Helmar & Simple Stories

Thanks for stopping by my blog today. Simple Stories & Helmar Adhesives are having a blog hop today & tomorrow. There's a ton of super fun projects to see so we hope you'll join us!


I love adding embellishments to my gifts so I decided to make some paper bows using Simple Stories Handmade Holiday collection and Helmar Adhesive.

I created 2 different sized bows because I wanted a smaller one for a tag.  The basic steps are quite easy.

Larger Bow

Cut several strips of patterned paper.

8 strips of 1" x 6"

4 strips of 1" x 5"

1 strip of 1 " x 4"

Then you will gently bend the strip and adhere the ends together (they will overlap).

Punch holes in each piece (make sure to punch the holes in relatively the same place)

Begin attaching the four 1" x 5" pieces using a large brad.

Adhere another layer behind the first (using 4 strips of 1" x 6" alternating paper).

Continue until you've used all the pieces and close up the brad on the backside.

Finish by adding the smaller strip (1" x 4") to the center (just put some adhesive on one end and form into a circle shape). Put a glue dot on the brad and then press down the center piece.

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Smaller Bow

Cut several strips of patterned paper like you did for the larger bow using these measurements.

8 strips of 1" x 4"

4 strips of 1" x 3"

1 strip of 1" x 2"

Assemble the exact same way as you did for the larger bow.  This bow is about 1/2 the size of the larger one (measuring approx. 3" in diameter) so it is also be a great size to use on a card. 

 I used some Zap Dots by Helmar to add some dimension to the snowman & "Cheer" stickers.

Supplies:

Simple Stories

• Handmade Holiday 6x6 paper pad | #2701
• Handmade Holiday Fundamental Cardstock Stickers | #2702
• Handmade Holiday 12x12 paper - Handcrafted | #2707
• Handmade Holiday 12x12 paper - Bluestrip Music | #2719

Helmar Adhesive

• Zap Dots
• Quickfix Adhesive Runner

Thanks for stopping by my blog today and I hope you have fun making some bows of your own!

My desktop calendar

So I wanted to have a calendar on my desk because so often I forget what the date is. Yes! I am almost 42!! (ha! said before you did!!)

Anyways, I'm thrilled with how it turned out and it's so much easier than opening up my daytimer where I write things down (yes, I'm also lazy as well as old!)

So, here's my little calendar.

I used Royal Flush stamps (myStampBOX) for the months on each page. I wanted to keep it simple to focus on the pictures of my family.

and the other pages ....

Supplies used: myStampBOX stamps (Royal Flush), Fiskars border punch, Core'dinations cardstock, binder rings, ink (Versacolor)

So, for those of you that joined us all week over at Imaginisce - did you have fun on our mini blog hop featuring the most awesome i-top tool?? I sure hope so. Make sure to check the Imaginisce blog today for the announcement of the grand prize winner.

Also, ... don't forget to check out the big final post over at Core'dinations blog as we've been doing a swap with Helmar Adhesives all week and many fabulous projects have been showcased.

That's it for now. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

i-top Intensive & Core/Helmar Swap Week

Oh yes!! The fun continues this week.

You will definitely want to check out Imaginisce's blog this week (3rd - 6th) as each day we will be hosting a mini blog hop with several designers utilizing the i-top tool and creative amazing little projects from layouts and cards to jewellry! So much fun!!! Plus, as always, when you leave comments on the designers blogs and the Imaginisce blog you have a chance to win a fabulous i-top tool of your own and accessories.

Also starting today is another incredible blog swap featuring Core'dinations cardstock and Helmar adhesives. This inspirational swap begins today (Jan., 3rd) and ends on Friday (Jan., 7th). Many amazing designs will be featured plus you'll have chances to win, win, win!!!

So, what are you waiting for??? Get hopping!!