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Julia Aston’s Blog Takeover!

8 Sep

While Eileen’s traveling and crafting in Great Britain, some of us are taking over the blog to keep you inspired while she is away! So today, here’s Julia Aston‘s Blog Takeover!

I’m one of Eileen’s Inspiration Team members and I’m sharing a book I made for my grandnephew, Landon, to record books that he has read on the pages inside. I had made one for his sister, Mila, and to my surprise, he wanted one as well!

I made the book using Eileen’s Notebook Die

I die cut the pieces out of white chipboard. Then I smooshed the covers by rubbing Ranger Distress Twisted Cintrol, Gathered Twigs and Hickory Smoke onto my craft mat (one at a time). Then I spritzed with water and rubbed the covers onto the mat. I did this until I was happy with the coverage and colors.

I punched 2 holes at the top and bottom of the binding. I also cut holes in the center of pages I cut using Eileen’s Passport Die.

I threaded black elastic cord through the center of each signature (I made 2) and knotted them on the outside binding.

I looped a silver elastic tassel through the two black cords and used this as a closure for the book.

Supplies: Notebook Die, Passport Die, Eileen Hull/Sizzix, dinosaur stickers – Michaels, Stamps: Our Story – My Favorite Stamps (old set), Story of Me – Clear Art Stamps (old set)

I hope I have inspired you to make your own little notebook!

Julia

Note: I have never used WordPress – so I hope this post looks halfway decent!!

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Eileen Hull Die Favorites Projects and Tutorials

8 Feb

Hello everyone! This month the Inspiration Team is sharing projects and tutorials using their Eileen Hull Die Favorites! Over the years I’ve put out quite a few collections and it’s always cool to see different dies used in unique new ways. All month long you’ll find creative ways to use your Eileen Hull dies and maybe even find a NEW favorite.

Eileen Hull Die Favorites Projects and Tutorials

Tracy Evans shares a marvelous mixed-media Valentine card creation using the front piece of the Trinket Box! Tracy sure knows how to layer for BIG impact! Her cards and creations are always done with expert precision.

Head to Tracy’s Blog and fall head over heels for her Mixed-Media Valentine techniques!

Pam Bray shares a Flower Pocket project perfect for sharing treats and love notes for your sweetie this Valentine’s day! Pam’s Flower Pocket Treat holder features new Thinlits Dies from Book Club Chapter 2 and Love Struck Papers from Authentique! I just love the vintage vibe of these papers don’t you?

Visit Pam’s Blog for all the details on how to create your own Valentine’s Day Flower Pocket Treat Holder!

Tonya Trantham keeps the V-day love going with a gorgeous Valentine’s Day Card project. Tonya used a slew of Eileen Hull dies from past and present collections like Paper Flower Party and Book Club!

Check out Tonya’s blog to learn more about her recipe for Love cards and maybe even create your own custom mix!

Jenny Marples uses the Trinket Box die to create a stunning Floral Valentine’s Day treat box! This project is so sweet inside and out and the fact that it’s handmade makes it even sweeter!

No need to head to a specialty store for the perfect gift box. Head to Jenny’s Blog for all the details and get your craft on!

Last but certainly not least, Julia Aston shares an AMAZING Adirondack Chair creation. The Adirondack Chair is and oldie but a goodie from my Vintage Travel Sizzix Collection. I just love Julia’s use of the die and that fine gentleman sitting so prim and proper is the perfect touch. Don’t even get me started on the furry friend in the background!

Sit a spell over at Julia’s Blog and learn how she created this adorable Adirondack Chair. You won’t want to miss her creative idea for covering the die cut pieces.

Hope you’ve enjoyed these Eileen Hull Die Favorites projects. Do you have a favorite Eileen Hull Die? Be sure to share your creations on my Facebook Page or join The Eileen Hull Fanclub.

You can find all the dies used in these projects and more HERE.

Stay tuned for more Eileen Hull Die Favorites Projects and Tutorials!

Eileen

Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love

25 Jan

Hey everyone! I’ve had a busy fun filled week at Creativation and will have lots to share real soon. In the meantime the Inspiration Team has more Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love for you today. Grab a cuppa and sit back for a creative look at these amazing projects featuring my Book Club Sizzix Collection.

Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love

Michelle Zerull has a marvelous idea for using the Stamp and Photo Storage Die. The clever gal has combined the art of card and flower making into one sensational Birthday Surprise! The Stamp and Photo Storage Box does double duty as a Birthday Card and Flower Holder that can be hung anywhere to the delight of the recipient.

Visit Michelle’s Blog for more details and a tutorial on how to create her gorgeous flowers with the Twist and Style Tool!

Nicole Wright’s project is a color lovers dream come true! This Trinket Box project is all decked out in Dylusions Sprays, Colorbox Blends and some serious stenciling tricks and techniques. The Fab flower on the front is the cherry on top! Any guesses on how she made it?

Check out Nicole’s Blog for a fun tutorial and all the details you need to create this colorful Trinket Box creation top to bottom!

Jenny Marples shares her creative Book Binding technique in a Flip Book project bursting with Butterflies and Blooms! Each page is expertly crafted using Eileen Hull Flower dies from past collections and paper pieced Butterflies…a real feast for the eyes!

Flutter over to Jenny’s Blog for a comprehensive tutorial on how to use the Book Binding Die to create your own gorgeous flip book!

Maggi Harding shares a treat filled Trinket Box project perfect for sharing sweets with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day or any day you choose! Maggi’s project is oh so sweet inside and out! Don’t you just adore that little door knocker on the lid?

You’re in for a real treat when you stop by Maggi’s Blog where you’ll find this project along with a plethora of her other gorgeous Book Club Collection Designs!

Julia Aston shares a darling notebook created using the Book Binding die and notecards! This handy little note taker features a pen holder and Book Plate Thinlits die cuts adorn the cover, with mini discs to complete the look of this pretty and practical flip book!

Visit Julia’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Book Binding Die Notecard Flip Book.

Hope you have enjoyed this weeks round of Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love! Stay tuned next week for a look at my upcoming collection Book Club Chapter 2 and a peek at all the fun we had at Creativation!

You can catch up with all the Book Club Projects shared this month by following the links below and shop for Book Club Dies HERE.

Book Club Love Week 1

Book Club Love Week 2

Eileen

Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love

16 Jan

Hello everyone! It’s time for more Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love. The 2018 Inspiration Team has been hard at work cranking out Book Club Sizzix projects to inspire you to get creative with my latest Sizzix Collection. 2018 is off to a great start with new team members and old favorites. Let’s have a look at what my super talented team has in store for you today.

Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love

Julia Aston starts us off with a gorgeous winter scene created using the Trinket Box and Frame Die. Complete with glittering snow, tiny trees and an oh-so-cute itty bitty reindeer, and a Charlotte Bronte quote this project puts the “Win” in Winter Craft Projects!

Head to Julia’s Blog to learn how to create this idyllic winter scene using the Trinket Box and Frame Die. Oh and did I mention it lights up!?!

Maggi Harding pulled out all the stops and cooked up a fantastic Recipe Card Booklet using a plethora of Book Club Dies with coordinating Graphic 45 Papers!

Go smell what’s cooking over at Maggi’s blog and find out how to create your own Recipe Card Booklet with Book Club dies.

Maggi Harding shares a second post featuring her drop dead gorgeous trifecta creation housed in an expertly decorated Card Box Storage die cut. This time around you’ll be treated to a deep dive into each page of her darling mini books featured in this set!

Visit Maggi’s Blog for more gorgeous photos and a video slide show!

Pam Bray shares a Card Box Organizer project featuring the Fairy Dust Collection from Graphic 45. This project complements her Trinket Box creation shared last week. What more could you want in a Fairy Tale creation?

Check out Pam’s Blog for more Fairies, Flowers and a full tutorial!

Anne Redfern shares a creative way to use the Stamp and Photo Storage Box die…the clever lass has turned it into a Journal! Complete with textured stenciling and a cool blue hue this Journal is a real showstopper!

Head to Anne’s Blog for all the details on this unique Journal creation.

Hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks round up of Book Club Sizzix Projects to Love. You can shop the Book Club Sizzix Collection and other Eileen Hull Dies HERE. If you missed last weeks creations you can check them out HERE.

Eileen

How to Assemble the Sizzix Journal

24 Apr

Just a quick post to show how to assemble the Sizzix Journal die and create inserts. There has been so much interest and chat about this versatile die, I thought it might be good to do a post and keep all of the resources in one spot. Thanks so much for your interest!

Here’s what the Journal die packaging looks like:

The Journal is a ScoreBoards die, designed to cut and score thick material like matboard and chipboard, forming a rigid cover for your book! Matboard is the perfect blank canvas- add paint, ink, stamps, sprays, texture paste, stencils, buttons, beads, and more. You can also cut it from paper, fabric, felt, paper leather, metal or combinations of these materials. You can run the matboard through embossing folders too, creating a rich dimensional cover.

One of the things I love about this die is that it’s so easy to put together. And once you make one… well, you’ll see- they are addicting! There are so many ways to use this die- make art journals, planners, for a special occasion, photos, baby book, guest book, wedding journal, junk journals, and traveler’s notebook. It’s your Journal- decorate it as you’d like in the colors, style and materials you’d like!

In this Facebook Live video, I show how to assemble the Sizzix Journal, after looking at some amazing samples from the Inspiration Team. Please watch and see how easy it is! Skip ahead to about minute 30:- for actual assembly.

The Journal measures 8 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ when assembled. Three to four inserts may be added to the book. Watch here to see how to make Journal inserts and how to thread the elastic though the spine to keep the inserts in place:

NOTE- I admit I am not an expert book maker. Here’s a quick tutorial from my friend Pam Keravuori.

Signatures

The story I’ve heard suggests that the sections, or “signatures”, which are the sets of pages sewn into a book, supposedly got their name from monks. When monks finished hand-writing their section of a book, they signed it and that section became known as a signature. Now it means sheets of paper, or “folios”, stacked and folded in half. A signature may be one folio, or one sheet of paper folded in half to make four pages, but generally it is two or more sheets/folios (and sometimes more folds).

The Pamphlet Stitch

The pamphlet stitch is probably the simplest and most popular binding technique for notebook inserts like ours, because you can stitch the pages and the cover of the signature at the same time. You can use 3 or more holes along the fold, but the trick is to start and finish on the same side (whether inside or outside) and have both ends of the twine end up together at the same hole to tie off. Usually this means having one long stitch go over (rather than through) the center hole.

So, for a 3-hole pamphlet stitch, your needle would go through the center hole from inside to outside (or reverse), then through one end hole from outside to inside, then across the center hole to the other end hole, going through from inside to outside, then back through the center hole from outside to inside. Both ends of your thread would now be on the inside at the center hole, ready to tie around and secure the long stitch that crossed over the center hole.

Alternatively, if you stitch with a back stitch and wind up with one thread end inside and one thread end outside, you can make a loop knot to anchor the thread around the earlier stitch at the hole before going through to join the other thread end. This is called a saddle stitch binding.

I usually use 5+ holes for my pamphlet stitch because I think it makes the spine sturdier and puts less pressure on each hole (to avoid tearing). More holes also help keep smaller sized papers in place, so they don’t slant or settle to the bottom. As I start stitching, I leave a thread tail long enough to reach near the bottom of the signature, where I hold onto it against the paper until the 2nd or 3rd stitch, when it becomes secure (without a knot until the tying off). General advice is to always pull your thread parallel to the spine in the direction you’re stitching, since pulling the thread straight out from the spine tends to tear the holes.

Please follow me on Facebook at Eileen Hull Designs and watch for extra LIVE shows in honor of this new Heartfelt Sizzix release! I hope you have enjoyed seeing how to assemble the Sizzix Journal and will consider getting one for yourself!

If you would like to purchase a die, there are a few left in my Etsy shop!

Jen Goode’s Paper Flower Coloring Page

6 May

Lucky us! Today on the blog- Jen Goode‘s Paper Flower Coloring Page! The first thing I noticed when I met Jen at the Craft & Hobby Association Show was her friendly smile and willingness to jump in and help. I know you will love her too… [Read more…]