Quilled Rose Gold Paper Necklace and Quilled Nursery Frame

Earlier this fall I mentioned the new rose gold quilling paper from JJ Quilling [site has closed]. Owners Diane and Tris Crane kindly sent me a package of it and four more new metallic-edge colors to try out and has that been fun! If you can’t go bright and shiny at the holidays, when can you? 

 

I made this necklace pendant that reminds me of a wreath... I'm thinking it could even be a tree ornament if you aren't one for jewelry. Hard to capture in a photo, the rose gold edge has a very pretty pink cast, yet it is gold at the same time - so cool! Here is my step-by-step tutorial if you'd like to make this pendant too.



Quilled Wreath Pendant Necklace - Rose Gold Paper

 

You can't see much of the rose gold chain, but it was a lucky find at a Michaels store... the last one in stock and a nice match for the paper. The quality is quite good too, with a lobster clasp and extender. As they didn't have any jump rings to match, I made do with the same rose gold/ivory paper to create a bale by folding two strips together so that the metallic edging shows on both sides.



JJ Quilling Metallic-Edge Quilling Strips


 

The shine on these new papers is just as gorgeous as it is on other JJ Quilling metallic-edge strips. In the U.S. you'll find a selection of JJ papers at Quilling Supply.



Quilled Butterflies and Quilled Dragonfly on Photo Frame

 
The previous weekend I used the new strips to quill decorations to glue onto this photo frame that was a gift for friends who have a new daughter. I was asked on Instagram how long paper like this lasts... does it withstand dust?
 
My reply: This kind, as well as regular (non-edged) quilling paper, holds up very well provided it is kept dry and doesn’t receive direct sunlight. For a frame that I expect will be kept out of harm's way on a nursery shelf, I would simply blow the dust off from time to time or use a feather duster with a light touch.
 

The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry book with Quilling Supplies


If you would like to learn to make quilled jewelry, you'll find twenty necklace and earring designs (including a different wreath pendant) in my new book, The Art of Quilling Paper Jewelry. The Library Journal recently gave it a very nice review: This beautiful collection opens up numerous options for quilling beyond the standard surface decoration and may inspire crafters to give this ages-old craft a try.


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Comments

  1. As usual I see something I'd like to purchase, click on the photo. I find the book on how to make it, but not the actual piece. People, if you can't provide the link for purchase, don't put it out there!

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  2. Anonymous, not every handmade item one sees on the internet is for sale. I generally do not sell my quilled jewelry except for an occasional commissioned piece. I am a designer and author, and so my blog posts are meant to encourage others to learn to quill. This particular design is brand new and not in any of my books.

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  3. What beautiful designs Ann! And paper gives that special touch that this beautiful job requires.

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  4. Thanks so much, Pily! I give lots of credit to the beautiful papers. :)

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  5. It's sooooo adorable, Ann. And the image is very eye-catching. Congrats!

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  6. Que lindo o Quilling é uma arte que eu amo e faço quadros lindos amei o pingente

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  7. Just bought your book Ann, it arrived a couple of days ago... Very excited to get started with a project. Absolutely love this pendant that you show here! You are an awesome artist and I enjoy looking at all of your projects. Keep them coming!

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  8. Thanks so much, Charlotte! I hope you'll enjoy making/wearing projects from the book.

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