter.

To read more about the paper I used, please visit my blog:

http://craftingcreatures.blogspot.ca/2013/02/year-of-snake-quilling.html

Poinsettias simply say Christmas! These paper blossoms are designed as a fringed flower to be quilled into shape. The stamen, petals, and leaves are designed as one strip of paper to allow for quick rolling / quilling. Color markers were used on white 28 lb paper in these examples, however they can be cut from colored paper and the three parts glued into one strip.

The pine needle wreath is cut from two pieces of 80 lb paper and overlapped, then fluffed into shape to give the poinsettias a festive base. Add a bow and your Christmas greeting card is set. A windowed box protects and displays your 3D masterpiece.

Use the cubed box for party favor treats at that special party. The lid is prepared with a hole for the enlarged poinsettia to be inserted. The large poinsettia is split in half to make it easier to cut on a sheet of 8.5"x11" paper. A gift tag is also included so you can have it all match your scrapbook paper.

Need to warn guests of spicy foods or ones that contain nuts? Use the toothpick tag topped with a poinsettia to have it match all your decor.

Visit my blog to be inspired by a monogram of the letter E that I made for a friend:
http://craftingcreatures.blogspot.ca/2011/01/quilled-e-monogram.html

The examples shown here were cut on a QuickKutz Silhouette SD - results may vary depending on machine.

FILES
1) Poinsettias - Regular and Large
2) Wreath
3) Display Box with Window
4) Party Favor Cube
5) Toothpick Tag and Gift Tag

FORMATS
1) SVG (for Sure Cuts A Lot / SCAL software)
2) DXF (for Klic-N-Kut with KNK Studio software)
3) MTC (for Make-the-Cut)

* NOTE for MTC users: Import the SVG files using 72 DPI and ensure "Use Actual" is checked.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
· slotted quilling tool
· alcohol based markers (optional)
· glue, toothpicks, tweezers, scissors, pencil, pins

I remember savoring hickory smoked almonds on an airplane and the wedge shape has always stuck in my head because of it’s minimalism.

It uses the least amount of paper, provides maximum amount of volume, yet requires the least amount of effort to make by hand. There are no tabs to cut as for boxes, the shape is very pleasing and unusual, and provides a nice surface for a message.

Your feedback keeps me going. I'd love to hear what you made with it.

Short and sweet, a card for someone's new home sweet home. I love how quilling can say so much.

Hang the pillow box off a tree branch or attach last minute to that wrapped box - it's easy to do since the handles separate. Decorate the classic cube box with my version of the perfect paper bow – never crushed, always centered, double loops tilted just so, with no glue needed – just one single piece of paper by the way. The box is also glued shut using the "ribbon" which is perforated for easy tearing.

FILES:
1) pillow box with perforated ripping strip on back
2) cube box + perforated ribbon + bow
3) photographed instructions on how to fold the bow
4) two gift tags

FORMATS
1) SVG (for Make-the-Cut / MTC and Sure Cuts A Lot / SCAL software)
2) DXF (for Klic-N-Kut with KNK Studio software)
3) PDF (for cutting by hand - beware, lots of small details)

* NOTE for MTC users: Import the SVG files using 72 DPI and ensure "Use Actual" is checked.

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I created these blank card backgrounds as simple design accents for my quilled flowers, which looked a little lonely sometimes.
I've even included an envelope to go with them.

Your feedback keeps me going! I'd love to hear what you make with them.

Years of origami folding set me up for a challenge - how to fold a coffin into shape without the aid of glue. The lid is deep and designed to friction fit to the base so you won't need ribbon to keep it together. This double-walled box will keep all that plunder from horrifying spillage for many nights to come. Visit my blog for decorating ideas.

FILES:
1) Coffin Top and Liner
2) Coffin Bottom and Liner
3) Photographed folding instructions in PDF format
4) 6 Cover designs and accessories (spider, skeletal hand, skeletal fish)

• Suggested paper stock: 60lb/160 g/m2
• Boxes shown were cut with a Silhouette. Results may vary with other digital die cutters.

FORMATS
1) SVG (for MTC and SCAL software)
2) DXF (for KNK and Silhouette Studio software)
3) PDF (for hand cutting, but beware of many tiny details!)

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Ideal for decorating greeting cards, keepsake boxes, or any other flat surface. Quilling these delicate wings makes such an enchanting unique gift.

Instead of written measurements, I provide visual diagrams of the exact quilling paper length to cut, where to fold, and even the order in which to glue. Suggested for quillers who have achieved basic shapes.

The PDF contains:
• 3 pages of instructions
• 1 page of examples
• 1 page of tips/tricks

It's free and fast and gives your tree an extra oomph! Visit my blog to download the free files: http://craftingcreatures.blogspot.ca/2011/12/3d-paper-star-for-xmas-tree-topper-free.html

This collection of 4 flowers with rounded petals are combined with a scalloped edge heart tray to hold your bouquet. They are ideal for card making, gift wrapping, or decorating custom monograms or letters. The stamen, petals, and leaves are designed as one strip to allow for quick rolling / quilling. The colors shown here are done by hand using alcohol-based markers. Be inspired by a monogram of the letter E that I made for a friend.

Examples shown here were cut on a QuickKutz Silhouette SD - results may vary depending on machine.

FILES:
1) X Small petals
2) Small petals
3) Medium petals
4) Large petals
5) Heart tray, scalloped square, text (Be Mine, curved Happy Birthday)
6) PDF instructions show how to shape, quill and arrange the flowers

FORMATS
1) SVG (for Sure Cuts A Lot, Make-The-Cut, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition)
2) DXF (for Klic-N-Kut software)

* NOTE for MTC users: Import the SVG files using 72 DPI and ensure "Use Actual" is checked.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
· slotted quilling tool
· needle quilling tool (optional)
· alcohol based markers
· glue, toothpicks, tweezers, scissors, pencil, pins

Please read my Terms of Use before purchasing.

5 paper projects include:
• Yin Yang heart greeting card / invitation
• "Be Mine" party favor box
• LOVE sculpture chipboard
• 3D paper ball
• Heart inspired bunting/banner

File Formats for digital die cutters:

1) SVG (for Sure Cuts A Lot, Make-The-Cut, Silhouette Studio Designer Edition)

2) DXF (for Klic-N-Kut software)
3) PDF (for cutting by hand - beware, lots of small details)
4) PDF assembly instructions with photos

* NOTE for MTC users: Import the SVG files using 72 DPI and ensure "Use Actual" is checked.

Please read my Terms of Use before purchasing.

Digital die cut files for:
1) elephant
2) giraffe
3) lion
4) duck
5) teddy bear

Two sizes will be supplied (you can re-size if you wish):
1) Small: 1.75"x 1.75" (two boxes fit on an 8.5"x 11" sheet)
2) Big: 2.5"x 2.5" (one box fits on an 8.5"x 11" sheet)

FORMATS
1) SVG (for Make-the-Cut / MTC and Sure Cuts A Lot / SCAL software)
2) DXF (for Klic-N-Kut with KNK Studio software)
3) GSD (for Cameo, Silhouette, or Craft ROBO)
4) PDF (for cutting by hand - beware, lots of small details)

Please read my Terms of Use before purchasing.

*** PDF Instructions to make your own cards ***

If you know how to quill loose coils and scrolls, you're ready to learn how to make contemporary open-petal flowers. Double petals, stamens, larger and smaller flowers, 8 petal flowers, and a super easy-peasy guide for measuring each strip. For those who dislike reading manuals, there are step-by-step photos to show each stage.

Visit my blog post to see how I assembled the "Heart Full O Flowers":
http://craftingcreatures.wordpress.com/2012/03/28/quilled-flowers-tutorialpattern-update/