New work - Map of I AM.

During a small bout of restlessness, I got the idea that it may be fun and a great challenge to compete in a few art competitions.  I love the feeling of being pushed to do better and to create something that is true to me on a subject matter that I might otherwise never consider.  I hit up the theartlist.com and found a call for entry with the theme of maps.  The only requirement was that the piece must include some element of maps within it.  The following is my creation and hopefully will be juried into the show.  We shall see.

I am asked a lot about my process and how I create one of my mosaics from start to finish.  Here is a journal in pictures of sorts.  The original drawing was done on a 12x12 art board.  I start with an idea on how to do one small area and do not think about any other part of the picture until I get there.  With so many pieces to the puzzle, it is too overwhelming to think about it as a whole.  I let the picture unfold organically.  The pictures where I remove thought from the process and just let it become what it does, are always the most enjoyable to make and the most pleasing to view.

Now Free Forever! Quilling Shapes Tutorial up on LittleCircles.net

You asked for it and I listened - my very popular quilling shapes tutorial is now available for free... forever... on little circles.net!  If you need to learn or know someone who wants to get crafty, this detailed tutorial will do the trick.  Check it out.  If you love it, please pin it or share it so we can grow this amazing craft. Mahalo.

Shapes Tutorial

New Free Tutorial! Classy Chassis Necklace

I just finished posting this free tutorial up on the website.  I hope you all enjoy it!  I had a blast designing it.

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Quilled Retro Telly Fish Tank

I have had this design in my head for the longest time, but finally got around to making it tonight.  I love how it turned out.  I am going to make up a couple more versions this week and post a tutorial on littlecircles.net really soon for those interested in trying it out for themselves.  I think I will finish it off as I do all my jewelry and turn it into a necklace.  It will be a total fun wear.

Big News!

Big, big news in the world of little circles...  We've got a website!  Not a personal website, but a social one where quillers can meet, get inspired, exchange and learn.  There are galleries, tutorials, and soon a shop that will be filled with more than 100 shades of quilling paper and the latest tools.  We may have a few surprises up our sleeve as well ;) I am so excited for this new endeavor and I hope that other paper rolling enthusiasts will like it as well.  If you are one of them, why not check it out?  There will be many additions coming in the next few months, but the site is worth a good look around.  Let me know what you think!

www.littlecircles.net

Celebrate Valentine's with a 'lil gift from me!

Happy day-o-love my internet cherubs.  In celebration, I made this darling paper earring tutorial just for you... Oh, yeah, and it's FREE!!!

Enjoy. XOXO

'Heart Throb' Quilled Paper Earring Pattern

Hawaiian Petroglyphs

The first four in a series of Hawaiian petroglyphs (rock carvings) that I plan on creating.  You can find renditions all over the islands by many talented artists and it was time to do my own version.  Each is 3.5 x 5 inches plus frame size.

Free Quilling Shapes Tutorial is UP!!

Yeah! My new and absolutely FREE tutorial is done and you can download it right now by following the link. Learn to quill every shape like a pro. 23 pages and over 70 detailed photos will make a quiller out of you yet :) If you enjoy the free tutorial, please consider sharing the link to download it. Let's share the love of paper rolling - woot!

The tutorial will remain free on iPublicate.com for a limited time (until I have something new to share with you) so download it quickly!  It is a fabulous resource.

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Quilling Shapes

I remember a time years back when I first stumbled across my first sighting of the art that is quilling.  I was so enthralled and I could barely stand the wait to get my finger rolling on some paper strips.  I instantly began to google and was so disheartened when I was unable to find much of anything.  Not that there isn't great materials out there - there are.  I did eventually learn the craft, but much of it was through trial and error.  I have had the pleasure and fortune of showing my work to thousands of people and the most common thing I hear is how they have never seen anything like my work.  A few remember the rolling days of yore from the 70's but not one person have I met that felt my work was old hat.  The craft itself may have been around for years, but updates have been slow to show I am afraid.  Quilling is amazing for so many reasons but the most important one in my opinion is that you can make some really cool shit.  It is time to show people how to have some fun with this amazing art!  But first, let's just start with the basics....

I made this little diddy up this afternoon and it will soon be followed with a video tutorial and downloadable pdf tutorial.  Whatever way you learn best - you will be able to find a resource to guide you.  I have many plans for things to come, but if there is something in particular that you are wanting to learn, let me know!  Mahalo :)