Eileen Hull

Holiday Time Projects with Eileen Hull

24 Nov

… and a #eileentailgateparty wrap up! (More on that later.) In the meantime, happy Thanksgiving to our US readers and even if you aren’t here in the States, any day is a good day to count your blessings. We are continuing our look at holiday time projects made with ever versatile Eileen Hull Sizzix dies and products! Let’s see what the designers have for us this week:

Sarah Lizzie used Eileen’s Display Stand Die combined with the Post Box Die to create this darling “Letters for Santa” decoration. What would you ask Santa for for Christmas? (more Eileen dies LOL). Check out Sarah Lizzie’s blog post for the tutorial!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
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Designer Jenny Atkinson created a lovely fall journal for documenting the season using the Pocket Notebook Die. Find plenty of photos and a video tutorial over on her blog.

Jenny Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
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Putting the 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder to good use, Elizabeth Robinson created this fabulous Notepad holder. Doesn’t it look like a ‘real sweater’? Wow! She used prints made with the Gel Press as her backgrounds to emboss. Find the links to her video tutorials in her blog post!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
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Madeline Arendt has a whole slew of Christmas projects in her blog post! She has ideas for both decorating and gift giving so head on over and peruse the inspiration. (and there is a new garland! 😉 )

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
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If warm and cozy is your thing, then Sue Eldred has you covered! She also used the 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder to make a homespun Christmas card sure to bring a smile to the face of its recipient. See her post for more details.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Christmas card projects with the team!
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Now for the Tailgate Party wrap up!

Last week, Eileen teamed up with nine guests from Sizzix and independent craft store owners to create special projects made using her Vintage Truck Die. It was loads of fun! Here is what Eileen had to say about it:

Wow – wasn’t that Tailgate party fun? And impressive? The creativity was flowing for sure. I hope that you were inspired to craft along with us. If you missed it, here’s the replay link.

There was also a giveaway you could enter by sharing your own vintage truck makes! There were so many great projects and creative ideas! Sizzix picked two lucky winners, Angie Self and Denise Evans. Congrats to the winners! Below is a slideshow of the entries:

Visit next week for more inspirational seasonal makes!

Did you miss this month’s posts so far? See them here, here and here.

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If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 11/23 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to make a farmhouse style Full Size Journal! The link is here for replay on Facebook. The live got cut off in the middle, so the Part 2 link is here.

Making for the Holidays with Eileen Hull

17 Nov

Are you gearing up for seasonal crafting? It’s important to carve out creative time even in the midst of all the busyness. Making for the holidays can be fun and practical (think gift giving), especially using Eileen Hull’s dies! Let’s take a look at what the Inspiration Team has to share with us this week …

Designer Jenny Marples created a fantastic Vintage Truck with matching Notepad in a rustic Christmas design. This set would make a great gift idea. Also note the cover of the notepad which has been embossed with Eileen’s 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder (I kind of have a love affair with that embossing folder!) Find all the how-to details on Jenny’s blog.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - making for the holidays, red vintage truck with maching Notepad set
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Susie Bentz has really been going to town making gift boxes using the Notepad Die. The possibilities really are endless! You could use these cute boxes for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts or just a little something extra! Visit Susie’s blog to see more ideas and how she made it into a box.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - making for the holidays, making gift boxes from the Notepad Die
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Do you have any fishing enthusiasts in your life? Pam Bray created a darling “Gone Fishing” Vintage Truck decoration with a fall flair. Those little gnomes are ready to head out to the lake! What a cute decoration this is. Find out how to make your own from Pam’s blog post.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - making for the holidays
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Tonya Trantham’s best friend’s son was recently married and she made a gorgeous wedding album to give to them as a gift. Tonya used the Full Size Journal Die and the whole album is full of beautiful details and places to put all the photos from the special day. Don’t miss her blog post with detail photos and inside shots!

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - making for the holidays, wedding album gift
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Did you see Eileen’s live Tailgate Party last week? You still have a few days to enter the GIVEAWAY!

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Eileen teamed up with nine guests from Sizzix and independent craft store owners to create special projects made using her Vintage Truck Die. It was loads of fun! Here is what Eileen had to say about it:

Wow – wasn’t that Tailgate party fun? And impressive? The creativity was flowing for sure. I hope that you were inspired to craft along with us If you missed it, here’s the replay link.

If you made a Vintage Truck, please SHARE IT so you can be entered for the GIVEAWAY! Here’s how to enter to win:
• Facebook: follow Eileen Hull Designs + Sizzix * Join the Eileen Hull Fan Club * Post your make in the fan club with this hashtag #eileentailgateparty
• Instagram: follow @eileenhull + @sizzix, post a picture of what you made and include #eileentailgateparty #eileenhull #sizzix in the caption.

Giveaway will close on Nov. 20 at noon EST.

We hope you had as much fun as we did! Let us know if you have ideas for other ways to use the Truck Die. Many thanks to the Makers, my fabulous team members and to all of you for being part of this fun event!

Visit next week for more inspirational seasonal makes!

Did you miss this month’s posts so far? See them here and here.

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 11/16 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to make fall nature prints with Sizzix! The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Seasonal Makes with Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Dies

10 Nov

Hello, the holidays are upon us! This month Eileen’s design teams are showing us all sorts of seasonal makes made with her ever versatile products. As I’ve often said, Eileen’s die designs make the perfect bases for all sorts of projects and styles. Let’s take a look at what the Inspiration Team has to show us today!

Julia Aston is ready to set a lovely Thanksgiving table complete with individual treat boxes to place at each guests’ spot. What a delightful touch! The treat holders are made using Eileen’s Ornament Die. Visit Julia’s blog to see how she put them together.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - Seasonal makes all month long on the blog!
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Designer Maggi Harding has a sneak peek of a gorgeous Full Size Journal cover she is working on. (I believe some lucky person will be getting it as a Christmas gift!) On one of Eileen’s upcoming Facebook Lives, Maggi will be joining her and showing us all her mixed media secrets! Find out the how-to so far in her blog post. We’ll keep you posted about when you can tune in to the show!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Seasonal makes all month long on the blog!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Can’t wait to see the finished journal!

Susie Bentz has really been rocking it making projects using the new Notepad Die! She’s done it again with this glittery and festive seasonal make. What is inside? It’s not a notepad… head on over to her blog post to find out.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Seasonal makes all month long on the blog!
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Did you join in Eileen’s live Tailgate Party this morning?

Wow – wasn’t that Tailgate party fun? And impressive? The creativity was flowing for sure. I hope that you were inspired to craft along with us If you missed it, here’s the replay link.

If you made a Vintage Truck, please SHARE IT so you can be entered for the GIVEAWAY! Here’s how to enter to win:
• Facebook: follow Eileen Hull Designs + Sizzix * Join the Eileen Hull Fan Club * Post your make in the fan club with this hashtag #eileentailgateparty
• Instagram: follow @eileenhull + @sizzix, post a picture of what you made and include #eileentailgateparty #eileenhull #sizzix in the caption.

Giveaway will close on Nov. 20 at noon EST.

We hope you had as much fun as we did! Let us know if you have ideas for other ways to use the Truck Die. Many thanks to the Makers, my fabulous team members and to all of you for being part of this fun event!

Visit next week for more inspirational seasonal makes!

Did you miss last week’s November kick off post? See it here.

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 11/9 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. If you need a little truck assembly primer before you go and make one for the GIVEAWAY, then this live is for you! Eileen shows how it’s done. The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Crafting for the Seasons with Eileen Hull Designs

3 Nov

Welcome to November Eileen Hull Fans! This month we are crafting for the seasons which covers fall, winter and all the holidays therein! As always, the Teams are bursting with creativity and ready to fill you with Eileen Hull inspiration for your own seasonal makes. Let’s take a look!

First we have a gorgeous winter creation from Karen Bearse. This magical winter scene is set into a base made using Eileen’s Vintage Truck Box Die with Wreath & Snowflake Die Set snowflake accents. The tiny lights add an extra special touch. Look on Karen’s blog for all the details!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - Crafting for the seasons! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

If you want more inspiration on making trucks you are in luck! If you haven’t heard, Eileen is having a Tailgate Party. Details from Eileen as follows:

Don’t miss the Tailgate Party!

This event will stream to EHD Facebook page and YouTube channel on Wednesday, November 10 at 9:00 Pac/12:00 ET/5:00 UK. In attendance will be 3 retailers and 6 Sizzix employees from US and UK and Eileen. Therefore, you will see 10 people creating at one time because they will each be creating their version of the Vintage Truck on the Streamyard platform. You, the viewer, will be invited to craft along and there will be prizes! After the event, post a truck and use the hashtag #eileenstailgateparty; you will be entered to win the grand prize. It is going to be amazing!

For our next crafty creation we have a ‘feeling fall-ish’ birthday card made by Lisa Hoel. She used various flower/leaf dies and embossed the bottom flower layer with Eileen’s fab 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder! Eileen’s Snail Mail Everyday Sentiments stamp set makes an appearance as well. See it all in Lisa’s blog post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Crafting for the seasons! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #gelpressobsessed

Pam Bray created a lovely home decor piece featuring Eileen’s Heart Mandala and 3-D Camper Dies. She is maintaining that in many parts of the world, this season is in fact rather summery feeling. Go Pam! Regardless of the time of year, I think you will agree that this project will spread some good cheer. More details on Pam’s blog!

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Crafting for the seasons! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Thanks for paying us a visit! Did you miss the grand roundup post last week for our The Crafter’s Workshop collaboration? Check it out here because there were SOOOOO many wonderful projects shared.

Visit next week for more crafting for the seasons inspiration!

The Crafter’s Workshop Collaboration Roundup

27 Oct

Epic Post alert! The Eileen Hull and The Crafter’s Workshop collaboration has been going on all month and the results have been absolutely stupendous! Combining Eileen’s dies with TCW’s stencils and products is a match made in heaven and the fab makes by all the designers prove it. You’ve seen projects by Eileen’s teams popping up all month but now, we will have, all in one place, a huge project roundup! Hold onto your hats and grab a beverage…

Allllll the collaboration projects, GO…

Click on each photo to visit the designer’s post to find out more about the make!

From Eileen’s side of the aisle:

Jennie Atkinson - Eileen Hull and TCW collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Jennie Atkinson, Notepad Die

Lisa Hoel - Eileen Hull and The Crafter's Workshop collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Lisa Hoel, Full Size Journal Die

Maggi Harding - Eileen Hull and The Crafter's Workshop collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Maggi Harding, Eileen’s Maker Forte Stamps

Jenny Marples - Eileen Hull and The Crafter's Workshop collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Jenny Marples, Eileen’s Maker Forte Stamps

Susie Bentz - Eileen Hull and TCW collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Susie Bentz, Notepad Die

Elizabeth Robinson - Eileen Hull and The Crafter's Workshop collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Elizabeth Robinson, Full Size Journal Die

Courage! Keep scrolling for more The Crafter’s Workshop collaboration projects…

Madeline Arendt - Eileen Hull and The Crafter's Workshop collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Madeline Arendt, Notepad Die & Maker Forte Stamps

Karen Bearse - Eileen Hull and The Crafter's Workshop collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Karen Bearse, Full Size Journal Die

Tonya Trantham - Eileen Hull and The Crafter's Workshop collaboration! #tcwstencillove #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Tonya Trantham, Notepad Die

Mitsyana Wright for Eileen Hull, #tcwstencillove — Mitsyana Wright, Maker Forte Stamps

Wow! So much inspiration. We’re not done yet…

Now we can take a look at the beautiful work from the TCW Design Team! Again, click on the photo to pay the post a visit to find out more.

Marie-Christine Denis, Full Size Journal Die

Michaela Butterworth, Full Size Journal Die

You made it!

Wow, can you believe the gorgeous creations made by all the talented designers? That is a bucketful of inspiration for sure. We hope that this post has sparked some ideas of your own! Many thanks to The Crafter’s Workshop for providing our designers with materials to create with. Did you miss the previous posts this month? If so, check here, here, here and here.

Visit next week for a new month and a new theme!

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 10/26 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. (Or right here, right now!) Eileen teams up with Rebekah Meier who will be sharing her new products with the The Crafter’s Workshop and demos great gel plate printing techniques. The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Inspiration Overload with Chapter 4 Dies!

20 Oct

Did I say that last week we had a truckload of projects for you? I should have saved that for this week! Oh my. Get a beverage and get comfy because we have complete inspiration overload coming right up with both the Inspiration and Educator Teams…

Here’s what Eileen has to say about her newly released dies,
“The Chapter 4 Sizzix Release is exciting for so many reasons – there are two never-done-before designs! One is the Full Size Journal which is a Bigz Pro size – you will need a machine with at least a 9″ throat to cut this die – like a Big Shot Plus or Pro. Not to worry, if you don’t have that machine, Eileen will have the pre-cut pieces available in her Etsy store for you to work with. The other new technology is a 3-D Embossing Folder! It’s called Sweater and is oh so cozy. Also new this release is a Bigz Notepad Die with lots of options for materials and uses, and a Heart Mandala Thinlits Die to decorate with!”

Let’s dive right in!

(You have your beverage right? Maybe snacks too? Just sayin’.) Designer Jenny Marples has created a beautiful Full Size Journal cover in her signature style. She also utilized the Heart Mandala Die to create a stencil. Visit her blog for a closer look!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - inspiration overload with her new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Tonya Trantham also made a journal but cut the cover down to make it slimmer. Her December Daily journal is complete with pom-poms and loads of festive details. See more in the post!

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - inspiration overload with her new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Julia Aston has a clever way to use a Heart Mandala die cut to create this darling posie pocket card. Find out how on her blog.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - inspiration overload with her new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

More die hack cleverness comes to us from Susie Bentz. She used the Notepad Die to make a box. What is inside? You will just have to visit her blog to see!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - inspiration overload with her new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

How you doing? Inspiration overload? We’re just getting started!

Elizabeth Robinson delights us with a gorgeous shabby chic Full Size Journal cover. Love that lace and fabric texture! Find out more in Elizabeth’s post!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

For a spookily October appropriate make, look no further than Jenny Marple’s Halloween candy box made using the Notepad Die. She is thinking out of the box by making it into a box! Find her how-to tips on her blog.

Double helping of inspiration with the Educator Team…

We’ve combined the Educator Team projects with this week because next week we will have a special post for you. Stay tuned…

How are the snacks holding out? ha ha! Shall we then…

After that brief interlude, (see what I did there?) Jennie Atkinson is here to share her Music Journal with us all! It is in Jennie’s beautiful style and she has a walkthrough video in her blog post so pay it a visit.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - inspiration overload with her new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Educator Sarah Lizzie is ready for the holiday season with this festive Christmas planner project! She has all the instructions for this fun and useful make on her blog.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Madeline Arendt used the Full Size Journal Die to create a recipe book! What a great idea to make as a gift (or for yourself). See how she used a ring binder insert for the binding and check out all the fun details on her blog.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - inspiration overload with her new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Fall is my favorite so I can really appreciate Sue Eldred’s vintage looking fall memories album. The papers and details are really lovely. Find out more in her blog post.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - new Sizzix Chapter 4 dies! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Whew! That was a truckload and a half of inspiration overload wasn’t it? We hope all the fab makes from the designers spark some ideas for you to go try. Did you miss the previous posts this month? If so, check here, here and here.

Visit next week for a roundup of our TCW collaboration makes!

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 10/19 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. (Or right here, right now!) Eileen shares all the goodies she got from her visit to The Crafter’s Workshop and then it’s play time! The link is here for replay on Facebook.