WOW..having you been checking out the eye candy between May Arts & Authentique projects these last 2 weeks? Such talent on this Design Team!
Well here we are in the 3rd week of January already...time is flying.I would like to share with you a project that used 5 different Helmar Adhesives on it. I used the following ~ Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste, 450 Quick Dry, Premium Craft Glue, Gemstone Glue & Fabric Glue.
For this project I tried something I've never done before...a white on white creation. I tend to grab and use lots & lots of color but in this case I decided to really step out of my comfort zone. This is going to be a first in a series of the four seasons. WINTER DREAMS is done on a 12" round canvas, my favorite type of canvas to work on!
Here are the steps I took and the products I used. Since I created this for the Tattered Angels DT Call I didn't take step-outs for it but I wanted to share this project to show all the Helmar Adhesives that I used.
STEP 1: I applied several different random layers from books, music and paper to the canvas with Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste...I love this stuff...after it dries it has a matte finish and you can add pen or color on top of it...that is a plus in my book!
STEP 2: A thin coat of gesso was applied next over all the paper and I stenciled 3 snowflakes with a heavier layer of gesso. Using Tattered Angels paint mediums I started misting until I was happy with the background. I used the following colors for this canvas: Glimmer Mists in Snow Queen, Iridescent Gold, Bronze, Nougat, Dazzling Diamonds & Pearl. Chalkboard Glimmer Mist in Chalk, Glimmer Glam in Chandelier & Twinkle Toes and Glimmer Glaze in Champagne.
STEP 3: I applied antique lace with Helmar Fabric Glue
STEP 4: I applied individual antique-set crystals with Helmar Gemstone Glue
STEP 5: Using a Pink Paislee alphabet that I misted with Tattered Angels and applied with Helmar Premium Craft Glue. I used this because I have more time to get the placement of my letters the way I want them.
STEP 6: The last embellishment I wanted to add was a set of Pearl Garland that floated here and there along the top & sides of the canvas. The only glue I trust to hold this in place is Helmar 450 Quick Dry.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you check back often...not only for the incredible projects but...SHHH...don't tell anyone...I will be at CHA with my camera...hopefully I can get some great shots of all the HELMAR GIRLS and of course our infamous leader Tracy...maybe some "bloppers" will get thrown in there also!
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