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Welcome to April & UFO Sightings with Eileen Hull

1 Apr

Welcome to April and (no fooling!) there will be lots of UFO sightings this month! Our theme for the Creative Team is either finishing up projects that have been sitting for a time, or revisiting a project and putting a new spin on it with different dies. This should be fun! (We’d love to see you share your UFO projects in the Fan Club too.)

What’s the word from Eileen?

My husband and I just got in from spending some quality time with the four CT grandkids. We watched movies, went to a trampoline park, visited the Mystic Aquarium, did some watercoloring together and went out to eat. Such a great visit! After arriving home, we finished the dreaded taxes…

Today I am clearing my desk before the last minute creative binge before leaving for the tradeshow early Thursday morning. Come create with me and you might get a sneak peek of the new May Sizzix release!

Creativation is a tradeshow for the creative industries that I attend every year – this time it’s in Seattle. I’ll be traveling on Thursday so there will be no scheduled livestream. However, I hope to be jumping on at random times so you can see what’s new and what the show looks like. Make sure you have enabled notifications so you’ll get a notice when I am going live. Friday and Saturday are for education, then the show floor opens on Sunday through Tuesday for buyers.

I will be demoing in the Sizzix booth two hours a day during the show and there *might* be a sneak peek of the new May release so hope you can watch 🙂

If you missed the Loom video on Thursday, catch up here:

Inspiration from the Creative Team…

Sarah Lizzie is sharing a past project featuring Eileen’s Sunflower Die. You can never go wrong having a stash of tags on hand! These pretty floral tags would be great to add to packages or just to brighten someone’s day. You can see more details in her post.

Here’s another project from the past to inspire you to pull out your Snail Mail, Faux Postage or Slimline & Tickets Die Sets and play with making “postage stamps” to incorporate into projects. Jenny Marples created this lovely journal example and you can see more here.

Don’t miss the March Spring project Round Up!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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 8400 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 Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube 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.

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Inspired by Spring with Eileen Hull

28 Mar

For March the Creative Team designers are being inspired by SPRING! They’ve been creating projects that celebrate the new season – from spring home decor to cards and albums. Any of Eileen’s past dies and products are fair game so let’s see what projects we have to share this week…

Lisa Hoel created a cheerful box with Eileen’s XL Storage Box Die. She made this as part of her Mom’s birthday gift. She’s a quilter so it’s perfect to fill with sewing notions. You can see more details in her post.

Jenny Marples made a beautiful botanical journal using the Full Size Journal Plus Die. It is stuffed full of floral goodness, texture and of course Eileen Hull goodies! You can view the flip through video below.

Designer Sue Eldred made a darling Mini Album chock full of spring cuteness! She made good use of her “spring stash” and used up a bunch of saved supplies. See more on her blog and in the video below.

Eileen Hull happenings…

I’m back from a quick trip to NY to see Mom and we had a great visit! I want to welcome all of the new members that have joined us from the Craft Organization Camp – we are so glad you are here! I hope you will join us for the twice weekly live shows and please ask any questions you may have. Our members are the friendliest and most helpful group you will ever be part of …

While I was with Mom, I had a little time to play with my loom (find yours HERE!) I brought it because it’s so portable and perfect for traveling. Today I want to share some of the new tips I discovered and at the same time, make a closure for one of my junk journals- hope you can join me! If you can’t, make sure to watch the replay…

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Making Spring Home Decor with Eileen Hull

19 Mar

Eileen Hull happenings…

My daffodils are out and the days are light longer – spring is here! We had lots of family events this weekend including some baby snuggles. There’s lots going on this week so get ready!

On Tuesday’s live, I created some spring home decor pieces with dollar store finds and dies. I think they are so cute! I love spring for the light pastel colors.

Thursday is a big day – Craft Organization Camp starts and we also have a Leather Crafting class so hope you can join me for both!

I’M A CAMP COUNSELOR AT CRAFT ORGANIZATION CAMP!

So excited to be part of this event! Click the link if you haven’t signed up yet. You can join for FREE!

If this event sounds interesting to you, please use the following links to register. (For each person who registers, I receive a percentage!) 🙂

For the free version, click HERE.

To get the All Access Pass, click HERE. It’s $39 until March 19 at 11:59 pm EST. After that, the price goes up. There are lots of freebies that you get when you sign up for this version, plus PRIZES! 🙂

Thursday’s Live:

Join me in creating this amazing Watercolor Sketchbook using Realeather supplies and Sizzix dies. You can find the supplies to make this adorable project HERE!

Spring project inspiration from the Creative Team

This month the Creative Team designers are being inspired by SPRING! It’s time to create projects that celebrate the new season – from spring home decor to cards and albums. Any of Eileen’s past dies and products are fair game so let’s see what projects we have to share this week…

Maggi Harding created a scrapbook page layout highlighting a recent trip she made to Antarctica. She used the Floral Pocket & Paperclips and Alphanumeric Thinlits Die Sets plus the Plate & Pattern Layered Stencil Set. So cool! 😉

Tonya Trantham dressed up a pre-made notepad with Eileen’s dies and embossing folders. This is a great gift idea (Mother’s Day is coming!) Get a closer look in her post. Dies used: Floral Pocket & Paperclips, Bookmark, Pockets & Toppers, and the Floral Damask Embossing Folder.

Spring of course celebrates all things green and growing! Elizabeth Robinson made this lovely nature inspired junk journal using the Mini Album Die. Each page inside is a treat so head on over to her post to see it all.

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Inspired by Spring! Eileen Hull Die Projects

14 Mar

A new month means a new theme for the Creative Team so for March they are being inspired by SPRING! It’s time to create projects that celebrate the new season. Any of Eileen’s past dies and products are fair game so let’s see what projects we have to share this week…

Jennie Atkinson has a video tutorial for you! Learn how to make your own version of her spring Contertina Tag Book made using the Card Waterfall & Tags, Painterly Blooms, and Floral Pocket & Paperclips Thinlits Die Sets.

Maggi Harding created a bright and cheerful gift tag to put on a bottle of wine (with bonus chocolate!) What a great way to dress up a gift! Get a closer look on her blog! Dies used: Floral Pocket & Paperclips, Bookmark, Pockets & Toppers, and Fan Favorites Stamp Set.

News from Eileen…

Do you have journal covers that never got finished? I have a bunch! On Tuesday I got out some mixed media supplies and got messy 🙂 Join me with your unfinished covers and let’s get something done! Don’t miss the replay…

I’m so excited to make this with you! My four year old tool caddy has been such a workhorse but it’s time to replace it. Get out your Card Caddy die, matboard, a spinner and pretty paper and join me! These make great gifts and can be used anywhere – in the bathroom, kitchen and on your desk 🙂

I’M A CAMP COUNSELOR AT CRAFT ORGANIZATION CAMP!

Angie Holden is an old friend and I was so honored when she and Cori invited me to be part of this event. 🙂 I’m hoping to learn from the other camp counselors right along with you!

If this event sounds interesting to you, please use the following link to register. (For each person who registers, I receive a percentage!) 🙂

For the free version, click HERE.

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Spring Project Inspiration from Eileen Hull’s Creative Team

6 Mar

Spring project inspiration time! A new month means a new theme for the Creative Team so for March they are being inspired by SPRING! It’s time to create projects that celebrate the new season almost upon us. Any of Eileen’s past dies and products are fair game so let’s see what projects we have to share this week…

Sarah Lizzie used felt and Eileen’s Painterly Blooms & Background Die Set to create these darling egg ornaments for an Easter tree. Find the how-to and more photos of these cheerful makes on her blog.

Designer Pam Bray is getting ready for Easter as well with this duo of cute candy containers. Using the 3D Teacup & Spoon and 3D Basket Dies for the containers, she decked them out with pretty pastels and flowers (Painterly Blooms & Background Die Set). Get a closer look on her blog!

Eileen Hull happenings…

When school started, one of our assignments was to cover our books to protect them from wear and tear throughout the year. I have a some ideas for updating that concept and creating “slipcovers” for my special books. Hope you can join me today to explore this!

and…

I’M A CAMP COUNSELOR AT CRAFT ORGANIZATION CAMP! Angie Holden is an old friend and I was so honored when she and Cori invited me to be part of this event. 🙂 I’m hoping to learn from the other camp counselors right along with you!

If this event sounds interesting to you, please use the following link to register. (For each person who registers, I receive a percentage!) 🙂

For the free version, click HERE.

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Eileen Hull February Wrap Up – Project Round Up!

27 Feb

February sure has flown by and it’s time for the project round up! This month the theme has been “Anything Goes” which has allowed the Creative Team designers to delve deep into their stashes and use any of Eileen Hull’s fab dies and products to create a wide variety of exciting projects! Keep scrolling to check out the final projects for this week and the round up video.

News from Eileen…

I’m excited to welcome team member Margaret Sidenstick on Tuesday’s live – we are both going to create with the Snail Mail die and I can’t wait to see what she has in mind.

On Thursday, I’ll be working in my Mini-Album and sharing some of my favorite supplies to keep on hand and what to do when you have just a few minutes to create! I hope you can join me and share some of your ideas with us in the chat.

Here’s what I made with one of Realeather‘s kits last Thursday – it’s a classic design and would make a great gift for anyone who has a credit card! So easy, watch HERE if you missed it…

Project Round Up & Creative Team projects…

Lisa Hoel is still working on the #tidyup2025 Challenge. She used Eileen’s Slotted Treat Box, Storage Box and Treasure Box Dies to create these organizer containers. They are filled with ribbon and buttons. See more photos here!

Designer Sue Eldred created this sweet little card using the versatile Floral Pocket & Paperclips Thinlits Die Set. You can do a lot with this set and Sue has more card examples to share on her blog so check it out.

Elizabeth Robinson created a lovely nature themed journal using Eileen’s Notebook Die. Gorgeous! The papers used are Katie Pertiet’s new Hidden Creek collection with Arden (a UK brand). Don’t miss all the additional photos in her post!

Round Up of February Projects:

Don’t skip the full round up of February projects in the video below! Inspiration galore!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Eileen Hull Project Inspiration from the Creative Team

20 Feb

Hi friends! I had so much fun creating Valentines this year but I am happy to move on to spring crafting – how about you? We also have more project inspiration from the Creative Team to share.

In the process of #tidyup2025, I found I have quite a collection of beads 😳. So I thought I would create some “Journal Jewelry” with them. All you need is some beads, wire, jump rings, and pliers. Join me in creating some fun dangles and charms for your journals on Tuesday’s LIVE!

On Thursday, it’s time for more leather crafting. We will be creating with one of Realeather‘s kits – it’s a classic and would make a great gift for anyone who has a credit card! Watch HERE …

Project inspiration from the Creative Team…

For February, the project theme for the Creative Team is “Anything Goes”. The designers are going back to any of Eileen’s dies or products in their stashes and creating some wonderful projects to inspire you!

Tonya Trantham was able to complete a work in progress – a beautiful prayer journal. The base was made using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die. Find all the details in Tonya’s post. Also check out her flip through video below!

Flip through:

Designer Jenny Marples created a set of Notebooks that fit perfectly inside a matching Treasure Box. Their cheerfully colored collage style is a visual treat! Don’t miss the video below for a closer look…

More details, don’t miss it…

Tonya Trantham also has a bonus project to share with you – a Valentine she made using the Mini Album Die for the card base. See the other dies she used and her process in her post.

Take a class with Eileen Hull!

I am so excited to be traveling out to California at the end of February to Frank Garcia Studio! It is beautiful store and I’ve got some really fun projects to share. It’s worth a trip just to see Frank’s store but while you’re at it come and take a class or two! I’m starting to pack for my visit to Frank Garcia Studio in a couple of weeks! Sign up now because I may need to order more looms – look at what we are making! This is just one of the projects … I will be teaching three classes – you can register HERE!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Valentine’s Day Crafting with Eileen Hull

11 Feb

Hi friends – are you ready for Valentine’s Day? I’m not sure why I love this holiday so much… just an excuse to create cute things for my favorite people I guess.

Today I am creating with the Shadowbox dies and using them for something different – (hint) I think you are going to LOVE it 🙂 Click the graphic below and it will go right to YouTube – see you at 6:00 Eastern!

From today till Valentine’s Day, I’m offering 25% off the Shadowbox Elements Thinlits set in my Etsy shop – it’s fun way to decorate your shadowboxes, cards, tags and journal pages! Find it HERE

On Thursday, we will finish up with Last Minute Valentine Makes including cards and small gifts. I really like the traditional colors of this holiday – do you? Click on the graphic to watch 🙂

Project inspiration from the Creative Team…

Maggi Harding made a very special photo album using the Full Size Journal Plus Die. Packed with darling photos, it is going to make a great gift! Find all the details in Maggi’s post. Also check out her quick video on covering a journal front with paper.

Using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Journal Die, Jennie Atkinson created a clever system for storing Thinlits Dies. Fabulous! She has a video tutorial for you, check it out!

Lisa Hoel did a little crafting for Valentine’s Day and made a display for these vintage Wonder Woman Valentines. (She’s a fan!) The base is made from Eileen’s Display Stand Die.

Beaded spine made using the Jewel Loom:

Take a class with Eileen!

I am so excited to be traveling out to California at the end of February to Frank Garcia Studio! It is beautiful store and I’ve got some really fun projects to share. It’s worth a trip just to see Frank’s store but while you’re at it come and take a class or two! I’m starting to pack for my visit to Frank Garcia Studio in a couple of weeks! Sign up now because I may need to order more looms – look at what we are making! This is just one of the projects… I will be teaching three classes – you can register HERE!

Getting organized in 2025!

I am still at it, going through boxes and supplies, working on the #TIDYUP2025 Challenge we have going on in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group. If you want to be part of it, just take before and after pics of your space and share with us all. I expect this will be a longer process than a month, but the end I will have a beautiful organized room to create in. Stay tuned for info on more giveaways coming soon!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Crafting Adventures & New Team Inspiration with Eileen Hull

6 Feb

Hi friends – Susie and I are just back from a fantastic trip to Florida where we taught at Crafting at the Nest. We loved meeting everyone and being inspired by their enthusiasm and excellent crafting skills. We even got to celebrate Cindy’s (the store owner) birthday – thanks for making us feel so welcome everyone! We also have new Creative Team inspiration for you with this month’s “Anything Goes” theme.

So getting back to creating… I received a box a while ago from AdTech, one of the premier glue gun manufacturers. There’s a new model out I have been dying to test and Tuesday was the day 🙂 I share some tips and tricks I have found while making wax seals.

Creative Team Inspiration…

Our designers this week are finding inspiration from the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday. Sarah Lizzie created a beautiful card using the Teacup & Spoon 3D Die, Floral Damask Embossing Folder and Painterly Blooms & Background Die Set. Find all the details in Sarah Lizzie’s post.

Pam Bray crafted a fabulous love themed album using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die. Pam gets bonus points using parts from a partially completed project to make it! Check it out on her blog for details!

Getting organized in 2025!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Introducing the 2025 Eileen Hull Creative Team!

29 Jan

Hi friends, Eileen here. So much is going on here but the big news is that I’m happy to announce the 2025 Eileen Hull Creative Team!

What a collection of talent we have here – I’m so happy that many returning members are back with us! Some team members have been part of the Educators group and have moved over so now everyone is on one team! I’m so excited to work with these special talented creators for 2025 – lots of surprises are coming your way 🙂

Please make sure to follow each team member and give them some love by subscribing to their channels and drop them a comment so they know their work is appreciated. Thanks again to every team member- each one brings their own spin and I love seeing them all! Here’s a list of the team and where you can find them:

Madeline Arendt
Teresita Arvelo
Jennie Atkinson
Susie Bentz
Pam Bray
Sharon Curtis
Sarah Elizabeth Dodd
Sue Eldred
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Amy Powers
Elizabeth Robinson
Margaret Sidenstick
Tonya Trantham

On Tuesday’s live, I finished up what we started last week – we used the Gift Box Die to create an organizer for my newly cleaned off desk! Watch the first part where we constructed the container HERE. See how simple it is to construct these boxes and keep ephemera at your fingertips. Or use them for a desk organizer in your office – they fit anywhere!

On Thursday, Margaret Sidenstick joined me for a new monthly feature where we take a die and find an alternate way to use it. Margaret made a half size Journal and I made a Paper Sorter using the Journal die. Watch HERE!

Still getting organized in 2025!

I am still at it, going through boxes and supplies, working on the #TIDYUP2025 Challenge we have going on in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group. If you want to be part of it, just take before and after pics of your space and share with us all. It keeps me going and I get great tips on ways to store things. More giveaways coming soon!

Inspiration from the 2025 Eileen Hull Creative Team…

This month the project theme for the Creative Team is “Friendship”. The designers are going back to any of Eileen’s dies or products in their stashes and creating some wonderful projects to inspire you! We have the last projects to share here plus the Round Up video for the month!

Sue Eldred created a Family Game Night box using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die. It’s the perfect size for holding some dice and a deck of cards! Cute and clever! Find all the details in Sue’s post.

Designer Lisa Hoel made a whimsical card to send to a friend. She used the Snowman Box Die, Sweater 3D Embossing Folder and Fan Favorites Stamp Set in its creation. Check it out on her blog for details!

Elizabeth Robinson also created a card. Those colors are so pretty! Products used are the Fan Favorites Stamp Set, Bookmark, Pockets & Toppers Die Set, Floral Pocket & Paperclips Die Set and Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil Set. More details in her post.

January project Round Up!

Check out the Round Up video to see all the fab projects made by the Creative Team this month:

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)