Hi Helmar fans!
We had an INCREDIBLE week full of stunning Helmar & Authentique projects. The inspiration was amazing and I'm even more in love with Authentique if that is even possible! For my project, I had a naked marker storage my hubby had built for me after many months of begging since I had long outgrown the one I had. After he built it, I knew I was going to alter it and reached for what has become my absolutely FAVORITE Authentique line called Gathering. One of the things I love that I hadn't noticed until working on my project is that each Authenique 12x12 paper has a beautiful quote on the title strip - on the Gathering line it is "A family in harmony will prosper in everything." -Proverb I loved that and made sure to not cut that off on one of the sides. One of my favorite things about this paper, aside from the great designs the have, is the physical weight and texture to each page.
So, now on to the pictures!!!
I used Helmar Decoupage to adhere all the papers to the wood. This worked incredible and I also added a layer on top to seal it before I decorated with the trim and flowers.
This is one side of the stand and there is the quote I talked about! Isn't it adorable! I just love it! I also stamped using some Unity Stamps on top of the decoupage using Staz-on ink. I adhere all the trim and flowers with Helmar 450 Quick Dry!
This is the back of the marker stand. I made it pretty b/c when I take it to crops I kinda feel bad that I'm putting this up in front of me and whoever sits across from me. Now, at least they have something pretty to look at! :D The Copic image is line art I downloaded a while ago for a contest that Copic Markers was having. I finally colored it - totally missed the contest. *giggle* But it was fitting since this stand will be holding my Copics, of course. ;) The stamp is another Unity Stamp itty bitty.
This is a close up of the flowers that I adhered using Helmar 450 Quick Dry. I hope you enjoyed our week with Authentique, I know I did and now I have something pretty sitting on my desk as I reach for my favorite markers.
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Hugs,
Helmar USA, Inc. Design Team Member
