Sep 07 2008
Smile…a soldering project
I had so much fun using my soldering iron to create this charm card. Whether you add soldered pieces to cards, scrapbook layouts, jewelry or create altered projects…I love the unique look. This is another design I created for my Craft Critique review…a card featuring a soldered charm on the front.
Smile
To create this design, I first stamped my Silhouette Blooms flowers onto some lined patterened paper by Prima. To make the stamped sentiment stand out enough, I brushed some paint over the stamping and allowed to dry. Before soldering, I stamped smile on the front glass piece in black Stazon.
Quick Tip: Cut felt squares to use as a layer instead of paper. I love the warmth and texture it adds!
Sending you smiles…
Supply List:
STamps:
-Silhouette Blooms 1 (Kim Hughes Line) by Cornish Heritage FArms
-Smile sentiment from Classic Essential Expressions set (mona Lisa Moments line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Black Stazon by Tsukineko
-Vintage Photo Distress ink by Ranger
paper:
-lined paper by Prima
-kraft, Magenta and Simply Smooth White CArdstock by Prism
-dotted pink paper from MochaChica paper pack (kim Hughes line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Other:
-Simply Swank Soldering Kit
-ribbon by Creative Impressions
-sewing machine
-pink felt
-white acrylic paint
WOW, such a lovely card/project…..felt and soldering…great combo!
awesome, julia!! i love the metal and felt combo! i don’t have the stuff for the metal, but maybe i’ll try using a little felt today!! talk to you soon! sus
Gorgeous! Tfs!
Love the use of the felt and ribbon with it, great texture and neat little accent!
Oh, I am such a wimp — I have everything I need to try the soldering, but I don’t have a jeweler’s hand (something to clamp things together and hold them while I solder) — how do YOU do it?
Thanks –
Julie
oh great project love that soldering and sewing with felt
Sweet project Julia! Thanks for your constant inspiration. I have left you an award on my blog!
smiles,Deena
Gosh, I love your stitching. I know…I always say that, but I do! Love the charm too, but your soldering I will just admire from afar.
Hi there! I love your blog and try to visit each day as I have it linked to mine so when you update I know! One question I have had and keep meaning to ask is what does the card look like inside after you have done all the sewing? I love this card!! It is so adorable, any chance you can take a pic of the backside of all the stitching so I can see what you end up with? Do you cover it or just let it show? thanks for all the inspiration!!
ooooh love this and wauw…soldering…its a beauty!!
can i learn this?
best regards