Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Twice the fun, with Helmar and Karen Foster Designs!


Today, I have two Helmar USA projects to share with you! Both of them feature Karen Foster Designs, one of Helmar's preferred partners. This company was so generous with their supplies! They gave us so many themed papers, stickers and embellishments to play with, it was hard to choose what to do. I finally decided on using the Sweet Sixteen and a combination of the Cruise and Baby Boy lines for my projects.




U R Fabulous!
I thought this little flip-flop gift box and matching mini card would be a cute idea for a sixteen year old! I found the paper mache box at Michaels and it's the perfect size for jewelry or even car keys!!! :)

After painting the lid of the box black, I used some of the 2 step Crackle Medium. When the lid was dry I rubbed some light pink paint into the cracks and then quickly wiped off the excess paint with a damp rag.

The rest of the box was then covered with patterned paper using the Acid Free Glue and stickers.

Before adding the 16 and flower sticker to the box and card, I brushed on a thin layer of the Acid Free Glue and then added some translucent glitter.


Supplies used:
Helmar - Crackle Medium and Acid Free Glue
Karen Foster Designs - Patterned paper and stickers.
Mark Richards - Pearls
Making Memories - Mini letter stickers
Maya Road - Stick pin
Bazzill - Tulle ribbon and cardstock
Michaels - Flip-flop box




For Your Bundle of Joy
My next project is all about a baby!!! This sailboat was purchased from Michaels also. They had a bunch of other nautical items, so if you wanted to you could alter a whole set for a nursery!!!



Most of this project was put together using the Helmar's Craft and Hobby PVA Glue.
For some dimension on the Lifebuoy, duck and "Bundle of Joy" sticker I used Liquid Scrap Dots.
The tiny buttons were applied using Gemstone glue.




Supplies used:
Helmar - Craft and Hobby PVA Glue, Liquid Scrap Dots and Gemstone glue.
Karen Foster Designs - Patterned paper and stickers.
Pink Paislee - Topsiders borders
Making Memories - Mini letter stickers and paint
American Crafts - Chipboard
Lasting Impressions - Buttons
Michaels - Sailboat

Thanks for visiting!!!

Jen :)

10 comments:

Molly said...

WOW!!! I love all of your projects, as I always do!!! You did a wonderful job!

Diana said...

Love both, but the sailboat is spectacular!

Anonymous said...

That's so funny...I bought the sailboat and a plane and made a template for the plane card. You have given me oooooodles....of inspiration for the sailboat!!!

Annette said...

Absolutely stunning as always!! Love your creations!

Babydoll said...

That flip flop is amazing!! I love the little boat too.

kate blue said...

you rock-I could never do what you do...There is a BLOG award with YOUR name on it over on my blog - come and get it when you have time!

Kate

Danielle Flanders said...

This is amazing, Jen...you should sell your creations!! Love everything you do and that TIE clip...OMG what a great idea!! You are TOO good!!
dani

Anonymous said...

omg those are soo cute! love the sailboat! come by and check out my new little swap! http://gypsymermaidlife.blogspot.com/2009/05/majestic-sea-swap.html

big mermaid hugs

toodles-
sarah

TanishaRenee said...

You never cease to dazzle me with your creativity! Love your projects!

deb said...

Jen, your work is so gorgeous!! Such attention to detail.

 
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