I found this amazing frame at Hobby Lobby on sale and thought I would add some personal touches. This project was quick, easy and probably only took me about 10 minutes to complete. I liked the frame as is, but the wire backing can come off if you wanted to spray paint it. Here's my finished project!
Grab your Helmar 450 and try it!
Thanks for looking! Would love to see if you try this!
~Amy
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Cathy Derouche
Hi, my name is Catherine, and I live in the great state of Maine, nestled in the beautiful western foothills. I am a married woman of 35 years to a wonderful husband with four grown sons and 6 wonderful grandchildren. I am a paper crafter and have been for 5 short years, although I have been a crafter most of my life. I love trying everything crafty at least once. I have crocheted, knitted, crafted with felt, wood, scrap pages, painting, embroidery and many, many more crafts. I think of all the creating I have done over the years, paper crafting is my favorite. I have made mini albums, tags, gift bags, boxes, cards, scrap pages, paper piecings, tear bear piecings, and shadow box frames. My husband has primary progressive M.S. and is wheelchair bound and needs care at home so I am retired to care for him and in my down time when I am not babysitting grandchildren crafting is my number one thing to do to relax.
Blog: http://cathyplus5.blogspot.com
Donna Lueders
Hello, my name is Donna Lueders. I am married to a wonderful man, have 3 beautiful (grown and on thier own) children and also 3 grandchildren. I love to craft. I started with cross stitch and went to making cards, from there I have ventured out into mixed media, watercolors, drawing and many other crafty things. I work full time but still find time to do the things I love which is crafting. I feel so lucky to be one of the chosen people to be on the Helmar Design Team. When I am off work and not doing anything, I often watch my grandchildren whom I have gotten into LOVING art and making things they always want to "craft" when they are at grandmas house (smile). I am also a designer for a paper making company and I love making things from not only the paper but the pulp also.
Blog: http://damseldesignsbydonna.blogspot.com/
Heather McClelland
Hi! My name is Heather McClelland. I am a mother, wife, crafter, artist. I have two little boys, Jack and Ben who are 5 and 2. They keep me pretty busy most of the time. I also have the most wonderful husband ever, named Matt. He is the one who allows me to pursue my passions. He encourages and supports me while I accomplish my artistic goals. We live in a town called Paradise, California. It's a small town in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Since I was a child, I have always been artistically inclined, but it wasn't till I got pregnant with my first son and made him some paintings for his room that I made arts and crafts part of my everyday life. Since then, I've done many different types of crafts, from quilting and card making, to embellishing both furniture and art journals. About four or five months ago I was ready for a new challenge and decided to start a blog so that I could not only show my work, but hopefully teach my styles and techniques to others. After joining the online world of crafting, I realized there were more opportunities for crafters like myself. And so I jumped at the chance of being part of this wonderful design team here at Helmar. I look forward to contributing to the team and to the readers my style of artistic craftiness.
Blog: http://www.myartjam.com/
Jean Marmo
HI! My name is Jean and I live just outside of Grand Rapids, MI. I have a twin sister and for the majority of our lives, I was the math and science one. I stayed far away from anything that involved art or being creative. Once I had children, I started scrapbooking. This was back in the days of colored cardstock and deco scissors. Two things last year brought me to where I am today. I unexpectedly lost my job and my second child was married. With both children grown and out of the house, there was only so much I could scrap. And yet, I had a room full of paper, stamps, ribbons etc. Last year I took an art class and am now using those supplies along with paints and pastes to create mixed media canvases, mini albums, and frames. Most days you will find me experimenting and learning and I look forward to having you join me on this journey. I am excited to be showcasing Helmar products!
Blog: http://pagesintime.blogspot.com.au/
Jennifer Vanderbeek
Hi, my name is Jennifer. I am a multi-passionate blogger and artist who believes in the power of creativity, cocktails, (parenthetical references) and having a good laugh (generally at my own expense). A creative dilettante (in the best possible sense of the word) and diy-er for life. I flit between 2-D, mixed media, and fiber arts, cycling through as needed to keep the inspiration fresh, the ideas clicking along and avoid the dreaded creative block! Most of all, I enjoy learning about new-to-me techniques, art-related or not and applying them in new ways. I create from my home studio, aka The Abyss, now in its 4th location in the back parlor of a Victorian home.
Blog: http://www.scrapsoflife.com
Lydia Gibson
I’m Lydia Gibson, a 14 year old creative teenager who has a huge passion in documenting her every day. I live with my mum, dad and younger sister in a small country town in south-east Queensland, Australia. I was first introduced to the scrapbooking industry at a young age from my scrapbooking mum, starting with stamping and that’s how I got to what I love to do today. I currently love to document my everyday through my love of photography with Project Life, Traditional 12x12 layouts, Mixed Media and lots more. You can find me on these social media platforms: Periscope - @LydiaGi1010, Instagram - @lyd_gibson and Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lydiascrftyroom
Blog – http://lydiascr.blogspot.com.au/
Martha Lucia Gomez
Martha Lucia Gomez. I was born in Colombia, but I live in Miami, USA. My first language is Spanish, which is why my blog is written in Spanish; but don’t worry, I have a translate button. I studied Social Communications and Journalism, but I've loved crafts forever. I used to work with metal jewelry, but one day I discovered stamps, ink and paper, and now it is my passion. I've realized that working with paper crafts is the best therapy. I live with my husband and our two daughters. I divide my time between my family, my work in a Public Relations Company and my passions: my blog and crafting on various design teams. I love to create cards, 3D's and alter different projects because I love to learn new techniques. I look forward to working on this Design Team and sharing my passion with all of you.
Blog: www.stampartpapel.com
Shannon Green
I'm Shannon Green and I live in the Houston area with my husband Jayson and our grown daughter Taylor. I am a maker of stuff, a thinker upper of creative ideas, a slayer of inner critics, and an encourager of the meek. I've been making stuff on an almost daily basis for the past 25 years. The kind of stuff I make just depends on my mood and whatever fun materials I have on hand. I love to upcycle, repurpose, reuse, and scavenge for unusual objects and supplies to use in creative ways. I find joy and humor in the mundane experiences of everyday life. My goal in life is to answer the burning question that pervades every thought in my mind: "I wonder what would happen if..."
Blog: http://shannongreen.blogspot.com/
Veronica Johnson
Hi, my name is Veronica alias “Kitsnbitscraps”. I have been doing crafts since I can remember, my mom taught my sisters and I to knit, sew, cross stitch, embroidery and I was always coloring and sketching. I was raised in Southern California in a little town by the beach called Hermosa – then I was transferred to South Florida. I was introduced to scrapbooking by my new co-workers in Florida and that was 12 years ago. I have kept busy by teaching scrap book and stamping classes at scrapbook stores and conventions and love every minute of it. From the first time I walked into a scrapbook store I was hooked! I am definitely addicted to paper. I have a passion for creating and sharing my love of crafting, whether it’s cards, layouts, albums, altered and mixed media; I love doing it all. I also enjoy bringing new tidbits and techniques to inspire as many crafters as I can through color. If I had to name my style I would say “Shabby Whimsy” because I always start projects with lots of color then depending on my mood I will shabby it down with browns, texture and layers.
Blog: http://www.kitsnbits.blogspot.com
Vicki-Ann White
Hi, my name is Vicki-Ann or as most people know me Sandy Beach. I live in a small town in country Victoria, Australia. I am a mixed media artist featuring collage as my main medium. I love infusing bright colours as well as Zendangles into my whimsical pieces. When my hands are covered in glue, paint or ink I am at my happiest. I like to incorporate sewing into my art as I received my first sewing machine at 16 and it’s still the one I use today. You can find me over at instagram @sandybeachart.
Blog: http://lonelycards.blogspot.com.au/
Guest Designer:
Amy Teets
Hi! My name is Amy, I started scrapbooking in 2001 after the birth of my first born and became quickly hooked. Right now you can find me near Denver with two boys, a Marine, a cat named Pablo and two dogs! From there my passion went to hybrid and digital scrapbooking and designing. I think my style varies from one medium to the next but I try and find balance in every project that I create ;) I've had many ventures from designing products for Dream Street Papers, Pink Paislee, [email protected], PageFrames, Coolihah App, TapNScrap App and Magistical Memories to being on digital/hybrid and paper design teams.
Blog: http://amyteetsdesigns.blogspot.com.au/
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I recently came across these cute wooden buttons in the dollar spot at target. They're the perfect size for layouts or cards and easy to alter! I ordered some swatch samples from spoonflower and thought these swatches would be perfect to cover the buttons to create my own embellishments! All you need for this project is Helmar's 450 adhesive and zap dots if you want!
Now you're able to use your newly designed buttons on a layout, card, or cute photo holder like this one!
I hope you take some time to design your own embellishments! We would love to see what embellies you've designed and used!
~Amy
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Helmar is a recognized leader and manufacturer of adhesives, aerosols and liquid products in a wide variety industries.We are looking for new additional Creative Team members to help showcase & promote our amazing products.
If you’d like to become a member of one of the most talented and easy going Creative teams out there, whilst showcasing Helmar products and your talent to the world & deep into cyberspace.
Then this call out is for you!
We are looking for dedicated Creative Team members who can work in a team environment with our various creative needs, deadlines & requirements.
Member positions on the Helmar Creative Team are for a 6 month period beginning April 1st, 2016.
As a member of the Helmar Creative Team you will…
Receive a generous amount of Helmar products. Make friendships for life or not, that’s up to you. Fingers crossed, you will quite possibly receive a selection of products from our generous Preferred Partners throughout your term to create with (subject to availability).
So what does it take to be a part of the Helmar Creative Team?
Here are your responsibilities:
1-2 projects per month consisting of posts on the Helmar blog, shared on your personal blog and Facebook page, along with the Helmar Facebook page, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter.
If you would like join the Helmar Creative Team, please see the requirements below and email to [email protected]
(1) Name, address, phone number (best number to contact you on if needed) and email address.
(2) Short biography (tell us a little about yourself and why you would like to join our Creative Team).
(3) Links to your online galleries, blogs, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter pages.
(4) A List other design teams you are now on or have previously been on.
(5) Two examples that will best showcase your work.
Please ensure file sizes are not overly large or small, nothing over 1mb. Examples could be your Papercrafts, altered art, mixed media, craft projects, kid’s projects, home décor, DIY, quilting & sewing, etc. using Helmar or similar products.)
Make sure to list any special techniques you’ve used using adhesives.
Time is ticking
Please submit your application to [email protected] by Friday 11th March 2016.
No late submissions will be accepted.
The new Helmar Creative Team will be announced by the 25th of March, 2016
** At this time we are only accepting applications from Australia and United States.
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I like to try and make my older photos the main focus of my layouts. I decided to try to use a stencil and Helmar Decoupage & Craft Paste to add texture to my plain white cardstock.
I let this dry over night before doing anything to it.
I also used Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to glue my bits down and Helmar Zapdots as well to give it dimension!
I also sprayed Tattered Angels after everything dried to add some color to the white cardstock.
If you try this I would love to see what you do!
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Happy pre-fall to everyone! Today I'm here sharing my last creative post for the Helmar Design Team. It has been far beyond a pleasure designing for this company, however, due to personal issues I need to step down from designing for a while. I will continue to share my work on social media sites so please always look for the Helmar hashtag for more creative designs.
To begin today's tag design, I first covered my tag and wood embellishments with gesso. Being careful to lightly cover the tag with a thin layer that way the design of the tag still shows.
Next begin to create your layers using various pattern papers, paint, stamping then molding paste using stencils.
Now on to the dimensional layers. For this tag it's all about Zapdots. I used Helmar 1/4" Zapdots White Square and 1/2" Zapdots White Square to create dimension. Position your Zapdots behind each of your embellishments and even behind florals to create the desired height.
Here's the end result of my chunky gratitude tag.
Upclose of the layers created using Helmar Zapdots.
I hope you have been inspired to create using Helmar Zapdots to add dimension to your creations. I absolutely love adding layers to my work.
Have a wonderful day!
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I know this may seem a bit odd, but I absolutely love creating Christmas cards starting in July. This is a great time to get a head start on your holiday cards and even getting them addressed and ready for postage.
Today I'm going to show you one of the cards I created for Christmas using Helmar Adhesives.
The Helmar products I used for this project are: Premium Craft Glue and Zapdots White Round 1/2".
Beginning with my first layer, I start by applying mediums such as molding paste using a stencil, inks, mist and stamping. Although I'm using pattern paper, I really like adding more contrast and dimension to my projects.
Next I'll adhere the top layer to the card base and continue to build my layers.
After adhering a layer of mixed patterned papers, my next layer is stacked with dimension by using Zapdots.
I also use Helmar Craft Glue to adhere lace, which gives me ample time for placement adjusting.
Now for a tip: Because this mini frame will be placed in a spot between a flat surface and one that has dimension, I used both adhesives to achieve proper placement. I don't let any of my Zapdot pad go to waste...I cut a narrow portion of the Zapdot pad and adhere it to one side of the mini frame. On the opposite side of the mini frame I used Craft glue.
I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial and have been inspired to begin on your holiday greetings.
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Hello everyone, Kisha here today with a layout to share. Most that know me know how I love layers and layers of goodness on my projects. Today I'll show you how I use two adhesives to accomplish height and layers.
To begin my basic layers I used Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.
For all layers including embellishments, I always add adhesive about 1/4" away from the surface edge. This allows me to tuck more layers or embellishments under previous layers if desired.
I continue to add layers but with a bit of height by using Zapdots White Square 1/2". I apply the Zapdots in the same manner as the liquid adhesive. Continue to follow this process of adding embellishments and layers to your project and this will be your final result:
Thanks for stopping by
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Summer is fast approaching! Road trips, summer vacation and pool parties. I always struggle with what to do with a lot of photos from one outing. When we first moved to Colorado, we headed to Estes. I thought a mini book would be a perfect way to put all the photos together!
Helmar 450 Quick Dry and Helmar Zapdots were used to create this project.
Thanks for looking!
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Tracey Sabella
Hello, I’m Tracey and reside in northeast Ohio with my amazing husband, Gary. Our family and faith have always been an important part of our lives. We have been blessed with four wonderful children, and with two weddings in recent years, our family is growing. I'm a shabby chic mixed media artist and enjoy the creative outlet of paper crafting. I've been creating and crafting for as long as I can remember and use many of those skills on my projects. I adore learning new techniques along the way and enjoy sharing my projects along with tips and techniques on my blog.I also design for Donna Salazar Designs, Leaky Shed Studio, and am a Scraps of Elegance Educator. I’m a huge fan of Helmar products and am so excited and honored to be a part of the Helmar team!
Blog: http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/
Sandee Setliff
Hi, I’m Sandee and since childhood, I have been happiest when I have paint and glue on my hands! Playing with new products and getting messy is time well spent in my book. I create a variety of mix media signs, cards, and altered art, and my creative style ranges from cute and fun to clean and simple which I sell in a local gallery called the Art MoB. My latest passion is art journaling, lettering, typography and collecting quotes. My grandest achievement so far, has been my being commissioned to paint a huge fiber glass bear which was auctioned off for charity in the end of the 2014 summer for $4,000.00. I am painting another Bear Footin' Bear to be auctioned off in August 2015. When I am not painting or making paper in my art studio, I am photographing wildlife and hiking through our lovely North Carolina mountains. I am 56 years old, single and deliriously happy checking off my bucket list as I go along in life.
Blog: http://inthehillsofnorthcarolina.blogspot.com.au/
Vicki-Ann White
Hi, my name is Vicki-Ann or as most people know me Sandy Beach. I live in a small town in country Victoria, Australia. I am a mixed media artist featuring collage as my main medium. I love infusing bright colours as well as Zendangles into my whimsical pieces. When my hands are covered in glue, paint or ink I am at my happiest. I like to incorporate sewing into my art as I received my first sewing machine at 16 and it’s still the one I use today. You can find me over at instagram @sandybeachart.
Blog: http://lonelycards.blogspot.com.au/
Sharon Estes
Hello my name is Sharon, I live in the Midwest state of Missouri. I am a great-grandmother of three, and I have a great husband we have been together for 50 yrs. My life has been related to the art and craft business in some way or another, I majored in art in high school and some in college and being a mother of three boys. I was the craft leader in an organization they belonged to and a Vacation Bible School craft Leader for many years. This pattern continued with my three grand kids. I have been a craft store owner and Painting teacher, Home-school art teacher and I took a break for about 5 years. About 18 months ago I found Facebook, some great people and started with mixed media, journaling, stamping and I fell in love with the layered look of the steam punk/grunge and Victorian fluff/altered books and boxes. I have been my own designer all my life, I knew what I liked and that is what I did. I am basically self-taught and have always dreamed of being a designer. Thanks to some great friends I took the plunge and I am now a Helmar Design Team Member.
Blog: http://grannyskornerstudio.blogspot.com
Nicole Stark
Hello, my name is Nicole. I live in northern UT with my husband Brandon and our two boys Wesley (11) and Thomas (2). Yep, you read that right my boys are nine years apart in age. It has its challenges at times, but it's so much fun to have another little person running around here. I work part time in the mornings as a cake decorator and the rest of the day I'm the regular SAHM. I found scrapbooking when my oldest son was about 7 months old and have been addicted since. I never ever imagined I would be a scrapbooker, but here I am combining my love of color, design, photos, and memories into one love. I've been doing design work in the scrapbook industry for about nine years. I've worked for several scrapbook manufacturers, monthly kit clubs and have been published in quite a few major scrapbook magazines.
Blog: http://nstark.typepad.com/our_comings_and_goings_/
Hi! My name is Kathleen and I hale from the great state of TEXAS! I live just outside of the Dallas with my hubby of over 20 years and our two Boston terrier babies. My three children (loves of my life) are all grown up and flown the nest. My oldest child, Brendan, and his wife finally graced me with a grandson! I started scrap booking over 12 years ago and fell totally in love. My style has change through the years. I love to explore new mediums and techniques. I love to play with paints, stenciling, and fussy cutting. My hobbies aside from scrap booking are photography, gardening and traveling.
Blog: http://kathsdesigns.blogspot.com
Jennifer Vanderbeek
Hi, my name is Jennifer. I am a multi-passionate blogger and artist who believes in the power of creativity, cocktails, (parenthetical references) and having a good laugh (generally at my own expense). A creative dilettante (in the best possible sense of the word) and diy-er for life. I flit between 2-D, mixed media, and fiber arts, cycling through as needed to keep the inspiration fresh, the ideas clicking along and avoid the dreaded creative block! Most of all, I enjoy learning about new-to-me techniques, art-related or not and applying them in new ways. I create from my home studio, aka The Abyss, now in its 4th location in the back parlor of a Victorian home.
Blog: http://www.scrapsoflife.com
Steph Ackerman
Hi! My name is Steph and I live in New York with my husband, our son, and one very photogenic pup. I have been creating in some form for as long as I can remember. I love the creative process, am very versatile and love to create an assortment of projects from canvas wall hangings, to tags and cards to mixed media projects and more. My day just isn't complete if I haven’t spent some time in my craft room. I have a dedicated studio where I play and create. I also teach a wide variety of classes in my studio and my local craft stores and I encourage my students to play with their products and tools. I believe that only by playing can you unlock your potential and the potential of the products you are working with. You have no idea what you can create if you don’t take time to play and explore. I am a CHA Designer Member, have the pleasure of being on a number of design teams and have had my work published in a number of magazines. I am thrilled to be a part of the Helmar Design Team.
Blog: http://www.stephaniescraps.blogspot.com
Martice Smith II
Hi! My name is Martice and I’m a mixed-media collage artist, designer, and instructor.My traditional and digital illustrations are infused with a vibrant mix of fashion, graffiti and soulful affirmations.My highly-detailed art is instantly recognizable. As a woman of faith, I lead a heart-based business as creative director of Martice Smith II - Illustration & Design Studio and owner of Uneek Art Boutique.Where I offer online art workshops so that I can empower artists to live the life they envision for themselves, without compromising their unique sense of style. It's no secret that I’m kind of obsessed with turtles and pandas! My inviting spirit transcends and encourages wild and creative play!
Blog: http://www.uneekart.blospot.com
Veronica Johnson
Hi, my name is Veronica alias “Kitsnbitscraps”. I have been doing crafts since I can remember, my mom taught my sisters and I to knit, sew, cross stitch, embroidery and I was always coloring and sketching. I was raised in Southern California in a little town by the beach called Hermosa – then I was transferred to South Florida. I was introduced to scrapbooking by my new co-workers in Florida and that was 12 years ago. I have kept busy by teaching scrap book and stamping classes at scrapbook stores and conventions and love every minute of it. From the first time I walked into a scrapbook store I was hooked! I am definitely addicted to paper. I have a passion for creating and sharing my love of crafting, whether it’s cards, layouts, albums, altered and mixed media; I love doing it all. I also enjoy bringing new tidbits and techniques to inspire as many crafters as I can through color. If I had to name my style I would say “Shabby Whimsy” because I always start projects with lots of color then depending on my mood I will shabby it down with browns, texture and layers.
Blog: http://www.kitsnbits.blogspot.com
Tamiko McCurry
Hi I am Tamiko, single mom, one beautiful daughter. I am paper crafter first and foremost! I believe all things are possible with paper and good scissors. Add quality adhesive and things to write, draw and/or color with and BOOYAH... We are having ourselves nothing but pure JOY and EXCITEMENT and EVERYDAY can be a HOLIDAY! (ha-ha). I do a little bit of everything (smile), although my concentration as of lately has been towards, mixed media, art journaling. I am a practicing social media junky.. if there is an app. out there.. I've heard of it.. possibly used it or have had an account for it. I believe #sharingiscaring and some folks get the best learning experiences from some of the things. One can easily become an educated consumer with few inquisitive search clicks from pinterest, facebook, twitter, instagram, tumblr and bloglovin.
Blog: http://mikosspot.blogspot.com/
Helmar Guest Designers
Kisha Walton
Hello, my name is Kisha Walton and I'm beyond excited to become a part of the Helmar DT family. I'm married to the most loving and supportive husband ever, and the mother of two wonderful young men. I work as a Social Insurance Specialist by day and a crafter by night. I dabble in a few different crafts, however scrapbooking has been my heart since 1999 when I first began. I love to create using various textures, mediums, inks and adding lots of layers to my projects. My favourite things to create are cards, layouts, mini albums and altering items.
Blog: http://www.kisewfab.blogspot.com.au/
Amy Teets
Hi! My name is Amy, I started scrapbooking in 2001 after the birth of my first born and became quickly hooked. Right now you can find me near Denver with two boys, a Marine, a cat named Pablo and two dogs! From there my passion went to hybrid and digital scrapbooking and designing. I think my style varies from one medium to the next but I try and find balance in every project that I create ;) I've had many ventures from designing products for Dream Street Papers, Pink Paislee, [email protected], PageFrames, Coolihah App, TapNScrap App and Magistical Memories to being on digital/hybrid and paper design teams.
Blog: http://amyteetsdesigns.blogspot.com.au/
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