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Paper Quilling Tips for Beginners Eight Tips to Help You Become a Paper Quilling Pro Paper quilling, also called paper filigree, is a You can place the strip of paper into papercraft that has been popular since the the upper slot of the slotted tool, 15th century. This paper art has experienced giving you more control when rolling a resurgence in popularity during the last the paper strips. A needle device is couple of years. a sizeable tapered needle with a long 7. Paper Quilling Circle Sizing Board You can find paper quilling incorporated wooden handle. It helps you keep a A circle sizing board is a tool you into scrapbooking, cardmaking, monograms, steady hand when rolling strips of paper definitely will find useful. It is a sheet paper flowers, jewelry and even into pieces into various shapes. Both tools are quite of plastic that has predrilled holes of wall art. It is incredible how you can make helpful when you are working on large, of various shapes and sizes. Use complicated shapes and patterns from complicated paper quilling projects. the holes to help you roll the paper simple paper strips and glue! 4. Have a Light Touch When Using Glue quilling shapes. Although the hobby is relatively easy to with Paper Quilling The circle sizing board will help you will master, beginners may find the following When gluing your rolled paper shapes, always have consistency in your paper tips and tricks helpful on their paper always remember to use glue sparingly. quilling shapes. This board is a tool you quilling journey. Too much glue can quickly ruin your won’t want to be without and will use 1. Use Pre-Cut Paper Strips for Your project, which you may have worked again and again. First Projects on for hours. You can avoid the hassle 8. Acetate Sheet of starting a project over with a little Use pre-cut paper quilling strips bit of caution. You can always add a bit Build your paper quilling rolled shape for your first projects. Your initial more adhesive if necessary, but cannot onto a sheet of acetate. It is strong attempts will have better results if remove excess glue. Remember the enough to give your glued quilled you use precise machine-cut papers. design rule: “Less is more.” shapes stability. After the glue has Once you are comfortable with basic dried, you can pull your quilled piece up paper quilling techniques, you can cut 5. Paper Quilling Patterns off the sheet without damage. Just wash your paper strips and explore your Some beginners find using a premade the leftover adhesive from the acetate creativity by experimenting with more quilling pattern quite helpful when sheet and reuse for your next project. advanced methods. first starting out. There are hundreds These are just a few tips to help you get 2. Start With Small Paper of paper quilling patterns available started on your paper quilling journey. Quilling Projects for purchase or free download on the Remember that it will take awhile to master Internet. These printable patterns can Start with smaller sized projects first. the craft, so be patient with yourself and guide beginners and help them build practice. You will find that if you keep at it, You can quickly become overwhelmed their skills. when trying to tackle a craft project you will amaze yourself with your progress. that is too complicated or too large. All you have to do is place the printed You will soon be making pieces of quilling Small projects can promote feelings of pattern under a sheet of waxed paper art that are beautiful and will be treasured success and accomplishment and can and follow the suggestions. You will by you and everyone you give a paper be the building blocks the help you quickly have a quilling “masterpiece” quilling project as a gift. master your skills one step at a time. that you will be proud to give as a gift Once you have mastered the basics, or display in your home. you can attempt complicated projects 6. Master the Basic Paper with ease. Quilling Shapes 3. Use the Right Paper Quilling Tools Learn the basic shapes before working It’s important to choose your quilling on a paper quilling project. It can be tools thoughtfully. You don’t need to quite helpful to make a master page of buy any expensive tools to create paper basic paper quilling shapes. filigree art initially — a toothpick or Glue different shapes to a piece of bamboo skewer will roll paper strips cardboard to use as a reference sheet adequately. If you are bitten by the when working on various projects. The paper quilling bug and wish to continue, guide serves as both a reference and an you should purchase a slotted quilling inspiration source. tool and a needle tool. SEPTEMBER 2019 Fall Into Fun WEEKLY SCHEDULE EVERY SUNDAY EVERY MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY EVERY SATURDAY 9:00 Roman Catholic 9:30 Stonecroft BibleStudy, AR 9:15 FLEXIBILITY, FC 9:30 Bocce Ball, BBC 9:15 Joe & Dough, LB 9:15 CARDIO FOCUS, FC 10:00 Chair Yoga with Lori, FC Church, FC 1:00 Rummikub, FSR 9:30 Bocce Ball, BBC 9:45 Friendship Bible Study, AR 10:30 Blackjack for 11:00 LUNCH OUTING, BUS** 9:30 Gardening Club, FSR 10:30 Writing Club, AR 10:30 Hole in One Golf!, FC 1:00 Mahjong, MZ 2:00 Movie Matinee, TR Snacks, MZ 10:30 Art with Angel! 1:00 Bridge, AR 12:00 Chess Club!, AR 1:00 Nickels, MZ 1:00 Bridge, AR 3:00 Game of Pool, MZ 2:00 Movie Matinee, TR 11:00 The Legion of Mary Rosary, TR 1:00 Mexican Train 1:00 Rummikub, FSR 2:00 Movie Matinee, TR 1:30 Poker, AR 6:30 Game Night, MZ 3:00 Game of Pool, MZ 2:00 Movie Matinee, TR Dominoes, MZ 1:00 “Jeopardy!,” TR 3:00 Game of Pool, MZ 6:30 Game Night, MZ 2:00 Movie, TR 7:00 Movie, TR 1:30 Poker, AR 6:30 Game Night, MZ 7:00 Movie, TR 6:30 Game Night, MZ 7:00 Movie Night, TR 7:00 Movie, TR 7:00 Movie,Movie, TR 7:00 Movie Night, TR 7:00 Movie Night, TR SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 LABOR DAY 2 3 4 5 6 7 9:15 CARDIO FOCUS, FC 10:00 Fairwinds 9:15 CORE & BALANCE, FC 10:00 Fairwinds Walking Club, LB Walking Club, LB 10:00 Fairwinds Walking Club, LB 10:00 St. Thomas Aquinas 1:00 Seated Volleyball!, FC 9:45 Fair Outing!, Bus** 11:00 Mexican Train 10:30 Arts & Crafts! 1:30 Arts & Crafts!, AR 1:30 Bingo, MZ Rosary, TR 11:00 Debra: Booth, FSR 3:00 Nickels, MZ 6:00 Wine & Beer 10:00 Poker, AR Dominoes, MZ 3:00 “Who am I?,” MZ 10:30 Rosary Making, MZ 1:30 Bingo, MZ 3:30 FANCY FINGERS Tasting!, Bistro 3:00 Budd Warner!, LB 3:30 Wii Games!, FC 3:00 Favorite Songs Singalong, TR 3:30 Wii Games, FC (PAINTING NAILS), FSR 3:30 Wii Games, MZ 4:00 Dinner Outing, Bus** 5:00 Wayne Wesley Johnson!, LB

8 9:15 CORE & BALANCE, FC 9 9:15 CARDIO FOCUS, FC 10 PATRIOT DAY 11 12 13 14 10:00 St. Thomas Aquinas Rosary, TR 10:00 Fairwinds Walking 9:15 CORE & 10:00 Fairwinds Walking Club, LB BALANCE, FC 9:00 Sandia Lakes Picnic Club, LB 10:30 Hole-in-One Golf, PG 12:00 Music & 10:30 Rosary Making, MZ 10:30 Cooking Club!, AR 10:00 Fairwinds Walking 10:00 Fairwinds Walking Outing!, Bus** 12:30 Let’s Go to the Races: 3:30 Happy Hour with Psychology!, TR 10:30 Open House Tea Club, LB Club, LB 10:00 Poker, AR Horse Race Game, FSR Lenny Pena!, MZ 2:00 Game of Uno, AR Party!, FTR 3:30 Wii Games, FC 1:30 Bingo, MZ 3:00 Scrabble, MZ 2:00 Bob Padgett!, FSR 1:30 Bingo, MZ 3:00 Nickels, MZ 3:30 Wii Games!, FC 3:30 Wii Games!, FC 9:15 CORE & 15 9:15 CORE & BALANCE, FC 16 17 18 19 20 21 9:15 CARDIO FOCUS, FC 10:00 Fairwinds BALANCE, FC 10:00 St. Thomas Aquinas Rosary, TR 10:00 Fairwinds Walking Club, LB 9:30 Scrabble Walking Club, LB 10:00 Fairwinds Walking 10:00 Fairwinds Walking Club, LB 10:30 Arts & Crafts! 1:00 Seated Volleyball!, FC 10:00 Poker, AR Tournament!, MZ 10:30 Rosary Making, MZ 1:30 Arts & Crafts!, AR Club, LB 11:00 Debra: Booth, FSR 3:30 Happy Hour with 5:00 Fairwinds Talent 11:00 Mexican Train 12:30 Let’s Go to the Races: 3:00 “Who am I?,” MZ 1:30 Bingo, MZ Horse Race Game, FSR 1:30 Bingo, MZ Kevin Whitcomb!, MZ Show!, MZ Dominoes, MZ 3:00 Favorite Songs Singalong, TR 3:30 Wii Games, FC 3:00 Nickels, MZ 2:00 Game of Uno, AR 3:30 FANCY FINGERS 3:30 Wii Games!, FC 3:30 Wii Games, MZ 4:00 Dinner Outing, Bus** (PAINTING NAILS), FSR 22 AUTUMN BEGINS 23 9:15 CARDIO 24 25 9:15 CORE & 26 27 28 9:15 CORE & BALANCE, FC FOCUS, FC BALANCE, FC 10:00 St. Thomas Aquinas Rosary, TR 10:00 Fairwinds Walking 10:00 Fairwinds Walking 10:00 Fairwinds Walking 10:30 Hole-in-One Golf, PG 10:00 Fairwinds Walking Club, LB Club, LB 10:00 Poker, AR 10:30 Rosary Making, MZ Club, LB Club, LB 3:30 Happy Hour with 2:30 Resident Meeting, MZ 3:00 Scrabble, MZ 12:30 Let’s Go to the Races: 10:30 Cooking Club!, AR 10:00 Larry Freedman!, LB DJ Flip Side!, MZ Horse Race Game, FSR 3:30 Wii Games, FC 2:00 Game of Uno, AR 1:30 Bingo, MZ 1:30 Bingo, MZ 3:30 Wii Games!, FC 3:30 Wii Games!, FC 3:00 Nickels, MZ ROSH HASHANAH 29 9:15 CORE & 30 BEGINS AT SUNSET BALANCE, FC Locations Fairwinds Tea Room, FTR Mezzanine, MZ Birthdays Marcie Greenwood, 14th Bill Studer, 26th 10:00 Fairwinds Walking Activity Room, AR Fireside Room, FSR Putting Green, PG Robert Jones, 1st Alice Greenberg, 14th Frankie Harper, 27th Bistro, Bistro Fitness Center, FC Red Sky Restaurant, RS Lucille Baroch, 6th Odean Dale, 15th Viola Parks, 27th Club, LB Bocce Ball Court, BBC Fitness Center Patio, FCP Red Sky Restaurant Patio, RSP Gerald McCoach, 9th Pegge Emery, 16th Ruth Naber, 27th 12:30 Let’s Go to the Races: Bus**, Bus** Health & Wellness Office, HW Theatre, TR Loretta Swinarsky, 9th Laura Garcia, 18th Alice Boivin, 28th Horse Race Game, FSR Computer Room, CR Library, LIB Karen Yost, 11th Joy Herring, 21st Courtyard, CT Lobby, LB Sam Skinner, 14th Ken Greenwood, 26th 2:00 Game of Uno, AR Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons we have. Not only does the beauty appeal to the eye, but the mild weather also feels comfortable. The temperature in this season stays constant and comfortable for many people to 920 Riverview Drive SE be outside in. It feels relaxing to be out and to enjoy nature’s beauty. People Rio Rancho, NM 87124 tend to feel happier not only because of the weather but also because the 505.896.3000 holidays are around the corner. However, the cooler days bring a few things to be prepared for. Here are some tips to keep in mind through this season: Avoid The Flu Staff Get the flu shot. Take precautions to avoid the flu by getting vaccinated and General Manager covering your nose and mouth every time you cough or sneeze. Make sure Mark A. Padilla to wash your hands frequently. Especially, after returning home from public places and before eating. Guest Services Manager Drive Safe Patty Gallegos Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November which is Nov. 3 this year, which means it’ll start to get dark earlier. So make sure to drive safe and Sales Advisors slow at night. Sharon Tyszkowski Michael Hughes Exercise Candle Caution Candles are a nice way to cozy up the rooms but they can also cause fires. Sales and Move-in Coordinator Numerous fires start every day because of improper candle use. Never leave Victoria Soto candles burning if you go out or go to sleep, and keep your candles away from pets and kids. Executive Chef Sleep Well Martha Castro It’s important to get plenty of sleep. Sleep gets rid of fatigue and heals the body overnight. This will help you stay active throughout the day. Being well- Sous Chef rested will also help you be a better driver as the days get darker sooner. Antonio Atterberry Proper Vehicle Maintenance Restaurant Manager Ensure that your car is in good working condition. That includes keeping fluids Kevin Saavedra in check, scheduling engine maintenance, making sure tires have plenty of air, and that the headlights and taillights are in good functional condition. Restaurant Supervisor If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please reach out! It is our Sierra Johansen goal to keep you and safe, healthy, and connected. Health and Wellness Director Jeanne MacDonald

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