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Love of Journals – Inspiration with Eileen Hull

9 Feb

This month the designers are sharing their love of journals and are using Eileen Hull’s latest dies and embossing folder from Sizzix. We hope that you will also be inspired by the theme and share your makes in Eileen’s social media groups! Let’s take a look at what the Inspiration Team has for us this week…

Sue Eldred shows us that journals and albums can come in all sizes! She created this cute little love notes tag album for Valentine’s Day. The pages are all created using the Library Pocket ATC Card & Tabs Die Set. Perfect! Find all the details on Sue’s blog.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Love of Journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Jennie Atkinson also focused on using the Library Pocket ATC Card & Tabs Die Set in a small wallet album created in a beautiful shabby chic style. Jennie has plans for this little album – she is going to document her flower garden this season and slip photos into the pockets on the pages. Great idea! See all the details on her blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Love of Journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Love of journals inspiration galore on Instagram too…

Teresita Arevelo has been rocking her Eileen Hull journal makes on her Instagram account. Fabulous! Be sure to follow Teresita @scrapbookymas so you don’t miss any of her newest projects.

Teresita Arevelo for Eileen Hull - Love of Journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Using the Frame Pocket Journal Die, Susie Bentz created a darling Valentine stationery set within the cover. What’s not to love? You can really spread some joy with this cute creation. Find all the how to on Susie’s post!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Love of Journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Extra inspiration:

Maggi Harding sure knows how to show some birthday love! Look at this awesome birthday card she made using the Library Pocket Die Set and the Tablecloth 3D Embossing Folder. Who wouldn’t smile at receiving a card like this? Details and more card ideas in Maggi’s post.

Come and visit us next week for more Love of Journals projects!

Last week’s post can be found here, don’t miss it.

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, 2/7 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen has super useful information for us – how to use 12 x 12 scrapbook paper to make book inserts for a Frame Pocket Journal! Check it out here.

Fibers, Fabric and Felt Wrap Up

31 Mar

March has come to an end. What a month of inspiration it’s been! The designers used fibers, fabric and felt in their creations and they did a stupendous job. Eileen’s dies (steel rule and Thinlits) cut easily through fabric and felt so the crafty possibilities are endless. We have some bonus projects and ideas to look at this week so let’s get going…

Lisa Hoel got stitchy with her felt and fabric journal cover. The cover pieces were cut out of thick felt using the Book Box Die and then covered with oodles of embroidery and appliqued wool plaid fabric pieces. See more over on Lisa’s blog post!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations with Eileen's Sizzix dies
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Guess what material Madeline Arendt used in her stationery Book Box mashup? Wood veneer and she decorated it with pyrography! Wow! She also made a set of notecards to go inside featuring flowers and the Snail Mail Die Set. Find out all her secrets in her post.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - fabulous creations with Eileen's Sizzix dies
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen — She used Eileen’s Wonderful World of Flowers Stamp Set as the pattern for her wood burning.

Jennie Atkinson made a perfectly lovely folio journal using the Book Box Die. It has a beautiful flowery spring vibe and the inside is full of delightful pockets, flaps, tags and other interactive elements. Find more and a video on Jennie’s blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - fabulous creations with Eileen's Sizzix dies
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

More to see, keep on going…

Susie Bentz just couldn’t stop making cards using fabric and the Snail Mail Die Set so she has more to share with us today. It’s such a fun idea and you could easily make a sets of them for gifts or holiday themed to send out to friends and family. Take a look at this darling Easter card she made:

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations with Eileen's Sizzix dies
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Carrying on the fibers, fabric and felt theme, Elizabeth Robinson made us a video flip through of her fabulous ‘Beautiful Moments‘ junk journal from earlier in the month. You can find it on her YouTube channel here.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations with Eileen's Sizzix dies
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Last but not least, Tonya Trantham wins the day with her totally awesome die storage up-cycling project! She turned an old dresser drawer into a sturdy rolling cart to house her Eileen Hull Scoreboards die. She rolls it under a sideboard in her craft room for easy access. Brilliant! Check it out here.

Tune in next week for exciting new dies from Eileen Hull!

Did you miss the previous posts this month? You can find them here, here, here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

Brand new on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, 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 over 6,5oo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends – make sure to answer the questions! 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, 3/29 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shows us a huge haul of fabric and sewing supplies gifted to her and does a project too. You can watch that replay here.

What a Treat – Fibers, Fabric & Felt Creations

23 Mar

Have you been enjoying our March theme this month? The designers are using fibers, fabric and felt in their creations as accents as well as major parts in their constructions. Eileen’s dies (steel rule and Thinlits) cut easily through fabric and felt so the crafty possibilities are endless. Let’s take a look at this week’s inspiration!

Easter is coming and Sarah Lizzie is ready! Just look at this super cute Easter treat box she made using the Book Box Die. This would be so much fun to make to give to a child. The egg shaker dome on the cover and fabric ribbon on the spine are just perfect. Head on over to Sarah Lizzie’s blog post to find the tutorial and make one of your own!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations! Easter Treat Book Box
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Madeline Arendt went all out and used fabric, fibers and felt in her journal creation. It really is fabulous! She also used the Book Box Die but left out the box parts to make it a full fledged journal. The spring colors and inventive use of materials are top notch. Pay Madeline’s blog a visit to see how she made it.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations! Book Box Die journal
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Designer Sharon Curtis used Eileen’s classic Wrapped Journal Die to create this felt beauty. The colors of the felt and bold design really make a visual impact. I bet it feels cozy to hold as well. Sharon shares how to construct it in her blog post so don’t miss the tutorial.

Sharon Curtis for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations! Wrapped Journal Die book with felt
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Tune in next week for the final fibers, fabric, and felt creations!

Did you miss the previous posts this month? You can find them here, here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

Brand new on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 3/22 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shows us an alternate way to construct the Book Box Die so you can fit bigger cards inside. You can watch that replay here.

More Fibers, Fabric & Felt – Journals & Home Decor

16 Mar

This week we have more fibers, fabric and felt inspiration for you! That is our March theme and the designers have been killing it. They are using them for accents on projects as well as major parts in their constructions. Eileen’s dies (steel rule and Thinlits) cut easily through fabric and felt so the crafty possibilities are endless. Let’s take a look at this week’s inspiration!

Jenny Marples always creates the most beautiful mixed media journals and this one is no exception. She has incorporated loads of lace, linens and stitching. Her ideas for journal pages are really inspiring! Check out her blog post for layering tips and many more photos.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - more fibers, fabrics and felt inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

I spy with my little eye several Eileen products in this delightful sewing themed decor piece that Tonya Trantham created. There is the Vintage Buttons 3-D Embossing Folder in the background, her new Button Cards #2 stamp set, Mandala Die, and Spring Leaves Die! Pay Tonya’s blog a visit to find out all the details!

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - more fibers, fabrics and felt inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Another master of layers is Elizabeth Robinson. She has a beautiful shabby chic journal to share with you too. Would you believe she starched and embossed the fabric on the front of this Full Size Journal? Whaaat? Love it!! That tassel is so lovely too. Check out all the details in her blog post.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - more fibers, fabrics and felt inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Tune in next week for more projects with fibers, fabric, and felt!

Did you miss the release of Eileen’s newest Maker Forte Stamp sets? We had a mini blog hop and Eileen hosted a live release party. Check out the post here to see!

Get connected with Eileen:

Brand new on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 3/15 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shows us how to make something for scrap paper storage out of the Journal Die. You can watch that replay here.

Creations with Fibers, Fabric and Felt

9 Mar

Are you a fan of making with materials other than just paper? Our theme this month is for you! We are featuring creations with fibers, fabric and felt components. The designers are using them for accents on projects as well as major parts in their constructions. Let’s take a look at this week’s inspiration!

Maggi Harding has created a Full Size Journal that is absolutely fabulous! The covers are chipboard covered with sticky back canvas and it just gets better and better from there. See all the lacy, shabby chic goodness inside and out on Maggi’s blog post with tutorial.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Creations with Fibers Fabric and Felt #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen — Loving the lace!

Maggi has packed this journal full of awesomeness. Here is a peek, many more photos on her blog:

You can cut fabric and felt with your Thinlits dies too! Designer Susie Bentz used darling cotton prints in her cute bee cards. If you are a sewer/quilter/fabric hoarder take a look at your stash and consider it for “paper crafting” possibilities! Susie used Eileen’s new Snail Mail Thinlits Die Set to cut her fabrics and they are just perfect. Check out her blog post for all the details and instructions.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Creations with Fibers Fabric and Felt #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Join us next week for more creations with fibers, fabric, and felt!

Did you miss the release of Eileen’s newest Maker Forte Stamp sets? We had a mini blog hop and Eileen hosted a live release party. Check out the post here to see!

Get connected with Eileen:

Brand new on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, 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 over 6,4oo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends – make sure to answer the questions! 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, 3/8 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She makes a collaged ‘Sunflowers for Freedom’ journal. You can watch that replay here.

Chapter 4 Sizzix Dies by Eileen Hull Released!

1 Oct

Let’s Party!

The Chapter 4 Sizzix Release is exciting for so many reasons – there are two never-done-before designs! One is the Full Size Journal which is a Bigz Pro size – you will need a machine with at least a 9″ throat to cut this die – like a Big Shot Plus or Pro. Not to worry, if you don’t have that machine, Eileen will have the pre-cut pieces available in her Etsy store for you to work with. The other new technology is a 3-D Embossing Folder! It’s called Sweater and is oh so cozy. Also new this release is a Bigz Notepad Die with lots of options for materials and uses, and a Heart Mandala Thinlits Die to decorate with!

Eileen Hull's new Chapter 4 Sizzix Dies release! Four exciting new designs for your crafty imagination! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

The design Teams have created some wonderful projects using Eileen’s new Chapter 4 Sizzix Dies and we have a little blog hop for you to follow to see all the inspiration! There is a GIVEAWAY too – leave a comment on each of the designers’ blog posts and you will be entered to win one of the new dies! Another prize will be given to someone who attends and comments in the Release Party Facebook Live.

Join us for the Chapter 4 Release Party, where Eileen and team members from around the world will share their projects! The Release Party will be on Facebook Live on Friday, Oct 1st at 12:00 Eastern time. You will find the video on @Eileen Hull Designs Facebook Page. Thanks for joining us!

Let’s get going on our release party blog hop…

You are here on Eileen’s blog, the start of the hop! Click on the next link below to continue on your way. Comment on each designer’s blog post to be eligible to win!

Hop Stops:

Eileen Hull Designs
Julia Aston
Jennie Atkinson
Sue Eldred
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Tonya Trantham
Sarah Lizzie Dodd
Karen Bearse
Jenny Marples

Have fun and visit next week for more inspiration from Eileen’s Chapter 4 Sizzix Dies release!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join over 5,ooo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends – make sure to answer the questions! 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.

Don’t miss Eileen’s Sizzix Chapter 4 Release Party Facebook Live
Friday, 10/1 at 12pm EST! It will be streaming live on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook.