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Book Club Sizzix Collection Preview

24 Sep

Hello everyone! The Inspiration Team is back with another Book Club Sizzix Collection Preview. My new collection won’t be shipping until November but it’s never too early for project ideas. The Book Club collection pairs beautifully with the Journal die and Passport Book dies. These were two fan favorites from past collections and I’ve designed the Book Club collection to work with these and other dies in order for you to get the most out of your Sizzix dies!

Let’s have a look at some of the amazing projects the team has created with my new collection.

Book Club Sizzix Collection Preview

Mitsyana Wright shares a gorgeous Trinket Box Vignette featuring Succulent Die cuts! Mitsyana’s creation is a sight for sore eyes indeed!

Visit Mitsyana’s Blog for more details on this lovely project.

Michelle Zerull shares a Storage Box Project that makes the perfect desk top organizer! Pretty papers and trims adorn the outside while pencils papers and other essentials are kept in place.

Check out Michelle’s Blog for more details.

Lisa Hoel shares two great projects featuring the Trinket Box and frame and the Stamp and Photo Storage Box. Lisa used the trinket Box to create a winter wonderland vignette.

The Stamp and Photo Storage Box was used to send photos to family far away.

Visit Lisa’s Blog for more details on these fun projects.

Tonya Trantham used the Storage Box die to create a darling holder for one of her famous mini albums! Tonya’s works are always filled with such pretty papers and trims it’s only natural to want a proper container to house them.

Head to Tonya’s blog for more details!

Diana Hetherington shares a sweet card holder featuring the Storage Box die. Embossed foil adorns the outside of Diana’s cute container for her handmade cards!

Visit Diana’s Blog for more details.

Pam Bray shares two lovely creations featuring the Book and Pages and the Trinket Box and Frame dies. These two projects are loaded with loveliness.

Check out Pam’s Blog for more details!

Julia Aston shares a clever Christmas creation featuring the Book Binding Movers and Shapers die. This sweet holiday booklet is a real holiday treat!

Visit Julia’s Blog to see more.

I do hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks Book Club Sizzix Collection Preview. Stay tune for more inspiring projects later this week.

Eileen

New Book Club Sizzix Collection Preview

17 Sep

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with another new Book Club Sizzix Collection Preview. We are so excited to share my new collection with you. Book Club will be releasing in November but it’s never to early to get a jump start on project ideas. Let’s have a look at what the team has in store for you today.

New Book Club Sizzix Collection Preview

Tonya Trantham shares an absolutely adorable Christmas creation featuring Book Club dies along with the Passport Book and Journal dies.

Head on over to Tonya’s blog for more info on this too cute creation.

Tracy Evans has a whole slew of Book Club Collection creations to share. She used several dies in the collection to create some amazing mixed media projects.

Check out Tracy’s Blog for a peak at this project and MORE!

Diana Hetherington shares a beautiful photo frame creation featuring the Stamp and Photo Storage die.

Stop by Diana’s Blog for more details.

Anne Redfern shares two Book Club sample projects. Her first project features the Card Box, Planner Storage & Organizer and a golden oldie the Passport Book die to create a darling mini album.

Next, Anne shares a Stamp and Photo Storage die project. The clever lass has combined my new Book Club die with the Journal die from Heartfelt to create a mobile painting palette perfect for creating on the go.

Head to Anne’s Blog for more details on these lovely makes.

Pam Bray shares a gorgeous Stamp and Storage Gift Set creation featuring other favorite Eileen Hull dies from past collections.

Check out Pam’s Blog for more details.

Julia Aston shares a Books and Pages Trinket Box project featuring DCWV Cranberry Christmas papers.

Visit Julia’s Blog for more details on this lovely holiday project.

Wow! Are these projects amazing or what? I hope you are as excited for the Book Club release as I am. Stay tuned later in the week as the New Book Club Sizzix Collection Preview continues!

Eileen

New Eileen Hull Sizzix Collection Book Club Sneak Peeks

8 Sep

Hey everyone! I have a new collection coming out and I’m so excited to share it with you! All month long the Inspiration Team will be sharing the new Eileen Hull Sizzix Collection Book Club Sneak Peeks. You’ll have to wait until closer to the release date for full tutorials but in the meantime here’s a little info about my upcoming Sizzix collection

One word that sums up the new Sizzix Book Club collection is VERSATILE!
Eileen is happy to introduce new Three-in One dies- dies that serve multiple purposes to fit into every area of your life.

There are three new ScoreBoards dies for sturdy project bases and three die sets to embellish them. Each die may be used in many ways- on books, cards, gift boxes, home decor projects, and for storage and organization.

Imagine a die that can create a box, a book and a frame all on one die- we have that! Come explore the Book Club collection with the Inspiration Team and let us know which one is your favorite! Releasing this fall…

Now let’s get inspired with some sneak peeks at the amazing ways you can create with the Book Club collection.

New Eileen Hull Sizzix Collection Book Club Sneak Peeks

Julia Aston shares a peek at her Photo Box die project. The Photo Box is one of the three Scoreboards dies in the Book Club Collection. She’s also added embellishments using dies from past collections like Vintage Travel and Paper Flower Party.

Visit Julia’s Blog for more details on this lovely Photo Box project.

Want more Book Club Project peeks? Visit Pam Bray , Tracy Evans and Diana Hetherington’s Blogs for a sneak peek at some of the other dies in the New Eileen Hull Sizzix Collection Book Club! Full reveals are coming in the weeks ahead so stay tuned!

There were so many great projects last month featuring my latest Sizzix collection Heartfelt I missed a couple that are certainly NOT to be missed!! Here are two brand new projects to check out.

Susie Bentz always finds a way to put the pretty into practical. This Home Improvement Journal is the perfect place to store paint chips, swatches and take notes for a remodeling project.

No need to pardon the appearance of this to cute creation while “under construction” head to Susie’s Blog for all the details!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares an adorable House Pocket project to house the latest must have fad that every kiddo MUST have. How cute is this fidget spinner pouch? She used Felt, Tim Holtz Fabric, and the Stitchy Flowers Die to create the spinners.

Take a spin over to Anna-Karin’s Blog to learn how to assemble your own Fidget Spinner pouch.

For more Heartfelt Projects check out the links below…

We will be back next week with more new Eileen Hull Sizzix Collection Book Club Sneak Peeks

Eileen

Unique Heartfelt Sizzix Tutorials and Techniques to Try

1 Sep

Hey everyone! Today we have a massive round up of unique Heartfelt Sizzix tutorials to share. All month long the Inspiration Team has been sharing their creative ways to use my Heartfelt Sizzix Collection along with old favorites from collections of the past. Grab a seat as the IT takes you on a creative Sizzix adventure!

Unique Heartfelt Sizzix Tutorials

The ever clever Jonathan Fong always finds a unique way to use Sizzix dies and other supplies. His latest creation uses album covers along with the House Pocket die to make a perfect plant holder!

The succulent sounds of vinyl may be a thing of the past but you can still use those fab album covers to hold your succulents! Take a spin over to Jonathan’s blog where he goes on record with a detailed tutorial.

Calling all Star Wars fans…Karen Bearse has the perfect project to bring out your inner Jedi Master. Using the House Pocket die and a Star Wars Paper Pad Karen has created the ultimate Sizzix Star Wars project. Use this technique for a cool card or add to your fan journal the possibilities are as vast as the universe.

Head to another dimension at Karen’s Blog. Try this tutorial you must!

Jenny Marples shares a wearable art tutorial with these fab Stitchy Flower earrings! Jenny used Sizzix Paper Leather and Dina Wakley Media paints to create this stylish set.

Find out how you too can wear your art with Jenny’s Full Tutorial.

Anne Redfern uses the Make it 3D die and House Pocket die to LITERALLY Make it 3D! Anne’s adorable Log Cabin project is cute, clever and everything in between. Do those pretty posies in the flower boxes look familiar? They should, they are Stitchy Flowers and Leaves die cuts made miniature with shrink plastic!

You’ll definitely want to visit Anne’s Blog for more details on her darling Log Cabin creation plus a bonus House Pocket project.

But wait, there’s MORE! Anne shares two more Unique Heartfelt Sizzix Tutorials using the Journal die. Check out this Post where she shows you how to create a Halloween themed Shadow Box Journal and a wee Bookcase!

Grab a broom and fly on over to Anne’s Blog to learn more about these amazing creations.

Tonya Trantham also utilized the Make it 3D die to create a 3 dimensional House filled with whimsy a paper crafting expertise! Stitchy Flowers, paper trims and detailed inking with my Colorbox Blends give Tonya’s paper house serious “curb appeal”.

Plan a visit to Tonya’s blog for a full tutorial on her Whimsical 3D Paper House.

Diana Hetherington shares a unique way to use the House Pocket Die to create Pennant Flags and Banners! Just add fabric a few simple stitches and ink, stamp or what have you and you’ve got yourself a fun flag/banner to fly!

Head to Diana’s Blog for more detailed photos and a video tutorial!

Michelle Zerull shares a sweet and sparkly House Pocket Curio project. What a cute way to display tiny trinkets and treasures! Michelle shares all the steps she took to create her curio and it’s easier than you think!

Check out Michelle’s Blog for a quick lesson on how to create your own House Pocket Curio!

Pam Bray shares an adorable House Pocket Note Holder. Techniques abound in this pretty and practical project. Texture was added with Crackle paste from Deco Art Media and stenciled over lovely patterned paper. Pam used my Make it 3-D die to turn the House Pocket into this oh so cute note holder. Stitchy Flowers and Leaves along with other trims adorn the front.

Visit Pam’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own House Pocket Note Holder.

Lisa Hoel ends our month of Unique Heartfelt Sizzix Tutorials with a total eclipse of the ART with this sensational tribute to the Great American Eclipse! What an adorable way to commemorate this much anticipated event. An oh soo clever and too cute to boot use for the House Pocket Die.

Check out Lisa’s Tutorial on how to create a moving mechanism to “Eclipse” your next creative venture!

Hope you’ve enjoyed all the unique Heartfelt Sizzix tutorials shared this month. If you missed any of the previous projects you can check them out by following the links below.

You can find my Heartfelt Sizzix Collection and other Eileen Hull Dies HERE.

Be sure to follow along with me on the Paper Trail on my Facebook page I may be coming to a city/town near you!

Eileen

Paper Trail 15 Schedule

1 Sep

Yes, this is happening- here is the Paper Trail 15 schedule!

In 2013, I bought a 1976 Serro Scotty trailer on eBay. I decided to outfit the trailer as a mobile studio and teach classes in craft stores across the country. My first trip from Virginia to California went amazingly well and I was hooked on travel teaching. And so the Paper Trail was born…

On September 7, I begin my fifteenth Paper Trail journey! I am headed from Virginia to Calgary, Canada, then all down the west coast and back toward home- arriving November 7 (God willing!) Please join me on the trip and follow along on social media.

If you live somewhere along the route, I would love to meet you! The Paper Trail schedule is listed below- if you’d like to sign up for a class, call your local store now to reserve a spot!

September 9, 2017

Neu Scrapbooking

5135 S Emerson Ave | Indianapolis, IN 46237 | (317) 781-7970

September 10, 2017

Palette and Paper

6421 Oaklandon Road | Indianapolis 46236 |317 459 3199

September 11, 2017

Visit with designer friends Madeline Arendt and Rebekah Meier.

Join us at Eileen Hull Designs for a Facebook Live in the evening!

September 12, 2017

Corporate Sponsor visits

September 13, 2017

Village Paper & Ink

5602 Broad Street | Greendale, WI 53129 | 414-367-2724

September 15, 2017

Scrapmania

224 Collins Road NE | Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | 319-377-9999

September 16-17, 2017

Pine City Scrapbooking Co.

415 2nd Ave SE | Pine City, MN 55063 | 320-629-9960

September 18, 2017

K & Krafts

420 Center Ave Ste #10 Moorhead Center Mall | Moorhead, MN 56560 | (218) 233-3220

September 22-23, 2017

Great Canadian Scrapbooking Carnival

Come see Scotty and I in Calgary!

Find me in the Emerald Creek and Creative Scrapbooker Magazine

booths demoing my Sizzix Twist & Style tool and beautiful 3D flowers.

Hope you can stop by for a Make and Take!

September 26, 2017

Scrapendipity

208 3400 14th ST NW | Calgary, Alberta | 1 403-399-2127

September 29-30, 2017

AFCI- Canada Retreat

3750 Market Street SE | Calgary Alberta T3M 2P2 | Canada | 1-587-349-7599

Excited to be teaching at the AFCI (formerly known as CHA) Canadian- West Retreat!

October 3-4, 2017

Scrap & Bean

#110, 13220 St. Albert Trail | Edmonton, Alberta | 780-406-4539

October 7, 2017

Clipper Street Scrapbook Company

6360 202 St # 105 | Langley, British Columbia | 1 604-514-2229

October 8, 2017

Urban Scrapbooker

9810 Edmonds Way | Edmonds, WA 98020 | 425- 771-2400

October 12, 2017

The Artists’s Palette Studio

1710 Oak Street | Eugene, OR 97401 | 541-686-3395

October 13, 2017

The Creative Makery

3940 Shenstone Drive | Eugene, Oregon 97404 | 503-515-2490

October 15, 2017

Scrapbook Island’s Creative Escape

14090 Blossom Hill Rd | Los Gatos, California | 408- 402-3581

October 17, 2017

It’s All About the Scrapbook

1670 N. Lincoln Suite B | Dixon, California | 707-676-5252

October 19, 2017

Witt’s Everything for the Office

20437 Brian Way Ste B | Tehachapi, CA | (661) 822-6760

October 22, 2017

Perfect Day Scrapbooking

9552 Hamilton Ave. | Huntington Beach, CA 92646 | 714-369-2862

October 23-25, 2017

Sizzix HQ

25862 Commercentre Drive | Lake Forest, CA 92630 | 877.355.4766

meetings, videos

October 28, 2017

Paper Tales

3960 W. Point Loma Boulevard, Suite N | San Diego, California 92110 | 619.222.2510

October 30/31 , 2017

Scrapbook.com

Phoenix, AZ

Shooting videos 🙂

November 3, 2017

My Heart’s Fancy

16534 N. Penn Ave. | Edmond, OK 73012 | 405-509-6788

November 4- 5, 2017

Imagine That Scrapbooking and Gifts

1354 27th Ave | Suite 109 Columbus, NE 68601 | (402) 606-4600

Scrap Cabana Retreat!

This is going to be quite a trip! Please follow along on Facebook and Instagram and stay tuned for Facebook Lives all along the way…

If you have not joined the Eileen Hull Fan Club, our creative community from all around the world, please do! We will have another giveaway soon to celebrate 1500 members! You have to be a member to win though, so sign up now 🙂 See you on the road!

Easy Sizzix Washi Tape Journal

21 Aug

You will not believe how fast it is to make this easy Sizzix Washi Tape Journal.

Have you been collecting washi tape and not sure what to do with it all? Create this Washi Tape Traveler’s Notebook in less than an hour in your favorite colors!

Here’s a Facebook Live video showing how it goes together. If you just want to see the project, skip ahead to about 12:00. Please join me and friends from all around the world on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to create together on Facebook Live at Eileen Hull Designs.

Supplies:

Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die- Journal by Eileen Hull
Washi tape
One sheet of coordinating colored cardstock- 8 1/2” x 11”
Sizzix Little Sizzles Matboard- white
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Therm O Web Easy Tear Tape- 1/4”
Elastic
Insert books for Traveler’s Notebook
Sizzix Big Shot
Extended Cutting Pads
Craft Knife
Paper piercer or die pick.

Instructions:

Die cut two Journal covers from matboard.
Arrange covers with binding strips in the center, butting up to each other. Take a strip of washi tape and stretch it across both covers on the diagonal, leaving about one inch extra on both ends. Wrap excess tape around to the back of the Journal cover
Follow the angle of the first piece and continue placing washi tape across both covers, alternating colors and varying the thickness of the tape.
When Journal covers are completely covered with tape, carefully cut them apart down the middle with craft knife. Poke holes through the washi tape in the binding with paper piercer or die pick.
Cut two pieces of card stock 4 3/8” x 8 1/2”. Add double sided tape to the back of both pieces and place on the insides of the journal covers. If desired, cover the three inside exposed binding strips with washi tape.
Assemble Journal as shown on packaging instructions. Add elastic to the spine and Journal inserts as desired.
Wrap Traveler’s Notebook with a headband for a closure and add in a flower planner clip and you are in business!

TIP: Not all washi tape is created equal! You may find that after a little use, some tape may start to peel back. Add a dot of glue under where it’s peeling and apply pressure for a couple of seconds to fasten it down.

Sizzix Journal Paper Trail Planner

20 Aug

I am gearing up for another trip in my vintage camper Scotty! And I need something to keep me organized so I made this Sizzix Journal Paper Trail Planner…

Fabric designer Kelly Panacci sent me this fabric after I commented on it on Instagram. Trailers have become my “thing” in the past few years and I love the adorable vintage images on this fabric collection. The spine on my new Paper Trail planner was reinforced and made larger to allow for a bigger book to include all the info I need in one spot for a long road trip!

Materials:

Sizzix Matboard package, white
Therm O Web Easy Cut Adhesive Sheets- 6” x 12”
Road Trip fabric by Kelly Panacci- fat quarters
Brown packing paper sheets
Charms, bead chain
Elastic- round 1.5 mm x 24” and flat 1/4” x 10”
Wood slice- 2”
Sizzix Recipe Card & Label

The charms were a gift from Megan at Blue Moon Beads.

Instructions:

Cover both sides of a sheet of mat board with adhesive sheets. Remove release paper from one side. Place fabric on top of the adhesive starting on one end and smoothing across to the other end. Remove release paper from the other side of matboard and place solid color paper over adhesive. Run both mat board pieces through Big Shot with fabric side facing the die.
Repeat with another sheet of mat board TIP: With directional fabric and paper, flip second cover in the opposite direction from the first when die cutting so that both prints are running in the same direction.
Turn covers so both binding strips butt up to each other in the middle. Cut a piece of mat board 8 3/4” x 1 1/4” as reinforcement binding strip. Center strip under the binding and mark each hole. Punch matching holes in binding strip. Glue mat board to binding on the inside of the cover to strengthen spine. Secure with binder clips and allow to dry.
There are four sets of holes instead of three and a wider spine than if the Journal was bound in the traditional way. More elastic may be added for additional inserts.

My Paper Trail Planner

The book has a section for mileage, expenses, maps, photos and a plastic pocket for receipts.

I stay in the Choice Hotel chains because I get points- sometimes stay 2 nights get one night free!

I made this label and then realized that I stamped the “a” upside down. I thought about re-doing it, but then decided it was kind of fitting. There are always mistakes and adventures along the way 🙂

I am headed out on September 7 on Paper Trail #15. I’ll be posting on Facebook at Eileen Hull Designs! Thanks for reading 🙂

Nora’s Baby Book Made with the Sizzix Journal

20 Aug

I had so much fun creating Nora’s Baby Book!

There’s nothing more special than welcoming a new little one into the family. And what better way to remember every milestone than by keeping a journal to record the first year?

One of the things that really makes this project special are the vintage cards. My husband found his baby book in some old boxes and threw it away. I took it out of the trash and scanned all of the baby cards given when he was born 🙂 I used them in Nora’s Baby Book to pass along to the next generation.

Supplies:

Scrapbook papers in coordinating colors for pages and ephemera
Therm O Web DecoFoil (gold)
Therm O Web White Foam Adhesive
ThermO Web Memory Tape Runner XL
Therm O Web Adhesive Pen
Pink twine, ribbon, paper clips, ruffled trim
Paper clips
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Paper trimmer
Sizzix Homemade Alphabet
Sizzix Elephants & Giraffe (retired)
Color Box Blends inks: Stop, Melon, Tutu, Golden, Leaf, Bay, Beach

Instructions:

Die cut two journal covers and flip one 180 degrees so both binding strips butt up to each other in the middle.
Select the palette of Blends ink colors desired for journal cover. On a non stick mat, spritz a small amount of water. Starting with the lightest color, take Blends ink applicator and dip the sponge in water. The color will fade slightly and allow the applicator to glide freely across the matboard, producing a watercolor effect. Arrange colors as desired and begin swiping the Blends across the covers. Allow to dry.
Die cut two Elephant shapes (shadow and detail) from Adhesive Foam. Peel off release paper from one side. Place dull side of the foil on adhesive. Burnish all areas and peel up revealing a beautiful foiled elephant! Die cut the baby’s name from adhesive foam and repeat. When you are ready to position name and elephant, remove other side of release paper and adhere to cover. Two elephants are stacked on top of each other for dimensional look. TIP: Make sure foil goes on the correct side of the foam- otherwise letters could be reversed.
Cut 10-12 pages for baby book measuring 8 1/2” x 8 1/2”. If you want to make a pocket, then cut 8 1/2” x 12” and score at 4 1/4” and 8 1/2” and fold the flap over.
To bind pages, cut a length of twine about two feet for each page. Wrap twine around the inside of the fold and tie it into the book. Knot each page inside or outside book.
On the back inside cover, glue pink ruffle.
Decorate each page of the book- add baby related stamps, lettering, ephemera and photos!

Thanks for looking through Nora’s Baby Book with me!

Sizzix Felt Journals

19 Aug

I am loving making these Sizzix Felt Journals! They are are quick and easy to stitch up and bright and colorful too.

My original plan was to make this a journal cover, but I changed my mind. After making this one, I am dying to try another felt wallet!

And then… the trailer version in honor of the upcoming Paper Trail 15.

That’s right- in three weeks I leave for TWO MONTHS on an international teaching tour with my faithful companion, vintage camper Scotty trailing along behind me. Am I insane? Maybe, but I sure have a fun time 🙂

I cut the different elements from the Travel Trailer, Stitchy Flowers, Grass, Homemade Alphabet and Birds & Butterflies Sizzix dies. They were stitched or glued on the base Journal die. I used a combination of felts- EcoFo Premium for the Journal and Exotic Bamboo felt for the flowers and grass. I like to mix and match them for a variety of colors and weights.

Something to remember when creating a journal cover from felt- it’s floppy. You will need to reinforce the spine or keep the elastic loose. Otherwise, the spine will want to bend in.

If you would like to see more Journal ideas like this, you will want our new ebook!

Journal Treasury

For a look at 85 other ways to use this Sizzix die, check out our new ebook by Bella Craft Publishing! Click HERE to buy your copy for only $11.87- special price for August only!

Thanks for reading 🙂

Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Creations

18 Aug

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again to share their Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Creations. All month long we’ve been sharing unique ways to use Heartfelt Dies along with other Eileen Hull Dies form collections of the past. You are sure to find a new way to use the dies in your own collection after seeing these amazing projects.

Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Creations

Julia Aston shares a super cute way to save for a vacation AND use the House Pocket Die with The 3D Cube! Julia’s project is a throwback to the days of ATB’s with a practical twist. She’s combined these two dies to create an adorable bank for her vacation fund.

Head over to Julia’s Blog to find out how to create your own House Pocket Vacation Fund Bank.

Diana Hetherington has an unexpected textile project that is really something! This Heart and Soul Flower wine cuff is so cool and clever. I never would have thought this creation was made of felt but it IS!

Check out Diana’s blog for more details on how she used Felt and Powertex to create this lovely Wine Cuff.

Lisa Hoel’s project is not only clever but too cute to boot! She used my Travel Trailer Die to create an adorable pin cushion in Scotty’s image. I just adore this project don’t you?

Travel to Lisa’s blog for more details on her adorable Travel Trailer Pin Cushion.

Nicole Wright shares a sensational Journal Project featured in the new E-Book “The Journal Treasury”. The color and composition of this project is just WOW and I love the tiny Eileen Hull tag.

Check out how Nicole used chalk paint and other techniques to create this stunning cover and stick around for a look inside the pages of this amazing journal HERE.

Hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks round of Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Creations. You can find all the Eileen Hull Dies used in these projects HERE.

For more inspiring ideas check out the links below…

Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Creations Week 1

Make it Monthly Sizzix Foam Stamp Resist by Lisa Hoel

Eileen