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A,B,C and More

I have an 18 month old granddaughter who lives far away from Michigan in Phoenix. We maintain contact through daily facetiming and visits as often as we can, but I am always trying to think of ways to strengthen our bond.  Lauren recently got a playhouse which has a mail slot. I thought of the perfect way to stay in touch by mailing her Alphabet Postcards. 

I made the cards from Watercolor paper cut to a 4 x 6 size. I kept them simple by writing the Capital and small letters and adding a picture associated with that letter. I wanted to make sure these would make it through the post office and be protected in case they got wet. I seal each card with a coat of Crystal Kote Gloss Varnish. This spray which dries clear will protect them from dirt and moisture. 

Lauren enjoys receiving this mail from Grandma!

 

It is important to seal your projects and I highly recommend Helmar Crystal Kote Varnish!

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Thank you for visiting today and I look forward to sharing an other project with you next time. 

 

 
 

Christmas Decorations...

Hi all Vicki-Ann here today for Helmar and I am doing some Christmas Decorations.. Hey what? Well I am in a few swaps in the facebook groups I am in. We have people from all over the world. So to get them posted out and delivered in time for Christmas, we do them at the start of November.

What you will need.

• Helmar Fabric Glue
• Scissors
• Fabric
• Stuffing
• Buttons
• Lace
• Green embroidery thread and a needle
• White cotton and needle

I cut out a star shape, out of paper to make a pattern. Then I doubled over my fabric and popped a pin through my star paper pattern. Then I cut around the star shape with scissors. 

With the wrong side facing using the Helmar fabric glue. I went around the edges, leaving a bit not glued at the bottom. Then I grabbed the second star shaped fabric and pressed it on the top. Leave that to dry. 

I then did a tree shape. I cut 2 large triangles. I just free hand cut them the size I wanted. Then using the Helmar Fabric Glue I glued the wrong side up 2 of the longer sides.  Leaving the bottom open. Once it was all dry I grabbed my embroidery thread and needle and sewed the edges for decoration. I did a blanket stitch around the edges that were glued. I then stuffed my star and tree with stuffing. Be careful not to over do the stuffing.

Using more of the Helmar Fabric Glue I ran some along the bottom edges and then pressed it closed.

You may need to hold for a little bit or pop a clothes peg or something on it to keep it shut. I then finished off the edge with more of the blanket stitching.

Then for the front I used 3 red buttons for decorations. I sewed the buttons on the tree with some white cotton.

I did not like how the stitching showed on the back so I popped some lace and another red button on it to cover it with a dob of the Helmar Fabric Glue.

For the star I threaded some embroidery thread through the holes and made a bow. I then sewed that button on in the middle of the star. Using some more of the Helmar Fabric Glue I glued some lace under the button.

Well I had fun making these, they were a quick little project to do. I need to make about another 3 trees. Think they will be a nice little gift to have on hand for Christmas. Of course I will have to make some for my tree too. 

Tri Fold Card...

Hi Vicki-Ann here today and I am shocking you with bright colours and doodling today.

I love adding all the tiny marks and doodling on my art work. It is so much fun.

• Helmar Premium Craft Glue
• Watercolour paper
• Watercolours and brush
• Black and White card stock
• Black and white Signo pens for doodling
• Neocolour II 
• Book paper
• Scissors
• Blue paint pen
• Word stamp
• Black Archival ink

So I cut a piece of watercolour card stock to size 5 x 6 inches and then lightly sketched a design of some flowers on it, with pencil. Then using a pink and purple in watercolours. I did a wash for the background. Sprinkled water and mopped it up to give some texture. Using some Neocolour II.  I coloured some book paper with scribbles in yellow and orange. Then added water to smooth it all out. I then used this for my flowers by cutting them into oval and circle shapes.

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Using the Helmar Premium Craft Glue I positioned my flowers on the lines that I redrew with my black pen.  Adding some squiggles and circles around my flowers.  I used a blue paint pen and white signo pen and filled in some of the lines.

Then I cut my design into 3, 2 x 5 inch strips. So I had 3 panels. 

I backed each one with black card stock cut to 2 1/4 x 5 1/4 inch and using the Helmar Premium Craft glue I backed my watercolour panel on to the black cardstock. 

I cut a piece of white cardstock 71/2 x 5 1/4 inch scoring it every 2 1/2 inches along the 7 1/2 side.

Using the Helmar Preium Craft Glue I attached my watercolour paper design. 

Stamped my you rock word and backed it with black cardstock and glued that together with the Helmar Premium Craft glue.  

I really think my friend will enjoy my funky card and she does rock. 

Pirates Arrrr Pirates Page with Tamiko

Hey Hey Good PEOPLE, Tamiko here!!  I hope you all are doing well and are enjoying this autumn weather!!  As for me and my household, we are thoroughly enjoy the brisk days, wearing sweaters and going outside to watch the leaves change and fall.  I am also doing anything and everything I can NOT to eat Halloween candy before Halloween (laughs out loud)!! Which is why my daughter Brook and I decided I would create a fun pirate art journal page.  Check it out!!!

 

 Items used for this project

• Helmar Decoupage and Paste
• Helmar Super Tac Glue
• Vera Lane Studios Digital Images (Pirates)
• Dylusions Journal
• Glitter
• Deco Art Decoupage papers
• Napkins
• Cardstock
• Colored Pencils
• Water brush
• Scissors
• Dish (for glue and water)
• Brushes
• Water
• acrylic paints

 I began by taking the Decoupage Paste which comes rather thick and adding a wee bit of water and mixing it till I was the consistency of milk. I added water because the paste is naturally thick for heavier papers and I will be using napkins and very lightweight decoupage papers for this project. Here I made sure I separated the pattern page from the extra 2 ply layers of napkins before I layered it to the journal.

 

After I layered the napkin, I added a second layer of patterned paper and overlapped parts of the napkin.  While the papers were still we with decoupage paste, I sprinkle a little glitter!  Yayyyy Glitter, now we are cooking with gas!!   While the lower half of the page is drying, I applied a few layers of acrylics for our light blue green sky.  I didn't need to, but I let the page dry over night. 

 

 I then bought some digi images I have totally been loving from Vera Lanes Etsy Store!  I played with the sizing on my pc before I printed them on cardstock and colored them.  After fussy cutting them out, I had to add some glitter to my pirates and birds too!!  I used a smaller brush and applied someHelmar's Super Tac Glue to the images.  I shook some glittter on generously and dropped the access back in my container.   I immediately dropped my brushes in water with a little oil soap so I didnt ruin the brushes after using them in glue.  After they were dry enough for me, I used the Super Tac Glue to adhere the images to the background in the art journal. EE so cute!!!  I let that dry for a few hours, since I had to eat dinner anyhow.. ::smiles::

 

 I have been taking some online classes over at Skillshare.com learning how to try to make bouncy lettering with Teela Cunningham.  I will admit this is my first time using it and I messed up, but hey I will only do better once I practice, practice, practice, yanno??? The wording here reads Why are pirates called pirates?  They just Arrrrrrrr!! (get it?? Pirates and Arrrrr hahaha)  So cute!! Check out these final photos.. ::smile::

 

Don't forget to get EVERY kind of adhesives you could possibly need over at Helmar USA and see you again really soon!!!

Happy Halloween

I was cleaning out a basket of supplies and found a cute wood pumpkin sign that was just calling to be altered. I painted it orange, then gathered my supplies including paper, flower trim, tags, etc. My Helmar 450 was the perfect adhesive for this project because it dries quickly and clearly. 

 

 

I adhered the paper to top border and added the orange trim. 

 

I proceeded to build my cluster using the Helmar 450.

 

 

And here is a picture of the finished project

 

 

I am taking this to my mom at the Nursing home. It will be the perfect fall decoration for her door! 

 

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Melted crayon art

Hi everyone, Its Bridget back again.  Today I am going to share another great craft you can do with your children, and that is melted crayon art.  This is a craft we have been meaning to try for a long time, and now we have done one we are ready to try another.  Here is our first creation. A flower garden.

What you need:

Crayons

canvas

paper flowers

sequins

Helmar's Craft Glue

heat gun

First thing to do is to sort out the order you want your crayons on the canvas.  Then glue them on using Helmars Premium Craft Glue.  This is a great glue to use for this craft as I find the heat gun melts the crayons but doesn't melt the glue, so the crayons stay where they are meant to. As you can see I just did 2-3 lines across the canvas the stuck the crayons on.  No need to individually glue each crayon.

Let dry.

Now for the fun part. Time to melt these crayons! Be sure to protect your surface with newspaper because the melted crayon can make a mess. If it does get on a surface, just used your heat gun to melt it then wipe it up with a paper towel.

Once your happy with the crayon drips, let dry.  Then using Helmars premium craft glue, glue on some flowers  and sequins to create a flower garden.

Once again here is our finished creation.

We had alot of fun watching the crayons melt and this is on our school holiday craft project list.

Until next time, happy crafting.

 

Helmar Creative Team 2018 - 2019!

Bridget Blake

Hi, my name is Bridget Blake and I was born in Christchurch, New Zealand but after meeting my now husband I live in the beautiful city of Sydney, Australia. I have two beautiful girls who feature in the majority of my scrapbooking pages. I took a long break from scrapbooking when my second child was born but now I am back and I cant seem to stop and I love to learn and try new techniques and ideas. I feel very privileged to be chosen to be part of the Helmar Creative Team and I am looking forward to sharing my passion with you.

Blog: http://backtoscrapping.blogspot.com.au/

 

Raelene Coussens

Hi I am Raelene from Fraser Coast Qld, I am a Mum of 4, Grandma of 1. I am a Carer and being a carer has taught me the importance of giving myself some time to craft and create. I mainly do Traditional Scrapbooking which I have been doing since June 2005 but I also enjoy Project Life, Card Making, Altered Projects and I have started keeping a simple journal in 2016. My main focus in scrapbooking is memory preservation but I love the creative outlet that scrapbooking and crafting gives me. I love to scrap in all styles from simple and quick to messy mixed media. I love Helmar glues and can’t wait to create projects for you with them.

Blog: http://dyspraxicorganisedscrapper.blogspot.com.au/ 

 

 

Suzanne Franin

I’ve been scrapbooking for around 17 years but have always loved crafting from a young age Mixed media is what I like to do the most, it’s a wonderful way to create and to express myself. I believe in sharing the knowledge you gain as well as encourage and give a student the time to be creative on their own.

Blog: http://whatawonderfulworlfofcrafting.blogspot.com.au/?m=1 

 

Lydia Gibson

I’m Lydia Gibson, a 17 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: Instagram - @lyd_gibson and Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lydiascrftyroom

Blog: http://lydiascr.blogspot.com.au/

 

Jean Marmo

 

Hi! My name is Jean and I live 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. However, once I had children, I started scrapbooking. That was in the days of colored cardstock, stickers and deco scissors. A few years, a loss of my job set me out exploring my creative side. I discovered paints, texture paste, mixed media and more. My scrapping and creative projects have expanded to include these fun new materials. With the birth of a granddaughter, I not only have a renewed sense of interest in scrapping but I also am excited to be creating projects for her including room décor, costumes and more. I continue to experiment and learn. One thing that does not change is the need for a good adhesive. I am happy to be showcasing Helmar products in my works! So come along and let’s get creative!

Blog: http://pagesintime.blogspot.com.au/  

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/

Kristina Randell

G’day my name is Kristina Randall, I am a Mum of 5 wonderful children, 2 girls who have flown the nest, and three younger boys. I am also a Mum to two perfect Pugs that make me smile everyday.  I live in the gorgeous town of Hervey Bay, and I find inspiration around every corner.  The beach, the sun, the earth. My main passion is painting, and making experimental pieces.  I love mixed media canvases, and just general crafts as well.  Resin art and miniatures also make an appearance in my life.  A couple of years ago I was dying of Anorexia, and I had honestly given up, but then I found painting, and mixed media.  It sparked the life right back into me and I want to give everyone in the world that spark, that love, that life.  I want to show the world the most creative ways that Helmar adhesives can be used.  I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful talented team.

You can find me on my blog! I can’t wait to show you my passion.

Blog: https://thescumblingsofanobsessiveartist.blogspot.com/

Jeanne Rodriguez

Hi! My name is Jeanne C. Rodriguez , I live in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Many people know our town as the place where the 1^st Atomic Bomb was made. It’s a very nice place to raise a family. I have been married 14yrs but together almost 20yrs. I am a mother of 4 children and a 4yr. Old grandson, my older 2 of whom I had with my high school sweetheart, he was killed by a drunk driver. Although we weren’t together at that time, it changed my life. I fell into a deep depression where I could no longer work my job in Forensics. So 3yrs ago in April I needed some kind of outlet to deal with depression and other health issues. That’s how I found this world of crafting. I enjoy everything from altering, card making, mini albums, & recently started in mixed media. It’s helped me a lot. I’m extremely grateful and excited to have been chosen to be a part of the Helmer Creative Team! Can’t wait to share all my ideas with you all! Xoxo

 Blog: http://jeannieinbottle.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/

Robyn Wood

Hello, my name is Robyn and I live in Brisbane, Australia. My husband and I have two adult sons and two whippet fur babies who think they are actually humans. I think I’ve always had something creative on the go since I was a kid, and despite pursuing science as a career, I’ve ended up being able to turn my creative skills into something that inspires and teaches others. When our sons were small, I discovered scrapbooking and card making and that has grown to a love of all things inky and painty. Many years ago, I decided to learn the difficult skill of drawing faces which has led me to a whole new world of creativity and I discovered that many of the techniques I’d been using for years with my stamps are part of a whole new genre that we now call ‘mixed media’. I’m happiest when creating something with my beloved rubber stamps or getting painty and inky in my art journals. My other love is photography and I frequently go seeking adventures with my camera in my hand. I’m so lucky to have the opportunity to share my skills and give inspiration to others online via social media. I’m looking forward to sharing my love of Helmar products and the process of creating with you all! You can find me most days on Instagram @purplesaltcr8 and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PurpleSaltCr8/

Blog: http://purplesalt.net

 

Halloween themed Headbands by Farrel Tailor (28th Sept)

Hi Everyone, today I am sharing my last DT post for Helmar.... I can't believe how fast the last 6 months have gone!!! I would like to say a huge thank you to Helmar for having me on their amazing team, I have enjoyed every minute of it.

For my last project I thought I would create some Halloween themed headbands. I am teaching at a retreat in 3 weeks and our theme is Halloween so what better way to showcase Helmar's awesome projects than to create these little beauties!!! 

So to begin I cut out 2 sizes of circles using my sizzix circle nesting dies in my Big Shots machine. Using the larger circle, I cut to the center of the circle.

Then I rolled the circle till it made a cone shape and adhered it to the smaller circle using Helmar Super Tac Glue. I love this adhesive, it dries clear and is super quick drying.

For the ribbon and tulle I used Helmar Fabric Glue around the bottom of the cone

I decided to add some stars to the hat (mental note - do this before you make the hat lol) So I used TCW2163 Twinkle stencil with TCW9041 Platinum Modeling Paste. Once dry, I then adhered my flowers, feathers and chipboard using Helmar 450 adhesive.

To adhere the hat to the head band, I used a hot glue gun. And here are the finished projects. My boys were my models for the headbands and they loved them. I had to fight them to get them off!!!! lol

Thanks for dropping by and a massive thank you to everyone who has followed and commented on my projects. You guys are awesome xx

Vintage themed mini tags...

Hi all, Vicki-Ann here today and I have been having some fun making some vintage style mini tags. I have an awesome tag punch that I thought needed some use. It is a fun way to use up some of my scrap papers.

What you will need...

• Helmar Premium Craft Glue
• Helmar liquid scrap dots
• Tag punch, mine is a Creative Memories one
• Hole reinforcements or my punch is from We R Memory Keepers
• Book paper
• Coffee stained card stock
• Writing card stock
• Distress ink and blending tool
• Fussy cut butterflies 
• Cheese cloth
• Bulb clip and charms

So first I cut out some tags from some of my Coffee stained papers in card stock. Then tore up some book papers and some card stock with some writing on. I also used a copy of one of my grandmothers recipes.  Using a blending tool and some vintage distress ink. I blended around the tag and the torn edges of the card stock. I had some cheese cloth so I cut some of that off and dirtied it up a bit with the blending tool and ink. Then I fussy cut a few butterflies. I also used my hole reinforcement punch and punched some book papers to pop over the hole.

 

Now I have all my pieces ready it is time to get the Helmar Premium Craft Glue out. This glue is terrific. It glues everything down so well, dries so quickly but gives you enough time to move it or straighten it without leaving a mess of too much glue. It does not buckle the paper and if you get it some in a place you do not want it. You can just gently rub it and it will come off. I would have to say it is my favourite.

 I distressed the edges of the book paper that I cut to fit the tag and tore some of the writing paper. Then using the Helmar Premium Craft Glue and the card stock distressed tag. I added my layers. First the book paper then the torn written paper. Then the cheese cloth layer on top of that.

I popped my focal image of the fussycut butterfly on top of the cheese cloth.  I thought the tiny piece of cheesecloth just gave it a bit more added texture.Under a couple of the butterflies, to give them a bit of added dimension. I added a little blob (technical term) of Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. I used some of the Helmar premium craft glue to add my hole reinforcement.

Then I added a bulb clip through the hole and attached a bee and a scissor charm. 

These are a great tiny addition to planners and travelers notebooks. Add them in pockets or attach with a brad. Or even just as a little gift to add a smile to someone’s day.

 

Unicorn Pot plant

Hi everyone! It's Bridget here.  Spring has sprung and its time to get into the garden.

School holidays are approaching here in Australia, so I wanted to share with you a craft that will help encourage your children to get out there and enjoy nature. 

Gardening teaches our children many things including responsibility, they learn they have to take care of the plants so they survive. (lets see if they do)

So here is a craft that encourages that and also incorporates my daughters love of unicorns.

What you need:

A pot (I got these from kmart)

Foam (I used foamtastic from Riot)

A sharpie

Jewels (Kmart)

Flowers (Kmart and D-lish scrapbooking)

A pot plant (my girls choose their own at flower power)

Helmars Foam Glue

Helmars Premium Craft Glue

Helmars 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

First step on the back of the foam draw your ear and unicorn horn shapes, then cut them out.

Next using Helmars foam glue, glue the pink (inner ear) onto the white and let dry.

To attach the unicorn ears and horn to the pot we used Helmars 450 quick dry glue.

We drew some eyes on with a Sharpie, and using Helmar's Pemium Craft Glue, attached lots of flowers and jewels.

After letting that dry, all that was needed to do was to pop a plant in.  My girls love their unicorn pot plants and hopefully they will take some responsibility in looking after it.

I had a great time creating with my girls and shopping for some pretty plants.  I hope you give it a go these school holidays.  Until next time Happy Crafting.