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Simple Cards for Beginners

Hi crafty friends!! I'm back this month with these cards I decided I would create because there is always crafters who are just starting out and are looking on  how to create a simple card. I know that when I was starting out, I always loved coming across blog posts or even videos that were simple but beautiful cards. The ones I made here was using the beautiful papers from Mintay Cozy Evening . Here is the quick look at how I made this.

This card is a great size because you don't waste any of the paper you use for the base which is the 8.5 X 11 card stock. For this one I used some of the Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Heavy Whit e Card stock , I place my paper on my paper trimmer horizontally and cut down the center which would be 5.5, (5 1/2) you then take them and place onto a score board, I am using the Martha Stewart Score Board and Bone Folder  Using the bone folder you will now score them at 4.25 (4 1/4) . Now you have your card base! On to the pattern paper.

 

So for these smaller cards I like to use my 6 X 6 paper pads and since we are having weird weather and its almost Fall, I thought I would use this paper pad from Mintay "Cozy Evening" . I had purchased this one last year around December and so since I already had newer Christmas themed papers I never got around to this one. I love the color combinations on this collection. 

Once I chose the papers I wanted to use on the base, I cut it just 1/8 smaller than the card base itself. I actually messed up the size on the second card I made, but I don't like throwing away something that isn't too noticeable. Anyhow I then used Helmar Tacky Glue to adhere my pattern paper to the base. One thing I have heard a lot of people say that they don't like using any sort of tacky glue or any white glue because it creates air bubbles on their paper projects, what I have actually found so that don't happen is don't add too much of it to your paper and another thing you can do if you aren't rushing is have a small paint brush specifically for this and brush it on. Then keep your brush in water so it doesn't harden. This is my tip for you. 

I then took another sheet from the paper pad that had some cute cut outs with different images. So I cut them out and I then picked out some American Crafts Textured Card Stock from the "Spring" pack,  in a similar color that was in the image, which is a light peachy/pink color. I cut the colored card stock just a little bigger than the images I had cut out. Once I had them all cut, I then used some Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs around the edges of the cut images as well on the edges of the colored card stock. I then used the same Helmar Tacky Glue to adhere the images to the card stock. I then took one of my other favorite products from Helmar , Liquid Scrap Dots and I added a couple dots onto the small squares I put together , this products works just the same as foam tape. What I like best about it though is that you can add as much dimension to your project as you want. They then got added to my card base , (4) on each card. One one of the cards I added a small punched piece of the same colored card stock I used on the squares. Just to make it a little different. Lastly as you may have noticed I didn't add a sentiment to these. I like to keep some cards or note cards like this just in case I need one that I can just write something short on the inside. 

Well crafty friends, this was the project I created for this month. This is actually my last project for Helmar Creative Team. I have been on this team since Fall of 2017, so almost 3 years. I have absolutely LOVED  creating for them. Not only do they have great products but they are an amazing company to design for. Due to the Covid-19 issues, they can't ship to anyone in the USA, so this time around their design team call was only for the Austrailia/UK area in which this call just finished yesterday so I hope you got your application in, those of you over across the pond!!

I am saddened that I will not be here for another term but hopefully this crazy Covid will pass soon and they can have USA Crafters back on their creative team. Until then, I hope you will still follow me on my other social media sites, here is my Instagram if you would like to follow me there where I post most of my projects. Thank you again to our Design Team Coordinator Jessica and CEO Mark for having  me a part of your company, I loved representing it!! See you all again soon!! Hugs, Jeanne

 

 

Pretty Decorative Box

Hello everyone, today on the blog I will be decorating an old balsa wood box I found at the op-shop a few years ago. 

What I use:

Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive, decorative paper (I used C'est La Vie by Couture Creations), scissors, decorative trims and fabric of choice.

 

The first thing I decided to do was to line the inside of the box. Using some pink satin fabric I cut out a square. To get the right size I measured from the inside centre of the box to the side and up to the lip where the lid will meet, I then added an extra cm to this number. Once this was done I trimmed off the corners 2-3cm and then ironed the fabric.

I wanted a 'ruched' look in my box so I went ahead and added a couple of gathering stitches around the edge of the fabric using my sewing machine, you could also do this by hand sewing, pull up the threads to create the gathered ruched effect.

Place the fabric inside the box (right side up) and adjust the gathers to suit the size of the box.

Using Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive, apply a bead of glue just below the lip where the lid will sit. Press the gathering into place and then continue around until all the fabric has been glued into place. Trim any excess threads once dry.

Next, glue your chosen decorative trim over the top of the gathered edge of the fabric using Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive. I found it easier to apply the glue to the trim for this. Press it firmly into place and allow to dry.

 

Now that the inside of the box is done I can move onto the outside.

I cut my decorative papers to the correct size to fit my box and then glued it into place securely with Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive. For the top of the lid I chose a contrasting floral paper along with a lovely braided trim for the outside edge of the lid.

For the outside of the box I added a strip of the decorator paper and then some gorgeous glass beaded trim (a recent gift I received).  Another lovely braided trim was added to cover the ribbon on the beading and a beautiful jewelled bow was placed to add the final touch. All of this easily adhered with Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive.

I thought a couple of extra tiny trims would finish the top edge of the box nicely and there you have it, a pretty decorated box to be used for a special gift. I chose to leave the top unadorned (from dimensional embellishments) as I know the person receiving this box will be placing something on top of it.

I do hope you enjoyed my tutorial today and that you may consider decorating a box yourself, remember, before you know it Christmas will be upon us and having a few boxes pre-decorated may come in very handy for this or for any upcoming Birthdays or special events :)

Take care everyone and thank you for stopping by the Helmar Blog :)

Jeanette xxx

Rosette Tutorial

Hi Everyone, 

 

Today I am working with Helmar Worldwide and I will be doing a How To Video For You.

We are going to be learning how to make a Rosette without using any dies, just using what's on hand.

 

 

 

 

What will you need?

 

-Helmar Quick Dry 450

-Bone Folder

-Circle Punch or die

-Trimmer / Score Board/ Ruler

-Scrap card stock - preferable 30cmx2.5cm

 

 

First things first cut down a piece of scrap cardstock to a strip of approx 30cmx2.5cm in size. 

 

I am using my Fiskars Trimmer which has an indent where the blade goes through (alternatively you can use a ruler or scoring board if you have one), I scored at 1 inch to begin with but then went back and scored every half inch (or every 1.5cm) using my bone folder. 

 

 

 

 

Once you strip is scored you can add Helmar Quick Dry 450 to the end and adhere it to the other end creating a circle.

 

                                              

 

 

Leave that to dry for a moment, whilst waiting punch out a small circle (or die cut one if you don't have a punch) this is going to create a backing piece to hold your rosette together. 

 

Now your strip should be dry carefully use the palm of your hand to push down on the rosette, you will put Helmar 450 Quick Dry covering the circle you punched out, then add the rosette on top and carefully hold it down until it is dry, I usually wait a few seconds then turn it over and carefully centre your circle.

 

Once your Rosette is dry you can add a button or something decorative to the centre to finish it off. 

 

 

I used an EK Success Butterfly punch and layered it up, then brushed Wink Of Stella to the wings and some Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops in Glitter Drops- Summer Sunrise. 

 

 

 

Your Rosette is now complete, you can add it to your project using more of the 450 Helmar Quick Dry.

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed my post today, if you have any questions feel free to send me a message or contact me via facebook (all links can be found below).

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Varnish the Barn

 

Hi everyone,

A little product spotlight for you today!

My grand daughters were given this old horse barn by their cousins.

This poor barn has been neglected by all for many years, needed a good clean and then a bit of a revamp.

So what better product to use but the Helmar Crystal Kote

Matte Varnish!

 

After giving the barn a good clean and wipe over I took this much loved barn outside and my dear husband sprayed it for me!

By using the Varnish spray on the barn it retained its natural colour and look.

So now my grand daughters have a nice shiny, clean barn to use with all their horses and dolls!

Happy restoring!