Allow me to introduce the Greeting Cards Quilling Kit from My Creative Camp . Company owners Zahra and Tasneem share a passion for creative artistry and each has an entrepreneurial spirit. They worked hard to create a kit that will inspire not only children, but also adults who love a secure starting place that provides both written and video instructions, and premium supplies right at their fingertips.

Longtime readers of this blog may remember Australian quiller Licia Politis and her award-winning designs. She recently told me about the August meeting of the Sydney Quillers during which the group learned about the serpentine quilling technique thanks to instructor and member, Betty Gollan.     

Because now is the perfect time to get ready for Halloween, I rounded up ideas for decorating both your home and person. I'd noticed back in August that a huge costume store had made its annual temporary move into an empty storefront near my house, so it could be said we're actually running a bit behind schedule! Luckily, Etsy shops are at the ready to help with your holiday needs.  

I have Facebook to thank for introducing me to the lifelike quilled animals that Jan Cassettari of Stoke-on-Trent in England creates . Her work is really quite marvelous with much fine detail. I messaged Jan to ask if she would like to be featured in the Artist Spotlight and luckily for us, she agreed.   

The long-standing tradition of a gift made of a certain material to mark the number of years a couple has been married dates back to the Victorian era. However, in 1937 the American National Retail Jewelers Association modernized the list and named clock as the first anniversary gift. That might be so, but I still see many more references to the traditional present which warms my paper-loving heart.   Perhaps you'll be attending a wedding soon and would like to bring a unique gift or maybe you're planning to present a first anniversary gift to your partner or to a special couple. Have a look at these examples that I found on Etsy, the platform where there is no shortage of creative artisans!     

It's back-to-school time and that means new books! I've rounded up a half dozen enticing titles... some are available now and others are well worth looking forward to this autumn.