3D effect flowers

Isn't complete according to me. Any suggestions?? (I have a photograph attached of a draft for the same)

But had to share the 3D effect flowers. I have tried to use mono-theme (warm colours) except for the leaves. Have used 3mm strips of 24 inches to make each petal. Followed with tight rolls, and using the back of a pen (round end) shaped the petals giving a 3D effect. This is evident if you look closely at the buds.

These flower effects, if I am not wrong, were conceived by ManuK Please visit the blog for some exceptional work.

The leaves are particularly interesting, I have used the crimper on the dark green (3mm, 12-18 inches) first and then quilled loosely to form the inside. After which I have used light green to tight quill and shape the leaf. It is simple but look elegant.

Complete composition

Close-up of the 3d effect and the crimped leaf

My husband thought they were real flowers. I take it as a compliment :)

Over-exposed photo 

The above photo which is over-exposed by choice has a lot of character, shows the shadows and highlights very beautifully.

In the making

Comments welcome!!!

Royal flowers

I am in love with this new technique!  It brings quilling to a higher level of intricacy and artistry.

It is originally demonstrated by Asma Ahmad Bahari: Royal Flower.  And while you are at her blog browse through her wonderful collection of greeting cards!

So coming back to my project, I thought to myself, why not give these flowers my personal touch. And believe me they look beautiful and different each time you make them yourself. Maybe because of a different colour or different shape or maybe just your personal touch and passion for art. They look unique and elegant!!

Here is my composition of a greeting card using these pretty Royal flowers.

If you search for Royal flowers on Google you will see many different design one could do with the inside of the flower. As very rightly said, 'A man lives by imagination' - Henry Ellis
Have fun :) & do comment!!

Starburst flowers- Greeting Card!!

These starburst flowers (complete tutorial) by Patricia Zapata, via Whip Up (on my blogger list) were made using red stock paper. I simply, loved the look and the ease you can make them. And the leaves are done using two shades of green, folded into half along the length and then using a forcep bent along the width. Again, a complete tutorial is shown by Inna Dorman here.

I have added some fillers to complete the greeting card.

Close-up of the flower

This was made for my Ajoba (Grandfather), who is celebrating his 85th Birthday next week. We wish him the best of health and a happy life ahead of him!! We love you Ajoba :) 

PS: The card is in the post and should reach you soon but this is for the record!!! :)

Happy V-Day!!!

Paper cutting most likely originated in China, and are often done in red paper. Jianzhi is the traditional style of paper cutting in China. The art has evolved uniquely all over the world to adopt to different cultural styles. In Japan, it is called Kirie, in India, it is called Sanjhi. In Germany, it is referred to as Scherenschnitte. In Mexico, it is called Papel Picado. It's worth a Google search.


Here is a paper cut V-Day card for my hubby!!

The template can be found here (V-day cut out). And for some tricks and tips Click here!!!

Frame Decorated with Quilling

Simple IKEA frame decorated with paper quilling! 
The petals were made using the husking technique (Husking technique ).
I have used 3 mm paper strips (orange and light blue), and then cut each in half lengthwise. I made 12 orange petals and 4 light blue ones.
The leaves were made in similar fashion (husking and then curling using needle).

 

Closer view of the flower!!!

PS: That is a photo of me when I was a toddler!!

An Etched Name

This was made for my nephew's naming ceremony in August. 'Rishant' means to rejoice!! I wish him all good in life.

I first printed his name using a desirable font and cut out the letters and pasted them on the desired paper. Later, I worked on the name using 3mm red paper. The bird and butterfly were inspired by Linh Indochine. Once it was complete, I used a printed pink design for the background and framed it using mahogany wood.