Helmar Creative Team

~Antiquing & Stamping~

Have you tried the using your Helmar to antique your crafty projects?

I made this card using the Helmar 450 Quick Dry, Helmar Acrylic Sealer, and Helmar Crackle Medium.

First I stamped the image, then I heat embossed it. Using the Helmar 450 Quick Dry I adhered it to the card, stitching over the image.

After allowing time to set I covered the whole thing in Helmar Crackle Medium.

I allowed 1 hour for drying time, then used a heat gun to dry it a little more.

Then I applied the Helmar Acrylic Sealer.

Easy and beautifully aged.

Pinky

Helmar USA Design Team Member

Show Me The Helmar!

As Jerry Maguire so eloquently put it "Show Me the Money!" but we want you to "Show Me the Helmar"! Yep, we want to see how and where you are using your Helmar Products.  The next five people to post pictures on their Blog of Helmar products in use will receive free Helmar products!

In order to qualify you must post a link on Helmar Facebook Fan page so if you are not a Fan just click the Facebook icon and hit "Like"

We spotted Helmar products on Donna Downey's desk just this week:

Remember in order to qualify you need to share a link to your website/blog with your photo INCLUDING HELMAR PRODUCTS IN THE PHOTOS (i.e. in your hands, on the desk, your kids holding them, etc.) so we can see your Helmar products in action!  (Sorry, Design Team members not eligible to win).

Get creative but we must see the Helmar product(s)!

Tracy Weinzapfel
President, Helmar USA, Inc. 

Crackle Medium, Maya Road and Lily Bee......need I say more?

Have you tried Helmar 2 Step Crackle Medium yet? It might be one of the more versatile products in the Helmar line.

Crackle Medium comes in 2 jars and is a 2 step process. I know that makes it sound like it would take a long time, but it really doesn't. For my project today, I used the Crackle Medium for the roof of my Maya Road house.

First, I inked the roof of my house using Clearsnap Ink. I then painted over it with a thin layer of Crackle Medium - step 1. I let it dry for about 15 minutes. You want it to still be a little bit tacky to the touch. Next, you paint on a generous coating of Step 2. The thicker the coating the more cracks you'll get. This is something you'll want to experiment with but I personally like to really spread it on thick.

The result is a very cool finish that also has shine.

I finished off my house with Lily Bee papers from the "Hello Sunshine" collection, some glitter fromPK Glitz and some Maya Road ribbon. I used Helmar 450 Quick Dry to adhere my paper and embellishments. Thank you to our wonderful preferred partners for providing such AWESOME supplies...You're the best! ;)

Until next time,

Marci

Helmar USA Design Team
 

Supply list: Helmar 2 Step Crackle Medium, Helmar 450 Quick Dry, Maya Road House, Clear Snap Ink, PK Glitz Glitter Glitz and EP Max Embossing Powder, Copic Markers, Prima Stamp (Bricks), Stampin' Up Ribbon, Maya Road Lace Ribbon, American Crafts Rubon Ons
 

FLIP Video Contest - Vote for your Favorite!

We would like to thank all who submitted videos for our Helmar "Flips" for Video Contest.  We have leveled it down to three videos and this is where we need your help.  It is your decision to decide who wins these great prizes including a pink FLIP video for our most popular video!:

First Prize:

Flip Video (pretty pink/white one), Helmar prize Pack, and one month as a Guest Helmar Design Team Member

Second & Third Prize:

Helmar Prize Pack
 
  
Here are the videos you have to choose from (in no particular order):

VIDEO #1 - JING JING NICKEL

 

VIDEO #2 - LUCY EDSON

VIDEO #3 - LEA VON PRICE

 

Here is your chance to vote for your favorite!  Vote once a day so show these ladies some love!  VOTING ENDS SEPTEMBER 9TH!

Vote for your Favorite
	#1 - Jing Jing Nickel
	#2 - Lucy Edson
	#3 - Lea Von Price
pollcode.com free polls

 

Good luck to everyone and thank you to everyone who submitted videos!!

Tracy Weinzapfel
President, Helmar USA, Inc.

Little Things Make Me Happy....

Hi there!  It's Karen...and I am sharing a sweet little card that I made today featuring our preferred partner..Jenni Bowlin!  I've been a HUGE fan of Jenni Bowlin and her products for many years now, so I am excited to get to play with her wonderful products and share with you today!! 

Here are some of Helmar's awesome products that I used today:

. Helmar Fabric Glue (adheres crocheted flower, felt leaves, and lace trim)

- Helmar 450 Quick Dry (adheres all papers together)

. Helmar Gemstone Glue (adheres those sweet pearls)

"Little Things Make Me Happy"

I just love the feel to these gorgeous Jenni Bowlin designer papers!!  Together with another one of Helmar's preferred partner's, Unity Stamp Company I came up with this vintage-style card!!  The little birdie has been colored in with markers..then cut, paper-pieced, and adhered to the background stamp!  The little sentiment is backed with a die cut, and then I added the beautiful crocheted flower with red pearls, and green leaves to the card!  The yellow lace adds an additional flair to the card as well as those gold little pearls that outline that wonderful sentiment...after all...It's the "Little Things that Make me Happy!!"

 

Enjoy your weekend!!

 

Karen Maldonado

 

Helmar USA Design Team Member

WINNER WINNER!!!

Becky Thackston you are our big winner for referring 10 friends the fastest to Helmar's Facebook Fan Page!  Please email your shipping address to [email protected] and we will ship your prize 

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED!  The winning is not going to stop there.  We are having way too much fun so stay tuned!

Tracy Weinzapfel
President, Helmar USA, Inc.

Please welcome The Scrappy Gourmet......

We would like to welcome The Scrappy Gourmet as a new Helmar Retailer........

The Perfect Adhesives – Finally!

August 16th, 2010

I don’t know about you, but I’ve strugged with adhesives through my entire scrapbooking journey. Everytime I get used to one, it gets discontinued or breaks or jams or doesn’t stick or…. Sound familiar? Well, I think I’ve finally solved this “sticky” problem. Get it? Sticky? OK, well, I’m excited to let you know that we’ve added the HELMAR USA ADHESIVES to our stock! This is really good stuff and is perfect for crafting! We’ve added the basics – Quick-Fix Permanent Adhesive Tape Runner and Refills, 450 Quick Dry Liquid Adhesive, Liquid Scrap Dots, and Gemstone Glue, along with Zapdots in black, clear and white. Read the descriptions in the cart for all details, but these products dry CLEAR and really hold! I jokingly say that Katie made me do it because Katie Watson highly recommends these products. But honestly, I was sold by the demos at CHA! Can’t wait to use them!

 
 
~Scrappy Gourmet Blog Posted August 16, 2010 

August Guest Designer Ellen Sosnoski does it again........

Hi Everyone,

Ellen here again with another project for my August Guest Designer spot with Helmar. This month has been so much fun creating with such awesome adhesives!

 

 

Here is a little about the layout I created:

The  Premium Craft Glue works fabulously for the fabric flowers. For the raised Heart Stamps on the right of the photo, I used the Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots which allow you to create the amount of dimension that you desire for your project. If you notice, each heart is at a different height. I also used Helmar ZapDots   for the sticker embellishment on the bottom of the page and  Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner to adhere the larger square of newsprint paper to the lazer cut patterned  paper because it allowed me to turn it over and rub off the excess on the back so it wouldn't stick to everything when I laid it down.

Have a creative day!

Ellen Sosnoski

August Guest Design Team Member

 

Thank you Ellen for being Helmar USA's August Guest Designer!  We appreciate you sharing your beautiful work with all of us!

The next person to refer 10 Helmar Facebook Fans wins.......

We are so excited to see everyone referring their crafty friends and family to Helmar on Facebook and now we have our sights on 1400 Fans!!!

The next person to refer 10 new Helmar Facebook Fans will win this prize containing Helmar & The Robin's Nest Dew Drops!

REMEMBER your referral must be a new fan to Helmar and "like" our fan page.  They must also mention your name on our Wall (i.e. Tracy Weinzapfel sent me)  The only way we will know is if they let us know you sent them.

Search "Helmar" on Facebook or Click the icon:

OK, STARTING NOW, AUGUST 26TH AT 3:30 PM (PST!) we are keeping track!  First one to 10 wins!

Thank you!

 

Tracy Weinzapfel
President, Helmar USA, Inc.

Another Helmar prize goes to............

The winning just continues and to thank everyone for going over 1200 fans, our RANDOM winner who will be receiving this prize including Helmar Adhesives and Bella Blvd Paper is..........

DRUM ROLL PLEASE........................

.............................................................Jules Eickmeier! 

Thank you also goes to Amy Teets for referring Jules.  Amy has won:

Jules and Amy please email your shipping address to [email protected] and we will ship those to you! 

Stay tuned as we have more to gluey Helmar goodness to giveway! (say that fast 10 times)!

To become a Helmar fan on Facebook search "Helmar" or click the icon:

Tracy Weinzapfel
President, Helmar USA, Inc.