Friday, May 24, 2019

Friday, May 10, 2019

Quilling by Sandra White has moved!


After a long vacation from my blog, yeah like five and half years, I have restarted my blog. It is now located here on my website.
...and if you haven't seen me since 2014, you will see lots of new designs.

In 2013, Folk Art Pieces were added to my designs, which you saw on this blog. Lots of color and whimsy.

In 2016, I added Gardens, a tribute to my Mom. She had beautiful gardens that she loved to play in. I can't grow anything, so I created beautiful Quilled gardens, no water or sunlight needed. I know my Mom has beautiful gardens in heaven, and that my brother and Dad are there helping her out. Or at least smiling...

WindowBox Gardens and Skylight Gardens were my new series in 2017, all made with lots of original Quilled flowers.

My Quilled Landscapes debuted at the League of New Hampshire Craftmen's Fair in 2018, and they were loved by everyone, well almost everyone. Big beautiful landscapes with lots of Quilling, the entire piece is Quilled! That means lots of little rolls of paper strategically placed to create the landscape picture. This was my first one, a 16x20 framed piece:

Birches at Sunset 2018

This year I have been designing a small butterfly, moth and dragonfly series, small floral garden series, and am working on a new design for Quilled birth announcement keepsakes. Just a few of my ideas. And as always, I want to do that one giant piece...I'll get there.

I am now down to one show a year: The Craftmens Fair, which is 9 days long and located at Newbury New Hampshire at the Sunapee Resort -- its a ski area and we set up at the bottom of the mountain in large tents, so we are good rain or shine. Lots of great work and demonstrations, at least two days worth of looking.

This show is the one that I love and will continue participating in forever...however long that is! The craftspeople are friendly and with this being my 34th year, we all know each other. You might want to visit if you're in New England, its worth the trip. Here's the link to the League's website. It starts the first Saturday in August and runs through the following weekend, 9 days.

So I hope you have enjoyed this little recap, and I would love for you to come over to my new blog and follow my Quilling journey.

My new blog is my Quilling journey, with 45 years of show experiences and many stories.

I have included stories about my grandchildren intertwined with my Quilling. Its all fun!

I also show new designs on my blog,


Just to recap: I started with the Quilled Wedding Invitation Keepsakes in 1975, when I created one for my girl friend as a wedding gift.

I then designed lots of Wildlife Pieces with my original quilling technique with a cut out over the quilling, using the cutout for the design and the quilling for the details, like the feathers on the loon. This work was my key to being juryed with the League of NH Craftsmen in 1987. That was my dream fulfilled. But check out my new blog for the story, you will enjoy it.


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I promise not to spam, or share your information. And if you decide to unsubscribe after a couple newsletters, that's okay. We can part friends.

When you sign up you will receive a biweekly newsletter with early links to my blog, and occasionally you will receive offers only available to my email friends. I also will be showing new designs before they are out there for everyone, even on my website, available for purchase at that time. And a preview of new designs before I go to the Craftmens Fair with them. First chance to buy one of a kind pieces! On occasion, like once a season, you might receive a special offer by a separate email aside from my newsletter.

Well, I think I have rambled long enough, I am just so excited to be back at my Blog, and working to grow my business through my website. I hope you will be there with my on my journey!

Well, see you on the trail!
Hopefully, the new trail!


Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things!

I know I will...

Sandy W

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Wedding Invitations are coming in...

The time for wedding gifts is upon us, and I am receiving invitations weekly to place quilled flowers around and frame for the Bride and Groom.

Did you ever wonder how I got started in quilling? This is certainly a question that I get asked more often than not, and now you will enjoy the story as well.

Shortly after my husband and I were married, I went to a little craft shop in Epsom, New Hampshire, long gone now I am sure. Having seen quilling in the craft magazines back then, in the early 70's, I had my girlfriend's wedding invitation and wanted to make quilled flowers to place around it and frame it. I picked up the strips of paper and a little blue board, now obsolete, and went home to work out my gift. Many days later, I went back to the shop with my work. The lady working there looked very closely at the flowers and asked if I had a quilling tool. I asked what she meant as I had rolled the paper strips around a pin. She was amazed, and I was as equally amazed that there was a quilling tool! The quilling tool made the work so much easier. And I was hooked. I was soon making pieces to sell and went to my first show. I love paper.

Here are a few of my latest wedding invitations.






All of them are so different, and I find them all a challenge. I always want them to look really nice. And I try to incorporate the colors from the invitation with the favorite colors of the Bride and Groom.

Making that special wedding invitation keepsake makes me feel like I get invited to the wedding. Many of my invitations come from former recipients of a quilled wedding invitation made by me. I guess that is the greatest compliment.

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

Sandy

Friday, January 24, 2014

Lots of PR recently

I just received my copy of the Russian magazine "Scrapbooking: Creative Lifestyle". I was so thrilled to see my Heron Turned published in the magazine, even though it is all Russian and I am unable to translate anything........except the quillingbysandrawhite.com. So I guess that is a good thing! I have a link to the magazine, but there is very little on the website, not even my quilled picture. But that's ok, the magazine does seem to be attracting people to this blog and my website. I was impressed by the quilling in the magazine, just wonder what it says.

My Rooster seems to be making lots of good impressions. I am so glad that the folk art pieces are making everybody happy. I know that I enjoy making them.
Here is my recent bird.



My Quilled Rooster has also been added to a couple of blogs. Check them out.

Creative Artworks Blog by Linda Lewis. 

And her blog article was picked up by another blog:

Its really great to see my work on other people's blogs. Enjoy.



I just realized that it has been 6 months since I have been here. Wow, the last post was just before the League of NH Craftsmans Fair last August. For a quick update, the fair was great, AND my folk art pieces were well received and many were adopted. Which keeps me moving ahead with more designs. I will be back with my new ones to show you.



Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.


Friday, July 12, 2013

League of New Hampshire Craftsman's Fair

It's that time again...the annual League of New Hampshire Craftsman's Fair is coming up on August 3rd thru 11th in Newbury, New Hampshire. I have been showing there since 1987 and its a great opportunity for craftsmen and collectors alike. We all bring our best work, all 300 plus of us. Please order nice weather, we would really appreciate it.

For those of you who wonder what it takes to do a 9 day show that brings at least 30,000 visitors, here is the view from my side of the road.

I have spent that last 6 months getting my work quilled and creating my new designs. The last month I have spent framing everything and giving a few finishing touches to my favorite pieces. The frames and supplies had to be ordered a month or two ago so that everything is ready to go.

The last two weeks I have spent putting stamps and mailing labels on my new postcards, which were ordered two months ago to be here. I order from nextdayflyers.com. They have great service and a really nice product line.

My next two weeks I will spend getting out the booth and everything that goes with it, from the carpets to the lights to the fabric. Everything needs to be perfect for the Fair. And some things may need to be replaced, which is easier now than set up day.

The last week I try to be sure everything is done so that I can simply think the week through and set up on Thursday and Friday. And yes, if you give me an hour to set up, I can set up in an hour. If you give me a day, I can set up in a day. But give me two days, and I will use both of them. But, lets be fair, the booth is going to be there for 9 days (plus two days setting up) and I will be 'living' there. Anyways, that my view. And here I sit, taking a sit down break and sharing my pre-Sunapee life.

I was hoping to put a really nice picture of last year's booth here, but unfortunately, we had a lightning storm two weeks ago, and it cooked my computer, modem, and wireless router (one more thing to do, order a new computer). And all my pictures. Here is a picture of my booth in Wells, Maine, at Laudholm Farm last year instead. It doesn't show the Sunapee booth, which is much more elaborate, little curtains top and bottom, and carpeting, but its a nice booth anyways, only a two day show.




















I hope you enjoyed the little view from my side of the road...a Fair. Maybe you will have an opportunity to check out the show. Plan to spend the day, or two and have a great time.

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

Sandy W.

Monday, February 25, 2013

My New Folk Art Quilling Designs

I have moved into a new era...my newest designs are Folk Art Designs, very colorful and typically very simple designs with lots of quilling.

I have made many birds, ducks, and flowers. And my favorites, of course, are the Loons, the Blue Herons, and the Sunflowers, which can all be seen on my website. I will continue to make those many designs and the favorites will become my signature collection.



Here is the first in my series 'A Collection of Folk Art', quilling my way. It is my Quilled Folk Art Rooster. I have been thinking about this series for a long time, loving color that nature does not always allow.  I read a blog post from Luann Udell which was on FineArtViews in which she talked with a person who had all this art she needed to sell before trying a new line. And Luann told her to pack it away and do what makes you happy (my short version)....I read that again, and again......and said, she is absolutely right. I will not be packing up my work, I will be adding to it. A new line.......WOW. Sometimes you just need to be given permission, Luann is right.

It has been a long winter, my mom has moved into a nursing home, well we had to move her.....and it is sad. So I need something to be glad about, and Luann's article hit me at the right time. Thank you Luann... I will personally thank you again this summer at the League of NH Craftsman's Fair.

So my new line has color, lots of color, and is happy.........and it makes me feel good. And excited about my work...again.  Check it out. I will be back soon with number two.

By the way, I may keep this one as a sample, as it has special meaning......I have moved on....

I would love it if you all could check out my facebook page and like the new rooster.......well, that is if you like it. I am almost to 300 views, so even checking it out would be great. I made the 300 views!!

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

Do what you love and you will never work a day in your Life.

Sandy


Sunday, December 30, 2012

Featured Zibbeter

Happy New Year.............as I sit here thinking about my plans for 2013, I realize that I have been quilling since 1973 and showing at juried craft fairs since 1975. Seems like a long time, but when you are doing something you love, time passes quickly.

This past year, I had a few nice mentions on different sites and here is the most recent.
Judy did a wonderful job with this interview on Zibbet.

Then check out my shop on Zibbet.  and all the other shops. Really nice place...and wonderful community.

Check it out. She really has a lot of great questions. What I find really interesting is reading other interviews, as it makes me feel not alone in my world of art.

Here is my double heron. This year I plan on making more 'doubles.' I want to get the female ducks and birds in with the males, as they are so differently colored. So I wonder what will be my second one. I am thinking maybe cardinals.



And here is why Christmas was so wonderful this year....meet Lyndi, almost 4 and Jonah 7 months old.
Our grandchildren enjoying life.........






Happy New Year and
Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things..................I am and will be taking more time......

Sandy

Friday, December 14, 2012

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things

Have a wonderful holiday season, and
Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

I am definitely taking a breather. All the orders are on their way to their new homes and I am settling in for the snow coming on Sunday. Will be sweet. I love the snow, it causes us to take a breath and hibernate. It is very calming. We will be enjoying our two grandchildren, Lyndi will be four in January and Jonah is 7 months old, so Christmas is truly a time of wonder.
We will visit my mom in the nursing home, she has been there almost two months and still thinks she is coming home...a tough decision, but the best one for her.

Anyways, I spent a couple of weeks working on my new facebook page.
It has definitely been a challenge. I have not used facebook before because I really have no interest in sharing what I am doing now. But my son has convinced me that it will get my website out there and my quilling. So I am off to follow the trail.....so I am supposed to asked you to 'like me on facebook,' right?

Anyways, this is a time for Good Cheer, and Happy Holidays to you and your family. Thanks to everyone for their support over the past thirty-eight, yes, 38 years of quilling.

A little something to enjoy...

Lyndi and Jonah

Nanny and Lyndi  (my Mom)



And Truly, Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

Sandy


A big thanks to Helen Hiebert for including my work in her quilling post. Check it out when you get a minute.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

Christmas Again.....

Here we are again....Christmas time.

The year seems to have passed so quickly, my last show for the year is next Saturday, and then we start all over again.

It's been a good year for my shows and my website is really beginning to get orders. Check out my new website. If anyone out there is looking for a really easy place to build a website for free, check out weebly. It is really simple with drop and drag, and it has an integrated shopping cart with paypal, meaning no need to code the buttons..........anyways check it out. I am so impressed that I decided to pay the $5 a month, less if you pay for the year, just because its worth it to me. They also offer a blog on the account so I may be moving there after the season is over.

Anyways, here are a few photos for your Christmas shopping ideas.






These are a few of everybody's favorites. Check out my website and order by December 10 for Christmas delivery. I will do my best to keep everything in stock for immediate shipping.

Thanks to all for a wonderful year, and see you on the trail.

Happy Holidays to You and Yours.....
Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

Sandy

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Quillers to Join Me on EBSQ Art Site?

Greetings. and Welcome to Spring.

I have just joined ESBQ Art. It is a website where you show your work in your portfolio and then link to a shop or website you have somewhere so people can buy from you. It is an on-line gallery and I have found it very easy to work. This is my link to my portfolio. Here is a quote from their site:

"EBSQ is a creative community of artists, artisans, and photographers.We provide the tools. Just add art! Here at EBSQ, you'll find easy-to-use tools to help you take control of your art career. Artist members receive a professional portfolio space with unlimited uploads, use of our innovative digital certificate of authenticity program, access to multiple monthly exhibits, and a first-rate community of peers in our online art forum. Artists can easily connect to their favorite social networks and online sales venues. Get inspired daily with our Art of the Day newsletter. Take your skills further -- or in a new direction all together -- with our extensive library of tips and tutorials on everything from marketing to new techniques. Join us today and see why EBSQ has been the premier community for self-representing artists since 2000."

I have signed up for the $89 per year membership and I believe it is going to be great for me. I have been looking for an "art site" for awhile, as my work is priced above most craft and is more fine craft and art than I find most sites offer. What I am wondering is if any of you quillers out there might be interested. Right now I am in the wildlife and animal art gallery, which is ok. But I would love to have a quilling gallery on the site. In order for them to consider a new category there must be three quillers with a significant body of work. Anybody out there? Please sign up if you are interested and maybe we can get a quilling gallery going.

Here are a few of my recent custom orders. The first is a Business Card which I did something fancy cutting with and added to the mat on my Monarch Butterfly. I made two of these as gifts for a new business grand opening. Really cool idea.



These three custom keepsake wedding invitations were entirely different from what I usually see. And that is great because it means I get to be creative. And that is what it's all about.





Well, that's it for today. The sun is out and I keep trying to work outside. But the wind is blowing and its cold. Just looks like spring. Supposed to be in the 60's this week.

So check out the website:  EBSQ Art.  Even if you aren't interested in joining, it is a wonderful site to check out some really beautiful work from artists, craftspeople, and photographers. Great site.


Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.
And right now the flowers are starting to bloom, so stop and smell the flowers.

Sandy
 

Friday, April 6, 2012

Frogs

Thanks to Breath of the Dragon for a great blog of Frogs found on Zibbet.
Sunfire's blog.

She has included my Quilled Frog in her blog today. Here is my little frog and three of his friends that we are waiting to come back for the summer.





Come on Spring!

Take Time To Enjoy The Little Things.......TODAY!!!

Happy Easter to Everyone.
Sandy

Monday, February 27, 2012

Here is a great blog post you need to check out..............Catherine has included my Luna Moth in her collection, Down in the Flower Garden.







Have a great day.
And Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.
Sandy

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

More Quilled Wedding Invitations

I have been busy catching up on wedding invitation keepsake orders. 
Check these out and let me know what you think.
I really like the pink and green one, but I just love color and I was told to do what I wanted.







This week's blog to check out:
Lucy's Lazy Day Primitives
I really love her primitive dolls.............nice to see a great blog, well designed and nice looking, too.

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

Sandy

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Bloggy Stuff

Here is a nice blog with some really great information about eStore traffic.  Bloggy Stuff

She also has some really beautiful jewelry in her Artfire studio. Check it out when you get a chance.

AND here is another blog posting about ME!!   Suzanne Medrano.

Here is a my new triple chickadee........................






Happy New Year to You and Yours.

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.
Sandy

Monday, December 19, 2011

newspaper article

I just found this newspaper article about ME...............wow
and I had to share with everyone.......

I guess it just pays to google yourself once in awhile...................



Happy Holidays......................

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

Sandy

Check out this quilling blog when you get a minute:  Quill Me

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Quilled Earrings

Now for something new in my artfire shop.

I have added quilled earrings on a quilled card. Let me know what you think.







I love these earrings.......they are tiny, about a half inch long and coated to be water resistant. They are placed on a handmade card that has a quilled flower................Let me know what you think of them. I am selling them for $20 which includes the shipping.............

Have a great week...........countdown to Christmas.

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things............
and Christmas with family is certainly one of the bigger little things.

Sandy

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Quilled Christmas Ornaments

Happy Holidays.

Here are my two quilled Christmas ornaments.







The first is my Christmas Cross and the second is my Snowflake.

Today's link is for the blog All Things Paper.  Enjoy the paper ornaments on her site.

Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

Sandy

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Quilled Treasure Boxes

My shows are over for the year, but here are a few of my new TreasureBoxes.  

These are 6x6 framed pieces which include quilling, paper beads, fancy cut mats, beautiful hand-made papers, pretty threads, and a lot of love. They are a joy to make and keep me thinking about new ideas.











Enjoy.
Take Time to Enjoy the Little Things.

If you are looking to do your Christmas shopping, check out the following site.

 
I have a studio there and there are many other handmade and fine art studios. Have fun shopping and check out all the Handmade Gifts.