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The Eileen Hull Inspiration Team

6 Mar

The Eileen Hull Inspiration Team is the most talented, generous, caring, kind, smart and savvy group of artists I have ever come across.

Sometimes you get lucky, things click, and a community comes together. I am blessed.

What does the team do?

design amazing projects using my Sizzix dies and Clearsnap inks
write up awesome tutorials so others can re-create the projects
film videos to show project details and more
think outside the box
provide feedback and ideas
create samples for new releases
attend the Association for Creative Industries trade show (Creativation) and help demo, market and promote new products
moderate discussion on the bi-weekly Facebook Live shows
interact, share and answer questions in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group
create projects using my products in magazines
share theirs and teammates designs on social media
find product partners to collaborate with
put up with my crazy traveling schedule!
create marketing campaigns and strategies
provide jaw dropping projects for three ebooks with Bella Crafts Publishing
make me look better than I am
much more I am forgetting about…

I can’t thank these inspirational artists, my creative friends, enough for all they do. I am so excited to see what 2018 will bring.

Please visit each of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team’s blogs to see their work and leave them some love.

Huge thanks to Amy Bowerman, my Inspiration Team Coordinator, for keeping us on track and organized. Amy writes the weekly blog posts and has such a creative way with words.

Thanks for reading and for your support. Please follow me on Instagram and Facebook. I hope you can join me tonight at 6:00 Eastern at Eileen Hull Designs for Facebook Live!

Favorite Eileen Hull Dies Tutorials and Techniques

22 Feb

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again to share their favorite Eileen Hull Dies Tutorials and Techniques. All month long the team will be sharing creative ways to use Eileen Hull dies from the past and present. Let’s take a look at the inspiring projects in store for you today.

Favorite Eileen Hull Dies Tutorials

Lisa Hoel shares a darling pin cushion topped Cantilever Box project. Lisa’s creation features my Heartfelt Cardstock and sweet felt pins created with Stitchy Flowers and Birds and Butterflies from the Heartfelt Sizzix collection!

Favorite Eileen Hull Dies Tutorials: Pin Cushion Topped Cantilever Box by Lisa Hoel

Visit Lisa’s Blog for a detailed tutorial on how to create and assemble your own pin cushion Cantilever Box.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares a Book Club project perfect for containing clutter from photos waiting to be used in a project. AK’s project features the Stamp and Storage Die and more from my new Book Club Sizzix collection! This project is perfect for scrapbookers wanting to keep their photos tidy before adding them to a layout.

Favorite Eileen Hull Dies Tutorials: Stamp and Storage Die Photo Organizer by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

As always Anna-Karin has an amazing step by step tutorial to show you how to create this pretty and practical project!

Elizabeth Robinson shares a second tutorial featuring her stunning Wrap Journal from my soon to be released Book Club Chapter 2 Collection. Today’s tutorial is all about creating colorful signatures for your journals! You can use these techniques for virtually any journal or mini book project.

Favorite Eileen Hull Dies Tutorials: Creating Colorful Signatures for Journals and Mini Albums by Elizabeth Robinson

Check out Elizabeth’s Blog for a very cool and colorful technique tutorial!

Anne Redfern shares another Cantilever Box project topped with a beautiful bloom created using my Pansy Die from Paper Flower Party. I love how by adding extra layers Anne has turned the Pansy into a realistic looking Peony! She’s got tips and tricks galore for turning paper into realistic looking petals!

Favorite Eileen Hull Dies Tutorials: Cantilever Box with Flower Foam Peony by Anne Redfern

Don’t miss Anne’s Cantilever Box and Blooming Tutorial on her Blog!

Hope you’ve enjoyed these Favorite Eileen Hull Dies Tutorials and Techniques. The team will be back real soon with another dose of inspiration for you! You can find all of the dies used in these projects and more HERE.

See you soon!

Eileen

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects and Tutorials

20 Feb

Hello everyone! This month the Inspiration Team is sharing their Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects and tutorials. Each week you’ll find creative ways to use your Eileen Hull dies from the past and present. Let’s take a look at the inspiring projects the team has in store for you this week.

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects

Elizabeth Robinson shares her inaugural Inspiration Team project with a fabulous Wrap Journal! The Wrap Journal is the much anticipated die from my Book Club Chapter 2 collection releasing in June. Elizabeth used stunning deli papers from Jane Davenport, inking and stamping….and don’t even get me started on that Bumble bee on the cover!

Stop by Elizabeth’s blog to say hello and check out her amazing Wrap Journal project!

Maggi Harding starts us off with a Journal Die project gilded in gold! Maggi’s project features heat embossed flowers, texture paste, enamels and more! All of these elements combined with expertly placed Graphic 45 papers complete the look of this regal journal fit for a king (or queen).

Take a trip over to Maggi’s Blog to learn how to create your own golden journal.

Julia Aston has a Gelli printed Tool Box project to share with you today. The Tool Box die is an old favorite from my Vintage Travel collection and Julia’s colorful take on it is to die for! I just love the Gelli printing and metallic accents she’s added don’t you?

Head to Julia’s blog for a tutorial on how you too can Gelli print your Sizzix die cuts.

Pam Bray shares a clever Cube Card Project that transforms from 2D to 3D! If anyone remembers the Artist Trading Blocks this project is sure to strike a chord with you. Pam used the Block/Cube/Bank die from my Cherished collection to create this stunning card with gorgeous Authentique papers!

Check out Pam’s tutorial on how to create your own Collapsible Cube Card.

Diana Hetherington has a Trinket Box Creation sure to steal your heart! Diana’s project features Dies from Book Club Chapter 1 and 2 plus the Daisy embossing folder. I love the Metallic embossing on this project, but I especially love that it contains a gift and can be used for an artful display as well.

Visit Diana’s Blog for all the details on her Heartfelt Trinket Box.

Tracy Evans also shares a clever Trinket Box creation. This time Tracy has used the Trinket Box to create a lovely shaker style Journal Book! I just adore the shaker insert on the inside panel and of course the metallic embossing.

Don’t miss Tracy’s tutorial on how she created this Trinket Box Booklet.

Hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks round of Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects. Stay tuned for more inspiring ideas coming up!

You can shop for Eileen Hull dies used in these projects HERE.

Eileen

Eileen Hull Die Favorites Projects and Tutorials

8 Feb

Hello everyone! This month the Inspiration Team is sharing projects and tutorials using their Eileen Hull Die Favorites! Over the years I’ve put out quite a few collections and it’s always cool to see different dies used in unique new ways. All month long you’ll find creative ways to use your Eileen Hull dies and maybe even find a NEW favorite.

Eileen Hull Die Favorites Projects and Tutorials

Tracy Evans shares a marvelous mixed-media Valentine card creation using the front piece of the Trinket Box! Tracy sure knows how to layer for BIG impact! Her cards and creations are always done with expert precision.

Head to Tracy’s Blog and fall head over heels for her Mixed-Media Valentine techniques!

Pam Bray shares a Flower Pocket project perfect for sharing treats and love notes for your sweetie this Valentine’s day! Pam’s Flower Pocket Treat holder features new Thinlits Dies from Book Club Chapter 2 and Love Struck Papers from Authentique! I just love the vintage vibe of these papers don’t you?

Visit Pam’s Blog for all the details on how to create your own Valentine’s Day Flower Pocket Treat Holder!

Tonya Trantham keeps the V-day love going with a gorgeous Valentine’s Day Card project. Tonya used a slew of Eileen Hull dies from past and present collections like Paper Flower Party and Book Club!

Check out Tonya’s blog to learn more about her recipe for Love cards and maybe even create your own custom mix!

Jenny Marples uses the Trinket Box die to create a stunning Floral Valentine’s Day treat box! This project is so sweet inside and out and the fact that it’s handmade makes it even sweeter!

No need to head to a specialty store for the perfect gift box. Head to Jenny’s Blog for all the details and get your craft on!

Last but certainly not least, Julia Aston shares an AMAZING Adirondack Chair creation. The Adirondack Chair is and oldie but a goodie from my Vintage Travel Sizzix Collection. I just love Julia’s use of the die and that fine gentleman sitting so prim and proper is the perfect touch. Don’t even get me started on the furry friend in the background!

Sit a spell over at Julia’s Blog and learn how she created this adorable Adirondack Chair. You won’t want to miss her creative idea for covering the die cut pieces.

Hope you’ve enjoyed these Eileen Hull Die Favorites projects. Do you have a favorite Eileen Hull Die? Be sure to share your creations on my Facebook Page or join The Eileen Hull Fanclub.

You can find all the dies used in these projects and more HERE.

Stay tuned for more Eileen Hull Die Favorites Projects and Tutorials!

Eileen

Introducing Book Club Sizzix Collection Chapter Two

1 Feb

Hey everyone! Now that Creativation is over I finally can spill the beans about my new Book Club Sizzix Collection Chapter Two! My new collection works with the original Book Club Collection and includes a fan favorite Wrap Journal, Journal Cards, and more! The new collection won’t be released until June but the Inspiration Team just couldn’t wait to share their Book Club 2 samples and neither could I! Check out the amazing creations the team has for you and stay tuned at the end of this post for my Facebook Live Episode showcasing all of the new dies in Book Club Chapter 2.

Book Club Sizzix Collection Chapter Two

Maggi Harding shares a Valentine’s Day Card project filled with new Book Club Chapter Two dies and lots of lovely surprises! There’s even more loveliness inside this card with pull out file folders for photos and such, plus journaling cards and a gift card holder!

Visit Maggi’s blog for a detailed look at her Book Club 2 Valentine’s Day card.

Karen Bearse shares a fabulous fabric wrap Journal creation. This project was a fan favorite in my booth at Creativation. Karen’s colorful design and use of fabric make this project extra special!

Check out Karen’s Blog for more details and a peek at some of the good times we had at the show!

Pam Bray shares a collection of Cards created using Book Club Chapter 2 dies and Fairy Dreams Collection from Graphic 45! This is Pam’s third Book Club creation using these pretty papers.

Wait till you see Pam’s trifecta of Book Club Creations sure to make any Fairy lovers dreams come true!

Tonya Trantham has a Beachy keen project to share featuring loads of Book Club dies. Tonya’s Beach Disc Junk Journal is filled with mementos and moments from a trip to Florida. From coasters to business cards and more Tonya has everything she needs to keep her fond memories at an arms reach.

Take a trip to Tonya’s blog for a look inside this fantastic Junk Journal and helpful tips and tricks to create your own!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares a wildly creative take on the Card Box Storage die! AK has combined several Card Boxes to create the perfect storage solution for her vintage Pixi Book Collection. Inking, stamping, and stenciling goes wild to provide an eye catching outside while keeping her prize collection safe and sound.

Take a walk on the wild side for a full tutorial over at Anna Karin’s Blog.

Lisa Hoel shares a collection of Wrap Journal projects you are sure to go ga-ga for! I have selected my absolute fave. How adorable is this game themed journal? The addition of the Trivial Pursuit pie wheel, monopoly hotel, dice and bingo chips are the icing on the cake… just wait till you see the inside!

Get your journal game on over at Lisa’s Blog where you’ll be treated to several more wrap journal ideas.

Susie Bentz shares a fun Winter Wrap Journal creation perfect for recording small moments and memories with the Journal Card die. This project features photos of winter fun all wrapped up with a snowflake enclosure!

Get your snow boots on and check out Susie’s blog for more winter fun and Wrap Journaling tips.

Jenny Marples shares an absolutely exquisite Wrap Journal Project. This journal is a work of art covered in fabric, fibers, paper and embossing! That’s just the cover! Jenny is saving the inside for a later date. You won’t believe your eyes when you see the inside.

Visit Jenny’s blog for fun photos of our trip to Creativation and more details on her gorgeous journal.

Julia Aston has a floral cutout Wrap Journal all tied up with a big beautiful bow! Julia’s idea for this wrap journal is quite clever indeed…inside she’s included plain white pages for Zentangle! What a perfect place to doodle on the go!

Get your Zentangle on over at Julia’s Blog and have a look inside this clever wrap journal creation.

Hope you’ve enjoyed this little sneak peek of my Book Club Sizzix Collection Chapter Two. The Book Club 2 dies won’t be available till June but fear not you can grab your Book Club original dies HERE so you’ll be ready to go once the next chapter is released!

Want to see ALL of the Book Club Chapter Two dies and samples from Creativation? Watch my Facebook Live video Below…

Eileen

Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love

25 Jan

Hey everyone! I’ve had a busy fun filled week at Creativation and will have lots to share real soon. In the meantime the Inspiration Team has more Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love for you today. Grab a cuppa and sit back for a creative look at these amazing projects featuring my Book Club Sizzix Collection.

Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love

Michelle Zerull has a marvelous idea for using the Stamp and Photo Storage Die. The clever gal has combined the art of card and flower making into one sensational Birthday Surprise! The Stamp and Photo Storage Box does double duty as a Birthday Card and Flower Holder that can be hung anywhere to the delight of the recipient.

Visit Michelle’s Blog for more details and a tutorial on how to create her gorgeous flowers with the Twist and Style Tool!

Nicole Wright’s project is a color lovers dream come true! This Trinket Box project is all decked out in Dylusions Sprays, Colorbox Blends and some serious stenciling tricks and techniques. The Fab flower on the front is the cherry on top! Any guesses on how she made it?

Check out Nicole’s Blog for a fun tutorial and all the details you need to create this colorful Trinket Box creation top to bottom!

Jenny Marples shares her creative Book Binding technique in a Flip Book project bursting with Butterflies and Blooms! Each page is expertly crafted using Eileen Hull Flower dies from past collections and paper pieced Butterflies…a real feast for the eyes!

Flutter over to Jenny’s Blog for a comprehensive tutorial on how to use the Book Binding Die to create your own gorgeous flip book!

Maggi Harding shares a treat filled Trinket Box project perfect for sharing sweets with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day or any day you choose! Maggi’s project is oh so sweet inside and out! Don’t you just adore that little door knocker on the lid?

You’re in for a real treat when you stop by Maggi’s Blog where you’ll find this project along with a plethora of her other gorgeous Book Club Collection Designs!

Julia Aston shares a darling notebook created using the Book Binding die and notecards! This handy little note taker features a pen holder and Book Plate Thinlits die cuts adorn the cover, with mini discs to complete the look of this pretty and practical flip book!

Visit Julia’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Book Binding Die Notecard Flip Book.

Hope you have enjoyed this weeks round of Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love! Stay tuned next week for a look at my upcoming collection Book Club Chapter 2 and a peek at all the fun we had at Creativation!

You can catch up with all the Book Club Projects shared this month by following the links below and shop for Book Club Dies HERE.

Book Club Love Week 1

Book Club Love Week 2

Eileen

Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love

16 Jan

Hello everyone! It’s time for more Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love. The 2018 Inspiration Team has been hard at work cranking out Book Club Sizzix projects to inspire you to get creative with my latest Sizzix Collection. 2018 is off to a great start with new team members and old favorites. Let’s have a look at what my super talented team has in store for you today.

Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love

Julia Aston starts us off with a gorgeous winter scene created using the Trinket Box and Frame Die. Complete with glittering snow, tiny trees and an oh-so-cute itty bitty reindeer, and a Charlotte Bronte quote this project puts the “Win” in Winter Craft Projects!

Head to Julia’s Blog to learn how to create this idyllic winter scene using the Trinket Box and Frame Die. Oh and did I mention it lights up!?!

Maggi Harding pulled out all the stops and cooked up a fantastic Recipe Card Booklet using a plethora of Book Club Dies with coordinating Graphic 45 Papers!

Go smell what’s cooking over at Maggi’s blog and find out how to create your own Recipe Card Booklet with Book Club dies.

Maggi Harding shares a second post featuring her drop dead gorgeous trifecta creation housed in an expertly decorated Card Box Storage die cut. This time around you’ll be treated to a deep dive into each page of her darling mini books featured in this set!

Visit Maggi’s Blog for more gorgeous photos and a video slide show!

Pam Bray shares a Card Box Organizer project featuring the Fairy Dust Collection from Graphic 45. This project complements her Trinket Box creation shared last week. What more could you want in a Fairy Tale creation?

Check out Pam’s Blog for more Fairies, Flowers and a full tutorial!

Anne Redfern shares a creative way to use the Stamp and Photo Storage Box die…the clever lass has turned it into a Journal! Complete with textured stenciling and a cool blue hue this Journal is a real showstopper!

Head to Anne’s Blog for all the details on this unique Journal creation.

Hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks round up of Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love. You can shop the Book Club Sizzix Collection and other Eileen Hull Dies HERE. If you missed last weeks creations you can check them out HERE.

Eileen

Book Club Love Sizzix Projects

4 Jan

Happy 2018 everyone! The Inspiration Team is kicking off the New Year with Book Club Love Sizzix Projects. My new Sizzix collection Book Club is available now. Throughout the month of January we will be sharing all the cool things you can create with the Book Club Sizzix dies. Let’s have a look at some of the projects in store for you this week.

Book Club Love Sizzix Projects

Pam Bray shares a magnificent Trinket Box and Frame project filled with fairy magic! This project is all decked out in Fairy Dust Collection papers from Graphic 45. Pam’s penchant for paper piecing is a real treat for the eyes with all the loveliness she’s added to her creation.

Do you believe in fairies? Flutter on over to Pam’s Blog for more magical details.

Maggi Harding’s Mini Book project features a plethora of Book Club dies. This project really showcases all the cool things you can do with my new collection. Just add pretty papers and some creative ingenuity and Waa-laa! you’ve got yourself a drop dead gorgeous creation!

Run, don’t walk over to Maggi’s blog for all the gorgeous details and a comprehensive look at what you can create with Book Club Sizzix dies!

Diana Hetherington has a marvelous, modern wedding journal to share with you today. She used pieces from Book Club dies to create her journal from cover to cover. The sentiment on the front cover is too perfect! “Embrace the Detours”….words to live by for sure!

Visit Diana’s Blog for a look inside her lovely Wedding Journal.

Tracy Evan’s shares a fantastic art piece created with the Frame portion of the Trinket Box die. This project is a real stunner and Tracy’s tutorial will show you how to use older Eileen Hull dies and Impressions folders with wax to create an all new look!

Head to Tracy’s Blog to get the artful details on this fine creation!

Last, but certainly not least. Lisa Hoel shares a Masculine Birthday Card project that showcases how to use pieces of the Book Club dies in new ways! Lisa’s Card Tutorial also includes tips and tricks for using movers and shapers to help you get the most out of your Sizzix dies.

Don’t miss Lisa’s detailed Masculine Card Tutorial on her Blog!

Hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks round of Book Club Love Sizzix Projects. You can shop the Book Club Collection and other Eileen Hull dies featured in these projects HERE. Stay tuned next week for more reasons to LOVE Book Club!

Eileen

Eileen Hull Sizzix Die Gift Projects

31 Dec

Hey everyone! 2017 is nearly behind us but before we say hello to 2018 the Inspiration Team has a few more Eileen Hull Sizzix Die Gift Projects to share. We’ve had an amazing year filled with new Sizzix collections and creative ways to use those Sizzix dies. Enjoy these last few projects of 2017 before we ring in the new year!

Eileen Hull Sizzix Die Gift Projects

Jonathan Fong shares an absolutely adorable Felt Reindeer project created with the Basket Die! These little cuties are crafted from felt, corks and even have Spring Leaves die antlers! You can leave these guys up all winter long because they are just toooooo cute to be put away after Christmas.

Visit Jonathan’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Felt Reindeer using the Basket Die.

Jenny Marples shares a stunning combo project using the new Book Club Card Box and Trinket Box dies. This lovely duo features all kinds of Ranger Ink goodness and are a real feast for the eyes. You may just want to keep them for yourself!

Check out Jenny’s blog for an in depth tutorial on how to create both of these gorgeous Book Club projects!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has several AMAZING projects in the Gifts to Die For E-book. This gorgeous Sketchbook Journal is just one of the many incredible projects she has in store for you!

Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for a look at all the other beautiful creations she contributed to the E-book.

Susie Bentz shares a sweet ATC and Charm project created with my Colorbox Blends inks! You won’t want to miss Susie’s cool coloring and charm creating techniques!

Head to Susie’s blog for all the details!

Hope you’ve enjoyed all the Eileen Hull Sizzix Die Gift Projects shared this month. You can get creative with even more project ideas in the Gifts to Die For Ebook! Myself and the entire Inspiration Team wish you all a safe and happy New Year! We’ll see you in 2018 for more creative inspiration!

Eileen

Eileen Hull Holiday Gifts and Decor Projects

22 Dec

Happy Holidays everyone! The Inspiration Team is back with more Eileen Hull Holiday Gifts and Decor Projects. You’ll find something fun to create no matter how you celebrate in this weeks round up of amazing projects!

Eileen Hull Holiday Gifts and Decor Projects

Tonya Trantham shares a too cute for words Christmas Time Mini Disc Album. This project features tons of my new Book Club dies and really has to be seen to be believed.

Dash on over to Tonya’s Blog for a look inside at all of the adorable pages sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!

Nicole Wright shares a darling last minute gift project featuring the Scallop Flap and Flower Box die. This project is perfect for housing gift cards or tiny treats. The best part is it’s an easy peasy project you can create in a snap!

Visit Nicole’s Blog for a quick and easy tutorial.

Maggi Harding shares a sweet Cantilever Box creation featuring Graphic 45’s Paper Doll Family papers. Maggi’s Cantilever project makes the perfect handmade gift!

Head to Maggi’s blog for a detailed tutorial on how to create this project for a friend or loved one.

Julia Aston has a cute Christmas Photo Album project using the Passport Book Die. In addition to creating a fun project to share all those Christmas photos past and present Julia also shares some pretty cool embossing and stenciling techniques.

Visit Julia’s blog for a not to be missed tutorial on how to create this look.

Lisa Hoel has a SUPER cute wreath project featuring the Bird House and Bird Dies. Oh my word how my door longs for this wreath!

Take a trip over to Lisa’s Blog to see how she made this oh so creative Christmas wreath.

Anne Redfern shares two absolutely stunning hand bound leather journals that she created using the Journal die. What’s more is that the lucky recipients are two of our very own Inspiration Team members!

Anne’s gorgeous leather journals are featured in the Gifts to Die for Ebook so head to Anne’s Blog to learn more about these fine creations.

Tracy Evans shares a gorgeous Trinket Box creation filled with texture, red and golden tones and a touch of shimmer! I just love how she used the stitchy flowers die…by golly that beautiful bloom looks like it’s almost made of metal rather than paper!

Visit Tracy’s Blog for an in depth look at this incredible Christmas creation!

For more amazing Eileen Hull Holiday Gifts and Decor Projects check out the Gifts to Die for Ebook where you can find some of these projects and more!

Eileen