Helmar Creative Team

A Heart full of Passion - Thanks Tracy!

I just love tuning into to the live with Helmar UStreams and well this week was another week where Tracy did awesome project!  I was all prepared to do this one along with her so felt great that I got it started and then finished it off later that day.  You can check out the recording HERE.

This is Tracy's journal page and canvas.  Two beautiful pieces!

It was so inspiring to be given the idea of taking her journal page to a canvas.  Whilst I did change mine up a little (mainly because I wanted to use a canvas I had already done a background on), it is TOTALLY inspired by her.  My canvas is a 12 x 12 inch canvas, so I had a great deal of space left over from the heart and so I moved my writing to the background rather than on the heart.  When I did this, I felt I needed more embellishment (like that is unusual for me.... NOT)  and therefore added more flowers and a chipboard and pearl flourishs.

So I took these and got creating!

To create the heart I wanted it to have a little more 'actual' dimension so I created it out of 'paper clay' and moulded it to go around the side of the canvas.  I just love this product as it is really easy to mould and then dries like paper with a slightly spongy feel.  I then sprayed it with some Tattered Angels chalkboard in strawberry shortcake and then followed this up with some acrylic paint before adding the heart to the canvas with some Helmar 450 Quick Dry.  Like Tracy I added the Helmar step 1 and 2 crackle to the heart.  You really need to use this product to see just how awesome it is.  It is hard to photograph but has a nice glossy crackled finish which was just perfect for the heart.  It also worked SO WELL on the paper clay!

To embellish the heart I first took out my Helmar Fabric Stiffener and brushed some onto some of the paper flowers before putting them into an egg carton lined with plastic wrap.  I allowed them to dry playing around with the added dimension the flowers now had and then layered them up with other flowers using my Helmar Acid free glue.  

I also dipped my white lace into the Helmar Fabric Stiffener that I mixed with some black acrylic paint to colour it.  I then ruffled it and layed it on my craft sheet (non stick surface) to dry.  Once dry I added it to the canvas with some Helmar 450 Quick Dry.

I then used my Helmar liquid scrap dots to adhere the flowers, chipboard and lace onto the canvas.  I also added some stitching and pearl flourish to the heart before adding the hand writing, and some American Crafts alphas for the passion and heart words.  I didn't change this quote either as when I read it, it really did strike a chord with me.  And this was my finished canvas now hanging fittingly in my craft studio.

I hope you like my take on the project and take the time to watch the video before giving one a go yourself.

As a second share I have been fortunate enough to have some work published that wouldn't have been possible without my Helmar products.  You can see these projects in Australian Scrapbook Ideas Issues 5 and 6.  Complete with full instructions.

ASI Issue 5 Cover

ASI Issue 5 - Chipboard Feature

Well I hope you have enjoyed my little share today and are inspired to go away and do some creating with Helmar!

Happy Creating,

Beck Beattie

Helmar USA Inc. Design Team Member 

 

Snap, Crackle, Blog!

Happy TGIF all!!  This project I have to share with you today was done in a snap!  Using gems and papers from The Robin's Nest, some Helmar Crackle Step 1 and 2, some older Halloween chipboard pieces and odds and ends from my stash and I was done with my layout.  Personally I think it's the Helmar Crackle on the letter cards that is my favorite part of this layout.  The effect gives it that vintage look everyone loves.  

With the exception of some Helmar Permanent Adhesive runner, everything on this layout was tacked down with Helmar's Premium Craft Glue and it all came together and dried in a jiffy!  Love my liquid glues!!  Happy Halloween everybody!!  

 

 

Carole Stirrat

Helmar USA Inc., Design Team Member

Helmar is CRACK-A-LACKIN'!!

Crack may be whack....but HELMAR'S CRACKLE is AWESOME!!!

As you may well know, I am a simple scrapper.  I like quick and easy (which is most likely why I adore  this magical stuff).  However, I got all sorts of crazy and tried Helmar's CRACKLE MEDIUM (step 1 and 2) .  Now, pay close attention to the name.  there are, indeed, TWO steps.  When I first tried it, I only used Step One and I did not get my desired effects. :)

Here is an up close look at the heart I used the Crackle on:

It is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cool and it looks like this (for when you run right out and purchase it):

Stamps used:  UNITY STAMP COMPANY

Paper and Stickers used:  LILY BEE DESIGNS

Have a CRACKLE FILLED Wednesday. :) Jen Erickson

Helmar 450 Quick Dry is Back in Stock!

ATTENTION HELMAR RETAILERS!

Out of the box challenge

What did you think of this month’s challenge?

The Out of the box theme inspired me to do a bit of recycling from a gift box. The lid became a canvas and tissue paper became a decorative accent.

Helmar has got an adhesive for most anything you can think of.  The V2 Vellum adhesive is great for spaying onto fragile things like printed tissue paper. 

Scrap Dots is one of my favourites because not only can you build height but add angles like these flying fans all blowing in the wind.

We always enjoy seeing what other Helmar fans have been doing with their adhesives so be sure to post a link so we can all share in the fun.

Design Team Member for Helmar USA/Australia

Frightful Without Helmar!

Happy Fall everyone! Carole here again and hopefully you all haven't forgotten about me, it's been a while since my last post!  Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and I just adore doing Halloween projects and layouts.   Today I have a Halloween layout to share that I created using some of my favorite Helmar glues, and papers and gems from one of our preferred partners, The Robin's Nest.  They have some of the most perfect papers for your special spooks!  I also used Helmar's October sketch to get me started.

 

 

My glues of choice for this particular layout were Helmar Premium Craft Glue, Zap Dots, and Permanent Adhesive Runner.

 

Don't forget that Helmar is having a Design Team Call!!  Very exciting, so get your applications in!  Check out all the details here.

 

Carole Stirrat

Helmar USA Design Team Member

It's Been a While

Hello my friend, we meet again
It's been a while, where should we begin?
Feels like forever

Hello my Helmar friends. Erika Taylor here today...Did you forget about me? For I haven't forgotten about you. It has been a while since I posted to all of you and I want to firstly apologize for that. You see, I've been suffering from severe depression and although I'm definitely on the mend, thanks to medication, There is still a long road ahead of me. Brick by brick I'm building my own path to who I want to be, but the journey hasn't been the easiest. It never is though is it?

Today I wanted to share with all of you a few projects I've created using my favorite Helmar products. Recently I did my first class and I concentrated on letting people know what they could do with Helmar Adhesives. These are 2 of the 3 cards I created for the class. I used Gemstone Glue and 450 Quick Dry Adhesive for them

 

This sweet card uses the Saint Nick collection from Fancy Pants. What a super sweet holiday treat it is

Now if that weren't enough for you, I wanted to share a few more projects too.This next one is my first Mini book that I've done. Well I've only finished the cover, but I'm so grateful to Tracy for starting this challenge on her own blog. I've used Tattered Angels products paired with Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, Premium Craft Glue and Liquid Scrap Dots.

Lastly, a layout I created using those same favorites from Helmar: Liquid Scrap Dots, 450 Quick Dry and Premium Craft Glue.

Thank you so much for stopping by today my friends. I hope that you've enjoyed the projects I've shared and I promise to be here more frequently. Also, to all those people that suffer from any type of Depression, There is always someone there to help. ~hugs~

My Sacrifice-Creed

Hello my friend, we meet again
It's been a while, where should we begin?
Feels like forever

Within my heart are memories
Of perfect love that you gave to me
Oh I remember

When you are with me, I'm free
I'm careless, I believe
Above all the others, we'll fly
This brings tears to my eyes
My sacrifice

We've seen our share of ups and downs
Oh, how quickly life can turn around
In an instant

It feels so good to reunite
Within yourself and within your mind
Let's find peace there

Cause when you are with me, I'm free
I'm careless, I believe
Above all the others, we'll fly
This brings tears to my eyes
My sacrifice

I just want to say hello again
I just want to say hello again

'Cause when you are with me, I'm free
I'm careless, I believe
Above all the others, we'll fly
This brings tears to my eyes

'Cause when you are with me, I'm free
I'm careless, I believe
Above all the others, we'll fly
This brings tears to my eyes
My sacrifice
My sacrifice

(I just want to say hello again)
I just want to say hello again
My sacrifice

Erika Taylor

Helmar USA Design Team Member

Glue like glass

One of the qualities we all like about Helmar Adhesives is that when they say dries clear, it really does and there is something in the range for almost anything you want to stick.

Sometimes I like to play with adhesives in other ways like creating textures.

 
Helmar’s Craft & Gemstone dry to a clear glass like finish and if you paint them over a recycled glass it will take on the appearance of vintage blown glass. For a little texture, Quick Dry is great fun. Simply pour it on, swirl around and then dab a bit here and there to create a bit of roughness. As it does dry so quickly, all those ridges and wrinkles will set nicely for you.

 

Don’t forget your Scrap Dots for building height in shadow box details.

 

Helmar Adhesives have so many fun proprieties and we really enjoy sharing adventures with everyone here, be sure to post links and let us know what you get up to with your Helmar.

Design Team Member for Helmar USA/Australia

Monday Night Ustream - From Journal to Canvas

Thank you to everyone who joined me Monday night for our LIVE ustream which was not so LIVE.  Due to Ustream technical difficulties we had to reschedule the class for this coming Monday, October 17th at our usual time of 6:30 pm (Pacific Time). 

We are going from Art Journal to Canvas.......

As promised I told you I would post all the supplies needed to create this project right along with me Monday Night.......

MATERIALS LIST:

1. Helmar Adhesives: Crackle (Step 1 & 2), 450 Quick Dry, Liquid Scrap Dots
2. Canvas 8 X 10
3. Acrylic Paints:  Decoart (Primary Red & Spa Blue)
4. Rub Ons - Creative Imaginations (optional)
5. Flowers
6. Buttons
7. Charcoal Pencil
8. Ribbon: Graphic 45
9. Ink:  Black Indian Ink & White (you can substitute pens)
10. Distress Ink
11. Gesso
12. Ribbons
13. Baby Wipes
14. Paint Brushes

Remember this is your canvas so you can change as you see fit but this is an easy and fun project that we can do together!  And remember I don't even like to draw hearts so no excuses!  Hope you can join us for the fun!

When:  Monday, 10/17/11 at 6:30 pm (PST so check your local time zones)

Where:  Helmar Ustream Channel http://www.ustream.tv/channel/helmarusainc

Tracy Weinzapfel
President, Helmar USA, Inc.

Decorating on a Dollar - Spooky Potion Bottles

Hello Helmar Fans! Ready for some more inexpensive ways to decorate with a Dollar or two and some wonderful glue? This was a fun project and so easy to do!

Supplies:

• Helmar Gemstone Glue (this was my glue of choice because it works well on glass beads and we are working with glass bottles here)
• 3 - (or more, I like to group with odd numbers) Vinegar bottles from ... you guessed it the $1 store!
• 1 - sheet of cardstock (cream or off white)
• Adirondack Alcohol Ink by Ranger ( I used the color "Latte")
• Sponge
• Ranger Vintage photo ink pad

The photo below shows each step we will take. From left to right.

Step 1:

Measure the "vinegar" image and create three labels on your computer just slightly larger then the measurements (about 1/8" each direction). Print labels on cardstock and cut out. The labels I used where "Bat Bile", "Dragon's Blood" and "Liquified Brain"

Step 2:

Distress the Labels around the edges with a distressing tool or other method.

Use your sponge to rub the Adirondack Alcohol Ink all over the metal and glass parts of the bottle. It wont take long to dry. Repeat until you have the desired darkness.

Step 3:

Distress the labels even more with the ink pad and possibly some mists.

Using Helmar's Gemstone Glue adhere the labels to the bottles.

Display on a tray or other spooky place around your house or party.

I hope you have enjoyed this quick and inexpensive way to creat your own spooky Halloween decor.

Have a Happy Helmar Halloween!

L. Grace Lauer

Helmar Design Team Member

www.gracesscrapattic.blogspot.com