Monday, October 3, 2016

Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling



Hello friends!! October is here, and I can hardly believe it. The autumn colours are absolutely stunning outdoors and this weekend we went on four different walks, just to capture as much of it as possible. Beautiful sunny weather and quite warm.

This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge, we have a Halloween theme. Since it is the first Monday of the month, we are showcasing a specific company/designer and the turn has come to Memory Box. You don't have to use Memory Box products, but it is always fun if you do.

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I made a card this week, although I actually started doing something different, but I will post that another day because it didn't end up being a Halloween project. For this card I used the Memory Box Swirling Ghosts and Goofy Halloween Decor die sets, as well as the Pensive Alphabet background stamp. 

Years ago, I did a lot of quilling, and I still do now and then, and I was happy to see that Simon Says Stamp now carries quilling paper. So you can expect more quilling tutorials coming along here, and maybe also a video. Speaking of videos, I have some news coming soon in that regard, and my new light and tripod set up is almost done. If Leo just stays healthy, I'll be doing videos very soon (he has been sick an awful lot lately, poor guy). 

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I used this Bright White quilling paper by Quilled Creations, and it can easily be coloured with Distress Inks as you can see above. I made a graduated strip, which is lighter on one side and gradually becomes darker. It is easiest to start with the lightest ink, since the inks tend to blend more smoothly then. 

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Here's a little trip about quilling paper. Cut a slit at the top of the bag, through just one layer of the plastic, leaving the other side intact and the label in place. You can then easily remove a strip of paper from the one side (from the inside edge), without taking the papers out of the bag and pull it out. This leaves the papers nicely organised and you don't have to handle the strips that you won't use.

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
You can roll quilled coils with your fingers alone, but I like to use a needle tool, at least to start with. I often take the coil off the tool and finish rolling it using just my fingers. The needle tool leaves a nice round center, which you can see to the left. A slotted quilling tool works great too, and is easier to use. To the right you can see the one by Tim Holtz (included in the Tiny Tattered Florals set). You can see me use it in my Quilled Flowers in a Mason Jar Video Tutorial. Quilled Creations also has a slotted tool. The slotted tool leaves a small notch in the center.

 Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
For this card, I just make simple open circles, not gluing the ends down. I'll show you how to make more complicated shapes soon.

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
Die cut the Swirling Ghosts from White Wool Felt, and a shadow piece from a black Deco Sheet. On this photo, you see black cardstock instead, because I changed my mind and forgot to take a new photo. The bat was die cut from black Deco Sheet and from black kraft-core cardstock. I adhered the Deco Sheet to a piece of cardstock before die cutting.

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I found a piece of watercolour paper that had been coloured with Brusho Crystals in my stash and decided to use it as the base for my card. Ink the Pensive Alphabet stamp with Distress Inks, mist with water about five times and stamp. When dry, the edges were distressed.

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
The ghosts were layered and adhered with foam tape. Here you can see the glittery black Deco Sheet, which looked more interesting than just black cardstock. I left the eyes in for the Deco Sheet ghosts, so that they shine through. The ghosts are so cute, and not very spooky.

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
I also added rub-on words to the background. 

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
To glue down the quilling circles, hold with a pair of tweezers and carefully apply a tiny bit of white glue to the back. You can use a tooth pick for this, or a Precision Tip Applicator Bottle filled with glue. The quilled circles add a really fun element to the card.

Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
 Layer the bat with the kraft-core peeking out underneath.


Layers of ink - Friendly Ghost Card with Quilling Tutorial by Anna-Karin
You don't have to use holiday background stamps for holiday projects, this background stamp was totally unrelated to Halloween, but still worked great.

I hope you will join us in our Halloween challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

If you want to, follow Simon Says Stamp on Instagram, they post great stuff daily. 


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Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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13 comments:

  1. fabulous card Anna-Karin, the little ghosts are super cute and I love the background and the quilling, the whole design is gorgeous :-)

    Hope Anton is feeling better XXX
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. This is such an awesome creation, Anna-Karin. Love the beautiful background pattern and the quilled circles are so fun!n :)

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  3. I love those adorable ghosts and paper quills, Anna-Karin. So cute!

    Cathie ♥

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  4. It's interesting to discover you have done quilling and I look forward to future posts--this is a skill that has always fascinated me. I had to read how you attached the swirls to your project and perhaps pasting is the biggest challenge in this art form? I am excited for your new video adventures and wish you success and I do hope your dear Leo feels better soon!

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  5. What a fun card, Anna-Karin! Love the ghosts against the Halloween colors in the background! The quilling adds a fun touch! Maura xx

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  6. Oh Anna-Karin I am so sorry to hear that beautiful little Leo has not been well, I hope he improves soon!

    I love your card, those little ghosts are just adorable, the shadows behind them really make them stand out beautifully and your quilled rings make a lovely finishing touch. Anne x

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  7. Love this card Anna-Karin! Your works are always full of techniques! Quilled circles are so beautiful! you're absolutely a creative mind!I hope leo feels better soon!Wonderful! barbara

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  8. Absolutely love the background. The multicolor distress inks with watercolor effect are just stunning. Hugs, Marzena

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  9. So many elements to love, Anna-Karin! The quilling looks really cool! :D


    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  10. Oh! I love cute Halloween and not terrifying Halloween! These cute ghosts had my heart from the get-go! And how fun to see quilling in action. My sister-in-law took up quilling not long ago, so I really enjoyed seeing it incorporated into a fantastic card!

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  11. love how you used the Pensive Alphabet Anna-Karin and those ghosts are certainly very cute. Love the quilling spirals...so cool...have a great weekend...hugs kath xxx

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  12. So sorry to hear little Leo has been poorly and I hope he feels better soon! <3

    As for your card, this is just so cute Anna-Karin and as always, it's the detail you've added including those quilled spirals, that takes it to another level ~ lovely work! :)

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  13. What a fun Halloween card, Anna-Karin! The colors are fabulous, the quilled spirals are stunning, and love the little ghosts. Hugs, Sandra

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