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2024 – Eileen Hull’s January Sizzix Classics Release

Welcome to the 2024 January Sizzix Release Party of Eileen Hull’s newest die collection! We are celebrating with a Live party and this Blog Hop! Eileen’s Teams have been hard at work creating with Eileen’s new products and have quite a lineup of inspiration for you.

Here is what Eileen has to say about her new collection:

You asked for it – we did it! The Classic Cantilever Sewing Box, Embroidery Hoop and Needle Book dies have been brought back because you asked. These dies all relate to stitching but of course may also be used in other ways. They are all Bigz dies which are so versatile because of the number of materials that may be cut with them.

I have fond memories of my Mom’s wooden sewing box and designed this Cantilever Sewing Box to replicate that. It’s great for storing sewing supplies like needles, thread, buttons, floss and pins- but it also works for hair bands and clips, small storage items, jewelry, desk organization and small treats. Use the drawers separately to organize your desk drawers or create a shadowbox – so many ways to use! Finished size is 3 1/2” x 6 1/4” x 2 1/4”.

The Embroidery Hoop measures 4” and is designed to be cut from thick material such as matboard or chipboard. You can actually tuck thin fabrics in the hoop and stitch on them. Or you can die cut from paper and use the hoop on card fronts. Use the pieces separately or all together.

The Needle Book is also a ScoreBoard die and features a pretty scalloped edge to the book. It measures 3 1/2” x 2 1/4″ x 1/2″ and is perfect for storing your stitching needles and pins – works great when made from felt! But it can also be made from matboard, chipboard, leather or fabric – one of the benefits of the Bigz dies.

Please join us for the It’s All about Stitching Release Party that will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd at noon Eastern time on my YouTube, Facebook and Instagram pages. The team and I will be sharing creative ways to use these dies – we can’t wait to share them with you! There will be giveaways so make sure to tune in and see how to enter to win!

The new dies:

The team has been busy creating lots of samples so please make sure to read the blog and be watching social media to see their makes! There’s a giveaway too! Comment in the Facebook and YouTube streams and tell us which is your new favorite die or folder and what you would make with it. You have until January 8th to post your comments.

LIST OF HOP STOPS:

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Pam Bray
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Maggi Harding
Susie Bentz
Tonya Trantham
Sue Eldred
Sharon Curtis
Jennie Atkinson
Teresita Arvelo

Don’t miss the 2024 Release Party on Tuesday, Jan. 2nd at 12pm EST!

Round Up of all the inspiring release projects from the Team!

Find the live Release Party on Eileen’s YouTube channel or her FaceBook page! It will be streaming concurrently on both platforms. Eileen will be joined by several of the designers from her Teams so it will be a fun time! Meet Eileen’s team and see their fantastic makes using these dies. We have prizes! Just comment in the Release Party chat! Let us know which is your new favorite die and what you would make with it. You will then be eligible to win something from this collection! UPDATE: WATCH the Release Party HERE!

Watch my YouTube channel to see die assembly and project ideas! I also do two livestreams each week on Facebook and YouTube – sharing more ideas on how to to use these dies in lots of different ways. Join our creative community Facebook group, the Eileen Hull Fan Club! You’ll find we have special events and exclusive content. Follow me on Instagram at @eileenhull!

Tags and Pockets – Creations Made with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

“Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets” is the new March theme here on the blog! We want to see words and letters used in projects that also combine the new Chapter 1 and older dies of Eileen’s. The designers have been hard at work creating inspiring projects for you. Let’s check out the makes for this week…

Maggi Harding combined sheet music with the Mandala, Tile Alphanumeric and Journaling Card Dies to make a fabulous tag. She uses tags on cards and as studio inspiration among other things. See all the details on her blog!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull – Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Susie Bentz is inspiring me to work on scrapbook pages again! She created a page documenting a trip and used the Library Pocket, ATC Card & Tabs Die Set to good effect. I really like how she has photos tucked into the Library Pockets. Pay Susie’s blog a visit!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull – Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Jennie Atkinson made a little mini book that is chock full of tags of all sizes. Delightful! She made it to fit inside of the Skinny Mini Book Box or be incorporated into a Frame Pocket journal. Check out her video and more photos of this vintage styled tag book in Jennie’s post.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull – Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Visit next week for more Wordsoup, Tags and Pockets creations!

See last week’s post here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7300 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 3/7 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She did a live from onboard the cruise ship she is currently on (happy vacay Eileen!) Find out how to make faux wax seals you can use in projects. Check it out here.

Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull Products

Wow, October sure disappeared in a puff of smoke. Time does fly! Here we are with a new theme and we are going to Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull products all month long. Whether it’s holiday makes or everyday glam, I’m sure we’re going to be inspired by the creativity of the designers!

ALSO, don’t miss the special Comfort & Joy kickoff event SATURDAY, Nov. 5th!

Sign up for the Kickoff Event HERE!

We are starting off the 2022 holiday season with the 2022 Comfort & Joy Kickoff event – an all day workshop put on by Eileen and team! You will learn tips, tricks and techniques for working with Eileen’s products and how they may be used throughout the holiday season. Join us for our third annual Comfort & Joy holiday craft celebration to create journals, holiday packaging and containers, cards, small gifts, ornaments and so much more!

The Comfort & Joy Kickoff event will be held on Saturday, November 5 beginning at 9:30 Eastern Time and ending about 4:00. There will be a little break for lunch. The event will be hosted in a private Facebook group.

On the day of the event, attendees will gather in the group at 9:30 AM Eastern time to watch the first live. Eileen will start the event off and every 45 minutes, a new team member will be introduced with a tutorial, technique or project. Craft along live if you’d like or catch up later on replay – whatever works for you! There will be a total of 8 classes plus bonus projects. This is a steal at $20 for the whole day! Sign up HERE.

And the Comfort & Joy event doesn’t end there! Following the Kickoff event, the party continues in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group! From Nov. 7- 18, there will be additional content provided each weekday for free. Join the Fan Club and join the party!

Time for Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull inspiration…

Pam Bray created a gorgeous holiday decor piece incorporating Eileen’s Sunflower and Geometric Box Dies. This month the designers are also doing a collaboration with Sizzix to use their new Cork Surfacez in their projects. The word on the street from them is that the cork is a dream to work with and looks fabulous. I agree! Pam used it on the background and also embossed on it to make the flowers. Fabulous! Find all the details in her blog post.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Sarah Lizzie also made good use of the new Sunflower Die by creatively using the cuts to make poinsettia ornaments. I love this idea! Sequins form the sparkly center in a perfect finishing detail. These would be great as package toppers or anything that requires a little festive touch. See how to make one in Sarah Lizzie’s post!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Remember me mentioning that the Comfort & Joy Event is coming up? Well here is a sneak peek of the beautiful Christmas journal that Karen Bearse will be teaching on the 5th! Wow! Karen always has great mixed media techniques to share and I’m sure participants will learn all sorts of nifty things during her time. Check out Karen’s blog for the details.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Thanks for stopping by! More inspiration next week.

If you missed last week’s post, you can find it here. Sign up for the Comfort & Joy Kickoff Event (all day crafting THIS Saturday, Nov. 5th) Only $20!

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7000 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 11/1 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shares a little folder project you can make from a single sheet of patterned paper. (It fits perfectly into a Book Box!) You can watch that here.

Tutorials for Sizzix Chapter 4 Release Projects!

Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Chapter 4 Die collection released at the beginning of the month. (Watch the Release Party replay here if you missed it.) Eileen’s die designs always focus on versatility. She wants us to be able to use them in many ways and provide great value to our creative tool boxes! All month the designers have been sharing their tutorials for their release projects. The possibilities are endless!

About the new release…

Here’s what Eileen has to say about her new dies:

“The Geometric Box is a different kind of design for me. I love the ease of assembly, the unique shape and and the possibility of expanding the box into larger containers! This is a ScoreBoards die so it may be cut from sturdy materials like matboard, chipboard, metal, leather and fabric. The finished box measures 4″ h x 3″ w x 4″ d… or so… a fun feature of this die is that it adapts to how you shape it. You’ll see! Watch my livestream videos to show how to expand the possibilities of this die. Use the Geometric Box for storage – for pencils, silverware, flowers, or tools. The box may also be used as a gift container – imagine adding teabags, a pretty silver spoon and a bow as a get well gift!

The Sunflower is a Bigz L steel rule die – designed to cut and score a myriad of materials. The Sunflower is BIG– it measures about 4″ across and comes with a leaf, three sizes of petals and a flower center! Stack layers of petals to make a traditional sunflower, or change colors and create a pink coneflower. The basic shape is there for you to create your own flowers! Make a stem for the flower using wire and your Twist and Style Tool. The coordinating Geometric Box die works perfectly as a vase.

and a NEW 3-D Embossing Folder!

I love the whimsical patterns of vintage cutlery and that’s why I created this Silverware 3D Embossing Folder! The design is so detailed you can actually see a tiny bride and groom on the handle of a cake server. This folder is perfect for creating seating charts, menus, invitations, cards and recipe books. You would be surprised at the many materials you can emboss – metal, paper, cardboard, Sizzix Texture Roll and more. Once you have embossed the image, rub a light coat of a metallic Luster Wax over the top of the design and you have an amazing result! “

The new dies:

So many possibilities!

Lisa Hoel has tutorials posted for her Halloween themed Geometric Box flower arrangement and ‘Invitation to Tea’ card. Find out how to make one of your own and all Lisa’s tips and tricks!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - tutorials for Sizzix Chapter 4 dies #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory
Flowers are made using the new Sunflower Die!
Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - tutorials for Sizzix Chapter 4 dies #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory
The background is made with the Silverware 3D Embossing Folder. The detail!!

Christmas crafting?

Are you starting to think of Christmas crafting yet? Karen Bearse has and created a fabulous little treat box made with the Geometric Box Die and embossed with Eileen’s Woven Leather 3D Embossing Folder. I love that silver tone! Check out Karen’s tutorial on her blog.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - tutorials for Sizzix Chapter 4 dies #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

In another wonderful Geometric Box project, Madeline incorporated the new Sizzix Cork Surfacez and made a double box. Such a great idea! I think it would be a nice hostess gift and has such a great rustic look! All the details are on Madeline’s blog.

Thanks for joining us for the tutorials for Sizzix Chapter 4! New theme next week!

If you missed the Chapter 4 release post with the inspiration hop list, you can find it here and other October posts here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7000 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s catch up Live from Tuesday, 10/25 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Yesterday was Eileen’s birthday and the live was full of festivities. You can watch that here.

More Sizzix Chapter 4 Die Inspiration from Eileen Hull’s Team

Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Chapter 4 Die collection released at the beginning of the month. (Watch the Release Party replay here if you missed it.) This is such a great release and the designers made so many inspirational projects! The rest of the month they will be sharing the tutorials for them on their blogs.

Here’s what Eileen has to say about her new dies:

“The Geometric Box is a different kind of design for me. I love the ease of assembly, the unique shape and and the possibility of expanding the box into larger containers! This is a ScoreBoards die so it may be cut from sturdy materials like matboard, chipboard, metal, leather and fabric. The finished box measures 4″ h x 3″ w x 4″ d… or so… a fun feature of this die is that it adapts to how you shape it. You’ll see! Watch my livestream videos to show how to expand the possibilities of this die. Use the Geometric Box for storage – for pencils, silverware, flowers, or tools. The box may also be used as a gift container – imagine adding teabags, a pretty silver spoon and a bow as a get well gift!

The Sunflower is a Bigz L steel rule die – designed to cut and score a myriad of materials. The Sunflower is BIG– it measures about 4″ across and comes with a leaf, three sizes of petals and a flower center! Stack layers of petals to make a traditional sunflower, or change colors and create a pink coneflower. The basic shape is there for you to create your own flowers! Make a stem for the flower using wire and your Twist and Style Tool. The coordinating Geometric Box die works perfectly as a vase.

and a NEW 3-D Embossing Folder!

I love the whimsical patterns of vintage cutlery and that’s why I created this Silverware 3D Embossing Folder! The design is so detailed you can actually see a tiny bride and groom on the handle of a cake server. This folder is perfect for creating seating charts, menus, invitations, cards and recipe books. You would be surprised at the many materials you can emboss – metal, paper, cardboard, Sizzix Texture Roll and more. Once you have embossed the image, rub a light coat of a metallic Luster Wax over the top of the design and you have an amazing result! “

The new dies:

So many possibilities!

Jenny Marples is a sharing a gorgeous journal decorated using the new Sunflower Die. Jenny always uses the most beautiful colors and textures in her projects and this make is no exception! The journal cover is made using the Card Caddy Die and textured with the Woven Leather 3-D Embossing Folder. See all the details in her blog post.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 Die inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Designer Elizabeth Robinson used the Sunflower Die to create a fabulous wreath to use as home decor. I love this idea!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 Die inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Elizabeth also made this lovely recipe book using the Sunflower Die and the new Silverware 3-D Embossing Folder. Find out about both projects on her blog!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 Die inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

If you don’t already, you need to follow Bona Rivera-Tran on Instagram. That is where you can find all her beautiful crafty makes. Here is a look at the Sizzix Chapter 4 Die projects she made for Eileen’s release. So fab!

Bona Rivera-Tran for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 Die inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory
Made with the Geometric Box and Sunflower dies
Bona Rivera-Tran for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 Die inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory
Background made using the Silverware 3-D Embossing Folder.

More Sizzix Chapter 4 Die inspiration next week…

If you missed the Chapter 4 release post with the inspiration hop list, you can find it here and last week’s post here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7000 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s catch up Live from Tuesday, 10/18 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She gives making a masterboard a try and shows us her latest treasure haul. You can watch that here.

Sizzix Chapter 4 Project Tutorials Begin!

Did you catch Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Chapter 4 Release Party last week? If not, you can catch the replay here. This is such a great release and the designers made so many inspirational projects! The rest of the month they will be sharing the tutorials for them on their blogs.

Here’s what Eileen has to say about her new dies:

“The Geometric Box is a different kind of design for me. I love the ease of assembly, the unique shape and and the possibility of expanding the box into larger containers! This is a ScoreBoards die so it may be cut from sturdy materials like matboard, chipboard, metal, leather and fabric. The finished box measures 4″ h x 3″ w x 4″ d… or so… a fun feature of this die is that it adapts to how you shape it. You’ll see! 🙂 Watch my livestream videos to show how to expand the possibilities of this die. Use the Geometric Box for storage – for pencils, silverware, flowers, or tools. The box may also be used as a gift container – imagine adding teabags, a pretty silver spoon and a bow as a get well gift!

The Sunflower is a Bigz L steel rule die – designed to cut and score a myriad of materials. The Sunflower is BIG– it measures about 4″ across and comes with a leaf, three sizes of petals and a flower center! Stack layers of petals to make a traditional sunflower, or change colors and create a pink coneflower. The basic shape is there for you to create your own flowers! Make a stem for the flower using wire and your Twist and Style Tool. The coordinating Geometric Box die works perfectly as a vase.

and a NEW 3-D Embossing Folder!

I love the whimsical patterns of vintage cutlery and that’s why I created this Silverware 3D Embossing Folder! The design is so detailed you can actually see a tiny bride and groom on the handle of a cake server. This folder is perfect for creating seating charts, menus, invitations, cards and recipe books. You would be surprised at the many materials you can emboss – metal, paper, cardboard, Sizzix Texture Roll and more. Once you have embossed the image, rub a light coat of a metallic Luster Wax over the top of the design and you have an amazing result! “

The new dies:

So many possibilities!

Maggi Harding has two posts to share with us this week. First off are her fabulous napkin rings made using the new Silverware 3-D Embossing Folder. These look absolutely amazing and it’s such a clever use of the folder. Maggi has a video linked on her post so go take a look!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 project tutorials! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Maggi also has a tutorial post for containers made with the Geometric Box and Card Caddy Dies and decorated with the new Sunflower Die. Check out all her flower building tips and tricks in her post.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 project tutorials! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Designer Jennie Atkinson created a wonderful Geometric Box container in her signature shabby chic style. Wouldn’t this make a lovely gift filled with tea or other treats? Find out how she made it in her tutorial!

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 project tutorials! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Last but not least, Susie Bentz is sharing how she made this stunning nightlight using the Geometric Box. Wow! This is such a creative idea. See how she did it on her blog!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 4 project tutorials! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

More Sizzix Chapter 4 tutorials for you next week…

If you missed the Chapter 4 release post with the inspiration hop list, you can find it here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7000 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s catch up Live from Tuesday, 10/11 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shows us how to expand the Geometric Box and make it with a hexagonal or octangonal base. This die is so versatile! You can watch that here.