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2023 – Chapter 3 Release with Sizzix & Eileen Hull

Welcome to the Sizzix 2023 Chapter 3 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:

The Bigz Plus* Slotted Treat Box Die measures 6 1/2” x 5” x 3 1/2” and can hold so many things – a set of cards, journals, doll clothes, ephemera storage or you can even use it as a gift box! This is a Scoreboards die which is specially designed to cut and score thick material like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt, fabric and metal. *A 9” wide machine is required to cut this die.

The Field Notes and Specimen Card Die is a Bigz XL die that holds 5” x 7” pages or photos – a new orientation! The Specimen Card may be used to hold photos, as a journaling card or a shaker. Holes are pre-cut into the book spine which is adjustable from 1/2” to 1 1/2 in width. *XL Cutting Pads will be needed to cut the book cover.

The Envelope, Folder & Flowers Thinlits Die Set is made up of nine dies – an adorable mini envelope, file folder, set of small, medium and large hearts, and a large and small flower and leaf set. This die set will be perfect to create ephemera using your scraps!

The Keys 3D Embossing Folder is special to me. The keys all came from my Dad’s house. The names on the keys had to be removed because of possible copyright issues, but I love the idea of stamping or writing words on them. The detail on this is beautiful and I can’t wait to add Luster Wax to make the design pop!

The new dies:

2023 Chapter 3 Release for Eileen Hull - New Sizzix Die collection! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

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 July 18th to post your comments.

LIST OF HOP STOPS:

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Pam Bray
Jennie Atkinson
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Maggi Harding
Karen Bearse
Elizabeth Robinson
Susie Bentz
Teresita Arvelo
Cheryl Bodkin-Waters
Tonya Trantham
Sue Eldred

Don’t miss the 2023 Chapter 3 Release Party on Tuesday, July 11th at 12pm EST!

Find the live Sizzix Chapter 3 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: you can watch the REPLAY 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!

Sneak Peek of Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Chapter 3 Dies!

Are you ready???

Eileen Hull’s Chapter 3 Sizzix Die Release Party is coming! This week is sneak peek time and then next Tuesday, July 11th is the live release party and hop! Eileen’s Inspiration and Education Teams designers have created SO many fabulous projects – you will have your socks knocked off for sure.

Here’s a little sneak peek of a mere sampling of the projects!

Once again Eileen has designed a collection of versatile dies that are perfect for your crafting arsenal.

Here is what Eileen has to say about Chapter 3…
The Bigz Plus* Slotted Treat Box Die measures 6 1/2” x 5” x 3 1/2” and can hold so many things – a set of cards, journals, doll clothes, ephemera storage or you can even use it as a gift box! This is a Scoreboards die which is specially designed to cut and score thick material like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt, fabric and metal. *A 9” wide machine is required to cut this die.

The Field Notes and Specimen Card Die is a Bigz XL die that holds 5” x 7” pages or photos – a new orientation! The Specimen Card may be used to hold photos, as a journaling card or a shaker. Holes are pre-cut into the book spine which is adjustable from 1/2” to 1 1/2 in width. *XL Cutting Pads will be needed to cut the book cover.

The Envelope, Folder & Flowers Thinlits Die Set is made up of nine dies – an adorable mini envelope, file folder, set of small, medium and large hearts, and a large and small flower and leaf set. This die set will be perfect to create ephemera using your scraps!

The Keys 3D Embossing Folder is special to me. The keys all came from my Dad’s house. The names on the keys had to be removed because of possible copyright issues, but I love the idea of stamping or writing words on them. The detail on this is beautiful and I can’t wait to add Luster Wax to make the design pop!

Don’t be satisfied with just this little sneak peek!

Join us for our Chapter 3 Release Party on Tuesday, July 11 at 12:00 pm ET! It will be streamed on Eileen Hull Designs on Facebook and Eileen’s YouTube channel. Meet her team and see their fantastic makes using these dies and make sure to follow our blog hop. We have prizes! Just comment in the Release Party chat and let us know which is your new favorite die or folder and what you would make with it to be eligible to win something from this collection!

June Wrap-Up

Did you see last week’s Journal Fodder wrap-up post? It was month chock-full of inspiration!

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 7700 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.

Wrapping Up Chapter 2 Inspiration

April has been a month full of creativity centered around Eileen Hull’s newest Sizzix dies! We are wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration this week but don’t despair, next month will bring a new theme and even more crafty goodness.

If you missed the new Chapter 2 dies Release Party be sure to watch it on replay. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

“Introducing the Chapter 2, 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection! You will love this set of dies! It is so versatile and works side by side your other journal dies and may be combined in endless combinations. There are three dies in the set: the Card Case, Mini-Slimline & Tickets and Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows. Buy all three dies from my etsy store and get FREE SHIPPING on your order in the US PLUS save an additional $10! Cost to buy dies individually is $122 – buy the bundle and pay only $112. Outside US, I will deduct $10 from shipping.

The new dies:

So many possibilities!

2023 Chapter 2 Release Die Descriptions:

The Card Case is a Bigz XL ScoreBoards die. This die is specially designed to cut and score thick material up to 1/16″ like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt and fabric so your finished project is nice and sturdy. The finished Card Case die measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and has an adjustable spine that goes from 1/2″ to 2 1/2″. This is the perfect size journal to hold your 3″ x 4″ journaling cards, as well as other small items like wallet photos, ATCs and ephemera. There is a swing out flap on each side where you can add pockets or small insert books- you decide what combination you want to do. Make the spine thick or thin – your choice!

The Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set has 6 pieces – an envelope, 3″ x 4″ Journaling Card, three window cutouts (use with envelope to remove and back with glassine like a window envelope) and a tab. The Envelope measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and fits perfectly inside the Journal! Or use it by itself and add your favorite ephemera pieces.

The Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die design is similar to the Snail Mail die, which was very popular for creating faux postage stamps. There are four dies in the set – one is the size of a mini slimline card and one is a mat that may be placed behind the perforated piece. The other two pieces are a row of tickets and mat that goes behind that. When you fold over each perforated piece and tear it, it creates individual faux postage stamps and tickets! Die cut the piece from patterned paper for an amazing background – just add a sentiment and let the paper do the work.

Wrapping up Chapter 2 – Tutorials from the designers…

We have a full line up for you this week! Pam Bray kicks us off with this fabulous shabby chic Card Case box she made. Lots of great details and texture in this project. Find all the details on her blog.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Next we have another Card Case Die project created by Lisa Hoel. Housed inside the bold exterior you will find a mini notebook and an accordion album. See more details over on Lisa’s post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Using the Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die Set, Maggi Harding created more wonderful cards to share with us. This die set is proving to be quite popular with us all! Pay her blog a visit to see more…

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Still not done wrapping up Chapter 2, keep going!

You can always trust Madeline Arendt to use Eileen’s dies to make a beautiful banner. She did not disappoint with this release either! Visit her blog to see how she used the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set to pull it off.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Elizabeth Robinson shows you how to make a lovely vintage styled notecase filled with journaling cards. She combines pretty patterned paper and fabric elements to great effect. Check it out on her blog!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Lastly, Sue Eldred has a bonus Card Caddy Die project to share with us as well. She made a darling caddy to hold stationery. Wouldn’t this make a great gift? Find all the how to on her blog.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Card Caddy inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Wrapping up Chapter 2 – the roundup video…

New May theme next week! Stay tuned…

Find the live Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Party on Eileen’s YouTube channel or her FaceBook page! It was a blast and you can watch the REPLAY here. Don’t miss the Blog Hop from the beginning of the month either!

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 7400 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 Thursday, 4/27 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She has designer Maggi Harding on as a guest! Check it out here.

Chapter 2 Inspiration with Eileen Hull Dies

It’s time for more Chapter 2 inspiration with Eileen’s newest Sizzix dies! Eileen’s designers have closer looks ready for your viewing pleasure. If you missed the new Chapter 2 dies Release Party be sure to watch it on replay. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

“Introducing the Chapter 2, 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection! You will love this set of dies! It is so versatile and works side by side your other journal dies and may be combined in endless combinations. There are three dies in the set: the Card Case, Mini-Slimline & Tickets and Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows. Buy all three dies from my etsy store and get FREE SHIPPING on your order in the US PLUS save an additional $10! Cost to buy dies individually is $122 – buy the bundle and pay only $112. Outside US, I will deduct $10 from shipping.

The new dies:

So many possibilities!

2023 Chapter 2 Release Die Descriptions:

The Card Case is a Bigz XL ScoreBoards die. This die is specially designed to cut and score thick material up to 1/16″ like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt and fabric so your finished project is nice and sturdy. The finished Card Case die measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and has an adjustable spine that goes from 1/2″ to 2 1/2″. This is the perfect size journal to hold your 3″ x 4″ journaling cards, as well as other small items like wallet photos, ATCs and ephemera. There is a swing out flap on each side where you can add pockets or small insert books- you decide what combination you want to do. Make the spine thick or thin – your choice!

The Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set has 6 pieces – an envelope, 3″ x 4″ Journaling Card, three window cutouts (use with envelope to remove and back with glassine like a window envelope) and a tab. The Envelope measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and fits perfectly inside the Journal! Or use it by itself and add your favorite ephemera pieces.

The Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die design is similar to the Snail Mail die, which was very popular for creating faux postage stamps. There are four dies in the set – one is the size of a mini slimline card and one is a mat that may be placed behind the perforated piece. The other two pieces are a row of tickets and mat that goes behind that. When you fold over each perforated piece and tear it, it creates individual faux postage stamps and tickets! Die cut the piece from patterned paper for an amazing background – just add a sentiment and let the paper do the work.

Chapter 2 Inspiration – Tutorials from the designers…

We have a ton of projects to see this week! First up is Maggi Harding, with a trio of fab cards made using the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set. Eileen’s dies are great for cards and scrapbook layouts, not just journals and other 3-D projects!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Jenny Marples provides a closer look and how-to for her wonderful mixed media art journal made with the Card Case Die. You will not want to miss all the awesome details so pay her post a visit!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More Chapter 2 inspiration ahead…

We have another card to share from Tonya Trantham. She always has such a pretty shabby chic style! On this card she used the new Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die and the Tablecloth 3D Embossing Folder as the background. Find the details on her blog.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Check out the tutorial on Susie Bentz’s blog for her striking Bauhaus styled Card Case project. I love those bold colors! the inside holds various pull outs and pockets. You’re sure to find some inspiration.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Elizabeth Robinson is sharing a more detailed look at her beautiful botanical journal. So pretty! It’s full of delightful details and ideas to use in your own projects so go take a look.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More inspiration with the new Chapter 2 dies next week!

Find the live Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Party on Eileen’s YouTube channel or her FaceBook page! It was a blast and you can watch the REPLAY here. Don’t miss the Blog Hop from the beginning of the month either!

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 7400 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, 4/18 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shares how to make watercolor flowers you can use on a variety of projects. Check it out here.

Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets – Creations Using Eileen Hull’s Dies

Welcome to March! That means we have a new theme here on the blog and it is “Wordsoup, Tags and Pockets”. We want to see words and letters used in projects that also combine the new Chapter 1 and older dies of Eileen’s. Fun stuff! Our designers have their creative wheels turning and we can’t wait to see what they come up with. Let’s check out the inspiration for this week…

Pam Bray created a beautiful scrapbook layout to share with us. (Who has neglected scrapbooks? Raise your hand.) Tile Alphanumeric, Library Pocket, ATC Card & Tabs, and the Frame Pocket Journal Die are all used to great effect! Pay Pam’s blog a visit to see more.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets with Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Sarah Lizzie created a bevy of beautiful sunflower tags. I think it would be so handy to have a stash at the ready of these cheerful tags to use for gifts and cards. She used the Sunflower Die and a multitude of other dies of Eileen’s. See how they all came together over on Sarah Lizzie’s post!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets with Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets junk journal style…

Mixed media maven Karen Bearse used dies old and new to make multiple junk journal elements to use in future projects. I love all these creative bits and pieces! Go find Karen’s tutorial on her blog and see all the creative ways she used Eileen’s dies.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets with Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Visit next week for more wordsoup, tags and pockets inspiration!

See the February Love Journaling theme wrap up 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 Thursday, 2/28 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shares how to make a watercolor Frame Pocket Journal. Check it out here.

Love of Journals – Inspiration with Eileen Hull

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
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.