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Sewing Themes Using Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Dies

14 Feb

Last month we shared our projects for Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Classics Die Release. We are continuing to use these fabulous dies plus others for our February “A Stitch in Time” with sewing themes! The team will be sharing their projects which may include slow stitching and machine stitching but also based around the sewing/stitching theme. We love it when you create along with us, so get out those dies and ideas and have fun! Please share in the Fan Club what you make.

Designer Maggi Harding created a magnetic needle book using the Needle Book Die. It is quick and easy to make – perfect for a gift! Maggi used embossed felt and foam adhesive sheets to make the cover (great idea!) See the tutorial on her blog to learn how to make your own.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - "A Stitch in time" sewing themes with the Sizzix Classic Dies Release 2024 #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Jennie Atkinson made a sewing box inspired by her grandmother’s box, stuffed full of notions and memories. The base was cut using the Book Box Die and decorated on top with a Embroidery Hoop Die cut. She made dividers inside for a Needle Book plus other bits. Find the tutorial video on her blog!

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - "A Stitch in time" sewing themes with the Sizzix Classic Dies Release 2024 #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Treasures inside:

Valentine’s Day bonus project…

The Cantilever Sewing Box Die can be used for all sorts of different projects. Lisa Hoel gave hers a Valentine theme and filled it with candy. So sweet! It makes a great treat box. You could also fill it with buttons, sewing notions or pretty much anything you want. Tutorial and more details can be found on Lisa’s blog.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Valentine Cantilever Sewing Box with the Sizzix Classic Dies Release 2024 #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Join us next week for more “A Stitch in Time” sewing themes projects!

If you missed last week’s post, you can find it here.

The January Sizzix Classic Die release:

Get connected with Eileen:

Now 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 8000 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, 2/13 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen has a Valentine earring with gift box project to share. Watch the replay here.

Fan Club Comfort & Joy Event Wrap-Up!

30 Nov

It’s time for the Comfort & Joy event wrap-up! In the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group, fans have been treated to loads of inspiring content all month long. This is our fourth annual Comfort & Joy which started during the pandemic as a way to stay connected throughout the holidays even though we were separated from family and friends. Now it’s an Eileen Hull Fan Club tradition!

The team created with holiday recipes that included an Eileen Hull die or product! Keep in mind “recipes” can include anything – actual baked goods, journals, banners, tags, cards, home decor, gift wrap and gifts to give and sell. We hope that you enjoyed this event and were inspired to keep creating all this holiday season! If you are not already a member, join the Fan Club on Facebook. We are a fun loving, friendly bunch sharing our love of all things Eileen Hull and crafting. Be sure you answer the questions when requesting to join.

Here’s a look at some of what’s been shared in the group:

Pam Bray created a fabulously festive Christmas decor banner using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die for the base. This definitely brings the joy! You can see more details on Pam’s blog.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Eileen Hull Fan Club Joy & Comfort Event wrap-up #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

The designers were also looking back through past projects to share inspiration. Jennie Atkinson revisited a make from 2020 that still a perfect little gift to have on hand now. Made with several of Eileen’s dies, you can find the tutorial on Jennie’s blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Eileen Hull Fan Club Joy & Comfort Event wrap-up #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Check out the YouTube video tutorial from Amy Powers! Her Comfort & Joy share is how to use Eileen’s Snail Mail and Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die Sets to create Christmas postage stamps you can use on all sorts of projects.

Another Field Notes & Specimen Card Die project was created by Madeline Arendt. If you’re in the Fan Club, then you got to see all the exclusive details! It’s a good one, just sayin’. Are you missing out on all the fun?

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Eileen Hull Fan Club Joy & Comfort Event wrap-up #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

and that’s our Comfort & Joy event wrap-up!

One last thing, here is the video round-up of all the Comfort & Joy inspiration:

Request to join the Eileen Hull Fan Club and answer the questions! If you missed the last posts, you can find them here, here, here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

Found 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!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 11/28 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen has a special guest on the show – Madeline Arendt! Hint: you’ll get to see more of Madeline’s Christmas book shown above. Watch the replay here.

June Journal Fodder with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

7 Jun

Well, here we find ourselves in a new month and that means a new theme for June! Journal Fodder is our subject for creative contemplation this time around. Envelopes, mini books, tags, tickets, ephemera… think about all the bits and pieces that can be incorporated into a larger journal project. Create a stash so they are at the ready when you dive into a full fledged make!

Pam Bray kicks us off right with a wonderful little organizer to hold all those ephemera bits as you are building your stash. The box perfectly holds a set of envelopes made with the Journaling Card, Envelope & Window Thinlits Die Set. See the tutorial on her blog and learn to make your own!

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - June Journal Fodder using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Sarah Lizzie pre-made journal page inserts to fit a Skinny Mini Journal so they would be ready to go. Great idea for June journal fodder! Find all the details on Sarah Lizzie’s blog.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - June Journal Fodder using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Creating a whole pile of journal fodder goodness, Karen Bearse also utilized the Journaling Card, Envelope & Window Thinlits Die Set plus the Mini-Slimeline & Tickets Set. Love them! Check out all the how-to in Karen’s post.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - June Journal Fodder using your Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Extra project…

Here’s a little extra project for your inspiration from Lisa Hoel. She created a trip notebook using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die for the cover. More details and photos on her blog!

#eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More June Journal Fodder next week!

Did you see the wrap up post for May? If not, you can find it 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 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.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 6/6 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen makes journaling cards, a waterfall and tags to use as journal fodder. Check it out here.

New Chapter 2 Dies From Eileen Hull

12 Apr

Did you see the new Chapter 2 dies Release Party last week? There were so many projects to share it was inspiration overload! Eileen’s Teams are now writing up the tutorials for their makes and you’re in for a treat. 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:

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.

New Chapter 2 Dies – Tutorials from the designers…

Maggi Harding created a lovely Card Case project and used envelopes made with the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set as pages. Great idea! Find Maggi’s instructions in her blog post.

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

Designer Jennie Atkinson made a beautiful mini lapbook journal using the Card Case Die. It is full of lovely details! Jennie has walk through and tutorial videos linked up in her blog post so don’t miss those.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 dies from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

One more for this week…

It’s colorful mixed media time with Lisa Hoel’s project! The Card Case album holds tags all the colors of the rainbow. Find many more photos and the how-to on Lisa’s blog.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 dies 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 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, 4/11 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She makes fun faux postage stamps using her new Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die. Check it out here.

2023 – Chapter 2 Release with Sizzix & Eileen Hull

3 Apr

Welcome to the Sizzix 2023 Chapter 2 Release Party of Eileen Hull’s newest dies. 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,

2023 Chapter 2 Release Die Descriptions:

The new dies:

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 of Eileen’s other dies would work well with this collection. You have until April 10th to post your comments.

LIST OF HOP STOPS:

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

Don’t miss the 2023 Chapter 2 Release Party on Monday, April 3rd at 12pm EST!

Find the live Sizzix Chapter 2 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! UPDATE: 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. You are invited to join our creative community Facebook group, the Eileen Hull Fan Club, where we have special events and exclusive content. Follow me on Instagram at @eileenhull!

Eileen Hull Chapter 1 Sizzix Dies – More Tutorials!

18 Jan

The Eileen Hull Chapter 1 Sizzix release has been one of her best yet! The designers created some really astounding projects for the Release Party. Consequently, for the rest of January the designers are sharing the project tutorials so you can see how they created their fabulous makes and be inspired yourself.

Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

“Introducing the Chapter 1, 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection!

Let’s start with the ScoreBoards Frame Pocket Journal – this is a Bigz Plus die so you will need a 9” cutting machine. The Journal measures 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 1 1/4” with an adjustable spine. What makes this die special are the additional pieces on the die, a pocket to hold ephemera, a frame and flap! These extra pieces may be used in many of my other journals or they can be used independently. The die may also be configured in a few different ways so watch the blog and Facebook live shows for ideas.

There are two Thinlits sets that coordinate with the Journal. You asked for a new alphabet – you got it – and I added numbers too! The Tile Alphanumeric is very versatile because you can use both the positive and negative shapes. Each letter is perforated which makes it easy to create and line up words.

The other Thinlits set is the Library Pocket, ATC Card and Tab Die Set – a journal essential! Use the ATC card die to knock out a bunch of Artist Trading Card bases and add the library pocket to package it up to swap. The Tab die is perfect to add to the Journal pages or on the ATC.

and a NEW 3-D Embossing Folder!

The last item is a 3D embossing folder called Tablecloth which was inspired by a crocheted cotton piece from my Mom. This adds beautiful texture and dimension to card backgrounds, book pages or tags!”

The new dies:

2023 Chapter 1 Release! Eileen Hull dies with Sizzix. — So many possibilities!

Learn how to assemble the Frame Pocket Journal:

Chapter 1 Project Tutorials…

Wow! Jenny Marples really thought outside of the box so to speak and used the Frame Pocket Journal Die to create an accordion folder to hold ephemera and those extra bits. Plus it’s beautiful to boot! Painty panels embossed using the Tablecloth 3-D Embossing Folder decorate the outside. Visit Jenny’s blog for instructions.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull Chapter 1 Sizzix release #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Clever Tonya Trantham also thought outside of the box by… making a box! She used the pieces cut using the Frame Pocket Journal Die to create a decorative holder for Thinlit die sets, paper pads or whatever you want to use it for. Head on over to her blog to see her creative die hack.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull Chapter 1 Sizzix release #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Designer Maggi Harding has been rocking the new dies and this project is no exception! She created a cookbook journal beautifully decorated with Graphic 45 papers. The inside pocket is a perfect place to store blank recipe cards and the included pages are ready for your cooking notes! See all the fab details in her post.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull Chapter 1 Sizzix release #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory — So many different ways to use the Frame Pocket Journal Die!

Bonus Project…

Lisa Hoel created a jam-packed jungle themed junk journal for The Funkie Junkie. You can find a tutorial and a TON of detail photos in her blog post so don’t miss it!

Come and visit us next week for more Chapter 1 project tutorials…

If you missed the the Release Party and Blog Hop I highly recommend going back to take a look! Last week’s post can be found 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 7200 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, 1/17 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen was inspired by being a part of the Great Bead Extravaganza and did a special “Jewelry Edition” for her live. You can watch that here.