This was the perfect use of my nephew’s crimper. I crimped an entire length of paper first, then straightened out the other parts of the leaf, and left the crimped part on top undisturbed. There are 3 shades of green, going for a variegated effect. I think it adds more depth than just using the same color. Here’s a photo of a real leaf I used as reference.
May 22, 2009 @ 14:13:21
Gorgeous Cecelia!!
Jun 05, 2009 @ 18:15:37
lovely! i featured on my ginkgo blog: http://www.myginkgotree.com
Jun 18, 2009 @ 08:59:46
very cool… I want to start quilling and you give such inspiration…
Jun 29, 2009 @ 05:32:34
Thanks for your compliment Melici. Here’s the book I found by Klutz called Twirled Paper. It gave ME my inspiration to do more than the traditional type of quilling.
http://www.klutz.com/catalog/product/2340
Aug 23, 2009 @ 06:33:33
Hi…I don’t suppose you could make me one of these?
Jul 23, 2010 @ 18:10:00
*Sigh* I do Adore your paper art, and love your take on the ginkgo leaf. Hope you don’t mind, I’ve blogged your image here, with link back to your site. You are very talented. I believe a bride would adore having this ginkgo leaf gracing her wedding as some special detail. I can envision a couple of these together as a delicate cake topper.
http://theinspirednest.typepad.com/the_inspired_nest/2010/07/google-image-result-for-httpcraftingcreaturesfileswordpresscom200905ginkgo_bilobajpg.html#tp
Jul 26, 2010 @ 08:29:28
Thank you Lynette. I’m flattered by your compliments and glad to be featured on your blog.