Eileen Hull

Christmas in July Continues!

9 Jul

Hello Eileen Hull fans! Did you miss last week’s new die release party and blog hop? If so, be sure to go back and feast your eyes on all the festive makes! Christmas in July continues this week and we have more cool Yuletide projects for your inspiration. The Inspiration Team is definitely inspired by Eileen’s new Snowman and Mitten Box Dies. I also know there are two people who will soon get to play with them. Eileen announced the blog hop winners today in her Facebook Live!

The Winners are…

Nickie Rollins and Meghan Kenihan! Nickie won the Snowman Die and Meghan won the Mittens Box Die. Congratulations ladies. You have fun crafty times ahead of you! Now, let’s take a look at the new Inspiration Team projects as we plunge ahead with more Christmas in July festivities.

First up we have Julia Aston with a cute Mitten Box project. I love the sentiment – isn’t this perfect for housing treats to give as a gift? Julia has a tutorial on her blog so be sure to check that out.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - Christmas in July continues with her cute Mitten Box project #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Pam Bray used both the Mitten Box and the Snowman Dies to make a darling gift card box. This is gift giving with style! She made very good use of patterned paper for it and you can find all the details on her blog.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Christmas in July continues with her cute Snowman and Mitten Box Dies project #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Cleverly using parts of the Snowman Die for something other than their intended purpose, Susie Bentz created a snowman Gift Box that is perfect for wrapping up small holiday gifts. You will find a full tutorial and some fun mixed media techniques in her blog post.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Christmas in July continues with her cute Snowman and Gift Box Dies project #eileenhull #mymakingstory — Oh that fence! Out of the box thinking from Susie. 😉

The Mitten Box Die is perfect for cutting mini album covers and pages too! Maggi Harding made a wonderful little mini book that really shows off the Christmassy Graphic 45 paper collection she used. Be sure to head on over to her blog to see all the details and photos of all the inner pages. You won’t want to miss that!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Christmas in July continues with her cute Mitten mini book project #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Come back next week for a continuation of Christmas in July!

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! We are excited to see what new inspiration is in store for us. Stop on by next Wednesday.

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. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from today is linked below. Learn how to make a “summer” mitten project and hear all about Eileen’s travails for the day.

New Dies Released + a Blog Hop = Christmas in July!

1 Jul

It’s that time – time for the Sizzix new dies Chapter 3 releases AND a blog hop! Eileen has two new and festive dies to share with us that are cooler than a pool party in 98 degree weather! Welcome the Snowman and Mitten Box Dies! You will be blown away by all the creative ways the Inspiration and Educator Teams have made use of these new dies.

New dies & a Blog Hop – Hurray!

Christmas in July - New Dies Released Plus a Blog Hop!

Let’s get hopping – there’s a lot to see…

Thanks for joining the Eileen Hull/Sizzix Chapter 3 Release Party Blog Hop featuring the new dies! Did you see up above all those creative ways the Inspiration and Education Teams have used the Mitten and Snowman dies? You’ll get a closer look as you travel along the blog hop. We hope that you will be inspired too and share how you use the dies in the Eileen Hull Fan Club.

But wait, there’s more …

…the Release Party continues! You won’t want to miss the Facebook Live at Eileen Hull Designs at 12:00 noon Eastern time on Wednesday, July 1st! Join the chat – and a random commenter will WIN a Snowman Die. We are so glad you joined us to celebrate the Chapter 3 release!

Please blog hop with us through all of the new dies projects and leave comments on the different designers’ blogs. A lucky commenter will WIN a Mitten Box Die…

Hop Participants:
Madeline Arendt
Julia Aston
Jennie Atkinson
Debbie Bankston
Karen Bearse
Susie Bentz
Pam Bray
Sue Eldred
Anna-Karin Evaldsson
Annette Green
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Anita Houston
Sarah Lizzie
Jenny Marples
Elizabeth Robinson
Tonya Trantham
Cheryl Bodkin-Waters
Mitsyana Wright
Nicole Wright

Come back next week for more Christmas in July projects using the new dies.

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! We are excited to see what new inspiration is in store for us. Stop on by next Wednesday.

Eileen’s Release Party Facebook Live is below. We’re ready to celebrate the new dies!! So much versatility as always with the new Snowman and Mitten Box Dies. =)

Meet the Eileen Hull Educators Team!

24 Jun

You know about Eileen’s Inspiration Team – each week they bring you exciting projects for your viewing pleasure here on the blog. There is also another team behind the scenes and it’s time for them to step into the limelight. Meet the Eileen Hull Educators Team! These talented ladies promote Eileen’s products during the course of their creative careers through teaching classes, making youtube videos, writing blog tutorials and sharing all around our world-wide creative space. Going forward, they are going to be featured here on the blog the fourth week of each month. That means even more inspiration for you guys!

So who are these folks? Scroll on…

Madeline Arendt
“From early on being a “maker” has been what I like to do. I have worked in various ways within the creative craft industry for a number of years. Everyday life brings changes, but that desire and love of making and creating has never left. Staying connected to “creative souls” that I’ve been lucky enough to know for a long time, brings me to this moment and this group, wanting to share that with others.”

Meet the Eileen Hull Educators Team! — Favorite Project: Journal

Jennie Atkinson
I live on the remote Scottish Island, Shetland, the very north of the UK and closer to the surrounding Scandinavian countries than Mainland Scotland. Consequently I have learnt my current crafting passions through online videos and trial and error! My style is shabby vintage mixed media and I am passionate about making my own flower embellishments, with a love of books coming a close second. I have been creating in some form or another all my life and whilst I love the messy nature of mixed media, evenings will find me either spinning Shetland fleece or knitting the local Fair Isle and Lace patterns. I love sharing my work either in tutorials on my blog, local workshops and on Design Teams and am excited to now being able to share my love of Eileen’s dies with you all.

Debbie Bankston
I am a lifelong crafter, artist, demonstrator, instructor and designer. In my paper crafting world I enjoy creating with die cuts and sharing tutorials on YouTube. As an artist I combine painting and paper projects often. I create projects daily in my small studio in south Georgia.

Go ahead, get a beverage refill. We’ll wait.

Cheryl Bodkin-Waters
Greetings from Orange County, California. I’ve been a maker for most of my life. I enjoy teaching and make it a goal to share a message of inspiration and encouragement along the way. I am a self-taught mixed media artist, paper crafter, jewelry artist, author, speaker, and enjoy lots of different mediums. My style is shabby chic, grunge, vintage type and I enjoy connecting with creatively minded people like you. I have had the wonderful opportunity of sharing art and cultivating friendships while being a former Fiskars lead ambassador, sharing as a guest designer for several manufacturers, regularly writing and sharing work with Stampington’s many publications, teaching on-line classes and more. I look forward to connecting with you and learning and creating together with wonderful and innovative Sizzix and Eileen Hull’s dies and products.

Favorite Project: Be Inspired Pocket Notebook

Cheryl Boglioli
I am a mixed-media artist on the leading edge of new products and techniques within the various disciplines of the ever-growing market. As a full-time Artist with a passion for teaching, you can find me Living the Art Life ^TM, traveling and teaching workshops at independent stores and events worldwide. Eileen’s dies combined with her scoreboards are the perfect surface to play with paints and mediums. My favorite at the moment is still the quite versatile Journal .

Favorite Projects: Painted Travel Journals

Keep going, there is more to see!

Kathy Clement
I have a passion for all things paper! I made my first greeting card when I was about 4 years old using my Crayolas and a Doodle Pad. After raising and homeschooling our family of 5, I rediscovered my love for paper, color, pattern and design and started Kathy by Design in 2008. My style is vintage/shabby chic with lots of layers, details, flowers and ribbon. I dabble in mixed media and altered art, but am primarily known for my cards and folios. I love using die cuts in my projects because they add depth, dimension and texture to the finished product. Eileen’s teacup is probably my all time favorite die. My studio is my happy place, and I get totally lost in the creative process. I started my blog in 2013 because my heart was to educate and inspire others to discover the joy of paper crafting.

Wendy Cuskey
Having been a paralegal for over 20 years, I am well familiar with the daily grind of the 9-5 world, etching out pockets of time here and there to hone my craft (usually after kids were in bed until wee hours of the morning). During my employment with Sizzix, I was able to share my eclectic style using many mediums as well as teach project classes to consumers and retailers alike. My real passion is to create projects and teach classes which I hope to start doing again on a regular basis; even if only in my basement! I am excited for the opportunity to share my love of art with and through Eileen; she is a talented, lovely lady and a dear friend.

Favorite Project: Trinket Box made for the Die packaging

Could you pick just one favorite project? 😉

Sarah Lizzie Dodd
I am a full time artist based just outside Chester in the UK. I work with a variety of different materials and mediums! Art and crafting is a great way to express how you are feeing and it’s a great mindfulness activity. I run workshops, online tuition and various other events from my home based studio. One of my favorite dies at the moment is the Display Stand Die and the Tiny Book Die.

Favorite Project: Be Your Own Beautiful Tiny Book

Sue Eldred
I am a DIY, paper crafting, picture taking, creative kind of gal. (Also kind of an organizing nut.) Finding good junk to re-purpose into great treasures is one of my loves and I have an eclectic style. I like clean and simple, shabby, vintage and at times I like to get completely messy. I get a great deal of satisfaction of creating for myself and others.

Favorite Project: Christmas Ornament House

There are so many fabulous designers on the team!

Annette Green
I am a former graphic designer since college and after having our daughter, I turned into a crafting maniac! Scrapbooking, quilting, sewing, card making, stamping, cross-stitching, you name it! For the past 15 years I’ve been a designer and traveling instructor in the paper crafting industry, representing some of the top companies in the biz. I work in my Greenville, SC studio (where we just moved!) every single day making goodies to share online, through classes and events, and also to sell in my Etsy shop. I also love to cook read, exercise and be outdoors as much as possible.

Anita Houston
I love everything about Art and have tried it all, but mostly dabble in Mixed Media, Paper Crafting, General Crafting, Encaustics, and Painting, and I currently have a line of stamps. I’m on the road a lot, teaching and demoing in the U.S., but mostly in Texas as that’s where I’m from. I truly love what I do, and get such a sense of fulfillment when participants in my classes radiate with the joy of creating something. I LOVE using Eileen Hull’s dies, and am thrilled to be part of her team, as well as her friend.

Anne Redfern
I live in the UK and paper crafting is my passion, you can find me creating in my craft room most days! I love mixed media, working in 3D and creating journals and books, mainly using Eileen’s wonderful journal dies.

We’re getting there…

Bona Rivera-Tran
Hi Everyone! My name is Bona Rivera-Tran and I love anything paper craft. I’m a mother to four amazing girls and a wife to a wonderful husband. I’m excited for this new adventure and look forward to sharing with you my projects.

Ginger Ropp
My name is Ginger Ropp and I love creating with paper. I love to make cards, 3D projects, folios and mini albums. I have been actively paper crafting for over 10 years.

Betsy Skagen
Hello! I am Betsy Skagen (which rhymes with toboggan). My careers as news reporter, writer, copy editor, graphic designer, small business owner and mom of special needs individuals helped me develop the skills I now use as artist and craft product designer. Art helps me balance the hectic lifestyle of my ADHD, unicycling and tightrope walking family. I live with my husband, son, daughter and two big dogs in the arctic circle of Minnesota. And while it is true that some of my family really does walk the high wire and ride unicycles, so far only the dogs have mastered counter-surfing. Please join me on my blog for artistic and craft inspiration.

Nicole Wright
I took my hobby where it’s all about playing with crayons and inky fingers … oh then I created a business. I educate through inspiration and technique with the goal of getting the mixed media artist in you to open up and explore your own creativity. I’m an Influencer for Amazon, DecoArt, Dynasty Brushes, Ranger Ink and I’m a Contributing Writer for Creative Scrapbooker Magazine. Are you ready to make a mess?… Trust the process.

Favorite Project: Trinket Box Snowman Ornament

Whew, the Eileen Hull Educator Team is full of talent isn’t it?

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! We are excited to see what the Educator Team has in store for us to see. Speaking of new stuff to see, next week there will be a NEW DIES RELEASE PARTY and BLOG HOP!! You will not want to miss out on that. Stop by here on July 1st. Finally, did you miss last few cork fabric journal creations posts? Find them here, here, and here.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday is below. Check it out for Part 1 of using the Pocket Notebook Die and Belagio Cork Fabric to make a purse!

Cork Fabric Journal Creations!

17 Jun

Yes, MORE cork fabric June Journal creations are here and the collaboration with Belagio continues! The team is really enjoying creating with the Belagio Cork Fabric. Durable and user friendly, the fabric can be easily die cut, sewn by machine, combined with fabric, paper or pretty much any substrate you can think of. Thin sheets of real cork are laminated to a fabric backing so it is very flexible and durable. It’s perfect for covering three dimensional projects like boxes, books, and home decor pieces. Additionally, you can also use it to create 3D flowers and other embellishments… Living up to the Belagio motto: You are only limited by your imagination – this fabric will expand your creative possibilities!

FIVE Journal Projects from the Inspiration Team…

We have a full plate of inspiration coming your way right now (scroll on down!) As always, there is a wide range of styles and projects to get your creative juices flowing. First let’s take a look at a beautiful Notebook Die project from Jenny Marples. Wow! She used new Sizzix Sculpting Foam for the purple flower and I love how the bloom just pops on the natural tones of cork fabric. Her blog post has all the details!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull – cork fabric journal creations for June. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Tonya Trantham has also created a gorgeous Notebook Die project for us to enjoy. She added heavy gel through a stencil to add texture to the cover. You can still see the cork fabric through the gel however and it’s such a lovely effect! See more photos and details on her blog.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull – cork fabric journal creations for June. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Do you ever lose things in the shuffle on your desk? Elizabeth Robinson had that problem with a little notebook she keeps for jotting ideas. She cleverly solved the issue by making a snazzy cover for it using the Pocket Notebook and Trinket Box Dies. I think you’ll agree that it’s a stand out! See her blog post for all the details.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull – cork fabric journal creations for June. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Anna-Karin Evaldsson hasn’t been able to receive international mail because of the slow downs so she didn’t get her Cork Fabric samples in time. Being a very resourceful person however, she created a delightful Tiny Book with some sheets of regular cork from her stash. Check out the tutorial on her blog!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull – June Journals. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Lisa Hoel was inspired by the animal print cork fabric and some cute printed fabric in her stash to create this jungle themed Wrapped Journal. Eileen’s retired Lion & Monkey Die set also added the perfect decorative touch! Head on over to Lisa’s blog for the full tutorial and to see how she stitched up this soft cover.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – cork fabric journal creations for June. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Where can you find Belagio cork fabric?

– Hobby Lobby carries packaged cork in 18″ x 15″ pieces in 9 different patterns in the notions department.
– Two types, a natural and a natural with gold, are sold by the yard at Walmart stores that have fabric departments.
– As for the entire collection, many quilt and craft shops around the country carry it by the yard and in packaged 18″ x 15″ pieces.
– Online the Belagio cork fabric is available on Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

Come by next week for the unveiling of something new!

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! Are you interested in ramping up your journal making mojo? Consider purchasing Eileen’s new Pocket Notebooks e-book, because it will surely spark ideas for your own journal creations. Finally, did you miss last few cork fabric journal creations posts? Find them here and here.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday is below. Check it out and see how Eileen uses fabric from an upholstery sample book to make a little journal perfect for a Father’s Day gift.

June Journals and Belagio Cork Fabric

10 Jun

We are continuing our month of June Journals and the collaboration with Belagio to use their unique, versatile cork fabric. The team is really enjoying working with it! Durable and user friendly, the fabric can be easily die cut, sewn by machine, combined with fabric, paper or pretty much any substrate you can think of. Thin sheets of real cork are laminated to a fabric backing so it is very flexible and durable. It’s perfect for covering three dimensional projects like boxes, books, and home decor pieces. Additionally, you can also use it to create 3D flowers and other embellishments… Living up to the Belagio motto: You are only limited by your imagination – this fabric will expand your creative possibilities!

So, what does the team have for us today?

Why another quartet of fabulous journals for you to feast your eyes upon! Take a look at this beautiful Pocket Notebook journal made by Maggi Harding. The elegance of the cork fabric really shines through. The insides of the journal are elaborately embellished so you won’t want to miss the video flip through on Maggi’s blog post.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull – June Journals with Belagio Cork Fabric collaboration #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Created using the Passport Book Die, Lisa Hoel’s sweet little firefly journal is a gift for a new baby in the family. It will be a special place to record all of the baby’s firsts and new family memories made. As part of the design, Lisa layered different patterns of the cork fabric and can attest that it does indeed die cut and stitch up wonderfully. See her blog for the full tutorial and more photos.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – June Journals with Belagio Cork Fabric collaboration #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Susie Bentz’s project this month shows how metallic accents really add elegance to anything. The simplest details pull it all together! Her Tiny Book and Book Case combo is gorgeous and her closure technique is easy and clever. All the details are on her blog!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull – June Journals with Belagio Cork Fabric collaboration #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Julia Aston is spreading birthday love with her pair of twin Notebooks for a pair of twins just turning 17! What a special gift and I love how she colored in parts of the design on the cork fabric. Travel over to her blog to find out all the details.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull – June Journals with Belagio Cork Fabric collaboration #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Where can you find Belagio cork fabric?

Come by next week to see more June Journals cork fabric magic…

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday is below. While wearing a snazzy tiara she has successfully kept out of the bling loving hands of little Nora, Eileen crafted a Passport Book using recycled materials. Check out our very own Queen of Crafting and learn some new tips and tricks!

Eileen Hull and Belagio Cork Fabric Collaboration!

3 Jun

We have an exciting month ahead for all you Eileen Hull fans! The theme this month is June Journals and Eileen is collaborating with Belagio to use their unique, versatile cork fabric. This durable and user friendly fabric can be easily die cut, sewn by machine, combined with fabric, paper or pretty much any substrate you can think of. Thin sheets of real cork are laminated to a fabric backing so it is very flexible and durable. It is thinner that other cork sheets on the market but that is intentional to make it suitable for many different applications. It’s perfect for covering three dimensional projects like boxes, books, and home decor pieces. It can also be used to create 3D flowers and other embellishments… This fabric lives up to the Belagio motto: You are only limited by your imagination.

Those are the fabric facts ma’am.

Now, let’s see this fabulous fabric put into play by our awesome Inspiration Team! The designers are loving working with this cork fabric. First up is Maggi Harding with this Tiny Book and Case pair. Isn’t it elegant? See more photos and info in her blog post (you won’t want to miss the insides of the Tiny Book…)

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull : Belagio Cork Fabric Collaboration + June Journals = crafting magic! #corkfabric #eileenhull #mymakingstory — The foiling on the fabric adds the zing of bling!

Layers and layers of cork gorgeousness greet us when we see Pam Bray’s beautiful Pocket Notebook. The insides are just as exciting as the outsides too! Head on over to her blog to see all the details and a tutorial.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull : Belagio Cork Fabric Collaboration + June Journals = crafting magic! #corkfabric #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Karen Bearse has created a fabulous journal to hold all her notes and samples from the series of demo videos that Tim Holtz has been doing each week. (I’m right there with you Karen! 😉 ) She has some really great tips about working with the Belagio cork fabric in her blog post so check it out.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull : Belagio Cork Fabric Collaboration + June Journals = crafting magic! #corkfabric #eileenhull #mymakingstory

The Passport Book Die was Mitsyana Wright’s structure of choice to showcase the foiled elegance of the cork paper. She covered all the surfaces, inside and out and topped it off with some beautiful flowers and a sentiment. See her post for a tutorial and all the details!

Mitsyana Wright for Eileen Hull : Belagio Cork Fabric Collaboration + June Journals = crafting magic! #corkfabric #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Where can you find Belagio cork fabric?

• Hobby Lobby carries packaged cork in 18″ x 15″ pieces in 9 different patterns in the notions department.
• There are two types – a natural and a natural with gold at Walmart stores that have fabric departments. It is sold by the yard.
• As for the entire collection, many quilt and craft shops around the country carry it by the yard and in packaged 18″ x 15″ pieces.
• Online the Belagio cork fabric is available on Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

Come by next week to see more cork fabric magic…

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! Interesting in ramping up your journal making mojo? Consider purchasing Eileen’s new Pocket Notebooks e-book, you won’t be sorry. 😉 It will surely spark ideas for your own journal creations.

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. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.