Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

Sizzix ScoreBoard Teacup Blog Hop

Welcome everyone! I hope you are as excited as I am to see what the amazingly talented and creative designers have come up with for this round of the blog hop featuring the teacup die. We have also been challenged by color guru, Brenda Pinnick, to use one of the two color palettes she created for us as part of her series at Color U and incorporate them into our designs.

Hop on over to all of the other designers’ blogs and see their takes on the teacup. Leave a comment on any of them- this makes you eligible to win a ScoreBoards die!

Ann Butler/Mary Beers
Bonnie Bruns
Candice Windham
Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
Debra Quartermain
Einat Kessler
Jen Goode Designs
Julie McGuffee
Laura Bray
Lisa Rojas
Madeline Arendt
Marisa Pawelko
Melony Bradley
Michelle Cummings
Niki Meiners
Roann Mathias
Sandy Laipply
Veronica Goff
Sparkle’s Tea Cup

Leave a comment below and vote for your favorite project. The designer who created the project getting the most votes will win that die.

Here’s how I came up with my project… I don’t normally design with red, except around the holidays. I’m not sure why… red is a strong color and maybe I am a little afraid of it. But it was one of the colors in the challenge palette so I gave it a whirl. The problem I had was getting the white ink to cover the red background- the stamped flowers wound up looking pink because the red was showing through the white ink. I used a cool Sakura Souffle pen to bring in some dimension to the design by dotting around the flower edges. I do like the lacy look of the finished teacup and the strong contrast between the colors. Thanks Brenda, for reminding me not to be afraid of color. Red is my friend now.

To make this project, you will need:

Sizzix Big Shot
Teacup ScoreBoard die
red matboard piece 6″ x 13″
white pigment stamp pad
red stamp pad
flower stamp
Sakura Souffle pen– white
Queen & Co pearls
white rickrack
vellum
scallop border punch
red line tape

1. Cut teacup die from matboard. You will need to cut two of the teacup shapes from matboard.
2. Stamp flower three times with white ink on front of teacup. Stamp flower around the saucer shape also. Add pearls to flower centers. Outline edges of the flower petals with Souffle pen.
3. Cut several strips of vellum with scalloped punch and arrange on front of cup as seen. Ink edges of cup and saucer with red ink. Outline scalloped edges with Souffle pen.
4. Assemble teacup. On the teacup shape in back, you will have to fold the matboard against the score in toward the middle of the cup. Be careful to bend gently without breaking it off.
5. Apply lines of strong double sided tape to the sides of the teacup inside strip. Assemble the box.
6. Stamp or write message on teabag tag. Fill box as desired!

There are so many uses for this die! What would you put inside?

Thanks for stopping by the hop. Please make sure to vote for your favorite! See you in two weeks for the next one…

Comments

  15. kellystar says

    I like Michelle Cummings (Faerie Dust Dreams) pin cushion; she gets my vote. However, ALL of the designs were very cute and creative. I like your RED Eileen!

  18. angelsinspirationz says

    I am really loving this die. I can’t wait to have one. I would have to say, my favorite is Candice Windhams creation. I absolutely love how she turned the tea cup into something totally different!

  19. Stamp Studio H says

    Great die design! My vote is for Bonnie Bruns! I just LOVE the vintage feel,white buttons fililing the space, and the tea bag was so clever! What a treasured keepsake created with the die! OUTSTANDING PROJECT!

  26. Maria says

    MY VOTE GOES TO DEBRA QUARTERMAIN
    but I must say all the entries are just too beautifull, but this one is my favorite.

  27. Pat says

    After seeing all the creative ways the designers used this die, I have to admit it was difficult to make a decision. I loved the enamel finish of Ann Butler’s cup, but the simple elegance of Eileen Hull’s cup gave me the most pleasure. Thanks, Pat

  34. Cndy says

    Thanks Eileen for explaining on one of the web craft shows what a blog hop is. I loved the tea cup challenge. All were very creative. My favorite is Debra Quartermain.

  37. רחלי גזית says

    i have 3 favorites:
    1. Einat Kessler – so cool!!!
    2.Lisa Rojas – so romantic !
    3.Michelle Cummings – so practical.

    i love them for their originality, their total look and all the details and accessorizes added.

    i left a comment on Einat Kessler’s blog.

    rachel

  38. EMR says

    These dies make everything so convenient, don’t they? And they allow you to use your individual creativity when decorating them, so each one you complete is unique.

  39. barbe says

    oh my goodness, they are all adorable
    I narrowed it down between Stefanie at Craftsides cup vase adn Laura Candy Cup. They are both fabulous.