New Products and a freebie!

I love love the way this kit turned out! I think it would look amazing in paper as well! The freebie is for personal or commercial use. Please change it up. Do not sell it as is ;)

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Free Christmas Photo Mask

This is a large PNG 8x10 file for use in your photo editing program!  OK to use for commercial use.  Not OK to include in a download AS IS.

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Simple Address Book

My mom wanted me to make her an address book for Christmas. I thought about one for her purse, but she tends to lose things in there ;) For her the best one that I could come up with is something to hang on the wall, this way it won't get lost anywhere.

Papers are from my 8x8 paper pad from fortheluvofart.com , Chipboard designed by me for Magistical Memories covered in Tim Holtz crackle paint,The Robins Nest- Dew Drops- Turquise bling, Mist is Silver Foil Smooch from Clear Snap, Tiny Type Alpha- Jenni Bowlin, Thickers Alpha for "addresses", Jute rope is from Canvas Corp., Helmar Tape Runner and Zapdots.  I believe I got this in a holiday pack from Michaels a couple years ago.   

Welcome Helmar Holiday Hoppers!

Welcome! I hope you're having a great time hoping around and are full of ideas for the Holidays! I got my idea from a class that the girls of IOD did for their mops class! They found the instructions on this great site called Howdoesshe.com
Here's a list of supplies that you'll need to complete this project:

Downloadable Box Template (You can also use wooden cubes if you have them) Under "Google Docs" Click on File to Download original or to print.
Helmar Tape Runner
Helmar Liquid ScrapDots
Creative Imaginations- Night Divine Collection by IOD


~ Download the box template and cut out. If you have blocks you'll need to cut squares to put them on your blocks. If you're using wood I recommend Helmars 450 Adhesive or the V2 Spray.
~ After you have cut out your box template, choose four of the Night Diving papers and trace the template onto the paper. Cut out and fold where the lines and tabs are.
~ Use your Helmar tape runner to apply adhesive onto the tabs.
~ Fold squares upwards towards the tabs and press to adhere. I found it easier to put three sides together then to put the top on before adhering my last box side. Press all sides together to make sure your boxes are all together
~ Decide which two boxes your going to use for the numbers and ink the sides and set those aside.
~ Ink the next two blocks and set those aside
~ Grab your number boxes when they're dry and add numbers accordingly: *Block 1 - 0,1,2,3,4,5 and *Block 2 - 0,1,2,6,7,8 (Please make sure your number 6 is a font that can be flipped to look like a 9)
~ On the bottom two blocks *Block 1 add "Days To" and *Block 2 Either put Christmas or a cute Christmas square tag.
~ Put the four blocks together and use a long piece of ribbon to hold them into the shape of a square.

With the extra's create a cute and simple card if you're going to give this as a gift!


If you decide to do this project, please share it on the Helmar Facebook page! We would love to see it! Also, a little elf told me we're doing some giveaways on our page as well ;)

You can click on the images below to make them larger!

Helmar Holiday Hop

The holiday season is upon us and we are all working to get those gifts, cards and home decor items ready. We had so much fun with the last Halloween Hop, that we are doing it again!!!

On December 5th, the new Helmar Design team will be having a HUGE Holiday Helmar Hop. Filled with classes from our educators, projects from both our Aussie team and our USA team, as well as 3 amazing preferred vendors and 2 exceptionally talented guest blog hoppers.We know it says surprise, but we just can't keep these wonderful surprises to ourselves, so read on. It's going to be bigger than santa's toy bag!!!

We are going to get those sleigh bell ringing, those snowflakes flying and that Holiday Mojo revving. So mark your calendars and play along with us on the 5th of December. We will be having a bunch of giveaways on our facebook fan page, so make sure you hop on over and "Like" Helmar.

We'll also be featuring a few of our educators with classes during the day, so keep your eyes open for times and places. Tips and Tricks on how to use your Helmar products that you'll just have to see

Unity Stamp Co, Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker and Elle's Studio will all be playing along with us and giving away prizes along with Free Class giveaways from Big Pictures Classes! Did we mention the fabulous Guest Designers; Marion Smith AND Tammy Tutterow! These fabulous companies and artists are our Santa wish come true.

So grab the blinkie below and post it proudly on your blogs, facebook pages, anywhere you can. Spread some Holiday Helmar Cheer and let everyone you know, know about the event. You won't want to miss it!!!(psssst, some lucky Helmar fans that have this blinkie on their blogs, might just win some Holiday Helmar goodies...just sayin')

I have to say that I LOVE my project that I have to share with you guys!  Make sure to stop by on the 5th to see it :D