Sunday, April 25, 2010

I think I can... I think I can ...

I can solder !!!!! I have taken several soldering classes in the past and  just could not get the hang of it!!! So I packed my tools, glass and ideas away and just accepted that that was not my thing , That isssssss..... Until Terri Brush insisted it was easy and she would show me how if I would just please be willing to try again and take a class from her. Well, I finally agreed and she was right!  I was finally shown how very easy it is  . Terri gave a simple sweet demo , provided all the right and best tools and  it just flowed... I am hooked!! When a class I take is special like this one was to me. I like to make little frames for my pieces to remind me of the classes and the  wonderful teachers that shared  their  talents  with me. These 2 little peices are in honor of Terri and what she taught me and yes I can do Shabby Chic too!!!

16 comments:

Diane said...

Everything you touch is just so wonderful--how do you do that?!

Robin Thomas said...

Why yes, you can solder. These are so beautiful. I would love to take a a class from you...someday...
Enjoy your new skill!

Terri Kahrs said...

They'll be no stopping you now, Julie! LOL You've got another technique in your awesome bag of skills, and if these lovely pieces are any indication of what you'll be doing and where you're heading artistically, I can't wait to see more! Congrats on conquering a fear and giving soldering another try! Beautiful work!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

Unknown said...

You DO SHABBY CHIC Very Well. Love these.
Jan

Unknown said...

Ugh, I know just what you mean...or meant...
Looks like you got right back on the horse though and I'm so glad you did!
Bee-yoo-tiful!

Terri Brush said...

Well Look who can SOLDER! LOVE IT!.... miss ya! Hugs
Terri

Elizabeth said...

Somtimes it takes a fewtries to get things to click, but when it does..... look out!!! Isn't it grand to conquer something that you thought that you could not do???? Hurrah for trying yet again!!!!
I will be in your SteamPunk Lily class in Hampton and I can't wait!!!!!! So looking forward to meeting you!

WingingIt said...

unforgettable indeed my love! you can do whatever you want to do!!! loving the work baby

Countrygal said...

Wonderfully pretty...a joy to look at1

Jen Crossley said...

Your amazing is there nothing you cant do LOL A true artist I say

paperbird said...

Way to go Julie. Your work is beautiful. I just have not been able to get the soldering down. I love your pieces.

rachel awes said...

your header is AWESOME
& you do bring readers
along a great ride!
love your figures.
great to visit! x

Maija said...

Terri is an amazing teacher isn't she???? I feel so successful in her classes.

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Elena Lai Etcheverry said...

evertyhing you make it beautiful and inspiring. love it

Journal Swag said...

You ROCK! They are beautiful! Terri is a very good (and patient) :) teacher.

Hugs,
SHeila