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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Helmar Holiday Hop


It’s that time of year where we all start thinking of the holidays so what better way to get your Holiday spirit than a great Helmar Holiday Hop?

Filled with so much Holiday cheer and some amazing projects featuring all the different Helmar Adhesives.

Hello everyone and welcome to my stop on the Helmar Holiday Hop.

If you have been following along, you should have hopped here from L. Grace Lauer’s blog.

If not, you just have to stop at the Helmar Blog and start from the beginning.

There are goodies along the way and we don’t want you to miss a thing.

Getting ready for the festive season has been lots of fun in our household. With four children, everyone is eager to be involved and get busy creating for Christmas.

This year however there has been one change in our household in the countdown for Christmas. We have discovered that our youngest child is unable to eat chocolate (quite a hard thing when she lives in a house of Chocoholics... hehehehehe). Do you think I could find an advent calendar anywhere that doesn't have chocolate but still lets my kids satisfy their sweet tooth !!!!! NOPE !!!!

So this year, we I had to get creative with a little help from Helmar. I decided to make our own advent calendar that the kids can change around the days easily and have popped a bowl of jelly bean next to the calendar for the little sweet tooth's!

Was quite an easy task with a little help from a child's paint by numbers mini canvas and easel and some of my favourite Helmar adhesives


and here's my calendar





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 Angie Blom's 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.

TFL, M x
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72 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Thankyou for sharing this project, am so enjoying this blog hop today

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  2. SammiDecember 3, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    This looks AWESOME!!
    Sammi
    xx

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  3. LaurieDecember 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    That is brilliant! Would make a great perpetual calendar too!

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  4. shirleyDecember 3, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Fabulous project!

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  5. KatieDecember 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Well, that is one pretty advent calendar! I bet your kiddos are loving changing the numbers on this.

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  6. MarieDecember 3, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Such a pretty calendar! TFS =)

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  7. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Michelle great canvas. TFS
    Debbie

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  8. terriavidreader (IN-USA)December 3, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Very nice calendar! Love it displayed on the easel too.

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  9. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Oh Michelle....That is stunning!
    Do you need my mailing address? ;)

    Hugs,
    True :D

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  10. FerrellGraph-xDecember 3, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    The texture on the base of the canvas looks awesome! What a fun countdown calendar!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

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  11. Lydell QuinDecember 3, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Ohhh Michelle....this is stunning! Love this little calendar!

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  12. pruttybirdDecember 4, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Wow ... this is gorgeous. Great job :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  13. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Awesome Advent Calendar, beautiful job!!

    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  14. AngieDecember 4, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Beautiful project!

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  15. Carolyn KingDecember 4, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    What a beautiful and useful decoration for the golidays! Your embellishments are wonderful!!

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  16. csroyalDecember 4, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Oh my heck this is gorgeous!!

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  17. Ellen JarvisDecember 4, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    BEAUTIFUL calendar!!! I'm sure your family will love it for years to come. Thank you for sharing!

    Merry Christmas.

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

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  18. IRUNINCIRCLESDecember 4, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Oooh! Lovely!! What a great idea...and so sad for your little one who can't eat chocolate...jelly beans are a fine substitution! lol New follower! Shannon_Corbin@live.com

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  19. SelmaDecember 4, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    What a beautiful calendar.

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  20. DawnllDecember 4, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Such a fun project to share-wonderful layers.

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  21. JeanDecember 4, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    What a wonderful way to count down! I need to get some Helmar crackle.

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  22. TanyaDecember 4, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    this is beautiful! I love count down calenders, this one is so fun! and now I need crackle paint. :)

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  23. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Sorry to hear about your DD's allergy. What a bummer, especially for a girl. BTW, love your project.

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  24. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Lovely project! TFS!

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  25. LeslieDecember 4, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    This would also be a great idea for a household without children!

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  26. SuzDecember 4, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    beautiful project thanks for the inspiration

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  27. LeanneDecember 4, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Fun way to make all the kids happy. Gorgeous project!
    TFS!
    ;)

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  28. connieDecember 4, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Great project! like how numbers are stored in back of canvas.

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  29. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Michelle, This is fantastic. The papers, the crackle the the the EVERYTHING!!!!

    Love it

    Toodles
    Erika

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  30. Lillian ChildDecember 4, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    You have such a lovely creative style. This project is stunning! And I adore your blog design! Wish I were techy enough to know how to create such a beautiful blog page! I am now a follower. So very nice to meet you! Stop over to my blog sometime and give me a shout out!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  31. jennifer mittenDecember 4, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    This is gorgeous! What a great addition for the holiday mantle...

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  32. Nikki December 4, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    This is so pretty and a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  33. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    That is very pretty and I love the details you added!

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  34. Connie MercerDecember 4, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    what a beautiful project!!! I love the helmar crackle too!!!

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  35. Jenny McGeeDecember 4, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    So pretty, love the vintage look. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

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  36. SandieDecember 4, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    This is FANTASTIC!!! I think I'm going to try this. i'll need to do it quickly to get in all of December. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  37. quilt4fun2December 4, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Nice job on the Advent board...love the flowers too!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  38. DianaDecember 4, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    what a beautiful advent piece!! love it

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  39. JackieDecember 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Oh my, this is drop dead gorgeous!!!

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  40. EstherTDecember 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a great idea for using one of those little canvases! I'm so sorry about your little one - a chocolate allergy would be horrible this time of year!

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  41. Renee VDecember 4, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    What a great idea to have the tiles stored behind the easel!! And very sweet of you to improvise for your child! Nothing we wont do for them is there? ;)

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  42. KathyGielowDecember 4, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Love your holiday project!

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  43. Linda CarsonDecember 4, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Outstanding artwork! I didn't realize they sold crackle!

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  44. Beck BeattieDecember 4, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love the calendar... I always find them a great way to stay on track at this busy time! Beautiful project too!! xxx

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  45. CarolDecember 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    A perfect Advent calendar for adults! So many are geared toward children. Love love love this. Thank you for sharing it!

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  46. nicollelovesscrapbooking.blogspot.comDecember 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Pretty project! Truly inspirational..:)

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  47. Martha RichardsonDecember 4, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Oh my how cool! Another great idea for me to add to my to do list!

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  48. LinnDecember 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    great project i would love to try that crackle medium very nice

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  49. ChareenDecember 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    very pretty love the detail.

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  50. CreativSpiritDecember 4, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks for a beautiful project Michelle. Merry Christmas.

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  51. Miriam PrantnerDecember 4, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Great countdown calendar! Love all the details and elements!

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  52. SandiDecember 4, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    now how stinkin cute is that...a for sure to make project..thanks soo much....

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  53. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Cute project! Thanks for sharing!!

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  54. HeatherDecember 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Great calendar it is beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.

    God Bless
    Heather Pullen
    Blessed2cre8.blogspot.com

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  55. JPScrapsDecember 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Beautiful advent calendar!

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  56. KimDecember 4, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    What a great idea for all the months. A personal calendar. :)

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  57. GramjakDecember 4, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    This is truly a beautiful calendar for every month, as it really is decorative and sparks up the surroundings! Love your creativity!

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  58. BethDecember 4, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    This is a beautiful advent calendar. Love how it turned out.

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  59. SusanDecember 4, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Super countdown calendar! Love the little easel and your beautiful touches.

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  60. SamDecember 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Love all the detail on this project ..beautiful :)

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  61. ShariDecember 4, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Love the canvas piece...so cute and would be perfect for my grandson who is asking my daughter daily..."how many more days?" Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  62. Angie BlomDecember 5, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    This is awesome, I love the jellybean bowl idea.. and your advent came out amazing!! I am sure the kids won't miss the chocolate!

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  63. Cheryl BoglioliDecember 5, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    I love this idea. I may have to try something like this too. Love your colors.

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  64. TheresaDecember 5, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Second time doing a Helmar blog hop. Not disappointed at all by the ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  65. Mary Ann JenkinsDecember 5, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Your calendar is beautiful! So very cute sitting on the easel :) Gives me an idea to make a little one like this to have out everyday, not just for Christmas!!

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  66. redjanfanDecember 5, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    what a great idea, individual days displayed and not the whole calander. I pinned it on pintrest too. Thanks for sharing.

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  67. Renee AsletteDecember 5, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Great project!! Love the colours you have used and the detail is stunning!

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  68. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    What a good idea! Ive been looking for something that would keep from having to create a bunch of little boses or what not and I think this just may be the ticket!
    scrapthis @ aol dot com

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  69. Rae CooperDecember 5, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Great Calendar idea - love all the details!!

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  70. CarisaDecember 5, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    this is absolutely beautiful!!

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  71. AngDecember 5, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Wow very nice, love all the dimension.

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  72. Becky MooreDecember 6, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    That is so terrific!! Thanks for sharing with us.

    smilesmoore2 atverizon dotnet

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