Helmar Creative Team

Dare to Dream - Storage Unit with Drawers by Amanda M

Helllooooo Creative Lovelies...

Welcome to spring here in Australia.

Today I have a Home Decor Creation using lots of

Helmar Adhesive Goodies to hold it all together.

Products Used

To start I have painted all the wood and chipboard pieces with 2 coats of Black Gesso,

then when totally dry, seal with Helmar Crystal Kote Gloss spray

I have used Helmar's tiger grip for the Metal Feet.

To adhere the paper to the sides and top panels,

I have used some double sided tape and Helmar Spray Adhesive.

For the Drawers as well.

Using some gold paint and waxes I have coloured the base of the knob handles

and all the Metal pieces and feet.

I have used some of the Tiger Grip to glue on the handles and metal corners.

Now for some construction work with the Helmar PVA Professional Woodworking Glue

to put all the wood panels together'

Here is the finished unit, I have added some fussy cut moths to the drawers and the top with some

450 Quick dry glue, and also a piece of painted chipboard saying "Dare to Dream" on the top.

Here are some more pics & closeups

I hope you have enjoyed my project and are inspired

by  the fabulous Helmar Products.

 

 

 

 

A Ballet Slipper

Hello everyone, Leanne here with you today.

I have made a paper ballet slipper that you
can create for a special little one
or someone young at heart to hang on a door handle.

You will need:
Plain or patterned paper
Cardboard: thick and thin
Lace, ribbon and trims
Paper flowers
Embellishments
Glues: I have used the following
Helmar Super Tacky Glue
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

A ballet slipper pattern can be found on the internet.

Next trace the sole pattern onto the thick & thin cardboard.
Then trace all of the pattern pieces onto patterned paper.
Then cut out each shape.

Next using the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, glue the seam together as shown.
This piece is the top part of the slipper.

Then add 450 Quick Dry Adhesive glue to the toe area on the thick cardboard

and glue the toe patterned paper piece to the cardboard toe area as shown.

Then glue down the heel area next,

before working your way around the whole shoe.

Next add Super Tacky glue to the sole as shown.

 

Then adhere the thin cardboard sole piece.
Allow to dry.

Then it is time to decorate with lace, trims and embellishments.

The glues chosen for this project bond and hold really well,
making it easy to adhere all elements precisely and with ease.

So until next time,
Have fun crafting.

 

Flower Power Layout by Amanda

Helllooooo Everyone.....

Today I have my Flower Power Layout

using several of Helmars great adhesives.

Products Used

450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Super-Tac Glue

Gemstone Glue

Crystal Kote Matte Varnish

First off I have chosen a couple of 12 x 12in Papers and cut the top one down

to show the one underneath approx 11.5in all around.

Ink around all the edges and distress the top paper edges.

I have attached the bottom paper with some double sided tape and

Super-Tac Glue to a 12 x 12in piece of Chipboard so that it has a firm backing.

Do the same to attach the top paper and then cut out the

girls head and use the Super-Tac Glue to place her.

I have used the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to glue on all the flowers

I have created some spatters to colour the flowers and added some dripping also.

Now I have used some Gemstone Glue to adhere the glass beads around the flowers.

Here are some close-ups.

Final;y I have added some word phrases using the

Super-Tac glue to make sure they stay on.

I have coloured her eyes and lips and added some pearls for her

necklace with gemstone glue.

I hope you have enjoyed this project

and are feeling inspired to create

with Helmars fabulous products.

Hugz

Amanda

 

 

 

Christmas In July

Hello everyone,
Leanne here with you today.
I have created a Snow lady / now decorative button jar.

A recycled plastic jar was used as the base for my project.
The base has been painted with chalk paint,
and fine glitter was sprinkled over the wet paint.
Allow to dry.
When dry, spray with Crystal Kote Matte Varnish as shown.
The varnish helps to seal and protect the glittery surface.

Next glue two styrene balls together using Tiger Grip Glue.
Then mix equal parts of gesso and Craft & Hobby PVA Glue together.

Then use a brush, brush this mix over the styrene balls as shown. 

While this surface is still wet sprinkle on some faux snow.

Allow to completely dry overnight.

Next create a paper rosette, as shown.

Then glue this to the lid using 450 Quick dry Adhesive.

Then glue the snow lady to the paper rosette using
Tiger Grip Glue.

Now decorate the snow lady and jar.
I have used a doily, trims, beads and a clay nose.
All items were glued into place using
450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

Next the hat was created with layers of
cardboard, tissue paper and cheese cloth,
glued together using 
Craft & Hobby PVA Glue.

Helmar products used:
Craft & Hobby PVA Glue
450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tiger Grip Glue
Crystal Kote Matte Varnish

Helmar glues are so easy and versatile to use,
making this a super fun project to create.

So until next time,
Have fun creating.

Drift with the Sea

Using a nice driftwood hanging heart string and the new Mintay “Seaside Escape” die cut collection I have created this mixed media hanger... 

So follow along in this post and I will show you how to take this collection of bits and pieces and turn it into the above beautiful creation! 

For this project I have used the 

Tarzan Grip Adhesive 

Gotta love die cut pieces no fussy cutting !

I have placed my Mintay Seaside Escape die cut pieces on my hanger at different intervals mounting some on 3 D foam 

I have then used the Tarzan Grip Adhesive to glue shells randomly on the hanger and then I have left it to dry thoroughly overnight as our weather here is wet and muggy 

Next step was to add some sand effects to the hanger. 

I have mixed sand with the Tarzan Grip Glue 

And then spread it onto the shells and drift wood pieces 

I have then added highlights with some waxes and then dry brushed white Gesso over the top.

And that is the hanger finished!


 

Fast and Simple Scrapbook Layout - Jaymi

Hello lovely people, 

Jaymi here today sharing another scrapbooking layout. I always start with a white piece of cardstock. I then used the remain scrap paper from my previous layout. You can achieve this result but tearing a patterned paper pieces towards yourself. I used the Helmar Craft and Hobby Glue to stick the patterned paper to the cardstock. I then used some butterfly embellishments from my stash and trickled them down the page. I used the Helmar Craft and Hobby glue to stick them to the page again. 

I added a simple title and some enamel dots around the page to finish it off. This was a very quick layout and it so easy to scraplift.

See you next time, Jaymi 

Fast and Simple Scrapbook Layout - Jaymi

Hello lovely people, 

Jaymi here today sharing another scrapbooking layout. I always start with a white piece of cardstock. I then used the remain scrap paper from my previous layout. You can achieve this result but tearing a patterned paper pieces towards yourself. I used the Helmar Craft and Hobby Glue to stick the patterned paper to the cardstock. I then used some butterfly embellishments from my stash and trickled them down the page. I used the Helmar Craft and Hobby glue to stick them to the page again. 

I added a simple title and some enamel dots around the page to finish it off. This was a very quick layout and it so easy to scraplift.

See you next time, Jaymi 

Sunshine on my mind layout - Jaymi

Hi everyone, today I am sharing with you a traditional 12x12 layout using the Helmar Tacky Craft Glue.

 

I started by choosing two complimenting patterned papers. I ripped the paper towards myself so I get a white edge. 

 

 

Then I used the Helmar Tacky Craft Glue to stick down the patterned paper to the top of my white cardstock and glued my picture down.

 

 

I finished the layout with some embellishments and glue them down using the Helmar Tacky Craft Glue. I tip for gluing down vellum pieces. Put glue on a section that you are going to cover with another embellishments or picture. I hope you enjoy this

layout.

 

Jaymi 

 

 

Egyptian Cat Frame

Hellloooooo Everyone....

Today I have an Egyptian Themed Project for you.

Helmar Products Used

I started off with an inexpensive 5 x 7 Frame.

open the packaging and pull everything apart.

Next I have used a Helmar glue spreader and some Super-Tac Glue around the front of the frame

and added some Plasterers Tape all around.

Ooops sorry missed a couple of pics.

So I did a bit of Stencilling and painted the frame with a bright Metallic Blue.

Then use a brush and some Tacky Glue randomly around the frame and leave

until it feels a bit tacky then add some Gilding flakes.

Once dry use a rough brush or sponge and remove the excess flakes.

I have used the same Metallic blue paint on the resin pieces and detailed with some wax and Gold Foil Paint

To attach the Resin pieces I have used my favourite Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

I just had to add some bling so have used some Helmar Gemstone Glue to put a couple of Crystals on....

before I put it together I have painted the inner piece and around the outer edge with some Gold Foil Paint,

and I used a cool picture I found on google.

 

I hope you have enjoyed this project,

Happy Creating

Hugz

Amanda

Simple Elegant Décor

Hello everyone, 

Leanne here with you today.
I have created an elegant piece of
décor for your home with just 4 items.

A glass vase or glass jar
Artificial flowers
Small decorative pebbles or glass beads
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive 

First check the length of the flowers
and cut stems to fit the vase.

Next pour into the glass vase some of the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive as shown.

Then add in some of the glass beads to the glue.

Then arrange your flowers into 
the glue and bead mix.

Next leave the arrangement to set and completely dry
before putting it on display.
I hope I have inspired you to give this simple project a go.

Have fun creating.

 

Apothecary Shop Printers Tray

Hellooooooo Helmar Creatives...

Today I have my 16" x 12" Apothecary Shop Printers Tray Project...

I have been hoarding bits and bobs to do this project for years,

Helmar adhesives are perfect for all the different surfaces and items..

Products Used

First I have cut out my papers and then using the Glue Spreader and the Acid Free Glue

I have adhered them all in the tray.

I have then given them a spray with the Crystal Kote Matte Varnish to seal it.

Because there are so many different items and surfaces I found it super useful to

have such a great variety of adhesives for the job.

I have used the Tiger Grip for the glass bottles and vials, Fabric Glue for the lace,

450 Quick dry for the Resin Pieces and Chipboards, and Gemstone Glue for the Moss.

Here are some more close-ups

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed this project

and are feeling inspired.

Hugz

Amanda