Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

Washi Tape Gift Card Folder

Are you loving washi tape as much as I am? It is so easy to use and brightens up any project. This  aqua diamond pattern by Scotch is one of my favorites. Jennifer gave it to me at the SNAP conference and I am hoarding it. 

Here’s a project I did for the Sizzix UK blog. Stop over for instructions on how to make this fun Gift Card Holder using the new Sizzix die of the same name. 

Hope you are having a good Memorial Day weekend. Remember all those who gave their lives for our freedom and all who have served our country…

Square Box with Vintage Button Trim Tutorial

Here is a look at one of my new Sizzix From the Heart dies. The Square Box is such a handy size- it’s about 3.5″ square- the perfect size for a cupcake (shoot- now I want a cupcake!). I stacked vintage buttons to use as a knob and on the bottom of the box as feet.

Assembling the box is quick and easy. This particular box is covered with fabric so it’s one extra step but to actually build it takes only one or two minutes (see video below). This box is great because you can customize colors and match to special events (wedding or party themes) or home decor. Since this is a ScoreBoard die, it’s designed to cut and score matboard and thick materials, resulting in a sturdy, rigid box that will hold up to whatever you want to put inside.

 
Here’s a video with a quick look at assembling the box:

Coat two 6″ x 13″ matboard pieces with spray adhesive. Place fabric on top of matboard and press down when fabric is in desired position. Run the matboard through the Sizzix Big Shot twice with the Square Box die.

Place strong double sided adhesive on three of the four tabs. The flap with no adhesive is where the box will open and close.

Adhere the label shapes to the outside of the box for a decorative embellishment (or not).

TIP: The label shape may be die cut from paper and used to decorate cards, layouts, jars, bottles and packages.

Here’s how to use the Square Box die in a different way to make a chunky book– so much fun! 
Tomorrow I am headed off to NYC to see the National Stationery Show. Can’t wait- there is so much cool stuff there! Thanks so much for stopping by.

Ann Butler Unity Blog Hop

So excited to be part of this hop! My good friend Ann Butler has launched her own line of Unity rubber stamps rubber stamps! 


If you would like to order some of these high quality unmounted rubber stamps there is a 50% off coupon deal offered by Unity for anyone ordering Ann’s stamps between Thursday May 2 – Monday May 6 at midnight CST. Make sure to give the coupon code- Unity5.

In order to celebrate Ann’s stamp release, there is a blog hop so grab a drink, get comfy and hop around to see all of the inspiring projects created with these fun stamps.





These stamps are so much fun to work with! I love how they are all sized at 1″ or 2″ squares and triangles so you can mix and match colors and shapes and they all work together.

I have been seeing eye charts everywhere and decided to make one for my Mom for Mother’s Day.
You will need:
  • Unity stamps by Ann Butler
  • Clearsnap ColorBox™ pigment ink- assorted colors
  • 2″ off-white matboard squares
  • double sided tape
  • flat frame with 2″-3″ borders (I painted mine first and distressed the edges)
  • eye chart- designed and printed on the computer

Paint frame in desired color. Stamp 16 matboard squares with 
coordinating ink colors. (I was going for a graphic look and 
the colors I chose were pretty bright)
Arrange squares on the frame. If necessary fill in with matboard strips for balance. 
Each frame will be different so you have to play with this.

Adhere squares to frames with double sided adhesive.

Insert eye chart into frame.


Give to Mom- she will love it!


Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to visit the other designers’ blogs to see more fun and inspiring ideas.


Paper Store in JFK Airport

I recently took the red-eye back from the SNAP blogging conference in Utah. Aside from the crying baby, the first leg of the journey was not too bad. There was a brief layover in NYC at JFK and we had to change planes. I turned a corner outside my gate and to my delight, saw this beautiful paper store called Muji! 

At 6 AM my brain was not doing so well and I didn’t get pictures except for this one…

The prices were very reasonable and I found some pens with .3 nibs. For the pen geeks reading- you know how hard it is to find a nice pen with a nib that fine! I love these and keep doodling away when there are way too many other things I should be doing… 
Looks like they have an online catalog. Here’s what I bought but now I am kicking myself for what I didn’t get… luckily they have an online catalog.

 I think I need another trip.

Paper Store in JFK Airport

I recently took the red-eye back from the SNAP blogging conference in Utah. Aside from the crying baby, the first leg of the journey was not too bad. There was a brief layover in NYC at JFK and we had to change planes. I turned a corner outside my gate and to my delight, saw this beautiful paper store called Muji! 

At 6 AM my brain was not doing so well and I didn’t get pictures except for this one…

The prices were very reasonable and I found some pens with .3 nibs. For the pen geeks reading- you know how hard it is to find a nice pen with a nib that fine! I love these and keep doodling away when there are way too many other things I should be doing… 
Looks like they have an online catalog. Here’s what I bought but now I am kicking myself for what I didn’t get… luckily they have an online catalog.

 I think I need another trip.

Ruffled Flowers

Some of you on Facebook may have seen my photo of the trim I found at the thrift store for two dollars a roll. That’s right. Don’t hate me…
ruffle-trim

closeup-ruffle-flowers
I asked you all what I should do with it and there were lots of suggestions- most people said pillows (this still might happen- I have tons left!). I wound up making ruffled flowers wrapped on a pencil.

When we go to visit my husband’s stepdad at assisted living, they have a cute little vase with pens that have flowers on top (so you don’t forget and take one) at the sign-in desk. I keep thinking it would be fun to do some for my desk. I like to use pencils because you might change your mind!

Check out How to Make a Flower Pencil Topper by Eileen Hull on Snapguide.


Head over to SNAP to see a linky party with lots of fun ideas!

SNAP! Blogging Conference

Wish me luck! I am headed off to SNAP! tomorrow… working on some takeaways to hand out… nothing like the last minute!

“SNAP! is a a community where imaginative bloggers come together; learn from one another and walk away invigorated.” 


My goal is to meet fellow bloggers and learn how to grow my blog. There are some great speakers discussing a wide range of topics, so I have been highlighting interesting ones on my schedule. 


I first met Tauni Everett, SNAP! founder, at The Creative Connection. We were in a class together taught by the fabulous Cathe Holden and Tauni (a self-proclaimed non-crafter) dumped mica powder all over herself (the red star on her head is a reward for such a good project). Things like that bond you to people 🙂 It is with great excitement and anticipation that I head off to Salt Lake City!



Lowe’s is the main sponsor of the conference and I found out yesterday that my name was picked to compete in a Lowe’s challenge on Saturday. It kind of sounds like a Project Runway/Craft Wars type of deal. Go Team 4! Not sure what will be required of us but if nothing else, I’m sure we’ll have a good time. 


I am rooming with Jen Goode– an amazing artist, web guru and great friend. Can’t wait to see her and catch up. I will also be helping my friend Sharon of Crafts ‘n Coffee fame in the FloraCraft booth with Make and Takes. 


Talk to you when I get back!

Cousin Slide Bracelet

I am not a professional jewelry maker, by any means, but when I was offered the opportunity to work with Cousin’s new Slider Bracelet program, I had to give it a try. After watching their step-by-step video, I felt confident that I could make one.

Cousin is a premier wholesaler of jewelry making supplies and has been family owned for over 40 years. 
The Slider Bracelet system is now available in JoAnn Fabrics. I recommend if you want a quick, easy and fun project, head over and pick up supplies to make a few. This project would be a great gift for Mother’s Day! 
After laying out the bracelet exactly as the video described, I decided to add a faux leather 3D flower made with a couple of my Sizzix dies to the bracelet to make it a little more personal. The flower and leaves were attached to the slide with fishing line and some glue. I love the contrast of the turquoise flower and the red bracelet. I will have to make another one for Mom 🙂
Make sure to click on the blue button on my sidebar to follow along with the Designer Crafts Connection. You will see lots of inspirational versions of this project created by the amazing designers in this group.
Thanks to Liz Heggy and Cousin for giving me the chance to work with your cool new product!

Heart Sentiment Box

I happened to meet Amy Powers when I saw her amazing ezine mentioned by someone on line. I bought it and was immediately charmed by the beautiful projects, layout and photos. Here’s her Spring issue…

I got up my nerve and wrote to her asking if she would consider a submission from me for her next issue. It turns out she lives just about 20 minutes down the road from me! So we have been able to meet for dinner and get to know each other- this is one of the blessings of the internet- the fun friends you make. I love Amy’s whimsical and bright style and she is such a genuine and warm person… And to top it all off, I was honored to have a project selected and published in the Birthday issue!

So Amy was always mentioning her friend Pam Keravuori in conversation. Pam is an incredible artist specializing in lettering. Amy introduced us and the next thing you know, we are teaming up to teach classes together at Angela’s Happy Stamper in Reston, VA, close to where we both live! It just makes sense- I make boxes that need embellishing and Pam needs a surface for her beautiful lettering- plus it’s always more fun when you collaborate…

Next weekend on Saturday, April 13 from 1:00-3:30 PM, we’ll be teaching how to make the Heart Box and Flower with Heart Petals

dies I designed for Sizzix! You will go home with two versions of the box. This would be a great Mother’s Day Gift, don’t you think? With some chocolates inside? Or a special piece of jewelry… maybe even a little mini-album with photos of the two of you! Sign up here!

If you are a store owner and interested in having us come and teach, 
please contact me at EileenHull@aol.com.