Blog - Eileen Hull

Fall is in the Air House

16 Sep

Hi everyone it’s me, Tonya! If you have been following along you know Eileen is away teaching classes. So today I’m “taking over” the blog to show you how I created this simple Fall is in the Air House!

Creating the House

To start this project, cut two House Ornament Diecut from matboard. Cut the flap off one of the house diecuts on the bottom as seen in the photo below.

Ink an Art Dauber with Butter Chalk Ink from the Cornucopia Chalk Paintbox Inks. This set of inks was used for the whole project including inking both house diecuts. Place the Mandala Art Screen on top of the house diecut and load a spatula with Extra Heavy Gel (Matte) Apply the gel over the art screen. Complete the same steps for second house diecut and let both diecuts dry. This was my first time I ever used extra heavy matte gel and I discovered I absolutely LOVED it!

Next ink Art Daubers with Harvest, Dark Brown and Pumpkin Spice Chalk Inks and randomly ink both house diecuts. Once dry, adhere both house diecuts together and add gems around both sides of the roof.

Decorating the House

I must have been in a crafting zone because I forgot to take photos of the steps of how I put the flower together. YIKES! Cut six flowers and one leaf from crinoline fabric from the Journaling Card, Flowers and Leaves Diecuts. The glass tray was inked with Red Barn and Dark Moss Chalk Inks, and water was added to both inks. Six flowers were placed into the Red Barn and the leaf was placed into the Dark Moss Inks. All diecuts were completely covered before I removed them to dry. The final step for the flower was adhering all together. I added the leaf to the back of the flower before adhering to the corner of the roof.

The tiny chipboard flower I inked with Red Barn. The Watercolor Paper leaf was inked with Mint Chalk Inks. The leaf was added to back and a sequin to the center of flower. I then placed a Foam Pop Dot to the back of the flower and above the window. The house was finished by tying a bow from cording and adding to the side of the roof. I hope you have been following Eileen as she travels and her Inspiration Team as they share their some fun crafting ideas!

Thanks for stopping by, hope your day is wonderful and enjoy creating!

Susie Bentz’s Bee Journal Blog Takeover!

12 Sep

Susie Bentz continuing with the Inspiration Team Blog Takeover! Eileen is still gadding about “across the pond”, crafting away with lots of new friends, so I am having a go on her blog. Today I am sharing a honey bee themed journal I made for my sister using Eileen’s die from Sizzix!

Bee Journal Supplies:

Sizzix Eileen Hull Scoreboards XL Die, Journal
Sizzix Little Sizzles Mat Board
Leisure Arts Diamond Art Kit, Bee
Therm O Web Eileen Hull Easy Cut Adhesive Sheets 6″ x 12″
Therm O Web Eileen Hull Red Liner Tape, 1/4″
Clearsnap Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends Inks – Sunshine, Golden, Nutmeg
Emerald Creek Eileen Hull Molten Dimensions – Glistening Glass
Rinea Metallics Foiled Paper Variety Pack
Sizzix Eileen Hull Textured Impressions embossing folder – Honeycomb
Marvy Uchida Jewel Picker
Marvy Uchida Le Pen
Plaid Mod Podge – Gloss
Honeycomb stencil
Black cardstock
Gesso, modeling paste, elastic, beads, twine, misc. dies

The Cover:

This project started with a lovely honey bee themed Diamond Art Kit from Leisure Arts. The design is printed on a heavyweight canvas type material and the honey bee area has a coating of strong tacky adhesive. I positioned the fabric on a piece of mat board, centering the bee image and then adhering it with Eileen’s Easy Cut Adhesive Sheets. After placing the fabric side down, so that it was facing the Journal die, I cut it using a Big Shot machine.

Because the Diamond Art kit was intended for a beginner the instructions were very clear and easy to follow – very much like a paint by numbers kit! It was fun and relaxing and I completed the design in a couple of hours.

The shine off of those rhinestones is really eye catching!

At this point I began to alter the background with gesso, stencils, modeling paste and Eileen’s ColorBox Blends inks.

I used Sunshine, Golden and Nutmeg inks, blending and playing until I was happy with the color. Next I sprinkled on Eileen’s Glistening Glass Molten Dimensions from Emerald Creek. I had to be careful with my heat gun because if I got too close to the rhinestones they started to melt!

The Diamond Art Honey Bee is meant to be framed and hung on a wall, not handled on a daily basis. I added a top coat of Mod Podge to protect the design. I chose the Gloss formula because I didn’t want to lose the amazing shine!

Assembly:

For the back of the journal I covered mat board with Gold Rinea Foil paper. I die cut the cover then used Eileen’s Honeycomb Textured Impressions embossing folder. Because the journal cover is longer than the embossing folder I had to run it through a second time. I flipped the folder to the other end of the cover and matched/ overlapped the design.

I used Eileen’s Red Line tape on the spine to hold the cover together.

Here’s a peek at the inside! I stenciled a honeycomb design and strung black elastic to hold the signatures.

Finally I added a dangle of fun beads on the spine!

The Signatures:

There are coordinating signatures on the inside featuring die cut Rinea Foil paper. I actually created an etched glass element for one of the covers! (you can find a quick tutorial HERE)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find some time to play today! Susie

You are invited to join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club- a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Join on Facebook and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Julia Aston’s Blog Takeover!

8 Sep

While Eileen’s traveling and crafting in Great Britain, some of us are taking over the blog to keep you inspired while she is away! So today, here’s Julia Aston‘s Blog Takeover!

I’m one of Eileen’s Inspiration Team members and I’m sharing a book I made for my grandnephew, Landon, to record books that he has read on the pages inside. I had made one for his sister, Mila, and to my surprise, he wanted one as well!

I made the book using Eileen’s Notebook Die

I die cut the pieces out of white chipboard. Then I smooshed the covers by rubbing Ranger Distress Twisted Cintrol, Gathered Twigs and Hickory Smoke onto my craft mat (one at a time). Then I spritzed with water and rubbed the covers onto the mat. I did this until I was happy with the coverage and colors.

I punched 2 holes at the top and bottom of the binding. I also cut holes in the center of pages I cut using Eileen’s Passport Die.

I threaded black elastic cord through the center of each signature (I made 2) and knotted them on the outside binding.

I looped a silver elastic tassel through the two black cords and used this as a closure for the book.

Supplies: Notebook Die, Passport Die, Eileen Hull/Sizzix, dinosaur stickers – Michaels, Stamps: Our Story – My Favorite Stamps (old set), Story of Me – Clear Art Stamps (old set)

I hope I have inspired you to make your own little notebook!

Julia

Note: I have never used WordPress – so I hope this post looks halfway decent!!

Pam Bray Takeover

2 Sep

Hi everyone- I’m here for the Pam Bray Takeover! Eileen is so busy packing up for her UK trip, she will never notice that I am sneaking on here. Today I am sharing this fun Sizzix Stacking Drawers project!

Time to think about Fall….Woot! Woot!!

Supplies:

Sizzix/Eileen Hull Stacking Boxes

Sizzix Matboard

Diamond Press Lace Border Die

Flower Die

Xyron Creative Station Lite with Permanent Adhesive

Fall Pattern Paper Collection

Small Brads

How about creating a few of Eileen Hull’s Stacking Drawer Boxes from Sizzix using your favorite fall collection along with Xyron Creative Station Lite with Permanent Adhesive.

Die cut border dies and adhere around boxes.

Die cut flower pieces; layer together.

Add brad to center and adhere to top of box

Die cut leaves; adhere around flowers.

Fill with your favorite candy, gift card, note, mini album, etc.

Enjoy! Pam

Summer Magic by Eileen Hull Inspiration Team!

1 Sep

Hi everyone- hope you are having a fantastic August! Here’s some summer magic by Eileen Hull Inspiration Team to keep you thinking and creating.

Books, a Wreath and cool Gift Pockets

Pam Bray never runs out of ways to decorate books! Today she’s sharing this adorable Best Friends Scholastic Wrapped Journal using vintage-y Authentique papers!

Don’t you love this gorgeous Seashell Journal by Tonya Trantham? She used the Notebook die, Journaling Words and Clearsnap inks to create the cover of this pretty book.

Lisa Hoel created a Beachy Wreath using Blends inks and Emerald Creek embossing powders – I love the soft colors and textures! Totally stealing this idea to make one for our beach house!

Jenny Marples made this stunning mixed media Floral Collage Gift Folder using the Gift Card Folder and her magical inking skills.

Susie Bentz created this gorgeous stenciled New Home Gift Card Folder and matching card base! She always has the perfect stamps to decorate. These are from the Project Bin!

Check out my Facebook Live video from last week with a follow up idea for using the Gift Card Folder with paper.

As always I invite you to join me on my twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club- a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Join our Facebook group and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

I hope you liked seeing the Summer Magic by Eileen Hull Inspiration Team! Thanks for stopping by- see you soon!

New Eileen Hull House Ornament Sizzix Die!

26 Aug

Hi friends! I’m so excited to share lots of creative ways that the Inspiration Team has used the new Eileen Hull House Ornament Sizzix Die! And there might be a bonus Gift Card Folder sample too…

Summer Ideas

Check out this cool ATC Molten Coin by Julia Aston! They are so cute and a great way to try techniques on a small scale.

Susie Bentz has created a gorgeous Card Trio using the tiny house die cut from the House Ornament. I love how clean and simple these cards are but they really pack a punch!

Karen Bearse has made a Repurposed Tote Bag using mixed media techniques- hey what’s that minion doing in there??? 🙂

Elizabeth Robinson created this cool rustic House of Lights (like a tiny birdhouse!) from the House Ornament die.

Here’s a bonus from Elizabeth- a Pocket Junk Journal Embellishment using the Gift Card Folder!

I want to thank the team for holding down the fort while I have been off at the Stamp & Scrapbook Expo – they are just amazing! Here’s a video from the show in Schaumburg with a fun tip for using the Gift Card Folder and Label #2

As always I invite you to join me on my twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club- a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Join on Facebook and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest

I hope you liked seeing the new Eileen Hull House Ornament Sizzix Dies and will give them a try! Thanks for stopping by- see you next week.

Summer Inspiration with New Eileen Hull Products

7 Aug

It sure is hot here in Virginia! I hope you can find some summer inspiration with new Eileen Hull products (in your air-conditioned craft room)! Take a look at what the Inspiration Team has come up with this week.

The dies we are working with are the Sizzix House Ornament and Gift Card Folder and Label #2

Check with your local scrapbook store to see if they carry them.

Summer Inspiration by the Team

Pam Bray made this frosty Memories Gift Card Holder and Label Mini Album using the Gift Card and Label 2 die, Clearsnap inks, Molten Dimensions embossing powders and Authentique papers. Why do I have a craving for hot chocolate? http://www.pammejoscrapbookflair.com/2019/07/memories-gift-card-holder-and-label.html

Julia Aston made this exquisite Cottage by the Sea using the House Ornament die. A simple tear in the paper led her down a whole different path and I LOVE how this came out!

Julia was on a roll! She also made this thoughtful An Evening to Yourself Gift Card Folder, giving the gift of babysitting for the receiver. She added lots of cool techniques with Blends2, Molten Dimensions and the Pansy flower die. I can’t wait to try them all!

This colorful Tutti-Frutti Business Card Holder was created by Tonya Trantham. I love how she used a piece of matboard to make a stand for the Gift Card Folder.

While we were at the beach, Susie Bentz made this fun Silly Walks Art Piece with the House Ornament die as the base. See how Susie constructed it- great tips!

Thanks so much for checking out the summer inspiration with new Eileen Hull products by the team- they are awesome!

I hope to see you on my twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. The Eileen Hull Fan Club is a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Request to join the group and don’t forget to answer the questions! Visit my Etsy store to find many of the products used in these awesome projects <3

New Sizzix Chapter 3 Eileen Hull Release

19 Jul

It’s time for the new Sizzix Chapter 3 Eileen Hull release! Today we are taking a look at the House Ornament- which is not just for the holidays by the way…

About the House Ornament

We moved around a lot when I was little and then I married a military man and moved some more. I love finding a house and adding special touches that make it our home. Home is comfort, stability and where everything starts. And ends, by the looks of my studio! Since this Chapter 3 release focuses on the holiday season, the idea of making a house as a Christmas ornament appealed to me. But of course, there are so many other ways to use it…

It is a ScoreBoards die, designed to cut and score thick material like matboard and chipboard. As you will see in the following projects, you can decorate this little house in numerous ways! You will need to cut two of the base pieces and trim off the floor of one of them. I adhere my house together with Therm O Web Red Liner tape to make sure that it stays together. One of my favorite parts of the die are two teeny tiny house shaped tags that I can’t wait to make a little book from <3

Here is a recent Facebook Live show where I cut recycled cardboard and created a shabby beach house, embossing it with my new Emerald Creek Molten Dimensions embossing powders. I love how these turned out and want to make a whole set. I think they would be cute to hang in a little tree or maybe create a little vignette under glass and surround with sand. It’s fun to think of ways to use it! I know at the holidays it would be adorable with a battery tealight inside to set on a holiday table or maybe to give a special gift in. Stay tuned – I’m sure we will have lots of ideas for you!

And now for the Team’s samples…

Pam Bray made an adorable Mixed Media House Ornament and Tag Album. She decorated the house with her very own stamps by Blank Page Muse and Clearsnap Blends inks- so pretty!

Jenny Marples is ready for Christmas with her cozy brick House Ornament. Head over to her blog to see all the fun techniques she used to make it! I love how she decorated the roof using leaves from the Journaling Card- Flowers & Leaves die!

Tonya Trantham made a Beach Babe House! Check out all of the fun details like a life preserver, framed swimmer on a raft and her gorgeous signature flowers on her blog.

Julia Aston is sharing an out-of-this-world Adventure Awaits Notebook. You have to check out her post to see how she created all of the cool effects she used in the making of this project. Wow!

Thanks so much for checking out the new Sizzix Chapter 3 Eileen Hull Release! The dies I ordered for my Etsy store have not yet arrived but the UPS man should be visiting today!

Inspirational Summer Projects with Clearsnap and Emerald Creek

15 Jul

Check out the inspirational summer projects with Clearsnap and Emerald Creek products! I went to the beach last week, but the team never rests! They were busy making more gorgeous samples for us!

Summer Fun…

Lisa Hoel created this playful Mermaid Wrapped Journal using tons of techniques using Clearsnap Blends inks, Emerald Creek Molten Dimensions embossing powders and and the Gel-Press plate. Don’t you love the beachy colors and fun ocean vibe!

This Field Notes Journal by Jenny Marples drips with luscious summer colors and lots of interesting ways to use new ThermOWeb products and Clearsnap inks with the Sizzix Journal die as a base. Jenny’s bookbinding skills are legendary- check out her blog for more book ideas.

Karen Bearse is the queen of art journaling and this gorgeous Embossed Notebook just blew me away! Karen used a lot of Clearsnap inks and Molten Dimensions embossing powders on the Notebook die. Check out her helpful tips on using these supplies to create the stunning cover effect.

Tonya Trantham created this gorgeous Bridal Shower Love Card using the Journaling Cards- Flowers & Leaves die and colored them with Blends inks- so pretty and summery.

Our beach house was christened last week with a visit from our family! Here’s a pic of mostly everyone, but families were coming and going all week long as their schedules would allow. It’s amazing how fast the time has gone, although I remember thinking it never would when they were little. We have another little one expected next week- so blessed!

I hope you are all having a great summer making memories!

New Ideas from the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team

24 Jun

Hi everyone- hope you are all enjoying the summer so far! I’m excited to share more new ideas from the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team using the new Therm O Web and Emerald Creek Craft Supplies products.

I am back to show you the last new product from Therm O Web– Red Liner Tape!

I use this tape on all of my heavy duty Scoreboards three dimensional projects. The matboard seems to have a mind of its own. Unless I completely break down the fibers by bending over at 180 degrees, the board will resist and try to spring open. I have found the Red Liner Tape is able to withstand the pressure, hold strong and keep the project held together. Of course you can use it for other applications as well. But when I need a firm hold, I pull out the big guns (see above) 🙂 [Read more…]