Helmar Creative Team

Trifold Fabric Junque Journal by Tamiko

Hey hey good people, Tamiko here! If you like me, then you never met a handmade Journal you didn't like (giggles). Let me show you what I made!

 

Materials needed:

Helmar Craft & Hobby PVA Glue

2 Concentric Tags

Fabric

Bone folder

Scissors

Craft Knife

Permanent Marker (blk)

Rubber band/ Waxed linen

Glue brush

Construction of this journal actually began with me, gathering paper tidbits, unused small bags and scrap paper. I placed those papers together to create a signature.  This was put to the side so that I could create a cover. I label my 2 tags inside cover and outside cover. The outside cover was a slightly bigger tag than the inside cover by 1 inch.

 

I took each tag, slathered them down with some  Helmar's Craft & Hobby PVA Glue, using a brush. I laid the tag against fabric, wrong side up. I left 0.25 of an inch overhang around each tag, to cover the edges.

 

I cut a slit along the fold, sorta midway on the outside cover. I took an 18 by 3 inch piece of fabric and folded it in half, along the 3 inch side. I secured the edges using ____? YOU GOT IT.... Helmar's Craft & Hobby PVA Glue! I took that strip and then threaded it through hole. I played around with fabric tie closure to secure even amount of tie to hang over the ends. I even tried to ink the edges and ink the tie slot with a permanent marker.

 

I slathered even more Helmar's Craft & Hobby PVA Glue on the non fabric side of each tag. Adhereing them to each other and lining them up along the folds. 

 

I loved making use of the pockets. Inside them I inserted additional pieces of paper with some fabric elememts to draw or write on. 

I hope you enjoyed the process of making my tiny little junque journal and that you make your own soon! Dont forget the best way to hold it all together is with HELMARS WORLDWIDE line of fabulous adhesives!!!! Until next time, be safe!!!

Faux 'Mercury Glass' Vase

Today's project is a fairly simple one, it's something I've been wanting to complete for a while now but just haven't got around to doing. I found a vase at the Op-Shop/Thrift Store a couple of years ago, it was a silver foil lined vase but the silver started peeling off shortly after I got it home. I finally decided it was time to do something with it.

What I used:

Helmar Tacky Craft Glue, Helmar Crystal Kote Gloss Varnish, 'Go Press and Foil' silver foil, scissors and a brush.

As you can see, the original silver was flaking off quite a lot so I washed it and it ALL came off, the vase was now just glass, I didn't expect that but went ahead anyway.

Next I cut up some strips of the silver foil into manageable sizes. 

I then applied my Helmar Tacky Craft Glue to small portions of the vase and using a brush I spread it out. Please note that I have used far too much of the Tacky Craft Glue in the second photo, only a small amount is needed for this project, enough to grab the foil.

I then applied the foil. I am using the foil on the outside of the vase as I want to use this as a storage container in my craft room.

Continue foiling the remainder of the vase, it's helpful to allow one part to dry before moving onto the next.  You can also go back and fill any spots as you wish.

Once this was done and it was dry (which doesn't take long) I decided to apply a coat of Helmar Crystal Kote Gloss Varnish to help protect the foiling. I used a plastic bottle filled with water and placed my vase upside down on top of it so that I could easily spray the varnish all around. I set this up outside which is always recommended if possible.

Unfortunately I couldn't photograph myself spraying but I gave the vase two coats of varnish allowing time for the first coat to dry over night.

Here it is finished but still drying on a little shelf. Of course when using Helmar Crystal Kote Gloss Varnish be sure to read the instructions thoroughly.

I do hope you have enjoyed this little project and thank you so much for stopping by the Helmar Blog today, take care everyone xxx

 

Jeanette

Helmar Creative Team Call Out 2021

Helmar Creative Team Call 2021

Helmar is an Australian owned business who distribute their products to different parts of the world. Helmar is a recognized market leader of adhesives, aerosol and chemical products. We are looking for new creative team members to promote our amazing Craft & Hobby products. If you’d like to be a part of one of the most creative and easy going design teams out there, while showcasing Helmar products and your talent, this call is for you!!!

We are looking for dedicated creative design team members who work well with deadlines and guidelines.            
Positions on the Helmar Creative Team are for a 6 month term beginning April 1st, 2021.

As a member of the Helmar Creative Team you will…

Receive a generous amount of Helmar products!

The possibility of a selection of products from our generous Preferred Partners throughout your term.

Now what does it take to be a part of the Helmar Team? Here are your responsibilities:

1-2 projects per month consisting of posts on the Helmar blog, your personal blog, sharing on Facebook and other social media platforms.

Keeping your personal blog and Facebook page up to date and linking and promoting Helmar products at every opportunity!

If you are interested in being part of the Helmar Creative team, please email the following information to socialmedia.coordinator@helmar.com.au

• Name, address, daytime/evening phone number and email address.
• Short biography.
• Links to your online galleries, blogs, Facebook and other social media platforms.
• List other teams you are now on or have previously been on.
• A brief paragraph explaining what special attributes you will be bringing to the Helmar Creative Team.
• Two examples that will best showcase your work. Please ensure file sizes are not overly large or small, nothing over 1mb. Examples could be your Papercrafts, altered art, mixed media, craft projects, kid’s projects, home décor, etc. Make sure to list any special techniques you’ve used using adhesives.

Please submit your application to socialmedia.coordinator@helmar.com.au by Friday 19th March 2021.

No late submissions will be accepted.

 The new Helmar Design Team will be announced by the April 1st, 2021.

At this time we are only accepting applications from Australia.

We look forward to seeing your applications!!

Little Sparkly Tags

Today I am making some little sparkly tags, these may also be used as embellishments if you like  :)

This project was inspired by a youtube video which I will LINK HERE 

What you will need:

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, paper/cardstock (I used glitter cardstock), a small bowl and a variety of seqins, tiny beads and glitter and a hole punch if you want to make tags.

First of I have cut out some circles from glitter cardstock in a variety of sizes. As these will be used as small tags for gifts etc I kept them small at 1", 1.25" and 1.5". I also punched holes into them at this stage.

I then had a bit of fun making up a mixture of the sequins, beads and glitter in a small bowl, just enough to make a few of the tags.

Taking one of the circles, I applied Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive quite generously to the right side.

I then placed the circle into the sparkly mixture with the glue facing down, pressed firmly and then lifted it out. You have time to adjust the sparkly bits to your desired look and clear the punched hole before the glue dries. 

At this stage, you can add a little more glue to any parts that may need more filling, you can also add more glitter or even glitter glue.

I made a variety of the circle tags using different variations of the sparkly mixes.

You can see here how the same mix of the sparkles added to different coloured cardstock gives a much different look, one is made with white glitter cardstock and the other with silver glitter cardstock.

I do hope you enjoyed this little tutorial and will consider making some for yourself, they didn't take long at all and it's a great way to use up some of your sequin and bead stash. The majority of my sequins and beads have been found in op/thrift stores for just a few cents.

Thank you so much for joining me here on the Helmar Blog today and happy crafting everyone!

Jeanette xxx