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Eileen Hull Sizzix Square Box Die Projects

27 Jan

Hello everyone! Today we have a massive post filled with projects featuring my soon to be re-released Sizzix Square Box die! The Inspiration Team has projects galore showing you how to use the Square Box die in a variety of ways. Are you ready to think outside the box?

Shelly Hickox has an absolutely fabulous Marie Antoinette Candy Box that will have you saying “Let them eat cake!”

Find out how Shelly used the Sizzix Square Box die and some of my other dies to create this stunning Marie Antoinette Candy Box.

Shelly’s next Sizzix Square Box project is a pretty in pink Parisian themed Pop-Up Artist Trading Block.

Take a virtual trip to the city of love for more creative details on this Parisian Pop-Up Artist Trading Block by Shelly Hickox.

Speaking of pink pretties Shelly’s next Square Box project is an adorable Easter Basket adorned with Sweet Sentiments papers from Graphic 45.

Learn how to create your own Sweet Sentiments Sizzix Square Box Easter Basket at Shelly’s blog.

All of Shelly’s Square Box projects are amazing but her final project is by far the best yet! Can you believe this Apothecary Cabinet was created using my Sizzix Scoreboards dies and Matboard??

Visit Shelly’s blog for more info on how she created this amazing Apothecary Cabinet with my Square Box and Candy Drawer Sizzix dies.

Amy Bowerman has a sweet Garden Gnome Sizzix Square Box project to share. Garden Gnomes, glitter and pretty paper flowers make this Square Box project a magical delight!

Take a trip to Amy’s creative garden to learn more about how she created this Garden Gnome ATB with my Square Box and other Sizzix dies.

Amy Bowerman has a Stampendous Steampunk Bird ATB created with the Sizzix Square Box dies and other Artist Trading Block dies from my previous collections.

Get your creative gears turning with Amy’s Steampunk Bird ATB tutorial!

Winter has barely gotten started but if you are already thinking spring Amy B. has a spring inspired tutorial using my Square Box and other ATB dies featuring images from the Graphics Fairy and Craft Attitude!

Stop by Amy’s blog for a tutorial on how to use Craft Attitude and images from the Graphics Fairy to create your own decorative blocks.

Amy’s next project is very special. This Square Box Business Card Holder came with us to the CHA show where we debuted Artist Trading Blocks!

Visit Amy’s blog to learn more about the Artist’s on the Block and our ATB endeavor.

For her final project I had to share Amy’s adorable ATB oven created with my Sizzix Square Box die.

See what’s cookin’ over at Amy’s blog you are sure to get a kick out of her humorous turkey tutorial.

Anna-Karin has a magnificent Medieval Castle project using the Square Box die and some of my other Sizzix dies.

Your invited to attend a royal tutorial filled with regal mixed-media techniques on how this Sizzix Square Box Castle was built at Anna-Karin’s Blog!

Once you’re through touring AK’s Castle stop by for a Monster Party featuring my Sizzix Square Box die and many others!

You can read all about how Anna-Karin created her Monster Bash HERE.

Easter is arriving early this year and Anna-Karin’s next Sizzix Square Box project is a real Easter treat!

Hop down the bunny trail to AK’s Blog to see how she created this adorable Easter House with my Square Box die.

Anne Redfern’s Valentine Sizzix Artist Trading Block with DecoArt Media is a project you are sure to LOVE!

Stop by Anne’s Blog where she shares the Sizzix and DecoArt Media technique love with you!

Anne has another fantastic Valentine themed ATB project using the Square Box die. How cute is this Exploding Heart Artist Trading Block?

Stop by Anne’s blog and check out how she created her first ever Artist Trading Block.

Anne Redfern has created a Blooming Butterfly ATB tower with my Sizzix Square Box die and other Artist Trading Block dies from my Cherished collection along with Stampendous stamps.

See what’s blooming at Anne’s Blog for more Stampendous stamped Sizzix Square Box inspiration! (Say that ten times fast)

Next Anne shares an Artist Trading Block Storage Cabinet created with the Sizzix Square Box die and adorned with Graphic 45 papers from the Old Curiosity Shop collection.

Visit Anne’s Blog for more curious details on her ATB Storage Cabinet.

For her final act Anne has a Circus themed Square Box project.

Stop by for the show at Anne’s Blog where she shows you how to create this Big Top Artist Trading Block with my Sizzix Square Box Die and Ranger Ink!

Michelle Zerull combines Stampendous Stamps with DecoArt Media for her gorgeous Sizzix Square Box creation.

Visit Michelle’s blog for a technique filled tutorial on these lovely Floral Mixed-Media ATB’s!

Tonya Trantham has a lovely Lullaby Block perfect for use as baby shower or room decor!

Stop by Tonya’s blog for more details on her Lullaby Block project using the Sizzix Square Box.

Tonya’s next Square Box project is as pretty as it is practical! This Square Box Tag holder is oh-so-lovely to look at in addition to keeping tags in order and at the ready!

For those of you that participate in Tim Holtz’s 12 Tags this is a great way to store them. Visit Tonya’s blog for more details on how to create your own tag storage box.

Tonya doesn’t stop there when it comes to creative storage ideas you can craft yourself, check out this innovative Junk Journal Rolodex she’s cooked up using the Sizzix Square Box die!

If you enjoy Junk Journaling as much as our dear Tonya does stop by her blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Junk Journal Rolodex with Sizzix!

If you’re in the mood for a good scare Tonya’s Spooky Light up Sizzix House is just what you need.

Visit Tonya’s blog for more gory details on how she created this delightful Halloween decoration using my Square Box die.

Tonya’s latest and greatest Square Box project is a Victorian delight! A creative garden filled with paper flowers, vintage images and trims sure to get your creativity going.

Stop by Tonya’s blog for more details on her Victorian Pop-up Box.

Stay tuned next week for more projects created using another favorite Eileen Hull die being re-released!

Eileen

Eileen Hull Sizzix Suitcase Die Projects

10 Jan

Happy New Year creative friends! Big things are happening in 2016 I have a new Sizzix collection coming soon and some old favorite dies being re-released. I can’t wait to share my next collection with you but we’ll have to wait until after CHA. In the meantime the Inspiration Team will be showcasing projects using the 6 dies that will be making a come back. Each week will be focusing on a different die. This week the girls are featuring the Sizzix Suitcase die so pack your bags for creative inspiration!

Lisa Hoel is packing her bags full of magic with this magical Sizzix Suitcase Diorama featuring paper flowers and fairies from Graphic 45’s Once Upon a Time collection.

Take a magical trip to Lisa’s Blog for a closer look at the Fairy Garden she has hidden inside her Sizzix Suitcase project.

Tracy Evan’s will cast a mixed-media loving spell on you with her Spooky Sizzix Suitcase. Tracy proves DecoArt Media supplies, you will travel to the creative depths of your artistic imagination.

See what else is “encased” over at Tracy’s Blog and have a closer look at her Spooky Sizzix Suitcase project….if you DARE!

Hats off to Tracy for her second Sizzix Suitcase project suited for the most distinguished gentleman.

Transport yourself to Tracy’s blog for a peek inside this Gentlemanly Sizzix Suitcase adorned with Artistic Outpost Stamps.

The third time is DEFINITELY the charm for Tracy with this Sunbeam Sizzix Suitcase featuring some new Flower dies from my soon to be released Sizzix collection.

Get a little sunshine in your creative life over at Tracy’s Blog and check out her bright,blooming Sizzix Suitcase!

Pam Bray has a sensational Season’s Greetings Suitcase project that you can create to pack well wishes for any occasion!

Pack your bags for Pam’s Blog to learn more about how to send your greetings in a little Sizzix Suitcase.

Diana Hetherington has a Sizzix Suitcase project that is more than meets the eye! Don’t judge this suitcase by its realistic vintage looking cover.

See what colorful surprises are in store for you on the inside at Diana’s Blog.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a Time Travel Sizzix Suitcase and Mini Book Tutorial to wow you with.

Spend some time over at Anna-Karin’s Blog for a creative escape you won’t soon forget!

Winter’s here but AK’s next Suitcase project is like a warm Summer Breeze! Summer Distress Ink colors and travel themed trinkets adorn this sensational Sizzix Suitcase. Just wait till you see the inside!

Pack your bags for an early summer vacation at Anna-Karin’s Blog.

Next, we have this darling School House Thank-You Note Sizzix Suitcase from Anna-Karin.

Stop by and say thanks at Anna-Karin’s blog for yet another inspired Sizzix Suitcase idea.

As long as we’re sending thank-you notes we must not forget the stamps! Have no fear Anna-Karin is here with a positively splendid Postage Stamp Sizzix Suitcase and Spiral Bound Mini-Book Project!

Take a look inside this Postage Stamp Suitcase for a closer look at the lovely Mini-Book it contains at AK’s Blog.

Speaking of taking trips Anna-Karin took a trip down memory lane with her next Suitcase project by covering it in vintage bookmarks and pretty papers from Graphic 45’s French Country and Secret Garden collections.

Get nostalgic over at AK’s blog and take a peek at the adorable mini-book and vintage Victorian bookmark scraps she’s storing in this sweet suitcase.

For her grand finale Anna-Karin has a Sizzix Suitcase Shadowbox Project sure to strike a creative chord with you.

Check out the show at Anna-Karin’s blog!

Here’s a fun Sizzix Suitcase Project from former Inspiration Team member Oxana. What a clever idea to stack the Suitcases and turn them into a Fold out chest of drawers…talk about storage!

See what’s in store for you over at Oxana’s Blog and find out how to create your own Sizzix Suitcase Storage Box.

We are changing things up at the Art with Heart Challenge instead of having a monthly challenge with project entries prizes will be comment to win. You can comment here and on Inspiration Team members blogs for more chances to win! Want to snag a Sizzix Suitcase die of your own? Comment away and you could be the lucky winner!

Have you created a Sizzix Suitcase die project? I would love for you to share it with us on my Facebook Page.

Stay tuned for the next re-release and more projects from the Inspiration Team coming this Tuesday!

Eileen

More CHA Designers in the Paper Trail Booth

6 Jan

I just arrived in California- so glad to make it alive and in one piece! So here is the last installment of more CHA Designers that will be in the Paper Trail Booth!

Karen Bearse hails from about 30 minutes down the road from me in VA. You may remember her from our exploits on #paprtrail5 to Schaumburg, IL and the Paper Arts Show- read about them here, here and here!

Karen Bearse has been a life long crafter who became passionate in the world of paperarts. A published technique junkie with over a decade of inky experimentation, Karen has been teaching for the last 5 years at multiple local stores. From scrapbooking and mini-books to mix media, encaustic, and altered arts. No medium is safe! She is now expanding into travel teaching showing students how to improve their everyday life with color. A traveler and self proclaimed Executive Minion on PaperTrail#6 she is excited to expand her role to include make’ntake artist for Eileen at CHA2015. Karen’s favorite thing about teaching is when her students say “I can’t believe I made this”. Visit booth #330 learn a few quick techniques & take home these beautiful projects.

Needle Book Mini-Art Journal – Sat-Jan. 9th from 11-12.

Art Journal Page-Tues-Jan. 12th from 11-12.

My friend Cheryl Boglioli is special because our trailers are going to get married someday so that kind of makes us related 🙂

Cheryl is a mixed-media Artist on the leading edge of new products and techniques within the various disciplines of the ever-growing market. As a full-time Artist with an intuitive painting style and passion for teaching, you can find her Living the Art Life ™, traveling and teaching workshops at independent stores and events nationwide with her renovated 1970 vintage trailer, Glinda. If you see her along the way, she even gives tours and appearances with Glinda. See more of Cheryl and her adventures at www.cherylboglioli.com.

Come glamping with Cheryl on Saturday 2-3 and Monday 4-5 to create your own 3D mini trailer using Eileen’s Vintage Trailer Thinlet dies and glam them up with Thermoweb Foil! Someone bring the marshmallows!

Thanks for visiting with us and don’t forget to watch what’s happening at the show in the booth. We will be sharing on social media…

Follow Scotty and I on #paprtrailCHA.

Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * You Tube * Periscope and here on the blog. Thanks!

And tomorrow we have to park that bad boy on the show floor. Wish me luck- it may involve backing up :-0

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Favorite Projects of 2015

30 Dec

2015 is coming to an end and what a wonderful year it has been! In 2015 I’ve released three new Sizzix collections Vintage Kitchen, Vintage Travel and Stitchlits. I’ve traveled around the USA on the Paper Trail in my trusty vintage camper Scotty and I’m off to do it again as I’m leaving for CHA today with Scotty in tow! Out of all the great things that have happened in 2015 I wanted to celebrate one of the greatest things of all…my wonderful, talented, and oh so creative Inspiration Team! I can’t even begin to describe how hard it was to pick just ONE of each team members fabulous projects but here they are , my favorite Inspiration Team projects of 2015!

Tracy Evans truly outdid herself with this fantastic trio of Make it 3D projects featuring DecoArt Media. I still can’t get over the delightful framing over the eyes of the stamped images…WOW!

Visit Tracy’s Blog for a walk in a mixed-media wonderland where you’ll find this marvelous make it 3D trio and more of the lovely projects Tracy has created this year!

Shelly Hickox is no stranger to Wow factor projects and her Faux Galvanized Metal Canister project is no exception. With the use of my Vintage Kitchen Canisters Die and DecoArt Media projects Shelly performs the ultimate creative magic trick by turning paper into metal, or at least making it look that way.

Stop by Shelly’s Blog to see how to create your own faux galvanized metal projects with Sizzix and DecoArt Media!

My favorite project from Pam Bray had to be her magnificent Vintage Camper Carousel! There are just too many delightful details to count on this project! Each camper is adorned with gorgeous Graphic 45 papers and Pam’s signature style.

Take a creative carousel ride over at Pam’s Blog

Anne Redfern has Vintage Travel Train Case creation modeled after a real one! Can you believe this project was NOT made with patterned paper? Neither can I!

Pack your bags for Anne’s Blog to find out how she covered this gorgeous Train Case with creative goodness!

Lisa Hoel has a magical style that shines through in this Loaf Pan Leprechaun House! This delightful dwelling is a must have for those lucky, little, leprechaun.

Try your luck over at Lisa’s Blog for more lovely details on her Loaf Pan Leprechaun House.

Nicole Wright was a new addition to the Inspiration Team in 2015 and it feels like she’s been here all along! I’ve literally been blown away by Nicole’s projects so naturally I had to pick this fantastic Cookie Box Windmill as a personal favorite!

Stop by Nicole’s Blog for some wind in your creative sails and a closer look at her Cookie Box Windmill.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson is our resident master of mixed-media tutorials. Her step by step instructions can turn a novice into an experienced artist. My favorite tutorial project from Anna-Karin this year is this Vintage Travel inspired Tool Box and Accordion Book.

Camp out at Anna-Karin’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to achieve this look with DecoArt Media products and Sizzix.

Michelle Zerull has created so many great projects using her fun-loving style and I’ve adored every single one. This Stitchlits Flower Hair Pin project however, is her most adorable creation this year IMHO.

Learn how to create your own Stitchlits Flower Hair Pins at Michelle’s Blog

Donna Budzynski has another fabulous floral project that I just love! With the use of Stampendous stamps and expert coloring skills Donna has created an Artist Trading Block project just bursting with blooms, butterflies, and creative inspiration!

Flutter over to Donna’s Blog to see more creativity in bloom.

Tonya Trantham our newest Inspiration Team member has a beyond beautiful Cookie Box Snow Globe creation that makes me weak in the knees! How could I not invite Tonya to join our team after seeing this inspired creation?

Visit Tonya’s Blog for more lovely photos of her Cookie Box Snow Globe and other artistic delights!

Diana Hetherington is always on the cutting edge of creativity (no Sizzix pun intended) . With these wearable Art Patches created with Sizzix Stitchlits she can wear her creativity on her sleeve…literally!

See what’s stitching over at Diana’s Blog and learn how to create your own wearable art!

Rina Gonzales created this downright adorable DIY Mug wreath that makes me want to come on in for a cup of joe! Rina’s projects make it easy for anyone to tap into their crafty side and create a project that’s too cute to boot!

See what’s brewing over at Rina’s Blog and find out how to create this adorable mug wreath yourself!

Before we end 2015 I’d like to give a HUGE thank you to my wonderful and creative Inspiration Team who amazes me week after week with their stunning creations using my dies. I’d also like to thank you my dear readers for your kind comments, support, and for sharing YOUR creativity in our Art with Heart challenges, None of this would be possible without YOU! To our sponsors Stampendous, DecoArt, and Graphic 45 thank you so much for collaborating with us it’s been so wonderful to see all of the creative possibilities there are when products are combined!

I wish you all a happy, healthy New Year! Now I’m off to CHA…see you in 2016!

Eileen

Holiday Sizzix Projects

23 Dec

Hey everyone! The Holidays are almost here and the Inspiration Team is back again to spread some cheer with their Holiday Sizzix Projects. The team has been hard at work all month-long creating with their “Favorite Things” to inspire you. Let’s see what my little elves have been up to this week…

Michelle Zerull is getting her elf on with a delightful Cantilever Toy Box project! This piece is so colorful and fun. A true testament to Michelle’s creative style!

Stop by Michelle’s blog for a creative holiday treat and a closer look at her Cantilever Toy Box.

Lisa Hoel is sharing a Make it 3D project that will have you dashing through the snow on a one horse open sleigh! Lisa’s Holiday Spool Sleigh is full of creative Holiday details that will have you laughing all the way to your craft studio to create one yourself.

Take a sleigh ride over to Lisa’s blog to find out how she used my Make it 3D die to create this darling Holiday Spool Sleigh.

Our dear Lisa is no stranger to trimming tiny Christmas Trees. Check out this creative Christmas Tree Cookie Box project from last year. Oh Christmas tree OHHHHH Christmas Tree!!

Donna Budzynski has a Joyful Artist Trading Block tower to share with you. This project makes me want to rock around the Christmas tree singing “Joy to the World!”

Visit Donna’s blog for a creative tree lighting and a full tutorial on how to create your own Joy Artist Trading Block tower.

Diana Hetherington elevated “My Favorite Things” from a song to art!

Visit Diana’s post to see how she translated this song into a feast for our eyes from cream colored ponies to brown paper packages tied up with strings!

You can share your Favorite Things projects with us HERE for a chance to win a die from my new Sizzix Stitchlits collection. The Inspiration Team will be back next week sharing their favorite projects ever created using Eileen Hull dies.

Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season!

Eileen

More Sizzix Favorite Things Projects

18 Dec

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with more Sizzix “Favorite Things” projects to share with you. The Holiday Season is in full swing and this week’s projects will get you in the spirit for sure!

Lisa Hoel has created an Artist Trading Block Tower fit for a king! This beyond beautiful ATB Nativity captures the true spirit of Christmas don’t you think? Complete with a star on top this project makes me want to celebrate the reason for the season!

Follow the star to Lisa’s blog for more creative details on this meaningful ATB masterpiece.

Nicole Wright has a charming Candy Drawer ornament to share with you. What a fun way to create memorable ornaments for your tree!

Stop by Nicole’s blog for more ornamental details and check all of the ornaments she’s been creating in her 12 days of Christmas series!

Tonya Trantham has a lovely Holiday Train Case project just brimming with vintage goodness! Aptly titled “Finding the Perfect Tree” this project is filled with creativity and holiday spirit!

Visit Tonya’s Blog for a closer look at her holiday train case creation.

Pam Bray has a marvelous Merry Christmas Baby Sizzix Cookie Box Ornament for your enjoyment! This pretty project was created for the ultimate joyous occasion.

Visit Pam’s Blog for more holiday delights and find out who she created her Merry Christmas Baby Cookie Box ornament for!

Share your Favorite Things projects HERE for a chance to win a die from my new Sizzix Stitchlits collection.

Eileen