A Merry Christmas

Hello Helmar fans its Kim again today on the blog.
Today I am sharing a LO I have created using a photo on my beautiful Billy an Australian Brumby from the Australian High Country.



I have used today my wonderful Helmar 450 Glue for all of the LO it sticks and holds everything with just the smallest amount. If you look closely you will see the glue .



I have used the Helmar 450 Glue to completely adhere the  elements of the LO.




Billy was an orphan foal and taken in by the Hoofs2010 Brumby Rescue team.
A bit about Hoofs2010, while saving Brumbies headed for slaughter, we are also working toward providing plans to government for environmentally sound, cost effective and humane solutions to ensure Brumby numbers are sustainable in the wild and most importantly their removal from the Feral Animal Register.
We are also working toward building a working station where visitors can come spend time with the Brumbies we have rescued and work with and eventually be able to be hands on with the Brumbies in residence so visitors can experience the satisfaction of helping to protect the horses that helped to build our country.
We are currently working on compiling factual studies on the exact numbers in the areas we are dealing with along with the actual environmental effect of the Brumbies in these areas. Hoofs2010 is a registered non for profit organisation.

I hope you have like my LO to day and would like to wish you a Merry Christmas.

Kim Kendell

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas for Helmar

Hi Helmar fans, most of us now are in full swing for Christmas with shopping, food planning and gift buying. Today I am sharing my 2019 family photo memory file.



I have created this using a very original raw chipboard Heidi Swapp Memory File. I start by paint the cover  with black paint.



I then started sponging Red and Lime paint over the cover then I used stencils and white and red paint as well as posca pens in black and white to splatter and some gold paint with scrunched paper. When this was completely dry I spray with Helmar Crystal Kote to protect the paint work.



I then used Helma Spray Adhesive to adhere my pattern paper to the inside cover giving a solid smooth finish.



I then started layer my other pattern papers into the folder using the Helma Craft and Hobby PVA Glue, when using glue on paper you only need a very small amount.



and then I just kept layering



The finished inside came up a real treat and is now just ready for a 2019 photo



And the finished front cover



As a bonus I have created 2 cards using scraps of paper and Helmar glue.



I hope you have enjoyed my Blog post upload
Kim Kendell

Bloom

Hello Helmar fans and I am back again today to share with you a off the page project with you.
For my project I have used Art By Marlene stamps, papers and Prima Water colours as well my much loved Helma 450 Glue and Scrap Dots for dimension.


Method
I have cut and coloured all my flowers and pot for this then using Helma 450 and Helmar Scrap Dots  I have started to layer the flowers onto my vase. the Below images show how I have added my title using Helmar 450

and once adhered to my pot

the below images show the level of dimension achieved,


And as a little extra for you I damaged my watercolor tin and found and excellent fix for it using Helmar's water proof silicone.





I hope you have enjoyed my blog post share, if you would like have further information on creating this layout please contact me. Kim

Helmar Design Team upload

Hello Helmar fans and welcome to my design team post. I hope you are all staying nice and warm with temperatures plummeting in Australia, it is great weather to stay indoors and work on projects we have all got banked up.

I have spent some time working on what you can use the Crystal Kote Fixative Spray 400g for and, have found that it is designed to be able to be used on many various medium watercolour, Chalks, Pastels, Crayons plus other surfaces.

It is used to protect the medium you have used it is acid free, prevents yellowing  and anarchically safe. My guess would be that you could possibly preserve newspaper articles with it.
The product is very simple to use  simple work in a well ventilated area (worked outside) and spray lightly over your project and that is all there is to do.

The image below is of a Pan Pastel project from a Stencil Girl, stencil designer that I have completed and found that the pastels just don't set as they are a powder type product a light spray of the Crystal Kote and no more are the pastels coming off on everything.

My next creation that I have used the Crystal Kote on was a watercolour and ink project and you can not even see that it has been sprayed with the Crystal Kote what should happen here is that the colour of the watercolours will now be preserved and not fade over time.

   

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post share and the information on Crystal Kote, if you would like have further information on creating with this product please contact myself or Helmar!
Kim

On the Boardwalk - Helmar Design Team

Hello Helmar fans and welcome to my design team post. The theme I am doing to day is summer, I have a real passion for the papers from Graphic 45 and felt that the On the Board Walk range would be just beautiful for my photo from Hobart.

My layout today uses 3 of the Helmar family of products.



Method
To start my layout base I have used the Helmar Scrap Dots to adhere my frame to my adhere my papers together.



I have then taken the paper I am using to layer my background and started adhering to my page using
Helmar Acid Free Glue 



Then as I moved into layering my embellishments I used a mixture of Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots and Helmar Acid Free Glue which provide awesome depth and dimension you can see from the below butterfly image how thick and firm the Scrap Dots are.



When Adding my photo I decided to see what the Helmar Foam Glue was like and have used that on my photo. I would say it is just as good as any of the Helmar products for using.



As I continued to layer my embellishments I have continued using the above glues.
You can see the dimension these glues have allowed in  the below image.



When adding my title to my layout I have used the Helmar Acid Free Glue to adhere you can see from the below image how little you need to apply and it dries clear.

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post share, if you would like have further information on creating this layout please contact me. Kim

Life is Good

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans, welcome to my final post, I have been a member of the Ruby Rock-It DT for 12 months and loved my opportunity to share some inspiration with you.     

Products Used:
FSC53 - FUNDAMENTALS 6X6 STEPPER CARDS & ENVELOPES 4 PK, FSC60 - FUNDAMENTALS A5 STEPPER CARDS & ENVELOPES 4 PK, GZ756 - BELLA GLITZY GOLD PAPER FISH SCALES,   GKN07 - MINI THEMES GRANDMA'S KITCHEN FLORAL, GKN84 - MINI THEMES GRANDMA'S KITCHEN CUT-OUTS, Bella Flowers Blue, BOE55 - BOLT CHIPBOARD BUTTONS 66 PCE, Bolt Diecuts.

Method:

I am sharing step by steps on how to make the main card in the middle using the above listed products.

Take your blank products.

 I have taken a square card and cut the Glitzy Gold Fish Scales paper down to 12 x 12 and adhered this to the front of my card. 

then I have taken the die-cuts and selected which ones I would like to use to embellish the front of the card.

I have then continued to add die-cuts to establish depth and dimension on the card.

Then I have completed my card with the saying.

 I hope you have enjoyed my blog post and found it inspiring. 

Ruby Rock-It DT upload

Hello Ruby Rock-It fans, welcome to my blog post for June, today I am sharing a layout created using the Grandma's Kitchen collection. 

Products Used:

GZ817 - Bella Glitzy Gold Paper Arrows, GKN07 - Mini Themes Grandma's Kitchen Floral, GKN84 - Mini Themes Grandma's Kitchen Cut-Outs, flowers, timber veneers and Tim Holtz Mahogany Distress Ink.

Method:

Take your  GZ817 - Bella Glitzy Gold Paper Arrows paper (this will be your background),then take your GKN07 - Mini Themes Grandma's Kitchen Floral, cut the floral to be 10 x 10 inches and all the edge with the Tim Holtz Mahogany ink. Adhere the Floral to the center of the Arrows paper. 

then take the GKN84 - Mini Themes Grandma's Kitchen Cut-Outs and cut to be 8 x 7 inches ink the edges and adhere to your back ground on to the floral paper approx. 1/2 inch from the left hand side of the floral paper.

I have then added my photo and I have used 3D mounting foam for that. 

then I have started layering the flowers onto my layout until  was happy with there location.

Then I have started adding the timber veneers to my layout 

and as a final touch I have cut the word unforgettable from the cutouts page and added to the large flower cluster.

 I hope you have enjoyed my blog post and found it inspiring. 

Today's Moments - Helmar

Hello Helmar fans and welcome to my first design team post. How exciting is it to be with this wonderful company.
Today I am sharing a layout that I have created using 4 of the Helmar family of products.

Method
To start my layout base I have used the Helmar Acid Free Glue to adhere my papers together.

Then when it can to adhering the fabric lace into my layout I have used the fabulous fast drying Helmar Fabric Glue. 
 What an amazing product this is it is so quick drying and bonds securely.

Then as i moved into layering my embellishments i used a mixture of Helmar 450 Quick Drying Adhesive and Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots which provide awesome depth and dimension you can see from the below butterfly image how thick and firm the Scrap Dots are.



As I continued to layer my embellishments I have continued using the above glues.
You can see the dimension these glues have allowed in  the below image.

When adding my title to my layout I have used the Helmar Acid Free Glue to adhere you can see from the below image how little you need to apply and it dries clear.

I hope you have enjoyed my blog post share, if you would like have further information on creating this layout please contact me. Kim