With all the sniffling, sneezing, coughing and general yuckiness that seems to be running rampant, I seem to only be pulling “feel better” cards out of my stash to send. Last week I was running low, and in the brief time period between my own children’s illnesses I managed to replenish my supply a bit. I have a feeling I’m going to need them!
This card features Helmar Adhesives paired with products from preferred partners Pink Paisley and Clear Scraps. The paper is bright and fun and cheery, and anyone’s mood can be improved with cupcakes!
To start, I cut a 6x6” cardstock base with a top fold. I added a 5x5” square of dotted paper from the Cupid collection, held in place with Helmar Quick Fix Permanent Adhesive Runner. I sewed around the edges using a zig-zag stitch and pink thread. On top, I layered a 4.5”x3” piece of green paper straight stitched with dark green thread and and a 1x3” piece of striped paper stitched with a wide zig-zag and white thread, both using Permanent Adhesive Runner.
I created the cupcake embellishment using one page of the acrylic Clear Scraps Cupcake Mini Album. I sponged the front of the cupcake with white opaque solvent ink and heat set the ink. I used Helmar Acid Free Glue to outline the cupcake and add the center “frosting” lines and added "Pixie Stix” glitter in Berry Blue. After shaking off excess and allowing the glue to dry completely, I added a red gem “cherry” to cover the album hole. I added a sticker letter sentiment after securing the cupcake embellishment to the card using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots.
Stay Healthy!
Carla Schauer
Helmar USA Design Team
