Saturday, March 20, 2010

WELCOME HELMAR BLOG HOPPERS!

Good Morning and thanks for playing along in the Helmar Blog Hop. You should have found your way here by way of Becky's Blog - to get all the details on our blog hop start at the Helmar Blog.

We each got to choose what Helmar product we wanted to highlight - - I am a girl who loves all things glitzy and blingy - so Helmar Gemstone Glue was the natural choice for me!

It goes on white, but dries COMPLETELY CLEAR. It is also washable, I enjoy adding rhinestone detailing to dishtowels for a little extra WOW - nice to not have to worry about the gems falling off!

I have created this topiary centerpiece for my Easter table to show off the Gemstone Glue.
The head of my topiary is made of muffin pan liners (from the Dollar Store) folded to look like carnations. I then brushed gemstone glue on the edges and dipped into White Clearsnap Glitter
I attached the glittered carnations to the styrofoam ball using Helmar Acid Free Glue.

I painted my terra cot pot yellow and added clear and yellow flat backed glass stones with gemstone glue. My dowel stick is wrapped in a white embossed ribbon, and I poured plaster of paris into the pot to hold my topiary.
Be sure to leave a comment here for a chance to win my favorite Helmar product - Gemstone Glue - for yourself! And don't forget at the end of the hop to hop back over to the Helmar Blog for a chance at the Grand Prize!
Now get on over to Pinky's Blog for a project that is sure to blow you away!
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104 comments:

Nathalie said...

What a great project for Spring!!! Love the touch of glitter on your flowers! The Gemstone glue sounds like a great product!

Kelly Massman said...

Love your yellow flower! Would love to win the Helmar Gemstone Glue! It is so hard to get those pups glued on without making a mess! Thanks!

mE said...

Must. Try .This!!

Every girl can use a little something to adhere more glitter and bling! LOVE IT!

!inky Smiles!

Leslie said...

Beautiful for a table top display! Cute flowers!

Blooberry56 said...

love it! just a bit of glitz! and I wanna see those dishtowels!!! thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

OMGGGGGGGGGG girl I LOVE LOVE this project!!! How fun! I am so trying this!

Shelley said...

I could use some clear drying glue! Gorgeous project!

lavendarrose29 said...

That is a great topiary. I love those flowers. Thanks for sharing such a great project with us.

Eva said...

OMG!!!!! This is just incredible, Shelly!!!! Only you would come up with a gorgeous project with muffin pan liners...stunning!!!

Becky said...

wow so amazing. I want to try this. too cute

Gloria said...

How cute is this Shelly. Girl learned something new again today. Love the use of the muffin cup holders. how stinking cute. Pinky sent me today. Love it. thanks for sharing.

ruth said...

I love that it is washable!!! I've often wanted to stick a gem or two on a tshirt design and didn't know what to use. Cool!

Unknown said...

talk about amazing!!!! this is the perfect addition to an Easter table. Thanks for all the great ideas and information

Viji Siddharth said...

I totally love this. I love the yellow. The Glue sounds like a must have product!

Sandy Hentzel said...

What girl doesn't love the bling! TFS!!!

Shannon said...

Such a fun project!

Carla said...

omg that is just adorable........so creative.....love it. Pinky sent me over btw! Im all about GLUE and fun stuff.........could call me an addict. LOL

pamala said...

WOOO HOOO, hey there chica! Love your beautiful springy topiary!!! Gorgeous! I haven't tried this product before, it looks like it would be fun to use.

Laurajean said...

OMG girl...your project is gorgeous...LOVE it ;) Gonna have to try this gemstone glue, looks fabulous ;)

Sara Carns said...

Oh my gosh! You must be a crafty genius, that is just gorgeous!!! Definitely going to have to try this!!!

JuliesAddiction said...

Awesome project girl!!! I wanna try these now :)

Brenda said...

I love the glitter on the edges of your flowers. What a great idea to make the flowers out of muffin liners!

marcibun said...

Beautiful! What a great idea. Love it!

Nanna said...

I love you project. Always nice to see a different use for something. Thanks for the chance to win some this amazing product!

Anonymous said...

I love those flowers! Never would have thought about using cupcake liners like that.

{raisingAlexis} said...

oh my goodness, this is awesome! I gotta make this project ... gotta win me some Gemstone Glue first, so I hope I am the lucky one!

TracyM #6773 said...

Lovely centrepiece Shelly, especially those cool flowers!!!
The gemstone glue sounds awesome, if it can secure rhinestones to dishtowels and they stay on - WOW, just love the idea of that.

Thankyou for the chance to win, TracyM

Unknown said...

This is beautiful!!

Cathy said...

Ok, now this is drop dead amazing!!!

Stunning project!

joni said...

What a gorgeous flower! Love that you can do that with the gemstone glue!

Amber (bambi64) said...

Muffin cups! Who woulda thunk! I could have used those instead of the lunchbags! lol Great project. We were on the same wave length! ;)

Me-Ma Kim said...

OH MY! What an AWESOME Idea!! Who would have thought to use cupcake liners!! Beautiful Project! Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win some Great Glue!
Me-Ma Kim

Tricia said...

Love it! Really cute! I love the glitter!
Kari D.
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Tami Bayer said...

Well, yahoo, a use for those cupcake liners taking up space in the kitchen. Wonderful project.

sandyh50 said...

Oh how glittery wonderful! I would love to make some of these flowers and try some of Helmar Gemstone Glue.

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Kim said...

What a cool product! I love the added sparkle on the edges of your flowers.

Gwen Anderson said...

Cute project!

~Kim said...

I think that I'm going to make just a carnation! theyre my favorite. Thanks for the idea. I love gems too. So this could be the answer to my frustrations.

Leslie Mozak said...

that looks so pretty!!!!

Mary said...

How lovely, nice and springy!

Abbey said...

What a great project for Mother's Day ! Thanks for sharing ! thanks for the chance to win and try your product.

Tona said...

Great project!I'll have to give this a try.

silvia said...

Fabulous topiary!!

StacyC said...

Love your flowers..

Helen said...

I love that centerpiece! This looks like such a fun product. I would use it all the time!!

Brittney said...

This is sooo pretty!

Unknown said...

This is just beautiful and I too love all things blingy - especially since I work for a glitter company :) Great adhesive too

Kelly Sas said...

What a beautiful centerpiece! I really do need to give the gemstone glue a try.

Unknown said...

great projects!!!

ScrappinCntryGrl said...

ok this is the second flower idea I have seen and you two both have outdid yourselves, this is simple and elegant...tfs the great tip!! I just had to follow you!

Ginnifer said...

Great idea with the muffin cup papers! I'm gong to try that!

Anonymous said...

WOW!!!! Just WOW!!!!!

Unknown said...

Love your topiary and the glitter on it, that gemstone glue sounds like a fantastic product. I would love to win some...

tricia said...

bbeeeaauutttiiful-have to do this-love it-great giveaway!

Heidi E. said...

Great project for spring time decor.. Thanks for sharing..

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Fabulous project!!!

Unknown said...

ok now thats got to be the cutest thing ever! And what a way to make that glue shine!

Sandra Wilson said...

Fabulous project. I just love it. I will be giving it and the clear adhesive a try. thanks

Beth Root: Music Teacher said...

Muffic pan liners...OMG....how amazing. girl, where in the world have you been hiding this idea. I am stunned!!!!! Maybe I need to say I know how to bake, just take have an exscuse to go buy those pretties and make the cool fowers!!!! Amazing! You blew me away with this one and how simple u make it look. TFS!

Karen AKA Soccerboyzmom said...

Shelly what a wonderful project. I love the idea and the patience that goes with it. Loving the glue and hoping to win some.

Scrappy Val said...

Shelly,
what a cute project!! Loved the topiary and those muffin papers do look like carnations . loved the gemstone glue and am excited that it is washable .. now I can bling up some shirts with it as well .. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Cheers ~ Scrappy Val

Unknown said...

this project just screams "welcome spring" I love those words.

Scrapenabler said...

Beautiful project!

Sophia said...

Great project, would love to win, thanks!

Robin Gibson said...

I LOVE this idea! Who knew you could make such PRETTY Flowers from cupcake papers? I'm SO going to do that! THanKS!! Love how the Gemstone Glue won't wash off! I am going to have to try me some!

Kim Sonksen said...

Goodness - this project is so fabulous. That glue seems to be a must have for those of us who like to mess with glitter

doverdi said...

Another great project idea! These are just so pretty. Definately another fun product to try. My list is growing of all these fun Helmar products to look for here in Ontario, Canada.

Unknown said...

gemstone glue? where have I been? gotta get me some of that!

Katie said...

Gorgeous yellow topiary!

🌈🌈🌈 said...

Wow!!! Now that's a topiary!

StampinCathy said...

What a fun and creative center piece. Love how you used the glitter and lovin all the adhesive on this hop. I have to try some of this amazing product.

TracyJ said...

What a fun project!

Cheryl Boglioli said...

A washable glue would be so much fun to play with. Your topiary is so pretty and looks like lots of fun to make.

Corey W. said...

I think I tried this glue - love it! great project!

Lola said...

This is sooooo cute! What a great project for the kids to try - I like the idea of thrifty materials. Thanks for sharing such a great project.

Virginia said...

This is SO cute! TFS

Belinda said...

So cute and the added glitter makes it perfect.

janis said...

i want to try this project!!!! thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win!

ellen s. said...

oh is this so cool! i love this to pieces..esp the yellow!

kreativeimagination said...

Oh simply falling in love the vibrant yellow flowers!
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Susan said...

What a darling spring centerpiece! The gem glue sounds fantastic - great that it dries clear.
Susan

Unknown said...

That's adorable! What an awesome idea!

Gail C said...

Can you see these in every spring color out there lining the walkway when the Easter bunny comes??
Gotta get crackin" to make that many!! Thanks for sharing.

beulahmom said...

Super project! Thanks for the opportunity to win the gemstone glue.

Unknown said...

How sweet!! Love it!

Trina Leeson said...

I love how you took an ordinary everyday product and turned it from ordinary to F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S!

Steph Ackerman said...

Great spring project.

Janet's Joy said...

Washable! How awesome is that!

Deborah Long said...

I LOVE bling - this is perfect!

Barb said...

I don't know how I'm going to try all these projects! Very pretty.

Liz said...

This is so cute.. I love it... You go girl...

kate blue said...

the yellow flowers are making me wish for a spring delivery of real flowers! Love them! Great tip to check out the dollar store for items; will have to look out for those.

Unknown said...

Haven't seen this product before, but it sure sounds neat! Would love to give it a try!

Lola said...

love the idea.

Noeleen said...

beautiful. beautiful. beautiful! i love your centerpiece. thanks for sharing:)

Noeleen said...

beutiful. beautiful. beautiful! i love your centerpiece! thanks for sharing:)

Tina Mayo said...

Hey this is Sillygirl from your citrus tree crop last weekend.....

Omgosh girl this is amazing!!!! you are truly amazing...I recieved my goodies yesterday..thanks so much for all my goodies..you SO ROCK!!!!!!! can't wait to try my hand cream too.. so I am doing your blog hop and learning so much from everyone..I never knew that their was so many different kinds of adhesive..thanks for you inspiration..you all are so talented!!

Rita said...

amazing... cup cake liners, huh?

Heather said...

Very pretty flowers! Very bright and cheery!

Jona Panesa said...

this is a lovely topiary Shelly!!!

Valerie Chmielak said...

That is going to look aewsome on your table! I may have to make one for my grandmother as yellow is her favorite color and she has Easter every year

morningDove said...

oh this gemstone glimmer glue looks wonderful, have to buy some.

Anonymous said...

very very beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Soooo pretttty!