2 Day Simple Stories & Helmar Adhesive Blog Share

No scrapper can do without adhesive but for the Simple Stories/Helmar adhesive blog swap, I tried to think of the different adhesives and their uses. 

Of course you can't go past the 3D foam squares for adding dimension - I especially love using then with the Simple Stories stickers! I even cut some squares smaller to use with the smaller Typeset letters. The Quick Dry Adhesive was perfect for adhering my fabric accents and buttons  and lastly, the Dodz Adhesive Dots inspired me to try something different. I simply adhered them to my layout and added crystal glitter over the top for a subtle effect. They are the perfect size also to fit into the dots on the Sn@p Bubbles patterned paper! 

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Simple Stories Sn@p Products Used:

• #2806 Sn@p Bubbles patterned paper
• #2837 Pink Chevron
• #2802 Sn@p Life Fundamental Stickers
• #4020 Sn@p Letter stickers
• #4021 Sn@p Typeset stickers

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Today as part of the Helmar Adhesive blog hop, I'd like to share the cover of my Document Christmas album.  After some indecision on my part, I couldn't decide between the red and the brown binding, I've finally come up with a simple design that I love. 

I'm using Simple Stories' Handmade Holiday as the base of my album's design, and then I'm mixing in bits and pieces from my stash to add hints of black, silver and gold.  Given that, I thought the black and white striped ribbon would be a perfect accent for my cover.  I used Helmar's Quick-fix Permanent Adhesive Runner to attach the ribbon as well as the doily and the snowflake to my cover.

The snowflake was cut using my Silhouette Cameo and I misted it with Studio Calico's Mister Huey Shine to add a pretty silver sparkle to my cover.  If you turn the album to just the right angle, you can see how it really does shine.

I like the keep the covers of my mini albums rather flat since I store them on the same shelves as my other scrapbook albums.  So, to adhere the decorate flair button to  my album I removed the foam adhesive backing that it originally came with and used Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Adhesive instead.

This worked out perfectly since the Quick Dry Adhesive is a lot stronger than the foam adhesive the button came with.  I'm pretty sure that little flair button is now on there to stay!  Thanks for letting me share my album cover with you, and a big thank you to Helmar for the great adhesives they gave our team to work with!

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For my project, I used almost every type of adhesive Helmar gave us to work with! For gluing my pages, I used the EZ Dots roller. It rolls on easily and is very sticky so I didn't need to use much at all!
I used Crafty Foam Tape for the "Be Merry. Be Bright." banner across my page- I love that I can cut as much as adhesive as I need. I also used 3d Foam Squares to give my main photo and the star accent near my title more dimension.

I created a paper bow using foam squares to keep the bow loops propped up- it's great so it doesn't get smashed when you put it into a page protector. Last, I added in a few metallic pearls but I always find that I end up pulling off their adhesive backing- this is where the Quick Dry Adhesive works wonders! Just a small dab on the back and they are stuck down for good! Thanks so much to Helmar for the chance to work with such quality products!

Supplies Used:
Handmade Holiday Collection Kit #2700
Handmade Holiday Simple Basics Kit #2724
Handmade Holiday Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers #2702
Handmade Holiday Expressions Cardstock Stickers #2703

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I made this Printer's Tray and I used the Quickfix Adhesive Runner to affix the background papers in the tray.

Then to add dimension I used the Zapdots Black Square 1/4" pop-up adhesive to make stickers and elements pop off the tray. I love these little dots and have used them on every project I have done the last month!

Thanks Helmar for sponsoring the Simple Stories team!

Kay

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I love adding embellishments to my gifts so I decided to make some paper bows using Simple Stories Handmade Holiday collection and Helmar Adhesive.

I created 2 different sized bows because I wanted a smaller one for a tag.  The basic steps are quite easy. Please pop over to my blog (Me & My Thoughts) to find out how I made these.

Larger Bow

I used patterned paper strips of various lengths, bending them & adhering the ends together with some Quickfix Permanent Adhesive. I assembled the pieces together using a brad.

Adhere the last 4 strips behind the rest and close the brad in place.

Finish by adding the smaller strip (1" x 4") to the center (just put some adhesive on one end and form into a circle shape). Put a glue dot on the brad and then press down the center piece.

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Smaller Bow

Assemble the exact same way as you did the larger bow.  This bow is about 1/2 the size of the larger one (measuring approx. 3" in diameter) so it is also be a great size to use on a card. 

(my blog shares all the measurements)

 I used some Zap Dots by Helmar to add some dimension to the snowman & "Cheer" stickers.

Supplies:

Simple Stories

• Handmade Holiday 6x6 paper pad | #2701
• Handmade Holiday Fundamental Cardstock Stickers | #2702
• Handmade Holiday 12x12 paper - Handcrafted | #2707
• Handmade Holiday 12x12 paper - Bluestrip Music | #2719

Helmar Adhesive

• Zap Dots
• Quickfix Adhesive Runner

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and I hope you have fun making some bows of your own!

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Comments

[Sue Alg]

What wonderful inspirations. I just have to "recreate" the Printer's Tray and I will be creating some bows to top my packages.

[Saundra Rega]

These projects are just beautiful! I really Love the printer's tray! I need to try this in the future.

I am a follower of both Simple Stories and Helmar.

[Miriam Prantner]

Beautiful projects! I am ALWAYS reaching for my Helmar 450! The Painter's Tray is to die for!

[Miriam Prantner]

Forgot to mention that I have been a fan of both you guys for some time now

[Heather Sweet]

I love all these projects! Thanks for the inspiration! I especially love the painter's tray. I think I will be doing that to showcase some of my wedding photos. I love learning about different adhesives. I'm definitely going to be picking up some of that Helmar 450!

[Carla Hundley]

That's alot of cute projects! Thanks
for all the great ideas.

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[Jamie Greene]

I love te album, I did something similar with mine:)

[Michele D]

so excited about the instructions to make my own paper bows!

[Wendy Crowe]

I am always looking for inspiration for my painter's trays. This one is fabulous!! And I love the do it yourself bows! Awesome projects today!

[Kayla Foister]

Their all really cute projects! I love the layout and the painter's tray. I have been wanting to alter one for a while now!

[Romy]

Such amazing creations! They really show the versatility of both Simple Stories and Helmar products.

[Barbara Staradumsky]

Oh wow..there are so many projects on this post that I want to do it's amazing. I'm going to be pinning away! I have some of the Simple Stories papers to do them with, but of course I always need more! he he
I use a lot of Helmar's products but I've never tried the Dodz Adhesive Dots..they look so so cool..I'm adding this to my scrapbooking "must get list"! Happy Holidays!

[Sharon Gullikson]

SO much to love! The layout splotches, the texture of the papers, the colors.....I've been a follower for quite a while.

[Ange]

Great projects! Love the paper made bow, I'm going to remember that. :)

[sandeeNC]

This is my first time over to visit your blog, and I also "liked" you on FB. I'm an avid Helmars user though so you and Helamrs made a great combintaion, loved your projects, very clever and pretty! Blog hopping from the hills of North Carolina :)

[Beverly Jordan]

Wow! These projects are so gorgeous!! You had me at the first layout!! Love love love! Am pinning these to my Holiday projects just so I can keep track of all the scrapping I am going to do once Christmas is over and I have more time!!!! :)

[jpscraps]

Gorgeous projects! I really like them all. Everyone has such awesome talent.

[Katie B.]

I love that first layout about the gingerbread! The kraft paper goes so well with the subject, and I love the bright colors with it. Awesome design. Also love the bow towards the end! All wonderful projects! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

[Dawnll]

Oh my word ,everyone did so many beautiful projects- so much inspiration. Love all the papers and fabulous colors
Thanks for the inspiration

[Carol B]

Wonderful projects, thanks for the great inspiration!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

[Roberta @ The Papercrafting League]

Where will I start? I love adhesive! I am very interested in trying the bottled liquid adhesive 450 Quick Dry Adhesive! I think having a strong liquid would work much better than what I am curently using to decorate and embellish the covers of linen and chipboard albums! I also am interested in trying the techniques to make my own bows for packages! I save all of my scraps from every Simple Stories collection I have, and these bows would work for any occasion! Thanks a bunch! Roberta
mrsme6th at bellsouth dot net

[Yvonne Williams]

What great projects today. Beautiful papers, love the handmade bows, the layout, the album oh I don't know. All of them I quess lol

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WOW - what a FABULOUS collection of projects!!!
THANK YOU for sharing so much crafty inspiration :)

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Love these projects, and thanks for all the info on adhesives!!!

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