Initially I thought of graphic quilling like the flowers in Blue Bird in a Bower, but it seemed tedious to do so many tiny flowers with strips, so I changed my mind and settled for using basic shapes. But, instead of making the flowers and layering, I glued the petals individually to form the bunch and I was amazed at the results. It looked layered!! Though this is the first time I have made flowers in 2d I am happy it looks like it has depth.
I have graphic quilled the leaves and have used dark and light strips to get the tonal effects.
The butterflies are quilled with a combination of crimped and regular strips.
Love to have your feedback on this one too.
I feel the excitement!!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! It's so long in my plan but never arrives at the queue.
ReplyDeleteCompletely beautiful! Love the butterflies, the crimp/straight mix.
ReplyDeletePretty liliacs....love it a lot...apt for spring!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! Have you used 2 colours of purple for the lilacs? They look very pretty with the shadow effect on the lower layer.
ReplyDeleteNupur, Thrilling Quilling
Yes I have used color to get depth just like in swan lake. I have actually used 3 shades of purple and glued a few green twigs to get the depth.
DeleteIt is so beautiful Cristine...It looks real..nd tht butterflies are also beautiful...
ReplyDeleteOMG this is totally gorgeous ...love the colors and the intricacy of the design ..those butterflies are so beautiful too!!..:)
ReplyDeleteWOw ! Superb quilling once again !I loved the idea to use petals for layering effect ,It looks so nice .I liked the leaves specially !
ReplyDeleteyet another gorgeous picture, love how you did the petals, they look awesome ,they do look layered !!!!
ReplyDeletePaula
awesome :)
ReplyDeleteОчень красиво!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely,Christine!! lavender happens to be my favorite color, can never resist anything in shades of purple/ purple pink....and my dream is to visit a lavender field....and here you have brought it to life!!
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks beautiful! I love the butterflies. :DD
ReplyDeletesharon xxx
very realistic, I love the leaves best.
ReplyDeleteChristine
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning!! Love all the gorgeous colors and variations of color.
Myrna
Very Pretty Christine ..The layered petals as a bunch looks awesome .
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Christine .Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous copmposition!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is really gorgeous! Love it Christine!
ReplyDeleteRemarkable detailing Christine. Love the leaves.
ReplyDeleteThis is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your awesome comments I am truly inspired by you all.
ReplyDeleteChris
Chris, this is an absolutely charming frame! I started to make lilac flowers last summer, but unfortunately I didn't have enough purple shades. It ended up looking very flat and eventually I abandoned the project. But now seeing your wonderful flowers I am determined to finish it, thank you so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Manu