Helmar Creative Team

No sew sewing panel

Hello again my crafting friends

Today I have created a very bright and funky butterfly appliqués panel.

I have used a quilt die to cut out the butterfly bodies from some coordinating batik dyed materials.

I used my Big Kicks machine for the die cutting...

...to create the background I sprayed it with some bright Dylusion Sprays and then layer a large stencil over the top and blotted off.

To assemble the butterflies I first glued the wings to the bodies using the Fabric glue, what an awesome glue, works fast and securely adheres the fabrics together.

No Sew Sewing!

After the sprayed background was dry I was ready to add my butterflies to the panel.

I have gone around the edges of the butterflies with a black enamel paint just to help define the butterflies from the background

Finished off with 2 strips of ribbon around the edge and some pretty pink flowers with black centres.

And that is my No Sew Sewing Panel!

Darcelle Altered Wooden Box

Hello Helmar crafty friends!!! This month I'm back with a super adorable project that I created a newly released paper collection from Prima Marketing called Darcelle.  It's stunning and was part of a scrapbook kit I purchased from Tres Jolie Kits! I decided to alter a wooden box.  This post won't have a detailed tutorial as I didn't take down measurements while creating this but I did take photos of my process so I hope you all will enjoy it! 

                               

In this project I was inspired by Frank Garcia a designer for Prima Marketing. He did a similar design for a mini album parcel that I subscribe to. I just added all of the flowers and other small elements.  I took the wooden box that came with this kit, note these weren't the papers for that parcel. I painted the wooden box first, just around the edges because I wanted a little bit of the box to pop out. 

 


I trimmed and cut the papers that I wanted to use for the outside of the box and adhered them using Helmar Premium Craft Glue  . After adhering all of the papers to the box. I used some faux leather strips to make the "luggage" straps on the box,  I adhered them using Helmar Fabric Glue.  After this I began embellishing my box adding a variety of things for example, the wooden pieces on both sides of the box,  I used some packaging from the Prima Marketing flowers that I was gonna use on top of the box, I used some metal hardware from Prima as my focal point. 

   

           

 I really enjoyed altering this box. I made some 3x3 cards with envelopes , tags that I had in my stash, I added some papers from the collection to them, they came with some twine so I added that to the box, I also altered a small hardcover notepad. I couldn't find a smaller notepad at the time and of course after I altered this one I came across smaller ones that I had in my hoard. No worries this one came out nice. This can be used as an address book or just a journal. 

 

 

    

   

 For some of the embellishing in front of the box, the kit that I received from Tres Jolie came with some chipboard pieces from Creative Embellishments, I decided to alter them using some Lindys Stamp gang Magical's on the flower as well as some of their Glimmer Mist Spray for the leaves.  I then arranged my  Prima Marketing flowers on it, finished it of adding some glass beads from Frank Garcia's collection.  Lastly added the " This Beautiful Life" sentiment on the metal hardware . I forgot to add that I had inked all of the paper edges on the box, cards, & some embellishments with the Prima Chalk ink that came in the kit as well. 

 I do hope that you were inspired to create something like this!! These sorts of projects make great gifts for the holidays, birthdays, keepsakes, etc. I do hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family as I will do with mine, although my daughter and her family will be spending it with her other family but my sons will be here and I'm not too upset cuz I get to have her for Christmas . Talk to you all soon ~Hugs~ Jeanne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                

A Rainbow of Magic

Hi everyone,

Today I am sharing with you a shaker card I made using products from Helmar Adhesive.

I used a stamp set from Stamping Bella called Unicorn Sentiments, I stamped the image out using a Lawn Fawn acrylic block onto X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black.

I then coloured the image using Copic Markers, I will have those listed below.

Once I had the image coloured I began putting the card together.

I used Helmar Quick Dry and also the Acid Free to adhere all my pieces.

I started by making my rainbow, I used a whole lot of scraps from my leftovers bucket to cut all the strips then used the Quick Dry adhesive to adhere them all together, I did this on my glass media mat so I didn't make a mess.

I then added some puffy clouds to the ends of the rainbow and glued my unicorn the left side on top of one of the clouds. I also cut a sun and added that behind the rainbow on the right.

I used some clouds patterned paper from Pebbles to create my shaker laker, I ran a Lawn Fawn stitched circle die to cut out the centre and create my window. I didn't have any clear vellum left so i used some leftover acetate from packaging and ran that through with the same dies but the next size up and adhered that to the back of my clouds piece using the quick dry adhesive.

I added some foam tape to the back of the acetate and used star sequins from Beebee Craft for my shaker element.

I stamped out a sentiment from Studio Katia Birthday Greetings onto some vellum using Ink on 3 Blackout ink and carefully used my heat gun to make sure it was completely dry, I added some bling to the ends so I could hide some of the quick dry adhesive.

I cut a number 2 from Paper Rose Studio Jumbo Numbers using some pink card stock from my stash and added that to the sun in the top right corner..

 

Finally I adhered everything to a couture creations card base and my card was complete.

I hope you have enjoyed my post today, if you have any questions feel free to send me a message or contact me via facebook (all links can be found below).

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Quick and easy My Hero Academia Cosplay repairs and make.

Hi Helmar fans, Raelene with you today.

November is one of our biggest Birthday months in this family, so I try to get ahead on Christmas stuff but the Birthday stuff takes over.

Among the birthdays in November is Mr E and this year he is turning the big 13. I wanted to do something fun as a suprise for him and I thought why not wake him up in a simple cosplay of his favourite female teacher from My Hero Academia. It had to be simple as my plan was to create this without his knowledge so I could wake him on his Birthday as Ms Joke so I decided to just make a basic version of the shorts, team them with a black tank and a wig and I would be good to go. I just wouldn't be able to make the gloves and belt with the time I had and in hiding as all the cosplay making supplies are in the room he uses daily for Distance Education. My plan had a spanner thrown in the works when Mr C read out loud with E sitting within earshot a Facebook status I had made about it just before his Birthday, E isn't on Facebook, so I thought I was safe to post, how silly of me.

Now onto my Ms Joke Shorts

I bought these green men's swimming shorts from Big W after having no luck finding any shorts at any of my local op-shop.

I set myself up on a folding table in the lounge with these, scissors, wide orange ribbon (2 rolls), Helmar Fabric Glue and Helmar Fray Stoppa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I cut the ribbon into lengths a little longer than the shorts adhered them down to the shorts with Helmar Fabric Glue, trimmed and then sealed the ends of the ribbon with Helmar Fray Stoppa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super simple and quick to make and they look great for what I need them for.

I ordered E a My Hero Academia Sports Uniform online so he could cosplay his favourite student, unfortunately the white fabric was fraying and some stitching was super close to the edge so while I had my supplies out I decided to use the Helmar Fray Stoppa to ensure it wouldn't get worse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First, I trimmed off the threads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then I ran Helmar Fray Stoppa along the edges, I was a bit wobbly with my application but it isn't noticeable once dry and he is wearing it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think we look pretty great for a couple of quick throw together budget cosplays.  :)

Be GRATEFUL Tag with Tamiko

Hey Hey good people, Tamiko here!!  Can you believe this decade is almost over? We have less then 45 days of this decade, then we are on to 2020! I said 2020!  I am so grateful for the projects I have been able to make and share my process with you guys!  Today isn't any different!  I need to make a tag for a partner I am swapping with. I chose to do this swap for 2 reasons: 1) This is November perfect month to start a gratitude practice of any kind. 2) After 21 days of anything you can create a habit and you can carry this new practice  into the new year!  Starting out the new year THANKFUL for all you have currently, only allows you to appreciate everything to come with eyes wide open!  Let me show you the tag I made for my partner!  Check it out!

 

Supplies needed:

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Glue

Pre-cut Tags or Cardstock to cut tags

Scissors

Fabric Scraps

Faux Flower and leaf (or you can make one :) )

Ribbon

Glass bubble

Cardstock images (butterfly and face)

I took 2 pre-cut tags and adhered the backs together with Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Glue.  I folded one of the tags in half to create an easel type stand.  This way the tag will be able to stand upright on it own.

I then threaded my favorite seasonal wired ribbon through the hole making sure that I thread it in a way that my bow is on the right side of the tag!!  Doing it wrong can be frustrating, (smile) so pay attention the first time!! (haha)  I then used the marvelous Helmar 450 Quick Dry Glue to adhere my faux sunflower and leaf to the page.  I didn't switch glues because this particular one allows various texture and textiles to adhere without there being a flat surface. The TACK is super long lasting!  I do apologize for not taking picture of me sticking down the flower.  I love sunflowers.  I think I was just captivated in all that golden loveliness (haha). When I stick the leaf down I used the clip for a few moments, it wasn't necessary but I am always multitasking, so I needed my hands!!

 

I added some small basic details.  I was determined to use some of these glass bubbles/pebbles. So I took some crdstock and searched for images (faces) to create some cute butterflies. I didn't have to use this glue for the next part, but I was on a row for showing you guys the versatility of things that could be held together but using Helmar 450 Quick Dry. (smile)  I placed the glue on the image and placed the glass pebble on top.  I fussycut the excess paper, flipped it over and added colorful butterfly wings.  Isn't she cute? 

 

Aww man, I just noticed that I accidently deleted my step pics showing how I made the decorative and whimsical leaf and sentiment! I took some green burlap and edged it with a brown loopy trim. Reminds me of leaves I've drawn and painted in the past. I also pieced some fabric together and added a sentiment with my pen!  Its always awesome to use your own handwriting when you can.  I'll just get a few close ups and insert them below!

Gratitude Junk Journal

Hello Helmar Fans today I am sharing with you a Gratitude Junk Journal that I have created.

I have used a Tim Holtz Folio Compendium to create my journal and used my favourite Helmar glue Helmar Super Tac and Helmar Crystal Cote Matte Vanish.

As you see the journal is painted stamped and stenciled I have used Helmar Crystal Cote Matte Vanish to coat the painted surfaces to protect it from wear and tear.

Within my journal I have used Helmar Super Tac to adhere all papers and fabrics within the journal.

All the material and papers have the Super Tac used it holds so well.

I hope you have enjoyed my junk journal share.

Happy creating Kim Kendell 




     

"Kindness" Mixed Media Canvas

Hi Everyone! I'm back to share my  mixed media canvas. This month's theme for my project is "kindness" even just a little kindness, can brighten up someone's day!

 

Supplies you need:

A blank canvas, any size you like. ( I used a 9x12 inch canvas for my project)

Finnibair Art Basics -Gesso

Brush 

Santoro "Gorjuss" 12x12 paper pack

Spectrum Noir Metallic Wax- Inca Gold

Prima Marketing Resin frame

Finnibair Art Ingredients -Melange Art Pebbles

Finnibair Art Alcemy Paints- Metallique Vintage Rose and Light Patina

Craft Factory "Stillwater" paper collection

Metal Corner Die or any Die you have on hand

Prima  Marketing Flowers ( #634643)

Glitteriffic in Gold

Stickles glitter -Diamond

Spread one light coat of Gesso over your canvas. Let dry throughly or you can dry it using your heat tool for faster dry time.

Choose your background paper and cut it down to size, leaving about 1/4 inch of canvas around the edge . For the 9x12 inch canvas, I cut my paper to 8x11 inches. Then used Helmar Acid Free glue to glue my paper to my canvas. 

Next I choose a few papers from the 6x6 Stillwater paper pad, and fuzzy cut out some flowers and tore a few other pieces of paper to decorate the corners of my canvas. I diecut one of the corner pieces. Glue your pieces onto the corners of your canvas.

To add dimension to my diecut corner piece I used Helmar Scrap Dots 3D glue.

Next take your resin frame and rub a small amount of the metallic wax over the raised edge of the frame.

Take 5 different sized Melange Art Pebbles, and paint the backs using both colors of acrylic paints. Let dry throughly.

Next take your chipboard letters and arrange them diagonally across your canvas. I used Helmar Tacky glue to attach them to my canvas. 

For the pebbles, I glued them down using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.  I scattered them in different areas on my canvas.

Next choose whatever diecuts and embellishments you like and arrange them onto your canvas. I didn't glue them down until I was sure of my placement. I love using Helmar 3D scrapdots to add lift and dimension to my diecuts and embellishments.

The last step I did was add a little Glitteriffic to my flower petals. 

I hope you liked this project and will try to make one for yourself or as a gift.

Happy Crafting! I look forward to creating another project for you very soon. Thank you!

Dana

Puzzles

Wow November is here an Thanksgivings on its way.  I am really puzzled about dinner, decorations and more!

I am Sharon Estes, aka Art Grandma, I am a Helmar designer for the next six months, and I have a theme for my blog puzzle.    I love to use Helmar Glue products in my grunge style designs.  This Canvas is a good example for using the Helmar Foam Glue, in my project I used the glue for many textures plies gluing together fun foam puzzle pieces. 

Instructions and items used.

• Canvas panel
• Foam Glue from Helmar
• Cardstock an fun foam
• Paint,and distressed ink pads
• Small trinkets

Cut puzzle pieces out of cardstock and fun foam glue cardstock to foam shape.

Paint puzzle pieces. Glue must dry overnight. If you have excess glue, use it in design for texture as you glue to your puzzle pieces an the small piece and gears.

Jeweled Christmas Tree and Ornament

Hello Helmar Fans! Debbie here today sharing some fun and fast Christmas decorations.  These are easy to make and turn out beautifully!

 The first project is a con shaped Christmas Tree covered in clear gems.  When the lights shine on this it sparkles like mad!

 

 

My second project is an ornament to hang on the tree!!  Super fun and easy to make!

Here is what you will need to get these projects created.  I purchased the first 5 products at my local craft store.  

A paper mache cone

A paper mache ornament

flat back gems in various sizes

Gold Acrylic paint

a paint brush

Helmar Premium Craft Glue

 

 

To start your projects, paint both with acrylic paint.  I chose gold for contrast but you can choose any color you like, same for the gems.

 

Once the paint is dry layout your gems on the ornament in the pattern you like the best.  When you like your pattern, adhere them with Helmar Premium Craft Glue.  It dries fast and your project will be very easy to work on.  While the first side of your ornament dries, start adhering the gems to your cone.

Start with the largest gems and start on the bottom. Go all the way around the cone and then come back and do the second row.  Keep doing this and as you get to the top use the smaller gems.  When the whole tree was covered I came back and adhered some of the smaller gems in the bigger spaces.

This tree was super fun and easy to make!  Hope you will give it a try!

Thanks for stopping by the Helmar Worldwide Blog today!

Jewelled junk

Hi guys

Another Creation using an up cycled twin frame with a middle hinge.

I used so many gems and jewels on this frame it just sparkles.

I will be using this on my Christmas side board display this Christmas.

First thing was to remove the glass inserts and paint the entire frame front and back with a shiny black paint/ stain.

Once dry it was time to add the gems and jewels so many pretties!

I have used Helmar Gemstone Glue!

I started sticking them on. 

Once completely dried, I used Inka Gold to buff over the sparkle which matched really well with the stickers I attached to the glass inserts

And this is how it finished...

 very happy!

How do you use your Helmar Gemstone Glue? 

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