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Meet the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team!

Welcome to the Art with Heart Challenge and the debut of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team!  Each month this talented group of designers will be showcasing their creative style and inspiring you to create!  Our theme this month is “New Beginnings” and I am so happy to have you join us as we embark on a new creative adventure!

Meet the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team! | Eileenhull.com #lovesizzix

Wow, I look at the collage above and think, “How did I get so lucky?”

First of all, I want to thank Amy Bowerman of Plucking Daisies, my fabulous Inspiration Team Coordinator. In addition to being an amazing designer (this girl never runs out of ideas!), she is articulate, tech savvy and fun. I am having such a great time working with her and just want to thank her from the bottom of my heart for all she has done to get this team up and running. Amy also came up with the concept for Artist Trading Blocks and has been busily posting, pinning, blogging and spreading #theATB love everywhere she goes.

As for the Inspiration Team- they are going to knock your socks off! What a fantastic group of designers- they come from all over the world and offer so many beautiful styles of art. I am in awe of the different talents each person brings to the table. I hope you will check back here often to see the new ideas that they will have to show us.

I would also like to thank everyone who applied for the team. It was so hard to choose- we wanted to pick every one!  Please know that we appreciate you.  I am looking forward to the Guest Bloggers we have already lined up! We would love to see what you are up to so please continue to share your creations with us in the Art with Heart challenges each month

Art with Heart Challenge : Create, Share, Inspire! | Eileenhull.com

The Art with Heart Challenge is a monthly celebration of creativity!  Each month the Inspiration Team will be showcasing their Art with Heart created with Eileen Hull’s innovative Sizzix dies. They will be following a broad theme left entirely open to creative interpretation.  We invite you to play along with us and share YOUR art with heart!

We want this to be a place for everyone to create, inspire and share.  We would love to see what you can do with Eileen Hull’s fabulous products but this is not a requirement.  Use what ever products your artful “heart” desires.  Art is for everyone so come along and share your Art with Heart! 

And now, let’s meet the Inspiration Team!

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Amy Bowerman| Eileenhull.com     Amy Bowerman is a talented designer, teacher and blogger. She crafts all day and writes Google Docs in her sleep. She is the organized mind behind the Inspiration Team and just loves to get inky. Visit her blog at Plucking Daisies

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Evgenia Petzer | Eileenhull.comEvgenia Petzer lives in South Africa (but is originally from Russia) and creates beautiful projects which she shares on her blog Evgenia Petzer, along with how-to videos. She also has a great accent!

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Shelly Hickox | Eileenhull.comShelly Hickox  Shelly gives new meaning to 3D. Give her a die and she will build a cabinet with it! She lives in Missouri and you can see her work at Stamptramp.

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Melissa Phillips | Eileenhull.comMelissa Phillips has an eye for color and beauty and the knack of adding just the right touch on everything she makes. Her feminine shabby-chic style may be seen at Lily Bean Paperie as well as on the Sizzix blog.

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Anna-Karin Evaldsson | Eileenhull.comAnna-Karin Evaldsson  Anna-Karin is always thinking outside the box and loves to create mixed media art using her favorite stamps, inks, 3D elements and  photos. She lives in Johannesburg, South Africa and is also a member of the Sizzix Design Team. Her blog is called Layers of Ink.

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Michelle Zerull | Eileenhull.comMichelle Zerull  Her style is full of technique, whimsy and fun.  Michelle’s delightful designs are just as clever and cute as her blog name.  She will inspire you to use your supplies in ways you would never have thought of.  For your daily dose of creativity stop by Michelle’s blog Pinch Your Chic

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Donna Budzynski | Eileenhull.comDonna Budzynski   Anything you put into Donna’s hands she will create magic with it.   Her eclectic style and can do attitude to creating has born countless inspiring creations.   There isn’t a style Donna hasn’t touched on and she has a knack for making beautiful art out of everything she touches.  Stop by and see for yourself on Donna’s blog Meme’s Art Place

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Rina Gonzales | Eileenhull.comRina Gonzales:     The world knows her as the “Mothership Scrapbook Gal”.  Rina Gonzales, the owner of Mothership Scrapbook Gal is a craft events guru and scrapbooking extraordinare. She chronicles her scrapbook projects and crafty ideas on her “Mothership Scrapbook Gal” blog at mothershipscrapbookgal.com

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Pam Keravuori | Eileenhull.comPam Keravuori  is an well published artist, doodler and photographer living in Northern Virginia. A beautiful sunlit studio where she will be teaching classes and hosting art events is currently under construction on her property. For photos, visit her blog Pamela Jane’s Studio

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Beth Watson | Eileenhull.comBeth Watson  Although Beth holds a full time job, she always finds time to create! She makes fresh, clean and pretty art and is always up on the latest and greatest new products. She lives in Florida and you can find her at Beth Watson Design Studio

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Tracy Evans | Eileenhull.comTracy Evans   Hails from the UK.  A former shop owner turned full time creator, Tracy is never short on artistic style.  From Mixed-Media grunge pieces to shabby chic collage Tracy’s unique style is sure to inspire you.  Visit her blog Tracy Evans

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Designer Beatriz Jennings | Eileenhull.comBeatriz Jennings     Beatriz’s love for paper has blossomed into countless lovely creations from cards and mini-albums to altered art.  Her use of ribbon, buttons, and flowers on her creations is sure to delight and inspire you.  You can see all of the beautiful things Beatriz creates with paper on her blog Iralamija

The Inspiration team is sharing some of their favorite projects for our “New Beginnings” theme.  Stop by and visit each of their blogs , get to know the team.  You are sure to leave inspired!

We would like to invite you to follow along with the Inspiration Teams lead and share your favorite projects (new or old) for the Art with Heart Kick -off challenge “New Beginnings”.   You have till April 3, 2014 to link up your projects  and be entered into the drawing for a fun prize.  Winners will be announced on Friday April 4, 2014.

We want you all to create freely there are no rules here, just a few simple guidelines…

Art with Heart Challenge Guidelines

  1. Create a new project following the Art with Heart Challenge Theme (however you interpret the theme) OR if you have created something that fits the theme previously create a new post with a photo and link to the original post.

           *This a great way to expose older projects to fresh eyes!

  1. Include a link to the current Art with Heart Challenge in your post so others can play along too!

          *Buttons and graphics are available for you to display in your sidebar if you would like to help us spread the word 🙂

  1. When linking up your project please include a direct link to your post.

  1. You are not required to use Eileen Hull Products in your projects.  However, those who do use Eileen Hull products will be given two entries into the prize draw.

The Inspiration Team will be back with their first projects for our April Art with Heart Challenge on  Tuesday April 8, 2014.

Be sure to come back each week on Tuesday to see more creative project ideas from the Inspiration Team and check out the latest entries in the challenge.  There is no shortage of inspiring ideas here so kick back and enjoy a healthy dose of creative inspiration!

*Art with Heart Challenge Winners will be announced the last Friday of the month. (Challenges will begin the first Tuesday of the month beginning in May)

That’s it!  So get going, get creative and share your Art with Heart!

Eileen


Comments

    • eileen says

      That’s just how I look at this Jenny- an amazing adventure! I agree- the talent her is unbelievable and with’s Amy’s techy skills we will be topping the charts in no time 🙂 Thanks for coming by!

  5. Tina says

    Many many congratulations to the designers I am so looking forward to having a good look at their blogs and seeing what they come up with for your team ….. I am lucky enough to own quiet a few of Tracy Evans designs and she is such a talented lady and will be a wonderful asset to your team ( you picked the right one there that’s for sure). Right I’m off to have a look at everyone’s blogs …. Well done ladies I am so thrilled for you all xxx

    Tina xxxx

    • eileen says

      Tina- so glad you stopped by! I am already seeing that Tracy is going to be a fun person to have on the team! Her enthusiasm is great and she is super-talented. I am so glad you are here and checking out all of the other designers- it is going to be a fun ride! Hope to see you here again!

  9. Sarah m says

    How fantastic to see a design team! Can’t wait to see all the amazing creations. Congrats to all the ladies on your team!

  10. Kimberly Ylitalo says

    Congratulations, Eileen and Amy and the new design team! Go forth and make amazing stuff. Inspiration be thy middle name. Heading over to check out some of these artists’ blogs now!

  12. Anna-Karin says

    So happy to be a part of this new team! I have loved working with your dies ever since I used them the first time Eileen. Looking foward to seeing all the inspiration that will be created here!

  14. Donna says

    Just so excited to be part of this new adventure and I am so happy to be taking it with you Eileen!
    I feel so honored to be here!

  15. Donna says

    Back again Eileen-Holy smokes, I have just visited everyone’s blogs and left comments to say how exciting this is going to be!
    The talent on this team is incredible! I am AWESTRUCK!

    Thank you so much for having me on this incredible team.
    The inspiration Team is the perfect name!
    So much talent!

  16. Dolly says

    Some of my most favorite bloggers are on this team ….Congratulations to ALL and I can’t wait to see all the beautiful work with Eileen’s beautiful dies come rolling out!
    😀

  19. Ava Gavloski says

    Congrat’s Eileen and such a lovely group of galz to showcase your sizzix line of dies…. Enjoy the journey ladies, looking forward to your creativity.

  20. Diana says

    What a great team!! Love Melissa’s style and Bety and Rina are SUPER talented and lovely persons, I’m really happy for them.

    Can’t wait to see what they will do! Lots of success Eileen!! your products are awesome.

    Blessings,
    Diana

    • eileen says

      Thanks Diana! I think we are really lucky to have this amazing team too! Excited to see what happens with the first challenge! Thanks for your kind comment…

  21. Larissa Heskett =) says

    AWESOME!! So EXCITED about the New Team and Challenge!! I look forward to playing along!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a Fabulous Weekend!! =)

  22. Rosetta Jenkins says

    Hi Eileen! I am so happy for all your success. You are such a talented woman. You are also a sweet person who reaches out to those like me. I have come to love your dies. They are “heart centered”. You know that my first attraction was to that suitcase die. Eileen you were so gracious to answer my questions regarding the materials. I was very appreciative. Now, many dies later (and packs of Little Sizzles) I have come to love what I see done with them. Congratulations on the fabulous design team. My goodness. I see some of my favorites, Ana-Karin and Shelly. I also look forward to getting to know the other ladies led by Amy. Well done, my love!

    • eileen says

      Ro, that is so sweet of you to write! I am always happy to see your always supportive comments and beautiful projects (loved the suitcase in the Who Am I contest!) Thank you for being such a great crafty friend. We certainly do have an amazing lineup of designers and I look forward to you joining us on our new adventures! Rosetta, you ROCK! 🙂 <3

  23. Shauna says

    Congratulations to All! I’ve been working my way down the list to everyone’s blogs and the work is amazing1 The detail on some of the paper 3D work blows me away! I do a lot of assemblage, shrines and that but not 3D paper projects so I’m in awe of the talent in this group! Of course, I’m now venturing into ATB’s – LOL! Thank you Eileen and Amy for bringing ATB’s to us – especially for people like me who haven’t done any intricate 3D so a block is the perfect starting point 🙂 Anyway, I can’t wait to see all the art this team makes. I know it will be inspirational and great eye candy!

    • eileen says

      Shauna- I agree with you! This list of designers is really impressive and they are going to blow us away! I have really been liking the ATBs too- they are quick and fun.mThanks so much for stopping by to say hi and for the encouragement.

  26. Orla carey says

    What a talented group! I think my Sunday just got filled as I want to visit all the blogs. I should be making my St. Patrick’s Day cards!
    Eileen – Hope to make it to Connecticut on the 27th – I’m from Ireland and now I want that Irish block – it’s so beautiful and tasteful – I refuse to engage in what I call the “paddywhackery” and always love finding lovely Irish “stuff” – safe travels.
    Beannachtai na feile Padraig
    Happy St Patrick’s Day
    Orla

  27. coco says

    Coming from Tracy Evans’s blog, I’m discovering the blog! 🙂 I see here some crafting ladies I already love, the team looks great! I wish to everyone the best in this new adventure! Coco x

  30. Paper Profusion says

    Back again Eileen. I hope I’m not being stupid but I’m not sure if entries to challenge must have a heart on them? I’ve just posted a challenge entry – if it doesn’t qualify please feel free to delete. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! Nicola x

    • eileen says

      Hi Nicola- What a cool project! Thanks for adding to the linky. No, you are fine- we just call the challenge “Art with Heart” because that is my tagline- 3D art with heart. No hearts are required to make the project. We just want to see what you are working on and what makes you happy 🙂 Thanks for sharing- very nice!

  31. Tonya trantham says

    What an awesome group of women you have selected ! I can now add more inspiration to my day with all their creativity. Congratulations to all and I can’t wait to play along with the upcoming challenges!!!

  32. sharon m reinhart says

    Eileen, I am so very happy for you!! Congrats on having your own inspiration team! You have worked so hard and it is so exciting to see your dreams becoming a reality!! Big Hugs!

  33. Debbie Kaste says

    This sounds like a super FUN movement – ‘Art with Heart’. Eileen Hull dies and the best DT members on the planet! Hope I have time to post a project. Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with. Love this idea!!!

    • eileen says

      Hi Karen- yes we will be picking a winner but just last night finished our Paper Trail adventure. I am at my moms for 2 days making cushions for my camper and can’t mail it till I get home is it may be Monday when that’s all done. We will keep you posted- Hope you will keep checking I . Thanks so much for the reminder…

  35. C says

    What a wonderful opportunity to share our 3D creations! I’m a bit ‘late’ in finding this, so I’m wondering if the opportunity to share is still open. The linky shows one more day, but I believe you’ve already selected winners (not that mine would be!1), however, I’d like to share ‘just because’…
    Thanks for letting me know!
    c

    • eileen says

      Hi C- I hope you will join us next month when we open the Art With Heart Challenge again! So glad you found us 🙂

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