It’s never a bad time to make something beautiful. And today, I hope to help you do just that! Check out my latest, intricately designed cut file, and make your very own stained glass swan project.
A little while ago, I shared the results of my first experiment with this velum “stained glass” technique in the form of my stained glass blue heron project. I loved the results so much, that I knew that this was something I needed to explore more.
Swans are known for their elegance and picturesque nature. And, even though it’s probably cliché, I just think they are so beautiful!
A couple months ago, we went to a bird refuge during swan season to get a good look at them during their migration. Unfortunately, we didn’t have much luck, and came home without spotting any. But maybe next year. I am determined to see a swan in the wild!
To make this project, all you need is:
- A Printer
- A Cutting Machine
- Vellum
- Cardstock
- Hot Glue
- My Free Template
Note: if you’re planning on utilizing Cricut’s “print then cut” feature to do this project, make sure to ungroup all fo the layers first; then select everything, besides the “outline” layer, and hit flatten.
Once everything is printed and cut out, all you need to do is attach your vellum layer to your cardstock detail piece with a little hot glue—easy peasy!
I use Adobe Illustrator for all of my designs, and a Cricut Maker to bring my creations to life. For tips on creating fun paper cuts like this one, see the FAQ section on my website. Also, be sure to check out the other awesome freebies available on my blog!
Enjoy making your own stained glass swan! What kinds of birds do you think would make a nice addition to this new series?
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Mandee is a professional graphic designer, amateur bird watcher, and rollercoaster enthusiast. She is a wife to hardworking high school teacher and mommy to three adorable little humans. She fell in love with graphic design when she started working on a comedy website with a guy she met her freshman year of college. Design wasn’t the only thing she fell in love with, and they were married a year and a half later. She created Designs By Miss Mandee to be a place where she could merge her passion for design with her lifelong love of crafting. 12 Comments on Stained Glass Swan
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Terry Smith
May 21, 2020 at 8:06 am (4 years ago)THIS IS BEAUTIFUL! Thank you!
Mandee
May 21, 2020 at 11:04 am (4 years ago)Thanks Terry! So glad you like it. 😊
D King
May 21, 2020 at 10:06 am (4 years ago)I absolutely LOVE these “Stained Glass” designs. Especially this one as my Bathroom is decorated with swans. Thank you so much.
Mandee
May 21, 2020 at 11:04 am (4 years ago)Ooo, how perfect!! 😀
Tiffany
May 21, 2020 at 11:20 am (4 years ago)Can’t wait to make this! It’s beautiful! We live beside a creek and we have a pair of swans that swim right by our house
Mandee
May 21, 2020 at 8:48 pm (4 years ago)No way! That sounds incredibly picturesque—how awesome!! 😀
Sandra
May 21, 2020 at 7:14 pm (4 years ago)Que lindo! tão suave!!!!
Mandee
May 21, 2020 at 8:48 pm (4 years ago)Thank you very much!! 😊
Judi Johnson
May 22, 2020 at 12:44 am (4 years ago)I loved your Heron file and now a Swan. But I would LOVE love one of a Flamingo. And another animal I love is Llamas. So if need ideas here are two.
Mandee
May 22, 2020 at 12:51 pm (4 years ago)Thanks for the ideas Judi!! Those are awesome. 😀
Jessie L James
July 14, 2020 at 7:27 am (3 years ago)I would love to see a bluejay or chickadee one of these 😀 Beautiful work! Thank you so much for sharing.
Mandee
July 14, 2020 at 10:00 am (3 years ago)You are very welcome! Ooo, I like those suggestions!! 😊