Hi Helmar fans!! It's Tracey back to share a new project with you. Here in the U.S. we're celebrating the 4th of July next week. I've made a no-sew home decor piece by recycling an old pair of well worn jeans for my Patriotic Door Hanger featuring Helmar Fabric Glue.
"Land of the Free"
Tips and Techniques
The handle for my piece is constructed from the hem of a pair of old worn jeans. I cut off the hem with a nice margin to fold over the back. I simply glued it down using Helmar Fabric Glue.
I cut out this denim pocket to use as my decorative base. All of the elements are glued down with Helmar Fabric Glue as shown on this lovely red crocheted flower.
The 4th of July is all about the Red, White, and Blue!! Colors that aren't always associated with a shabby chic pallete. I dug through my stash and found some perfect elements to pair up with the denim pocket, from an older BoBunny trinket to a new Tim Holtz resin flower, all adhered with Helmar Fabric Glue.
Here's a shot from another angle.
I've never attempted to stamp on denim, but as you probably have figured out, that has never stopped me from trying. I used Ranger Archival Ink and achieved a perfect image on the first attempt. I cut it out and distressed the edges with the edge of my scissors and rubbed Black Soot Distress ink into the rough edges. The Helmar Fabric Glue holds it on smoothly without any lumps or bumps.
One final view. The handles are also adhered with Helmar Fabric Glue.
I hope you've been inspired to cut apart that old pair of
jeans and create a no-sew home decor project.
Thanks for stopping by today!
~ Blessings ~
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