Working on a big paper quilling art commission - Challenge for Beginners - Spring Cards Flowers

[@orlahastings4563]

Ok, so first and foremost, these cards are stunning Miriam, each one beautifully balanced and quilled. It’s always the details with your projects that put them on the next level… the backing of the verses with coils giving them a drop shadow, the curving of the vase and that gorgeous wheelbarrow made from corrugated card. Making simple designs is always challenging as there is nowhere to hide, the balance and composition has to be spot on, and these are all perfect. Secondly, can I suggest that you consider purchasing a Cricut digital cutter to save the strain on your hands… it has a print then cut function that allows you to design your piece on your computer, print it on your printer then cut it out with the cutter. You can also cut your quilling strips on it - I have arthritis in my right hand and find cutting by hand increasingly difficult and now use my Cricut more and more for cutting. And lastly on the subject of accepting commissions… I too am very reluctant to take them on, it’s a lot of pressure as you say and I don’t think it’s ever possible to charge enough for the time it takes for these type of projects so I only accept them for people I really want to help out. I hope your friend appreciated your efforts in making these beautiful cards and remunerated you accordingly! Thank you for sharing as always Miriam. ❤😘

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much for your lovely comment, Orla, and for sharing your experience! I always enjoy reading what you say! Yes, my friend really liked and appreciated the cards, which gave me a sigh of relief and made me happy ☺️. As for the cutting, my sister and I just recently bought a machine, sort of like a Cricut, with cutting features, and my brother was actually telling me that I should try to cut things out on that machine because it has digital cutting functions. But I haven't had time to just sit and learn how to do it - and in my free time I haven't had the desire to spend that time back on the computer, learning the "how to" of this new machine. I hope to do it one day soon, with my brother's help 😉. It would be very helpful, indeed, just like you said it is for you too! And, yes, I agree with the fact that with art, one just doesn't know at times what to charge for the time and effort put into making an artpiece. I am very happy and thankful though for being able to do what I do ! Thank you so much, again, for sharing your thoughts and experiences!✨ 🩷✨

[@orlahastings4563]

@@MiriamsQuilling Well I would really encourage you to take the time to learn how to use and program your cutter, it will make such a difference. It took me quite a while to learn the design space program for the Cricut but it was worth every minute. So think of it as just the next quilling project and hopefully it will eventually give you more time for the art that no machine can reproduce! 😘❤️

[@tcfmarch17]

Your quilling art is, IMO, the best on KZbin.Just beautiful!

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thanks so much! :)

[@mrunaaldesai4370]

They are so cute❤ I really love the idea of using quilled rolls instead of using foam tape

[@yamikawardlaw8099]

Ur very talented please don’t stop loving what u do

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 🌟

[@MargueriteAtHome]

Stunning, Miriam. Simply stunning. I wish I had your talent and patience. Thank you for sharing your truly inspired artwork with us. 😊

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much, Marguerite ! 💛

[@mariabaker9201]

I used to quill years ago and have recently started again, thanks to you. You are very inspiring and have fantastic designs. Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Aww, that is wonderful to hear, Maria! 💛 I really appreciate that you shared that! Thank you! 😊 Happy quilling to you!

[@iris.azevedo]

Once again you present us with a wonderful work. Thank you, Fairy Hands! Congratulations on such precise and delicate work! 😘

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thanks so much, Iris! 💛

[@sonialightfoot5562]

Hi Miriam, I’m always intrigued and absolutely always impressed. Everything you do is so beautiful.

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Aww, thank you very much, Sonia! So nice to hear! 🩷

[@saraleongonzalez5616]

Bellezaaaaaaaa de trabajo, con muchos detalles, delicado, fino, preciso....una hermosura, Felicitaciones Miriam Gracias por mostrar tu talento, que sin lugar a dudas Dios te lo ha regalado....Dios siga Bendiciendo tus manos y tu inteligencia!!!!... Abrazos gigantes!!!...mis cariños desde Chile 🇨🇱

[@tabeakuhn7615]

Liebe Miriam, das ist wieder eine sehr schöne Idee. Mir gefallen besonders die plastischen Blüten. Vielen Dank für die tollen Vorschläge. Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende. Liebe Grüße Tabea 😊

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Hi Tabea! 😊 I'm very happy to hear you liked the card ideas! I was very glad to have been able to complete this big quilling art project! I hope you have a nice weekend too! 🩷

[@benumehra3761]

Magical magical!!!!!!!! I love watching your videos. Extremely well explained and absolutely amazing creations. I think you observe nature so minutely and your creations comes out to be magical. Thanks for sharing your work. Waiting for your next video. A huge fan of your work. Thanks.

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thanks so much! That means a lot to know that my videos are seen as very well explained and they are an enjoyable watch! Thank you very much for sharing that! 🌟🌀

[@pandalover3556]

I love your quilling designs. Very beautiful! I plan to do some in the future. You have inspired me. I enjoy making custom/personalized projects in my Etsy shop a lot more.

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! So good to hear 😊! Wishing you a happy time quilling!

[@kathleenmeyforth5250]

Beautiful Work, well done, thank you for sharing, xx

[@MiriamsQuilling]

My pleasure, Kathleen! Thank you very much! 😊

[@bluejeansangel52]

These are so beautiful. I just may try making some like this. It is hard and tiring to make cards for some. I made 24 different cards for my mom as she wanted them for giving to friends on special occasions. She loved them. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 😊 These were made for a friend who (just like your mom) wanted to give them to some acquaintances as a thank you card. That's so awesome that you made so many cards! 🌟😊 It's definitely a challenge!

[@iM4EvrL8]

So very beautiful ❤ I'm always amazed at your talent-EVERY piece is unique and PERFECT Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us 😊

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Aww, thank you so much! 🩷 It's always a pleasure to share my paper quilling projects with you all and it's an encouragement for me reading the lovely comments and feedback!

[@krissybooth3839]

❤I just love all your work each new video never fails to inspire me thank you ❤ xx

[@MiriamsQuilling]

That's so nice to hear, Krissy! 🩷 I'm very happy the videos provide inspiration! Happy quilling to you! 😊

[@padmajakrishna2811]

Thank you, Miriam. Love your cards. Absolutely gorgeous. I just make greeting cards and gifts for friends. I enjoy gifting, and I think it would be too much pressure if I have to sell them.😅 Also, thanks to all the youtubers like you, from whom I get inspiration! Nothing from me is my original design!!😅😂 Thank you once again. ❤

[@MiriamsQuilling]

That's very nice to hear, Padma! Thank you for sharing! 😊 Wonderful that you make gifts for others! At my beginnings with paper quilling, years ago, just like you I too would also get inspiration from images with quilling cards that I found on Google, from other artists. I knew no other way of learning this art. There were very very few videos of quilling, I actually don't even remember watching videos of quilling tutorials, I mostly read blog posts about it and just looked at images. But those were great too! They helped me learn and I just practiced and kept going 😊. And as the years went by, I started designing and creating my own art projects 🌟.

[@eileenmurshed4839]

Hi Miriam! I’m a big fan of your work, amazing work, I love the way you explain everything. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely works. Stay blessed 🙏

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you so much, Eileen ! ☺️ I appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoy the videos! God bless you too!

[@redroses365]

I ❤love ❤❤ your work is beautiful I’m a beginner just starting to make some flowers, but you are an inspiration. Please don’t stop making these amazing videos

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 😊 Happy Quilling to you! 🌀

[@KlassyKat45]

Beautiful. Such great gifts. They're all gorgeous but I do like the daisy best.

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 😊✨

[@lonnadsouza5475]

Beautiful designs . Just loved all your cards. Thank you so much

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@IsabelleDelbridge]

Beautiful!

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@AlineWelch]

They're absolutely gorgeous, Miriam! ♥

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thanks so much, Aline! 💚😊

[@gigi2fun]

Your works is absolutely beautiful!!

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@marihop5117]

Such beautiful cards . Tfs :)

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thanks so much, Mary! So glad you liked them! ☺️

[@normaugalde1779]

Muy bello es un gusto ver todo tan lindo

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Muchas gracias ! 😊

[@nancyrivera5907]

Que belleza de tarjetas, las flores pequeñas y aun asi tienen tantos detalles, eres completamente increíble, video tras video traes hermosas ideas y verciones distintas ♥ eres muy ingeniosa 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Aww, thank you very much, Nancy, for the kind comment! 🩷 I'm glad you enjoy the videos and the paper quilling art ideas! 😊

[@susankemsley3]

Your work inspired me wow amazing 🥰🥰🥰

[@MiriamsQuilling]

So happy to hear, Susan! Thanks so much for sharing that! ☺️🌟

[@radhikasrinivasan7620]

Always fantabous..Great work.❤

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much, Radhika! ☺️🌟

[@lizirigoyen1478]

Hi, this is Liz from Mexico City. It's a wonderful and beautiful work. Pls let me know how assemble the base. Tks

[@CreatingCrafting]

Beautiful work as always ❤❤

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 😊🌟

[@vidhyahemmady948]

Wow, beautiful

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 🌟

[@sepideh_mn_]

Ooooo sooo amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@simonesmucker525]

Have you tried a guillotine style paper trimmer to save your hands/wrists?

[@petronelaarsinte3357]

Wow! Superbe! Mulțumim pentru tutoriale! ❤️

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Cu drag! ☺️ Mulțumesc frumos!

[@martaobara9095]

Maravilhosos!👏☺️

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much 😊

[@gayatridevadiga6943]

Fabulous....

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 🌟

[@PrakritiQuillingStudio]

I do sync with you it is stressful for creativity to prosper under pressure of commission work.

[@ludaspektor6379]

Спасибо, понравилось.

[@reenamurugan450]

Super... Can you please tell me, what sheet you used to cut quilling strips?

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you! I cut out paper strips from colorful A4 sheets of paper, which are 130 gsm weight.

[@isabelgutierrezflores3405]

Hi Miriam. Your work is absolutely amazing. So detailed and careful. Thanks for showing it to us. Excuse me for asking, but, how much should we charge for a project like this? Thanks in advance for your answer.

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much, Isabel ! 😊 I'm sorry but unfortunately I can't give a specific answer to your question. I guess each person evaluates their work with whatever price they see fit (based on how much you work on an artwork, how complex it is, how much material went into it etc.). And, to be honest, at times, you might get a lower price than what you put into creating an artwork, but I am still grateful that I can do it :).

[@isabelgutierrezflores3405]

@@MiriamsQuilling Thank you very much Miriam.

[@sidrakhan4981]

Hello Mirrium i need your help I can't understand the colour of card stock which u use Is it white,off white,ivory or else???

[@MiriamsQuilling]

The papers I usually use for the base card are something towards ivory or off white.

[@LQloveforquilling]

Beautiful madam❤❤❤

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Thank you very much! 😊✨

[@yamikawardlaw8099]

That is amazing sweetheart

[@noorulain6777]

For pasting a4 sheets what gumstick or liquid elfi u use plzz tell me

[@MiriamsQuilling]

I don't know what you are referring to. If you're wondering about the glue I use, it's from the brand BIC. You can find more information in the description box below the video.

[@noorulain6777]

@@MiriamsQuilling tnx u so much 💖

[@Squiddy21]

Omg it's in Romanian 😱😱😱

[@eunicecostandache]

Hello. You are romanian?

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Yes, I am.

[@eunicecostandache]

@@MiriamsQuilling foarte fain. Chiar te urmăream cu interes și am apreciat toate lucrările tale. Ești foarte talentată! Și să aflu acum că ești și româncă ca și mine, e o surpriză super faină! In plus ești și creștină, ce sa mai zic....decât ca Domnul să te binecuvânteze!

[@MiriamsQuilling]

Mulțumesc frumos! 😊 Domnul să te binecuvinteze și pe tine!

[@bellesamiesdecor]

You need a paper cutter

[@MiriamsQuilling]

I've had a paper guillotine for a number of years and have been using it for other cuttings... but for the kind I needed to do in this video, I still feel like a ruler and cutter-knife provide more stability when cutting.