What are Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)?

So you want to know what Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are?My personal definition of ATCs is that they are a fun way to share a piece of yourself with friends, family, and future acquaintances. The ATCs that I have done have involved some amount of quilling, so for me an ATC is a way to share what I am passionate about. You too can share your passion,...

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Wow! Wonderful Gifts

I am just beside myself with happiness! I have been so fortunate to receive both of my One World, One Heart gifts.A special thanks to Sherry and Latharia for their special gifts. Sherry, Esprit d'Art , she sent me her Heart of the Soul collage. She is so beautiful, I wish I could do more than share a picture. I couldn't wait to open her up and meet...

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Free Pattern Quilling Artist Trading Card

I promised that I would share the pattern for the One World, One Heart Artist Trading Card (ATC) that I made for Lisa Oceandreamer.For this ATC I used a variety of techniques and I also played with fonts. I think that my passions run from Paper (being top of the list) to fonts running a close second. Of course, these are outside of the real-life people...

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Free Quilling Instructions Double Scroll

Scrolls, scrolls, and more scrolls.... I really love scrolls!They add a delicate touch to any design that you may have. Today I will share with you the Double Scroll.The instructions are simple. To make the double scroll:Take a strip of quilling paperFold it nearly in half, leave about 1/8 in (.3 cm) between the tips of the folded paper.Condition...

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Pink Artist Parade of Squares

This is for all those suffering from breast cancer and those who know people who are. Monica from "Girl Gone Thread Wild" I am attaching her words here, because she says it best:"the pink artist"is a community of artists joining togetherto create one joint art doll to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.When doll is complete, it will be mailed in...

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Rhondamum's Giveaway

WOW!!!! I am loving this... Here is another giveaway from a very talented Rhonda. Please stop by her post to find out all the details and don't forget to leave a message!Stay tuned, I will plan another giveaway in March.Enjoy!Antonella :-)Technorati Tags: giveaway, free g...

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WINNERS One World One Heart

Happy Valentines Day!Ok, now for the OWOH giveaway.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE.....Special Thank You Gift For our Hostess, Lisa (Heart of the Nest)...And the Winners are:The Quilled Heart in a frame: This Girl Remembers Such a delicate little heart. Hope you enjoy it. Stay tuned, I will post the pattern/instructions for how to make this soon (have to...

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Free Quilling Heart Pattern

This is a very special heart for me. It has been published in the 2008 Accord Quilling-A-Day Calendar.This pattern is great to use for Valentines Day, Wedding Cards, Anniversaries, any love filled moment or occasion. I have decided to use this pattern as my inspiration piece for the One World, One Heart blogging extravaganza. I say the inspiration,...

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Free Quilling Instructions Spiral Shapes

To continue my lesson on the basic shapes, these instructions are for the Spiral Shapes. You can click here if you have questions about cutting your own paper quilling strips.The picture shows the basic spiral shapes, please click on the picture to see a larger image with more detail. I will explain how to make the following shapes: Loose Scroll /...

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One World, One Heart

UPDATE: This giveaway is closed. Click Here for the WINNERS.Hello Again Everyone,My friend Toni from the 3 AM Designs blog shared this neat event with me. I am very excited about joining in.The One World, One Heart is an annual event hosted by Lisa Oceandreamer, this is the second year she has hosted this event! What a fun way to get to see some...

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Free Rice for those in need

One of the many blogs I've visited through the OWOH giveaway had this on her site, ParusCircle, and I thought I would share it with you.There is a site called "Free Rice" there is a word with a list of choices and you click on the answer that best defines the word, for each word you get right, the United Nations will donate 20 grains of rice to help...

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OWOH Such Fun!

I wanted to share with everyone how much FUN I am having with the One World, One Heart blogging extravaganza.I have been traipsing through blog-land and getting to see some of the most beautiful blogs and things. If you haven't given this a try, please join in the fun. Most bloggers, such as myself, are offering a chance to win our giveaways to anyone...

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February Quilling Patterns

Welcome to the February 2008 Accord Quilling Calendar Pattern ListingI am providing you a list of all the patterns and the name of the artist who graciously allowed Accord to print them.February 2008 Accord Calendar Projects1, 2, & 3 - "I Love You" Bouquet in a Basket (Artist: Virginia Alexander)4 - Bleeding Hearts (Artist: Jim Miller)5 - Umbrella...

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Free Quilling Instructions Coil Shapes

There have been many questions about making the basic quilling shapes that I have received lately, so I thought that I would revisit the basic coil shapes here. You can click here if you have questions about cutting your own paper strips.You can click on the picture to see a larger image of the basic coil shapes. I will explain how to create the following...

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