Eileen Hull

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!

#PaperTrail Day 11

13 Jun

Another fun day on the road! Today I visited Life’s Memories & More. Before I left, I checked the Facebook page for the store to say I was on my way and saw that they had put a sign up on the building- so cool! There was also a welcome banner out on the fence but I was concentrating on guiding Scotty in and missed it.

The store is located in what used to be an old elementary school. When I asked where the restroom was, Tanya sent me to the Principal’s Office! AHHH flashback!

We started off with a demo of the Mini-Album and then went right into class, the Bloom Box. We used the Blocks/Cube/Bank as the box and then filled it in with beautiful paper flowers that we colored with my Clearsnap ColorBox Blends inks. The fun texture was created using the Animal Prints Textured Impressions folders and then colored in with Blends to look like cobblestones.

Tanya and Barb show how you can make more than flowers out of coffee filters..

There was a great turnout and everyone did a beautiful job with their boxes and flowers- each one was as different as the person that made it. It has been great meeting everyone and spending time with them.

A special announcement is coming up later today- stay tuned, Papertrailers 🙂

#PaperTrail Day 10

12 Jun

Today was busy from the minute I woke up! I escaped unscathed from Motel 6 and headed out for the Inspiration Station. I ran into some traffic where they were tearing up the road and it was super bumpy. I could almost hear Scotty gritting his teeth but we made it with 10 minutes to spare before class was to start. Luckily I was able to park right across the street from the store.

The store was built with metal facings-you can see them just to the left of Debbie- kind of an early version of siding. I had never seen anything like it. There may or may not be a resident ghost- glad it did not make an appearance today…

I ran in, set up and we were off!

First up was a class from 10-12, then a demo from 1-3, and another class from 6-8. It was BUSY! People were in and out all day long. The first class went really well- we used my Sizzix 3D flower dies to make the project below.

As soon as that was over, the demo/make and take started. We made the Sizzix Mini- Album and there were lots of great ideas exchanged. Finally there was a lull- we sat down, took a breather and had some dinner. Then it was time to set up for class at 6:00! We made the Friendship Box again…

I was happy to meet Kim, who created these really cool Sizzix Artist Trading Blocks and will be teaching them for their Block of the Month club!

By the time I packed up and got to Sturbridge, it was almost 10:00. Tonight I decided to stay in the Scottish Inn in Sturbridge. It was the name that got me- Scottish/Scotty. I like this hotel- the number on the door is neither chipped nor written on a piece of masking tape which can only be a good sign, right?

I really enjoyed meeting everyone and I applaud Debbie’s customers for supporting their local scrapbook store. Many thanks to my sponsors- Sizzix, ClearSnap and ThermoWeb for the supplies we used in class today!

Don’t forget to come back tomorrow night for another update on the #PaperTrail!

#PaperTrail Day 9

11 Jun

Bella Art is a really pretty and friendly store located in Johnston RI.

The Comfort In was only about 20 minutes away so I arrived a little after the store opened. But I still was dragging in supplies thirty minutes later. I just want to show it all! Scotty was parked on the side of a restaurant so I was able to maintain my pull through streak and not have to back up. Whew.

The class that we did today was the Chunky Book, a mini-book made with the Square Box Sizzix die. So we started to work…

Ta da! What a beautiful job they did on the chunky books! There was one person in class that called in sick to work so she could come so she didn’t appear in some of the Facebook pics to protect her identity 🙂 her secret is safe with us!

class

Scotty and I felt like movie stars with everyone posing and getting pics around the camper.

I finally got to meet my friend Amanda Youkilis. We keep missing each other when I am in town so Amanda finished a night shift and drove all the way so she could come and meet me. Love when I can put a face to the name!

Here my new friends are taking a pic of me at the same time I am taking one of them!

After class I enjoyed a delicious dinner at Siera’s with Maryanne, Sarah and Annie-Lou- perfect way to end a fun day. Rhode Island folks were very friendly and helpful and I hope I can come back some time!

There was a big storm rolling in so I jumped in Big Daddy and got moving to the next spot- Stafford Springs and the Inspiration Station. Tonight’s lodging was a disappointing Motel 6. Really kind of creepy. But I am up and out of here by 9 so it’s only for a little bit. Time to get some beauty rest. See you tomorrow for another #papertrail adventure!

Inspiration Team Tuesday {Summer Fun Projects}

10 Jun

Hey everyone! I’m so lucky to have such a talented Inspiration Team to keep the creativity going while I’m away on the #PaperTrail. Every Tuesday the Inspiration Team will have a fresh batch of creative projects to inspire you to share YOUR art with heart in our June “Summer Celebrations” challenge. Let’s see what the Inspiration Team has in store for us this week…

Michelle Zerull has an incredibly creative project filled with summer fun from the inside out! This is the most clever use of my food jar die to date! I just love how Michelle has used the food jar to create an interactive street fair scene. Talk about a super creative take on the summer celebrations challenge!

Stop by Michelle’s Blog for more details on this oh so creative summer fun project!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares how to create an artful container for your creative supplies using my Coupon/mini shopping bag die! Her nautical embellishments atop a sand and sea soaked background make this piece a lovely summer fun treat sure to keep your creativity flowing throughout the seasons!

Anna-Karin’s blog for more on how to create this fabulous and functional art supply caddy.

Amy Bowerman has created a sweet Father’s Day keepsake featuring America’s favorite past time…baseball! Amy used my Mini-Album die to share the love of the game and Dad on his special day.

Stop by Amy’s blog for a fun tutorial on how to create this Baseball themed Father’s Day Mini-Album!

Now it’s your turn! Share your Art with Heart HERE for a chance to win a Sizzix prize pack! Stay tuned next Tuesday for more Summer Celebration creations from the Inspiration team!

In case you missed any of my adventures on the #PaperTrail you can catch up with what’s been going on below.

There’s lots more fun to come so stay tuned and ride along with me on the #PaperTrail! For real time updates and sneak peeks you can follow along with me here…

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#PaperTrail Day 8

10 Jun

I awoke to the sound of rain outside my room and remembered I had left Scotty’s windows open! Ran out and closed them and then couldn’t get back to sleep. I had stayed at the home of Michele Muska, a friend who I met through Jo Packham at Quilt Market last year. What a great hostess she was! I have been so blessed on this trip to have stayed at so many places that felt like home.

Michele made this delicious Overnight French Toast last night and then baked it this morning. It had crumb topping- you would not believe how good it was. Mmm mmm.

Then we went out to the camper and cranked out some work! Michele needed favor boxes for a work project, some labels for a shower she will be attending next weekend and boxes for a class she is teaching in November. She used my Sizzix Triangle Box and some Inkadinkado stamps she had. We chatted as we worked so it went quickly.

Poor Scotty. I had covered the table with contact paper before I left and apparently the Big Shot got bumped around a good bit in the cabinet where it was stored because the screws on the bottom of the machine were falling out and scraping the table when we cranked it. The good thing is I have more contact paper so will have to repair it when I have a chance.

Then it was time to say goodbye and head out into some rain and traffic on my way in Rhode Island where I will be teaching at Bella Art. I was driving through this little town and saw a really cool thing…

flags

It was called Field of Flags and had flags covering the front of several yards. I didn’t get a very good pic but I didn’t want to have to turn Scotty around. God forbid!

I also took a break from driving and did a little shopping for some new tops to wear. Ate dinner at Applebee’s and read my Kindle while I enjoyed a Chicken Oriental salad.

Tomorrow starts six straight days of classes in five different stores!

Here’s my $50 room at the Comfort In in Providence- a huge improvement over the last one. I would say Priceline has redeemed itself- wouldn’t you?.

Have to get up early tomorrow and cut some #ArtistTradingBlocks for my friend Joanne Fink and get them in the mail. Can’t wait to see what she does with them!

Good night my friends!