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More Folio and Mandala Die Project Inspiration

Whew, last week was quite the release party wasn’t it? Hopefully you got a chance to go through the Blog Hop and see all the wonderful projects made by the Inspiration and Educator Teams! (If not, you definitely will want to check it out!) We are continuing this week with more sharing of Folio and Mandala Die project inspiration. Eileen’s new dies are the ScoreBoards Folio Journal Die, coordinating Folio Page, Pockets and Flower Thinlits set and the Mandala Thinlits die.

Scroll on for fabulous project inspiration…

If you went through the Release Party Blog Hop, you saw that Susie Bentz created a fabulous bee themed stationery folio which also incorporates Eileen’s Post Box Die. (What a clever idea!) This week you can find the tutorial for it on Susie’s blog so you can construct one of your own in any theme you choose. What a great gift it would be!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Folio and Mandala Die Project Inspiration with new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #ehinspirationteam

The Mandala Die is definitely proving to be a favorite amongst the new dies. Julia Aston made two beautiful cards featuring it that you won’t want to miss! She explains how each one came together in her blog post.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - Folio and Mandala Die Project Inspiration with new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #ehinspirationteam

Maggi Harding shares a great basic tutorial on how to assemble the Folio Journal in her blog post. If you missed seeing all the detail photos of her gorgeous Folio Journal Hop project using a Graphic 45 paper collection, be sure to go peruse her post. You won’t be sorry!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Folio and Mandala Die Project Inspiration with new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #ehinspirationteam


Join us next week for more Folio and Mandala Die project inspiration!

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 shares her scores from antique store shopping as well as key tips and make life easier hacks for cutting out detailed dies like the Mandala ! Join in and see the replay. PART ONE: chit chat and the vintage haul
technical difficulties turning the phone so the live ended…
PART TWO: detailed die cutting tips and hack

Release Party Blog Hop for Sizzix Chapter 1!

aka, Eileen Hull has new dies!

Welcome to the Chapter 1 Eileen Hull/Sizzix Release Party Blog Hop! Just wait till you see all of the fun options the new ScoreBoards Folio Journal Die has in store for you! You will also love the Mandala and Folio Page, Pockets and Flower Thinlits dies that coordinate with the Folio. ❤ Please hop through the blogs and be inspired by the work of the talented Inspiration and Educator Teams! Leave a comment for each designer and you could win a Folio Journal die (as soon as it arrives!)

Join me and special guests for a Facebook Live on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at noon Eastern. Comment on our Facebook Live and be eligible to win either the Mandela Die or the Folio Pages, Pockets and Flowers Die Set – two winners will be chosen! Winners will be announced on the Facebook Live show on February 9 at 6:00 EST. We appreciate your love and support, friends!

Eileen Hull's 2021 Chapter 1 Sizzix Die releases! Join us for the Release Party Blog Hop!
Folio Journal Scoreboards Die
Eileen Hull's 2021 Chapter 1 Sizzix Die releases! Join us for the Release Party Blog Hop!
Folio Page, Pocket & Flowers Thinlits Die Set
Eileen Hull's 2021 Chapter 1 Sizzix Die releases! Join us for the Release Party Blog Hop!
Mandala Thinlits Die

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
Madeline Arendt
Jennie Atkinson
Karen Bearse
Susie Bentz
Sarah Lizzie Dodd
Sue Eldred
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Elizabeth Robinson
Tonya Trantham
Betsy Skagen

Have fun and visit next week for more inspiration using Eileen’s newest Sizzix Dies.

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 special release party blog hop Facebook Live Wednesday, 2/3 at 12pm EST! UPDATE: It was a great live and lots of the design team members made an appearance! You can watch the replay HERE.

Don’t forget the Create and Craft UK shows as well. Wednesday is packed! Catch them live as there is no replay.

Inspiration from the Educator Team – It’s in the Cards!

January is just about over but we have one more post chock full of card inspiration from the Educator Team! Eileen has three new Sizzix Chapter 1 dies that just got released, the Mandala Thinlits Die, the Folio Page, Pocket & Flowers Thinlits Set, and the Folio Journal XL Die. As you’ve seen this month, the first two Thinlits sets are so versatile for card making! Scroll on to see more…

Educator Sue Eldred created a darling floral pocket folio card using Eileen’s new dies. The bright and cheery colors and fun interactive element would make this card a delight to receive in the mail! I think it’s a clever to make a little corner pocket to hold the actual card. The layered effect is quite lovely. See all the details in Sue’s blog post.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull – card inspiration from the Educator Team with Eileen's new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Jennie Atkinson created a trio of gorgeous shabby chic cards. Wow! Her creations are also beautifully layered and have a romantic delicate look. As you’ll see in Jennie’s post, these designs are perfect for using up scraps of your favorite patterned papers. Check out her blog to see all the cards and her tips and tricks.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull – card inspiration from the Educator Team with Eileen's new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Using classic floral favorites from some Eileen’s past die designs, Sarah Lizzie made a beautiful card with felt flowers over an embossed background. (Eileen’s dies, both steel-rule and thinlits, cut felt perfectly). It gives a card such a tactile look! Visit her post to see the tutorial.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull – card inspiration from the Educator Team with Eileen's new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Keep going for more to see…

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and Madeline Arendt put together a fantastic card for the occasion. The Mandala Die doily is a perfect backdrop for all those cute valentine hearts and inside is a little surprise! You’ll have to head on over to Madeline’s blog to see what it is and how she put this card together.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull – card inspiration from the Educator Team with Eileen's new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Designer Lisa Hoel made some extra Valentine cards to share with us too! She raided her gel print stash for backgrounds and shares some hacks in her tutorial to show you ways to extend the use of your dies. Don’t miss out on her tips and tricks. 😉

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – Valentine card inspiration with Eileen's new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam


Next week is blog hop time!!

Join us next Wednesday for the official Chapter 1 release blog hop. It will be a fun and festive time with oodles of crafty inspiration from the teams. Keep your eyes open for Eileen’s special hop Facebook live and join in the fun. If you missed the last few posts, you can find them HERE , HERE and HERE.

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 shares happy mail and shows us how to make an interactive Valentine’s Day card! 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.

Card Creations & New Chapter 1 Dies from Eileen Hull

Have you been inspired this month to make some card creations and send someone a little happy mail? The Inspiration Team has been cranking out the greeting cards to share with you. I am always amazed at how makers can use the exact same dies and have their projects be so wildly different. It just goes to show how versatile dies are as tools! Eileen has three new Sizzix Chapter 1 dies that just got released, the Mandala Thinlits Die, the Folio Page, Pocket & Flowers Thinlits Set, and the Folio Journal XL Die. The first two Thinlits sets are proving very popular with the teams for card making! Let’s take a look…

Elizabeth Robinson created a beautiful floral card using the two new Thinlits dies and some gorgeous colors of cardstock. Who wouldn’t love to get a cheerful card like this in the mail? You can find more info on Elizabeth’s blog so check that out.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - January is card making month! New Chapter 1 Sizzix dies are here. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

For a completely different but equally beautiful look, Anna-Karin Evaldsson used the Mandala Die and the Folio Page, Pocket & Flowers Set as well but gave it an inky vintage vibe. See, versatility! 😉 The possibilities are endless. Find Anna-Karin’s tips and tricks in her blog post.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull - January is cards month! New Chapter 1 Sizzix dies are here. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Mitsyana Wright’s card creation is full of 3-D flower magic. Look at those beautiful blooms backed by a Mandala Die cutout. Fabulous! Mitsyana has a complete tutorial on her blog so head on over and don’t miss it.

Mitsyana Wright for Eileen Hull - January is card creations month! New Chapter 1 Sizzix dies are here. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Keep going, more card creations to see…

I am loving how Jenny Marples cut the flowers from the Folio Page, Pocket & Flowers Die Set out of vellum. Popping off from the mixed media background, they still let you see a bit of it through the petals. Delightful! Don’t miss Jenny’s post with all the details.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - January is cards month! New Chapter 1 Sizzix dies are here. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam

Susie Bentz has really been busy and made some more cards to share with us. These Teacup cards are so cute! Check out her blog post for her CAS card tips!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - January is card creations month! New Chapter 1 Sizzix dies are here. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #sizzix #ehinspirationteam


Visit again next week for projects from the Educator Team!

Join us next Wednesday for more card creations. Make a few yourself and spread some happy mail around to your friends and family. If you missed the last few posts, you can find them HERE and HERE.

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 shares happy mail and experimenting with fun materials to make unique book covers! 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.

Full Steam Ahead for Spring Inspiration

Slowly but surely spring is arriving! A few more of my early flowers have started to bloom and I got a little bit of garden cleanup done today. As usual, the Inspiration Team has not let us down and we have four lovely projects to share using the newest Eileen Hull Dies and a spring theme. Paper flowers can bloom at any time of the year!

The newest Eileen Hull Dies are perfect for spring projects…

Mitsyana Wright created a sunny and cheerful Gift Box that is sure to lift anyone’s spirits. I love the flowers and little flying bee on top. Check out Mitsyana’s blog post for more photos and complete instructions.

Mitsyana Wright for Eileen Hull – more spring inspiration with the newest Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies #mymakingstory #eileenhull Gift Box with Scalloped Edges Die

Designer Jenny Marples also created a Gift Box project featuring flowers! Same die but two completely different looks. It just shows how Eileen’s dies are the perfect blank canvas to showcase your own style. Visit Jenny’s post for a wonderful mixed media tutorial.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull – more spring inspiration with the newest Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies #mymakingstory #eileenhull Gift Box with Scalloped Edges Die

Next we have a fabulous photo project from Anna-Karin Evaldsson. She used a favorite spring photo (those flowers!) and the Display Stand Die to create a home decor photo display piece. It is a quick and easy project (see her blog post to find out how easy!) This is a perfect gift idea (Mother’s Day is coming too…)

Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull – more spring inspiration with the newest Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies #mymakingstory #eileenhull Display Stand Die

Lastly, we have a darling Easter creation from Julia Aston. She also used the Display Stand Die to make this super cute decor piece. I love that ballerina bunny! Hop on over to Julia’s blog to find out all the details.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull – more spring inspiration with the newest Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies #mymakingstory #eileenhull Display Stand Die

If you missed the last few weeks of posts, you can find them HERE and HERE. You don’t want to skip them, trust me on that! Thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of the week.

Visit us next week for another dose of spring inspiration from the Team.

Check back here next Wednesday to see more Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 The team will be sharing more projects with a Spring theme!

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Join on Facebook and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Check out Eileen’s latest Facebook Live video. She showed us how to make a traveller’s journal out of a placemat! You won’t want to miss her upcycling know-how.

Spring into March with Fresh Sizzix Inspiration from Eileen Hull

March has come upon us and spring will soon be here! This month Eileen Hull’s Inspiration Team is treating us to a month of spring themed projects using her latest Display Stand and Gift Box with Scallop Edges Dies. Think spring holidays and garden flowers – it’s all headed your way.

Kicking us off is Pam Bray with a darling memo holder made with the Display Stand Die. March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day and this delightful project is perfect to mark the occasion! Check out her blog to find out how it all came together.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull – St. Patrick's themed memo stand made using the Sizzix Display Stand Die. Fresh Spring Sizzix inspiration! #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Next is a funky and colorful project from Karen Bearse made with the Gift Box Die. Karen used bright colors and Dyan Reaveley’s products to really make this box pop! Check out her post to see all the detail photos. There is fun on every panel!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull – Fresh and funky Gift Box Die creation. Fresh Spring Sizzix inspiration! #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Jenny Marples created a gorgeous flowered Gift Box for the latest Funkie Junkie Boutique Challenge. Wow! I just love the color scheme she used for this lovely creation. She has a complete tutorial on her blog so check it out!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull – fabulous box made using the Sizzix Gift Box with Scallop Edges Die. Fresh Spring Sizzix inspiration! #eileenhull #mymakingstory



Thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of the week!

Visit us next week for more spring themed inspiration! Are you ready for it?

Check back here next Wednesday to see more Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 The team will be sharing projects with a Spring theme! Did you miss last week’s post? Be sure to go check it out here.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs– Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Join on Facebook and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.