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Art with Heart Challenge September “Fall Back”

3 Sep

Hello everyone! I can’t believe the summer has come and gone already! Now that fall is upon us it’s time to fall back into routines and say goodbye to the lazy days of summer. The Art with Heart Challenge theme for September is “Fall Back”. However you choose to interpret that theme is up to you. Be creative and show us your Art with Heart! To get you started here’s some creative inspiration from the Inspiration Team and Team ATB! Later we’ll take a look at the winner and Top 3 creations from last months challenge.

The ever talented Tracy Evans created a spooky ensemble featuring a haunted Artist Trading Block with an added treat…a Halloween card! No tricks here, just fabulous fall creativity!

Stop by Tracy’s blog for more details on these spooky good projects!

Team ATB member Lisa Hoel has an equally fabulous Artist Trading Block to inspire you. Lisa’s ATB makes me wish I was still in school prepping for my next art class! This amazing creation would certainly make the Art Show don’t you think?

Stop by Lisa’s Blog for more on this artful ATB design. You can see more creative Artist Trading Blocks by Lisa Hoel on our sister site The Artist’s on the Block.

Once again we have a fun Sizzix prize pack up for grabs for the winning entry int the Art with Heart September “Fall Back” Challenge. All you have to do is link up your creation below and include a link to the challenge so others can play along too. This month’s prize is my Candy Drawer Scoreboards die which can be used in a variety of ways. Inspiration Team Member Shelly Hickox has worked wonders with this die. You can check out Shelly’s latest and greatest project using the Candy Drawer HERE.

Now without further ado let’s check out the winner and top 3 from last months challenge…

Augusts winning entry created by Donna Gibson is capital “A” AMAZING! I think you’ll agree that Donna’s Artist Trading Block topiary is the most creative use of ATB’s created yet!

Stop by Donna’s blog for more details on this inspired Artist Trading Block creation!

*Donna email Amy (at) pluckingdaisies (dot) com with your shipping info and choice of die from the Vintage Kitchen Collection (See Die choices HERE) and I will ship your prize out as soon as

Linda Coughlin of the Funkie Junkie Boutique created a vintage Halloween Artist Trading Block tower! This creation puts me in the mood for fall decor for sure!

Stop by Linda’s blog for more on this vintage Halloween ATB. For more creative ATB inspiration check out our recap on the Hip to be Square Block Hop with Team ATB and Frilly and Funkie HERE.

Next we have another amazing ATB from Astrid Maclean! Astrid’s Parisian design is an incredible home decor piece filled with artful inspiration inside and out!

Visit Astrid’s blog for more creative details!

Finally, Tonya Trantham shares a magical Alice in Wonderland Junk Journal! You won’t believe the detail in this project, talk about inspiring!

See Tonya’s blog post for more magnificent pics and steps, plus a video!

Congrats to Donna and the Top 3! Big thanks to all for sharing your Art with Heart! Now it’s your turn to share so be sure to link up your creations below. Stay tuned next week for more creative inspiration from the Inspiration Team and Team ATB!

I’m taking off on the Paper Trail 3 this week so follow along with me! You can find details about my latest trip HERE.

Eileen

Here’s the code for Sept.

An InLinkz Link-up

Vintage Kitchen Sneak Peek Part 2

12 Aug

Hello Everyone! It’s time for another Sneak Peek of my new Sizzix Collection Vintage Kitchen! Today I have some amazing samples to share with you created by Team ATB and the Inspiration Team. I for one am amazed at all the creative ways these talented designers came up with to use the Vintage Kitchen Collection. Come check it out…

Vintage Kitchen will be available for purchase in December but you can check out all of the dies available in the collection HERE. Now let’s see what Team ATB and the Inspiration Team came up with.

Anne Redfern pulled out all of the stops with her Vintage Kitchen Samples…wow! I just adore this Tim Holtz Inspired Sewing Box she created using the Cookie Box Die.

She also created a beautiful Sugar Bowl and Creamer set in true vintage style! But wait there’s more! Yes that’s right, I told you she pulled out all the stops. Be sure and visit Anne’s Blog to see these and more gorgeous projects using Vintage Kitchen.

Diana Hetherington used my Oven die in a fabulous vintage style teal. Look at all of the lovely details she has added to this project…gears for burners and even my logo!

Next, Diana used my Canister die in a truly unique way. She created a gorgeous lantern filled with her signature mixed-media flair!

Diana has also created more projects with Vintage Kitchen dies so stop by her blog HERE to see these amazing projects and more!

Oxana has a fantastic take on my Cookie Box die…she doubled it up to create this beautiful hinged box! You won’t want to miss her tutorial filled with inky good techniques!

She also used my new Stove Die with pretty papers and oodles of embellishments. The level of detail on this project is truly amazing!

You can visit Oxana’s Blog HERE for more gorgeous details on these fabulous projects.

Pam Bray our party favor queen has created such lovely favors/gift packaging using vintage kitchen! Pam’s multidimensional style using paper is sure to amaze you. How lovely is this design using my Loaf Pan die? I don’t know about you but I sure would love to receive one of these creations as a party favor or heartfelt gift 🙂

My girls have been having lots of fun with the new oven die. Pam puts the “fun” in functional by turning the oven into yet another candy holder. Talk about a fabulous favor!

You won’t want to miss these and other fantastic favor designs Pam has created using Vintage Kitchen. Visit Pam’s Blog HERE for more fun and functional creations!

Claudine Criner shares a perfectly pretty take on the Cookie Box die. Who wouldn’t love a box of sweet treats in this beautiful box?

Stop by Claudine’s blog to see more loveliness inside and out of this creation!

Lisa Hoel has a super fun take on my Cocoa Mug and Make it 3-D die cuts! How cool is this Cocoa creation? What a fun gift this would be!

Next, Lisa has created a holiday cookie container using my Canister die. This project really gets me in the spirit!

Stop by Lisa’s blog for more details on these projects and more!

Amy Bowerman shares her signature paper flower making style using my Mixing Bowls dies as cute containers for her arrangements!

Stop by Plucking Daisies for more info on this pretty paper flower project!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a gorgeous take on my Recipe Card Box die! Anna-Karin is never shy with her amazing technique and this project really speaks to her creative skills.

She has also created a lovely Canister just bursting with embossed stenciling…amazing!

Be sure and stop by Anna-Karin’s blog for even more beautiful projects featuring Vintage Kitchen!

Donna Budzynski got REALLY creative with the new Vintage Kitchen collection! I still can’t believe all of the creative ways she came up to use my new Sizzix collection…wow! How about this mixed-media canvas featuring my Cocoa Mug die? Fantastic isn’t it?

I absolutely adore how Donna has used the spoon from the Coffee Mug die to create this darling get well card!

Donna has many more projects featuring Vintage Kitchen that you won’t want to miss on her blog HERE.

Now for the final samples from my super talented IT we have Shelly Hickox here to wow you with this gorgeous Tea Canister featuring Graphic 45 Botanical Tea papers. So beautiful!

Shelly also shares a jolly holiday Loaf Pan project. Doesn’t this creation make you want to start baking up a storm and sing Christmas Carols?

Stop by Shelly’s Blog for more on this creative Vintage Kitchen projects.

Whew! What amazing samples eh? I’d like to give a big HUGE thank-you to Team ATB and the Inspiration Team for showcasing my new Sizzix Collection Vintage Kitchen so beautifully. Don’t forget to visit each designers blog for more amazing Vintage Kitchen samples!

If you missed Part 1 of the Vintage Kitchen Sneak Peek you can check that out HERE.

The Art with Heart Challenge this month is Anything Goes and the winner will receive a die of their choice from the Vintage Kitchen collection when it is released. You can link up your creations

Eileen

Vintage Kitchen Sneak Peek

5 Aug

Hello everyone! I couldn’t be happier to share the news of my soon to be released new Sizzix collection Vintage Kitchen! I’ve had to keep mum about my new collection until after the Paper Arts show and am over the moon excited to share a Vintage Kitchen Sneak Peek with you today!

Thanks to my talented designers from the Inspiration Team and Team ATB I have tons of gorgeous samples to share! Far too many for just one post so be sure to check back next week for more. I can’t believe all the creative ways my girls used the Vintage Kitchen collection. I for one am amazed and I just know you will be too. Vintage Kitchen will be available for purchase in December (just in time for the holidays). In the meantime you can preview all of the new dies in the Vintage Kitchen Collection HERE

Now let’s check out what the Inspiration Team has in store for us shall we?

Tracy Evans starts our sneak preview off with this amazing and creative use of my new canister Dies!

I don’t know about you but I need a cuppa’ something to sip as I take in all of the creative details Tracy put into this project! Tracy created a second project using my new Cookie Jar die that is oh soooo “Sweet”…don’t you think?

You can see more lovely details on these Vintage Kitchen projects on Tracy’s Blog.

Rina Gonzales created an adorable lip gloss holder using the new Cookie Jar die! Don’t you just love that Mindy Kaling quote? Truer words have never been spoken!

Stop by Rina’s blog for more on this cute and clever project!

Michelle Zerull created two projects using the Cookie Jar die and the Recipe Card Box. Michelle’s creativity knows no bounds! I love how she used the cookie jar die to create a pin cushion out of a vintage hankie!

This clever gal didn’t stop there…she also used my recipe card box die to pay tribute to her grandmother in her own vintage kitchen with a secret family recipe box! How cool is that?

Be sure and check out Michelle’s blog for more details on these great projects!

Stay tuned next week for more projects featuring my new Vintage Kitchen collection created by the super talented Eileen Hull Inspiration Team and Team ATB designers!

This month our Art with Heart Challenge is “Anything Goes”. The winner will receive a die of their choice from the Vintage Kitchen collection when it is released in December. Are you ready to share YOUR Art with Heart? Link up your projects below!

I’ll see you next Tuesday with more inspiring projects featuring the Vintage Kitchen collection!

Eileen

Flash #PaperTrail Sizzix Offer!

13 Jun

I am so excited- look what Sizzix has put together to celebrate my trip- the #PaperTrail bundle!

It is a great deal- valued at $206 and now available to you for only $175 including FREE SHIPPING!

The bundle includes a brand new Big Shot, Extended Cutting Pads, the very versatile Mini-Album, Flower with Heart Petals 3-D flower die, and a package of assorted matboard… Everything you need to create beautiful ScoreBoards projects!

These are a collection of my favorite products and if you have been thinking about updating your die cut machine, now is the time to get it. The offer is only available while I am on the road so get it now 🙂 All you have to do is email me with your shipping address and send your payment to me through PayPal. I will forward your shipping info on to Sizzix. Your #PaperTrail bundle will be on its way to you- it doesn’t get much easier than that!

Email me at EileenHull@aol.com to order your bundle now!

Inspiration Team Tuesday: Paper Flower Projects

20 May

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back with some fabulous May Flowers inspiration for you! These Paper Flower projects created using my Sizzix dies will have YOUR creativity blooming in no time!

Beth Watson created this gorgeous Hydrangea Chandelier using my Borders and Hydrangea die and my Leaves Die.

Stop by Beth’s blog for a fantastic step-by-step tutorial.

Amy of Plucking Daisies is on a paper flower making roll! She has created this lovely floral Gift Card Holder using my Seed Packet, Leaves and Fringe Flower die. Stop by Plucking Daisies for not 1 but 4 different ways to use the Seed Packet die to make Gift Card holders for a variety of occasions!

Amy didn’t stop at Gift Card Holders. She continued her paper flower making kick and created this Whimsical Garden Gnome Artist Trading Block! I can’t even believe how many of my dies she incorporated into this project. Stop by Plucking Daisies to get the scoop.

While we are on the subject of Gnomes and Artist Trading Blocks, if you are looking for more Artist Trading Block inspiration you needn’t look further than our sister team Team ATB! Stop by the Artists on the Block to see some amazing ATB creations from Team ATB, the Inspiration Team and Altered Pages!

Melissa Phillips created this beyond beautiful Shabby-chic caddy using my bag caddy die and fringe flower .

Stop by Melissa’s blog for more gorgeous details on this pretty project!

The Inspiration Team has done it again! Are you inspired yet? I thought so! Now it’s your turn to share YOUR Art with Heart for a chance to win a Sizzix prize pack! Link up your Art with Heart HERE...I can’t wait to see what you create!

Don’t forget to stop by The Artists On The Block and check out the crazy amazing Artist Trading Block designs being created for our month-long “Block Hop” with Altered Pages!

You can also find your daily dose of ATB inspiration on our Facebook page.

Eileen

Art with Heart April Showers Challenge Winner and Top 3!

26 Apr

Hello friends! I apologize for being a day late and a dollar short with the Art with Heart April Showers Challenge winners post. I’m in the mix of my daughter’s wedding but more on that later. Such beautiful art was shared here for the Art with Heart April Showers Challenge and I would like to thank you all for your participation and most importantly sharing your art with heart! Your creativity and artistry never ceases to amaze me.

The randomly chosen winner of the Art with Heart April Showers Challenge IS…..Tonya of Creative Addiction to Paper!

Tonya has a way with my Sizzix dies that I just love! I was absolutely delighted when her number came up as the winner for this months challenge. Tonya was one of our Top 3 last month {See her project HERE} and I’m so excited to see her back again with another fabulous project using my Sizzix Artist Trading Block Dies. Stop by Tonya’s blog for more gorgeous photos of her Lullaby Artist Trading Block!

*Contact Amy(at)Pluckingdaisies(dot)com with your shipping info and we will get your prize shipped out to you 🙂

{Congratulations Tonya! Grab a Button}

Artist Trading Blocks are taking flight and I can’t tell you how happy it made me to see so many creative ATB designs entered into the April Art with Heart challenge! I want to say a big THANK YOU! to my friends in the UK for embracing this up and coming trend and creating such amazing Artist Trading Blocks…you girls “rock the block”! To check out all of the Artist Trading Blocks and other amazing entries you can see the Link up HERE.

Speaking of friends from the UK creating AMAZING artist trading blocks, check out this incredible work of art from Anne Redfern!

Anne is no stranger to creating amazing artist trading blocks but her latest creation just blows me away! How amazing is this Beach House Artist Trading Block? Anne has been instrumental in spreading the love of ATB’s world wide and showing no signs of stopping! Stop by Anne’s blog to check out her latest ATB creation and other inspiring projects.

I told you my UK friends were “rocking the block”. Here’s another inspired Artist Trading Block creation from the UK by Jenny Marples!

Jenny’s Floral Trellis ATB puts the “W” in WOW! You won’t want to miss her technique packed tutorial. Jenny has designed this gorgeous Artist Trading Block inside and out so stop by Pushing the Right Buttons for more photos and steps!

Next we have this delightful Altered Easter Basket from Lucyana Marynokska…

I adore the bold, bright colors used in this project and that darling White Rabbit seems like he is ready to celebrate “April Showers” bringing on some May Flowers! Stop by Lucyana’s Blog to see more.

{Congratulations Top 3! Grab a Button}

If you would like to see more inspiring Artist Trading Block designs be sure to check out The Artists on the Block and see what our sister team…Team ATB has been creating this month.

Thanks to all for sharing your Art with Heart for our April Showers challenge. We’ll be kicking off a new challenge with creative inspiration from the Inspiration Team on Tuesday May 6, 2014.

Hope to see you there!

Eileen