PaperScapes

A Touch of Whimsy!

2012-01-12T23:34:00.000-05:00

At last, a shot of my quilled house of whimsy! It's not done, but I've completed enough work that you'll have a good sense of what the finished house will be like. Very exciting, I think!! :)

Watercolour Pencils (Ladybug Image)

2012-01-09T01:29:00.000-05:00

I love to colour! One of the easiest watercolour methods (in my opinion) is to use watercolour pencils and a Dove Blender. I spent some time playing around with my watercolour pencils this afternoon, colouring a few ladybugs. Here's the last one I did.

Although you can use watercolour pencils in many ways, for this image I chose to apply colour only where I wanted the darkest spots to be (as you can see in the leaves on the left). The finished ladybug is fairly light because of the way I applied the colour. I could have coloured the entire ladybug to get a darker finished image. My colours are limited, so I didn't do as much shading as I might otherwise have done. For not having used my watercolour pencils in quite some time, I'm satisfied with this image! (Oh! I didn't worry about staying inside the lines because I knew I was going to cut out the image for the card I was making. I'll have to post the finished card in the next day or two.)

A New Project (...continued)

2012-01-03T22:22:00.000-05:00

So, my "new project" hasn't progressed as quickly as I'd hoped, but these things do take time. The ideas are percolating... :)

I've made a bit of progress, though, and here's a snapshot to prove it!

"What is that?" you ask. It's the beginnings of a lovely whimsical garden that will grow all around my fun little house. Stay tuned for more updates!

A New Project

2011-12-31T00:01:00.000-05:00

So, here's a peek at my next project (and my messy desk!). My gingerbread house from a few years ago has been on my mind lately, so I decided to make a spring version. Well, maybe not a spring version of a gingerbread house, but a cute little spring-themed house. Just for fun! It doesn't look like much yet, but it'll be spectacular when I'm done! Check back soon to see my progress!

NOTE: I made the template for this house by adapting one found on the Bubbly Scrumptious website.

My year-long hiatus...

2011-12-28T23:31:00.001-05:00

Wow! Can you believe it's been a year since I posted? A lot has changed in the past year, but I'm none the worse for wear and looking forward to 2012!! I've re-discovered my old love...paper quilling! Here's a pic of a really simple Christmas card I made recently. I've FINALLY mastered holly leaves! lol

Check back soon for pics of the miniature Santa and miniature angel I also made recently. They're pretty cute!!

Advanced Copics Class at Bizzy B's

2010-11-21T14:01:00.002-05:00

Here's a sneak peek at one of the images (Penny Black) we'll colour at my Advanced Copics class on December 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Space is limited, so call Bizzy B's today and sign up!

Copic Sample - Enhanced

2010-09-11T08:37:00.000-04:00

Hi! So, after my last post I spent a few minutes enhancing the elephant image I coloured. I didn't do much, but I think it makes a big difference. Here's my original elephant, coloured using B21, B24, and B28 (blues) and RV23, RV25, and RV29.

To enhance the image, I added just a little bit of shading with B60, pretending that the sun was shining from the upper left. It's pretty light in the scanned image, but it is there. Then I used E31, E33, and the blender marker to create some earth for the elephant to stand on. And to finish it off, I used G24 and G28 to add a few little clumps of grass around his feet. They came out a little thicker than I wanted them to, but you get the idea.

That's it for today! To learn how to colour with Copics, check out my class at Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap on September 28 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. It's sure to be fun!!

Lazy Long Weekend . . .

2010-09-06T10:23:00.007-04:00

Well, summer is officially over and somehow I haven't blogged since May. I've had a wonderful summer, but I've been looking forward to Labour Day weekend for a few weeks now. Time to settle in for fall and start thinking about Christmas!!

Back in June I got my Copic certification, and I'm so excited to have planned my first official Copics class at Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap in Toronto. You'll find a class calendar on our website. Space is limited, though, so don't delay if you'd like to take the class. I'll also be demo'ing Copics this Sunday at BB's birthday celebration.

The Copics class is for beginners or for anyone who wants to learn some tips and tricks. In class, we'll start by colouring on a practice sheet of circles and simple shapes. The focus of the class is on learning about and using the markers, not about colouring detailed images and making cards. We'll definitely colour some images, but I want everyone to walk away feeling confident about the basics of colouring. Detail will come later. Above and below are some images that I coloured in preparation for my Copics class this month.

You've likely noticed that all three images are pink and blue. I thought long and hard about how to structure this class, as some people will have no markers, some will have a few, and some will have many, and I wanted to keep the price down while providing good value. It's tempting to choose a range of colours, say blue, pink, green, yellow, and orange, but with Copics it's actually more important to have several shades in each family in order to blend properly. So, I looked at my markers, bought a few more, and then decided to use three pinks (RV23, RV25, RV29) and three blues (B21, B24, B28). You have to have the markers to take the class, and we're offering them super cheap as part of the class. It's a great way to start or expand your collection! If you already have the colours, you have to bring them to class and we'll allow you to trade the kit colours for ones you don't have yet.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email me. And be sure to watch the class calendar for more Copics classes (plus others) this fall. Happy colouring!!

Crazy for Cards -- May

2010-04-28T21:02:00.007-04:00

Last night's Crazy for Cards class at BB's was great--seven people came down to play with all kinds of goodies and learn some new techniques. It's not a new technique, but glitter lace has my attention these days! Barb asked me to demo it at ScrapFest, and now it's my new favourite thing (along with Glimmer Mist and making backgrounds with Stamp-It's Sponging Blocks).

My first card for May's Crazy for Cards class includes all three things, plus one of the new Tim Holtz distress inks (victorian velvet). For this card I used the following products:

- Tim Holtz distress inks

- Sparkle N Sprinkle glitters

- Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist

- Tsukineko Glue Pad

- Prima flowers

- The Robin's Nest Dew Drops

This month's Crazy for Cards class will take place at Bizzy B's on Thursday, May 27, from 7:00 to 9:00. Call today and sign up!

Mother's Day Gift

2010-04-24T20:21:00.007-04:00

Spring is here, and life seems to get busier every day! For a while, I think I forgot that I even have a blog. I had a great time at ScrapFest in Kitchener last weekend, and I'm looking forward to this fall's ScrapFest in Oshawa. Combined with Thanksgiving, my birthday, the Creativ Festival, and gearing up for Christmas, October is going to be one crazy month!

It's a long way off for the moment, though, and I'm excited to have completed samples for my May classes at Bizzy B's. Just in time for Mother's Day, I'll be teaching a class on how to decorate a wooden picture frame with supplies from your scrap stash. We'll make a matching card, so your entire gift will be ready in one evening. And I'll even provide an assortment of patterned papers to choose from, as not everyone will fancy the same one!

The class is scheduled for May 6 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap. It'll be lots of fun. Hope to see you there!

New Cards!

2010-02-23T21:29:00.005-05:00

Here's a few pics of some cards we'll be making at Thursday's night Crazy for Cards class at BB's.

The Truant Blogger

2010-02-15T10:16:00.007-05:00

The truant blogger has returned! Things have been pretty busy lately, and blogging fell by the wayside. A bit of news: I've registered for the Creators' Marketplace Show & Sale again this year. I usually just sell cards at these sales, but I've decided to try selling a few new items this time. They're secret for now, but I'll post some pics once I get more organized. Check out the link to the right for more details about the sale.

In case you haven't been to the Bizzy B's website lately, below are the two classes I have left to teach in February. In March, I'll be offering a couple of new classes, so be sure to check the class calendar and my blog for updates!

Sweet Treats (Quilling) -- Wednesday, February 17
Join Cheryl to make candies, ice cream cones, lollipops, and more—all made out of only paper and glue. It’s a calorie-free way to enjoy some sweet treats! Plus they’re super cute and make great embellishments for your tags, cards, or scrapbook pages! Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.
- Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Crazy for Cards! -- Thursday, February 25, 7:00–9:00
Are you crazy for cards? Join Cheryl to make six stunning cards in only two hours. We’ll make cards for several occasions using various tools, techniques, and products! Crafters with all levels of skill are welcome. Adhesive is required. Please bring a basic toolkit if you have one.
- Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Here's a pic of one of the cards we'll make in February's Crazy for Cards class. Simple, but pretty. Hope to see you there!

Be Mine!

2010-01-10T09:49:00.002-05:00

As part of January's Crazy for Cards class, we'll be making two valentines. I used Bazzill cardstock, a set of nested hearts cut on my Silhouette, some new Hero Arts flowers stamps, a Hero Arts "love" stamp, and pink ink by Hero Arts. All the samples for this class will soon be at the store, so stop by for a peek! In the meantime, here's a pic to pique your interest.

2010-01-06T21:29:00.003-05:00

Happy new year! I took the month of December off from blogging and paper arts in general, and it's great to get back into it early in 2010. Tomorrow night I'm off to Bizzy B's for a Hero Arts Preview Party. The 2010 catalogue is out, and there are some many great stamps in it! I had a chance to play with a few when I made the samples for the make-and-take I'm doing tomorrow night, and I can't wait to use more of them in the samples for January's Crazy for Cards class. Check out the class calendar and sign up right away!

And now, for the project at hand, I made this great little Valentine's Day gift -- an acetate box full of Hershey's Hugs, complete with a tag to write on. It's not on the calendar yet, but I'll be offering this class in February, in time for you to give it to your Valentine!

Christmas Quills

2009-11-25T23:12:00.000-05:00

Here's a pic from the class I taught at BB's on Monday night. The photo doesn't really do it justice, but you'll get the idea. It's the same idea as the "aquarium" I did earlier this year, but I put a gingerbread house inside instead of fishies. If I'd had a little more time, I would have put even more quilled embellishments on it, but the class went a little over even with what you see here. It's not quite as snazzy as last year's gingerbread house, but it's cute and fun nonetheless! Enjoy!

Christmas Is Coming!

2009-11-21T21:18:00.010-05:00

Christmas is coming and I'm so excited! I did some shopping a few months ago, but I still have some to do and I hope to get some done tomorrow. I can't believe it's only five weeks away. I've been waiting all year!! :)

Last night was my first Super Crazy for Christmas Cards class at BB's. Six people signed up for it and everyone had a good time! We got through all 10 cards in 3.5 hours, although a couple of people took some pieces home to assemble there, and enjoyed some cookies and friendly conversation throughout the evening. There's one more chance to take the class - Sunday, December 6, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Snacks and drinks provided!

My next class is the second offering of Glistening Greetings. It's on Thursday, November 26, from 7:oo to 9:00 p.m. Here's a picture to pique your interest! There's still room for a couple more people, so call today!

Today I was at Etobicoke School of the Arts' Christmas sale. Here's a shot of of me and my table! (The tree decorated with quilled snowflakes is mine, but the wreaths in the background aren't.)

Copics and Christmas!

2009-10-28T22:47:00.001-04:00

What could be more fun than Copics and Christmas? Well, adding a super-cute Penny Black stamp helps. I picked up this cute little guy last night, and this is the final card in my upcoming SUPER Crazy for Christmas Cards class at Bizzy B's. We're making 10 cards in 3.5 hours, which allows a little break for a snack halfway through. Most of the samples are at the store already, and this one will be there soon, too.

I know, it's not even Hallowe'en yet, but I love Christmas at any time of the year, And it's never too soon to get started. It's amazing how quickly time slips away

Oh, and I've got some quilling classes coming up, too, so watch for those samples. They'll be ready soon!

Irresistible Gifts

2009-10-21T20:17:00.001-04:00

So, here are my irresistible gifts for this fall's classes: a carton for candy, a tower for treats, a box for bonbons. It's the perfect way to package a little gift for someone special. My favourite is the tower for treats, as it opens up to three little "shelves" that will hold your goodies. They'll be on display at Bizzy B's soon, so pop in to get a peek!

I'm offering this class three times, so there's no excuse for missing it! Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, October 27, 7:00–9:00 (evening)
Monday, November 9, 10:30–12:30 (morning)
Thursday, December 3, 7:00–9:00 (evening)

Class: $25.00 Materials: $6.00 (taxes extra)

Please bring a basic toolkit including dry adhesive (tape runner) if you have one.

October Classes at Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap

2009-09-29T23:02:00.006-04:00

Crazy for Christmas Cards!
Thursday, October 8, 7:00–9:00
Are you crazy for Christmas cards? Join Cheryl to make six fantastic Christmas cards in just two hours! Crafters with all levels of skill are welcome. We’ll use various tools, techniques, and products to create Christmas cards you’ll be crazy for! Please bring a basic toolkit including dry adhesive (tape runner) if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Glistening Greetings
Tuesday, October 13, 7:00–9:00
Make your Christmas cards glisten, glimmer, and glitter this year! Learn about the different products you can use to achieve eye-catching results with little effort: Twinkling H20s, USArtQuest mica watercolour paints, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, sparkly embossing powders, and assorted glitters. Six cards will be made in class. Please bring a basic toolkit including dry adhesive (tape runner) if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Christmas Quills: Snowflake Ornaments
Monday, October 19, 7:00–9:00
Add some old-fashioned flair to your Christmas tree this year with stunning quilled snowflake ornaments. Start now so you’ll have time to get them ready before Christmas! Quillers with all levels of skill are welcome. Two styles will be made in class (different from December’s class). Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Irresistible Gifts!
Tuesday, October 27, 7:00–9:00
Get an early start on your Christmas gifts! Join Cheryl to make three festive gift boxes: a tower for treats, a carton for candy, and a box for bonbons. Irresistible gifts for anyone on your list! Please bring a basic toolkit including dry adhesive (tape runner) if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $6.00 (taxes extra)

Interactive Cards V
Thursday, October 29, 7:00–9:00
Three NEW and fun ways to wow your friends and family with fabulous cards they can’t resist! This month come down and learn how to make a spinner card, an accordion pop-up card, and a paper-spring pop-up card! Please bring a basic toolkit including dry adhesive (tape runner) if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Quilled Thanksgiving Turkey

2009-09-28T20:58:00.003-04:00

Where did September go? I had such good intentions for blogging at least once a week, but I guess they flew out the window! At any rate, here's a quilled Thanksgiving turkey to inspire you to get thinking about the upcoming holiday. Enjoy!!

2009-08-31T22:56:00.017-04:00

Licence to Quill

Tuesday, September 15, 7:00–9:00
Get your licence to quill and make some fancy fall embellishments for your cards, scrapbook, or even Thanksgiving placecards. Tools, techniques, and tips for success are discussed as you twirl paper strips into delightful autumn designs. Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.
- Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Crazy for Cards!

Tuesday, September 22, 7:00-9:00
Are you crazy for cards? Come on down to the hive and make 6 fantastic cards. Crafters with all levels of skill are welcome. This class will include the use of assorted tools, techniques, and products. Please bring a basic toolkit including wet and dry adhesive if you have one.
- Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Quilled Miniatures

Date Change: Thursday, October 1, 7:00–9:00 (was Thursday, September 24)
Join Cheryl to expand your quilling skills and make some new fall miniatures. Watch the store for samples! Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.
- Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Interactive Cards II

Tuesday, September 29, 7:00–9:00
Add more fun to your greetings! Learn to make new designs of the pop-up slider card (pull the ribbon and up pops your image, revealing the greeting inside), a folding never-ending card (fold four times to get back to the front of the card), and a double slider card (pull the ribbon and out slide two spaces for a greeting or an image). A great way to wow your friends and family! Please bring a basic toolkit including wet and dry adhesive if you have one.
- Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Crazy for Cards (Coloured with Copics)!

2009-08-12T21:43:00.007-04:00

Ah, the delinquent blogger has returned! I have a good excuse, though: July flew by so fast, and then I spent two fantastic weeks in Ireland, Belgium, and France!! A whirlwind tour, for sure, but a great time nonetheless. I actually had these samples done before I left, but I ran out of time to get them photographed and posted here. These samples are for next Monday's Crazy for Cards (Coloured with Copics) class at Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap. You'll learn a little about colouring with Copics and get a chance to try them out, and go home with four fantastic cards!

Quilling for Katie

2009-07-11T15:17:00.006-04:00

Tonight is Katie's bridal shower/bachelorette party and I should be getting ready for it, but I had to take a few minutes to post a picture of the quilled embellishments on her envelope. I think it looks FANTASTIC! (Even the letters are quilled.) Hope you like it, too! (And here's hoping Katie doesn't happen to look at this before tonight. It's a safe bet, but my fingers are crossed!!)

Christmas in July!

2009-07-01T12:19:00.006-04:00

It's Christmas in July at Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap! Three of my four July classes are Christmas-themed. Check them out below and call the store today to sign up! And here's a sneak peek at the samples for Irresistible Gifts!

Licence to Quill (Tuesday, July 7, 7:00–9:00)
Get your licence to quill! Make some sweet summer treats out of paper and glue as you learn the basics of quilling—the art of twirling paper strips into fabulous designs. Tools, techniques, and tips for success are discussed. Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Christmas Quills: Snowflake Ornaments (Monday, July 13, 7:00–9:00)
Add some old-fashioned flair to your Christmas tree this year with stunning quilled snowflake ornaments. Start now so you’ll have time to get them ready before Christmas! Several styles will be made in class. Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Crazy for Christmas Cards! (Thursday, July 16, 7:00–9:00)
Are you crazy for cards? It’s Christmas in July, so come down to the hive and get a head start on your Christmas cards. Make six fantastic Christmas cards in just two hours! Crafters with all levels of skill are welcome. We’ll use various tools, techniques, and products to create Christmas cards you’ll be crazy for! Please bring a basic toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

*NEW* Irresistible Gifts! (Tuesday, July 21, 7:00–9:00)
Get an early start on your Christmas gifts! Celebrate Christmas in July and join Cheryl to make three festive gifts: a tower of tea, a carton of candy, and a matchbox of memories. Irresistible gifts for anyone on your list! Please bring a basic toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $6.00 (taxes extra)

Close-up of the tower of tea,
one of the projects in Irresistible Gifts!

Crazy for Cards -- All Samples!

2009-06-07T14:17:00.003-04:00

Now that I've finished making all the Crazy ford Cards samples, I thought it'd be nice to post them. They look even better real life, though, so pop into the store for a good look! The class is this Thursday (June 11) at 7:00 p.m. at Bizzy B's. Hope to see you there!

Crazy for Cards!

2009-06-01T18:52:00.005-04:00

They're done! Here's a sneak peek at one of my Crazy for Cards designs. It's a little dark (I blame whoever decided not to put overhead lights in my condo), but you get the idea. I'll be taking the samples down to the store this week, so pop in and check them out! Here are the class details again:

Thursday, June 11, 7:00–9:00
Are you crazy for cards? Come on down to the hive and make six fantastic cards to top up your stash! Crafters with all levels of skill are welcome. We’ll use various tools, techniques, and products to create cards you’ll be crazy for! Please bring a basic toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Reserve your seat at Bizzy B's now! Call the store at 416.203.0433.

June Classes at Bizzy B's

2009-05-27T21:42:00.008-04:00

Below are the classes I'll be teaching at Bizzy B's in June. Take a look and call the store to reserve your spot. Space is limited, so don't wait too long to call. Hope to see you there!

Licence to Quill
Thursday, June 4, 7:00–9:00
Get your licence to quill! Make some sweet summer treats out of paper and glue as you learn the basics of quilling—the art of twirling paper strips into fabulous designs. Tools, techniques, and tips for success are discussed. Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Crazy for Cards!
Thursday, June 11, 7:00–9:00
Are you crazy for cards? Come on down to the hive and make six fantastic cards to top up your stash! Crafters with all levels of skill are welcome. We’ll use various tools, techniques, and products to create cards you’ll be crazy for! Please bring a basic toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

The Quilling Bee
Tuesday, June 16, 7:00–9:00
Get bizzy at the hive and make *five* quilled cards in only two hours! The focus will be on making simple but beautiful quilled cards. Tips and techniques will be discussed. Beginners are welcome! Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Scrap Happy!
Friday, June 19, 7:00–10:00
Bring your bits of ribbon, left-over embellishments, and scraps of paper, and get SCRAP HAPPY at the hive! Using the class samples for ideas and inspiration, make some fabulous projects with your scraps, your neighbour’s scraps, or pick something from The Scrap Pile. You bring the scraps and we’ll provide assorted stamps, inks, embellishments, tools, and cardstock. It’s a great way to use your scraps, create beautiful paper art, and make new friends! Sign up early, as space is limited. Please bring a basic toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Quilled Flower Shadow Box
Monday, June 22, 7:00–9:00
Make a 3D shadow box and fill it to overflowing with beautiful quilled flowers! Tools, techniques, and tips for success are discussed. Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Interactive Cards IV
Tuesday, June 30, 7:00–9:00
Wow your friends and family with fabulous cards they can’t resist playing with. This month we’ll make a "swing" card, a secret message card, and a pop-up card—each with a new twist! Please bring a basic toolkit if you have one.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

New Blog Header!

2009-05-26T23:45:00.002-04:00

I'm so excited! My friend Lori created a blog header, business card, and sign for me. She's a great digi scrapper and designer. You should check out her blog and drop her a line. She does great work!

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Don't forget to check out the craft sale I'm going to be in this Sunday. Here's the info:

Creators’ Marketplace Show & Sale
www.creators-marketplace.com

Sunday May 31, 2009
10am - 6pm

- Over 8400 sq. ft. of original and hand-made art, food, jewellery, toys, clothing and more!
- Free autographs from real comics and animation artists plus fun and interactive activities or kids!
- Silent auction with proceeds going to the Hospital for Sick Children’s Foundation.
- Free Parking

Thornhill Community Centre
7755 Bayview Avenue (North East Corner of Bayview and John)

- Admission $5 ($1 from every admission will be donated to the Hospital for Sick Children’s Foundation)
- Children under 5 FREE!

Cute Cards!

2009-05-19T20:06:00.013-04:00

So, I have no idea where May went and I can't believe that I haven't posted a single thing yet this month. I've been busy, though, and here's a pic of some cards I made using an old set of Stampin' Up stamps called Very Punny. It's discontinued, I think, but the stamps are so cute that I couldn't resist using them. And it's a great way to use your scraps of patterned paper!

Now I'm working on some new classes to teach at Bizzy B's this summer, so watch the calendar for descriptions and dates!

2009-04-27T19:11:00.006-04:00

Well, I can't believe it's been almost a month since my last post. April has been such a busy month that I haven't had time to do much. And, actually, I kind of hated to bump my quilled Easter eggs from the front of my blog!

ScrapFest (April 17 & 18)
I had the pleasure of attending ScrapFest for the first time this year, demonstrating quilling techniques for my favourite LSS, Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap! I forgot to take a picture of my most recent project, a black wooden picture frame that I decorated with pink and ivory roses and some green leaves, but I plan to take a picture soon and post it. It's a great example of what you can do with paper and glue, especially alongside a quilled Easter egg, my miniature wedding cake, my aquarium shadow box, and other assorted quilled designs.

Creativ Festival (April 24-26)
After a great weekend at ScrapFest, I had another great weekend at the Creativ Festival, this time helping out my friend Lara Brooks in the Canadian Scrapbooker booth. We had a great time chatting about the magazine and playing with MyStamp Box stamps. Here's a quick sample I made tonight using the Funky Flowers set. You can order them online or stop by Bizzy B's and pick some up.

Quilled Easter Eggs

2009-03-30T22:43:00.006-04:00

As promised, here are the most fabulous Easter eggs ever! Well, in my humble opinion. :) I had some blown out egg shells kicking around from some other crafts I used to do, and decided that they should get the royal treatment this year. So, I settled down onto Dave's couch yesterday, surrounded by quilling paper, and came up with these three eggs. We likely won't have time to get through three eggs plus some cards, but these beauties are part of my Quilled Easter Designs class scheduled for April 7th at Bizzy B's. Hope to see you there!

Quilled Mother's Day Card

2009-03-25T23:08:00.006-04:00

So, I should be off in Dreamland by now, but I'm still puttering around, trying to put together everything I'll need for my Interactive Cards class at Bizzy B's. I figured that I might as well take a few minutes to post a new picture, and I've decided that tonight it will be a card I've made for Mother's Day. It's still a little way off, but it never hurts to be prepared.

This is a fairly simple card . . . I cut a rectangle out of the centre of the card front, and zig-zagged quilled spirals across it. You could add more butterflies or more flowers, but I decided that less is more for me this time. You could also line the inside of the card with white paper to hide any stamping or writing inside. The sample is at BB's and it's part of my Quilled Cards for Mother's Day class (scheduled for April 28).

Keep an eye out for some fantastic Easter designs. I plan to post pics next week . . . Easter eggs like you've never seen before!!

Quilled Fishies!

2009-03-17T12:28:00.002-04:00

Here's my latest quilling endeavour -- a shadow box that looks like a little aquarium filled with quilled fishies! It's colourful and cute, and I just love it! Join me at Bizzy B's on March 31st to learn how to make the shadow box and fishies, plus learn some tips and tricks for quilling anything.

Call the store now to sign up!

Interactive I -- New Designs!!

2009-03-04T21:57:00.006-05:00

Hi! I've been working away on new samples for my March classes at BB's. Here are the samples for my Interactive I class, which is scheduled for Thursday, March 26. The cards we'll make are a bookmark card, a waterfall card, and a side slider card -- a great way to impress your family and friends with a greeting card! Send me a quick email if you have any questions or, better yet, call the store to sign up right away!

Hope to see you there!

Interactive Cards

2009-02-08T23:32:00.003-05:00

I've been busy of late, but I've set my quilling aside for a bit to create samples for my upcoming interactive card class at Bizzy B's. If you can't make it on Tuesday, February 11, check out the March calendar when it's ready and come down to the store in March to learn how to make these fun interactive cards!

Quilled Banana Split

2009-02-01T09:23:00.005-05:00

Here it is -- the quilled banana split I made last weekend! It's probably only about the height of a loonie standing on its edge, but it looks pretty delicious to me!

PaperScapes/Quilled Wedding Cake #2

2009-01-25T13:18:00.008-05:00

Hi everyone! So, you're probably wondering about the name change, right? Well, quite simply, I wanted something a little more clever than Paper Arts by Cheryl. I used that name when I created my blog around 4:00 one sleepless morning, and have been trying to think of something better ever since. I thought of several other clever/creative names, but it seems that someone else got there first every time. So, PaperScapes it is!

On the weekend I made a fancier quilled wedding cake -- complete with miniature pink roses! I've got another great pic to post (a banana split, suggested by Lara), but it'll have to wait a day or two!

Quilled Sweets

2009-01-18T10:13:00.013-05:00

Inspired by my quilled wedding cake and eager to quill more delicious treats, I whipped up a three-scoop ice cream sundae (with a cherry on top) and a slice of cherry pie (à la mode, of course)! They were so much fun to make and they're pretty cute, if I do say so myself! If there's time, we might make one of them in my quilled miniatures class at Bizzy B's on January 27th. The pics are cute, but they really don't do the miniatures justice--pop into the store to see the real live samples!

Quilled Heart Card

2009-01-15T07:39:00.013-05:00

Here's a sneak peek at one of the projects in my upcoming Quilled Valentines class at Bizzy B's. It's a really simple window card with a quilled heart on the inside (visible through the window). The photo is a little dark (it's actually white!), but you get the idea. Drop into the store to see the real one and other samples as they become available. The class description is below!

Quilled Valentines (February 4, 7:00-9:00 p.m.)
Treat your valentine to a quilled keepsake: a greeting card, a keepsake box, and a simple bouquet! Join Cheryl and learn how to twirl strips of paper into heart, flower, and scroll embellishments for a card and a keepsake box, as well as a miniature bouquet! Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one. Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Quilled Wedding Cake

2009-01-07T23:18:00.005-05:00

So I tried quilling something new tonight -- a wedding cake! I've been thinking about it for a while and decided it's what I want to teach in my upcoming quilled miniatures class. My close-up photography skills need some improvement, but I'm really happy with the cake. Looks pretty tasty to me!

Quilled Miniature Class (January 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m.)
If you’ve got your licence to quill, expand your skills and quill some miniatures! Designs may include a pot of daffodils, a teapot and cup/saucer, a piglet, or even a scrumptious-looking cake! Please bring a basic quilling toolkit if you have one. Class: $25.00 Materials: $5.00 (taxes extra)

Good Intentions Lapbook

2008-12-18T21:23:00.005-05:00

Here are some pics of my Good Intentions Lapbook. I've scheduled a class at Bizzy B's on January 5 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Get your New Year's Resolutions down on paper! Make a Good Intentions Lapbook in which you can organize and track your accomplishments, as well as gather bits and pieces to help you follow through. Make it detailed or keep it simple -- it's completely up to you! Stop by the store to see the sample or check out the pictures below.

Class: $25.00 Materials: $8.00 (taxes extra)

Quilled Snowflakes

2008-12-15T01:23:00.004-05:00

Quilled snowflakes are one of my favourite things! They look so intricate, and yet they're really quite simple. A few rolls, curls, and pinches, and voilà . . . beautiful paper snowflakes! The snowflakes pictured here are for my friend, Charlotte, who ordered them as a Christmas gift. Custom orders are welcome, so feel free to ask! And I do teach classes at Bizzy B's Stamp & Scrap, so feel free to check out our calendar. (Snowflake classes are done for this year, but other quilling classes will be posted soon.)

Christmas Craziness!

2008-11-26T19:50:00.005-05:00

Well, I haven't been as crafty lately as I'd like, but my Christmas shopping is pretty well done and I've been busy filling custom Christmas card orders. It is, after all, that time of year! I participated in my first craft sale last weekend with my friend Helayne. It didn't go quite as well as hoped, but it was okay. We definitely have some ideas on how to improve for the next sale!

A bit of sad news . . . The gingerbread house didn't even get an honourable mention! I'm still glad we made it, though, as it was a great way to stretch and expand my quilling craftiness. Hmm . . . I should go turn on the tealight and turn the overhead light off so I can enjoy it while I have "custody." lol

It's a simple card (below), but a popular one, so I thought I'd share it with you. And one of my favourite Christmas cards! The double slider card below features a QuicKutz die-cut snowflake, a silver mini brad, turquoise Stickles, Autumn Leaves stamping (Flourishes V:I) in the background (and more Stickles!), Tim Holtz distress ink (broken china), a Hero Arts sentiment, and white ribbon, all on Bazzill cardstock (simon and coconut swirl). It takes some practice to make the card, but it 's such fun to make, give, or receive. And, on that note, I must go and make some!

Lollipop Lane

2008-11-11T22:59:00.010-05:00

Okay, so you'll all think I'm crazy, but I spent the entire weekend decorating a chipboard house with my friend Lara Brooks. It all started a few weeks ago when she asked me something like, "Do you think you could quill gum drops?" I thought carefully for a few seconds and assured her it could be done. Well, the more we thought about it, the more we discovered we could make . . . gum drops, mini sugar cookies, lollipops, lamp posts, an evergreen bush, a wreath, peppermints, poinsettias to fill the window boxes, and even some curls of smoke for authenticity. I think we put in about 70 hours from beginning to end, and we made the deadline for entering the Maya Road Home for the Holidays contest, which is what inspired Lara in the first place. So much fun and such a great team! Here's hoping we win!! :)

Quilled Chocolates

2008-09-22T23:27:00.005-04:00

My newest quilling project -- quilled chocolates in a little box! Join me at Bizzy B's this fall to learn how to make them! (They look real, don't they?)

More Quilling

2008-08-11T20:56:00.004-04:00

The three images above are of quilled flowers: wild tomatoes, yellow roses, and hairy leschenaultias. I made these in January of 2008, intending to create a sampler of quilled flowers. I managed to get only these three done, but maybe some day I'll make the rest. So many other projects, tools, and supplies are competing for my attention!

First Post

2008-08-08T05:31:00.011-04:00

Hi everyone! Well, I finally found time to create a site where people can view my cards and other paper projects. I figured a blog would be easier than updating my long-untouched website, so here it goes!

I haven't taken pictures of my recent work yet, but I'll be posting some older stuff over the next few days just to get started. I do sell my work and will consider custom orders, so feel free to get in touch with me if you're interested.

The picture above is of quilled flowers on a greeting card. Quilling is basically rolling thin strips of paper into coils that are then pinched into different shapes. These ones were made using 1/8" paper on its edge, so the card is just over 1/8" thick. The quilled designs are sturdier than you might think, although they do sometimes get crushed in the mail if you're not careful. These designs are quite intricate--the pictures really don't do them justice!