It's called quilling and I did some while in the hospital,buy the kit with all the tools and be sure to get extra paper. It's fun and easy

in the Netherlands we call it "filigraan paper art" ( but indeed it's called quilling too) you need special paper like this: thin strips of paper. and a little attribute to make the curls in the paper and a mould to make circles etc.

many many moons ago. not as hard as it looks. you just need the right touch or pressing with fingers. There is a tool for this.

You might find something here you like....go and check out all the freebies.....click on the heading "Free Quilling Designs/Quilling Patterns" about the 3rd paragraph down. Have fun!

As others have said, it is not difficult - just can be a bit fussy on the squeezing and sizing parts. Like Bev, I suggest you get a kit that has the tool, lots of papers, and maybe one with the circle board (it is easier to make consistent sizes that way - not needed and I know there is somewhere on the internet that tells you how to make one out of styrofoam - search circle quilling board).

everything old is new again
my mother had a craft store in the 1970s and this was very popular then.

Yes I did quilling back in the 70's ... Goes to show you things come back again polular. Suzanne

Hi camylow,

I was on holiday for 2 weeks and spent a lot of time on youtube checking out how to do stuff. I learned a lot and my projects came out really great. There was lots on quilling. I bet if you put in quilled heart that some great stuff will come up.....Lala Western Australia

It is lovely.Have done very little quilling

Wow - this looks so cute - would like to try myself

Yes, I have learnt the basic Quilling by being a member of SACWA. 'Country Women's Association' in South Australia. It is not that difficult to make elementary stuff, but you need steady hands, good glue and a few tools.

Wow, Quilling is back. I did this kind of thing back in the 70's Never did such a pretty heart though. There are numerous booklets, YouTube videos and supplies in Michaels and Hobby Lobby.