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Spring Birthdays Are So Sweet

Hello Helmar Fans, Raelene with you Today.

I have a number of Birthdays in Spring so I find myself making cards when I have craft time instead of getting other projects done, but I don't mind, I am enjoying these little pops of creating.

Today I wanted to share with you the card I made for a special Birthday that occurred at the end of September.
My daughter and granddaughter both love the colour yellow so when I saw this new Butter Mini Collection from 49 and Market I just had to grab it for making my daughter a card and when I turned around at the shop they had a bulk bag of lovely big flowers that were mostly yellow and perfect for cards so I grabbed that too as I was just about out of yellow flowers, or so I thought.

To make my card I selected this gorgeous piece of paper and trimmed it to fit my card base (still working through that pack of 100 I bought 2 years ago).

Then I edged my card front with Scatter Straw Distress Ink. 
I took it outside and gave it a coat of Helmar Crystal Kote Matte Varnish

I adhered my card front to my card base with Helmar Acid Free.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I selected one of the lovely big yellow flowers I bought and some smaller flowers from my stash and played around until I liked how I had them and then I adhered them down with Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

To finish the card I added a wodden flower using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to adhere it and then grabbed out some big number stickers to add her age.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love how the card turned out and my daughter was really happy to receive it.

 

Lavender Sachets

Today's project is a simple yet lovely lavender sachet, gone are the days when sachets were hidden away amongst our delicates (although they still can be), today they can be used as gifts in themselves. They can be placed inside greeting cards, amongst a box of craft supplies or even placed inside a journal to keep the pages smelling lovely.

What you will need:

Helmar Craft Glue, scissors, lavender, tulle, eyelets, eyelet setter, decorative papers (I used Kaisercraft 'Rose Avenue Collection' and Couture Creations 'Cest La Vie Collection). If you have cutting dies you can use them but you can also just cut out your shape with scissors.

Firstly I cut out my shapes with a dies cutting machine using tag shaped dies. You will need two larger shapes with a hole in the centre for each sachet. I also cut out some smaller pieces to make mini tags.

Next you will need to cut your tulle to size, place a folded piece of tulle over the opening in the paper and and adjust it to fit. I made mine with the fold to the side.

Using Helmar Craft Glue and on the wrong side of your paper, apply glue around the edge of the cutout in your paper and then place your tulle on top, gently press the tulle to the glue and allow time to dry.

Once dry, apply more Helmar Craft Glue to three sides of the cutout leaving an opening on one side. (between the arrows in the picture below)

Fold over the tulle, gently press it into the glue and allow to dry.

When the glue has thoroughly dried you will then add your lavender.

Slightly bend your paper to allow the spoon to fit inside, fill your sachet enough so that the cutout will be full but not 'bulging'.

Once you are happy with the amount, carefully apply a bead of Helmar Craft Glue inside the open edge of the tulle along the edge of the paper and press down firmly.

Take your second piece of paper and on the wrong side, apply Helmar Craft Glue around all the edges (inner edge and outer edge). Place this paper piece on top of the paper with the lavender and press together. Gently flatten out and arrange the lavender with the shape.

Attach an eyelet to the top of the sachet if desired. With the leftover paper pieces I made some small tags to attach to the top so that I could write a small note or name on the reverse side and joined them together with a pin. Some pretty ribbon and lace would make a lovely touch also.

I do hope you enjoyed today's tutorial and consider Lavender Sachets for more than just inside of drawers from now on. I will be using these to pop into future packages I send out in the post to keep things smelling nice :)

Of course you don't have to limit yourself to lavender, you could also add potpourri to compliment the seasons and of course you can make them in any shape you desire with embellishments to match. If you enjoy sewing you could also run a stitch around them for added detail.

Thank you so much for stopping by the Helmar Blog today and do take care :) xx

((Hugs)) Jeanette

Modern Vintage

Hi Helmar fans today I am sharing a quick layout with you that has a modern but vintage feel to it.

I have used the awesome Helmar 450 to create this layout as I find it adheres everything including the hessian with only a very small amount of glue needed.

All my elements in this layout are attached using the Helmar 450 glue including the photos. 

I have found that most glues that you use struggle to hold fabric in place and with time it will fall off, but by using Helmar 450  it is a permanent hold. You will see from the below picture I have used Helmar 450 to hold several layers together.

 

I have also used Helmar 450 to hold all the paper layers together including the foil punchinella. Another perfect use is on the chipboard alphabet letters just a small dot will hold them on your work, as can be seen below all the layers, 

I hope you have enjoyed my take on Vintage Modern and I look forward to seeing you on my next post.

Kim Kendell

    

Health Potion

Hello Helmar Fans, Raelene with you Today.

My family loves playing board games and tabletop roleplaying games today, some creative people have created health potions by putting red resin in the bottom of a cool looking jar and then adding the required D4 dice to it to hand out to players when the buy or find health potions.  I really wanted to make some but I don't use resin due to the health risks so I decided to try creating it with Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive instead.

It was really simple to do though has a really long dry time.
I just poured my Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive in, added a drop of red paint, stirred with a toothpick, popped as many bubbles as I could and left it sit to dry.
I checked on it after a day and it wasn't solid, I check on it after a week and it wasn't solid, at 2 weeks the dice were still sinking slightly so I just packed it away in a box as we now knew we were moving and forgot about it.  I honestly don't know how long to get solid but when I unpacked it it was solid and a awesome little prop so now I need to make more since my first experiment worked. 

Do you know someone who loves playing Dungeons and Dragons or any other tabletop roleplaying game that utilises potions in the game play?  Why not make them some cool props with your Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive it is much safer than resin and the results are worth the time it takes to solidify when you are putting such a think amount in.

 

 

Autumn Card

Hello Crafters!

Fall is here! I love all the colors of the season. Changing leaves, cool breezes and pumpkins galore! Today I'm sharing a Fall card I made using Carta Bella "Hello Autumn " collection! I love to use a variety of high quality adhesives from Helmar!

Supply List:

Carta Bella 6x6 and 12x12 "Hello Autumn"  paper pads

White 6x6 blank card, burgundy cardstock

Carta Bella "Hello Autumn" ephermera, chipboards and Puffy Stickers

Helmar Tacky Craft Glue, Helmar Scrap Dots, Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive 

Paper Trimmer, score board, scissors, crystal gems, gold dazzle stickers

Stickles glitter: Diamond, orange peel and Lime green 

I started with a 6x6 white card base. Then I cut a piece of burgundy cardstock to measure 5 3/4 x5 3/4. I adhered it to my card base using Helmar Tacky Craft glue. 

For the next layer I chose a orange patterned paper from the 6x6 paper pad. I cut it down slightly so about 1/4 inch edge of the burgundy card is visible. I added Helmar Scrap Dots to the back of this layer if paper, to add dimension and lift. 

Next I chose a patterned leaves paper from the paper pad and cut it down to 2 3/4 inches x 5 1/2 inches. Then I adhered it to the center of my card using Helmar Tacky Craft glue.

Now take the "Beautiful Autumn" frame piece from the empherma pack. Punch out the two pieces. Glue the frame to the center of your leaf paper. Then take the middle piece from the frame, add some Helmar Scrap Dots to the back and carefully place in the middle of your frame. Helmar Scrap Dots add dimension and dry clear.

Next I added a few of the puffy sticker flags to the upper left corner of my card. I added a few crystal gems to the bottom right corner of my card. I like to add a small amount of Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive to the back of my gems, so they stay securely in place. This glue has a quick bond and dies clear. 

Last of all, I added a few of the chipboard pieces to finish off my card. I adhered them onto my card using Helmar Tacky Craft glue. I took some Stickles assorted glitters and added to the pumpkin, and leaf. I took a few Dazzle gold stickers and added to the flower centers on my "Beautiful Autumn" frame.

 

I hope I've inspired you today and that you will try making some falls cards of your own. This will sadly be my last project for Helmar Creative Team. I've enjoyed being on this team for the past year. Hopefully I can return sometime in the future. Hope I've inspired you along the way!

Happy Crafting!

Dana

 

 

 

 

A Floral Card

Hello Everyone

Today , I am sharing a card which I have made for Helmar. I have used Altenew Flowering citrus Stamp , Bleeding Tissue papers and scrap dots from helmar.

For the Process please hop on to my Youtube Channel on how I created this lovely project.

https://youtu.be/fQsTzM5kj8g

Materials used for this projects are:

https://www.helmar.com.au/Helmar-Products/liquid-scrap-dots.html

https://atcraft.com.au/shop/paper-and-cardstock/paper-packs/hygloss-products-bleeding-tissue-assortment-multi-color-assortment-12-x-18-inch-100-sheets/

Altenew Flowering Cistus Stamps but you can use any other layering stamps

https://atcraft.com.au/shop/die-cutting/altenew-hanging-garden-die-set-free-shipping/

White embossing Powder

Versamark Ink pad

Hope you all like it. Please do leave me a your valuable comments below.

It was absolutely amazing 6 months working with Team Helmar.

Thank you so much team helmar for all your support and Love.

Regards

neha

Simple Cards for Beginners

Hi crafty friends!! I'm back this month with these cards I decided I would create because there is always crafters who are just starting out and are looking on  how to create a simple card. I know that when I was starting out, I always loved coming across blog posts or even videos that were simple but beautiful cards. The ones I made here was using the beautiful papers from Mintay Cozy Evening . Here is the quick look at how I made this.

This card is a great size because you don't waste any of the paper you use for the base which is the 8.5 X 11 card stock. For this one I used some of the Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Heavy Whit e Card stock , I place my paper on my paper trimmer horizontally and cut down the center which would be 5.5, (5 1/2) you then take them and place onto a score board, I am using the Martha Stewart Score Board and Bone Folder  Using the bone folder you will now score them at 4.25 (4 1/4) . Now you have your card base! On to the pattern paper.

 

So for these smaller cards I like to use my 6 X 6 paper pads and since we are having weird weather and its almost Fall, I thought I would use this paper pad from Mintay "Cozy Evening" . I had purchased this one last year around December and so since I already had newer Christmas themed papers I never got around to this one. I love the color combinations on this collection. 

Once I chose the papers I wanted to use on the base, I cut it just 1/8 smaller than the card base itself. I actually messed up the size on the second card I made, but I don't like throwing away something that isn't too noticeable. Anyhow I then used Helmar Tacky Glue to adhere my pattern paper to the base. One thing I have heard a lot of people say that they don't like using any sort of tacky glue or any white glue because it creates air bubbles on their paper projects, what I have actually found so that don't happen is don't add too much of it to your paper and another thing you can do if you aren't rushing is have a small paint brush specifically for this and brush it on. Then keep your brush in water so it doesn't harden. This is my tip for you. 

I then took another sheet from the paper pad that had some cute cut outs with different images. So I cut them out and I then picked out some American Crafts Textured Card Stock from the "Spring" pack,  in a similar color that was in the image, which is a light peachy/pink color. I cut the colored card stock just a little bigger than the images I had cut out. Once I had them all cut, I then used some Tim Holtz Distress Ink Gathered Twigs around the edges of the cut images as well on the edges of the colored card stock. I then used the same Helmar Tacky Glue to adhere the images to the card stock. I then took one of my other favorite products from Helmar , Liquid Scrap Dots and I added a couple dots onto the small squares I put together , this products works just the same as foam tape. What I like best about it though is that you can add as much dimension to your project as you want. They then got added to my card base , (4) on each card. One one of the cards I added a small punched piece of the same colored card stock I used on the squares. Just to make it a little different. Lastly as you may have noticed I didn't add a sentiment to these. I like to keep some cards or note cards like this just in case I need one that I can just write something short on the inside. 

Well crafty friends, this was the project I created for this month. This is actually my last project for Helmar Creative Team. I have been on this team since Fall of 2017, so almost 3 years. I have absolutely LOVED  creating for them. Not only do they have great products but they are an amazing company to design for. Due to the Covid-19 issues, they can't ship to anyone in the USA, so this time around their design team call was only for the Austrailia/UK area in which this call just finished yesterday so I hope you got your application in, those of you over across the pond!!

I am saddened that I will not be here for another term but hopefully this crazy Covid will pass soon and they can have USA Crafters back on their creative team. Until then, I hope you will still follow me on my other social media sites, here is my Instagram if you would like to follow me there where I post most of my projects. Thank you again to our Design Team Coordinator Jessica and CEO Mark for having  me a part of your company, I loved representing it!! See you all again soon!! Hugs, Jeanne

 

 

Pretty Decorative Box

Hello everyone, today on the blog I will be decorating an old balsa wood box I found at the op-shop a few years ago. 

What I use:

Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive, decorative paper (I used C'est La Vie by Couture Creations), scissors, decorative trims and fabric of choice.

 

The first thing I decided to do was to line the inside of the box. Using some pink satin fabric I cut out a square. To get the right size I measured from the inside centre of the box to the side and up to the lip where the lid will meet, I then added an extra cm to this number. Once this was done I trimmed off the corners 2-3cm and then ironed the fabric.

I wanted a 'ruched' look in my box so I went ahead and added a couple of gathering stitches around the edge of the fabric using my sewing machine, you could also do this by hand sewing, pull up the threads to create the gathered ruched effect.

Place the fabric inside the box (right side up) and adjust the gathers to suit the size of the box.

Using Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive, apply a bead of glue just below the lip where the lid will sit. Press the gathering into place and then continue around until all the fabric has been glued into place. Trim any excess threads once dry.

Next, glue your chosen decorative trim over the top of the gathered edge of the fabric using Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive. I found it easier to apply the glue to the trim for this. Press it firmly into place and allow to dry.

 

Now that the inside of the box is done I can move onto the outside.

I cut my decorative papers to the correct size to fit my box and then glued it into place securely with Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive. For the top of the lid I chose a contrasting floral paper along with a lovely braided trim for the outside edge of the lid.

For the outside of the box I added a strip of the decorator paper and then some gorgeous glass beaded trim (a recent gift I received).  Another lovely braided trim was added to cover the ribbon on the beading and a beautiful jewelled bow was placed to add the final touch. All of this easily adhered with Helmar 450 Quickdry Adhesive.

I thought a couple of extra tiny trims would finish the top edge of the box nicely and there you have it, a pretty decorated box to be used for a special gift. I chose to leave the top unadorned (from dimensional embellishments) as I know the person receiving this box will be placing something on top of it.

I do hope you enjoyed my tutorial today and that you may consider decorating a box yourself, remember, before you know it Christmas will be upon us and having a few boxes pre-decorated may come in very handy for this or for any upcoming Birthdays or special events :)

Take care everyone and thank you for stopping by the Helmar Blog :)

Jeanette xxx

Rosette Tutorial

Hi Everyone, 

 

Today I am working with Helmar Worldwide and I will be doing a How To Video For You.

We are going to be learning how to make a Rosette without using any dies, just using what's on hand.

 

 

 

 

What will you need?

 

-Helmar Quick Dry 450

-Bone Folder

-Circle Punch or die

-Trimmer / Score Board/ Ruler

-Scrap card stock - preferable 30cmx2.5cm

 

 

First things first cut down a piece of scrap cardstock to a strip of approx 30cmx2.5cm in size. 

 

I am using my Fiskars Trimmer which has an indent where the blade goes through (alternatively you can use a ruler or scoring board if you have one), I scored at 1 inch to begin with but then went back and scored every half inch (or every 1.5cm) using my bone folder. 

 

 

 

 

Once you strip is scored you can add Helmar Quick Dry 450 to the end and adhere it to the other end creating a circle.

 

                                              

 

 

Leave that to dry for a moment, whilst waiting punch out a small circle (or die cut one if you don't have a punch) this is going to create a backing piece to hold your rosette together. 

 

Now your strip should be dry carefully use the palm of your hand to push down on the rosette, you will put Helmar 450 Quick Dry covering the circle you punched out, then add the rosette on top and carefully hold it down until it is dry, I usually wait a few seconds then turn it over and carefully centre your circle.

 

Once your Rosette is dry you can add a button or something decorative to the centre to finish it off. 

 

 

I used an EK Success Butterfly punch and layered it up, then brushed Wink Of Stella to the wings and some Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops in Glitter Drops- Summer Sunrise. 

 

 

 

Your Rosette is now complete, you can add it to your project using more of the 450 Helmar Quick Dry.

 

 

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).

Watch the You Tube Video Here

 

 

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Varnish the Barn

 

Hi everyone,

A little product spotlight for you today!

My grand daughters were given this old horse barn by their cousins.

This poor barn has been neglected by all for many years, needed a good clean and then a bit of a revamp.

So what better product to use but the Helmar Crystal Kote

Matte Varnish!

 

After giving the barn a good clean and wipe over I took this much loved barn outside and my dear husband sprayed it for me!

By using the Varnish spray on the barn it retained its natural colour and look.

So now my grand daughters have a nice shiny, clean barn to use with all their horses and dolls!

Happy restoring!