Sunday, December 5, 2010

Helmar Helmar Helmar... oh and a bit of "Nikki Sivils" too!

I'm running a bit late this morning so my part of this blog post is going to be short and sweet! Yesterday's winner of the December 4th giveaway is...  "A Sarasota" who said "Congrats, Misty!!!
My fave treat is chocolate biscotti... yum, yum. 
We have to drive an hour to get to a Sonic, boo hoo....: -(
Make it a great day!
Alecia 
Alecia email me your address and I'll get this out to you next week! Congrats! 

Today is Helmar's Holiday Hop!! Woo to the Hoo!!! If you read my "favorite" things list last week you know Helmar was on it! I LOVE HELMAR! 
And so do my design team girls....
Here are their creations and their favorite Helmar adhesive! 
Created by:Mimi, Mimi said she loves Helmar White Zapdots! 

Julie Tucker-Wolek created two projects...



 Julie's 2nd project....

Julie used:
Helmar's 450 Quick Dry and Helmar's Scrap Dots!
Julie said this about Helmar: 
"My FAVE Helmar product is their 
Scrap Dots!! They are AMAZING! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)"

Here is Linda Beeson's project:


Here is how Linda created these super cute treat bags:
I used on piece of scallop circle patterned paper 
and cut it exactly in half and made a little candy holder from each half by folding it in thirds.  
I used the Helmar Acid Free Glue, Helmar square Zap Dots and Helmar Scrap Dots.  I glued the bottom 
portion and the folded flaps with the Acid Free Glue and I was amazed at how quickly that 
glue dried and how firm the hold is. I often have trouble finding a glue that will hold projects
like this so I am loving this glue. I used the stickly Zap Dots to hold the little cello bags inside
of the candy holder and the Scrap Dots helped glue the cut out die cuts to the fronts of the holders
with a little bit of dimension. 

Cutest Santa by Janis Medina-Maghinay

Helmar Products used:
Helmar Acid-Free Glue
Helmar Gemstone Glue
Zapdots
Janis said this about Helmar...
"I love that the acid--free glue adheres my papers easily and that it doesn't crumple them.  The gemstone glue is a must-have for those tiny blings without the cloud!!!  As I love having layers and dimensions on my layouts, the Zapdots are my go-to foam dots - - I have them in all sizes!!!"

Okay so if you are doing the Helmar Blog hop you should've come from Tracy's blog and after my blog you'll be going to... 
Laura Achilles (Laura was on my DT last year, she rocks!)
Here is the Full List incase you get lost along the way:
Helmar USA Design Team Blog         http://helmarusa.typepad.com/
Tracy Weinzapfel  
www.tracywburgos.typepad.com 
Preferred Vendor – Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker LLC  
www.nikkisdoghouse.blogspot.com
Laura Achilles  
http://lauraachilles1.wordpress.com/
Shelly Hein-Simmons 
http://reelgirlsanimalhouse.blogspot.com/
Amy Teets  
http://amyteetsdesigns.blogspot.com/
Guest Designer – Tammy Tutterow  http://tammytutterow.typepad.com/
Alicia Barry  
http://leishasblog.blogspot.com/
Gayle Martin  
http://jgwm.blogspot.com/
Aymee Gandy 
http://www.southernbellescrapper.blogspot.com/
Erika Taylor 
http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/
Preferred Vendor – Unity Stamp Co. www.theunitystampco.blogspot.com/
Cathy La Hay 
http://behindthesceneswithcathy.blogspot.com/
Pamela Young 
http://pamelasworldofscrap.blogspot.com/
Jessica Morales (KinderStampO) 
http://www.kinderstampo.com/
Lolly Chessie (LollyChops) 
http://www.lollychops.com/
Tina McDonald 
http://tinamcd-mysanity.blogspot.com/
Leeann Pearce 
http://thepaintbrushgoesspottie.blogspot.com/
Stayce DeWid 
http://staycedewid.typepad.com/
Guest Designer – Marion Smith 
http://apieceofcraft.blogspot.com/
Michelle Wallace 
http://www.theartofscrapbooking.blogspot.com/
Nicole Pomeroy 
http://nmpomeroy.blogspot.com/
Sarah Moore 
http://sarahmoore-thescrapjunkie.blogspot.com/
Sherry Mendoza  
http://sherryscreations.typepad.com/sherrys-creations/
Becky Teichmiller  
http://www.beckyteich.blogspot.com/
Preferred Vendor – www.ellesstudio.blogspot.com
Jing-Jing Nickel 
http://thislittleartofmine.blogspot.com/
Lydell Quin 
http://www.lydellquin.blogspot.com/
Helmar USA Design Team Blog  
http://helmarusa.typepad.com/


 Leave a comment on my blog to win this Helmar adhesive:
and for my DECEMBER 5TH GIVEAWAY.....
My complete collection of "Happy Holly-Day's"!
Yes, it's a repeat... but its Christmas so I know you all need some more Chirstmas paper... RIGHT!!! ;)

Don't forget to "Like" Helmar on Facebook  for a chance to win more goodies!
Also "Like" my "Nikki Sivils" Facebook page too b/c I'm offering another giveaway over there too!
Now go hop hop hop away! 
-Nikki Sivils

***Wanna buy my "Happy Holly-Day's" paper line? Well here is the list of stores that are carrying it right now! Sorry for all the "sold out" from the stores listed before. (Although it makes us happy!)


Don't forget to sign up for my free news letter to the left of this blog to win the "Santa Bag" of Nikki Sivils products valued at over $100.00!! That winner will be picked on the 14th of December! 



162 comments:

Perfectly Unperfect Cards said...

Thanks so much for sharing. I love your creations, amazing.

Heather said...

What a bunch of cute projects. I haven't tried any of helmars products yet, but I guess I need to look for them. Thanks for another chance to win!

April said...

Very cool projects ladies!!
- April W

Pammejo said...

Amazing project!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Woooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo! LOVE Helmar!!! And loving what the girls created!!!! GORGEOUS! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

Fabulous projects!!!

BUZZY BEE DESIGNS and GRAPHICS said...

What a bunch of cute projects.
Rebecca Minor
buzzybeedesigns(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

Auntie Ang said...

What wonderful projects.
I'm so new to this all my head is spinning

Elliott said...

Very cute papers. You have a talented design team.

Cowgirlpal said...

Hop Hop Hop! Fun Fun Fun! Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Great projects, your products are beautiful Nikki, so glad I made it over here!

Tracy Pea said...

Oh! I LOVE your projects!

Monica said...

So many cute projects!

Sharon Graham said...

Another chance to win your Christmas paper collection...oh my! I sure hope that I win this time!!!

JPScraps said...

The layout's are gorgeous. I really want to give Julie's first project a try.

Tanya said...

Gorgeous projects, so much inspiration! I love Helmar and Nikki's papers!

luv2scrapinmt said...

Ohhh, love the Christmas paper. Thanks for the opportunity.

Unknown said...

The Doghouse Divas always rock this out. Love all of your projects ladies. I'm so proud to be on this team *huge holiday hugs*

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

A-maaazing creations by everyone! I love this line! They're all so great :)
Happy Hoppin'
hugs, margie

Jean said...

Great projects!

mjmarmo@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

These projects were so well done & I would love a chance to try some of these products, along with your Beautiful Christmas paper selection!! I am a follower of yours & Helmar, already, so thank you for sharing & being a part of this hop!!

debpaint16@aol.com

Janet said...

What an awesome bunch of projects! I can never have to much Christmas paper!

A Sarasota said...

Wow, Thank YOU! Very excited to win.
And ladies, those are some amazing projects with the Christmas papers! I love them all...
have a great day, and make it a wonderful week!!
:-)

Anonymous said...

Wow, wonderful projects.

lisa arana

Michelle Deibler said...

I have never used Helmar products! They look amazing! I would LOVE the chance to win them and your beautiful collection. It would give me a great start for my holiday scrapbooking!
Michelle D.

silvia said...

Fabulous projects!! I adore the treat bags!!

Mary B. said...

So cute...so many talented people and great products to work with!

Merri Lynn said...

Great projects and good to know about new adhesives--mine is becoming a problem so it may be time to switch. Thanks for all you do.

Sherry said...

So many beautiful creations I can't wait to try the treat container thanks so much for sharng with us

Anonymous said...

Love the kit!! And yep your design team really does rock!
Scrapthis@aol.com

Cheryl L said...

What neat ideas for the holidays that you can use year round.
ccrlund at gmail.com

Erika M. said...

What amazing creations!

McStamper said...

you projects are great - thanks for sharing.

cindy said...

Fabu projects, thanks for sharing! :D

Carmen said...

Great projects! Love your Christmas paper line!

Thebug415 said...

Love all this inspiration. TFS!

Sophia said...

Gorgeous projects love them all...

Tina O'Flynn said...

Very cool papers and project!

BabyBokChoy said...

These are seriously beautiful projects, wow!

Diane Standish(crazeedi) said...

Already signed up for your newsletter,and doin the hop!! Beautiful creations love your papers and Helmar too!1

Tonya said...

Excellent crafting inspirations! Thank you for sharing!

Lillian Child said...

What terrific projects and layouts! Fabulous! I especially like the nutcracker treat holders - how cute!

Unknown said...

wonderful projects

Donna said...

Wow, lots of fun projects--thanks to all for sharing!

Anonymous said...

What fantastic projects! I especially loved the treat holders. Those are such a cute idea!

Martha Richardson said...

WOW...so much eye candy!

Nancy said...

So cute! Thanks for sharing!

EstherT said...

Lovely work!!! I LOVE all the Nutcrackers!

stampjourney said...

What beautiful projects! I love the treat bags--so perfect for teacher gifts!

Jodi said...

Cute projects!

Jodi Cox said...

Cute projects!

Sherry said...

The projects are great. Thanks for sharing them!!!

Cheryl said...

That's for the chance to win all this awesome stuff!

Shirley said...

awesome projects!

Anonymous said...

What a great way to start the day- enjoying your blog hop!

Tona said...

What wonderful projects! Thanks for the inspiration!

Casey said...

Love all the projects, but especially the treat bags. Can't wait to try thme!

D said...

Your design made such gorgeous home decor and layouts! What a great combination of products!

Teri Barefoot said...

Love all of the projects that you shared with us
Thanks,
Teri
teri.barefoot@gmail.com

VAKAnomi said...

Very pretty and inspiring projects...thanks..:)

Anonymous said...

Yes, I would love to have your complete Chistmas line. Thanks, Sandy from Missouri

kitsNbits said...

Love all the projects with the Holly Days so cute collection. I have tried the liquid glue and it is pretty amazing.

Kim said...

Love the nutcracker TFS!!

ShoppingTamii said...

what beautiful projects!!!!

scrapinmo said...

Great giveaway, Nikki! The treat bags are so cute. I would love some Helmar and your papers too!

ruth said...

Great projects!!!

Lisa J said...

All of these crafts are amazing! Don't you just love the versatility of Helmar products?! I DO!

TFS!!
tjsgal at gmail dot com

anazelia said...

those projects are so pretty.

Sarah Rice said...

omgosh I love the lil nutcrackers! such a cute line! and of course I love me some helmar

Bamabel said...

All of these projects are marvelous! Great ideas!!

Gail L said...

Great ideas!
Glad I came!

Patricia said...

What beautiful projects!

mommyof5kidz said...

YAY Alecia!!!!!!!! Congrats to YOU, too girl!!!! Julie...LOVE LOVE LOVE your projects!!!!! I always love coming to your blog, Nikki! Awesome!

Kim K. said...

Very cute projects - guess I'm gonna have to go get some Helmars Adhesives!!

BethW said...

Wow-I love all of the projects.I'm a big fan of Helmar's-they make good stuff!

Ava Gavloski said...

Thanks for sharing all the creative projects, they truly are inspiring.......going to scrap room now.....smile..\
great prize, helmar adhesive, a girl can never have enough adhesive...lololo
ava
cottagerca

Cassie_lu said...

beautiful projects created with Helmar holding it all together.

Unknown said...

wow what stunning projects these creative people have made, just makes me want to win your holiday line so much more, thanks for the chance to win

Kelly Massman said...

Great projects! Thanks also for another chance to win! :-)

Penny said...

I love those trees, so simple, so elegant. Hope you get lots of visits on the Helmar Hop.

Marilyn Nimmo said...

Wow . . . great projects!

Erica Marshall said...

I'm always looking for a good adhesive, so this would be a nice way to try something different and OF COURSE your Happy Holly Days line is awesome! Thanks Nikki!

Unknown said...

Such great projects! They all look fabulous! Merry Christmas!
Gini

Erika said...

Fabulous projects. Love the layouts. So cute!

dstandard said...

WOW so much eye candy - fabulous projects!

Anonymous said...

Amazing projects. Thanks for sharing.

Adeline
whineybuttfalk47@cox.net

Belinda C. said...

I love your Happy Holly Days paper line and all the creative projects that were produced using it. I would love ot own it myself and see what I can create. Thanks for the chance to win! Belinda C. from Illinois

Anonymous said...

wonderful projects~

Lynne Forsythe said...

OMW~how amazing are the projects!!!
LOVE 'EM!!

Carol said...

Beautiful projects!

Carol B
ciaoitalia(at)gmail(dot)com

Lori C said...

Great projects! Thanks so much for sharing!

Simply AJ said...

Awesome projects! I have "like" on facebook and look forward to following your blog! Thanks for sharing your talent. AJ aj_822@yahoo.com

Tina Mayo said...

very cute stuff!! ur the bomb girly!!

janeskeepsakes said...

Love your work. You are so creative.

janejonson13 at wildblue dot net

Kristi said...

love them all!!!

Mary Jean said...

omgosh!!! so cute! thanks for sharing!

mistie1@cox.net

Unknown said...

Lovely projects.

Mel said...

Congrats on the newsletter, cannot wait to get my first. I am doing the Helmar hop too. I love the stunning DT works as usual, they are so clever. Melxx

Theresa said...

awesome projects!

thanks for a chance at winning some goodies

Theresa Neubaum
scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com

csparky61 said...

I was up too early this morning I guess, now I can finally post! Cute projects, I love the nutcrackers. Thanks for sharing you creativity and inspiring my imagination.

wendipooh13 said...

what a fun sponsor and loved seeing all the cool projects!!!!

Leah said...

Oww.... love those sweet treat bags by Linda and those gorgeous soldiers. Thanks for sharing all this inspiration! xx

hluv2scrap said...

We've come so far from our first pair of safety scissors, pad of construction paper, and white school glue- BUT the excitement & joy of creating something beautiful is still just as enticing, magical, and FUN! Thank you for the INSPIRING projects, products, info, and tips! LOVE it!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, this hop is amazing so many creative projects! Thank you ladies for the amazing inspiration!
Incase I get a chance to win those amazing prizes my contact info is: arebori0204@gmail.com HAPPY HOLLIDAYS

Anonymous said...

never used this adhesive, but have heard lots of great things. what a great way to try out a new product and become a lover of it.


lynda in calif

Anonymous said...

This is my 1st blog hop and just found out of the amazing products helmar makes! Im so excited to be hoping around with all you super talented gals =) Happy crafting!!

Anonymous said...

Love this blog hop...My 1st ever!-Karla Guijarro

Kathy said...

Love all the projects! Great job! Thanks for sharing!
kmgillon at yahoo dot com

Karla (KARLAS001 on YouTube) said...

Love the treat bags!

Nancy B said...

Great projects, I'm lovin' all the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

love all those projects. the goodie bags are sweet!

Nitasha said...

Gorgeous projects! I would so love to get my crafty little hands on some helmar products! Love the Merry line too!

Shawna said...

What a great lot of projects! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

So many beautiful and inspiring projects. TFS! Paula

Kristina said...

Fabulous creations from your DT.
Hugs,
Kristina

Pat said...

What great projects

Carisa said...

wow, amazing projects!!! and i'm dying to try this glue!!! i hate things that fall apart on me after i make them. thanks for the chance to win!

Pauline said...

I love this paper line and would love to win!

savannah said...

thanks for all your fun giveaways! I love the way you read all the comments and pick your favorite in addition to using a random number generator.

Laura Stewart said...

great projects!!

MJ said...

very nice projects!!
Have a very nice week and thanks for the chance to win.
MJ

craftymom205 said...

Love all the projects. Would love to win. Thanks for the chance.

Charity said...

The creations are great. Thanks for the chance to win. Haven't tried Helmar adhesives, but the seem awesome!

cinmfoster said...

Lovely projects, thanks for the inspiratin.

Sherry said...

What an adorable project Nikki!

Cassie said...

Your stuff is amazing!

Anna said...

Wow what details. Just awesome.
Thanks for the chance to win.
annadowdy at gmail dot com

ScrapbookMary said...

Wow! You have a really talented design team!!! I don't know which one is my favorite project, but the picture of Janis' little santa is adorable! Love Helmar glue and have already FB'd it, and I love you, so off to "like" you too! heheehe! Thanks for the fun! hop, hop, hop....Merry Christmas, Mary

Vic said...

Cute, cute projects!

iamvictorias at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

very nice...loved the scrapbook page!!!!

Michelle H. said...

Wow!!
All of the scrap projects are gorgeous!!
Love hearing about eveyones favorite Helmar products!!
Thanks so mcuh for sharing!!
Merry Christmas to each of you!!

maricha said...

I just adore those treat bags, making them for sure! would absolutely love to try the Helmar.... and your gorgeous papers hope you post to New Zealand!!!

Scrappers' Ranch said...

Hi Nikki~
These are amazing!
I am a new follower of your blog, and I signed up for your newsletter
TFS and a chance to win
Bonnie C
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
ascrapabove(at)aol(dot)com

Unknown said...

LOVE that Cutest Santa LO! :) Thanks for sharing all of the cute projects!!

jenni said...

beautiful projects, the paper is so pretty, I love the nutcrackers!
jpshirley@ymail.com

Jennifer and Amy said...

Such wonderful projects!!!

Peg said...

I really love your layout at the top of your post!

Marcie said...

I really like the folded book1

Cindy S. said...

These projects are adorable! Loving your C-mas line!

Lori said...

wow, some amazing projects. So anxious to win some Helmar products as I've just now heard of them. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win!

Romaine said...

cute treat bags!

Unknown said...

All of these projects are amazing.... I'm really hoping I win, so I can try Helmars out!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com

Diana said...

Loved your projects, they are so cute

Hannah's Stampin' Nana said...

I love your projects, so glad you are part of the hop :-)

shelley
lostnwa98 at frontier dot com

Jona Panesa said...

happy december 5th!!! its my son't birthday so I may be lucky to win one of the prizes!

TracyM #6773 said...

Fabulous projects - TFS!!!
Thank you for the chance to win too :)

Vanessa said...

Love your creations.

jennifer mitten said...

Beautiful creations - I am glad I stopped back here ....

Dana Tatar said...

Beautiful projects and I', so in love with this Christmas line! Thanks for the inspiration!

connie said...

Great projects and LO's. Love your Christmas Line.

Kath said...

I'm late again, but would love to win the adhesive - those projects are amazing, BTW!

Nicole Brenna said...

I love the line and I love Helmars... thanks for the chance to win!

Olivia said...

Thanks for sharing some great ideas! I just love the toy soldiers - perfect for my little guys!

Marla said...

Love all the projects you shared. I would LOVE to try some of Helmar's wonderful adhesive products. Thanks for a chance!!

Minta's Creations said...

Awesome projects...I have never tried Helmar products yet..
Thanks for the chance to win!
Minta

mintab@gmail.com

http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/

Lindzie said...

Cute projects. Thanks for sharing!

Larajc said...

I love the nutcrackers! Amazing projects!

Tina McDonald said...

These projects are all so beautiful! Such a talented design team! Thanks for joining in on our Helmar hop!

Anonymous said...

The layout's are gorgeous.
Like your Christmas paper line!
hanks also for another chance to win!

You are so creative.
created2bunique at ymail dot com

Patti said...

Thanks for sharing your talent. Love the ideas

Tina Connolly said...

Stunning work, love your creations!

ellen s. said...

loving the hop so far. TFS!

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