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Summertime Christmas Inspiration with Eileen Hull’s New Dies

Summertime Christmas inspiration continues here on Eileen Hull’s blog! In case you missed it, on July 1st Sizzix released two new dies designed by Eileen, the Snowman and Mitten Box Dies. We had a big party and a blog hop full of fabulous creations. Each week has showcased more new projects made with the dies and this week is no exception!

The Inspiration Team has been busy…

Pam Bray made a whole coordinated set of projects using the new dies. Last week we saw the frosty mitten gift card box and now she’s sharing the matching Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case set. They are so cute! There are lots of detail photos on Pam’s blog so don’t miss that.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - summertime Christmas inspiration with the new Sizzix Snowman and Mitten Box Dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory

These new dies are good for more than just 3-D projects! Susie Bentz used the snowmen cuts in a pair of CAS Christmas cards. I really like the clean look and how she added illustrative details to the snowmen. See her blog post for some fun techniques to get more use out of your dies.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - summertime Christmas inspiration with the new Sizzix Snowman and Mitten Box Dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory

If you spotted this beauty during the Blog Hop and wondered how Anna-Karin Evaldsson worked her mixed media magic, wonder no more! Anna-Karin has a complete tutorial in her blog post where she spills all her secrets. Aren’t these colors and textures just divine?

Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull - summertime Christmas inspiration with the new Sizzix Snowman and Mitten Box Dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Did I mention that the Bigz Dies (which these are) cut through thick materials like butter? Well, they do! Lisa Hoel effortlessly cut the pieces out of felt to create her little stitched mitten Christmas tree ornament. You can see more on her blog post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - summertime Christmas inspiration with the new Sizzix Snowman and Mitten Box Dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Come back next week for more summertime Christmas inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! Next Wednesday we will get to see some festive makes from the Educator Team so be sure to come back for a look see. Did you miss last few July posts? Find them here and here.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday is linked below. She finishes off a wonderfully colorful felt and embroidery project and opens up some Happy Mail!

Christmas in July Continues!

Hello Eileen Hull fans! Did you miss last week’s new die release party and blog hop? If so, be sure to go back and feast your eyes on all the festive makes! Christmas in July continues this week and we have more cool Yuletide projects for your inspiration. The Inspiration Team is definitely inspired by Eileen’s new Snowman and Mitten Box Dies. I also know there are two people who will soon get to play with them. Eileen announced the blog hop winners today in her Facebook Live!

The Winners are…

Nickie Rollins and Meghan Kenihan! Nickie won the Snowman Die and Meghan won the Mittens Box Die. Congratulations ladies. You have fun crafty times ahead of you! Now, let’s take a look at the new Inspiration Team projects as we plunge ahead with more Christmas in July festivities.

First up we have Julia Aston with a cute Mitten Box project. I love the sentiment – isn’t this perfect for housing treats to give as a gift? Julia has a tutorial on her blog so be sure to check that out.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - Christmas in July continues with her cute Mitten Box project #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Pam Bray used both the Mitten Box and the Snowman Dies to make a darling gift card box. This is gift giving with style! She made very good use of patterned paper for it and you can find all the details on her blog.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Christmas in July continues with her cute Snowman and Mitten Box Dies project #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Cleverly using parts of the Snowman Die for something other than their intended purpose, Susie Bentz created a snowman Gift Box that is perfect for wrapping up small holiday gifts. You will find a full tutorial and some fun mixed media techniques in her blog post.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Christmas in July continues with her cute Snowman and Gift Box Dies project #eileenhull #mymakingstory
Oh that fence! Out of the box thinking from Susie. 😉

The Mitten Box Die is perfect for cutting mini album covers and pages too! Maggi Harding made a wonderful little mini book that really shows off the Christmassy Graphic 45 paper collection she used. Be sure to head on over to her blog to see all the details and photos of all the inner pages. You won’t want to miss that!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Christmas in July continues with her cute Mitten mini book project #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Come back next week for a continuation of Christmas in July!

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! We are excited to see what new inspiration is in store for us. Stop on by next Wednesday.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from today is linked below. Learn how to make a “summer” mitten project and hear all about Eileen’s travails for the day.

New Dies Released + a Blog Hop = Christmas in July!

It’s that time – time for the Sizzix new dies Chapter 3 releases AND a blog hop! Eileen has two new and festive dies to share with us that are cooler than a pool party in 98 degree weather! Welcome the Snowman and Mitten Box Dies! You will be blown away by all the creative ways the Inspiration and Educator Teams have made use of these new dies.

New dies & a Blog Hop – Hurray!

Christmas in July - New Dies Released Plus a Blog Hop!

Let’s get hopping – there’s a lot to see…

Thanks for joining the Eileen Hull/Sizzix Chapter 3 Release Party Blog Hop featuring the new dies! Did you see up above all those creative ways the Inspiration and Education Teams have used the Mitten and Snowman dies? You’ll get a closer look as you travel along the blog hop. We hope that you will be inspired too and share how you use the dies in the Eileen Hull Fan Club.

But wait, there’s more …

…the Release Party continues! You won’t want to miss the Facebook Live at Eileen Hull Designs at 12:00 noon Eastern time on Wednesday, July 1st! Join the chat – and a random commenter will WIN a Snowman Die. We are so glad you joined us to celebrate the Chapter 3 release!

Please blog hop with us through all of the new dies projects and leave comments on the different designers’ blogs. A lucky commenter will WIN a Mitten Box Die…

Hop Participants:
Madeline Arendt
Julia Aston
Jennie Atkinson
Debbie Bankston
Karen Bearse
Susie Bentz
Pam Bray
Sue Eldred
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Annette Green
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Anita Houston
Sarah Lizzie
Jenny Marples
Elizabeth Robinson
Tonya Trantham
Cheryl Bodkin-Waters
Mitsyana Wright
Nicole Wright

Come back next week for more Christmas in July projects using the new dies.

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! We are excited to see what new inspiration is in store for us. Stop on by next Wednesday.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Release Party Facebook Live is below. We’re ready to celebrate the new dies!! So much versatility as always with the new Snowman and Mitten Box Dies. =)

More Spring Inspiration with Eileen Hull & her Talented Team

Spring is coming ever closer and anticipation is growing along with the daffodils! Green replacing brown? Check! Flowers starting to appear? Check! Warmer weather? Well, sort of around here. 😉 Your weather may be all over the map, but here in blogland the Team has a passel of cheerful creations to brighten your day even if it might snow this weekend. Read on and fill your eyeballs with spring inspiration from Eileen Hull!

Lisa Hoel has created a wee little fairy forest on the sides of the Gift Box which she used as a container for a spray of paper shamrocks. (There are a few lucky ones in there!) Head on over to her blog post and you will see all the detail photos and the how to.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - St. Patrick's holiday shamrock decor with the Gift Box with Scalloped Edges Die #mymakingstory Spring Inspiration with Eileen Hull!

Next up on our holiday roster is Easter! Julia Aston made this darling bunny box also using the Gift Box with Scalloped Edges Die. Isn’t that clever? (and how versatile is the Gift Box Die??) Fill it with candy and it’s a perfect Easter treat for someone special. See Julia’s post to find out all the details about this super cute make!

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull – Easter bunny box made with her new Sizzix Gift Box with Scalloped Edges Die #mymakingstory Spring Inspiration with Eileen Hull!

Lastly, for today we have Susie Bentz and her creation made using the Display Stand Die. Never lose track of the wifi password again! I think Susie is ready to skip spring for summer and has crashing at Eileen’s beach house in mind. 😉 See her blog for all the details!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull – Wifi password sign made with Eileen's new Sizzix Display Stand Die #mymakingstory Spring Inspiration with Eileen Hull!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of the week!

Visit us next week for another dose of crafty goodness and spring inspiration from the Team.

Check back here next Wednesday to see more Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 The team will be sharing more projects with a Spring theme! Check last week’s post as well so you don’t miss anything.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Join on Facebook and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Check out Eileen’s latest Facebook Live video. She showed us how to make a cute home decor item – little felt cactus plants in pots! You won’t want to miss it. As always her videos are full of good tips!

Spring into March with Fresh Sizzix Inspiration from Eileen Hull

March has come upon us and spring will soon be here! This month Eileen Hull’s Inspiration Team is treating us to a month of spring themed projects using her latest Display Stand and Gift Box with Scallop Edges Dies. Think spring holidays and garden flowers – it’s all headed your way.

Kicking us off is Pam Bray with a darling memo holder made with the Display Stand Die. March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and this delightful project is perfect to mark the occasion! Check out her blog to find out how it all came together.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull – St. Patrick's themed memo stand made using the Sizzix Display Stand Die. Fresh Spring Sizzix inspiration! #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Next is a funky and colorful project from Karen Bearse made with the Gift Box Die. Karen used bright colors and Dyan Reaveley’s products to really make this box pop! Check out her post to see all the detail photos. There is fun on every panel!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull – Fresh and funky Gift Box Die creation. Fresh Spring Sizzix inspiration! #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Jenny Marples created a gorgeous flowered Gift Box for the latest Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge. Wow! I just love the color scheme she used for this lovely creation. She has a complete tutorial on her blog so check it out!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull – fabulous box made using the Sizzix Gift Box with Scallop Edges Die. Fresh Spring Sizzix inspiration! #eileenhull #mymakingstory



Thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of the week!

Visit us next week for more spring themed inspiration! Are you ready for it?

Check back here next Wednesday to see more Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 The team will be sharing projects with a Spring theme! Did you miss last week’s post? Be sure to go check it out here.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Join on Facebook and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Christmas is Just About Here…

Is it time to panic? I must admit I’m feeling a bit rushed with all the “to do” on my to do list. And there are still Christmas crafting projects I have in my head that I want to make. At least the web is full of crafty inspiration for us, even if we can’t find all the craft time we need for ourselves. (Crafting vicariously? Is that a thing?) It just so happens that we have a load of inspiration right here, right now…

Cue the super awesome Inspiration Team and their crafty goodness!

First we have a delightful December Daily Journal from Tonya Trantham. I love that snowman couple with the retro flair! Check out Tonya’s blog post where she gets real about her daily December life. Plus there is pom-pom trim. You want to see it – seriously.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - Christmas December Daily Journal created with Eileen's Sizzix Journal Die

Secondly, Jenny Marples has created a fabulously marvelous felt embroidered journal. Wow! Head on over to her blog post to read all about the story behind this gorgeous creation.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull – felt embroidered flowered journal

Anna-Karin Evaldsson did a favorite Eileen Hull projects of 2019 round up for our viewing enjoyment. You will ohh and ah over all her fabulous projects (five of them). My personal favorite is this birch trees journal but the embossed cover notebooks is a close second.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull – favorite projects of 2019 using Eileen's Sizzix dies

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of the week! Try to take some time to breathe and get creative. Be sure to share your holiday crafting with us in the Fan Club group. We want to see what you are up to.

Visit us next week too for some Christmas Eve inspiration…

Check back here next Wednesday to see more Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 The team will be sharing more Christmas makes or roundups of some of their favorite projects from 2019!

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Join on Facebook and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Check out Eileen’s latest Facebook Live video. She showed us how to make a journal tag organizer: