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There are no snow flakes falling here in FLORIDA but it is beginning to feel like Christmas. Welcome to the Helmar USA/ Australia HUGE Holiday HOP!
I am anxious to see all of the wonderful projects that the ladies have put together this time to share with each of you. Be sure and register on each site for more opportunities to win some great prizes.
I am anxious to see all of the wonderful projects that the ladies have put together this time to share with each of you. Be sure and register on each site for more opportunities to win some great prizes.
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Along with that you should have a great understanding of all of the fabulous products that Helmar has to offer you for all of your crafting needs. They great part is you can win some of those great products and try them out for your self. It is truly a wonderful thing to be able to used the right product for your projects and not just used what you have on hand.
I have been on a jewelry making spree and decided to share some easy techniques with you to make your own flowers. They can be adapted to used on jewelry, hair bows, barrettes, head bands, pins, bracelets, package decorations or what ever your little heart desires.
I have been using old silk clothing that I pick up at my local Goodwill or salvage centers. Some are made from ribbons, Duiponi silk fabric, or sheer organza. You can adapt the project to use what you have on hand. This is a great project for a beginning sewing project.
This is a sample of some of the ribbons and fabrics I used
These are samples of silk fabric and old silk clothing that have been used. This is an excellent beginning project for young children to learn to sew on and can even be used as a large group project.
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With the wired ribbon cut your length of ribbon and then pull the wire from each end just a little. This will allow you to have some thing to hold on to as you work. Bend the wire ends under so that you will not pull out the other side as you work. Tighten the ribbon down as you pull the wire out of the end until it starts to create a circle. You may be able to see what I am talking about in the photo at the left. the red ribbon is wired. You can pull the wire out of the other side of the ribbon when you finish making you flower.
I used Helmar Fray Stop on the center of the flower to secure all of the loose edges and prevent the raw edges fron fraying in the center.
You can use any embellish t in the center with of the flower that you like. I have used round or flat buttons, beads and jewels and adhered them. The easiest way to attach them is by using Helmar Gemstone Glue.
My favorite adhesive is Helmar 450 Quick Dry when attaching all of the other elements and pieces to the jewerly. ![](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Ur9JtyeNUFo/TPrsHawzsFI/AAAAAAAABMg/kVXFByj0vPg/s320/helmar+Gemstone.jpg)
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While I used Helmar Fray Stop on the middle seam and left the outer edge frayed to create a feathery look for the flower.
Below are other example of ways I have used the basic shape in other projects. I have incorporated some other flower designs in some of the pieces that I will show you how to make at a later time.
I have used this same ribbon and fabric design in several other projects. Take a look at them an incorportate them in your own projects.
If you are ready to move to Next blog in the Helmar Huge Holiday Hop-this is the link that you will need to follow to get there. Aymee Gandy
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If you did not start at the beginning of the Helmar Huge Holiday Hop go back to Helmar USA and begin there. Folloow this link to start at the beginning HelmarUSA/Australia you will be able to see all of the projects and great prizes.
Thank you for visiting with us this weekend. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Gayle Martin
Helmar USA Design Team
120 comments:
We don't ever have snow here either in So Cal. Always l loved the the weather here :) Your designs rock! I'd think about buying them, but I have a hard time remembering my wedding ring. We are pretty laid back. Which is not to say not serious. Been married to my husband 11 years. Happily, he's okay with flip flops :)
Goodness girl these are fantastic I am going to give them a whirl!!!! Hugs Alesia Fowler
Yep - they are beautiful - I just stitched some similar to this to my daughters Christmas hair bow...I should go back and use my helmars!!
OH Gayle...I LOVE these.... and i really want to make some too... you have inspire me too!
WOW! Love your projects and what great gifts these would make.
Oh wow, gayle. I am also inspired. What lovely gift ideas!!!!! Very special!
I love making these kind of flowers, thanks so much for showing different ways of using them. Merry Christmas even if you don't have any snow.
What gorgeous gifts they would make!
oooohhhh, these are so adorable... off to make some now. I knew I was saving all that ribbon for something!
WOW! Those are beautiful!!!! Loving all the wonderful ideas!
I just love all your creations. Great job.
beautiful, I've never known before.
from as little as beautiful flowers.
wonderful!
Delightful deminsion to the necklace. Love it.
The ribbon flowers are so cute. I have my son's upcoming wedding and we are making everything ourselves, I am sure your idea will come in very handy.Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiring my creativity.
Fun jewelry ideas!
such a great idea... perfect gift!
wonderful pieces - would make awesome gifts
I loved all the detail of your directions! Thank you!
another Floridagirl here - no snow :(
beautiful jewelry creations!!
Beautiful flowers, thatnks for all the tips.
Hugs,
Kristina
What a cute idea. And a good way to use up scraps. :D
What a cute project, love all the details...
these are just GORGEOUS!!
Thanks for sharing these beautiful necklaces--LOVE them!
I think I need this piece Gayle. Truly beautiful and so very clever. Thanks for the inspiration and Happy Holidays
We got 8" of snow by Saturday morning, so how about I send a snowball or two your way? Love your project and tutorial. My neice would love this so I'll be giving this a try.
These are just beautiful!
We are having a little snow here in Tenn. ..I am orginally from Florida so I just LOVE the snow!!
we have over a foot and a half of snow, you girls can have it. Your creations are very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Very pretty, another great gift idea!
AWESOME flowers. Will defiantly be back.TFS!!Happy Holidays to you and yours!
kathlee154@gmail.com
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com
love the flowers
Hop Hop Hop! Fun Fun Fun! Thank you!
What wonderful projects!!!
No snow here either. Great news for me because I hate snow. Thanks for sharing this project.
How cool - very different!
This is really gorgeous! I usually make paper projects, but I think I could do something like this, thank you!!
Just love these. So pretty!
Mjmarmo@comcast.net
Good ole Florida! That's neat what you made. So colorful filled with different textures.
Love your flowers, Love Helmar glues
Thanks for the fabulous tutorial! I need to try these.
lisa arana
Gorgeous flowers!!
Wow, what beautiful pieces! I would definitely wear these, I love flowers, especially on my headbands and necklaces! Love them :)
hugs, margie
I love the fact that these are so easy to make & how you found all of your silk!! It has been snowing here in OH & should have much more between now & Wed. I think I would much rather be in FL with you!! lol Thanks for the great tutorial!!
debpaint16@aol.com
I'm in FL too... so no snow! But these cute bows will put my daughter in a festive mood! Thanks!
Michelle D.
Wow I'm so loving what you created as well as really enjoying the blog hop!
Your jewelry is really nice!
Scrapthis@aol.com
I love to make different flowers--thanks for more ideas!
Thanks for the tutorial. Love the flowers.
Lovely!
Just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely idea and to use those flowers on necklaces - awesome!
beautiful necklaces!
Those are adorable - my daughter is going to love them added to her stuff. She's a real girly-girl!
wow...those flowers are sooo pretty..thanks for the tutorial
Great tips! Thank you! :-D
Really great project! I'm glad to see projects that are not just using paper-even though I love paper crafting!
Wowza!!!! These are fabulous!
Love them!!
I like the fact that you combined recycling and crafting for your project.
Your projects are so beautiful. Some of the scrapbooking jewlery is really bad, but yours is very vintage and elegant. I love it!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Your flowers are gorgeous Gayle!!! I love that got the fabrics from a 2nd hand store. What a great idea. I didn't realize there was glue to stop fray. I need to go on a buying spree for adhesive.
We have snow and it has been snowing all day we only have about 5 inches so far but I am starting to worry here my son is at work and he may not get home they never plowed yet
Anyway love what you showed us thanks
Teri
teri.barefoot@gmail.com
your flowers are beautiful! I needed the bow tying instructions!
Wow such detail on a cheap way to create your own BEAUTIFUL flowers such as yours!
TFS!!
tjsgal at gmail dot com
well I guess I need this stuff...u enabler you! ty ...great ideas..so very pretty!
cher
hilly77 at comcast dot net
sooooo pretty!!
that is so awesome. I am in awe of jewelry designers.
We've got SNOW!
Thanks for showing us how to make the flowers!
Very vintagy!
Gayle these are beautiful and will make great Christmas gifts. As we are so fond of saying in this neck of the woods-I'm just up the road a piece-in Valdosta!Exciting to know there is such fantastic talent this close!
We usually have snow here by now but today it is 7 degrees Celcius and raining. Weird! Anyways, your jewelery is beautiful!
Cute project- had no idea that Helmar had fray protection product!
Thanks for sharing!
these are so cute!
Those are amazing flowers and looks great as a piece of jewlery.
OMG!! These are just gorgeous. Love them.
What neat ideas - I am going to try it. thanks.
Beautiful project!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007@gmail.com
AAAAAAAHHHHH!!! girl those are some COOOL necklaces!! hhhmmm
Just beautiful! What a wonderful idea!
beautiful jewerly..wow !!
I love that you used old fabric for your flowers. I never knew about the fray stop...what a great product! Thanks for sharing!
Gayle, what beautiful jewlery! Great instructions on making the flowers. Very Impressive projects! Thank you for sharing. AJ aj_822@yahoo.com
How pretty!!
so beautiful! I would love to be able to make something like this!
Cute projects. Love the flowers.
these are just beautiful!
These are really great!TFS!
great project, thanks for sharing!
great idea
Beautiful flowers and necklaces! Thanks for sharing!
kmgillon at yahoo dot com
Thank you for sharing your beautiful jewelry projects and what a fantastic way to recycle! TFS Paula
Hey Gayle! Love the flowers...I'm new to Helmar...got to find some of it. Hope all is well. Take care and thanks for sharing your talent.
Cindy R
this is really cool!!!
You make it look so easy. They are Awesome!!! Just awesome.
annadowdy at gmail dot com
Love your flowers! Thanks for sharing.
iamvictorias at gmail dot com
Wow, that necless is so pretty! I want one! We don't have snow here in Jersey yet either!
We have Summer time weather here too!
I live in south Texas!!
Very pretty & creative projects!!
Love them!!
these are beautiful!!!
Love those flowers on the multi-chain necklace at the beginning. Thanks for the directions. Can't wait to do this.
Amazing flowers, I love that you get the fabric from thrift stores! I never thought about doing that, Thanks so much for the great inspiration!
jpshirley@ymail.com
very interesting ideas.
great ideas. good designing
Snow in Indiana! About 4 inches...and COLD! It's a heavy wet snow, so the snow is just perched on the tree tops and looks beautiful, especially if a deer or brightly colored bird stops by in the field.......I love your flowers! Looks like I'll be searching for fabric at the thrift stores, now! Love, love the Goodwill these days!Thank you for the ideas! I'm going to make these flowers for headbands and barrets for my granddaughters! hop, hop, hop.....Merry Christmas, Mary
Love them, your jewellery is gorgeous!
I love making fabric flowers. Your directions are great.
very unique. thanks for sharing!
The jewelry is absolutely beautiful
We have snow here! And it's freezing!!!
These are gorgeous!
Thank you so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
gorgeous necklace. loved your flowers!
I love the headbands. thanks for the tutorial.
Wow what a clever idea!! I love the idea of recycling things into other uses!!
These are just really pretty.
Minta
mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/
Cute flowers. Like how you can use the no fray to help the project from well, fraying :)
these are so wonderful! i want to make some!
Your jewlery is so incredibly gorgeous Gayle!! I just love it all!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!! I'm on your christmas list, right? ((WINK))
Can't wait to try this technique - I love making any kind of flowers.
hugs,
Gini
beautiful work...I have to start trying some of this type of work
love your projects!!!
Amazing and we have snow a lot of snow... since October....
oh this is so FAB! love it
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