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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Helmar Holiday Hop 2011


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 Linda Baldock’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.

I have kept it a little simple to show you just how easy it is to create some beautiful decorations for your Christmas festivities.  

The first share are some napkin ring holders that I created using Helmar 450 Quick Dry as well as some Helmar Fabric stiffener and draping liquid.  

To make these I simply cut some strips out of coloured felt squares.  I dipped them into the stiffener and then tied them around a cardboard tube (from an emply plastic wrap) with a little string.  I did leave a little plastic wrap around the tube to ensure the felt wouldn't stick as it dried.

When dry I simply removed it from the tube and covered the centre with some paper that I had used a border punch on each side of the strip adhering it with my 450 Quick Dry.  I also used this glue to add a layer of ribbon in the middle and some festive flowers to the top.  So quick and easy and I can't wait to put them on my table for Christmas lunch this year.

This is what they look without the napkins - as you can see they hold their shape really well!

My second little share are these personalised Christmas balls.  I love to make these every year and my Helmar 450 Quick Dry made it the EASIEST process this year.  I simply did the writing with the glue.  I had to work quickly but snuck in this photo so that you could see the process.

I  then sprinkled over some glitter and then tapped the ball to remove the excess glitter. 

 I just love how they look on my tree!


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 Nikki Sivils' blog to see another amazing Helmar Holiday project. The Holiday Hop will be open for comments until 11:59P.S.T (American time) December 4th  (6:59pm December 5th AEST), 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.


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66 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    thankyou for sharing

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  2. SammiDecember 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Loving those napkin rings.. very creative and your tree looks awesome with those baubles on it!
    Sammi
    xx

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  3. LaurieDecember 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Don't you just love writing with 450 Quick Dry? I do! I really love your napkin rings, so pretty and festive!

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  4. shirleyDecember 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Love the napkin ring holders!
    The baubles look fab on your tree.

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  5. KatieDecember 3, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Both of your projects are so festive and fun!

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  6. MarieDecember 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Such pretty projects! TFS =)

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  7. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Love the napkin rings and the Ornaments. TFS and inspiring.
    Debbie

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  8. terriavidreader (IN-USA)December 3, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Lovely napkin rings and ornaments!

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  9. UnknownDecember 3, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful projects Rebecca! Your tree is stunning!

    Hugs,
    True :D

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  10. Lydell QuinDecember 4, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    These look wonderful Beck! Your table will look very festive! Love what you did with the baubles too!

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  11. FerrellGraph-xDecember 4, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Your napkin rings are brilliant! And your personalized ornaments are fabulous too!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

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  12. AngieDecember 4, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    What adorable napkin rings! I never even thought to create something like that! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  13. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    Love the personalized ornaments and the napkin rings, awesome job!!

    miller896042 at bellsouth dot net

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  14. csroyalDecember 4, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Very nice and clever! Will be trying these projects myself.

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  15. Ellen JarvisDecember 4, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    LOVE your felted napkin rings, Beck .. must try this soon. That's the real problem with great blog hops like this one... too many ideas to cram into my muffin-head. Too little time!

    Well, Merry Christmas!

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

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  16. Connie MercerDecember 4, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    hi Beck~love these cuties and the ornaments fabulous use of Helnar!!!

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  17. IRUNINCIRCLESDecember 4, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    My kids love decorating their own ornaments...have never put their names on them, but that is a great idea! :) TFS!

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  18. pruttybirdDecember 4, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    The napkin rings are sooo pretty and I love the ornaments. Love glitter :)

    pruttybird at comcast dot net

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  19. SelmaDecember 4, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Your napkin rings are beautiful and love the personalized ornaments. Your tree is beautiful.

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  20. DawnllDecember 4, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Such wonderful personal ideas to share-love the napkin ring holders

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  21. JeanDecember 4, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Love the projects you have done. So very creative and inspiring!!

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  22. TanyaDecember 4, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    awesome projects! I really love the napkin rings, so clever!

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  23. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Very cute ornaments. I've got to get some of the fabric stiffener. I just love your napkin ring project.

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  24. Carolyn KingDecember 4, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    This is awesome. Definitely making some ornaments with my kids names this year!

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  25. SuzDecember 4, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    pretty projects thanks for sharing

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  26. LeslieDecember 4, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    I'm blown away by all the clever and wonderful ideas on this blog hop! I can see why you are a member of this DT.

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  27. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Fabulous napkin holders. TFS!

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  28. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Beautiful projects - I especially love the ornaments!!

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  29. LeanneDecember 4, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Awesome! Love ur personalization to the Christmas balls. Your tree looks very festive!
    ;)

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  30. connieDecember 4, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  31. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Every stop along the way of the hop Beck, my jaw drops a little more. These are beautiful. Man are we lucky to have you on this team.

    Love ya
    Erika

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  32. Lillian ChildDecember 4, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Your tree is absolutely beautiful. And what a sweet and quick idea for personalized ornaments. thanks for sharing!!

    I am now a follower of your blog. So very nice to meet you! Stop over to my blog sometime and give me a shout out! And Happy Holidays to you and yours!!

    http://lillianchild.blogspot.com

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  33. jennifer mittenDecember 4, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Love these napkin rings and ornaments!

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  34. Nikki December 4, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Love those napkin rings! This is a project I might do for my Christmas Day dinner!

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  35. Nikki December 4, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Love those napkin rings! This is a project I might do for my Christmas Day dinner!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I love your napkin rings, great idea!

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  37. Jenny McGeeDecember 4, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Cute napkin rings and ornaments. Thanks for sharing. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

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  38. JackieDecember 4, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    These are so special, thanks for sharing!

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  39. DianaDecember 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    i love it!! they are cute!

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  40. EstherTDecember 4, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    I love those little napkin rings - they are such a great way to dress up the dinner table! The personalized bulbs are adorable.

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  41. Linda CarsonDecember 4, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Lovely napkin rings! Truly inspirational!

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  42. nicollelovesscrapbooking.blogspot.comDecember 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Pretty projects!

    www.nicollelovesscrapbooking.com

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  43. SandieDecember 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Very nice. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  44. LinnDecember 4, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    great projects thanks for the inspiration

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  45. Martha RichardsonDecember 4, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Love the napkin rings...fabulous idea!

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  46. ChareenDecember 4, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Hello Bec

    Love the use of the fabric for napkin rings. It's my turn to host Christmas lunch next year. Keeping this idea handy.

    Thanks for sharing

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  47. CreativSpiritDecember 4, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Hi Rebecca

    Beautiful napkin rings, so nice for the festive table, and I love what you've done with the Christmas baubles, thanks.

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  48. SandiDecember 4, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    love the napkin holders..always want to make them and never do...they are now at the top of my list..thanks so much...love that 450....

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  49. SamDecember 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Fabulous ideas :)

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  50. UnknownDecember 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Awesome ideas!!! THANKS for sharing!!

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  51. JPScrapsDecember 4, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Great idea on the napkin rings..they're fabulous. I like the ornaments too.

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  52. AudreyDecember 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Wonderful, to see a new way to use my 450.
    Audrey

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  53. quilt4fun2December 4, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Clever job on your ornaments...they will make great gifts. Your napkin rings are very pretty too. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  54. BethDecember 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    The projects are really cute and sound easy. Thanks for sharing.

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  55. SusanDecember 4, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful napkin rings and the fabulous personalized ornaments. Your tree looks beautiful!

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  56. Miriam PrantnerDecember 4, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Love those napkin ring holders. What a great idea!

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  57. ShariDecember 5, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    The napkin rings are awesome! Love the glittered ornaments too. Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  58. Angie BlomDecember 5, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    this is amazing. love the napkin holders and the ornaments with the names.. would make a great teachers gift.

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  59. Bonnie GarbyDecember 5, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Super projects! Thanks so much for sharing them.

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  60. Cheryl BoglioliDecember 5, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Ooooh, hadn't thought about using that with felt. Love your projects.

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  61. TheresaDecember 5, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Great ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  62. redjanfanDecember 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I like your idea of a personal ornament annually. I've always bought my daughter a mouse ornament every year. Her nickname as a baby was "Mouse" and I've just carried the theme on 33 Christmas's later.
    Love the so simple napkin holders. Thanks for sharing

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  63. Mary Ann JenkinsDecember 5, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Cute ornaments, and the napkin rings are darling too!! So easy to make, but looks like you did so much!!

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  64. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Love your name ornaments! I think I'll make some and use them as gift tags!
    scrapthis @ aol com

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  65. Rae CooperDecember 5, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Great ideas Beck - thanks for sharing!

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  66. CarisaDecember 5, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    wow! I love your napkin rings and all the fabulous ornament inspiration!

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