Helmar Creative Team

Curious Canvas by Amanda M

Hellloooooo Everyone....

Today I have used an 8 x 10 Canvas Board

and several of my favourite Helmar products to create this project.

Products Used

First off I have used the Super-Tac to glue on the brick chipboards,

then the 450 for the Cheesecloth, Paintbrushes and other Chipboards.

When fully dry, give a couple of coats of white gesso.

I have used some of the tacky glue with a brush and Vintage Gold Embossing Powder to alter these chipboards.

(I always do 2 layers of embossing to get a more smooth finish)

   

Next I have used one of my favourite products, the Gemstone Glue

to add some bling to my butterflies.

Now its time to add some colour,

I have used a combination of Lindy's Magical Shakers and Starburst Spray,

( but any brand or colour will work)

Start with Polka Purple, then some Yodelling Yellow,

and Seamint Green for the leaves and folliage.

 

Using the Gemstone Glue again, I have added some Purple Prills

(I didnt end up using the yellow ones)

 

Now using the 450 attatch all the pieces and some flowers to the canvas.

To finish it off and add protection, I have used some Crystal Kote Matte Varnish Spray.

Here are a couple of close-ups

 

Products Available Here

www.randomarts.com.au

I hope you have been inspired by this project

Happy Creating

Hugz

Amanda

A Fairy Light

Hello everyone, Leanne here with you today.

I have created a fairy light using a recycled glass jar,
tissue paper, fine glitter, embellishments, glue and a fairy.

So let's create:

Start with a clean jar,
making sure it is free of any sticky label residue and finger prints.

Then die cut or download a fairy image,
coat the image with Tacky Craft Glue and glue the image to the inside of the glass jar.

Next pour a puddle of Craft & Hobby PVA Glue onto a pallet.
Optional: I tinted my glue with a drop of distress ink as I wanted a vintage look to my finished project.

Using a foam brush apply the glue all over the outer surface of the jar.

Next carefully place a layer of tissue paper over the glue surface.
Sprinkle on some fine glitter to the tacky surface and set the jar aside, allowing it to completely dry overnight.

Chose some decorative cord and adhere to the neck of the jar
using 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

Next, carefully drill a hole in the centre of the lid, as shown.
The hole needs to be big enough to poke the plastic flame of the tea light candle through.

Use Tacky Craft Glue to glue on some greenery.

Then glue embellishments using 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to the lid.

I hope I have inspired you to create this sweet project for someone special.

Helmar Products used:
Craft & Hobby PVA Glue
Tacky Craft Glue
450 Quick Dry Adhesive

So until next time,
Have fun creating!

 

"Imagine" Mixed Media Canvas

Helloooooo Everyone......

Amanda here with another of my creations

using the fabulous Helmar Adhesive Products.

Step 1

This project is done on a 6 x 6 deep side Canvas, so I have done some stencilling,

then using some super-tac glue I have adhered some cheesecloth and chipboard peices.

Step 2

Give everything a good coat of Black Gesso.

Step 3

Use some shimmer spray of your choice....

I have used some LSG Starburst Spray (Tibetan Poppy Teal)

Step 4

I was experimenting with making my own Glitter Flake Paste with Gloss Gel,

make sure you do the sides as well...

Then I have used Tiger Grip for my Metal Corners

Step 5

I have taken some of the Gemstone Glue and put in a prescision point bottle

so I can get more accurate glueing in certain places

Step 6

Using the Prescision Point Glue I have now added some Micro Beads and Glass Glitter,

I have also added some Rhinestome Crystals to the corners and the butterfly.

Step 7

Using the 450 Quick dry adhesive I have added the Butterfly (coloured with Waxes) and the

Chipboard Word ( I used some embossing powder)to make it pop.

Closeups

Products Used
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar Super-Tac Glue

Helmar Gemstone Glue

Helmar Tiger Grip

Krystal Kote Matte Varnish Spray

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Purchase Helmar Products Here:

www.randomarts.com.au

I hope you have enjoyed this project.

Happy Creating
Cheers Amanda

Dreams from Faraway Places

Hello everyone

Lets all Dream of Faraway places and Daring Adventures

To create this inspirational project I have started with a blank canvas and a whole selection of things  that suit my vision

 First step I painted and sprayed the board to get my desired colour 

Using an assortment of sprays, paints and waxes 

Next I painted and waxed a pair of resin wings to use for my project. 

It is now time to assemble my pieces using my all time favourite products! 

Helmar 450 Quick Drying Adhesive 

I have also sprayed some gauze to add to the board under the wings and behind the cardboard lady. 

Completed the project with lots of bits and pieces as embellishments some flowers  and micro beads then a chipboard quote.

Finished off by making a hanging cord from some leftover gauze through some punched out holes. 

Bunk Beds for dolls

Hello Helmar Fans, Raelene with you today.  It has been a while and I am so excited to share with you my project I created with my granddaughter.
Miss E loves Barbies and loves playing with them in her dolls house but she felt they needed beds so I grabbed out a shoebox and some supplies and we set to work making Bunk Beds for Barbie sized dolls.  I made some mistakes along the way and I will share them so you can learn from my mistakes with me.  :)

Supplies needed -

Shoebox
Fabric scraps big enough to cover your matresses which will be the measurement of the long side of you shoebox.  I used some old pyjamas that had a tear in them.
Scrap cardboard from a box to fill any gaps in the inside of the box.
Wrapping paper
Your preferred Helmar Glues, I used Helmar Kids School Glue for parts Miss E would be helping with and Helmar Premium Craft Glue for parts that needed a stronger hold.  Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive would be great for this project.

I started by cutting my cardboard for my matresses, ladder and to fill in the internal walls.
For my ladder I cut our a ladder shape plus extra "rungs" to give them thickness.  We glued the rungs in place and then once the glue was dry Miss E painted it white.

Miss E then glued the pieces for the mattresses together using Helmar Kids School Glue.  Unfortunately I cut both mattresses the same size when the one for the top needed to be the outside measurement.  I hid this mistake when finished by draping a little blanket over the end.

Next we added the sheets to the mattresses using Helmar Premium Craft Glue.  Unfortunately my using pinking sheers to reduce risk of fraying affected the neatness of my corners, I had to spend some time poking little triangular bits in, I recommend using standard fabric scissors instead.

 

The shoe box interior walls weren't all flat so we added bits of cardboard that was the same thickness as the shoebox to create smooth walls.

 

Now it was time to make everything pretty.
I used Helmar Kids School Glue to adhere wrapping paper to the internal and external "walls" and some white cardstock for the ceiling inside the bunks.
I adhered the "mattresses" in place with Helmar Premium Craft Glue.
I used Helmar Premium Craft Glue to adhere ribbon and trim to the outer and internal edges to hide mistakes.

Miss E is really happy with her Bunk Beds.

 

The Three R's

Hello everyone & welcome!

Leanne here today to share my Design Team project with you.

I love to recycle, repurpose & reuse items where I can.
So rather then throw out this tin, I decided to decorate it.
It now sits on my desk and holds my art pens.

So let's create:

First, clean and remove the label from a tin.
Next separate the layers of a napkin.
Most napkins have 3 layers.
Take one of the plain layers and tear into various sized pieces.

Next pour a good sized puddle of Tacky Craft Glue onto a pallet.

I like to use a stippling brush to apply my glue to the surface of the tin.

Work your way around the tin gluing down each piece of napkin.

Once you are happy with the coverage of the napkin layer, 
then glue on an image.
Then set your tin aside to completely dry.
I like to leave mine to dry over night.

I wanted a vintage look for my project, so I applied some
distress ink to my dry napkin surface.
Next spray the napkin surface with a coat of Crystal Kote Gloss.

Now the fun part, decorating...
I glued some lace & faux pearl trim to the edges of the tin
using the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

To finish my project I glued on some flowers, a bow, leaves,
fiber trim, black pearl trim and a butterfly.

Helmar products used:
Tacky Craft Glue
Crystal Kote Gloss
450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Have fun creating!

Pegasus Altered Soapbox

Helloooooo Everyone.....
Today I have an Altered Box Project for you.
Helmar adhesive range is great for this type of project and I am definitely giving them a workout.

Here is a pic of the main pieces I used. A cardboard soapbox, some bits of Chipboard, Lace,

Metal Horse Legs, Handles & Corners and a Pegasus Resin Creation.

First thing is to attach the lace using 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

I have used some of the Super-Tac Glue to adhere the Chipboard pieces.

To attach the Box Legs I have once again used the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.



I thought I would use the Tiger Grip to attach the crown.



Once everything is glued on and dry, give the whole box 2 coats of Black Gesso.

Once dry I have used Tattered Angels Spray "Fully Purple" all over.

I have used some White Gold Wax all over, but thought it was a little plain so decided to use

the Gemstone Glue to adhere some Swarovsky Crystals around the sides.

To colour Pegasus I have used several waxes to layer up the colour, (if you dont have waxes, metallic paint will do)

I decided to add some other Sworovski Crystals to Pegasus's Crown, and a couple on each of the metal corners,but before

I glued her on I added some Moon Crystals using the Gemstone Glue.

Here are some more pics of the finished project.

Products Used

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar Super-Tac Glue

Helmar Gemstone Glue

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Purchase Helmar Products Here:

www.randomarts.com.au

I hope you have enjoyed this project.

Happy Creating

Cheers Amanda

 

Valentine’s Day Inspired Embellishments

Hello everyone it’s Jaymi here today sharing some cute embellishments you can use on layouts or happy mail as I plan to.

 

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner I thought I would make some valentines inspired embellishments.

 

I started by using some metal dies from my stash and cute them out using different papers.

I then used the craft and hobby PVA glue by Helmar to paper piece together the embellishment. I like using this glue as it is a little runny so it spreads well.

I then used the same glue to add some word embellishments from my stash.

I hope your enjoyed this project and I will see you next time.

Jaymi 

 

Jewelled Wonder

A jewelled wonder 

I was gifted a bag of faceted 3 D plastic gems and was a bit perplexed as to what to do with them.

 

I then thought why not add them to a ceramic pot to create a very textured unique pot.

I have used Helmar Tiger Grip Glue to attach my gems to this pot completing one side of the pot each day allowing it plenty of time to dry and set.

Once all my little facets were attached it kinda looked like a sparkling jewel. 

So, I have got my alcohol inks out and started splashing it around.

Next step was to highlight my little jewels but not too much! 

I have used a Art Alchemy wax and added some toned colour on my purple inked background... 

and that is my finished pointy jewelled pot can be used for a plant, a candle anything at all. 

Wooden Shadow Box by Amanda

Helllooooo Everyone....

Today I have a little project using some bits and bobs

I found floating around in the studio.

To start I have glued on 4 metal corners with

450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

Then I have used some Super Tac Glue to

adhere the other pieces.

These are definitely my 2 favourite go to adhesives

for this type of project.

Now give everything a coat of Black gesso.

Then I have added some Lindy's Squirts on part of the

background and around the front of the frame.

Then I have finished it off with various waxes and gold foil paint,

and a quick spray of Crystal Kote to protect it.

Helmar Products Used:

Super-Tac Craft Glue

450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Crystal Kote Matt spray

Purchase Helmar Products Here:

www.randomarts.com.au

I hope you have enjoyed this project.

Happy Creating

Cheers Amanda

 

A Cute Round Birdhouse

Hello everyone,

Leanne here with you today.
I love birdhouses.
So with a few items I have transformed this paper Mache bauble
into a faux little birdhouse to hang in my craft room.

So let's create:

The sweet image that features as a doorway is from a decorative sheet of rice paper.

First, I went around the image using a damp brush.
This allowed me to carefully tear around the image giving a soft edge as shown.

To glue the image onto the bauble I have used Tacky Craft Glue.

Now comes the fun part of gluing on all of the flowers.
To glue the flowers in place I used 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

Next I framed the image with a faux vine that I twisted into a circle shape
before gluing it in place using 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

To finish I glued on some velvet leaves, gold beaded berries and 3 small flowers.

A simple and quick little project to make.

Helmar Products used:
Tacky Craft Glue
450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Have fun creating...