I'm coming back...

...soon. I know, I know, I haven't been such a presence lately (actually it's been quite long), but I've been through a couple of things, some good, some less, plus I'm in the middle of my semestrial exams now, but I'll restart posting very soon. That's a promise and I plan on keeping it! And to add a little teaser...a couple of pictures :)

I'll be waiting for a couple of comments, as I cannot decide which of these cards should I show you first... So let me know about your favourite one, so far, as much as you can see from the pics I've posted. 

Until next time, 

Behave And Quill!

Thank You...For Being Patient With My Absence!

I know, I know, I've been missing for a long time now, but I have been on my Easter holiday for a week and the week that just ended was a rough one for me so...all in all I haven't been very communicative lately.
But enough with the talking, let's see some craft project! One of my dream craft items I truly wish to own one day are The Nestabilities from Spellbinders. One of the most helpful items for a crafter, from my point of view, and as I may guess, not only mine. But, if you lack what you wish for, you are liable to improvise. So, if you are in the same situation as me, with a pair of compasses and a pair of hobby scissors try to re-create one of the scallops from Spellbinders, like I did here.

The sentiment is written in Romanian and it means "Thank you a lot!" or "Thank you very much!" (you get the idea... :)   ) and it is made using glitter powder over my handwriting.
I hope that you'll like the card I'm showing you today and I promise I'll show you soon what I have been up to during my holiday. I am in a new phase of my crafting discoveries and experiments of which I am delighted. I don't intend to tell more now, but, because you are my friends, I will give you a hint: pencils! 
Well, hoping to see you soon,

Until next time,
Behave And Quill!

Felt Heart

A couple of weeks ago, as I was searching through different stores for all kind of materials (like ribbons, papers and other card supplies) I found a set of different sheets of felt, precut for making a flag - the triangle style. What was great about this set is that the precut shapes were self-adhesive, so that made them even easier to be used. I decided I would buy it right away and planned on using the shapes on my quilling cards. I started by making these two little hearts on my card here. This one went to a friend's friend, on her birthday. I haven't found yet what she thought about it, but I could only hope she liked it. What do you say?

Also, if you have noticed, I've been trying lately to give more dimension to my cards, to make them look more 3D. I think they must get as "alive" as you can make them be, so I'm looking for all kind of techniques in order to obtain this. What about you? What do you think your card should try to be?

Until next time,
Behave And Quill!

2 Cards Out Of My Comfort Zone

I know I haven't said much lately but I haven't worked much on my cards, as I've been ill and all, but yesterday I had my perfect Sunday, quilling 2 cards. Not these ones I am going to show you, but these I had in my folders for a while and only today did I manage to watermark them.

I hope you'll like them, although I must confess they are both not my style specifically. One because of the model ( the butterfly) and the other because of the colors. Anyway, I like the way they turned out and I'll be waiting for your sincere opinions.
As about posting new stuff, I promise I'll try to stay around more.

But,
Until next time,
Behave And Quill!

Spring Fever

Remember when I was telling you about the never-ending winter that was here, in Cluj? Well, it seems like, finally, the spring decided to come, so we enjoy our warmer and sunnier days, although yesterday and today it rained a little. So, being in the spirit of rebirth, I'll show you a "fresh" card today.

As you can see, I used a couple of different items and techniques for this card, including painting, punching, quilling, pattern paper and some ribbon. I start to realize more and more that quilling is beautiful both in its "pure state" but also when mixed with other crafts, images etc.
So, what do you think? Do they all blend together well? I'll be waiting for your comments in the section below.

But,
Until next time,
Behave and Quill...and Experiment!

My First Sketch Spotlight Challenge!

I just entered my first Stamping competition with what is actually my first ever made stamped card! The Challenge is being held by Gina K. from Gina K. Designs, on stamp TV, her website. You can come and see my card here, and, if you are a member you can leave your comment there. Or, if you want, you can see my card here...

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...and leave your comments in the section.
I must admit I have fallen in love with Gina K.'s stamps ever since I've first discovered her Youtube Channel, which is simply amazing - you should check it when you have time. The stamps I used for this card are not from her collection (because, sadly, I couldn't find any of her stamps where I live) - but I hope I'll be able to stamp soon with her beautiful designs. So thanks for visiting and I'll be waiting for your opinions!

Until next time,
Behave And Quill...or Stamp!

When Painting Meets Quilling

Last week I went to a local hobby shop which is actually more about painting, colouring, as it mostly has painting paper, all kind of oil colours, acrylics and watercolors. What I bought from there were some acrylic colours and 2 brushes, as I am more and more into stamping and shaping techniques (but stamps here are such a rare thing...:( ). I tried to combine some painted shapes made with stencils I had previously bought a couple of days before with vivid yellow flowers and this is what it came of it:

I am also becoming a bigger fan of bows everyday and I am planning to buy a lot more of them, so be prepared to see a lot of more "ribbon-y" cards. I hope you'll like my card and that it will enlighten your day a little!
Until next time,
Behave And Quill!

The 2011 Spring Collection :)

So, last night I was telling you I have so much new work to show you! These cards were made for my brother's teachers, during my intersemestrial holiday (one week), for the Martisor , a traditional national spring celebration. You can read more about this Romanian tradition by clicking on the link here. So, if you see the red and white filament in the corner of some of my next cards, you have to know that this is because of the Martisor. The reason why you won't find it on all of my cards is that I didn't manage to glue them all until the moment of the photo shooting. The photos were taken by my sweet little brother. Thank you, bro'!

I hope this post will reward your long waiting and my so longer absence! Enjoy and stay around because I plan on adding new stuff ASAP!

Until next time,
Behave And Quill!