Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

Stencil Girl/Eileen Hull Blog Hop

This is such an exciting week! Every day, the Stencil Girl and Eileen Hull Inspiration Team will be collaborating for a sure-to-be-memorable blog hop!

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Each team member received a Stencil Girl stencil, Sizzix die cut and Craffiti Direct stamp designed by yours truly.   [Read more…]

Ann Butler Blog Hop with Sizzix Cradle Die

I had so much fun making this project! It brought me back to my childhood days of making doll accessories. I was the oldest of six kids- with four girls in five years. (Mom- what were you thinking?) My sisters and I spent HOURS playing with dolls, making clothes and furniture, sending them on trips, having plays…

One Christmas, Mom made each of our forty dolls a new outfit and arranged them in the living room on all of the furniture and we came in after Christmas Mass to find them. What an amazing present! One doll, Bridie, even had a string of pearls and a blue velvet dress- I loved her…

So I decided to make a cradle from my new Sizzix Cherished collection.  And I used Ann Butler EZ-De’s stamps  and Ann Butler Clearsnap inks to make a doll quilt and pillow! I love the pretty ink colors- and being Clearsnap Crafter’s Ink, the colors are permanent… Having one inch stamps are handy for these small areas. It was so much fun to stamp out a tiny quilt in just a few minutes. Good job Ann!

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Make sure you see what all of the designers on the hop have created! I can’t wait to check them out:

You will need:

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Die cut two headboards from Golden Books. Cover a piece of matboard front and back with pages from the Golden Books, using spray adhesive to adhere. Die cut crib bed from matboard.

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Assemble crib using glue gun to secure. This is a job for a heavy duty adhesive, especially if it will be played with! Measure the inside of the crib and cut a piece of white fabric for a blanket. Use another piece for a pillow.

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Stamp the fabric using different color inks and alternating stamp shapes to make the pattern interesting. Since this was a small project, I used the one inch stamps. I could not find the orange stamp pad anywhere! I can pretty much guarantee it will turn up the minute I finish this post.

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Cut two strips of ruffled trim. Turn ends under and sew down or glue. Adhere to the crib with the glue gun.

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I put a small piece of batting in the bottom of the crib for a little mattress. Place blanket and pillow inside crib. Add doll and play!

Thanks for stopping by and remember to check out all of the other projects on the hop!

StencilGirl and Sizzix Artist Trading Blocks Blog Hop

Today is the day StencilGirl Talk and Sizzix get together and I am so excited!


Fifteen amazing artists from the StencilGirl Design Team will all be showing their art on one of my new Sizzix dies, the Block/Cube/Bank, 3-D AKA the Artist Trading Block™! 

The projects I have seen so far have been simply jaw-droppingly amazing… so make sure you stop by every blog and see all of them:

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The Block is part of my new Sizzix Cherished collection which is designed around a baby theme. But let me tell you, this die is not just for babies! First of all, it is a ScoreBoards die, which is specially designed to cut and score THICK materials, like matboard and chipboard. This technology is unique to Sizzix so you won’t find anything else like it! 

The Block measures 3″ square, can be assembled in under a minute and it is super versatile! You can use inks, paint, chalks, mists, or markers with your stencils- the rigid matboard makes the block nice and sturdy so you don’t have to worry about wrinkling or tearing- load on the techniques- the matboard can handle it! 

Artist Trading Blocks™ are the next big thing in the crafting world! Unlike tags and ATC’s, Artist Trading Blocks allow you to create in 3-D!  Why show only one side of your creativity when you can express yourself with multidimensional style? Make your mark on these six-sided blocks using all of your favorite craft supplies and techniques.

OK, so now for my project… I have to admit- I was slightly intimidated to design something for this hop having seen all the amazing StencilGirl DT’s work. Designing dies is a totally different process. Everything has to line up and be perfect or the die will not cut straight. So I am not used to the freedom I had here to just try things out and play. But it sure is fun!

I like to think of each 3″ x 3″ square as a mini-canvas to experiment on. They are quick and small and if you mess something up- oh well, move on and try again! With that attitude, shoot, I could play forever! 

So I gathered some of StencilGirl’s fabulous stencils, an assortment of inks, paint and brushes and went to town… and what came out was not too bad! Of course now I have more ideas of things to try… you know how that goes.
I started by lining up the two matboard strips next to each other and then placed the Words to Live By stencil on top. (note- if you want the blocks to be all going in the same direction, reconsider this method. We are experimenting though, remember?) After securing the stencil in place with post it notes, I took some Clearsnap Cat’s Eye dye inks and a stencil brush and transferred the ink on the stencil, varying the colors and blending them into each other. 

I outlined some of the words with a black permanent marker and then colored them in with Copic markers. Don’t you love to color?
Here comes the experiment… I took the Song Birds stencil and a very detailed Wing stencil and decided to try and layer them. I wasn’t sure if it would work with two layers but what the heck… I laid the bird stencil down first where I wanted it, securing it with more post its, and then added the Wing stencil on top. To get into these tiny areas, paint seemed to be the best choice. I loaded my stencil brush with black acrylic paint, wiped most of it off, and then applied it using a circular motion over the  stencil. Because this one is so detailed I wasn’t sure I could reposition exactly in the same place so I made sure every area was fully filled in before I took the stencil off. Success! Then I outlined the bird with black marker. 

I used the Peacock Feather stencil and black paint to fill in other areas on the blocks and that was it! 


I did not tape this block together because I will be sending it to CHA and will fold it flat to ship. Due to the sturdiness of the matboard, no tape is necessary to keep it in the block shape! 

It was hard to stop and I created another project- a set of blocks I call “A Tribute to Tie-Dye”… but this post is already too long so will share it next week. Here’s a peek…

I would love if you would like my Facebook page and see what’s to come in 2014. I have a brand new product launching! But my lips are sealed till Jan. 11. It’s killing me people!
But wait- there’s more- a giveaway over on StencilGirl Talk consisting of SG product and a Block die! All comments on the hop are eligible for the giveaway. The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win. The giveaway will close on Friday, December 13th at 11:59PM Central Time. 

We have lots of plans in the works and will be posting lots of inspiration over at our website, The Artists on the Block. Please stop by to see what’s new and LIKE our Facebook page too! Feel free to post your latest projects so we can ooh and ahh over them!

Head on over to the amazing Mary Beth Shaw‘s blog to see the rest of the projects. Thanks for stopping by! 

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop- Day 3

Welcome to the Third Annual Handmade Holidays blog hop! The best crafters, designers, and makers have come together to create and share  a series of thoughtful, handmade gifts for the holidays during this 3 day blog hop. Our goal is to inspire you to create something from the heart this holiday season as well as share how to use our products in fun, innovative ways. We intend this hop to serve as a resource to you for this holiday season and for years to come.

Hop along to each blog in the list. Each day, from November 1 through November 3, 2013, we’ll be posting a brand new list of blogs to hop to. Comment on each blog, share your favorite posts over social media, and then use the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of each post to enter to win the Grand Prize, a gift basket filled with crafty swag from the companies on the hop! We’re ready to inspire, share, and create – are you ready to hop?
 
Here’s the list for today!
Sizzix – Eileen Hull Designs http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Nathalie Kalbach www.nathaliesstudio.com
Tanner Bell   http://www.craftteen.com
Jennifer Priest http://hydrangeahippo.com
Vicki O’Dell http://vickiodell.com/
Cheryl Waters http://blog.artsyfindings.com/

For my project, I decided to make a Sizzix ScoreBoards Suitcase containing personalized coupons for my kids. This suitcase is one of my favorite dies because it holds ATC’s, gift cards, jewelry and all kinds of other fun items.
 
You will need:

Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK – Heart & Label Set

patterned paper
brads
white colored pencil
spray adhesive
strong double sided tape
 
 
First, die cut a suitcase from black matboard using the Big Shot. Cover the inside of the suitcase with Bazzill patterned paper. This paper will also be used to create cards for the coupons.
 
 
 
Spray adhesive the back of the paper and adhere it to the inside of the suitcase. You may want to trim down the edges a little to make sure the paper doesn’t overlap.
 
 
On the front and inside cover of the suitcase, write your message very lightly in pencil to make sure the spacing is OK, then use a white colored pencil to go over it, and carefully erase the pencil lines. 
 
 
Match up brad holes and assemble box. Adhere the front of the suitcase to the inside by placing adhesive on the back of the flap and pressing firmly against the back of the suitcase.
 


Die cut coupon foldover cards, add a circle to the top and punch through it. Write your message inside and thread baker’s twine through the hole. These would be cute hung on the tree as ornaments too. 

Die cut the label from scrap matboard. Trim off the bottom of the label to make it look like an ornament shape and write “merry” on it with white colored pencil. Add a charm and tie it on to the handle of the suitcase for the finishing touch!

 

Enter to win a fabulous prize package! 




Thanks for hopping along with us this weekend and hope you were inspired by all these amazing projects! Don’t forget to leave comments and enter the giveaway…

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop- Day 2

Welcome to the Third Annual Handmade Holidays blog hop! The best crafters, designers, and makers have come together to create and share  a series of thoughtful, handmade gifts for the holidays during this 3 day blog hop. Our goal is to inspire you to create something from the heart this holiday season as well as share how to use our products in fun, innovative ways. We intend this hop to serve as a resource to you for this holiday season and for years to come.

 

Hop along to each blog in the list. Each day, from November 1 through November 3, 2013, we’ll be posting a brand new list of blogs to hop to. Comment on each blog, share your favorite posts over social media, and then use the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of each post to enter to win the Grand Prize, a gift basket filled with crafty swag from the companies on the hop! We’re ready to inspire, share, and create – are you ready to hop?


Talented designer Lorine Mason has been my friend for many years. I love that she used my Sizzix 3D Canning Jar die to create a really cool wall hanging for Christmas! So fitting 🙂 Check out Lorine’s tutorial here.






Have you tried a ScoreBoard die? This kind of die is unique to Sizzix and specially designed to cut and score matboard and thicker materials!  Did you know you can also use your Sizzix dies to cut fabric as well as paper, felt, cork, metal and other materials too? So versatile… you really need to try a ScoreBoard die! Check out the Sizzix site to see what’s available.

Tami Mayberry used the Caddy, Borders & Hydrangea and the Bow, Create-a-Flower dies to create an embellished candy container in bright holiday colors. Isn’t it neat how she used the bow to add an accent to the gathered tulle together? To see how she created the project, go here!

 
Here are the rest of the designers in the hop:
 
Sizzix – Eileen Hull Designs http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Graphic 45 – Romy Veul – http://scrapstuffandmore.blogspot.nl/
Clearsnap – Steph Ackerman http://stephaniescraps.blogspot.com/
Sizzix – Tami Mayberry http://tamimayberry.blogspot.com/
100 Proof Press – Vicki O’Dell http://www.vickiodell.com  
ICE Resin – Cindy Cima Edwards http://www.cindycima.com/
Donna Salazar Designs – Nadia Canizzo http://samnadia.blogspot.com/
Graphic 45 – Susan Lui  http://luv2scrap-pages.blogspot.com/
Sizzix – Lorine Mason http://lorinemason.com/blog/
Smoothfoam – Lindsay Obermeyer http://loops.typepad.com/serendipity/
Donna Salazar Designs – Tracey Sabella http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/
Clearsnap – Meihsia Liu http://meihsia.blogspot.com/


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Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to come back tomorrow for a cool project by me 🙂

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop- Day 1

                                         

Welcome to the Third Annual Handmade Holidays blog hop! The best crafters, designers, and makers have come together to create and share  a series of thoughtful, handmade gifts for the holidays during this 3 day blog hop. Our goal is to inspire you to create something from the heart this holiday season as well as share how to use our products in fun, innovative ways. We intend this hop to serve as a resource to you for this holiday season and for years to come.

Hop along to each blog in the list. Each day, from November 1 through November 3, 2013, we’ll be posting a brand new list of blogs to hop to. Comment on each blog, share your favorite posts over social media, and then use the Rafflecopter widget at the bottom of each post to enter to win the Grand Prize, a gift basket filled with crafty swag from the companies on the hop! We’re ready to inspire, share, and create – are you ready to hop?
Here’s a fun project by Amy Bowerman of Plucking Daisies. She used my Sizzix die, Trinity’s Flower, to create a fabulous gift idea for the holidays- a teacup  paper flower arrangement. Seeing this on your desk or kitchen windowsill will make the recipient smile every time they look at it. Click here for a easy and detailed tutorial on how to make this pretty project.
 
 
Here’s a stunning arrangement that Amy made for Thanksgiving using the very same flower die, Trinity’s Flower. There are so many ways you can use it! Check out her detailed tutorial here. You will not believe the deal she got at the thrift store on these tea cups!

Now make sure to hop through and see the rest of the projects- I can’t wait!

Sizzix – Eileen Hull Designs http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Donna Salazar Designs – Mistra Hoolahan http://mistrabutterfly.blogspot.com/
100 Proof Press – Elise Durenburger http://mamacowcreations.blogspot.com/
ICE Resin – Lexi Grenzer http://lexigrenzer.blogspot.com/
Graphic 45 – Rhea Freitag http://starrgazercreates.blogspot.com/
Clearsnap – Debbie Cole http://www.debbiecole.com
Smoothfoam – Vicki O’Dell http://www.vickiodell.com
100 Proof Press – Teresa Abajo  http://thetamarisk.blogspot.com/
Sizzix –  Amy Bowerman http://pluckingdaisies.com/
ICE Resin – Jo DeSerio Jones http://shopjomama.blogspot.com/
Smoothfoam – Lisa Fulmer http://lisalizalou.blogspot.com/



Enter to win a fabulous prize package! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure to come back tomorrow for a knockout project by Lorine Mason.