Monday, May 12, 2008

My Not So Perfect Soldering!

My mom and step-mom requested some bookmarks after seeing the teacher ones I had made a week ago. So for mother's day I made each of them one. Both images are from Lockhart Stamps. They were both colored in with Copics. I cut the squares to a 1 x1 size. I soldered the pieces with no problem. I even got my edges a bit smoother. I EVEN got the bottom jump ring on without using swear words! LOL! But.......The top filigreed piece was a different story! I could NOT get the solder to NOT go in the crevices. When I would heat it up again, the whole filigreed piece would fall off. After an hour or so of putzing I gave up. So don't click on it to make it larger, or you will see my not so perfect filigreed topper.......*sigh*
Anyway, I also decorated a little tin to go with the bookmark. That was much easier than the soldering! LOL!
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21 comments:

  1. Alison GibbsMay 12, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    What wonderful Mother's Day gifts.
    They look fabulous.
    Alison

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  2. Rose AnnMay 12, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    Your bookmarks and tins turned out wonderful, Michele!!

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  3. LorieMay 12, 2008 at 8:55 PM

    Well, that will teach you to be all fancy schmansy with the filigree tops! Just kidding! I love these bookmarks and I'm sure they were a hit!

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  4. AlexMay 12, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    I love your bookmarks Michele! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

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  5. Donna BakerMay 13, 2008 at 4:51 AM

    These are totally awesome! Think you're being a little too hard on yourself - I see nothing wrong with them! What a sweet gift! Love that coffee mug by Lockhart stamps!

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  6. AnonymousMay 13, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    beautiful creations since I last visit Michelle...Hope your having a great week:)x

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  7. Allison RankinMay 13, 2008 at 8:05 AM

    These are so cool!

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  8. Alhambra ClubMay 13, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    These are great, love the bookmarks and their packaging, those tins turned out fantastic.

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  9. Deb WoodMay 13, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    These are beautiful!! No way my husband or myself would trust me soldering!!

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  10. JoanneMay 13, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    These turned out so nice! I wanna try doing these soon. It looks like it would be fun. What a nice gift idea...

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  11. DinaMay 13, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    You can solder WAY better than I can! I think these are super cute, love 'em.

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  12. Christi FloresMay 13, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    These bookmarks are awesome! Do you take orders? I have several women in my family that love to read an would love something like this. Or can you tell me how you solder?

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  13. pescbricoMay 13, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    Very cute! love the matching tins!

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  14. diannaMay 13, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    Oh, I just love love love it~the tins are perfect*!*

    (you're just so darn crafty :)

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  15. Regina EasterMay 13, 2008 at 10:25 PM

    wow, i love these.......great job...

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  16. UnknownMay 14, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    These are so wonderful! Love the coffee! :)

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  17. joslynMay 15, 2008 at 8:44 AM

    i love the bookmarks. so cute!

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  18. Mrs. Nancy GMay 16, 2008 at 12:02 AM

    So very beautiful!
    :-)

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  19. NikkiMay 16, 2008 at 7:24 AM

    I love it! Anything to do with coffee gets my vote and it certainly doesn't hurt with jewelry! TFS!

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  20. Debbie OlsonMay 17, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    Michele, I think you did a great job on these! Honestly, I have a hard time keeping solder out of that small scroll shape as well. I think I've had to take every one I've used off, and replace it with either a larger scroll or a jump ring. :-? If I figure something out, I'll let you know!

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  21. SusieMay 20, 2008 at 11:24 AM

    I like things that are not perfect and these turned out beautiful.

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