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Nature Inspiration on the First Day of Fall

22 Sep

Can you believe that we are already nearing the end of September? It’s been a lovely month so far (fall is my favorite season!) The Teams have been sharing nature journals the past few weeks and the nature inspiration has been off the charts! Have you been playing along and sharing in the Fan Club? We are wrapping up our September theme this week with fab makes from the Educator Team!

Get comfy…

Jennie Atkinson is leading us off with a lovely garden book utilizing the Teacup & Spoon Die to make an interesting cover on her folded wallet journal. Jennie was inspired by pink roses she has growing in her garden and they are reflected in the sweet little journal she made. Head on over to her blog to see all the interactive bits to be found inside!

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Nature inspiration in journal form! Made with Eileen Hull's versatile Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Designer Sarah Lizzie also created a diminutive little book – a pocket nature journal! I love its small size. She used the Gift Card Folder & Label Die for the structure. The little journal tucks right into the folder box. It’s so pretty and shabby chic. You can find all the details and instructions on her blog so don’t miss it.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Nature inspiration in journal form! Made with Eileen Hull's versatile Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Madeline Arendt’s nature inspiration came from the four seasons and the wonderfully organic looking handmade papers she chose for her journal. She used a combination of Eileen’s different journals dies for the cover and pages and included many wonderful details. You can find out all about it and the tutorial on Madeline’s blog!

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Nature inspiration in journal form! Made with Eileen Hull's versatile Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Next week is a busy week full of new releases!

Thanks for visiting and see you next week! Did you miss Eileen’s announcement about her new line of rubber stamps with Maker Forte? On Tuesday she will be sharing her second group of stamps to be released! Don’t miss her Facebook live sharing the stamps and lots of inspiration!

On Friday, October 1st, Eileen’s Chapter 4 Sizzix dies will be released as well! We will be having a Release Party Facebook Live and blog hop! You won’t want to miss it!

If you’ve missed the past September posts, you can see them here, here and here.

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join over 5,5oo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Make sure to answer the questions! Watch her Facebook Lives on Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00. You’ll get project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest.

Inspired by Nature – Journals Made with Sizzix Dies

15 Sep

September is Nature Journal month here on Eileen Hull’s blog! Her designers have been inspired by nature and are creating really lovely projects for your inspiration. Have you been playing along too and sharing your makes in the Eileen Hull Fan Club? (If not, you should!) We have another full post of creations from the Inspiration Team to share so let’s take a look…

Elizabeth Robinson used an unlikely die, the Gift Box with Scallops, to create her delightfully chunky gardeners’ journal. Pay her blog a visit to see how she “hacked” the Gift Box die to turn it into a journal and to see all the details.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull – inspired by nature, Sept. is Nature Journal month on the blog
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Are you ready for a stunner? Check out this gorgeous journal made by Jenny Marples! Wow, is all I can say. The bird images are from wallpaper samples (want) and this little Pocket Notebook junk journal is FULL of flips, pockets, tags, nooks, crannies and goodness at every turn. You will not want to miss the full rundown and a closer look in Jenny’s blog post.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull – inspired by nature, Sept. is Nature Journal month on the blog
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Designer Anna-Karin Evaldsson created a beautiful little nature sketchbook with a box to take with her on her walks in the woods. She is indeed inspired by nature! The carry box is made using Eileen’s Folio Journal Die. Such lovely earthy details in classic Anna-Karin style. See how she did it in the tutorial on her blog.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull – inspired by nature, Sept. is Nature Journal month on the blog
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Is card making your jam? Bonus make…

… from Mitsyana Wright! She’s getting a jump start on the holidays and created this fabulous winter wishes slimline card using Eileen’s Wreath & Snowflake Thinlits die set. I love the bold colors and eye-catching design. Great job Mitsyana! You can find out more details on her blog.

Mitsyana Wright for Eileen Hull – get a jump on the holidays with this bold winter wishes slimline card!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Visit next week to see how the Educator Team is inspired by nature!

Thanks for visiting and see you next week! Did you miss Eileen’s announcement about her new line of rubber stamps with Maker Forte? Check out the post and watch her Facebook Live on replay! Check out the other September posts here and here.

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 9/14 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. (Or right here, right now!) Eileen shows us how to make a notebook list pad (great gift idea) and gives us a peek at the new Chapter 4 dies coming out in October! The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Nature Journals Made with Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Dies

8 Sep

Hello, we are back with more nature journals made using Eileen’s ever versatile Sizzix Dies. In addition, the Teams were challenged to use dies that aren’t normally thought of as “journal” dies. They have been getting really creative! Let’s take a look at what we have to inspire you this week…

Julia Aston used the Gift Card Folder Die to make a holder for a diminutive nature junk journal. What a clever idea! The die is made for holding gift cards but I think it’s also perfect to hold a mini book. Julia also used some of Eileen’s new rubber stamps (Vintage Damask Stamp) in the decoration of the box. Check out her blog for all the how-to and detail photos.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - September is Nature Journals month!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Designer Lisa Hoel is back with Part 2 of her Treasure Box nature journal ensemble. (See Part 1 here.) Last week she showed how the box was constructed and this week we get a look at the mini journal that fits into the lid. She used #allthestamps for the interior pages! See all the details in her blog post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - September is Nature Journals month!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Maggi Harding used the Folio Journal Die for her project. “But wait,” you say, “that’s an ‘official’ journal die.” But I say that Maggi has a clever die hack to share with you on how to make it into a tag journal. Stay tuned for her Facebook Live! In the meantime, head on over to her blog to peruse all the lovely detail photos of the insides.

Visit next week to see more nature journals inspiration!

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 9/7 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. (Or right here, right now!) Eileen shows us how to make some mini envelope inserts with Sizzix dies and her new stamps! The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Journals Inspired by Nature

2 Sep

Welcome to September! As you know, a new month means a new theme here on the blog. This month we are taking a look at journals inspired by nature! Additionally, the Teams have been challenged to use dies that aren’t normally considered “journal dies”. Let’s see what inspiration they have for us this week!

First up we have Karen Bearse with her fabulous winter themed nature journal. She used the Mitten Die to create a gate fold cover that perfectly matches the theme of the mini album. The whole album is full of delightful details and mixed media goodness. Be sure to head on over to Karen’s blog post and see all the step out photos for this make!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - September's theme is Journals Inspired by Nature! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Designer Pam Bray created a sweet nature themed desk set using the popular Vintage Truck Die. Flowers and butterflies combine to create a lovely shabby chic look! Pam also stocked her desk set with a matching notebook and other office supplies. What a cute addition to your office decor. Details can be found on Pam’s blog!

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - September's theme is Journals Inspired by Nature! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Lastly for this week is Lisa Hoel’s nature specimens box, Part 1. She created the main structure with the Treasure Box and Stacking Drawer Dies. Shabby chic nature is on display! A little mini journal inspired by nature resides inside the lid (to be revealed in Part 2!) Check out Lisa’s blog for details.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - September's theme is Journals Inspired by Nature! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Visit next week to see more journals inspired by nature!

Thanks for visiting and see you next week! Did you miss Eileen’s announcement last week about her new line of rubber stamps with Maker Forte? Check out the post and watch her Facebook Live on replay!

Fancy Folio Journals – Get Inspired!

24 Mar

Have we really reached the end of March? Wow! All month long the Inspiration and Educator Teams have been busily creating using Eileen’s latest Chapter 1 Sizzix Dies – the ScoreBoards Folio Journal Die, coordinating Folio Page, Pockets and Flower Thinlits set and the Mandala Thinlits die. We have some very fancy Folio journals to share with you this week so scroll on!

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All I can say is, “Super chunky!!” to describe this fantastic Folio journal made by Jennie Atkinson. Gosh golly that is cool!! She made it to house some of her favorite ATCs (Artist Trading Cards) so appropriately she mounted an ATC on the cover and the spine as well. Her blog post is full of photos and a flip through video as well so check it out!

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull – fancy Folio journals with her new Sizzix dies #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Sue Eldred’s fancy Folio journal is actually a clever holder for stationery. Wouldn’t this make a wonderful gift? (Mother’s Day is coming!) Her delightful Folio project says spring and is a great way to utilize a favorite patterned paper collection. Head on over to Sue’s blog post to see all the details and directions on how to make some yourself.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull – fancy Folio journals with her new Sizzix dies #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

After a long and laborious month sewing away, designer Lisa Hoel finished her embroidered stitchery kit Folio. The structure of the journal is actually fabric and ultra firm stabilizer and sewn together. Be sure to visit her blog to see all the detail photos and a tutorial. Vintage vibes galore and there is a lot to see!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – fancy Folio journals with her new Sizzix dies #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Keep going – more fancy Folio journal goodness ahead…

Jenny Marples is back with PART 2 of her fabulously fancy folio journal. In case you missed it, she shared PART 1 with us last week and she still had more pages to complete. (They are so detailed!) She mixed media-ed like mad and has the rest of the journal to share with us now. Do not miss it, you will be very sorry if you do!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull – fancy Folio journals with her new Sizzix dies #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — ohhhhh, so much goodness…

Speaking of spring, this is a good time of year to send cards off to friends and family. Easter, Mother’s Day and just because are good reasons don’t you think? Designer Sarah Lizzie has created a beautiful clean and simple card that fits the bill nicely! Who wouldn’t love to find this in their mailbox? Visit her blog for all the details.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull – spring card with her new Sizzix dies #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Psst… the Release Party for Chapter 2 dies will be Wednesday, April 7th!!

Thanks for visiting to see the creations from the Inspiration Team! Did you enjoy all those fancy Folio journal projects using Eileen’s new Sizzix dies? If you missed the other posts from March, you can see them HERE, HERE and HERE. Don’t miss the fun on Wednesday, April 7th! We will showcase Eileen’s new Chapter 2 Sizzix dies with Hops and a special Facebook Live!

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.

Below is the link for Eileen’s Tuesday Facebook Live! She has a work session for her current in progress Folio junk journal project. She also shares some good organizing tips. Join in and see the replay. There are some new technical difficulties with embedding Facebook videos into these blog posts, so FOLLOW THIS LINK to watch the show.

Eileen also had a special “Craftalong” FB Live this morning using supplies you probably have around the house! Join on the replay and make your own decoupage spring container. LINK HERE.

Spring Forward with Fantastic Folios and More

17 Mar

Spring forward with fantastic Folios! Spring is almost here and the flowers outside aren’t the only things blooming. The creative minds of the Inspiration Team are as well with Eileen Hull’s newest Sizzix Chapter 1 Dies to work with – the ScoreBoards Folio Journal Die, coordinating Folio Page, Pockets and Flower Thinlits set and the Mandala Thinlits die. Let’s see what they’ve been up to…

Take one look at Jenny Marples’ latest project and you are sure to say, “Wow!” You saw the beginnings of this epic Folio last month and Jenny is back with a look at the finished cover and part one of the inside pages. Her collage layering and use of textures and colors is fab to the extreme! Finish reading this post and then get over to her blog stat to see it all!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - Spring forward with fantastic Folios, Eileen's newest Ch. 1 Sizzix Die sets. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Designer Anna-Karin also worked her mixed media magic for her latest Folio Journal! Yummy texture and colors combine with the bling of foil to create a super cool journal. The floral element cut using the Folio Page, Pockets and Flower die set adds the perfect touch to the cover. Don’t miss Anna-Karin’s tutorial and give her techniques a try yourself.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull - Spring forward with fantastic Folios, Eileen's newest Ch. 1 Sizzix Die sets. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Elizabeth Robinson created a delightfully stitchy Folio completely out of fabric scraps. I love it! Flowers, embroidery, batik fabrics – yes please Elizabeth, show us more. =) It is a cheerful and whimsical art journal to be sure and she shows you how to put one together yourself in her blog post.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Spring forward with fantastic Folios, Eileen's newest Ch. 1 Sizzix Die sets. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Let’s not forget Easter is nearly here…

Tonya Trantham certainly hasn’t. She cleverly combined two of Eileen’s dies – the pocket from the Folio Page die set and the Teacup Die to create this darling bunny basket Easter decoration. I love the festive touches and I believe I spy some chocolate tucked away in the basket (well done Tonya). Find out how to make some of your own in Tonya’s blog post. They would be great little gifts!

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - darling Easter decor made using Eileen's Sizzix dies! #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Visit again next Wednesday for inspiration from the Educator Team.

Thanks for visiting to see the creations from the Inspiration Team! Did you enjoy all those flowers and Folio projects using Eileen’s new Sizzix dies? If you missed last posts, you can see them HERE and HERE. Join us next Wednesday for more.

Below is the link for Eileen’s Tuesday Facebook Live! She shows how to assemble her Adirondack Chair Die (special request by some Fans who just got the retired die) and how to make pocket pages to fit into the Folio Journal. Join in and see the replay. There are some new technical difficulties with embedding Facebook videos into these blog posts, so FOLLOW THIS LINK to watch the show.