Helmar Creative Team

All About Unicorns Mini Stationary Box

Hi crafty friends!! Jeanne here excited to share my 1st project for the month of November!! We are given some choices of themes to chose from at the beginning of our term on what we want to make for our projects. Then our lovely Design Team coordinator Jessica assigns them to us on our monthly calendars. So this month for my 1st project I was assigned a "Pencil" theme. I couldn't decide on what I wanted to make, one would think a theme like this is super easy, but for some strange reason this was a little tough for me , I don't know why!! Then it popped into my head that hey I used to love pencil boxes and stationary sets when I was young. I have a few empty cigar boxes I had gotten a long time ago. I thought this one was a great size. So here it is........my Unicorn Mini Stationary/Pencil Box!!!! 

 

                                                                              

 

This project did not take very much time to do. It's nice to be able to change something up from something simple to super cute and bright. I began altering the box by applying gesso to the edges of the box, I had previously removed some of the paper that was on it using an X acto knife. I then began measuring all sides of the box, inside and out. I had purchased the small trio of small notebooks at Walmart. They were perfect size and of course matched great to the paper I used that I had in my paper stash. I purchased this 12X12 paper pad at Michaels. If it looks familiar I had also used this when I made some Rolodex cards earlier in the year. 

 

 I decided I would use the adhesive from Helmar Premium Craft Glue because I wanted to show how I was able to use the same adhesive for a variety of items from the paper, to lace, flat back pearl embellishments, and much more. 
                                                                                                                                        

            

 

             
  

           
                       

So once I cut all the papers for each area of the box, I adhered them , I adhered a very thin white lace along the front of the lid and two sides of the box. Just to add a little character. I mean who can't use a little lace even on a pencil box! I then made a small pocket for the lid and cut up some of the tag cutouts from the paper pad. I also cut out a thin piece of heavy card stock and then covered it with matching paper from the pocket to separate the pencils from the paper pads, and added a small stamp, some washi tape and big paper clip just for added decor. I picked out some matching flowers and adhered them on a small upper left corner as well as to the small pocket on the lid. I fussy cut out a cloud with an adorable sentiment from one of the tags I had cut to put in the small pocket. Lastly added an ivory half back pearl to the lid as a somewhat knob.  

             

              


So as you can probably tell this was simple to put together. Its very easy to come up with projects to make when you have items in your stash laying around and not having to run to a store to purchase things. I love to alter items that I can recycle and make useful once again. I hope that you like what I've come up with for this theme and you will check out my team members blog posts as well. Please check out Helmar Adhesives online store and also their online Australian store
I also thought I would include a link to retailers in the US where you can purchase Helmar products, click here

Thanks once again for viewing my first project for November and be on the lookout for the 2nd one coming very soon!! Meanwhile I hope you will check out my Design Team mates projects here on the blog and other social media sites. Talk soon!! xoxo, Jeanne
          

               


                                  

  
   

Sound of Music by Suzanne Franin 16/11

Hey Everyone Suzanne here

 

My turn on the Helmar blog this time and I created a tribute to The Sound of Music but more so my favourite song from the movie: 

Edelweiss 

I don't know why I love this song so much maybe because it brings the family back together, I'm not sure.

I also have little tributes to My Favourite Things and Do-Re-Me on there as well.

I couldn't leave them off as they are some of the popular songs from the movie and when you hear them it makes you think of the movie.

 

 

 

On the little flowers I used white flocking powder because the Edelweiss flowers look like they are fluffy so I use the Craft & Hobby PVA Glue to adhere the flock to the flowers.

 

 

On the little stamens I used Colour Blast Colour Mica Powder in Olive dipping them in the Tacky Craft Glue first then dipped them in the Mica Powder. 

 

 

Once they were dry I used the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to glue them to the flowers.

 

 

After the glues were dry on the flowers and stamens I then took them outside and sprayed them with the Crystal Kote Fixative Spray because of the Mica powder and the flocking powder I wanted to make sure they didn't come off.

 

 

I used Colour Blast Colour Shimmer Dust Candy to colour the white flowers I had

I also used the 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to the flowers to make it look like rain drops on roses. 

 

 

Like always I used the Acid Free Glue on my photos.

 

 

I found some of the word from the song off the internet so I printed it off on photo paper.

 

 

I had a metal hat I couldn't find a straw colour like Maria's hat so I used Vintage Silk Finnabair Wax.

 

 

In the background you can see sheet music which is the music from the song Edelweiss.  

I used the Memory Maze Madala Doily Stencil with some 3D Matte Gel 

Then for some colour I used Mustard Seed Distress Oxide ink. 

 

 

Here's a close up of the Raindrops On Roses unfortunately you can see the bubbles from the glue but I still like that it looks like they are wet.

 

 

Here you can see some of My Favourite Things - Bright Copper Kettle (I used Rich Copper Cinnabar Wax), Brown Paper Package, Raindrops on Roses.

On the frame I randomly used Icy Snow Paste and Finnabair's Art Stones which were stuck down with Tacky Craft Glue everything else was stuck down with 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

 

 

And here - Do a Deer a Female Deer , So a Needle Pulling Thread, La a Note to Follow
So...

On the edge of the frame I used Rose Gold Finnabair Wax.

 

 

On this Memory Maze Criss Cross Mini Heart I used Fire Ruby Finnabair Wax it has such a beautiful shimmer to it. 

On the little bow I used Colour Blast Colour Artist Ink Calypso .

 

 

Helmar products I used -

 

 

 

 

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

Dr Who Celebrations - Weeping Angel Doll Decoration

I decided earlier this year to create more fun in our lives.  At first I thought about doing themed days for their educational, cultural and awareness raising value, I also realised making the decorations and food could be great for fine motor skill and sensory activities for myself and the boys.

With this in mind I have been trying to think of themed things we could do and Dr Who is just perfect for this need, and we could get 3 days out of it.  Dr Who Day could be the season premiere, the anniversary aka my Granddaughter's birthday and Boxing Day (our favourite Dr Who Day each year).  So I picked out a few ideas that would be things myself or the boys could do and one thing I have wanted for a long time is a Weeping Angel decoration so I decided to make a Weeping Angel decoration that could either stand on the table or be a tree topper.

I found a few tutorials online for converting a barbie into a Weeping Angel and I asked my friend that lives in the town that has my closest Kmart to pick up one of their $4 barbies for me when he was next in Kmart, as I couldn't get to the op-shop at the time.  About a hour later he sent me pics so I could choose one.

All the tutorials either melted the elbows and wrists or used hot glue, I didn't want to melt plastic as this releases toxic chemicals into the environment and I prefer using Helmar glues over hot glue as I tend to get glue all over me when I craft and Helmar doesn't burn.  So I planned out what glues I would try for which part and set to work once my friend dropped off my $4 knock off barbie.

Items needs

Cheap barbie type doll

Craft Foam
Gauze

Thin ribbon scraps

Sheet of cardstock for cone underskirt

Pewter Spray Paint

Helmar Fabric Glue

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar Foam Glue

Stanley Knife

Cutting mat

Scissors

Embossing stylus

Marker for drawing your wing outline.

 

I decided to try using the doll's hair to create the Angel's hair instead of the method used in all the tutorials and absolutely love the finished look, it was certainly much easier than the other method.

I simply put her hair into a ponytail at the right spot on her head (her original style was too high), then I wound the hair around into a bun shape and gluing with fabric glue as I went.  I finished it off by trimming the hair and using fabric glue to kind of seal the shape where it was trimmed.  I thought that once it was painted you wouldn't be able to tell.

I finished it off by adding a skinny ribbon around her head with Helmar Fabric Glue.

  

Now for the arms I simply cut them at the elbow with a stanley knife and glued them at a right angle using Quick Dry 450, as the edges don't meet very well I let it have a long drying time and then used some polymer clay to fill in gaps and sort of stabilise the joint.

  

I didn't need to do anything to the wrists as the plastic is a soft plastic so her wrists and fingers were bendy and a small amount of glue where the fingers need to attach was all that was needed.

For the dress I started by making a cardstock cone, I simply wrapped some cardstock around at her waist into a cone shape, glued it at the seam with Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive as that is what was on my desk and open.  And then trimmed the base of the cardstock level with her feet.

I then cut some white tulle and cut head and arm slits in it.  Put this over her and tied some ribbon around her waist.  I added in sections of tulle to cover her cardstock base.

I eventually realised that because I had bought Pewter Paint not Stone or Granite the tulle would show as tulle so after putting her wings on I added some gauze by selectively gluing pieces over her and then tieing another skinny ribbon around her waist.

For the wings I used some 1mm (2mm or 3mm would also work) white craft foam.  I cut a rough angel win shape and drew in the feathers on both sides with a embossing stylus. 

I also cut 2 small bits for the tops of the wings.  I glued these onto the base with Helmar Foam Glue, and let dry.

 
I attached the wings to the doll with Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.

I took her outside and spray painted her with the Pewter Paint, taking her upstairs to dry on the railing of my back landing.  
The Gauze definitely was the better choice of fabric.   
I like how the polymer clay gave her a more hand carved statue feel.

I love how she turned out and since I used Helmar I know she will last.

Check out how cool she looks on my Dr Who themed table :)

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!

Please be sure to visit Helmar on Facebook for more inspiration.  Click on the button at the top to order your Helmar supplies!

 

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

 

 
 

Which wedding card do I choose?

Hi its Bridget here again. 

This month is a very exciting month for my family.  My brother in law is getting married!  So this month I decided to go out of my comfort zone and make a wedding card for them.  I very rarely make cards, I am not sure why that is but I think I need to start making more. I could not quite decide what style I wanted to do, so I did two. Here they are.

What I used:

Helmar Craft Glue

Helmar Fabric Glue

Colourblast paste in Bling

Charm creations heart

D-lish paper flowers

Victoria spencer lace

Celebrations ribbon

Doliey

patterned paper

Plain cards from kmart

 

First fold Doily in half slightly off center. Fold again, also slightly off center. Fold tip back. Folding the Doily off center gives the skirt a layered look.

I ripped one of my pieces of patterned paper down on edge before adhering using Helmar's Craft Glue, to give a bit of texture to the card.

Again using Helmars craft glue, adhere the doily.  I also added a little ribbon and using the inside part of another doily I added the top part of the dress.

To finish off the card I added some pearls.

For my next card, I started of using colourblast paste in Bling.  I roughly scraped it on. Then using a heat gun I dried it. It ends up such a bright shimmery gold.

Using Helmars Craft glue, adhere a Doily to the side of the card.

Add a ribbon, using Helmar's Craft Glue.

So the card is not so flat, I used Helmars fabric glue to bunch up the lace before I adhered it to the card.

Lastly I added a Charms Creations heart and some D-lish paper flowers using Helmars craft glue.

Here is card two.

So which card would you choose?  

Thank you for joining me today.  Happy crafting!

How to paint with glitter to make a glittery layered elephant that sparkles!

Hi all of you Helmar fans, it's Kristina again with my first project for November.  I am really excited to show you how to create this awesome shaded glitter elephant on wood canvas using Helmar products.  I absolutely loved doing this project because it has a similar concept as painting, and I really love painting!!  Here is a picture of the finished piece, with background glitter, and without.

 

The products used in this majestic elephant piece are:

Helmar Tacky Craft Glue

Helmar Crystal Kote Gloss

Helmar Gemstone Glue

Two beads for the elephant eyes

White Glitter

Black Glitter

Pearl ex black powder to colour the white glitter into different shades of grey

Back gound glitter colour

Wooden Painting board (canvas can be used)

Gesso for priming the board/canvas

 

To begin with I got a picture from the free photo sharing website Pixabay, these are able to be used freely with no copyright issues.  This is the picture I chose.  I wanted only grey tones in the picture so this one was perfect.

I got my wooden canvas and covered it in two layers of white gesso, and when it was completely dry I traced the parts of the elephant that I wanted onto my canvas.

This next part sounds tricky but I promise it isn't.  I got seven plastic cups and I put approximately 3cm high of white glitter in six of the cups, leaving the last one for the pure black glitter.  The first cup you just leave pure white, the second cup has a tiny bit of black pearl ex added to make it slightly darker than the white, the next cup has a little more black pearl ex added to make it a little darker than the previous one and so on until the sixth cup is filled with white glitter that is almost black.  Basically making the different grey tones that the elephant requires.

 

Now for the messy bit, I poured Helmar Tacky Craft Glue over the whole of the elephant (in sections so the glue didn't dry before I got to the last part), and I put a base coat of glitter along the whole elephant.  I chose the fourth cup of glitter as my base coat (that would be the third cup after the white glitter). 

 

The next part is the layering, which adds the POP to the elephant.

 

So we will say that the plain white glitter is 1, the next darkest glitter 2, and so on until we get to the plain black glitter.  With that in mind I have drawn a basic diagram indicating the places to put the different colour glitters.  You can do as much or as little as you please, or even take it further and do more layers!

 

 

If you follow these colours and approximate spots for them you will have an amazing glittery beautiful elephant that will be the envy of all your family and friends.

 

I used a popsicle stick to carefully drop the tiny bits of glitter in the smaller spots.  It made it easier than using my fingers, which tend to make a mess.

 

 

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using a paint brush that I didn't mind having glue on it, I brushed the Helmar glue only on the spots I wanted the glitter to be.

 

After all the glitter is done, and you are completely happy, it is time for the eye placement.  I chose some red beads so they would stand out in between the greys of the elephant.  I used Helmar Gemstone Glue to ensure that the bead eyes stuck perfectly well to the elephant.

 

This is the time that you decide whether or not you want a background glitter colour.  I decided on turquoise.  Cover all the spots you want to put the background glitter with Helmar Tacky Craft Glue, and then sprinkle away with your chosen colour.

 

Once all was completely dry I got out the Helmar Crystal Kote Gloss Varnish spray to seal everything in, and to make sure the glitter was not going to escape all over my house lol.  I love the Gloss Varnish spray, it is the perfect finish for any project. 

I truly hope you give this glitter elephant a go, it was so much fun to do, playing with all the sparkly glitter, and experimenting with Helmar products.  I shall be back soon with another Helmar project.  Until then.....

For all of the Helmar products mentioned in this blog you can buy them at the following websites:

If you are in Australia make sure you visit https://www.helmar.com.au/shop/manufacturer/

If you are in USA make sure you visit https://www.helmarusa.com/shop.html

 

 

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. 

Gratitude-on-the-Go Journal with Tamiko

 Hey guys and gals, Tamiko here!! Can you believe it's November already! For me November is a reminder to be grateful and if you have nothing to be grateful, now is the time to take time to think about it. It only takes 3 minutes to make a list, sometimes less! Create one of these on the go journals and pop it in you bag or purse, make a list on the train to work or waiting in the pick up line in the drive-thru!

My project is simple. Just a small book enabling you to list daily things, you are grateful for!  They say it takes 21 days to make a habit, lets start today!  Then when thanksgiving comes around, maybe you or the person you make one for can acknowledge and know the little gifts our life gives us daily to be grateful for!  Let's get started!

  

 

Supplies:

Helmar Premium Craft Glue

Helmar Super Tac

Arnold Grummer 52 card fan deck kit

Prima flowers and lace

Canvas Fabric

Cardstock

Scissors

Various Paints 

Paint marker

Micron pen

 

The most fun part of the book is creation of the covers!  Here I cut some canvas fabric almost 1/2 inch pass the edges of the cover and a cut the corners off. I use the Premium Craft Glue to adhere it to the chipboard covers and flip the overage on the other side to make clean covered edges. I then cover the incomplete side with a decorative paper of some sort and used the Super Tac PVA as the adhesive!

 

 

I then paint the canvas.  Of course I could have done it before I put it down, but I didn't want to wait for the paint or glue to dry!  While drying, I gathered a cluster of flowers and some lace to adhere to the cover with Super Tac PVA Glue.  I then lightly added color to the neutral color flowers with brush pen markers.  I also made a banner with the word G.R.A.T.I.T.U.D.E on it.  You really can use the book for a number of things labeling them reminds you and anyone after you who reads your journal what it was about.  Plain and simple. 

 

November 2, let me list some things I am grateful for: Helmar, my design team family, journals and creating for you.  I could go on and I probably will .. just in my journals!!  Have a wonderful month of gratitude as the end of our year approaches!  Create to make memories, hold those memories together for a super duper long time with Helmar!!  See you all soon!!

 

 

 

Trick or treat?

Hi Everyone, its Bridget here.

I have loved seeing everyone Halloween crafts. So I thought I would round of the month with a Halloween inspired scrapbooking page. Here it is.

Here is what I used to create this:

Helmars Premium Acid Free Glue

Helmars Liquid Scrapdots

atelier moulding paste 

Card stock

Patterned paper

embellisments

watercolour

stencil

ink

stamps

 

First I added some texture paste to my card stock using a stencil.

After letting it dry I added my water color and splatter it about no need to be tidy,

Then after that had dried I got out my stamps and stamped randomly on the page.

Now to add my photo.  Using Helmars Premium Acid free glue I matted my photo.  I love this glue as it protects my photos from visibly aging and going yellow .

I also love to use Helmars scrap dots on my scrapbooking pages as it gives the page more dimension.

Here is a photo showing the height I created.

Next is to add the embellishments, I like to use Helmars Premium Acid Free Glue for this as it protects my photo.

Once again here is my completed  page.

If you haven't already, scroll back and check out the other spooky creations that have been creation this month. Wishing you all a fun Halloween filled with magical surprises! May you get lots of treats that a good to eat.  Until next time. 

Happy crafting.

 

Halloween Card

Happy Halloween!! Although I'm a day early I know a lot of other people who celebrate this early with all of their decorations, even the craft stores around like Hobby Lobby, Michaels, even Walmart start displaying Halloween very early on! 

This card that I made was fun to do. You don't need very many supplies for this project. Here is my quick step by step tutorial. 

 

               
                                                                                                     

Here are some supplies used for this card:

                                                                               

                                            

Kraft Card Stock                                                    Helmar Premium Craft Glue

Ivory Card Stock                                                     Cheese Cloth

Black Card Stock                                                     Paper Trimmer

Stampendous Raven wooden stamp                   Scoreboard & Bone folder

Stampendous Hinge wooden stamp                  

Ranger Archival Ink (Black)                                

Prima Sequins

Tim Holtz Kraft Glassine Paper

Tim Holtz Distressed Ink (Vintage Photo)

 

             

I began by cutting a sheet of Kraft card stock  9" X 5.5, I then scored it at the center 4.5. I then cut a piece of black card stock @ 3 3/4 X 5 1/4, I adhered that piece to the top of the card with Helmar Premium Craft Glue

           

Once this was adhered I set it aside and I cut out a sheet of the Kraft Glassine by Tim Holtz. If you have never used this paper, it adds great background to any project, I have used it in many vintage themed projects. I stamped this image using this wooden stamp by Stampendous that I purchased from a crafty friend who had a destash not too long ago. I used Ranger Archival Ink (Black) to stamp the image to the glassine. Once stamped I used my heat tool to set the stamped image so it won't smear. Once it cooled off I tore the glassine around the edges and then used Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Vintage Photo) around the torn edges. 

           

I had a piece of coffee dyed cheese cloth in my stash that I cut off a small piece off of and I adhered it on top of the black card stock I had previously adhered using Helmar Premium Craft Glue and the adhered the stamped glassine paper on top of the cheese cloth. I wanted to use this Hinge stamp I got from that same destash, it is a wooden stamp also from Stampendous. 

           

I then cut a small strip from the left over glassine paper, stamped some of the lettering from the Raven stamp onto the glassine paper, tore around the edges , inked it then rolled it to look like a scroll then tied it using some string. I then got some ivory ruffled lace from my stash and adhered it to the front bottom, adhered the small scroll on the center. I then adhered some Prima sequins around the front of the card and also cut and adhered a piece of Ivory card stock the same size as the black one and placed it on the inside of my card. 

I hope that this was an easy tutorial to follow. I wish everyone who celebrates Halloween a very safe and fun night! Stay tuned for my next project in November which is gonna be something I have been wanting to make for a while now. Super excited for that one. Thank you for checking out my blog post today and please check out all of the great products that Helmar carries. Check them out @ Helmar Products. Take care everyone!!!

xoxo, Jeanne