Getting "Festive" with Authentique Paper & Helmar!

Authentique Paper and Helmar are teaming up over the next couple of days to bring you tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Helmar products!

After you check out the projects here on the Authentique Paper blog, be sure to head on over to the Helmar blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team  have in store for you today!

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Shellye McDaniel

Finding new and unusual ornaments to make is always fun!

This version of the Tear-Drop Ornament can be made in 

various sizes and thicknesses, depending upon the type of 

papers you choose to use.  For this ornament, I've taken a

a half of a sheet of Authentique's 

FESTIVE Jolly & Believe papers.  

You could also use an entire 12x12 sheet if both sides of

the patterned paper will work with the look you're wanting.

To start, cut six pieces of 4x6 papers

 (three from each pattern).

Next, score (as shown) so that each paper measures 2x6.

Freehand a shape onto the inside of the folded paper.
You may want to practice on scratch paper beforehand or
use a template.  If you have a Cricut or SVG files, you could
use those to make a template...a snowflake shape would also
be cute!

Trim with scissors and then repeat with the next five pieces

 of paper. Alternate patterns and glue together with

Helmar's Quick Dry Adhesive;

 allow to dry between each layer.

Once you have glued three of the papers together,

add a loop of baker's twine or ribbon to the center and

glue in place.  This will be the hanger, so adjust length as desired.

For my piece, I glittered the Jolly Paper with an

iridescent glitter; allow to dry.  A red jingle bell was

 attached to the bottom point.

I chose one of the Believe patterns as the front, focal point of the

ornament.  Using a "skip every two dots" approach, I added small

adhesive pearls to several of the dots.  I then trimmed out the edge

in a baker's twine.

To create the layered embellishment, I used several stickers

from the Festive Details 12x12 Stickers and

Helmar's Zapdots to add dimension between the pieces.

 Punch a 1.5" circle from one of the patterned papers and then, using

a hole punch, create a smaller hole in the center.  Thread your hanger

through the smaller hole and attach the larger circle to the top of

the ornament with Helmar's Quick Dry Adhesive.

Decorate the top with a ribbon bow and a small embellishment.

You're now ready for hanging or gift-giving.

Personalize and date each one to make a one-of-a-kind

keepsake for your family members and friends!

SUPPLIES:

Authentique- Festive: Jolly and Believe Papers; Details 12x12 Sticker Sheet

Helmar- Quick Dry Glue and Zapdots Foam Adhesives

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Natalie Dever

I had so much fun making this project today! 

The Helmar Adhesive Runner made placing the pieces so quick and easy.  

I needed them to stay in place so I could sew them down and the Adhesive Runner was perfect for the job.

I used LOTS of LOTS of Festive on this project.  Before adhering each piece of paper I inked the edges with my Antique Linen Distress Ink. 

I used the Helmar Quick Dry Adhesive for adhering paper to my chipboard house.  

 I have found this is my 'go-to' adhesive for chipboard.  Love this stuff!

I will be placing this in black 12 X 12 shadow box frame from Michaels! 

it will be the perfect addition to my decorations!

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Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! We have an Authentique Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky commenters (please leave unique comments!) Also, make sure you stop and visit us as well as our friends over at Helmar for prizes and lots of wonderful inspiration coming your way! Also, make sure you stop by the Helmar Facebook Page and tell them Authentique Paper sent you!

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