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Creative Cards Using Sizzix Dies

28 Oct

Hello everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again to show you how to make creative cards using Sizzix Dies. Last week we saw some amazing card creations using Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies and this week the IT has even more inspired card making ideas to share with you. Check out this weeks edition of Creative Cards using Sizzix Dies!

Creative Cards Using Sizzix Dies

Lisa Hoel has a super creative card using Sizzix dies. She used my Caddy Die and daisy wreath embossing folder to create this cheerful card topped with die cuts from my Paper Flower Party Sizzix collection.

Visit Lisa’s Blog for more details on how to create this clever Caddy Card.

Julia Aston shares an encore card making performance with this gorgeous make using my Basket Weave Folder and Mug and Spoon Sizzix die. The warm rich colors included in this card make me want to curl up with a cuppa. Plenty of pattern and texture are included for extra eye candy, making this caffeinated card creation a real birthday treat!

Stop by Julia’s blog for some hot tips on how to create your own Coffee mug card.

Diana Hetherington has another quick and easy card to share with you this week. Diana used my Pansy Die and Eyelet Lace embossing folder to create simple yet stunning birthday card. This card is extra special because she created it for MY birthday! Don’t you just love the neutral toned paper pansy against the delicately embossed white cardstock? I sure do!!

Check out Diana’s Blog for an in-depth look at this lovely birthday card creation.

Nicole Wright has a fabulous fall card to share with you! It all started with a negative cut left over from a previous project. Nicole then built this beauty around it filling the negative space with embossed foil using my Basket Weave folder. She used my Spring leaves die to add fall flair to the bottom of the card…who says spring leaves have to stick to their season anyway?

Fall in love with this lovely leaf card tutorial at Nicole’s Blog.

Michelle Zerull shows off her layering skills with this beautiful card. Can you say HELLO gorgeous? Michelle’s card features expertly layered patterned papers under black card stock topped off with a Romance Flower die cut, twine and dimensional letters.

Stop by Michelle’s blog for a tutorial and tips on how to give colored card stock die cuts a fresh look in just two simple steps.

Jonathan Fong has an interactive card creation that converts into a Christmas tree! How clever! When it comes to creativity Jonathan is king. Using my Romance Flower Die and Cranberry Christmas papers from DCWV Jonathan created a card that recipients can use the contents to create a cute little tree.

Run don’t walk over to Jonathan’s blog for a fun-filled tutorial on how to create this interactive card yourself.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson takes us on a creative card safari with these wonderful Wildlife Cards! Pack your bags and grab your dies from my Vintage Travel Sizzix Collection like the Luggage Tag and Passport Book. Anna-Karin also used several Eileen Hull Embossing Folders to create a textured background for these wild and wonderful cards. Sizzix Paper Leather is the perfect product to add stamps and sentiments to your card projects and complete this stunning card safari.

Take a walk on the wild side where you’ll find a full Wild Life Card tutorial at Anna-Karin’s Blog.

I too wanted to get in on the Creative Card making action this month. Here is a fun Flip Card I created in case you missed it earlier this week.

You can check out my Wedding Flip Card with Video Tutorial HERE.

I do hope you enjoyed these creative cards using Sizzix dies. The inspiration team is always full of creative tips and tricks….their creativity is limitless!

If you missed any of the Creative Cards shared last week you can check them out HERE.

Next week starts a new month and a fun collaboration with DCWV so stay tuned all month-long in November as the Inspiration Team and the DCWV Design Team take you through a Winter Wonderland!

Eileen

Easy Flip Cards

26 Oct

Today I want to share how to make easy flip cards using your Sizzix dies! I have been making cards for a long time- I started doing it for several reasons:

to save money
usually waited till the last minute to buy them and needed to get. them .sent.
it was a quick and easy way to make something that satisfied my creative soul
served a purpose
people knew it was handmade and appreciated the extra effort

With the coming of the internet though it became a lot easier to just wish someone Happy Birthday on Facebook. Sad to say, I had gotten out of the habit of making cards. Lately, I have gotten back into the groove, thanks to the urging of my Facebook Live viewers and also store owners and students along the Paper Trail. And it’s fun!

Of course, I always am looking for a way to incorporate my dies 🙂 I love to use products I already have in different ways than what it shows on the package. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box- take a good look at the dies on your shelf and see if you can use them in a new way- it’s really fun!

One of my favorite (and I think most versatile dies) is the Recipe Card & Label. In this project I will show you how to position your paper on your die to make a quick and easy flip card. This card is one that I made for my son and new DIL’s wedding 🙂

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Create Cards with Sizzix

19 Oct

Hello everyone! We are well on our way through October so I have asked the team to share some ideas on how to create cards with Sizzix and other Eileen Hull products for the end of the month. As predicted, when given a challenge the Inspiration Team delivers amazing project ideas and tutorials. I myself was blown away and I know you will be too. Come along with me and the Inspiration Team as they “show us their cards”.

Create Cards with Sizzix

Tracy Evans created an incredible mixed-media card featuring my Travel Trailer Sizzix Die and DecoArt Media products. Tracy modeled her trailer after my own Scotty! I’m so honored. This mixed media card is full of Tracy’s own mixed-media magic down to the last inky detail!

Travel to Tracy’s Blog for a detailed tutorial on how to created your own mixed-media style cards with Sizzix and DecoArt Media.

Pam Bray is taking us on a Safari Adventure with her creative card idea featuring my Embroidery Hoop die and Color Box Blends inks! Layers of Graphic 45 Safari Adventure papers create a gorgeous background for Sizzix die cuts and embossed papers colored with my new and improved Color Box Blends inks.

Go on a creative Safari at Pam’s Blog as she takes you through all the steps to create cards with Sizzix.

Anne Redfern shares a quick and easy card creation using my Canning Jar Sizzix Die, Spring Leaves Die and more! These Canning Jar Cards are too cute and look like they came from a fancy card store. No one needs to know you didn’t spend ages making them.

Stop by Anne’s Blog for the “Canned Goods” on how to create your own Sizzix Canning Jar cards.

Julia Aston shares a stunning clean and simple card with gorgeous copper leaves atop white card stock embossed with my honeycomb folder. The embossing on white lets the Alcohol inked Leaves (spring leaves die) take center stage. Julia’s card gives me all the Autumn feels…all. Of. Them.

“Fall” in love with this Autumn Card tutorial over at Julia’s Blog.

Tonya Trantham shares a new and innovative use for my Needle Book die with these cheerful felt flower mini cards! Tonya used dies from the Paper Flower Party collection. She stitched them up beautifully using simple stitches that give a big impact to these tiny treasures.

Get the scoop on how to create your own Needle Book Mini Cards at Tonya’s Blog.

Diana Hetherington is sharing a lovely clean and simple card trio in fabulous fall colors! Diana used my Spring leaves, Garland and Kitchen Labels Sizzix dies to create a great collection of quick and easy cards.

Visit Diana’s Blog for all three cards plus more details on how to create cards with Sizzix.

Wow talk about card making inspiration! Hope you’ve enjoyed creating cards with Sizzix and the Inspiration Team. Stay tuned next week for more creative card inspiration.

Eileen

Eileen Hull Fall Holiday Sizzix Tutorials

12 Oct

Hello everyone! Fall Holidays are rapidly approaching. It’s time for Halloween scenes with witches, goblins and ghouls, all things pumpkin whether you like your gourds gorgeous or ghoulish and before you know it it will be turkey time! So let’s “give thanks” to my talented Inspiration Team for all of these fabulous Eileen Hull Fall Holiday Sizzix Tutorials!

It’s all fall ya’ll so grab a cup of cider and a slice of pumpkin pie and let’s get inspired to get our Fall Holiday craft on!

Eileen Hull Fall Holiday Sizzix Tutorials

Mixed-Media Pumpkin, Card and Halloween ATB Trio by Tracy Evans

Hocu-Pocus Coffin Treat Container by Pam Bray

Halloween Costume Photo Holder by Julia Aston

Rare Oddities Candy Stand by Pam Bray

Halloween Fabric Flower Arrangement by Lisa Hoel

Halloween Treat Holder by Donna Budzynski

Halloween Hot Air Balloon ATB by Donna Budzynski

Witch Candy Box by Tonya Trantham

Pumpkins for Sale by Nicole Wright

Halloween Cookie Box by Anne Redfern

Halloween Stamped Passport Book by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Halloween Art Doll by Shelly Hickox

Halloween Coffin Lamp by Diana Hetherington

Thanksgiving Candy Centerpiece by Pam Bray

Turkey Treat Jar by Jonathan Fong

Wow! How’s that for fall holiday project inspiration? I do hope you’ve enjoyed all of these wonderful Eileen Hull Fall Holiday Sizzix Tutorials. Next week the Inspiration Team will be sharing some card making ideas using Eileen Hull Sizzix dies and other products so stay tuned for that!@

Eileen

Fall Holiday Eileen Hull Sizzix Tutorials

28 Sep

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team returns with more Fall Holiday Eileen Hull Sizzix Tutorials! Prepare to be amazed as my talented team shows you how to create fabulous fall holiday creations with my dies from past and present Sizzix collections. You’ll also see projects using my new Twist and Style Tool. Are you ready to get a jump-start on your holiday crafting? Let’s get inspired!

Fall Holiday Eileen Hull Sizzix Tutorials

Shelly Hickox shares a bewitching Halloween Art doll project sure to cast a creative spell on you. Inspired by her own Halloween Fairy Cloche from last month, Shelly used my Twist and Style tool to twist up a bird-cage style dress form. Inside you can see all kinds of fun Halloween elements. Crepe paper, tulle and some gorgeous vintage downloads complete this amazing Halloween Art Doll!

Stop by Shelly’s Blog for more spooky details on how to create your own Art Doll with my Twist and Style Tool. You’ll also find tips and tricks on what supplies to use and where to score fabulous vintage downloads!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a delightfully distressed Halloween Passport Book tutorial to share with you! AK used my Passport Book Sizzix die to create a fantastic Halloween themed mini book inked and stamped to perfection!

Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for another amazing tutorial where you’ll learn stamping and distressing techniques using my Sizzix dies and ALL kinds of Ranger Distress products.

Nicole Wright has a cute Halloween Cookie Box project to share. She’s got pumpkins for sale and I want to be first in line! Nicole proves how versatile my Cookie Box die is by covering it with Graphic 45 papers and adding layers of fun Halloween elements to complete the look. No pumpkin patch is complete without a pumpkin toting skeleton perched atop a pumpkin!

Stop by Nicole’s creative pumpkin patch and find out how to create your own Halloween Cookie Box.

Jonathan Fong helps us get a jump-start on the next fall holiday with this too-cute-for-words Turkey Treat Container! Jonathan used a variety of Eileen Hull Sizzix dies from past and present collections to create this adorable Thanksgiving treat cup. What a fun idea for decorating your Thanksgiving table and giving your guests a treat to “gobble”.

Gobble up the tutorial at Jonathan’s Blog where you’ll learn how to create your own Turkey Treat Containers.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks edition of Fall Holiday Eileen Hull Sizzix Tutorials. In case you missed any of the previous Holiday Jump Start creations you can check them out by following the links below…

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Eileen

Halloween Sizzix Projects

21 Sep

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with more Halloween Sizzix Projects to help you get a jump start on holiday crafting. You’ll find all kinds of creations from fabric flowers to clever treat containers featuring Eileen Sizzix dies from the past and present. Plus, totally twisted ways to use my new Twist and Style Tool. Let’s take a trip to Halloween town with my Inspiration Team who’s so talented it’s SCARY!

Halloween Sizzix Projects

Lisa Hoel used my Romance Flower Die to create fabric flowers in fun fall colors. My re-released 3-D vase die makes a lovely container to house her Halloween Blooms. Looks like Lisa has been using the twist and style tool to add wired ghost and bat die cuts to her fabulous Halloween Flower Centerpiece!

Visit Lisa’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Halloween Flower Centerpiece!

Donna Budzynski has two delightful Halloween creations to share. Get ready for a creative lightbulb to go off when you see how Donna created this Haunted Hot Air Balloon ATB! Your creativity will soar to new heights with Donna’s twist and style tool techniques.

I’m sure Donna won’t mind if you “eyeball” her next project, a totally twisted Halloween treat canister!

Stop by Donna’s Blog to learn how to use my ATB and Canister dies with the twist and style tool to create these Halloween Sizzix Projects.

Diana Hetherington has a super creative (and creepy) use for my 3-D vase die. The clever lass has used it as a nifty lampshade for her haunted Halloween Lamp treat container!

Visit Diana’s Blog as she shines a creative light on how she created this innovative Sizzix project.

Pam Bray has a lovely Floral Thanksgiving centerpiece that doubles as a candy holder! Pretty papers and Paper Flower Party Blooms adorn this fun fall centerpiece.

Stop by Pam’s Blog and be sure to Thank her for the fun tutorial.

Tonya Trantham treats us to a Whimsical Witch Candy Box! What a cute idea to use my Cookie Box die to create an adorable witch…just add a hat! Tonya decorated her witch’s hat with flower die cuts from my Paper Flower Party collection and my Twist and Style tool.

Head to Tonya’s Blog to learn more about this wonderfully whimsical Witch Candy Box project!

Hope you enjoyed this weeks round up of Halloween Sizzix Projects! If you missed any of the previous Holiday Sizzix projects you can check them out by following the links below…

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Stay tuned for more Holiday Jump Start creations next week.

Eileen

Halloween Sizzix Cookie Box Tutorials

16 Sep

Hi everyone! This month the Inspiration Team is getting a jump-start on the upcoming holidays. We’ll be sharing holiday Sizzix projects all month-long featuring Eileeen Hull dies past and present and my new twist and style tool. This week we have some Halloween Sizzix Cookie Box Tutorials to share. My Cookie Box die from the Vintage Kitchen collection is the perfect container for sweets and treats.

Come along and see the creative tricks the team has for you this week. At the end we have an extra special Christmas treat for you too!

Halloween Sizzix Cookie Box

Pam Bray has plenty of creative tricks and treats in store for you with her gorgeous Graphic 45 Halloween Sizzix Cookie Box project. Pam covered my Cookie Box die inside and out with Graphic 45 Rare Oddities papers. She then attached it to a candle stick to make it really “stand” out. Halloween colored tulle and Pansy die cuts from my Paper Flower Party collection finish off the look and make this candy container a real TREAT!

Go trick or treating at Pam’s Blog for more details on how to create your own Halloween Sizzix Cookie Box.

Anne Redfern shares her own Halloween Sizzix Cookie Box with a creative “twist”. Anne used my new Twist and Style tool twist up some fall colored twine into a fabulous fall bow! She also created a clever coil to attach a bat to her cookie box covered in Tim Holtz Halloween Idea-ology papers.

Anne’s creativity just kept getting more twisted from here. After finishing her Batty Halloween Cookie Box she moved on to the next holiday and created a totally twisted Christmas ornament! Walking through a wiry wonderland Anne twisted up a lovely hanging heart adorned with wired crystals and pearls. This creation would make a “heartfelt” gift or even a gift topper.

Visit Anne’s Blog for two holiday tutorials using my new twist and style tool that you won’t want to miss!

Hope you enjoyed this weeks edition of Holiday Sizzix projects. You can find all of the previous Holiday Sizzix Projects HERE. If you’ve already gotten a “jump-start” on your holiday crafting be sure to share your projects with us on my Facebook page!

Eileen

Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix Projects

7 Sep

Hey everyone! We’re starting off the fall season this year with a Holiday Jump Start. All month-long the Inspiration Team will be sharing Holiday Sizzix projects to get your creative mojo going. This week the gang has a plethora of Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix Projects to share. Get ready to “fall” in love with these amazing autumn makes!

Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix Projects

Tracy Evans gets our holiday jump start going with a serious jolt of all things Autumn! Tracy is sharing a trifecta of all things fall and Halloween. She’s got some amazing techniques to share with you using DecoArt Media, stamps and even sea salt! You won’t want to miss how she created her fabulous fall flower using my Romance Flower Die to decorate that gorgeous gourd. Such a pretty pumpkin! Tracy also has a few card tricks up her sleeve to get the creativity “crackling” for the card makers. She even has a spooky Skeleton inspired Artist Trading Block for you.

Stop by Tracy’s blog for a closer look at all of these amazing Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix projects and technique packed triple tutorial!

Pam Bray has all the Hocus Pocus you need to cast a creative spell this Halloween! That clever lass has created a coffin treat container using my loaf pan die! Pam’s creation is spectacular and spooky complete with pretty paper flowers, patterned papers and a delightfully distressed zombie.

Get a look inside Pam’s creative “brain” over at her blog where you’ll find a detailed tutorial on how to create your own Coffin Treat Container with a Zombie footman!

Julia Aston’s project takes us on a walk down cute costume lane! She used my Index Card Holder die to create a Halloween Costume photo holder. How fun to have all of those cute costume photos in one place! This clever project is all decked out in halloween bling and the photos inside…tooo cute! The winner of the “Best Costume Photo Holder” goes to……Julia!

Visit Julia’s blog for a look inside of her Halloween Costume Photo Holder plus a tutorial on how to create one yourself!

Hope you enjoyed all of the Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix Projects today. The Inspiration Team will be back next week with more creations to jump-start your holiday crafting!

Eileen

Current Paper Trail 10 Schedule

6 Sep

“Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.” Isn’t that the truth? My trip to the Pacific Northwest will have to wait until another time. My dad is sick and I am staying this side of the Mississippi.

But I am still going! Check out all of these amazing stores and events on the trip- for the current Paper Trail 10 Schedule (and some new additions!), please see below. There are several new classes available and also the most popular ones from previous tours.

September 7, 2016

Angela’s Happy Stamper

208 Elden Street, Suite 203 | Herndon, VA 20170 | 703-657-2952

September 10, 2016

Cafe Crop 1100 W 84th Drive | Merrillville, IN 46410 | 219-661-1624

10:00-1:00

2:00-5:00

September 12-13, 2016

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

Monday 9/12 5:00-8:00 Train Case

Tuesday 9/13 11:00-2:00 Shabby Journal

Tuesday 9/13 5:00-8:00 Die Cut Doodling

September 16-18, 2016

Bella Crafts Connection Mall of America | Minneapolis, MN * Click link to sign up or get more info!

Friday 9/16 10:00-1:00 Sewing Box

Saturday 9/17 1:00-4:00 Hope Chest

Saturday 9/17 7:00-9:00 Doodled Cards and Box

September 19, 2016

Crafter’s Haven 5404 34th Ave S. | Minneapolis MN 55417 612-729-9035

Wonderful World- 6:00- 9:00 pm

September 20, 2016

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

World’s Fair Train Case 6:00-9:00 PM

September 23, 2016

Scrapbook-N-Memories 103 E. Mechanic | Harrisonville, MO 64701

10:00 Make and Take- Twist & Style tool- Tour of Scotty

2:00-4:00 Doodled Journal Cards and Box

5:00-8:00 pm World’s Fair Train Case

September 24, 2016

The Paper Boutique 1029 W. Wabash Ave. | Springfield IL USA 62704 | +1 (217) 528-1863

10:00- 1:00 World’s Fair Train Case and Mini Album

2:00- 5:00 Metal Covered Technique Journal

September 26, 2016

Annie’s Publishing Berne, IN

Stay tuned for times- we will be doing a Facebook Live, tour and a craft project!

November 12-13, 2016

Scrap-a-latte 714 Montauk Highway | West Babylon, NY | 631-482-9190

Classes TBD

Looking forward to seeing you on the Paper Trail! Please follow the adventures on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter…

Twist and Style Tool Project Tutorials

31 Aug

Hey everyone, all month-long the Inspiration Team has been sharing creative Twist and Style Tool Project Tutorials. My new tool from Sizzix is coming soon to a store near you! If you haven’t heard of my new twist and style tool yet it makes it easy for you to twist wire, ribbon, raffia and more. If you are looking to add a new “twist” to your art and craft projects this is the tool for you! Don’t take my word for it though. Have a look at all the amazing projects the Inspiration Team has created in our recap of Twist and Style Tool Tutorials below.

Twist and Style Tool Project Tutorials

The Holidays are right around the corner and the Inspiration Team has been hard at work adding a creative “twist” to their Holiday crafting with these fun projects. Find out how to add a new twist to your holiday crafting with these Halloween and Holiday Twist and Style Tool Project Tutorials by following the links below.

WOW! Talk about twisted Holiday inspiration! I can’t wait to get my twist on and create some of these fun Halloween/Holiday Twist and Style Tool projects.

My twist and style tool isn’t just for Holidays. You can twist your way to gorgeous mixed-media projects, paper crafts, and more! Check out these inspired, twisted creations…

Oh my! What fabulously twisted inspiration! I just can’t believe all the wonderful creations the Inspiration Team has “twisted up”. The twist and style tool will be available soon and I can. Not. WAIT. to see YOUR creative twists! Do you have a question, comment or creative way to use the twist and style tool? Be sure to share in the comments below.

See you soon!

Eileen