Blog - Eileen Hull

Making Journal Fodder – Build a Stash!

15 Jun

Making journal fodder (all those fun bits for layering and tucking into a journal project) is our theme for June and we’re having a blast with it! Just sitting and making bits and pieces to build a stash is lots of fun. No need to have a specific project in mind. Go for it and they are sure to come in handy for future projects.

Maggi Harding created a whole pile of a variety of different fodder bits. Making fodder is a great way to use up leftover scraps from other projects too. Pay her blog a visit to see all the details.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Making Journal Fodder using your Eileen Hull Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory — I spy elements made with the Mini Slimline & Tickets and Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Sets!

Designer Jennie Atkinson has a video tutorial showing you how to make these fab mini flapped pocket books that can be inserted into any of your journal projects. Love it! Don’t miss it!

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Have you thought about using paint chips in your projects? Susie Bentz did! So clever, check it out. She utilized the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows and Library Pocket, ATC Card & Tabs Die Sets to create some fab fodder pieces!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Making Journal Fodder using your Eileen Hull Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Next week – more making journal fodder!

Did you see the Diecut Mania round up video for May?

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7700 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen is busy at Sizzix HQ in California so no lives this week. If you missed Eileen’s Live from Thursday, 6/8 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. It’s making ephemera with dies Part 2 to use as journal fodder. Check it out here.

June Journal Fodder with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

7 Jun

Well, here we find ourselves in a new month and that means a new theme for June! Journal Fodder is our subject for creative contemplation this time around. Envelopes, mini books, tags, tickets, ephemera… think about all the bits and pieces that can be incorporated into a larger journal project. Create a stash so they are at the ready when you dive into a full fledged make!

Pam Bray kicks us off right with a wonderful little organizer to hold all those ephemera bits as you are building your stash. The box perfectly holds a set of envelopes made with the Journaling Card, Envelope & Window Thinlits Die Set. See the tutorial on her blog and learn to make your own!

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - June Journal Fodder using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Sarah Lizzie pre-made journal page inserts to fit a Skinny Mini Journal so they would be ready to go. Great idea for June journal fodder! Find all the details on Sarah Lizzie’s blog.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - June Journal Fodder using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Creating a whole pile of journal fodder goodness, Karen Bearse also utilized the Journaling Card, Envelope & Window Thinlits Die Set plus the Mini-Slimeline & Tickets Set. Love them! Check out all the how-to in Karen’s post.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - June Journal Fodder using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Extra project…

Here’s a little extra project for your inspiration from Lisa Hoel. She created a trip notebook using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die for the cover. More details and photos on her blog!

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More June Journal Fodder next week!

Did you see the wrap up post for May? If not, you can find it here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 6/6 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen makes journaling cards, a waterfall and tags to use as journal fodder. Check it out here.

Eileen Hull Die Cut Mania in May Wrap Up!

31 May

May blasted by like a freight train but it’s been a great ride! The month has been full of Eileen Hull die cut tips and techniques shared by her Inspiration and Educator Teams. We hope you’ve been incorporating them into your own creating.

Hurray, Jenny Marples has a Part 2 of her journal for even more die cut inspiration! (See Part 1 here.) She slices and dices Eileen’s floral dies to make brand new creations and also shows how to use other die cuts as templates. Don’t miss her clever techniques!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - Die Cut Mania in May! See Tips & Techniques using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Lisa Hoel got inspired by fabric and shows how to use it in your project a few different ways. Also don’t forget you can mix and match parts from different dies! She used the Skinny Mini Book Box Die for her journal but added the pocket from the Frame Pocket Journal Die. Expand your die possibilities! Check out her post here.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Die Cut Mania in May! See Tips & Techniques using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

There is always a lot of Eileen Hull die cut action over on Teresita Arvelo’s Instagram account! Here’s a lovely Card Case Die project to brighten your day. Give her a follow to see more!

New theme for June next week!

Did you see the other posts for May? If not, you can find them here, here, here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 5/30 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us more techniques for working with leather. Check it out here.

More Die Cut Mania Using Eileen Hull Dies

24 May

More die cut mania is happening in Eileen Hull land! Our designers are sharing die cut tips and techniques about using your dies in new and interesting ways. There has been so much inspiration this month! We hope you’ve gotten some new ideas. Let’s check out this week’s projects…

Designer Teresita Arvelo created a fabulous marine themed tag album using the new Chapter 2 Card Case Die. I love all the chunky textures! She used some unusual materials in this project and you can find out more in her blog post.

Teresita Arvelo for Eileen Hull - More Die Cut Mania! See Tips & Techniques using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Sue Eldred says to look at your tools with new eyes and mix and match parts from different dies. I agree! She made a stylish and useful project using the Phone Stand and Frame Pocket Journal Dies among others. Love it! See the tutorial on her blog.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - More Die Cut Mania! See Tips & Techniques using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Don’t forget about your scrapbook layouts when thinking about uses for dies. Maggi Harding shows us a beautiful example using the Heart Mandala Die. I really like how she used the negative from the die cut to make a photo frame. So clever Maggi! See more on her blog.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - More Die Cut Mania! See Tips & Techniques using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More die cut mania next week as a bonus!

Did you see the other posts for May? If not, you can find them here, here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 5/23 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to use dies to emboss leather and has lots of tips. Check it out here.

More Die Cut Tips & Techniques with Eileen Hull

18 May

Have you been enjoying the inspiration this month? Our designers are sharing more die cut tips and techniques about using your Eileen Hull dies in new and interesting ways. Learn something new and be sure to share your projects in the Fan Club! Onward to this week’s posts…

Jenny Marples shares how to incorporate die cuts with various mixed media techniques. I love her layered creations and this project is another fabulous Jenny journal! Visit her blog post to see the tutorial and more photos of the other pages.

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Did you know that Eileen’s Scoreboards dies will cut unusual substrates like leather? Elizabeth Robinson shows how with her leather journal project. So classy Elizabeth! Wouldn’t a journal like this make a wonderful gift? Head on over to her blog to see all the details (and you’ll never guess where she got her leather).

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - More Die Cut Tips & Techniques using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory — This journal is made using the new Card Case Die.

Designer Tony Trantham created a lovely shabby chic Card Case project filled with tags. Tonya has lots of great die cut tips in her tutorial post so don’t miss that. I love Tonya’s bright colors and use of ephemera. So fab!

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - More Die Cut Tips & Techniques using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More die cut tips & techniques next week!

Did you see the first two posts for May? If not, you can find them here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7400 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 5/16 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen had a brainstorm and you can see the results while she shows us how to make hidden paper clip tags. Check it out here. THURSDAY, 5/18, Eileen and Maymay from Maymay Made It Crafts teamed up for a special Crafternoon show. It was lots of fun and you can watch the replay here.

Tips & Techniques Using Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

10 May

All month long our designers are sharing tips and techniques about using your Sizzix dies in new and interesting ways. Get ready for a load of inspiration! We hope you will learn something new to try on your own and be sure to share your projects in the Fan Club. Let’s see what is in store for us this week.

Jennie Atkinson raided her bin of leftover die cut parts to create her beautiful mixed media notes box. (Admit it, you have a stash of leftovers too don’t you? Mine are all stuffed in a drawer.) What a great project for using up all those little extra bits! See all the how-to on Jennie’s blog.

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Designer Maggi Harding used the Card Caddy Die (normally it makes a box) to make an easel card instead. So clever! Maggi was a guest on Eileen’s Tuesday Live and she demoed how to make this great card. You can watch the replay here. Check out her blog post too.

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Susie Bentz created a cool retro card using the Tile Alphanumeric Die and Geometric Box Die. Those colors are perfect to fit the theme! Who wouldn’t love getting this bright and festive card for their birthday? Find all the details on Susie’s blog.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Tips & Techniques using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More tips & techniques next week!

Did you see last week’s kick off post? If not, you can find it here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 5/9 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen has a special guest on her show so don’t miss out! Check it out here.

Die Cut Mania – Tips & Techniques with Eileen Hull’s Dies

4 May

Welcome to May! This month our projects and tutorials will focus on tips and techniques for die cutting and using your die cut pieces. We will also be sharing the cutting platforms we use and explaining what works for us. We hope you will learn something new to try for your own projects! Let’s take a look…

Sarah Lizzie is first up with a project to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. This festive make was cut using the Teacup Die and Sarah Lizzie shares a great trick for using Thinlits dies to emboss. Visit her blog to see what it is!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Die Cut Mania! Tips & Tricks using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Karen Bearse used the new Card Case Die to make a gate fold album full of die cut magic! She also uses die cut acetate sheets in this project which the steel rule dies cut like butter. Find all the details and instructions in her blog post.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - Die Cut Mania! Tips & Tricks using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Pam Bray created a cute little journal chock full of delightful details. She used the Card Case Die but cut it down to make a smaller little book. There are instructions and a ton of detail photos on her blog so don’t miss them!

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This lovely Card Caddy and Frame Pocket Journal combo was made by Teresita Arvelo. I love all the bright colors and details. Check it out on her blog.

Teresita Arvelo for Eileen Hull - Die Cut Mania! Tips & Tricks using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More die cut mania next week!

Did you see last week’s Chapter 2 debut wrap up post? If not, you can find it here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 5/2 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen has a special announcement and then shares some junk journal tips. Check it out here.

Wrapping Up Chapter 2 Inspiration

27 Apr

April has been a month full of creativity centered around Eileen Hull’s newest Sizzix dies! We are wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration this week but don’t despair, next month will bring a new theme and even more crafty goodness.

If you missed the new Chapter 2 dies Release Party be sure to watch it on replay. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

“Introducing the Chapter 2, 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection! You will love this set of dies! It is so versatile and works side by side your other journal dies and may be combined in endless combinations. There are three dies in the set: the Card Case, Mini-Slimline & Tickets and Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows. Buy all three dies from my etsy store and get FREE SHIPPING on your order in the US PLUS save an additional $10! Cost to buy dies individually is $122 – buy the bundle and pay only $112. Outside US, I will deduct $10 from shipping.

The new dies:

2023 Chapter 2 Release Die Descriptions:

The Card Case is a Bigz XL ScoreBoards die. This die is specially designed to cut and score thick material up to 1/16″ like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt and fabric so your finished project is nice and sturdy. The finished Card Case die measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and has an adjustable spine that goes from 1/2″ to 2 1/2″. This is the perfect size journal to hold your 3″ x 4″ journaling cards, as well as other small items like wallet photos, ATCs and ephemera. There is a swing out flap on each side where you can add pockets or small insert books- you decide what combination you want to do. Make the spine thick or thin – your choice!

The Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set has 6 pieces – an envelope, 3″ x 4″ Journaling Card, three window cutouts (use with envelope to remove and back with glassine like a window envelope) and a tab. The Envelope measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and fits perfectly inside the Journal! Or use it by itself and add your favorite ephemera pieces.

The Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die design is similar to the Snail Mail die, which was very popular for creating faux postage stamps. There are four dies in the set – one is the size of a mini slimline card and one is a mat that may be placed behind the perforated piece. The other two pieces are a row of tickets and mat that goes behind that. When you fold over each perforated piece and tear it, it creates individual faux postage stamps and tickets! Die cut the piece from patterned paper for an amazing background – just add a sentiment and let the paper do the work.

Wrapping up Chapter 2 – Tutorials from the designers…

We have a full line up for you this week! Pam Bray kicks us off with this fabulous shabby chic Card Case box she made. Lots of great details and texture in this project. Find all the details on her blog.

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Next we have another Card Case Die project created by Lisa Hoel. Housed inside the bold exterior you will find a mini notebook and an accordion album. See more details over on Lisa’s post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Using the Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die Set, Maggi Harding created more wonderful cards to share with us. This die set is proving to be quite popular with us all! Pay her blog a visit to see more…

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Still not done wrapping up Chapter 2, keep going!

You can always trust Madeline Arendt to use Eileen’s dies to make a beautiful banner. She did not disappoint with this release either! Visit her blog to see how she used the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set to pull it off.

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Designer Elizabeth Robinson shows you how to make a lovely vintage styled notecase filled with journaling cards. She combines pretty patterned paper and fabric elements to great effect. Check it out on her blog!

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Lastly, Sue Eldred has a bonus Card Caddy Die project to share with us as well. She made a darling caddy to hold stationery. Wouldn’t this make a great gift? Find all the how to on her blog.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Card Caddy inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Wrapping up Chapter 2 – the roundup video…

New May theme next week! Stay tuned…

Find the live Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Party on Eileen’s YouTube channel or her FaceBook page! It was a blast and you can watch the REPLAY here. Don’t miss the Blog Hop from the beginning of the month either!

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Thursday, 4/27 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She has designer Maggi Harding on as a guest! Check it out here.

Chapter 2 Inspiration with Eileen Hull Dies

19 Apr

It’s time for more Chapter 2 inspiration with Eileen’s newest Sizzix dies! Eileen’s designers have closer looks ready for your viewing pleasure. If you missed the new Chapter 2 dies Release Party be sure to watch it on replay. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

The new dies:

2023 Chapter 2 Release Die Descriptions:

Chapter 2 Inspiration – Tutorials from the designers…

We have a ton of projects to see this week! First up is Maggi Harding, with a trio of fab cards made using the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set. Eileen’s dies are great for cards and scrapbook layouts, not just journals and other 3-D projects!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Jenny Marples provides a closer look and how-to for her wonderful mixed media art journal made with the Card Case Die. You will not want to miss all the awesome details so pay her post a visit!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More Chapter 2 inspiration ahead…

We have another card to share from Tonya Trantham. She always has such a pretty shabby chic style! On this card she used the new Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die and the Tablecloth 3D Embossing Folder as the background. Find the details on her blog.

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Check out the tutorial on Susie Bentz’s blog for her striking Bauhaus styled Card Case project. I love those bold colors! the inside holds various pull outs and pockets. You’re sure to find some inspiration.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Elizabeth Robinson is sharing a more detailed look at her beautiful botanical journal. So pretty! It’s full of delightful details and ideas to use in your own projects so go take a look.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More inspiration with the new Chapter 2 dies next week!

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 4/18 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shares how to make watercolor flowers you can use on a variety of projects. Check it out here.

New Chapter 2 Dies From Eileen Hull

12 Apr

Did you see the new Chapter 2 dies Release Party last week? There were so many projects to share it was inspiration overload! Eileen’s Teams are now writing up the tutorials for their makes and you’re in for a treat. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

The new dies:

2023 Chapter 2 Release Die Descriptions:

New Chapter 2 Dies – Tutorials from the designers…

Maggi Harding created a lovely Card Case project and used envelopes made with the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set as pages. Great idea! Find Maggi’s instructions in her blog post.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 dies from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Jennie Atkinson made a beautiful mini lapbook journal using the Card Case Die. It is full of lovely details! Jennie has walk through and tutorial videos linked up in her blog post so don’t miss those.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 dies from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

One more for this week…

It’s colorful mixed media time with Lisa Hoel’s project! The Card Case album holds tags all the colors of the rainbow. Find many more photos and the how-to on Lisa’s blog.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 dies from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More inspiration with the new Chapter 2 dies next week!

Find the live Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Party on Eileen’s YouTube channel or her FaceBook page! It was a blast and you can watch the REPLAY here. Don’t miss the Blog Hop either!

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 4/11 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She makes fun faux postage stamps using her new Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die. Check it out here.