Blog - Eileen Hull

Use Eileen Hull Dies to Organize!

21 Jan

Hi friends, Eileen here. You can use my dies to organize supplies! On today’s live, I will be creating with the Gift Box Die and making an organizer for my newly cleaned off workspace. Watch and 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, I am excited to have Margaret Sidenstick on for a new monthly feature! Margaret and I will be pushing the envelope on some dies and putting a new twist on them. This is going to be so much fun!

Still organizing…

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. On Tuesday I will do the first giveaway so make sure to watch the live!

I have had to make some hard decisions… How is it going for you? I have been getting down to boxes I have not seen in years! Today I am organizing the Teams’ samples and it is a treasure trove! SO MANY IDEAS! But I am trying to stay focused. I haven’t been online much because I am really on a roll and don’t want to lose momentum. I love seeing pics of your spaces and on Sunday, January 26, make sure to watch because I will be sharing the video of what I have gotten up to so far when I take part in Cara Brandon’s monthlong Declutter and Get Organized 2025 Challenge; you can go here to see the calendar of events. Just click on each day and it will take you right to the video.

Last Thursday we did a live for Realeather showing how to make cord organizers from leather and I showed how to set a snap, rivet and button stud. Nothing like a good tool to get the job done! Just in time for all of our reorganizing efforts. You can watch it HERE if you missed it!

Projects from the Inspiration 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!

Jenny Marples took to her needle and thread to create fabulous stitched coasters. Check out Eileen’s Instagram account to catch the little how-to video. Jenny used the Plate & Pattern 4-Layer Stencil Set to mark her stitching lines on the fabric. So clever!

Tonya Trantham created this beautiful floral decor piece using the Charms and Shadowbox Frames Die Sets (plus some others). Check it out on her blog for the how-to!

Classes with Eileen!

On January 31 – February 26, Eileen will be traveling to Florida to teach two full days of classes at Crafting at the Nest! If you live anywhere nearby, I hope you can join us!

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.)

Pressing On – Getting Organized in 2025

14 Jan

Hi friends, Eileen here. I don’t know about you but I am finally serious about getting my studio cleaned up and organized – it feels so good to finally start! Thanks to all who have been posting their BEFORE and AFTER pics of your creative spaces for our Tidy Up 2025 Challenge in the Fan Club! Even just picking out a tiny space to work on is so satisfying, you may find yourself tackling larger areas – who knows!

It is so comforting to know that I are not alone and that others are struggling with the same issues as me! As you may recall, I started ~~shoveling~~ cleaning out the studio in order to be ready for my video on January 26. It all started with my friend Cara Brandon‘s invitation to join her and Dana K. White’s Declutter & Get Organized collaboration. Click HERE to see the calendar and links to all of the other crafters that are part of this event – so many good tips and ideas! Love seeing how everyone approaches organizing in a different way – but the important thing is for you to make your space work for you.

If you have been watching my lives, I have done several posts showing how to create a Bespoke (custom) journal. I need to use mine! So we will be finishing it up today on the live…

I am using the Journal die – you can find it HERE in my Etsy shop if you don’t have it already. Of course, if you don’t have that one, use one you have! Here are the links to this week’s videos – just click on the graphic and it will take you right to the event. In case you missed them, here are links to: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 …

On Thursday, it’s time for our monthly Realeather Crafting episode. We will be creating Cord Wraps for all those electronic charger cords and I’ll be sharing how to use the Snap Setter Kit – a very handy tool to have! Get your leather out and let’s make some Valentine gifts for family and friends!

Projects from the Inspiration Team…

This month the project theme for the Inspiration Team is “Friendship”. All of Eileen’s products are fair game for the designers to use. Take a moment to sort through your Eileen Hull stash and see what inspires you! Don’t let it distract you from your organizing though. (wink wink)

First up is Maggi Harding with a beautiful Valentine’s card! She used various Thinlits Die Sets (Floral Pocket & Paperclips, Tiled Alphanumeric and others) plus the gorgeous Floral Damask Embossing Folder. See the details on her blog and in the video.

Pam Bray created another cheerful card that is perfect to send to a friend! She used the Damask Embossing Folder, Fan Favorite Stamps, Plate & Pattern Stencil Set and the Bookmark, Pockets & Toppers Die Set. Check it out on her blog!

We have a final card for the week created by Sarah Lizzie. It’s a beautiful friendship card for a milestone birthday. She used the Tiled Alphanumeric and Wreath & Snowflake Die Sets to highlight the special day.

Classes with Eileen!

On January 31 – February 26, Eileen will be traveling to Florida to teach two full days of classes at Crafting at the Nest! If you live anywhere nearby, I hope you can join us!

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.)

January Friendship Theme + Getting Organized!

8 Jan

This month the project theme for the Inspiration Team is “Friendship”. They will be mixing and matching past releases of Eileen’s dies. Their makes will be sure to spark your own ideas and send you delving into your Eileen stash!

First up is Jennie Atkinson with her zippered pouch. Fabric is fabulous! She used various Thinlits Die Sets (Envelope, Folder & Flowers, Shadowbox Elements and others) to cut out the shapes she appliqued to the pouch. See the details in the video:

Pam Bray created a lovely card showcasing friendship that is perfect to send to a friend! That would be some happy mail for sure. She used the Damask Embossing Folder, Fan Favorite Stamps, Plate & Pattern Stencil Set and the Charms Die Set. Check it out on her blog!

Message from Eileen Hull:

Hi friends – hope you had a great weekend! Looks like we are snowed in for a couple of days and I am loving it 🙂

2025 is already getting busy. It’s hard to keep track of it all unless you have a system. For the first few lives of the year, I will be setting up a journal for myself to keep track of everything so the details are managed. I will be using the Journal die, one of my favorites. You can find it HERE in my Etsy shop if you don’t have it already. Of course, if you don’t have that one, use one you have! Here are the links to this week’s videos – just click on the graphic and it will take you right to the event. In case you missed them, here are links to Part 1 and Part 2.

Watch Part 3 today!

Watch Part 4 on Thursday…

Organizing News!

I started cleaning out the studio in order to be ready (and not embarrassed!) for my video on January 26 sharing how I store my dies. Click HERE to see the calendar and links to all of the other crafters that are part of Cara Brandon and Dana K. White’s Declutter & Get Organized collaboration. Glad to know I am not the only one who struggles with organizing issues.

It is quite a task but at least I can walk through my studio now! I am determined to get it where I want so I am able to find everything and feel motivated to create here. It’s hard to say good bye to some items because I am sentimental and things have memories attached, but I am getting more and more ruthless 🙂 I want the space!

As you know, it gets worse before it gets better and there are many piles in here. So you may not be seeing my face for a few weeks in my videos, unless I can figure out how to blur my background. 🙂 Also we are getting two bathrooms renovated which is going to take 5 weeks and involve early mornings and lots of noise.

Classes with Eileen!

On January 31-February 26, I will be traveling to Florida to teach two full days of classes at Crafting at the Nest! If you live anywhere nearby, I hope you can join us!

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.)

Merry Christmas with Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Dies

24 Dec

Merry Christmas to you all! This month the Inspiration Team designers are picking their three favorite projects from the year and sharing them with all you Eileen fans. We have a few more to share this week:

Lisa Hoel had a hard time picking out only three projects! Mixed media is one of her favorite modes to work in and it shows in her makes. Visit her blog to see the details.

Elizabeth Robinson has fab set of projects for her favorites too. So lovely! She also has a blog post round up of all three so you can get a closer look. Head on over!

Merry Christmas from Eileen:

Hi friends – I’m back from NY visiting with Mom and my sister. We had a good visit and got lots done. Mom is doing great – I could not help but think of how she was a year ago – bedridden and on hospice. Now she is up and walking – doing puzzles, knitting, reading and part of the world again. My mother is one amazing lady!

I have a really fun project today and hope you can join me. We are creating a box of cards using the Skinny Mini Book Box die – you can find it HERE! I found a cool tool and will be using it with my gel plate to create some really pretty prints! Hope you can join me, but if not, I get it – It’s Christmas Eve! In that case, I hope you will catch me on replay.

I want to thank you all for your support and your friendship. I am so blessed to know all of you fantastic people! Also, so many thanks for our amazing and talented team who are constantly dreaming up fabulous projects and ideas to inspire us all. Sending my wishes for a happy holidays to all!

2025 is coming soon. Any ideas for things you would like to see happening in the group? Let us know in the Eileen Hull Fan Club!

Bonus Christmas projects for your inspiration!

Tonya Trantham has another bonus Christmas card to share. Using Eileen’s Plate & Pattern Layered Stencil Set and the Wreath & Snowflake Thinlits Die Set, she made this beautiful card.

We also have an extra Christmas project from Pam Bray for you too! She used the Card Caddy Die to make this festive holder for a pack of Christmas napkins. (Looks like a perfect hostess gift to me!) It would also be great for holding cookies or candy. You can find more details in her post.

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.)

More Top Projects of 2024 – Designers’ Picks!

19 Dec

We’re back with more top projects – the Designers’ picks! This month the Inspiration Team designers are sharing their three favorite projects from the year. Here is the selection from this week:

Sue Eldred has a range of creative projects for you to check out! Visit her blog to see the details about each of these makes (the steamer trunk is my favorite, you’ll love what’s inside!)

Tonya Trantham has a fun mix of projects for her favorites. She also has a blog post round up of all three so you can get a closer look. Head on over!

Maggi Harding is the Graphic 45 paper master! She creates the most wonderful things combining their products and Eileen’s dies. (Aren’t you glad that Cantilever Sewing Box Die came back?) Find the details for all in Maggi’s post.

Bonus! Here is a festive slimline card from Tonya Trantham. Using Eileen’s Plate & Pattern Layered Stencil Set and the Charms Thinlits Die Set, she made this creative Christmas Card.

The Latest from Eileen Hull:

Hi friends – I’m up in NY visiting with Mom and my sister. Before I left on Tuesday, I shared my Realeather project(s) for the month. In the livestream, I show how to create FIVE leather ornaments (well 4 1/2 anyway) using the Sizzix 3D Ornaments die and Realeather products. Click on the graphic to watch!

The die has been reduced from $35 to $28! You can find them HERE.

Watch the video…

I will not be going live today because I am taking Mom to an appointment, but look for me on Friday. There will be an announcement and details in the Eileen Hull Fan Club.

I hope you can join me. If not you can always catch 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.)

Top Projects of 2024 & Christmas Gift Giving!

12 Dec

This month the Inspiration Team designers are picking their three top projects of 2024 and sharing those favorites with all you Eileen fans. So much inspiration! Check out the ones from this week:

Jenny Marples chose a lovely selection of her favorite projects to share! Jenny always makes the most stunning journals and her stitching projects are to die for.

Designer Sarah Lizzie has a mix of cards, decor and practical for her favorites. She made a treat holder for her puppy using the Stacking Drawer Scoreboards Die (so cute). Her bloom decor piece is beautiful too!

Jennie Atkinson is the shabby chic queen! You can get a closer look at her classic beauties in her blog post. I love how she incorporates flowers into her makes.

From Eileen, “Hi friends – I’m back home after a family Thanksgiving in CT and a cruise to the Bahamas. How did I get so lucky? It is nice to be home though and getting the house cozy and ready for winter. I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving and are busy creating. This is right about when the holiday mojo hits me – better late than never!

Today I have a huge box of samples to share from Stacey’s team at Scrapbooking Made Simple – I decided to wait and open it with you so I will be surprised along with you 🙂

I am going to be sharing some ideas for the Stacking Drawer die today – it’s great for gifting small treasures, a special piece of chocolate, handmade jewelry or tiny memories.”

AND IT’S ON SALE!!!

“I am offering the Stacking Drawer die at the crazy price of $30 – that’s $20 off the normal price! Click HERE to order it if you don’t already have it. This die works with the Treasure Box Die – you can stack three of the drawers inside it. Great for storage, organizing and gifting!

I hope you can join me. If not you can always catch the replay…”

Here is a Lisa Hoel flash back project that could be handy for this time of year. Using Eileen’s Stacking Drawer Scoreboards Die, you can easily make festive little gift boxes for small things like jewelry. Pretty patterned paper and a bow will elevate your gift giving!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Stacking Drawer Die - Christmas gift giving! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Great as a gift box!

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.)

2025 Journal Projects with Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Dies

5 Dec

All throughout the month of November the Inspiration Team designers shared their 2025 Journal projects featuring a variety of Eileen Hull Dies and themes. Eileen’s versatile dies allow you to create such a wide variety of styles and project type! Check out the Round Up video below:

Here’s a closer look at the two journals shared last week. The first is from Lisa Hoel and the second was created by Jenny Marples. Both used the Mini Album Die as the journal base.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Sizzix 2025 journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

You’ll want Eileen’s Floral Damask Multi-Level Embossing Folder in your tool box too! Isn’t it gorgeous?

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - Sizzix 2025 journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Adding to this week’s inspiration is a flash back project using Eileen’s Tiled Alphanumeric Thinlits Die. A pack of these quick and easy Thank You cards (from Maggi Harding) would make a great gift to give.

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.) Last week, Eileen shared how to make a Postage Stamp Envelope Notebook. On Tuesday Eileen went live from her cruise and showed us how to use her Jewel Loom to create a beaded bookmark.

2025 Journals with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

20 Nov

This month the Team designers are sharing 2025 Journals they’ve created using Eileen Hull’s Sizzix dies. They come in all shapes, sizes and themes! What kind of journal would you make to use next year? Here are this week’s makes:

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Sizzix 2025 journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Pam Bray has created another beautiful journal for your inspiration! She used the Mini Alubum Die for the base. You can visit her blog post to see all the details as well as a video.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - Sizzix 2025 journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Tonya Trantham has a final reveal of the whole shabby chic Mini Album she created for the month. You can find all the details and more photos on her blog.

You can find a variety of Eileen’s past and retired dies still available in her etsy store! Here are a few flashback projects using them for your inspiration:

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Christmas projects made using her Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

It’s the perfect time of year to break out Eileen’s Ornament 3-D Box Die and get some Christmas crafting started. Lisa Hoel made these projects and you can find more about them here.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Maggi Harding created this colorful Treasure Box Die project that contains three Notebooks. This would be a great gift idea! Find the details 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 videos this week. (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.) On Tuesday Eileen had Part 2 of her One Page Wonder Folio Craftalong. Part 1 was last week and you can watch that here.

Join the Eileen Fan Club for Comfort & Joy

6 Nov

Happening Now!

Join us for our Fourth ANNUAL Comfort & Joy event! It began during the pandemic when everyone felt alone, uncertain and without our families.Well, we made our own family here and spent our holidays creating together.

The Team and I have continued the tradition to bring you projects, tips, techniques, recipes and anything we can think of to get ourselves in a holiday frame of mind. Each day the team will post a new project in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group where the event is taking place- you must be a member to access. Please join in the fun and share what you have been creating! If you haven’t joined, click to join the Eileen Hull Fan Club – you won’t want to miss it.

Here’s a peek at Eileen’s Comfort & Joy project for today! More holiday content is in the Fan Club.

Inspiration Team…

This month the Team designers are sharing “2025 Journal” projects. What kind of journal would you make to use next year? Here are this week’s makes:

Sarah Lizzie has created a journal to document the details of their new puppy. Like kids, they grow up so fast! Keep an eye on her Instagram account to see all the details.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Sizzix journals for 2025 #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Pam Bray has created a ‘Write this down diary’ to document 2025. It is full of delightful details and places to jot down those things you don’t want to forget. You can find all the details and more photos on Pam’s blog.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Sizzix journals for 2025 #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Join Eileen on the Craft Roulette challenge show on Nov. 8th!

Eileen Hull says, “I will be appearing on November 8th on Craft Roulette again! It’s a crafty game show that involves thinking on your feet and designing a project right on the spot – I was terrified the first time and did not acquit myself very well so I am going to try again. Could be a good idea… or not? Come see the spectacle. “

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 videos this week. (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.) On Tuesday Eileen shared ways to add signatures to the Mini Album. Check it out!

Eileen Hull’s October Sizzix Release Recap!

31 Oct

Did you catch the October Sizzix Release Party last week? There were so many projects to share and inspire you. The designers really outdid themselves! Check out the round up of their work below and keep an eye out for even more! You will not want to miss out on Eileen’s latest release from Sizzix.

Here is what Eileen has to say about her new collection:

This Eileen Hull Sizzix release was designed with journaling in mind! If you have never journaled before, this collection of seven products is a great place to start! In it, you will find everything that you need to get going. If you have been journaling for a while, you will want to add these items to your stash – the pieces are very versatile and will coordinate with many of the other dies you may already have.

The base die is the 5” x 5” x 1” Mini-Album, a Scoreboard die specially designed to cut and score thick material AND it cuts in one pass- so easy and quick! You can also use this die to cut the pages that go inside. There are three accessory Thinlits dies: Floral Pocket and Paperclips, Bookmark, Pockets and Toppers and Charms that cut pockets, bookmarks, embellishments, paper clips, charms and extras that may be used to decorate the pages of the book.

There is a stamp set called Fan Favorites with 61 words and phrases to use inside the book, on cards, and tags! Plate and Pattern is a four layer stencil- each layer may be used separately or all together. Create page backgrounds, use on your gel plate, outline and stitch the design on fabric or to trace shapes and fill in with watercolor. The Floral Damask multi-level 3D embossing folder creates a beautiful background useful for journal pages, cards and tags!

The new collection:

Sizzix October Release inspiration from the Team:

Eileen Hull - Sizzix October Release projects #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

WOW! You can see how versatile this new collection from Eileen is!

Project round up video style!

Join Eileen on the Craft Roulette challenge show on Nov. 8th!

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 videos this week. (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel.) On Tuesday Eileen shared three mini projects (perfect for when you have small chunks of craft time). On Thursday she is planning to talk about Halloween makes! Feast on the inspiration…