Today I have a very talented blogger in this space, who make beautiful quilling crafts – be it frames, bookmarks or other designs. I have known Soundarya for over 8 years now and have always been impressed by her calm personality and her zeal to try new artworks. Over to Sound!
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There was a time, way back in 2012, when I got this typical crisis of what was I doing with my life. Routine was set and completely monotonous β Get up in the morning, get ready for office, go to the office, work (complete the assigned tasks) and then come back home, have dinner, watch some series and sleep off. But then I would also always complain that I never had time for anything else.
During this time, Sukumar had started this small βTiny Changeβ thought at Cognizant β Instead of expecting a drastic change, choose a small thing β like I will walk to pantry once in 2 hours to have water or I will do 10 pushups daily or I will read 15 pages of a book etc. The point was these tiny change, helps you to start that 1st step towards something that could become a habit. He has lots of success stories from this small change that he started.
This got me to thinking if I could do something. It was the time when Raji was an expert at trying different art forms. She started Origami and then Quilling. It seemed easy. So I started dedicating 15 to 30 mins daily night post-dinner before watching some shows that I used to watch. What started as mere attempts of earrings from paper ended up with me exploring this art form.
What Quilling also helped me was to define my personality.
- I got to know lots of people post my updates on different social mediums who also did this art form.
- It taught me that at any age, one can start learning something and have the joy of what they learn.
- It got me small ideas to gift people β earrings, bookmarks, fridge magnets, wallpaper hangings and something customized. I did a series of customized gifts for the closest set of blogger group at that time to learn and understand how I can make them and gave it as gifts!
- One of the most important qualities I refined in me was Patience. I have had patience but Quilling tested me and ensured I learned to be patient. For example, the latest Quilling I did β the number of circles(in the pic updated) I had to make was a monotonous work which also took almost a month. But I never had this urge to crib or complain. Each and every circle I made with simple joy! Once we learn the patience, then we can appreciate these small things when we are making something larger. And itβs true not just for Quilling but also for everything else in life!
- Finally, Quilling now has become a habit I could easily make time for it in the evening. And as I keep exploring, I have uploaded in facebook page of what I have made.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SoundQuilledDreamland/
Blogs: Dreamland
Check out some of her lovely handiwork π
Sound also takes orders and make customized designs. Do drop her a message in her Facebook page if interested.
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Wowza β this is a laborious and very creative art. Hats off to you Soundarya for taking it on and building it in such a way.
Wow! Thatβs such an inspiring story and shows that with patience and perseverance you can achieve so much. All these quilling art is so creative, neat and sooooo beautiful. Love the name ones the most. Well done, Soundarya!!
Trust you to have such talented friends! This woman is so blessed and Iβm so glad sheβs pursuing her passion so seriously.
I love loveee loveeeee that name plate. So delicate it is π
Absolutely stunning and this is something I totally agree with: that just 5 to 10 minutes of a hobby or anything creative is enough to keep us creatively engaged and fulfilled.
I canβt quill but my daughter can and I have seen the difference it has made to her concentration, focus and commitment. These are beautiful, Soundarya!
Raj, thanks for hosting her. This was a total visual treat π
Those are stunning pieces, specially that nameplate. I loved the idea of taking small steps to de-stress and building it up into a habit. Oh and I agree any craft you take up teaches patience, quilling perhaps more so.
This is such an inspiring story. And lovely creations too. I especially loved the framed flowers!
Beautiful creations Soundaryaβ¦it got me attracted to know more about Quilling
Thank you so much!
Thanks Rajlakshmi for posting this. I knew about quilling and had even received some handmade gifts but never ever really seen something so fascinating. Soundarya has taken quilling to another level with her creative use of colour and quilled circles to make art work that is simply stunning. It must definitely have taught her patience to be so neat and careful with her compositions.
Thank you so much. Yes, it has taught me patience a lot!
Wow! Thatβs really amazing art, Soundarya. Loved all the pictures but the names one was something I hadnβt seen before. Unique and beautiful. Nice to meet you on Rajiβs Blog today. Keep going. Your lessons are in inspiration.
Thank you parul.nice meeting you here in this blog. Yes, name quilling has become a kind of speciality for me now.
Beautiful creations, Soundarya! I particularly love the names you’ve framed. Never saw Quilling used in that manner.
I also like the idea of making tiny changes in everyday life, my takeaway from this post. Thanks for sharing, Raj.
Thank you so much mayuri. Yes names have become my speciality π
Do try the tiny change and let us know how it went!
Thank you so much for featuring me. You are my inspiration here!
Wow, loved the pics. They are so colorful and beautiful.
Thank you so much