One in a while you create a project that you just love. I hope you don’t mind me saying that this is one of them. 😉 I’ve been looking forward to trying to squeeze in more time to play with my Simply Swank Soldering kit. One of the ways to do this is to make a list of projects for yourself…give yourself an assignment. When I was told my next article them for a Craft Critique review was reporter’s choice, it seemed like the perfect time to not only review a kit that I love but get a few fun projects in too!
The Simply Swank Soldering Kit is really very easy to use and comes with everything you need to get started. My review goes live on Craft Critique this morning so if you’re interested in this project…now’s a great time to learn more about it. Also…if you like to write and you love to craft…Craft Critique is looking for some new reporters! Check out the call here.
Believe Soldered Christmas Ornament
To create this design, I sandwiched an image from the Thomas Kinkade Christmas Series paper pack in between two glass tiles and then soldered the edges. Before soldering, I stamped some flourishes and the Believe sentiment right on the glass with Stazon ink. To get a wavy effect with the soldering, you need to use a special wavy edge copper foil tape. I’m adoring this tape and it was much easier to do than I expected. If you’re just starting out with soldering, you’ll want to start by getting the hang of it with the regular straight-edge tape but it doesn’t take more than a few projects before you’ll want to try this wavy edge one. I love how it seems to add that little extra embellishment.
I’m thinking that this project would make a lovely gift and I’m hoping I can find the time to make a few more.
Quick Tip: If there’s a project you’ve been dying to try…give yourself and assignment or make a to do list. That way when you sit down to create, you know exactly what you need to focus on and get it done. 🙂
Have a fabulous Tuesday!
Julia
Supply List:
Stamps:
-flourish from Beautiful stamp set (Rumamge Bin Line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
-sentiment from Primitive Christmas stamp set (Rumamge Bin Line) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Black STazon by Tsukinkeo
Paper: Thomas Kinkade Christmas Series Paper Pack by Cornish Heritage Farms
Other:
-Simply Swank Soldering Kit
-Simply Swank wavy edge copper foil tape
-ribbon by May Arts
-bling by Heidi Swapp
