May 25, 2015

"American Hero"

Greetings all Kathleen here to present to you "American Hero".  Memorial Day; a day to remember all of those who have served and are serving in the armed forces to protect and defend our liberties and freedoms.  With this in mind I decided to do a layout of my son's grandfather who severed and fought as a helicopter pilot in the Army.  I wanted to showcase more on the side of what our service member see and endure while defending our country.

Tips and techniques: 

I like making my own molding paste because it is quick and easy and affordable.

Recipe

1/4 cup baby powder

2 tablespoons Helmar Craft & Hobby PVA Glue

2 tablespoons white acrylic paint

mix these three ingredients in a small container which has a lid for storing.  If needed add a few drops of water to thin it out if it appears to thick.

After applying my mask and first round of paints and allowing it to dry I apply a liberal amount of Helmar Craft & Hobby PVA glue to the back of the paper.  Then flip it over and adhere to your base paper.   Rough up the edges and it's ok if small tears happen.

Now begin my layering with strips of paper torn to look like mountain landscape.  I run a piece of paper from an old dictionary down the center then layer in a few tags. It's time now to get out those stamps and have fun stamping around the perimeter of your design.  I even use a winter icicle stamp upside down!  

Last step is to secure my chipboard pieces in place.  To give these chippies a grunge look I painted them first with Shimmerz Coloringz Chocolate Brownie the spot painted the with Shimmerz Vibez Egg Noggin.  I used Helmar Acid Free glue to secure the last pieces in place.

Thank you for stopping by the Helmar blog today, I hope you will give Helmar Craft& Hobby PVA glue and Helmar Acid Free glue a try on your next project!  Please stop by my blog Talking Papers for a visit.

I wish you a safe and memorable Memorial Day Weekend.  May your creativity take flight!

Items use:

It's your day!

It's your day!

 I created this fun layout in celebration of Scrap Around The World's second birthday.  Wow, can you believe it has been two years already.  I love this challenge site!  I can always find inspiration with their fabulous moodboards and exceptionally talented design team.

 I was lured in by the words and all of that pink and those awesome dot textured heels!

 I used a polka dot stencil and masking paste then came back with some lovely pink paint mists to create a bubble trail.  Then lots of layering and die cuts.  Tons of flowers to build the perfect throne for the birthday girl.  I know, she turned one not two.  I could find an older picture of her that was as cute as this one.

 The papers are from the fabulous Authentique "Wishes" collection.

 Here are a few close ups.

  Thank you for stopping by today.  I always enjoy your visits!

Papers by Authentique

Chipboard pieces by Creative Embellishments

cupcake resins by Jolees

flowers from my stash

paints by:  Lindy's Sunset Pink, Shimmerz Cotton Candy, Dylusions White Linen

Creative Embellishments

scrapki-wyzwaniowo


Scrap Around the World

Blue Eyes

Blue Eyes

I just couldn't wait to play with my new Lindy's Stamp Gang paints and embossing colors.

I took this picture of my daughter at Christmas.  She received this gorgeous pashmina and wrapped it around herself revealing only her eyes.

Background colors
Clam Bake Beige
 Ocean Breeze Blue
Hydrangea Blue
Frenchy's Pink Pouf

 Frosted Designs Friday challenge is to add sewing to your project.  Here I created a frame for my project by sewing a seam all the way around the paper.  I hope you will join us. 

 Here is a close up of the Creative Embellishment flourish frame and letter chippies I embossed with May challenge colors at Lindy's . 

 I used two different stencils then came back with Lindy's paints.  Then I stamped with Graphic 45 Bird Song flower and Creative Embellishment Distress crackle stamps.  Finishing with some flowers and gem stones.

I hope you have enjoyed your visit.


Craft Stamper Magazine

May Challenge:

'Take A Stamp' 
Anything Goes


Scrap it Girl  sewing or stitching

Kafe Scrapo Mama Texture and the color blue


Lindy's Stamp Gang Color challenge
I used all of these colors plus the embossing colors as well.
May challenge colors

Embossing Powder	Spray
Hollyhock Scarlet Plum	Frenchy's Pink Pouf
Silver Moon Turquoise	Silent Night Silver
Morning Glory Azure	Ocean Breeze Blue
Hydrangea Blue Mauve	Hydrangea Blue
Golden Angel Wings	Clam Bake Beige

Sweet

"Sweet"

  Thank you for stopping by!

 

 

 

Check out How to "Sweet" Layout by Kathleen White on Snapguide. 

 

 

C'est Magnifique sketch challenge

Once Upon a Time

Once Upon A Time

It was a fun weekend being able to just relax and create.  This layout was inspire by 

Words & Paintery

 

Scrap Africa

 

Twinkle, Twinkle

Twinkle, Twinkle

Mother's Day is just around the corner! Kathleen here with you again with a very special project.  Being a first time grandmother I am always buying my grandson books even though he is far to young to read!  So, I thought it would be nice to make an over-sized book mark for my daughter-in-law this mother's day.

Over-sized book mark

This project is perfect for any of those 8x8 paper pad collections you may have.  I used this sweet Graphic 45 Mother Goose collection.  The packaging from the ornate metal label holder was a perfect  template for the base of the book mark.

1. I traced and cut out two 8x4" pieces (Twinkle Little Star, and the back of the pad).  I glued these two pieces together with Helmar Professional Acid Free Glue.  You want a nice sturdy book mark that can stand the test of time with young fingers!

2. Next I cut out the rest of the bits and pieces I would need.  

Playful Postage 1/2"x4" and 1"x4" strips of the checkered side(I used a Martha Steward punch on this piece), flower border and twinkle, twinkle saying on the other side.  Sunshine stripe 2 1/1x4"  strip.  Fussy cut various flowers from the Ring Around the Rosies paper.  Finally a large postage stamp from the Story time paper and a large post card of your choosing.

3. Using a corner punch round all the bottom pieces.  You will have already done this step with the base of the BM.  The top checker piece will also require the corner punch to fit nicely in the curves of the BM.  Now I simply started layering the bits and pieces on the front side.  I found a bit of lace which I tucked into the pocket where the small postage stamp peeps out.

4.  Now on to the glam!  In my stash I found these adorable stars by Creative Embellishments. They were lightly painted with Shimmerz Inklingz Meet Me @ Sunset yellow.  To top them  top them off I used Helmar Gemstone Glue to adhere these coral dots.  I don't about you but I find that unless I use a really good glue these gem will fall off your projects! Diamond gems are scattered around the stars to give a twinkle to the book mark.

I wish all you moms and moms to be a bright and happy Mother's Day.

Helmar products used:

    
Helmar Professional Acid Free Glue

  Helmar Gemstone Glue  


Papers
Graphic 45 Mother Goose collection 8x8

Embellishments
Creative Embellishments  wood veneer stars
stash items:  flowers, brad, lace, black doily, gems
Shimmerz Inklingz Meet me @ Sunset


Off the Rails Scrapbooking



Studio 75

I used Shimmerz Inklings on the stars