I started paper quilling when I was only ten years old. One of the first pieces that I made was actually a paper quilled pendant! Too bad I didn't save it. I certainly didn't know that 25 years later I'd be selling paper quilled jewelry!
I started making and selling paper quilled jewelry in 2005 in local markets. I stopped for a couple years and then started creating again after quitting my job to become a stay-at-home mom in 2009. I opened my Etsy shop in 2010 and quickly learned a lot about product photography, tags, descriptions, blogging, and more. As my designs improved I also began selling tutorials which are very popular. I also now have a blog where I share a lot of tutorials and tips for paper quilling. Thirdly I have another online store where I sell a variety of paper quilling paper strips, tools, and related supplies. I mostly sell those within Malaysia where I currently live, but I also have customers worldwide. I love the blend of both sharing/selling tutorials and supplies as well as making/selling my own paper jewelry.
I now consider myself a work-at-home mom. I have two daughters. My eldest enjoys making her own quilling designs alongside me while my toddler enjoys rummaging through a small box of my mistake and extra quilled pieces.
I do most of my work during naptime and in the 2 or 3 hours after bedtime. I love having an artistic outlet in the evenings after sometimes long days of looking after the kids, homeschooling, the house, and cooking. I thank Etsy for helping me start on this journey!