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Send your loved one a handcrafted greeting card they'll cherish with Quilling Card

Send your loved one a handcrafted greeting card they'll cherish with Quilling Card

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Whether you're well acquainted with the brand or have no idea what quilling is, prepare to be delighted by the beauty of Quilling Card. A Massachusetts based, female-owned company, Quilling Card celebrates the stunning art of quilling – an ancient art which involves strips of paper being rolled, coiled, shaped and glued to create beautiful three-dimensional designs.
In 2011, husband and wife co-founders Huong and Raphael worked together to turn Huong's passion into a greeting card business. Since then, the business has evolved into so much more than that – now Quilling Card is the premiere source for preserving and sharing this ancient art form making quilling a more accessible art that is displayed in homes across the world. As a verified member of the Fair-Trade Federation, the brand has five workshops throughout Vietnam, in Huong's home country, where every single design is expertly handcrafted by nearly 1,000 artisans. These magnificent greeting cards each take one hour to complete, and are more than just a card, they're a work of art.
When shopping for a card to mark a momentous occasion, send your well wishes in times of trouble, or celebrate the one you love, look no further than Quilling Card – where pure delight is guaranteed. The company offers greeting cards and other quilled gifts for every holiday and occasion you can think of, including Christmas, Mother's Day, Easter, Halloween, Valentine's Day, New Babies, Graduations, Weddings and so much more.
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When festivities come to an end, fear not, quilling cards are never discarded. They are kept and treasured as the work of art they are, which is why Quilling Card offers beautiful frames that are designed exclusively for their handmade quilled cards. They can tastefully and safely display your Quilling Card for many years to come making it a lasting keepsake.
If you've got a brilliant idea for a special occasion or event, consider a bespoke quilled design! Quilling Card has collaborated with many businesses, organizations and families to create the ultimate custom quilling design. From iconic museums and architectural landmarks to company logos for corporate gifting or even an extra special season's greeting, anything can be reimagined in quilling.
The company gets even more impressive when you learn that they're Guinness World Record holders – achieving the titles of the Most People Quilling Simultaneously and The Largest Quilling Paper Mosaic Image in Ho Chi Minh City on 8 April 2022. The collaborative mosaic of 285 quilled tiles stood 15 feet tall and 19 feet wide of Van Gogh's iconic Starry Night. Following this amazing achievement for the company's 10 year anniversary, they expanded to develop an entire quilled Artist Series Collection. The collection features famous works by Van Gogh, Klimt, Monet and more reimagining paint strokes into paper strips for a one-of-a-kind quilled replica. The Artist Series recreations come in three sizes including Greeting Cards, Art and Gallery size. The Gallery Size take 52 hours to quill and are an exquisite one-of-a-kind work.
Most recently Quilling Card has begun expanding to collections for cultures and countries across the globe. Quilling Card's new Japan Collection features breathtaking scenes inspired by traditional Japanese motifs — from cherry blossoms to iconic temples and Tori gates— all handcrafted in stunning paper detail.
Right now, free shipping is offered to first time customers who sign up for their email newsletter. *Limitations apply. Orders are shipped within just 48 hours from their headquarters in Holliston, MA.
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