July 30th, 2008
PAPER TRAIL
In the 18th Century ladies of leisure would pass the time quilling. “It was one of the few things ladies could do that was thought not too taxing for their minds or gentle dispositions,” states Wikepedia.
Fast forward and meet local craftisan Jennifer Pinsent, who is quilling herself a popular greeting card business.
Whimsical and unique, her handmade cards feature tiny tulips, elephants and bumble bees all made from rolling, shaping and gluing strips of coloured paper together.
A self-taught quiller, Pinsent crafts from her one-bedroom apartment in downtown Toronto.
See her whimsical creations at www.allthingsjenuine.com
