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Jean here and today I have a fun project for you that is a great one to do with kids! All you need is cardboard, Helmar 450, inks or paint and cards or cardstock!

Grab that piece of cardboard and sketch a design. I chose a leaf motif and a flower.

Now trace over that using the 450. Try to use a steady hand while tracing, but if there is a missed spot you can always go back over it. I actually had to go over the flower twice.

 

Once the glue has dried you are now ready to have fun and play with your paints and inks. I applied a liberal layer of Distress Oxides over the images and spritzed with a little water.  Take your cardstock and holding it against the design rub the back with your fingers. Peel back and you will have wonderful prints! It does take some experimenting to get the right amount of paint/ink and pressure but I love how each one is different.

I then used watercolor paints to finish the images and using Helmar 450  I added colored cardstock or just glued the print to a card base. Some I added doodling with a black pen.

 

Don't you love how these came out? You can make large prints or small ones, turn them into cards or paintings. The sky is the limit!

I hope this has inspired you to grab some glue and paints/inks and play. Thank you for joining me today! Don't forget to click on the link in the top right to get your Helmar supplies. Be sure to share your projects with us on Facebook .

Be sure to join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for new projects using your Helmar Adhesives!

Spoon Mirror

Hello!  Its Bridget here, today I would like to share with you a project I created for Earth Day.

We have been celebrating Earth day since the 1970s! It is a day where we can increase our awareness on our environment, where we can learn what we are doing (or not doing) to protect our planet now and for future generations.

Recently there was a party at my house and someone brought a lot of plastic spoons. Rather than them ending up in landfill I washed and reused them to make this spoon mirror.  Slowly a better alternative to plastic cutlery is becoming more available, so hopefully less plastic will end up in our landfills.

 

To make this spoon mirror you will need:

Helmars 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Cardboard

small round mirror

Plastic spoons ( roughly 80)

Spray paint

 

Cut a circle out of your cardboard (I used cardboard from a old beer carton).  Lay you circle mirror in the center and trace around it.

Cut the plastic spoons at the base of the handle. My children loved using the handles in their craft.

Starting on the outside edge, using Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Adhesive glue the spoons around the edge of the circle so they over hang just slightly.  Continue gluing util you reach  your inner circle. You want the spoons to slightly go over the line you drew, so the mirror can sit on them.

Now to spray paint! In a well ventilated area in a even back and froth motion apply 2 or more light coats. Make sure you apply to the cardboard and to the back of the plastic spoons.

After the paint has dried, use Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to attach your mirror.  Once again here is my spoon mirror.

I would love to see the what crafts you have created re using items that would have otherwise ended up in our land fills. So please post below. Until next time Happy Earth Day and Happy Crafting!

 

Vintage style, tabbed journal cards...

Hi all Vicki-Ann here today for the Helmar Creative team. I have been working on some Vintage style tabbed cards for a vintage journal that I want to make this year. I have been making all sorts of pockets and tabs to add to it. 

What you will need...

• Helmar Premium Craft Glue
• Cardboard or stiff card
• Scissors
• Tim Holtz Washi tape
• Vintage style ephemera. 
• Some images used are free downloads from https://thegraphicsfairy.com/
• Cardstock from Kaisercraft
• Distress ink and blending tool
• Tabs 
• Coffee stained papers
• Book papers
• Eyelet and eyelet setter
• Bulb pin and charm

I have a lot of card that I like to use up for these sort of things. I reuse all sorts of card and cardboard, once it is covered you would not know anyway. Cut any size you like as it is going to get covered in book paper. So on my card I went around the edge with the Helmar Premium Craft Glue then pressed it onto my book paper. Then I trimmed with my scissors around the edge. I did the same with the other side but this time it was just coffee stained paper I used. I used this so I could have it blank to journal on. Then on top of the book paper I added some Tim Holtz washi tape to just get a start on some collage. 

Next I selected some ephemera that I have collected. I have a small box I collect things I like the look of. This is sometimes just scrapbook papers that I cut down to fit in the box. I find it easier to use when I look at smaller pieces. I cut it to the size I wanted and then went around all the pieces with my blending tool and my distress ink. 

I place the pieces on to the background, then take a photo. This way when I remove them to glue them I have a reference of were I had them. Often it is in layers so a photo really helps.

So starting with the bottom layers I added the Helmar Premium Craft Glue smoothing out with the tip of the bottle. I like that if you pop too much on you can just rub off the excess with your finger. 

I wanted a little pocket on each of them so I cut some cardstock in a triangle and just glued with the Helmar Premium Craft Glue along the bottom and side edge. That makes a lovely little tuck spot to add a tag or some tickets. 

 

 

To add a tab at the top or side I use a die and run it through my bigshot die cutter. I use this Kaisercraft die a lot, it is one of my favourites. I always do the 2 of them and add the extra one to my stash for later. Just fold in half and burnish with a bone folder. Then I use the distress ink and blending tool around the edges. Pop some of the Helmar Premium Craft Glue around the edges and in the middle and press on to your project were you want it. I think they are a cute addition. I often add numbers, or pop a eyelet in, so I can use a bulb pin and trinket.

I really enjoy layering ephemera and collaging it all onto scrap card to make something. So hope you have a go and use your ephemera collection. 

Helmar Creative Team Call Out 2019!!

Helmar Creative Team Call 2019

Helmar is an Australian owned business who distribute their products to different parts of the world. Helmar is a recognized market leader of adhesives, aerosol and chemical products. We are looking for new creative team members to promote our amazing Craft & Hobby products. If you’d like to be a part of one of the most creative and easy going design teams out there, while showcasing Helmar products and your talent, this call is for you!!!

We are looking for dedicated creative design team members who work well with deadlines and guidelines.            
Positions on the Helmar Creative Team are for a 6 month term beginning April 1st, 2019.

As a member of the Helmar Creative Team you will…

Receive a generous amount of Helmar products!

The possibility of a selection of products from our generous Preferred Partners throughout your term.

Now what does it take to be a part of the Helmar Team? Here are your responsibilities:

1-2 projects per month consisting of posts on the Helmar blog, your personal blog, sharing on Facebook and other social media platforms.

Keeping your personal blog and Facebook page up to date and linking and promoting Helmar products at every opportunity!

If you are interested in being part of the Helmar Creative team, please email the following information to socialmedia.coordinator@helmar.com.au

• Name, address, daytime/evening phone number and email address.
• Short biography.
• Links to your online galleries, blogs, Facebook and other social media platforms.
• List other teams you are now on or have previously been on.
• A brief paragraph explaining what special attributes you will be bringing to the Helmar Creative Team.
• 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, etc. Make sure to list any special techniques you’ve used using adhesives.

Please submit your application to socialmedia.coordinator@helmar.com.au by Friday 22nd March 2019.

No late submissions will be accepted.

 The new Helmar Design Team will be announced by the April 1st, 2019.

At this time we are only accepting applications from Australia and United States.

We look forward to seeing your applications!!

Loved by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone, Suzanne here!

 

This week on the Helmar Blog I've created a photo board of my friends fur babies.

 

Make sure to check out the rest of the blog for some great ideas and handy hints on what else you can do with your Helmar Glue. 

I started of with a timber frame that came in two pieces. 

I then used white gesso to cover the top part only as the base will be filled with the photos.

 

I then used Art Alchemy Acrylic Paint Rustic Brown around the frame.

I drew around the inside of the frame so I knew where to put my photos it also helped with sizing of my photos.

I used the Acid Free Glue as I was sticking photos down.

 

 

 

To glue the frame to the board I used Super-Tac Glue as this one hold just about anything together I also used it to glue my embellishments down.

The Super-Tac Glue comes out white but dries clear so you have no evidence of the glue afterwards.

 

I was given the dog tags which was perfect for this project - I had to add but totally loved because these dogs certainly art.

Each of the four dogs has a metal paw charm on thier photo for something special.

 

This is Le Til she's the only girl amoungst the the four so I had to make sure she had a bow and a flower.

This photo is of Roland when he was only about 8 - 10 weeks old he was so little.

This is Vincent when he was a puppy if you look at the photos he's the biggest of them all now!

Thank you for visiting I hope you come back soon! x

Plant Dreams with Robyn Wood

Hello! It’s Robyn Wood with you today sharing a cute little card featuring Helmar adhesive. This card is quite small, only 10cm square, so they are easy to create a bundle to give as a gift or to use when needed.

The card was started with a tent folded card base measuring 10cm x 20cm. You might realise that you will be able to get four of these bases from a standard 12” x 12” square of cardstock which makes them very economical.

Start by creating an image to go on the front, I’ve used the sweet poppy flower and mini Mason jar stamps from Darkroom Door. I’ve given them some colour using Ecoline dye based markers.

Once the pieces were fussy cut, I’ve layered the flower over the Mason jar and tied a little piece of ribbon around the neck of the jar.

The rest of the elements of the card were then assembled - a torn layer for some contrast, a paper doyley & a bit of cheesecloth as well as a stamped quote. I attached each of the pieces with a small amount of Helmar Tacky Craft Glue so that the edges of the doyley, Mason jar & flower lifted a little. This adds an extra bit of dimension to the card.

I wanted to add a tiny wooden peg to the quote so needed an extra bit of lift under it to accommodate the peg. Helmar Scrap Dots did the job perfectly – I just used a larger blob of adhesive than I usually do.

Supplies:
Helmar Scrap Dots
Helmar Tacky Craft Glue
Stamps – Darkroom Door Mini Mason Jar, Poppies set, Botanical Script set
Markers – Ecoline but any dye based marker will be perfect

I hope my card inspires you to create something, I’d love to see what you make. Until next time…

 

Altered Bottle with Tamiko

Hey folks, Tamiko here! Have you ever just created because you needed to utilize something you just holding on to? That happened to me with a huge bath and body shower bottle. I planned to reuse the bottle and mix some olive oil with some of my favorite lotion and just sit it on my desk! It's winter here and the skin becomes extra dry. Knowing I have prettied up this bottle reminds me of its true use. Plus if I don't like it, I can toss it. I'm not really attached to it! Check it out!

 

Items needed:

Helmar H3000 Remove Cleaner

Helmar Decoupage and craft paste

Helmar Crystal Kote Fixative

Helmar Premium Craft Glue

Empty large bottle with a pump

Deco Art- Titanium White Paint

Assorted Napkins

Brush

Paper towels

Water

Colored pencils

 

I began by removing the label only to find out it was easier to leave it on and saturate the bottle with Helmar H300. The label easily came off with a tiny bit of buffing there wasn't any sticky residue on the surface of the bottle. I took some acrylic paint and covered most of the bottle. I chose white because it would make my napkins' colors pop a bit more. Here's a few photos!

 

After all the napkins  were applied, we took a moment to allow all to dry.  I then took some additional paint to help blend some of the napkins and add highlights to my polar bear. I also did some additional pen and pencil work on the images within the napkins, just to neaten them up... Adding a little trim with my Helmar Professional Craft Glue.

 

Not everything we want to up-cycle will be a big tah-doo to everyone, but it will always leave a a pleasant smile on your face when someone compliments your very simple and almost effortless project. (tee hee)  If you feel like taking a few extra precautions for this project, spray with a little Helmar Crystal Kote Fixative.  It is collage and you may find little bits and bobs to add right on top of of this. The spray will protect what's underneath and prepare the piece for additional work!!  If you know like I do, you better get on over Helmar USA and check out the products and see what's new and what can you add to your DIY stash!

Bubbles I must get them

Our dog Lily has always love chasing bubbles.  She will do all sorts of interesting and goofy leaps and runs around in pure delight trying to get them.  It is something I have wanted to document for years but Lily hates having her photo taken, if she sees you with a phone or camera she will stop having fun, turn away or put her head down usually under something so you can't get her photo.  So this time we played with the bubbles outside which made them much harder to catch for her but it meant I could be standing back enough that she wasn't worrying about whether I had a scary camera.   I took dozens of photos and had 4 good photos that I felt showed how much she loves chasing bubbles.

To create my layout I wanted to use Kraft Cardstock for the base and photo mats as it is the perfect colour for pulling your attention to Lily as it is close to the colour of her coat.  And I decided to combine it with some Kaisercraft Open Road papers I had in my stash as they would be perfect for coordinating with it being in a backyard, a stamp by Katzelkraft called textured droplets and a mini Distress Ink in Chipped Sapphire.

I started by matting my photos, using Helmar Acid Free Glue to adhere them to the Kraft Cardstock.  Helmar gives a much better hold on Kraft Cardstock than other adhesives in my experience.

I then grabbed out my stamp and stamped my bubbles all over the page in my Chipped Sapphire Distress Ink, not re-inking as I wanted the different faintness to represent the bubbles.

I then took my simple background outside and gave it a coat of Crystal Kote Matt Varnish to ensure the Distress Ink won't run if it were to ever get wet for any reason.  

I pre-cut my papers in random sizes to make pulling the layout together quicker.  I started doing this in the last year or so and it really has helped reduce my indecisiveness when scrapping as I just have to use these pieces and make them work.

Next I glued down my papers and matted photos with Helmar Acid Free Glue.
And then added my title with some very old alphas from my stash, added my journaling and doodly border and called my layout done.

I love how it turned out.  It is a really simple layout but it tells the story and that is what was important for this layout.

What quirky things do your pets like to play with?  Have you thought about documenting them?

Flower Nymph by Suzanne Franin

Hey Everyone Suzanne here

 

This time on the Helmar Blog I created a cage filled with flowers and a Nymph hiding in amongst all the of them.

Make sure to visit the Helmar Website to find out your closest stocklist.

And remember to check the Helmar Blog for more inspiration from the other Design team members !

 

I've had this Prima Bird Cage for ever a friend and I were going to do them together but then she opened a gift shop and hasn't crafted since so I thought it's about time I used it 

Mum and I went shopping in a big cheap craft store and they sold lots of flowers and materials wool etc so we bought lots of flowers and some of this mesh. 

Mum got some bits and pieces too.

I used the Fabric Glue adhere the glitter mesh to the back of the cage.

 I stuck a few layers of cardboard using the Premium Craft Glue (it's my go to at the moment) together so there was height and the Nymph would stand out amongst the flowers. 

I painted the paper clay Nymph with Finnabair Acrylic Paint Sparks and stuck it to the back of the cage and material with the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

I used a lot of different sized gems which I scattered around the whole cage as well as used them in the Nymphs eyes so I used the Gemstone Glue to adhere them over the flowers and on the bottom of the cage.

 

With the Nymph it has detail that stands out so I used Finnabair Art Alchemy Opal Magic Vintage Silk Wax.

It's such a pretty colour and not too bright just enough to make the details pop.

 

 

 

I used Finnabair Art Alchemy Opal Magic Vintage Silk Wax on the Heart as well and added a large flower to go with it.

 

Helmar Products I used

Fabric Glue

 Premium Craft Glue

450 Quick Dry Adhesive

 Gemstone Glue

 

 Thank you for visiting and I hope you come back soon! x

A Birdie Card with Robyn Wood

Hello! It’s Robyn Wood with you today sharing a sweet birdie double Z fold card featuring Helmar adhesive. I like to create cards with different folds and this one is a favourite as it looks difficult and time consuming – but isn’t!

The Double Z Fold is a cool fold that gives you lots of panels to decorate and is perfect for using up the little left over bits from a creative project. Often, they already co-ordinate well in terms of colour or design, making construction super quick.

The card is created from two decorated and Z-folded panels which then ‘nest’ together to form the shape.

The card is started by assembling all the pieces of patterned paper and trimming to size. Images are stamped, coloured and fussy cut ready for placement.

The base card measures 14cm x 28cm and is scored at 7cm and 14cm. Imagine the piece broken up into three panels, labelled A, B and C left to right. The two outside panels (A & C) are decorated with patterned paper.

The top layer of card measures 10cm x 24.5cm and is scored at 8cm and 14cm. Imagine the piece broken up into three panels, labelled X, Y and Z left to right. Each of the panels are decorated with patterned paper, with the centre one used for a sentiment.

I’ll leave the dimensions of the actual decorations and layers up to you as the design can be quite flexible. But each panel needs to have any embellishments kept to the borders of the panel until pieces are adhered together. This prevents any unwanted gluing of important moving parts.

It is best to keep most of the layers quite flat to enable the card to sit correctly when folded. I have used Helmar Scrap Dots 3-dimensional adhesive to give the middle panel (panel Y) of the top layer a little dimension.

Once both panels are layered with sentiment and patterned paper, fold each into an accordion style Z-fold and place the smaller panel on top of the larger one. Ensure the gap around panel Z is even over panel C. Once you are happy with placement, add adhesive to the layers to adhere panels Z & C together.

Panel X will then sit over panel A. Firstly, allow the panels to gently nest together so you can determine where to add adhesive. There will be a strip of approx. 2.5cm on the right side of panel X that does not require adhesive.

I have used Helmar Tacky Craft Glue to attach panels as it will allow for some adjustment.

Once the two panels are adhered together, embellishments such as the flags and a bird for the front can be glued into place. I’ve used a small touch of Helmar Scrap Dots to give the flags some dimension.

Supplies:
Helmar Scrap Dots
Helmar Tacky Craft Glue
Stamps – Carabelle Studio & Paper Artsy

I hope my card inspires you to create something and share it with someone close to you. Until next time…