Welcome to the Helmar Halloween Howler Hop!!!

MUAHAHAHAHH! Muahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! BOO! I hope I didn't scare you too much! K, Ok, ok, even though I did a fall themed project doesn't mean that I can't get into the Halloween spirit!! This might scare you too... but I assure you that all these adhesives are harmless... I used ALL of these to create my project. I used a combination of Helmar's Craft Glue, 450 Quick Dry, Crackle Step 1 and 2, Liquid Scrap Dots and Craft and Hobby PVA Glue to put this entire project together. There are SO many things that I did with this clock that I can't even begin to share them all with you right now! I am going to tell you what I did using the Helmar Adhesives here, but you will have to tune into UStream here tonight at 8:30PM CST to see all the other really cool techniques I used while creating this clock.... there are A LOT! Make sure you are a follower of my blog and tune in tonight... I will be giving away Helmar Zapdots along with some bling bling! You can let me know you will be there here!

I love Halloween and everything about Halloween even creating Halloween projects, BUT... I really wanted and needed to make this fall project! My hubby re-did our bathroom 11 months ago and I STILL do not have anything hanging in it! So, I bought this clock at a rummage last summer for only 2 bucks and decided it needed to be in that bathroom! I had the perfect place for it... just not the perfect look as of yet ;)

And here is my finished project:

From start to finish...Ok, you saw the "raw" clock. I sanded it down... more and less in certain areas than others because I wanted the distressed look. Then I started to distress it a bit more with some StazOn... then, I water mark stamped it so I could gold heat emboss and heat set certain areas which you can see plus a few flowers and the title.

I wanted the title on before I put the crackle on so the title would be "sealed". Look at the picture above and that is the picture that I took before I put the crackle on..... I put a generous amount of step 1 all over, even on the title but not on the flowers. I waited 20 minutes just to be sure it was dry. Then I generously applied the Step 2. THEN...  I waited 20ish minutes and put the second step on AGAIN, but only in a few select places to give it a distressed look. It has a very fine, almost bubbly effect...  it looks so awesome! Make sure you click on the picture (below) to see a close up. The 2nd coat of step 2 was used on the bottom left and on the bottom left of the butterfly:

I used the Craft and Hobby PVA glue, I used it to "seal" my paper flowers! I made a mix of the Craft and Hobby PVA glue, water, acrylic paint and Glimmer Mist. I "dipped" the larger flowers in it twice making sure they dry completely before I do the second dip. It colored and sealed my flowers so I don't have to worry about them wilting ;) Check out my UStream class tonight to see all the awesome tehniques I used!
Here a few more close ups:

Happy Halloween!! I have all Helmar products 10% off at all times here including the Craft Glue, 450 Quick Dry, Crackle Step 1 and 2 and Liquid Scrap Dots!



Here's your list of hoppers!
Helmar USA Design Team Blog- http://helmarusa.typepad.com/blog/

Tracy Weinzapfel- http://www.tracywburgos.typepad.com/

Erika Taylor - http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/

Laura Achilles- http://lauraachilles1.wordpress.com/

Marci Knecht- http://www.marciknecht.blogspot.com/

Becky Teichmiller - http://www.beckyteich.blogspot.com/

Shelly Hein-Simmons- http://reelgirlsanimalhouse.blogspot.com/

Gayle Martin - http://jgwm.blogspot.com/

Tanisha Long - http://www.tanisharenee.blogspot.com/

Aymee Gandy- http://www.southernbellescrapper.blogspot.com/

Cathy La Hay- http://behindthesceneswithcathy.blogspot.com/

Pamela Young - http://pamelasworldofscrap.blogspot.com/

Tina McDonald- http://tinamcd-mysanity.blogspot.com/

Eva Dobilas - http://evafromca.blogspot.com/

Karen Maldonado- http://reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com/

Amy Teets- http://amyteetsdesigns.blogspot.com/

SPECIAL Guest Designer Lolly Chops - http://www.lollychops.com/lollychops/

Two More FREE Scrapbooking Classes!!

Helmar is going to have a Helmar Halloween Howler Hop if you haven't heard the past 3-4 times I mentioned - lol! I have so many tips and techniques that I used while creating the clock that I am going to do a UStream class to SHOW you all what I did! So, the techniques class will be on Sunday, October 17th. You can see a sneak peek in the post below. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158938737462512&ref=mf


In the second class I will be creating a Halloween "Spooky" LO using the October Add-On Kit: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166973466652734&ref=mf

I have a little givaway at every show so make sure you are logged in... I have some Helmar Zapdots and bling bling to giveaway for the next few weeks!
 
I was looking through some pictures and found this.... Cali loves the tea party set and had a little party all to herself while Cullen was playing with Braeden and Cassidy was watching!
 

Make it a great day!!
Becky

Good Times and Sneak Peek!

Here's a peek at my Helmar project for the Helmar Halloween Howler Hop on the 17th! Yummy, hey? I can't wait to show you the rest of it!
We had a few playdates this weekend... it started out with Braeden on Friday.... These boys played logos for an hour!!

Saturday Gina and I team taught Zumba at Preferred Fitness. We had a blast! The kids love going there since it doesn't happen often ;)

Then today Elaina came over for a bit... just snapped this one before she had to go.
And Hannah was here too... in this picture, there is actually FIVE kids in the Jeep... you can't see Cali, but she's in there, in the middle!

WHEEEEEE

Have an excellent week!

Becky

Want to Win A Gypsy???

I do!! I am in desperate need of a Gypsy and will do almost anything for one ;) I said ALMOST anything - lol! Mixology Crafts Blog is giving one away to one lucky winner... I hope it's me... and if not, I hope its you ;) Check it out here!

Delicious-ness arrived at my doorstep yesterday! Helmar's 450 Quick Dry Adhesive in TWO sizes!!! As always, all Helmar products are 10% off at Scrap-Tastic!

If you missed yesterday's show, you can watch it here. I still have to finish up journaling before take pictures.

Here are some LOs of older classes. This first one, Life, I used the Fly Away Kit and Helmar Adhesives from www.Scrap-Tastic.com and you can watch the video here.

Here's a close up of the flower, didn't it turn out awesome??? Look at all that shimmer!!!!!!!!!

And "Beauty"... I used the Fly Away Kit and Helmar Adhesives from www.Scrap-Tastic.com

And you can see the video here :)

Two things... make sure you "like" Helmar on fb, cause I know you do ;) and "like" Scrap-Tastic on fb too to get all the updates on UStream classes and more!!!

Free Scrapbooking Class Tonight!

Almost forgot... I will be doing another free class tonight on UStream... hope to see you there :)

I will be creating a LO using the Blushing Sunset Kit and Helmar Adhesives from Scrap-Tastic.com

Click here to view and purchase the Blushing Sunset Kit.

Becky :)

The Clock

I can let you in on a little secret.... here's the clock I will be using in Helmar's Haloween Howler Hop! Isn't it fabulous? I have had this clock for over a year. I think I paid 2 bucks for it at a rummage last summer. I even brought it to a few crops, but nothing ever came to mind. I now have a fabulous idea! I just hope it works out as well on the clock as it is in my head - LOL!!!

Oh, yeah, did you take a close look at my girl's bangs??? No, I did not cut them. Grandma did because she had to... Caytlynn was creating a crown on her forehead with her GUM!!!!! Did you hear that? with her GUM! Oh boy!

Happy Wednesday!!

XOXO, Bec

"BOO" Bucket and Much More....

This is a long one and photo heavy!!! Hang onto your gotch-gaas peeps!!!
In my last on-line class I made this :) If you missed it or you would like to watch it again, you can watch it here.

I used Scrap-Tastic's October Add-On to create it and have plenty of leftovers! You can click on the image to purchase. If you purchase the Blushing Sunset Kit and this October Add-On, you will get 10% off this Add-On kit!!

And here it is.... Blushing Sunset!!! How sweet it is :)

Last weekend I had Cali Bear aka Smooshie all to myself! It was so refreshing to spend quality one on one time with her :)

Today I was watching our neighbor girl for a few hours... she's my oldest daughter's age so it's more of a paydate! THey played with play-doh for 2 HOURS!!!

Here's Caytlynn being goofy!

I'm always ecstatic when I get that perfect shot and I snapped one of Cass today :) :) :) I think the B&W is my least fav, but I can't decided if I like the true color or vintage better... guess it depends on what colors I will be working with... maybe I will scrap her using the Blushing Sunset Kit???? hmmmm.... this might be next Wednesday's class ;)

I let my older girls pick out a girl from the Rock Princess Cartridge to create and we created them! They really do think the Cricut is the bomb diggity, as it is!

Well, that's it for today... I really need to keep up on my blog so I don't have SO much to cram in one post - LOL!!!

OH! Don't forget to mark your calendars for October 17th! Helmar is going to have a Helmar Halloween Howler Hop (OMGosh, say that 10 times fast - lol) and prizes will be given out - you don't want to miss that. Oh and I will be one of the participants(YEA!), so you REALLY don't want to miss *winks* I have a FABULOUS idea! Also check out the Helmar blog for amazing projects and inspiration!!!

Don't forget that every Wednesday I have FREE on-line classes on UStream. Make sure you either friend me, Becky Teichmiller, for an invite or "like" Scrap-Tastic for a reminder.

Thanks for stopping by.... MUAH!

Becky :)

I'm back

I made it back safe and sound from Utah despite the fact I flew on 9-11! It was a great trip, I had a blast and met some amazing ladies in my class and at the expo! I could kick myself for not taking a ONE picture though! I carried my camera all the way down there and all the way back and not one pic... what's wrong with me???

Here's a pic of the LO I will be creating in my next on-line class. I am now doing the free classes on Wednesdays instead of Sundays at 8:30PM CST on UStream. Details can be found here along with a link.

I created these next 2 LOs, "Today" and "Adore" in the class that you can watch here.

Last but NOT least... just a little "hello" :) I made this for the Helmar Blog, you can check out the details here. Plus there's a BONUS! Have you heard about Helmar's Remove Cleaner? It de-stick-a-fies just about anything!!! I show a before and after picture of the window that my daughter decided to decorate with stickers. Not only does it work on stickers, but I'm sure your scrap supplies get kinda sticky and gunky at times right? And if you are in need of the Remove, you are in luck! I carry it at www.Scrap-Tastic.com and it's 10% off! Click here to check it out.

Becbeck out! :)

Scrapbook USA Expo here I come!

Love bling? Love Urban Lily? Love the Cricut? I have a class that's perfect for you! I will be teaching at the Scrapbook USA Expo in Utah tomorrow! Here's a peek of just ONE of the projects you can make in class. You will also be creating a wall hanging and a card! The kit is packed and contains over $45 worth of product! Click here to read more about the class and order now!

Oh and just a quick update on my on-line classes... I will be doing the Free Scrapbooking Classes on Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM CST starting September 15th. Go to Scrap-Tastic on FB and "like" to be updated about the classes and all other happenings!

Have a MOST wonderful day!

Becky Teichmiller

My Scrappy Classes

I have been having a BLAST doing my on-line classes! 6 classes so far! Come join me on UStream - Sunday August 22, 2010 at 8:30 CST right here - http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pocket-mini-album and if you go to that page you will be able to see the previous classes too!!

Here's the class I did last night - http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8957034 I created 3 Wall hangings in 90 minutes! They are so easy!

Here's one of 3 that I did... check out my adorable model! She was having a hard time keep it straight and keeping it still - lol

So, other than that... we are getting ready for a party this weekend. Out last one was 4 years ago! Let's see... No kids + lots of friends + booze = lots of crazy pics ;) My hubby is so awesome, he pressure washed the deck and stained it... bought a mosquito magnet and a NEW GRILL!!! I can't wait to cook on that bad boy!

2 weeks and 2 days until school starts - YIPEE!! While summer has been great and I thoroughly have enjoyed spending time with them... THEY GOTTA GO! haha. Well, only 2 are going to be full time, but that will help ;) I'll be saying the opposite in 2 months from now!

Scrap ON!!!
Becbeck

Just a few of my favorite things...

k, now I will have that song from Sound of Music in my head for the next day! You too, maybe?? lol :)

Here's the class I will be teaching on Sunday. I will be using the FABULOUS Summer Wonderland Kit and you can join in the fun at 8:30 CST on August 15th, 2010 and if you are logged in you can even win a prize!






I will be using Helmar's crackle medium.... SO cool!!



Here's another example... I did not use the crackle on this though.



Another of my favorite things... My Birthday!!! Yeppers, on August 1st, it was my b-day :) And my family went to Mitchell Park for a photo shoot. We did it last year and I think 2 years before that. I am loving my new camera :) :) :)

This card and LO I created in my last class. You can view the class here: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/8814171 it's FREE!! I created a LO and card within an hour!

OH!!! I love this one :) I brought home some Cricut Imagine glasses from CHA and the kids went NUTTSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They totally had a blast with the glasses! you can check out the Helmar blog for details on the Helmar Adhesives I used :)

Make sure you have a great day!
Bec

Hello world!

Hello blog, Hello people!!!

Last week was my first on-line class and I think it went pretty well :) You can see it here. I am going to be having another class tomorrow, Sunday, July 19th, 2010 and you can read all the info about it here! At the end of my video, I show the Cat's Meow Layout that I will be creating tomorrow. Here is another version of that same layout:


Oh! And I do want to mention quickly that if you are interested in the Sprinkle of Whimsy Kit that I used in last week's class I only have 5 kits left.... only ONE Add-On and only ONE Alpha Add-On! You can view all the wonderfullness here :)

And I would like to share a few of my favorite items I have been working on since I last dropped in! I used the Scrap-Tacular Kit to create this card:
I can't remember if I shared this here... I created this one for the Helmar blog hop using Urban Lily Papers!

I used Bella Blvd to create this card... I also used Helmar's V2 Vellum Adhesive to adhere the glitter on the flower paper.

OH! And my recent favorite :) I used lots of Helmar and Prima here ;)

OUT FOR PUBLICATION

I did this one for the "MyStamp Box" blog hop :)

Hope you are all having a MOST wonderful summer :)
Becbeck