Helmar Creative Team

Wear a Little Love

I love to make my own wearables out of my scrapbook supplies.  There are so many great papers out there that you can have custom pieces of jewelry to match any outfit or occasion at a fraction of the price of even inexpensive costume jewelry.  I find myself wandering through the paper aisles thinking "Oooh - that would look great with that sweater I just bought".  The best part?  It can honestly be so easy you can do this with your kids - imagine the possibilities at slumber parties! 

This particular bracelet is nothing more than some chipboard shapes and scraps of patterned paper.  Now I happened to have just experimented on making my own chain, but you can purchase inexpensive charm bracelets several to a package in the jewelry section of your local craft store along with some matching colored jump rings. 

I've tried this technique with other variations, including the gluestick, a common staple for adhering to chipboard.  I've been less than impressed with the performance.  So this time I tried out the Helmar Professional Acid Free Glue.  Let me tell you, it is fantastic for this purpose!  Simply add a drop of glue to your chipboard shape and use your finger to spread it around and completely cover your shape.  You don't want it thick, just evenly covered, all the way the the edges.  You can either keep a baby wipe handy to wipe off in between shapes, or just keep going through several shapes at a time and keep that finger with the glue on it out of the way during the other steps.  Turn the shape adhesive side down onto your patterned paper and firmly press it into place.  Trim loosely around the shape and burnish again from the front.  This glue dries very quickly so if you've done a nice thin, even coat, you'll be able to burnish it really well and almost immediately either trim the remainder of the excess paper or sand it off.  Repeat the process on the other side of the shape. 

Ink your edges, if you'd like (or glitter, or paint) - I went the simple route and just used a Sharpie marker.  Punch a hole near an edge of each shape and string them all onto a piece of string you can hang horizontally (clipping it up with clothespins works great).  Again using your fingers, apply Helmar Acrylic Sealer to both sides and edges of each shape.  Allow to dry several hours, preferably overnight.  Use the jumprings to attach to your charm bracelet. 

Supplies used:
Helmar Acrylic Sealer
Helmar Professional Acid Free Glue

Colorbok chipboard hearts
Basic Grey Bittersweet patterned paper
Fire Mountain Gems jumprings and clasp
Crop-A-Dile
Xacto knife

Enjoy your custom jewelry!
Jenna

Give old picture frames new life...

Update old frames with pretty papers, embellishments and Helmar Adhesives.  In uncertain economic times and when money is tight, use Helmar Adhesives to brighten dated and worn items. 

 

 

Supplies:

Helmar 450 Quick Dry

Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

Helmar Quick-Fix Adhesive Runner

Buttons - Heart & Home Silver and Dress It Up

Prima Steel Toe Mary Jane Pattern Papers & Flowers

Making Memory Sticker

 

Here are the instructions for this particular project:

 

1.  Use an old picture frame for this project.

2.  Attach silver buttons around the frame using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

3.  Cut papers and photos to fit inside the frame.  To prevent the photo from moving around inside the frame, secure the photo on the pattern paper using Quick-Fix Adhesive Runner.

4.  Tie a ribbong vertically around the frame.

5.  Attach flowers to te outside of the frame using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots, this allows the flowers to stand up off the frame.

6.  Set out your frame and enjoy!

 

Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA Design Team Member

3 Dimensional Friends Frame....."Easy smeezy" with quality adhesive!

This 3 Dimensional frame was a challenge for me to do in some quick steps and it was alot of fun.
  You really need to giv this a try for quick and personalized gift.

Products Used:
Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive
Helmar Gem Glue
Helmar Acid Free Glue
Helmar Scrapdots
Patterned Paper (This is using Scrappin' Sports N' More's Personalized papers)
Sworavski Crystals
7Gypsies Chipboard Title
Martha Stewart Microbeads
Silver Inks for edging if desired.

Process:
1) Spray solid canvas frame with Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive and add paper. Dry.
2) Spread Helmar Acid Free Glue on Chipboard title and sprinkle microbeads onto surface. Dry.
3) Add Helmar Gem Glue where desired, for additional Bling gems.
4) Add Helmar Scrapdots to rear of chipboard title and adhere to fram surface. Dry.

That is it my friends! You can make this fun project is less than an hour.

Personalize your workspace...

I work outside the home, so I want my office space to reflect my personal style and taste.  Decorate your desk space with a photo paper weight!  Helmar Adhesives can make personalizing your office space a little easier.     

 

 

 

Supplies:

 

Helmar 450 Quick Dry 

Helmar Premium Craft Glue

Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

Helmar Quick-Fix Adhesive Runner

Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive

Bo-bunny Double Dot Cardstock and Flower

K&Company Word Sticker

EK Success Nostalgiques Rustic Clock Vellum & Sticker

K&Company Word Sticker

Making Memories Cardstock

Prima Ribbon

Paper Weight

 

Directions:

 

1.      Take a pre-made paper weight and cut the back out with a sharp blade.

2.      Remove the inner design and use as a template to create the layout foundation.

3.      Use Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive to attach the vellum to pattern paper.

4.      Use Helmar Quick-Fix Adhesive Runner to attach pattern papers, photos and text.

5.      This particular paper weight was deep enough to allow embellishments.  The flower was attached using Helmar Premium Craft Glue.  The title was attached using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots to give the title added dimension.   

6.      Place the layout into the paper weight.

7.      Cut a piece of cardstock a little smaller than the paper weight.  Attach the paper onto the back of the paper weight using the Helmar 450 Quick Dry. 

8.      On this particular paper weight, the velour backing was salvaged and reapplied to the back of the paper weight.

 

Tish Treadaway, Helmar USA Design Team Member

The bow that started it all...

I was making a card one day and wanted a proper bow on it without having to do all the tying etc that comes with making a bow. So I decided to see if I could make a bow but what adhesive should i use? Well Helmar's adhesives of course. So I sat down, proceeded to get sticky and ended up with the "perfect bow" for my card.

And that's when the light bulb went on! I would make a barrett for my 2 yr old, Jorden, and showcase the barrette on Helmar's blog.

 

But wait, that wouldn't be a very exciting blog post. And that's when the light bulb went on again! I'd take pictures of Jorden with her bow in and scrap the pictures!..... Wait for it....Another lightbulb!! I would also make bows and put them on the scrapbook page!

Whew! I had my work cut out for me! But after what felt like a million shots of little one, I had a few that I could work with. I used Helmar Quick Runner to attach my photos to my cardstock.
  

I used Hemar Premium Craft Glue to make the bows and to attach the chipboard to the page.
 

Of course I had to use a few of my favorite Helmar products like Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive.
 

And Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots on the middle bottom picture.
 

And here is the completed page:
 

Products used:

Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots
Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive
Helmar Premium Craft Glue
Helmar Quick Fix Runner
Stampin' UP cardstock/designer paper
Stampin' UP ribbon
chipboard
Martha Stewart Doily border punch
Vellum sentiment


Until next time,

Amber, Helmar Design Team member

They don't call it "Premium" for nothing....

If you read my last blog post, then you saw me extol the virtues of Helmar 2 Step Crackle Medium. Today, I want to sing the praises of the often forgotten Helmar Premium Craft Glue!

I grab the Premium Craft Glue for just about every project, because its uses are many. Similar to the Helmar 450, the Premium Craft Glue dries fast, and dries clear. The benefit of the Premium Craft Glue is that it comes in a much smaller, much easier to control bottle. It flows a little smoother, and is less "stringy" then the Helmar 450 making it a better choice for projects where you need to be a little more exact with your application.  

 

I actually used 5 different Helmar products on today's project, and each one serves a unique purpose. I used the Premium Craft Glue to adhere the paper to the frame, and to adhere the lace ribbon and the beaded wire. This is where the "fast drying" comes in handy - if you've ever tried to glue beaded wire before then you know what I'm talking about - LOL.

I used Helmar V2 Vellum Spray on the butterfly to attach the glitter. The V2 Spray is another one of those products that does more then its name implies. It's a great adhesive for transparencies, and when it comes to applying loose glitter to chipboard there is nothing better. I used the Helmar Gemstone Adhesive to attach those little tiny gems. If you use loose gemstones like I do, then you'll want this in your stash It dries clear, and doesn't cloud gemstones like most craft glues, and  with this stuff "a little dab'll do ya" ;)

 

I used the crackle medium on the chipboard frame, and does it ever add a nice touch of "WOW". In my last post I said that the Crackle Medium is my new favorite product, and let me tell you that I've used it on so many things - cards, layouts, altered items. Its easy, it looks great and its just plain fun.

 

And of course, what project of mine would be complete without Helmar Liquid Scrapdots? LOL. If you haven't tried them yet, you don't know what you're missing. Once you try them, you'll be hooked.

Don't forget there's still time to enter our blog contest to win the big batch of Helmar Goodies!

thanks for visiting!

Marci :)

Supplies Used:

Helmar Premium Craft Glue

Helmar Liquid Scrapdots

Helmar V2 Vellum Spray

Helmar Gemstone Glue

Helmar Crackle Medium

EK Success Maple Lane Frame

Heidi Grace Paper

Swarovski Crystal Gems

Ranger Stickles

Maya Road Chipboard

Making Memories Glitter Stickers

3 Birds Lace Ribbon

Beaded Wire from Michaels

CHA Here We Come!

Anaheim, California here we come!  We are looking forward to meeting those of you will be attending CHA Winter 2009.  Please stop by and see us at Booth #2260.

USA Design Team Member, Tracy Weinzapfel Burgos will be presenting the "You Have, We Have" Mini Acrylic Album.  Come see projects from our creative USA Design Team.  We will also be holding a Prize Drawing every day at 3:00 PM.  Enter the drawing at our booth to win a Prize Pack worth $75 (retail).  Complete this CARD and bring it to our booth.  Must Be Present to Win.

We would be happy to demo each of our adhesives.  See you at Booth #2260!

Reminder..................Spread the News!

Helmar Australia is coming to America!  In celebration of our new expansion into the United States, CHA Winter in Anaheim, our new USA Design Team and our new BLOG we want to get our adhesives in your hot little hands.  So spread the news and let us know how excited you are.  And in turn look what will land on your doorstep...
            

Here are the guidelines.  Post a message, photos, links, information, etc. (be creative) on your blogs/message boards/etc. about your excitement for Helmar Adhesives.  Leave a comment attached HERE with a link to your post.  Let us know your favorite products!  How you heard of us, a link to our website (www.helmarusa.com), which product are you most excited to try.  Tell the world we will be at CHA Winter 2009 in Anaheim booth #2260 and have them stop by and see the Helmar Team!  Every individual post counts as an entry so the more posts increases your odds of winning (please leave one comment with a link to your post for each individual post). 

We will randomly draw a name on January 31st so get posting.  No wait!.....Let's pick TWO names and send out TWO boxes of adhesives! 

If you plan on visiting us at CHA please take a moment to complete this CARD and stop by our booth every day at 3:00 PM.  We just love giving things away and our prizes are worth it! 

Get ready, set, Spread the News.........................Helmar Adhesives are taking over crafting in the United States.

Ready for Spring!

I know,  winter has just arrived, but spring is my favorite time of year!!! Living in Florida we don't really see the seasons change as drastically as you do in other states. But, I love the the feeling of nature starting anew. I tried to capture that feeling in this easy, fun project.

1. Using Helmar Craft and Hobby PVA glue, cover the edges of the letters with patterned paper.
2. Then cover the surface of the "r" and "w" with a coordinating patterned paper. For the surface of the "o" and "w", trace the letters out onto cardstock first, cut them out, stitch around the edges of the letters, then glue them to the surface of the letters.
3. Next, cut out the flowers, stems and grass from patterned paper. Use the Helmar Craft and Hobby PVA Glue to adhere the stems to the letters and the Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots to the back of each flower head for depth. Use more or less of the liquid dots to adjust the height of the flowers.
4.  Embellish the letters with ribbon, chipboard, acrylic shapes, pearls and die-cuts.

Supplies:
Helmar - Liquid Scrap Dots and Craft and Hobby PVA Glue
Say It With Letters - Letters
Pink Paislee - Patterned paper and diecut tab
Bazzill - Cardstock
Heidi Swapp - Acrylic butterfly
Scenic Route - Chipboard bird
Kaiser Crafts - Pearls
DMC - Embroidery floss
Ribbon - from Walmart

Jennifer, Helmar Design Team Member

Bring on the sparkle!

Several years ago, after a particularly messy incident, I swore I’d never use glitter again.   After painstakingly embellishing a project only to have the sparkle flake off each time the project was touched, my glitter stash was relegated to a plastic shoebox in the back of my supply closet. 

After my recent success using Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive and flocking (another supply I thought I was destined to never use again), I decided to give the glitter another chance.  I’m happy to say the glitter has found a new home in an easily accessible drawer, and I’m indulging in sparkle once again!   Helmar’s Acid Free Glue is the perfect adhesive for keeping glitter on the project where it belongs.  It is thick enough to stay where I want it to be, and allows enough time to finish applying to the entire surface before sprinkling the glitter.  I definitely see some more sparkly projects in my future!

 

Supplies:

Helmar Adhesives:

Acid Free Glue
Liquid Scrap Dots
450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Glue Spreader

Other supplies:

Wooden birdhouse
White Glitter
Patterned Paper—Prima
Chipboard flowers, swirls, and leaves—Best Creation Inc.
White textured cardstock—Bazzill
Scalloped scissors—Fiskars

Instructions:

1.      Decoupage birdhouse.  Measure sides of birdhouse and cut pink patterned paper to fit sides.  Apply Helmar Acid Free glue to sides using Glue Spreader and adhere paper.  Cut blue patterned paper to fit front of house.  Mark positions of perch posts and holes, and cut out holes using craft knife.  Spread glue and adhere paper.  Repeat with reverse side of house.

2.      Embellish roof.  Cut ¾” strips of white cardstock using scalloped scissors.  Trim to fit roof.   Adhere using Acid Free Glue, starting at bottom of roof and overlapping strips slightly.  Apply Acid Free Glue directly from bottle, tracing scallops on each strip.   Sprinkle glitter over roof, shake off excess and allow to dry.

3.      Glitter chipboard and posts.   Using Acid Free Glue and Spreader, coat each chipboard shape and cover liberally with glitter.  Allow to dry and shake off excess.  Apply glitter to birdhouse posts in same manner.

4.      Attach shapes.   Use 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to attach leaves and swirl stems on sides and front of house as shown.   Use Liquid Scrap Dots to layer flowers on top of stems (No more wobbly embellishments!). 

Being the skeptical soul that I am, I have had this sparkly birdhouse sitting in a leftover shipping box for a week, just in case I was truly glitter impaired.  Turns out, my problem all along was I needed Helmar Adhesives!  Look!  It's still where I intended it to be!

Until next time...
Carla Schauer, Helmar USA DT member