Friday, June 15, 2012

Some Helmar Hopping Fun




Today we are so excited to share with you a variety of fantastic masculine projects.

We've put our Helmar arsenal to good use and want to share with you some inspiration for those last minute Fathers Day gifts.

If you have been following along, you should have hopped here from Carisa's blog.


If not, hop on back to the Helmar Blog and enjoy.

Make sure to leave comments along the way, because we will have prizes up for grabs.

AND....
If the Man in your life is super lucky, we may even send him a Helmar prize pack too.


Even though Father's Day here in Australia isn't till September, I love being organised!

It was great to be able to get some cards sorted for my father and father in law now to pop into my card box.

Especially as masculine cards can be a little difficult to create.

Well not this time thanks to a little bit of help from Helmar.
Card for my Father in Law


Card for my Dad
 Remember keeping it simple is the key to getting cards done quickly!
And just because I was so super organised I was able to get down and dirty with lots of Helmar and created a layout about my husband's love of 4WDing!

The secret to this layout was lots of Helmar Acid Free Glue, Paper Napkins, Texture Paste and not being afraid to make a major mess and just go with it...

But you will have to check out how I use this technique next week with another layout I created using the same technique!



Close up of the bottom embellishments


Close up of the top embellishments


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Now hop on over to Julie's blog where you are sure to find more Fathers Day inspiration.

If you get lost along the way, below you will find the links for the order of the hop.

Helmar blog

27 comments:

Carisa said...

awesome! i love your cards and layouts! Fabulously masculine. :D

Cheryl Walker said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your Fathers day cards, and layout!! beautiful job on all 3 hun!!
Hugs,
Cheryl

Chriss America Real said...

I love these cards and the layouts! I will be back next week to see how you did those embellishments on the bottom!

Hugs,
Chriss
america57@comcast.net
http://chrissandlou.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Your cards are perfect Michelle but that layout!!!!>>>>!!!! Love those embellies and that honeycomb design.

Sandra said...

I especially love the layout with all of its texture but the cards are ideal to give to males.

Unknown said...

Wowzers! How cool is that 4wd layout!?!? and gotta love the uber cute masculine cards :)

TracyM #6773 said...

Great cards and FABULOUS layout Michelle!!!

I will definitely be checking in to learn more about how you made the page and embellishments next week :)

Katie said...

You really outdid yourself! Such handsome Father's Day cards. That layout is just the bomb! Great grungy feel and all that texture and paint. Yummo~

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

These are all gorgeous! I loveeeeeeeee the colors and the designs!! Just FAB!!!

Debbie said...

Wonderful masculine cards! Great layout! Love the embellishments!

Kim said...

Fab cards, and especially loving that LO!
~Kim
http://crazyaboutscrapin.blogpspot.com

Miriam Prantner said...

Great projects! Loving the papers and stitching and that texture on the layout is awesome!

Kate Block said...

Great cards!! Love the layout!! The embellishments are super cool!!

My Happy Place by Vanessa said...

I love your cards and awesome LO! I'll be back to see you often! Can't get enough texture!!!

~Vanessa W

gracescraps@gmail.com said...

Wow, what amazing cards and LO. Love the hand stitching and interesting techniques on your LO!! I'm a new follower and look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work! ~ Blessings

http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

Lesley said...

All three are wonderful. I especially like the hexagons.

rlovew said...

Wonderful cards. Simple but so effective.

roch492 said...

Super Cards and so good to be way ahead of the game! Great fun Hop! Thanks!

hilde janbroers said...

your projects are stunning!! thanks for sharing.

EstherT said...

The cards are great, and the LO rocks! I love all the effort and creativity that went into that - you play way outside the box!

Christine Slak said...

My husband always says "KISS" to me. (Kep it simple, stupid) and looking at how your cards and layouts turned out, I need to follow that advice! Great inspiration!!

jaclee said...

great card. your dad will love it. The layout is awesome too! Love all the details and texturing. Very nice! Thank you.

fusiafscrapping said...

How awesome! I love your cards they are beautiful.

Anita Braddock said...

wow how Amazing love the cards AND the vintage LOOKING PAPERS ARE PERFECT. LOVE THE background papers thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

Antoinette/Cultivate Life in Joy said...

Wow...what lovely pieces..love them all.

misty said...

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! all of these! I am a texture junky so that layout is a feast for my eyes!!!

Tina Connolly said...

Wow! Love both the cards, totally awesome! And the layout is fab. Loving your work and have become a follower. TFS