Helmar Creative Team

"Dreams" themed card with Lisa

Hey there Helmar fans

The theme for this post is "Dreams" I decided on a card featuring dream catchers.

I love dream catchers, I have this sweet stamp in my stash that I have been keen to try.

Here is my completed card. Keep reading - I'll share with you the adhesives I used and some tips on how to easily create a card like this.

I used 2 of my regular favourite products to create this card.

Helmar Acid Free glue

Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots 

I started by stamping out several of the images on smooth white card.

I had decided on 3 images on the actual card front then stamped extra on another piece of card so that I could cut them out & layer them.

 

I used an ink that won't bleed when adding water colour.

I very gently painted colour on to the images using a water colour set from my stash.

Gently paint all the images directly on the card base & the extra ones you stamped for layering.

I decided to create dimension on 2 of the 3 dream catchers on the card - as I find it is more pleasing to the eye, creating interest.

Once the water colour paint is dry - cut the extra images out.

Set aside while you work out the assembly & matting of your card.

I chose a geometric pattern in the same colours & the paint I chose. I adhered the patterned paper to my white card base & the 2 layers together using the Helmar Acid Free Glue.

Here is a little tip...when I use an adhesive on a larger area like the layers on the card base - I like to used an old store card to apply it thinly & evenly by gently scraping it along the paper.

I used the Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots on the images that I had chosen to create a 3D look with.

I applied the scrap dots directly on to the base image so I could see what I was doing.

I then placed the additional images on top pressing down just lightly until I achieved the height I liked.

Here is a side view so you can see the dimension.

Once all layers were in place I stamped a sentiment, added a bit more water colour & flicked some paint light around to add some more interest. I also added some sparkle to the dream catcher images using a Spica/Glitter pen (it's difficult to see in the photos - but adds the extra bling)

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you've enjoyed my share.

 

 

 

Sequins and Gemstone Glue

 
Do you have sequins? Do you use them? I am making an effort to use mine more,  which led me to this card.  I need a thank you card and I wanted something quick and easy!

 

I created a back ground using Distress Oxide Inks to match this Photochip from Darkroom door. I just added and blended colors until I had the look I wanted. Then came the fun of embellishing with sequins.

 

Helmar Gemstone Glue is just what you need. And here is a tip - for really small sequins or beads use a toothpick or a small pin when placing the glue. 

And with Helmar, I never need to worry that the sequins will come off while in the mail! Just this little bit of bling really adds something extra to the card. 

I hope I have inspired you to get out those sequins and  bling and don't forget to have Helmar's Gemstone Glue ready!

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First Easter Scrapbook Layout

Hi - Jean here. I don't know about you but I am behind in my scrapbooking! So let's work on a layout today! 

My granddaughter was just two weeks old on Easter and I was there to celebrate! Of course, she needed a basket, a bunny and a new outfit! 

 

To get started on my layout, I pulled out papers, photos, the card I gave her and various embellishments. To make sure it all stays on the layout, I grabbed Helmar Acid Free Glue and Scrap Dots!

 

Once I decided on the layout, I adhered the photos and card using the Acid Free Glue. It is important to use an Acid Free Glue when working with photographs!

Scrap Dots allowed me to add dimension to elements such as this square

Remember the flowers I made last month. Well, I made more!  The Acid Free glue was perfect for creating each flower and adhering them to the layout. Scraps are great for making flowers!

And here is the layout again! (My granddaughter's face is blurred per my daughter's wishes.)

Thank you for joining me! Have you gotten your scrap on? Please feel free to share your projects with us on Facebook!

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROCK DROPS | KRISY PODOLAK

Hi Helmar Lovelies,

Krisy back today to share what I have been working on and hopefully to inspire you.  Trending in Australia at the moment is Rock Drops.  Have you heard of them?  Perhaps you are lucky enough to have found one?  What are they? I hear you say.

Rock Drops are apparently something that started in New Zealand (I'm not 100% if that is true, but I did read the claim on a Rock Drop site), the idea is you paint or decorate rocks, add a # or Facebook symbol to the back and then hide/drop them at different places for someone else to find.  Kind of like sharing a teeny bit of love.  I found a Facebook reference to my Queensland rock drop site - QLD ROCKS by accident and that day we found our first four rocks.  

My darling 2 year old calls them her "eggs" and sits on them daily.  She won't part with the ones we have found but once you find "eggs" you can choose to re-hide them or keep them.  It's up to you.  We keep them and put out out own.  On the Facebook page, you can put photos and clues or you can share your finds.  It is really a fun activity that everyone can be involved in.  The rocks don't have to be masterpieces either.  If you look at my Pinterest board ROCKS - my 4 year old daughter has been pinning some awesome ideas and attempting to replicate them.  Of course, 4 year old masterpieces look way different to arty mum ones, but it's all about the fun and no one cares about the decorating really, just the finding.

This is a photo from our first find.

And here is a sample of our clues when we do a drop.

 

So, once we found our first rocks, we had to join in the fun.  We went down to our local hardware and bought 15kgs of river rocks to paint.  This post is all about making your own rocks and the things we have learnt.

What you will need:

River Rocks.  Source your own or head to the hardware.  NOTE: make sure they are not polished otherwise the paint won't stick.

Paint - Acrylic works best - doesn't have to be expensive

Helmar - Krystal Kote Sealer in Gloss (Matte will work too)

Pens - Sharpies or Posca pens are best but again - it's trial and error give anything a go.

Now what to do:  

Stay with me...Remember it's not Rocket Science its about fun.

1. Lay out your rocks and look at them.  Some will be in shapes that may inspire you....then start painting.  For the darker stones you may like to add a base layer of white.  You can you a Primer Spray (available at the hardware) or just plain old white acrylic or gesso will do.  Whey you are painting, work in layers allowing each colour to dry.  This will give you a cleaner finish.
   
2. Once your stones are painted, let them dry.  Depending on where you are located, it may be best to leave them overnight.
3. Once the stones are dry, using your pens add decorations/outlines/eyeballs - whatever you like.  On the reverse side, draw a Facebook symbol and add your hashtag.  Our looks like this...
4. Once they are dry, take out your Helmar Krystal Kote and seal in your artwork.  

            

             This helps protect your painting when your rock is out in the elements.  For the best results, spray a number of thin             coats allowing each one to dry between.  If you are impatient and add the layers too thick or don't let it dry, your             markers will run.  I use long sweeping strokes when spraying to prevent any "drowing" of the rocks.    Make sure you             spray in a well ventilated area - outside.

        5. When your rocks are dry, they are ready to be hidden.  Have fun.

 

Thanks for stopping by today I hope I have inspired you to make some pretty rocks but to also get outside with the kids and get exploring.  I recently went on a Scrapbooking Retreat and we did an 8 h0ur road trip.  We stopped along the way and hid rocks and left clues. It was heaps of fun even when the kids weren't around. Head over to my Instagram to see where we left them.

 

Krisy xx

Weekend Adventures by Sarah Rosse

Hello crafty friends, Sarah here with a quick and simple scrapbook layout for you....dreaming of time at the beach, weekend adventures and when my son was this little again!  For this project you will need the following;

Paper of your choice - I am using Crate Paper and Project Life cards from Stampin Up!

Helmar Acid Free Glue

Trimmer

Photos (I used one size 4x6) and embellishments of your choice - I used stickers and washit tape from Stampin Up!

Step 1:  Trim down your base patterned paper.  This page is 8.5X11 inches so I trimmed this with my trimmer to be the size I needed

Step 2: Layered your papers under the photo and adhere together using Helmar Acid Free Glue. Adhere the photo and mats to the layout.

Step 3: Adhere your embellishments to the layout using Helmar Acid Free Glue. For this layout I have used washi tape, a small 2x2 inch pocket page card layered behind the photo and a heart I cut from another card. I added a sticker and adhered some of the matching heart paper to the top right corner to balance the layout.  Then to finish the layout I doodled some black pen around the edges.

Thankyou for joining me - you can see just how easy creating a scrapbook layout of your favorite beachy holiday memory can be.  Won't you give it a go...with Helmar, it's easy!

Gold Featured on a Card - Lydia

 

Hello my fellow Helmar fans. Lydia back to share a fun card that features GOLD!! Who doesn't love gold?  I had fun making this card because I got to try out some gold leaf.

So for this card I use:

• Helmar Craft Glue
• Plain card and envelope
• Gold Leaf
• Scrapbooking paper scraps
• Embellisments

First things first; the gold leaf. All I did was put a little bit of Helmar Craft Glue in places where I wanted to put the leaf. And very carefully place some gold leaf in those spots with glue and press it down.

And then I just used some left over scrapbooking paper to layer up in front of a paper doily. I then used some chipboard embellishments and finished the card with a few gold splatters which don't quite show up in the photos.

And here are some close ups of my card featuring gold. I love hw it turned out and the colours that I used worked so well with the gold.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and are able to get some creative time in.

Lydia xxx

 

Painted embroidery hoop by Sarah Rosse

 

For this project you will need the following:

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar Fabric Stiffner & Draping Glue

Helmar Fray Stoppa

Embroidery hoop

Fabric of your choice - I have used Cheesecloth for this project

Paint and embellishments of your choice

Step 1: Apply the Helmar Fabris Stiffner & Draping Glue to your fabric.  For this, I used a paint brush and placed the fabric in the embroidery hoop to hold it in place.  Given the fabric is sheer, I also put a piece of plastic behind it to catch the glue as it went through the fabric.  Leave to dry as per instrcutions on the bottle.

Step 2: Remove the fabric from the embroidery hoop.  Apply paint (I used my fingers as I wanted a real handmade effect).  I used Dylusions paints - the colours are just fab! Set aside to dry while you work on your embellishments.

Step 3: For my embellishments, I used two wooden veneer dream catchers from Whichcraft Do You Do.  I coloured them with Studio Calico 'Deja Blue' ink, then clear embossed over the top of them.

 

Step 4: Trim the edge of your fabric away from embrodiery hoop.  Apply Helmar Fray Stoppa - this is especially required for this kind of material as it frays very easily.

Step 5: Paint your embroidery hoop - I added some black Dylusions paint around the edge of the hoop to finish it off, again applied with my fingers. Leave it to dry.

 

 Step 6: Adhere the embellishments.  I have used twiine here with the dreamcatchers to give the look of them hanging from the hoop. The twine and dream catchers were adhered using Helmar 450 quick dry adhesive.

Once dry, I adhered some puffy sticker letters on to the piece and it was completed!  Thankyou for joining me for this fun and colourful project!

Painted Rock craze

Hi it's Bridget here again to share with you the latest craze that has kids getting out side! Fidget spinners came and went, bottle flipping is over but hand painting rocks the hiding and finding them is in! It is also an activity that gets the whole family involved (even dad painted a rock in his favorite footy team colors) Here is a example of some of our rocks.  

 

What you need:

Helamr Super Tac Glue

Helmar Crystal Kote Gloss Varnish

Rocks, unpolished is best as sometimes the paint wouldn't stick to the polished

googly eyes

sharpies (or other paint pens)

Paint/nail polish

First step is painting your rocks, your imagination is your limitation!  I have seen some amazing ones on the internet; just google rock art craft.  You can go as simple as a pink rock or as complicated as a van goh painting (amazing!) On the back write your local Facebook site your sharing with and your post code, maybe even a hashtag. You might see your rock's journey!

 

After drying, seal with Crystal Kote Varnish. I love using the gloss as it gives the rocks a great shine.

Then if your creation requires googly eyes, or you have a unicorn horn or another fimo creation to add on use Helmar super tac glue.

After they have dried it is time to get hiding and hunting!! Head to your local park (or adventure to a new one) and hide your rocks. If your lucky you might even find some. Take time to enjoy being outdoors while there! Don't forget to post on a local facebook that you did a rock drop. 

Once again here are some of my family's creations

 I love how this activity gets kids away from technology  and happily crafting.  Until we ran out of stones I didn't get one "can we have some ipad time" So I am off to buy some more rocks. I hope you add your family join in on this fun craze. Rock on!

Some Facebook rock groups.

NSW ROCKS

WA ROCKS

VIC ROCKS

QLD ROCKS

Please feel free to leave in the comments other rock groups.

Gold - Embroidery Hoop Wall Art by Rachel Lowe:

Hello Helmar fans today I have a small wall art for you to create! I had a friend who had a baby girl so I thought I would hand make a piece of wall art for her room. Butterflies and girls go together! I had an idea to use a embroidery hoop as a frame. So first I cut a same sized circle in heavy white card stock to provide a backing for my picture. I used Helmars Premium Craft Glue to attach card to hoop and set aside to dry.

I had already planned to use the word Love as my title to add to picture. I wanted it in gold and so I lightly covered the word in Helmars premium craft glue an then added my glitter as below.

I chose a wood grain paper from my stash and cut the appropriate size (this is approximately 7 inches). Before attaching I machine sewed around the circle to add texture.

I then set it aside to dry and set about making my butterfly. I only used one piece of 12x12 scrapbooking paper to make my butterfly. If you do not have a Big Shot or cutting machine there are many templates on the internet for you to copy. The main thing is fringing it to give it depth and the illusion it is moving. Cutting a paper fringe is easy, just make sure your scissors are sharp and cut before you attach.

I then attached again using Helmar Premium Craft Glue.

I used Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots to attach the body centre of the butterfly as I wanted to create a 3D effect.

Once my fringed butterfly was attached I then added my gold covered word Love off centre.

This is a simple craft to create but is so pretty and using the embroidery hoop as a frame really makes it something special and different.

I do hope you like this gift idea, the options are endless, a fringed heart, or a stack of hearts and  for a boy you could create a layered star.

Thank you for stopping by today!

 

Product List:

Helmar Premium Craft Glue

Helmar liquid scrap dots

7 inch Embroidery Hoop

1 wood grain paper

1 12x12 paper of choice

Fine gold glitter

 

See you soon!

 

 

Creating Embellishments

 
Did you ever want to complete a layout or card but don't have the exact embellishments? Today I am going to show you how easy it is to make your own flowers!

Grab some paper scraps, flower dies (I used Lori Whitlock Thinlits from Sizzix) and your favorite Helmar Adesive. I used 450 Quick Dry and ScrapDots. Let's get started!

 

Begin by cutting out each of the different shapes and sizes until you have enough for your project. You can always make extra to have on hand!

Now comes the fun part! Create flowers by stacking the different pieces. You can mix and match shapes as well as colors. The centers can be a button, a bead or gem.

I used Scrapdots to stack the flowers. This gave them a bit of dimension between the layers.  

Using a small brush I curled under the ends of each petal. I also pulled up the inside pieces. 

And here is the card I made

 

 This is so easy and fun! I will be doing this again. I hope you are inspired to create your own flowers too!

 

 

 

 

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