Eileen Hull

Grafix Arts & Eileen Hull Project Inspiration

20 Feb

For February, Eileen Hull’s Creative Team is doing an exciting collaboration with the company Grafix Arts! We’ve been using an assortment of their speciality plastic films and sheets in our Journal projects and the inspiration has been fabulous. Grafix products are widely available in the USA, UK and Europe so we hope you will get some ideas as to how these products can be used.

Sue Eldred used the Journal Die to make a journal inspired by her granddaughter’s fashion sense. She makes a bold statement with her combo of Grafix and Eileen Hull products. More details here.

Jenny Marples shows us how to use Grafix Dura-Lar to create pockets and other embellishments for your projects. I agree with her that this a perfect option when you don’t want to completely cover your collage background. Find her video here on Instagram.

Tonya Trantham is here for Part 1 of her Grafix project. She used the Grungy Vibe by Cat Karr pack of Dura-Lar Prints for her bright and creative journal. You can find all the details for creating the cover in her post. Can’t wait for Part 2!

News from Eileen…

Hi everyone! I’m back from vacation and babysitting the little ones for a few days. Laundry is done and I am ready for a craft session! I did some watercoloring on the trip – am I weird? Do you pack up craft supplies to bring on vacation like me? I always bring too many but I need options! 🙂

We had such an amazing time in Puerto Rico – Teresita and Joe took us all around the island and we got to stay in their gorgeous apartment right downtown. Teresita of Scrapbook Y Mas has some very talented friends because every project came out fantastic! We loved our visit to Puerto Rico and the islands we visited on the cruise.

Craft with Eileen Hull at BellaCon!

BellaCon registration starts Wednesday, February 18 at 5:00 pm CST

So happy to announce I will be teaching at this fun virtual event again! At the end of March, I will travel to TX along with several other instructors and teach two classes featuring my upcoming Sizzix May release! I hope you will join us. I will be posting a registration link tomorrow in the Eileen Hull Fan Club. For each “ticket” I sell, I get a commission which helps pay for my travel to TX to the event. The workshops were also posted this week to give everyone a chance to preview the classes before registration opens. You can find that HERE!

This week’s live:

Join me to make a really cool card box using the Notebook die! If you don’t have that die, you can use the techniques learned with other dies you may have. This easy die cutting project is perfect for gifting, organizing card decks, or adding a creative handmade touch to game night. If you love paper crafting, mixed media, and thinking outside the box with your Sizzix dies, this project is for you. I’ll walk you through the steps to create a sturdy playing card holder using the Notebook die and share tips for assembly, decorating, and customizing your card deck box.

You can still shop…

The ETSY SHOP is openI The Easy Cut Adhesive is back in stock along with the 1/2″ RedLiner tape and 1/4″ RedLiner tape. Debbie will be filling orders while I am away – thanks Debbie!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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 8600 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 Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube 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.

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Creative Collaboration with Grafix & Eileen Hull Products

11 Feb

Eileen is not quite back from her Caribbean vacation but we have plenty to share with you this week!

For February, we are doing a creative collaboration with the company Grafix Arts and the Creative Team has been using an assortment of their speciality plastic films and sheets in our Journal projects for this month. Grafix products are widely available in the USA, UK and Europe so we hope you will gain some inspiration as to how these products can be used.

Jennie Atkinson used the Journal Die to create an ephemera keeper full of pockets and pouches to hold all the little ephemera bits. She found that the Grafix Dura-Lar was sturdy and she could easily sew it to form the pockets. Check out her video tutorial. She’ll share a tutorial for the cover later in the month!

Maggi Harding created this fun and colorful journal packed full of preprinted Grafix Dura-Lar overlays that perfectly highlight the patterned paper details. See Maggi’s video below for a closer look!

You can still shop…

The ETSY SHOP is openI The Easy Cut Adhesive is back in stock along with the 1/2″ RedLiner tape and 1/4″ RedLiner tape. Debbie will be filling orders while I am away – thanks Debbie!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Bon Voyage Eileen & Exciting February Collab with Grafix Arts!

3 Feb

For February, the Eileen Hull Creative Team is doing an exciting collaboration with the company Grafix Arts! The Team will be using an assortment of their speciality plastic films and sheets in their Journal projects to create some mixed media masterpieces. Grafix products are widely available in the USA, UK and Europe so we hope you will gain some inspiration as to how these products can be used in your own makes.

First up is Sarah Lizzie with her bold and colorful mixed media floral journal. Visit her post to see all the tricks and techniques she used to make it! (Hint: acrylic paint pens and Grafix Arts plastic are a match made in heaven.)

Pam Bray cut her Journal cover in half to make a “short” version for her Grafix Arts project. So clever! She also made matching signatures to put inside so take a look here for all the details.

Don’t be shy about “hacking” your die cuts to put a different different spin on them!

More Grafix Arts inspiration coming your way next week!

If you missed it, here is the video wrap up of our January Card Bonanza theme:

Eileen Hull news…

After a fun and fabulous class in Puerto Rico, Eileen is cruising the Caribbean and enjoying some rest and relaxation! We’re not jealous at all Eileen. 😉

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Eileen is on the Road & Greeting Card Inspiration

21 Jan

The Team this month is kicking off the year with a Card Bonanza! We always need a card or two through the year so check out our Creative Team’s greeting card inspiration through the month for birthday and other occasion cards.

Jenny Marples created this lovely floral card by cutting flowers out of fabric using the Painterly Blooms & Background die set. She then cut them apart and made mix & match layered flowers to form the wreath. Awesome! Check out her tutorial reel on Instagram.

Tonya Trantham used the Mini Album die to cut the card base for this sweet little card. She layered on various paper scraps and die cuts to complete it. Lovely! Find all the details here.

News from Eileen Hull…

Hi all, and I hope your 2026 is off to a good start! As I mentioned last week, life for the next two months has lots going on and I am allowing myself to take a break. I will not be doing two scheduled lives a week – however I do still plan on going live when my schedule allows, so please make sure to subscribe to my channels on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Click notifications so you will be notified when I do go live!

I leave today for upstate NY to visit Mom while my sister and BIL take a break with week in the islands. I checked the weather today and looks like a big storm is coming this weekend, so hopefully the drive home is not too crazy!

Have you seen the Monks Walk For Peace on Instagram? It is so inspiring! They are due to finish their 2300 mile walk in DC on February 11. I really wanted to see them since (we live 25 miles outside of DC) but we won’t be home in time 🙁 They are definitely worth watching…

Get organized!

Join me and fellow YouTubers on the Cara Brandon Refresh Collaboration! We will be taking a look at our spaces as the New Year begins. Each artist will be sharing a look at their studio – clearing out and making it more efficient to work in. Each week follows a different theme; join us and follow along at home! Episodes are recorded so you can binge watch and clean along with us 🙂 Follow along and share your progress using: #craftspacerefresh2026

PROGRESS? I am still working on my studio – it’s a never ending job… I received a Michael’s gift card from my son for Christmas and I was happy to find some useful organizing carts and containers; plus there were some great deals to be had!

The ETSY SHOP is openI The Easy Cut Adhesive is back in stock along with the 1/2″ RedLiner tape and 1/4″ RedLiner tape. Debbie will be filling orders while I am away – thanks Debbie!

There are some exciting changes going on which will take a little time to put in place – please be patient. I think you are going to love them.

Workshop with Eileen:

Tired of the snow? Come on down and join us in Puerto Rico!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

January Card Bonanza – More Greeting Card Inspiration

14 Jan

The Team this month are kicking off the year with a Card Bonanza! We always need a card or two through the year so check out our Creative Team’s inspiration through the month for birthday and other occasion cards.

This is such a great idea from Jennie Atkinson! She took a single card design and made it in four different versions. Check out her video below:

Maggi Harding has been busy too and has three different cool cards to share. You can get a closer look in her post! (Lacy Leaves embossing folder, Tunnel Arches, Windowsill Vase & Flowers, Field Notes & Specimen Card)

News from Eileen Hull…

Hi and Happy New Year to all! It has been a busy month already! We returned from our trip to Texas to visit our son and his family – so nice to catch up, see where they live and be part of their lives for a few days. We got back Saturday and then Monday I went in for my D & C. Thankfully it went well – today I feel fine and am back to normal activities 🙂

The next two months have lots going on. I just want you all to know I am allowing myself to take a break and I will not be doing two lives a week. Next week I will be up visiting Mom. At the end of January, I will be in Puerto Rico and then leaving on a cruise till February 11. Please sign up for notifications on YouTube (click the bell) so that you will be notified when I do go live, follow me on Facebook and Instagram or watch here in the newsletter.

My biggest problem area is my desk because it has my computer where I film but also need space to work so it always gets cluttered up with supplies and just stuff! I will be sharing the area where I work and how it is laid out to make it workable and more efficient for me.

The ETSY SHOP is open if you need anything 🙂 Debbie is on the job!

There are some exciting changes going on which will take a little time to put in place – please be patient. I think you are going to love them ❤️

Workshop with Eileen:

Tired of the snow? Come on down and join us in Puerto Rico!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Merry Christmas & Creative Team Favorite Projects

23 Dec

Merry Christmas from Eileen…

The car packing has begun and in a little bit we will be headed off to my daughter’s. But I couldn’t leave without telling you how much I appreciate you all and wishing you a restful, relaxing and inspired holiday season! I will be back in the New Year with some really exciting news… so stay tuned. 🙂 Many thanks to my talented and generous team for supplying us with inspiration all year long 🫶👏! And thanks to all of you for being there – this community would be nothing if you were’t here watching the videos, commenting on projects and sharing what you are doing. Overall, you are awesome and I love what we have built here. Thank you for everything.

I want to thank all who shared input with me during the holiday party 🙂 I will be putting up a poll in the Fan Club after Christmas, asking what kind of content you would like to see. I’d really like to know your thoughts as we head into 2026!

NOTE: The ETSY SHOP is open! My amazing friend Debbie will be here filling orders while I’m gone. I have new products to add when I get back. 🙂

Virtual Holiday Party!

Thanks to all who chatted and appeared on our Virtual Holiday Party! If you missed it, HERE is the link. So nice to see you all and take some time together in this hectic season.

Inspiration Team favorite 2025 projects:

December is the month when the Creative Team looks back over the year and picks their three favorite projects to reminisce over. It’s always hard to pick just a few! We are wrapping it up with more projects and a round up video.

Lisa Hoel created some intricate journals this past year and they made her top three! You can find more photos and video flip throughs in her post.

Jenny Marples’ fabulous journals made her top three as well! You won’t want to miss all the details so be sure to follow her on Instagram @jenny.marples.

Inspiration Team’s Favorites of 2025 Round Up Video:

Classes with Eileen:

Tired of the snow? Come on down and join us in Puerto Rico!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it 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!

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)