In the past 3 years, I have become a true Dave Matthews Band fan. My boyfriend collects posters and with my recent concert performances, I've purchased the latest woman's shirt. Mike asked me if I would create a poster replica! I couldn't wait to begin! This was the first time I had used a new surface and a new step into the process.
Here's the image I found online that he liked and wanted me to replicate:
Typically, I use foamboard or oaktag as a base or foundation. Sometimes cardstock. If I can find the oaktag or foamboard in the base color I need - PERFECT! If I can't I usually color in the base to my liking. For example, my classroom floor was a white foamboard but I wanted a checkered floor. I sketched the tiles and shaded the base with colored pencils. Then, I quilled on top.
For this paper creation, I use a near poster-size canvas! The canvas was also white. I purchased some black acryllic paint and gave the canvas a nice coat. Since I couldn't use a Sharpie or colored pencil (my usual shading/coloring tools) that would really cover the canvas properly, this was a great base! Once it was dry I was able to glue my quilled pieces.
Here are some pictures as I'm working on it. They were taken on my phone camera so I apologize for the poor quality. I need to order black quilling strips to finish it up so check back soon to see the finished product. I can't wait to finish and frame it to add to Mike's music room!!
In the first photo, I had already painted the canvas, sketched the Fire Dancer and the letters "D, M, B", and began outline the Fire Dancer using very small, metallic silver tight coils. Instead of standing the coils up, they are laying down for a more distinct outline.
Getting through more of the Fire Dancer.
The Fire Dancer BEFORE I fill it in. I filled the Fire Dancer with loose coils.
The finished Fire Dancer.
Next time, I'm going to finish the entire canvas in black loose coils!
It seems much easier to create and construct a blog than it really is. I find that my ideas are so extravagant that it takes a little longer to get where I want it to be. BUT good things come to those who wait and I'm rolling along happily.
I'd love some feedback on things that people may want to see on the blog or learn about.
Reves En Papier is french for Paper Dreams or Dreams of Paper.I love the challenge of quilling new things. Whatever your dream may be (any hobby, interest, sport, special occasion) I can quill something for it. I look forward to challenges! Feel free to challenge me on a new project!Give me your best shot! =)If you have any questions or comments or orders, please feel free to contact me:RevesEnPapier@gmail.com.
Oftentimes I'd walk into Target and the card section would suck me in like a black hole. I loved the 2D cards!! They were simple but so much more exciting than the traditional cards. I thought to myself, "How hard could it really be to create those cards myself?"
So off I went- craft store after craft store, buying cardstock and stickers. At Sew Crafty in Yonkers, I came upon a quilling kit. Not knowing what it was, but liking the potential it had, I purchased the kit and realized at home that the kit was missing the most important piece- the slotted tool. It took another year before I picked up the quilling slotted tool from Michael's during my summer vacation. It was then that I began to practice quilling. I began with simple projects- flowers, clouds, balloons. Shortly thereafter, my boyfriend's grandmother had passed away. Being a special woman to my boyfriend, and having been honored to meet Edith before she passed, I was honored when my boyfriend asked me to create a piano for her. I had really only focused on cards and knew that a card with something resembling a piano was not enough. I wanted to do something more. And so, I moved onto 3D quilling. Overnight, I created my very first 3D quilled piano. I googled pictures of pianos to get myself familiar with the structure and detail (I’m anal when it comes to perfection), I sat with tweezers and slotted tool in hand. The next morning I presented my boyfriend with the piano I made for his grandmother. He was in complete awe. Seeing how happy he was and knowing I was able to give something special to the family (especially his grandmother) was the true reward in itself. It was on display during her ceremony and in the end, she took the piano with her. It really is an honor. Below are the only 2 photos I have of the piano. The quality isn't very clear. =(
I love quilling. It allows me to be as creative as I want and despite its need for patience and extreme detail- it soothes me after long days and is fun for me! My favorite part of quilling is seeing the reactions of the people around me. To see others appreciating my hardwork feels great!!
And the birth of Reves En Papier happened! I began making gifts for friends and family and soon received a couple of orders from acquantainces.
Some of my 3D projects include:
* A band with a piano, guitar, standing bass, mic, and drum kit.
* A replica of the Miami Hurricane football field.
* A classroom including a teacher's desk and 6 unique student desks.
The blog title includes pictures of my classroom and on the bottom of my blog is a picture with my band. I'll post more photos up of my work soon including cards, final projects, and 3D works-in-progress.
I'm working on a 3D 1966 GTO and a replica of a Dave Matthews Dancing Nancy Poster!
I hope you enjoy my blog and will share your feedback and questions!!
