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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Helmar's Holiday Blog Hop, Comment Candy, and a Tutorial!


Hi Everyone!

Christmas is less than a month away and I'm guessing by now, you are in full prepping for the holidays mode! 
Well, the Helmar Hotties girls are for sure! We have all created some fun projects to inspire you to get a little crafty this Christmas. 

Welcome to Helmar's Holiday blog hop!
If you are here from sweet Jessica's blog, you're in the right place! If you just happened on here, you'll want to head on back to our Helmar blog so you don't miss a thing. ;)

I wanted to do something a little different from my normal card, so I created a Christmas pin using lots of Helmar products and eggshells. You heard it right....EGGSHELLS!  :)

Here is my pin:



If you would like to see how to create the eggshell mosaic base for my pin. just check out this video.
(if you want to continue the hop then watch the video, please become a follower and/or bookmark my blog, so you can find your way back when you are finished hopping.



In the video, you saw me use lots of Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive and Helmar Decoupage. I also used Helamr products to assemble my pin.
The Poinsettia Die cut was pieced together with 450 Quick Dry Adhesive.


I attached the poinsettia to the pin base with Helamr Scrap Dots. I love using Scrap Dots for adding floral embellishments because you can easily tip and position them exactly how you want them and it also keeps them popped up better then just gluing them down with regular glue. :)


Here is another pin that I created with the same technique.



Did you like my Poinsettia Christmas pin? Just leave a comment below and you could win it!  :)

Make sure you leave a comment at every stop because the elves of Helmar will be giving away prizes to some lucky Helmar fans. Now hop on over to Carisa’s beautiful blog to see another amazing Helmar Holiday project. The Holiday Hop will be open for comments until 11:59P.S.T December 4th , so take a look and enjoy a little holiday spirit from all of us on the Helmar Team. Thanks again for stopping by today and Happy Holidays


 Thanks so much for hopping by today!

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78 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    wow, looks great

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  2. SammiDecember 3, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Oh these are beautiful!!! LOVE those hearts!!
    Sammi
    xxx

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  3. shirleyDecember 3, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Love your Christmas pin!

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  4. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Looks amazing. Beautiful colors! Love it.

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  5. LaurieDecember 3, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Beautiful pin, I am going to try that technique. Eggshells, who would have thunk it! I also love your digi stamps.

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  6. KatieDecember 3, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Both pins are gorgeous!

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  7. MarieDecember 3, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Such a beautiful pin! TFS =)

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  8. FerrellGraph-xDecember 3, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Oh True your Christmas pin is genius! I love the colors and texture of it! Someone will be lucky to have your artwork!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

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  9. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Wow True how beautiful is that and you made it look so easy. TFS
    Debbie

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  10. debbDecember 3, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    True- these are beautiful! I can not wait to try them! I will have to try some Hellmar products- they look like they do an amazing job! I am heading to their site now to check it out!

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  11. Dee in N.H.December 3, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Wow!! That is amazing! How beautiful your pins are! Love them!

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  12. Lydell QuinDecember 3, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Oh my goodness.....what a cool technique....and the result is nothing short of gorgeous!!!!

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  13. SmilynStefDecember 3, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous ... off to try to find me a tube of scrap dots ... what a cool product.

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  14. AngieDecember 3, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Stunning pins! Oh my goodness, just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

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  15. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Your pin is terrific, thanks soo much for the how to!!

    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  16. Sandy ODecember 3, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oh My Gosh! this is stunning! What a great way to use egg shells. In the past 2 years I have started to do egg art and, though you used chicken eggs, it is a wonderful way to use the goose egg shells that have broken while cutting. I absolutely love it. thank you so much for sharing this wonderful project idea.

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  17. JanetDecember 3, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

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  18. TanyaDecember 3, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    oh my goodness, it's beautiful, and so different, never heard of using eggshells, how cool is that!

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  19. Ellen JarvisDecember 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    OH my goodness, True :D, your poinsettia pin is to DIE FOR!!! I absolutely love it. I hope that I am blessed to win it, though your video is so terrific that it's given me a good idea how to make one for myself. Can you tell me what dies you used for the poinsettia? It is LOVELY!!!!!!!!! I'm off to purchase more Helmar products. I think I need that decoupage tub ... the rest I have. Oh, I am drooling now.

    Merry Christmas!!

    Fondly,
    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    E-mail: cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  20. Connie MercerDecember 3, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Tudy, what a beautiful piece. I'm gonna try to make one later today!!! love how your mind works:):):)

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  21. IRUNINCIRCLESDecember 3, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Those are gorgeous! The green one is my favorite...who woulda thunk of using eggshells! :) shannon_corbin@live.com

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  22. SelmaDecember 3, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous. I have heard of this technique but never done it. Just fabulous!

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  23. DawnllDecember 3, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    True this is totally amazing! How creative that you would think of using egg shells-now I have seen everything...lol
    Thanks for sharing the steps
    So beautiful

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  24. JeanDecember 3, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wow - How beautiful!!! Would never have guess how you make these!

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  25. SherryDecember 3, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    gorgeous pins!!

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  26. Carolyn KingDecember 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    How cool! Looks beautiful!

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  27. SuzDecember 3, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    cool technique thanks for the inspiration

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  28. hodginsDecember 3, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    These are absolutely beautiful! I'm heading to YouTube now to check it out!

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  29. csroyalDecember 3, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Very cool, True! One thing I can easily come up with is egg shells (usually I'm walking on them!).

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  30. LeanneDecember 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    O my, this is beautiful!! Two gorgeous pins and eggshells? Fantastic recycling! hehehe.
    Thanks for sharing your beautiful projects with those amazing Helmar products.
    ;)

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  31. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Fantastic idea! Love it! The blue and green one is so pretty, I think I'll have to make one like it myself! :-D

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  32. connieDecember 3, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    This is beautiful! I would have NEVER thought to use eggshells. Thanks for sharing the video.

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  33. Maryann LaursenDecember 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Such a wonderful idea and it is just gorgeous, and do I like it? YES I sure do and would love to win it.

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  34. Lindsay Craftymonster81December 3, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Fab project, thanks for sharing
    Lindsay xx

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  35. Nikki December 3, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This is so pretty! I love homemade gifts and this one is perfect!

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  36. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    True, you are absolutely amazing. This pin is going to make its way to one happy artsy fartsy person. I'll be trying my luck with this this weekend.

    Thank you True for all you do

    Happy Holidays
    ERika

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  37. Lillian ChildDecember 3, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    True, you NEVER fail to impress and delight me with your creativity. I so want to make (or win) one of these pin creations. That blue/green pin is SO pretty. What an inspiration you are. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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  38. JackieDecember 3, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    OMG, this is sooo amazing and creative! <3

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  39. ecpiercyDecember 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    True, these are beautiful! Thanks for the opportunity and the tutorial!

    Merry Christmas!

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  40. DianaDecember 3, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    i love those hearts!!!

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  41. LeslieDecember 3, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Fascinating! I've never seen this technique before!

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  42. EstherTDecember 3, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    That's amazing - I have to go add it to pinterest so that I know I'll be able to find it again! My six-year-old watched it with me and he gives you a thumbs-up! :)
    Thank you!

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  43. jennifer mittenDecember 3, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I love love love this pin! I am taking some time to eatch your tutorial before I move on:-)

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  44. PamDecember 3, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    This pin is so beautiful! I am in love with the mosaic heart & the poinsttia. Fantastic work!

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  45. Beck BeattieDecember 3, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    OMG that is cute. love the idea and concept. beautiful share Trudy xxx

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  46. CarolDecember 3, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Oh man ... this is gorgeous! What a fabulous idea. I'll be back to watch the video and will definitely be keeping an eye on your blog! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

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  47. LinnDecember 3, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    nice mosaics thanks for the inspiration, great tut

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  48. Martha RichardsonDecember 3, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I will never look at an egg in the same way...genius idea!

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  49. nicollelovesscrapbooking.blogspot.comDecember 3, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Gorgeous pin!..:)

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  50. ChareenDecember 3, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Hello D. Inspirational. Love the title of your blog too. Thanks for sharing

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  51. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    You are just too darned clever. Your creation is beautiful.

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  52. CreativSpiritDecember 3, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    What a gorgeous project True, I've watched the video and am going to try out this project this afternoon. I have my Helmar glue here and will put it to work.

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  53. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Trudy, it's gorgeous! You are so creative :O)

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  54. SandieDecember 3, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    What fantastic work!!! And a FAB blog. I definitely joined, so that I can come back and check it all out. Your work is truly inspirational. Love it.

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  55. Sandi RunyanDecember 3, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    absolutely stunning...thanks so much for sharing....

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  56. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    That pin looks amazing!!!

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  57. JPScrapsDecember 3, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    The pins are beautiful!

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  58. BethDecember 4, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    The pointsetta pin (and other pin) are both great. I never thought of eggshells as a crafting material. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  59. CherylDecember 4, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    Wow! So beautiful and creative! I need to start thinking of everything as possible crafting material!! :)

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  60. SusanDecember 4, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Hi True, Thanks for a wonderful tutorial on how to make your mosaic pins. They look so beautiful and it's great how unique each one becomes with the touches of ink and the addition of bling. Wonderful!

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  61. SamDecember 4, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    awesome idea ..love it !!

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  62. Miriam PrantnerDecember 4, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    This is so neat! Thanks for the great video!

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  63. ShariDecember 4, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    OMGosh...so creative. I think I'd adorn that beauty on my Christmas tree!

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  64. Angie BlomDecember 4, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    wowza.. this is awesome and how cool to use egg shells. you totally rock Trudy!

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  65. Bonnie GarbyDecember 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    WOW!!!! You just knocked my socks off (and now my feet are cold!! lol)What a terrific project and a great tutorial. I have a friend who would LOVE a pin like one of these and I'm going to try to find time to try and make one myself. You've outdone yourself. This is my favorite project on the hop!!

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  66. Cheryl BoglioliDecember 4, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    oooh...so so pretty. I can see this technique used for different mixed media applications. It was a Eggcelent tutorial. ;-)

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  67. TheresaDecember 4, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Glad I saw this BEFORE I mixed my Christmas cookies. Can't wait to do this. Will make great gifts for at least there people I know. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  68. redjanfanDecember 4, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I love your pin. I posted to Pinterest, and said I could see this technique as a card, jewellery or even a box top for my vanity or gift. Beautiful beautiful work. Thanks for sharing

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  69. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    wow, ultra cool technique!

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  70. Mary Ann JenkinsDecember 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    WOW these are beautiful!!! Eggshells...wow...eggshells, who would have thought. :)
    Love the tutorial, this is something totally new to me, and I loved watching.

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  71. My Happy Place by VanessaDecember 4, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Loved your awesome video on the eggshell pin!!! I've never seen anyone use eggshells before! I love learning new techniques!!! Well done YOU!!!

    ~Vanessa W

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  72. quilt4fun2December 4, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Very beautiful projects and the Helmar worked great to hold it all together. Love it all!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  73. Rae CooperDecember 4, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    LOVE IT - will definitely be having ago at this!!

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  74. Rae CooperDecember 4, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Lucky Jess's chicken is laying again lol!!

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  75. CarisaDecember 5, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    this is incredible! wow, i never ever would have thought to use eggshells in such a creative artful way!! thanks for sharing the tutorial as well!!!

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  76. Sherri CaramicoDecember 5, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    AMAZING!! LOVE THE EGGSHELLS!

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  77. Shelly SchmidtDecember 6, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Oh- you brought me back to my childhood when I would spend all afternoon making stuff like this...of course yours looks alot better with Alcohol inks- how cool the way the ink spreads! Thanks for sharing a fun video!

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  78. SusanLotusDecember 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Really beautiful creations!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. Makes what I do worthwhile! :)
Hugs,
True :)