creative jewish mom

How To Make A Quilled Paper Bonfire

Call it a quilled paper campfire, or call it a quilled paper bonfire, either way it is a fun craft for all ages and requires only very simple supplies. The wonderful Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer is coming up on the night of May 2nd, so now is the time to start thinking about some simple crafts to celebrate. The bonfire is one of the major symbols of the holiday (and kids in my neighborhood are now hoarding wood of all kinds to contribute to bonfires around town) and as it turns out quilling with orange and yellow paper is a great way to depict fire! So whether you will be celebrating Lag B'Omer or are looking for an artful summer craft, this quilled paper campfire or bonfire is perfect.

Ready to get rolling? Let's do it.......

Large Quilled Leaves Using A Quilling Peg Board

Looking for a large quilled leaf to add to your quilling project? This one is roughly 3" long, and its skeletal shape makes it great for pairing with more dense quilled elements. This week I have been experimenting with some quilled leaf shapes, some which I've made using tutorials from others, and this one which I made up myself. Now, I can't say I love it as much as the quilled leaf sprigs I shared yesterday, but this leaf is much larger and could certainly represent leaves from many kinds of plants, I'm thinking roses, or even thistles.

Using my simple instructions, you can also come up with some leaves to call your own. Lets get quilling shall we?

Quilled Leaf Sprigs Are So Lovely You Can't Stop

Shavuos, the holiday of greenery is coming in another month, so why not start quilling some lovely leaves? Paper quilling isn't one of those crafts that you can whip up quickly, but it is oh so lovely, and can be done in spare moments just about anywhere, so give it a try! These little quilled leaf sprigs look so fabulous that I just couldn't stop! And since I have the excuse of recovering from our recent travels, well, I just kept making more and more.

I have seen that many quillers make large quantities of quilling elements that they keep in nice little divided boxes, so truthfully one could start making with no real plan. For me it is the making that satisfies that little voice,  and I can always come up with a plan later on, right? That would in any case be the more creative approach, so if you follow my example you've got my seal of approval.

Ready to get quilling?

Simple Quilled Leaves Using A Comb

Quilling is all the rage, and it is no wonder! With just the simplest of supplies, and tools you can eve find around the house, you can create stunning quilled elements to use however you please. These little leaves looks more complicated than they are, and might be something to try after you've made basic quilled shapes like the ones I used for my quilled Hanukkah projects.

And the fun part about quilling is that you can use tiny pre-cut strips or cut the strips yourself to make your project larger. If you love delicate work, so working small won't bother you, just take your time and the results will be the reward. If you prefer something a bit quicker, consider working larger and see how it goes....