I know...............hide and duck............

Ok...I know, I have been gone for a while. What is that saying thatis applicable here????
When we are busy we take care of everyone else, but ourselves. Yep, that is my poor blog's story.
We have been busy looking for a house, busy prepping and listing our hous and then the snow!

For all of you Southern friends, need I say more? Snow!
It came, froze, unfroze and then came again. We have missed quite a bit of school and then some.
At this point, we have about 5 days to make up, from what I am counting.
But, with all the house activity, it has been a bit helpful. But I am ready to go back tomorrow.

This past month, I have done blog features for both Helmar Adhesives and for Pebbles Inc. I'll update Helmar this evening and post my Pebbles project later this week. Please stop back.

Oh and for my Heidi Swapp Creative Escape friends, I got picked to go this year!!! It is a lottery and well, my luck usually stinks. I just received notice last night that I get to go. Crossing my fingers that it goes off without a hitch. Yipppppee!

"Best" Layout
by Beth Root
Helmar Adhesives DT member

Supplies:
Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker: "U R My Favorite" Patterned paper, Breadless tabs, and Cool Cord Brads.

Clearsnap: Colorbox Classic Pigment Cat's Eye Six Nested Inkpads Basics, Cat's Eye Tool
Stampendous: Velvet Damask Leaves Mocha stickers

Pink Paislee: Brown Ball Trim

Helmar Adhesives: 1/2" Round 3D Clear Zapdots, 1/4" Square 3D White Zapdots, Quick Fix Adhesive Tape Runner, 450 Quickdry Clear Adhesive.

Prima: Flowers
Melissa Francis Glitter Heart
Marah Johnson: Metal Crown
7Gypsies: Word Card

1) Lay out your design, using your Nikki Sivils Papers, Buttons, and Breadless Tab, just as if you were putting together a puzzle. Trim edge of lined paper and lay flat. I just thought these were the cutest papers, with such vibrant coloring. I had been looking for something to match the colors of my shirt on the opening of the cruise.

2) Ink edges of paper and tag with Clearsnap ink and their special Cat's Eye inks edging tool. All you need to do is clip the ink into the snap on the tool and puch away. Ink flows onto tag or paper. For more specific instructions, check out their web site for some addtional input. Clearsnap Adapter Set Details I found it truly simple to use though and girls, it sure4 saves on the messy fingers.

3) Add your clear Zapdotfrom Helmar, right behind the crown. I also added the small square Zapdot right behind the tip of the crown to support the dimensional piece.  
 
I love how the clear Zapdot does not showunless I really zoom in. In person, you can't even see it. I love the clear Zapdots!

4.)Adhere paper pieces and photo with Helmar's tape runner. Ink the tag with Clearsnap's gold and add the Stampendous stickers. These velvet stickers are awesome! They easily pull away from their plastic sheet and apply just as easy. I just love the feal of velvet.

5) Lastly, build your corner dimensional piece by placing your Square Zapdots behind each of the flowers and chipboard pieces. The simply stick and lift with Helmar's Zapdots, taking less than a minute to develop your collage look. I adhered my Pink Paislee Ball Trim with Helmar's Liquid 450. It is clear and gos on in a thin stream. A little goes a long way with this super sticky wet adhesive. I love the 450 for my trimming needs.

Like I said, there is nothing like the real deal of the cruisetime escape! This took me about an hour when all was said and done. Not to long for a fu dimensional layout. But when you are stuck inside for days, a quick layout with fun bright colors will definately spur that fond memory from prettier days. I hope you enjoyed the inspiration.

Have a great day!
Beth Root
Helmar Design Team

 

 

Comments

[juliew]

Awesome work Beth!!!
Good luck on the house sale/hunt!
And lucky you going to Creative Escape, I am jealous!