Hi, everyone,
Jess here and I can't beleive that it's been almost a whole year as a Helmar DT member. I can't believe how quickly time flies, but today I have one more post to bring you before I bid you all farewell! Now of course, in saying that, you guys KNOW I will not be a stranger...Helmar products will continue to line my drawers and cabinets here in my little crafty haven here, because well...they're the best!
As luck and timing would have it, my boys' rec league basketball season just ended as well and I wanted to put together a mini-album to give to our amazing coach to bid our 2011-2012 season farewell also :)
One of the blessings of being a Helmar Designer is not only working with the fantastic product, but with some preferred partner products as well and I have two in the spotlight today! This cute "Play" album by Maya Road:
...and all the paper is from Bella Boulevard's "Making the Team" line.
I started by coating each page, front and back with ACID FREE GLUE.
I glued everything down and used a kraft knife and sanding block after the paper was laid down. This didn't take long at ALL, and then it was time to do the photos!
In fact, the part that probably took me the longest was the "PLAY" word on the front cover, but after some sanding and distressing, I love how it came out.
I used PREMIUM CRAFT GLUE to stick down my matted photos and I have to say, the best part of this whole project was seeing the look on the coach's face after he received this.
I had the boys sign the back cover before we presented it to him last night. It was a WIN for sure :)
...and well, there you have it! A fond farewell to commemorate a job well done and I sure do hope you guys feel the same about me during my time here as a Helmar DT member. I am so grateful for the opportunity and also the friendships made during my time here.
HUGS to you all!
Jess <3 xoxo
