March 28, 2016

Masculine trinket box featuring Helmar glue!

 

For Christmas last year I gave my hubby a box of European liquor bon bons which came in a wooden box.  He was so enraptured with the sweets that I thought I would recreate the box so he could keep it on his desk as a lovely keepsake.

 

This will be my last project for Helmar Glue.  I have had a lovely time working side by side with such exceptionally talented ladies.  I would like to thank Kimberly Yvonne and Mark Ripper for inviting to this wonderful team and the exceptional Helmar products I was fortunate to play with for the past year.  I will miss my time with team.  Thank you all

First I gathered up all the items I wanted to created this trinket box.
Papers, Pearls, Chipboard corners, black marker

Helmar Decoupage glue, Helmare Acid Free glue, Helmar Gemstone Glue, Helmar Zapdots and Helmar Craft and Hobby glue
 

I used my black marker on all of the edges including inside the box.
I cut all my papers to size.
Using Helmar De'coupage glue I then glued down all of the strips of paper starting with the bottom of box then the sides.

I used Helmar 1/2" square Zapdots in-between the slats to keep the down strips from collapsing.

A close up inside the box.

I decided not to show the slats on top of the box instead using solid strips of paper.  The bead panels were secured with favorite  Helmar Craft and Hobby glue.

The chipboard corners where painted with Lindy's Stamp Gang Ponderosa Pine Olive.  One set is secured to the base of the box while the other ones lie on the top slats and secured with Helmar Craft and Hobby glue.  I used Helmar Zapdots  to elevate the center piece cut out.  Finally I applied a few gem dots with Helmar Gemstone Glue.

Thank you for stopping by I truly appreciate your visit.  Don't forget to stop by the store for all of your glue needs!



March 22, 2016

Everyday Goddess {Nani Ke Ola}

 

There is an old express train that runs from Grapevine, Texas to the Ft. Worth Stockyard.  So for my birthday one year hubby treated me to a day in the past.  It was magical.  But now my time here with you has come to an end.  I wish to thank Jennifer of Nani ke Ola and all the wonderful and talented team mates for a fantastic time.  It was an honor to work along side of them. 

 



 I used the Tea Time collection paper for the base of this layout and fussy cut elements from Marion Smith-Junque Gypsy-Shangri La. 
After spreading a very light coat of gesso I came back and spritzed the paper with teal and pink paints.  Next I used a stencil and modeling paste around the outskirts of the layout.

I used embossing powders on the clock and hands.

Flowers, cheese clothe, butterflies and pearls complete the project.

 

 

I hope you enjoyed what you have seen here today and that it lets your own creativity take flight. Thank you for stopping by and do check out the Nani Ke Ola store to see what is new and to stock up for the spring!

Kathleen

 

Supplies used:

Tea Time 12×12 Paper collection

Marion Smith-Junque Gypsy-Shangri La


Words & Paintery
The theme for this layout is from this month's challenge.


 



March 14, 2016

Happy Day {Helmar Glue}

 Everyone is Irish if only for one day!  Kathleen here sharing a mixed media layout featuring Helmar Zapdots!

 

Hi everyone!  This is a picture I took of my oh so Irish grandson in his Irish gersey.  We took him to Williamsburg shortly before Halloween.  Just look at those red curly locks!  For this layout I used my favorite Helmar black 1/2" round Zapdots to elevate the picture and Helmar Acid Free glued to secure all the elements in place.

After marking the center point of my composition I  sprayed on some Tattered Angels Valencia (orange).  Next I applied Shimmerz Texturz Mari-Gold-Digger paste with a dotted stencil in a "t" pattern.  Then  I enhanced the design with a few stamps.

 



The picture is double matted and set in place with Helmar black 1/2" Zapdots.  I also used them to elevate the butterfly and leaves to add a bit of dimension.

 



The chipboard frame and shamrocks were sprayed green with Lindy Stamp Gang Ponderosa Pines Olive and glued in place with Helmar Acid free glue.  Finishing the piece by scattering a few flowers and lace and securing them in place with Helmar Acid Free Glue.

 

 I hope you have enjoyed what you have seen here today.  Don't forget to let your own creativity take flight with a little help from Helmar Glues!

 

More than Words use gesso and the inspiration word is "bliss"

I first used gesso to temper the layout I then used it again to splatter around the layout.  My little man is my bliss!

 

Off the Rails Scrapbooking

 



March 8, 2016

C'est Magnifique March Kit

"Butterfly Garden"

 

Hello my scrappy friends, Kathleen here with you today sharing my March kit "Butterfly Garden"  projects.

This is a very special kit this month with all the add ons and other kits rolled into one!

The papers are the beautiful Blue Fern Studios "Timeless" collection.

This kit has so many wonderful word chippies, various colored pearls, flowers and paints. 

 Just look at the wonderful colors.  It's such an outstanding kit.  I love the embossing powder with the flecks of white in it.  On this layout I used embossing medium on a stamp then applied my embossing powder and sealed it with a hot air dryer.
Stash items: micro beads and purple ribbon.

Now for my final layout.  Here I started by putting a layer of gesso on the base paper then spritzing with the beautiful purple purple paint. Then I came back using  stencil and modeling paste. I finished by layering a few of the cut out card and die cuts.

 close ups

 My final project is this lovely trinket box.  I used the modeling paste that comes with this kit as a thick paint to coat the box.  I cut out four pieces of the print paper and glued them in the boxes.  Then I cut out a few of my favorite photos places them in the boxes and finished with a few die cuts and blooms.  The blooms came from my stash.

 

I hope you have enjoyed these projects.  Please stop by all month long to



March 3, 2016

 

 

Mixed Media layout {Nani Ke Ola}

"Temple Bar"

The nice thing about pub in Ireland is that it is a place to meet your friends at the end of a long hard day.  Well my friends it is time for me to head out on new adventures.  This will be my last month with Nani Ke Ola.  I have had such a fun time here and will miss you all!  So let's raise our glass one last time.

For this layout I selected 7 Dots Studio Domestic Goddes-Over Used Table Cloth and  12th teacup which is cut 1/2" off each side and laid on top.
 I used a swiss dot stencil and modeling paste and randomly on both sides of the layout by gently sliding the stencil underneath the top layer.
Next I spritzed the layout with Lindy's Stamp Gang Silent Night Silver.

The I used the stencil and modeling paste on the top layer.

I used these adorable stickers on the top corner graced them with a few flowers and this cameo I found in my stash. Then finishing up with a bit of Lindy's Stamp Gang paints in shades of blue.



Left overs from trimming papers should never go to waste.  Here I have used them in the layering alongside the tags. 

 



After adding stickers from 7 Dots Studio I create three areas for blooms, brads, beads and bakers twine.

 

Thanks for stopping by I always enjoy your visit and sweet comments.  Don't forget to stop by the store to see what's new or just to stock up on your supplies.  Till next time, let your own creativity take flight!

 

Products used:

7 Dots Studio Domestic Goddess-Over Used Table Clothe

7 Dots Studio Domestic Goddess-12th Teacup

7 Dots Studio Domestic Goddess-12x12 stickers

7 Dots Studio Domestic Goddess-12x12 tags

Lindy's Stamp Gang Silent Night Silver, Danny Zuko's Demin, Hydrangea Blue

 

7 Dots Studio Emotions challenge

My emotion here is one of leaving, saying goodbye, sadness