Eileen Hull

Stenciled Embossed Journal

15 Aug

Hi everyone- I am so excited and honored to be part of the Stencil Girl/Emerald Creek Blog Hop and am sharing my Stenciled Embossed Journal!

I was sent some gorgeous stencils and intriguing powders, charms and brads. The challenge was for each designer to combine these products in a unique way and I love that!

My thought always turns toward making books because there is so much you can do with them. I decided to use this gorgeous allover stencil by Janet Joehlin using my ColorBox Blends inks from Clearsnap and add them to my new Sizzix Wrapped Journal.

I die cut the Journal from matboard as this is a ScoreBoards die- designed to cut and score thick material like matboard- anything up to 1/16″. I love working with matboard as it gives a rigidity and structure to books, boxes and folders.

In the journey of creating, plans for what I pictured happening changed 🙂 You know what I mean… I started by tracing the stencil with a Pigma pen- I wanted to give definition to the edges of the stencil pattern.

Then I dragged streaks of Stop, Sunshine, Tutu and Golden Blends inks down the Journal cover

Here’s the front Journal cover.

After positioning the stencil on top, I added my Coconut Blends pigment inks to give the Ancient Amber embossing powder a good base to stick to.

Add embossing powder.

Love the magic of watching the powder melting and changing before your eyes!

I used the same Blends colors to stencil the inside of the Wrapped Journal.

Laced it up with 1 mm elastic…

I then added my insert pages- more photos coming soon!

I finished the edges using a water brush and Stop ink.

I found some foam numbers for the upcoming year and decided to try and emboss them with Oil Rubbed Bronze powder using Mixed Medi Medium as an adhesive. I was not sure how it would work becuse I was afraid that the heat tool would melt the foam, but it worked fine! I then added my insert pages- more photos coming soon…

And there you have the finished Stenciled Embossed Journal!

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Blog Hop Order:

August 15

Mary Beth Shaw

Seth Apter

Gwen Lafleur

Kim Evans

Eileen Hull

August 16

Mary C. Nasser

Tina Walker

Josefine Fourage

Jenny Marples

August 17

Debi Adams

Janet Joehlin

Emma Ivemey

Katelyn Grosart

Vicki Garrett

Thanks so much for visiting the hop and taking a look at my Stenciled Embossed Journal. Make sure to check out all of the artists and prepare to be inspired!

Ultimate List of Colorbox Blends Projects

7 Aug

Hey everyone! This past month the Inspiration Team has been sharing creative ways to use my blends inks. Today we are sharing Ultimate List of Colorbox Blends Projects and Tutorials. You’ll find a variety of projects from journals to cards to try your hand at inking with my Blends. Let’s have a look at what the team has in store for you today. You can find links to previous projects at the end of this post.

Ultimate List of Colorbox Blends Projects

Maggi Harding shares a gorgeous Wrap Journal project featuring Colorbox Blends, Book Club 2 dies and Stamperia papers. This journal is oh so cool in deep blue hues accented by pretty Stamperia papers.

Head to Maggi’s blog for a look inside at each perfect page and a tutorial on how to create this lovely look.

Susie Bentz shares an incredible card collection using Book Club 2 dies and Colorbox Blend. This series of card projects is sure to inspire you to get creative with my inks and Sizzix dies. This is just a sampling of the card tutorials Susie has in store for you.

Don’t miss Susie’s roundup of these amazing card creations where you will find links to five fun tutorials.

Nicole Wright also shares a card project chock full of watercolor techniques using Blends and her own stamp line from Emerald Creek. This card creation is stunning in green and blue hues and accented with watercolored Pansy Flower die cuts.

Head to Nicole’s Blog for an inspiring Blends Watercolor card tutorial.

Karen Bearse shares a Journal Card tutorial that you can use to add to your journaling and planner project. Karen’s tutorial is filled with Colorbox Blends tips and techniques and there is even a helpful video to get you blending with ease.

Check out Karen’s creative video tutorial on her blog.

Tonya Trantham shares a beautiful Wrap Journal project just for Baby! Sweet little embossed clouds adorn the cover in turquoise with patterned paper letters and itty bitty stars. Inside, Tonya used the Book Plates and Hinges die to accent her pages with Colorbox Blends.

Visit Tonya’s Blog for more details and photos of this sweet journal project.

Hope you’ve enjoyed the Ultimate List of Colorbox Blends Projects you can catch up on all the projects shared this past month by following the links below.

Stay tuned later in the week for more inspiring projects from the team!

Eileen

Creating with Clearsnap ColorBox Blends

24 Jul

Hey everyone! All month long the Inspiration Team is creating with Clearsnap ColorBox Blends and sharing there projects and tutorials with you. We’ve seen lots of inspiring ideas so far. Today we have even more innovative ways to use my line of pigment inks for inking, stenciling, stamping and more!

Creating with Clearsnap ColorBox Blends

Jenny Marples shares a sensational Seashell Journal bursting with Blends inks and creative ingenuity. Jenny’s inspired creation features Book Club 2 dies, several colors of Colorbox Blends, Seth Apter Texture powders and quite a few new techniques you’ll definitely want to try.

Don’t miss Jenny’s in depth tutorial on how to create this gorgeous Sea Shell Journal HERE.

Diana Hetherington shares a darling Rainbow Daisy Journal filled with inky details inside and out! Diana used ColorBox Blends in some cool new ways to achieve this artful, inked up look.

Head to Diana’s Blog for more creative details on how to use Colorbox Blends Inks to get this look in your own projects.

Susie Bentz shares a super cute Cocktail Journal complete with lots of ColorBox Blends inking, stamping, and stenciling techniques! From cover to signatures Susie’s cute cocktail journal contains tons of techniques for you to try.

Visit Susie’s Blog for all the inky details on this colorful Cocktail Journal.

Lisa Hoel shares a card project she created as part of a sketch challenge with DCWV. Lisa’s creation features a wide variety of Colorbox Blends inks and Eileen Hull dies past and present.

Visit Lisa’s Blog for more steps, details and a look at how she used blends to create her own colored papers for die cutting.

Pam Bray shares a LOVE-ly card project with a rustic color scheme. Pam’s card creation features Journaling Cards from Book Club 2 and Textured Impressions folders from past collection.

Visit Pam’s Blog for a detailed tutorial on how she created this card with ColorBox Blends and Eileen Hull Sizzix dies.

Julia Aston shares an adorable birthday box she created for her niece. This pretty in pink creation features the Wrap Journal and Trinket Box as a base and several other Book Club 2 dies were used to embellish. Trinkets and photos are included within making for one very special Birthday surprise.

Visit Julia’s Blog for more details on this fabulous Birthday Box.

Hope you’ve enjoyed Creating with Clearsnap ColorBox Blends today and are inspired to give some of these projects a try. Stay tuned next week for more projects using my Clearsnap ColorBox Blends!

Eileen

Clearsnap Colorbox Blends Projects to Try

12 Jul

Hey everyone! This month the Inspiration Team will be sharing Clearsnap Colorbox Blends Projects. ColorBox Blends Inks are my line of pigment inks that have recently received a makeover and a fresh batch of colors. You can use these inks in a variety of ways such as painting, embossing and more. Let’s take a look at the amazing Clearsnap Colorbox Blends Projects the team has in store for you this week.

Clearsnap Colorbox Blends Projects

Pam Bray shares a gorgeous mixed media canvas using DecoArt Media and a variety of Sizzix Die cuts colored with ColorBox Blends. The canvas is decorated with Floral die cuts from Paper Flower Party and Journaling Cards from Book Club 2 plus more!

Head to Pam’s blog for more details on how she assembled this lovely mixed media canvas.

Anne Redfern shares an inspired faux metal wrap journal project. Anne’s creation features AALL and Create stencils gilding wax and ColorBox Blends ink to achieve this fun faux metal look. Inside she has used the Credit Card Sleeves die to add pockets to her journal pages.

Visit Anne’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Faux Metal Wrap Journal.

Julia Aston also shares a wrap journal creation. This project is beautiful inside and out! She used quite a few dies from Book Club 2 plus Paper Flower Party dies like the Spring Leaves and Heart and Soul Flower to decorate her cover.

You won’t want to miss Julia’s detailed tutorial (and a look inside at all the gorgeous pages) on how she created this fun filled Wrap Journal.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares a lovely card project bursting with Colorbox Blends inks and several dies from my new Book Club 2 Collection. This card creation proves that you can use my latest collection for a variety of projects beyond journals.

Visit AK’s Blog for tips on inking, stenciling, embossing and using Book Club 2 dies for your own card creations.

Tracy Evan’s shares a gorgeous Under the Sea Wrap Journal creation with a hidden Trinket Box inside! Not only is this one cool and clever project but she also shares several ways to use Colorbox Blends inks.

You’ll learn how to use Blends to ink over embossing, paint embellishments and more! Head to Tracy’s Blog for all the details.

Elizabeth Robinson has an oh-so-lovely card make to share. She used the Heart Journaling Cards with the Flower and Leaves Cards covered in Blends inks to create this lovely masterpiece.

Have a look at all the inky goodness she’s put into this card project at Elizabeth’s Blog.

Maggi Harding shares another amazing Wrap Journal Purse project. The outside is embossed and soaked in rich hues of Colorbox Blends and decorated with Flowers and Graphic 45 papers. Inside, her pretty purse contains a bonus Passport Book mini journal.

Visit Maggi’s Blog for a video and more deets on this beautiful project.

Hope you’ve enjoyed these amazing Clearsnap Colorbox Blends Projects. The possibilities with these versatile inks are truly endless! You can shop for Colorbox Blends inks and Book Club 2 Sizzix dies and more in my Etsy Store. You can also check your local stores, online retailers or my Sizzix Catalog HERE.

For more Wrap Journals and Book Club Chapter 2 inspiration check out this post filled with tips and Tutorials!

Eileen

Sizzix Book Club Chapter 2 Wrap Journal Tutorials

3 Jul

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back with the mother load of Sizzix Book Club Chapter 2 Wrap Journal Tutorials. This past month the team has been sharing creative projects featuring my Book Club Chapter 2 collection and man have we seen some amazing creations! We have lots of Wrap Journals to inspire you today and a recap at the end of all the creative makes we’ve seen so far.

Sizzix Book Club Chapter 2 Wrap Journal Tutorials

Lisa Hoel shares a super cool Computer Wrap Journal project. Lisa’s creation features all kinds of bits and bobs from REAL computers that give this project a bolt of tech along with a serious jolt of creativity! In her sensational mixed-media style Lisa shares clever ways to add computer parts to your projects along with tips and tricks to make your signatures and pages really stand out.

Beep, Bop, Boop over to Lisa’s Blog for more technical details on this amazing project.

Per usual, Jonathan Fong has found a use for the Wrap Journal that has nothing to do with journaling. This clever use of one of my Sizzix dies may be his cutest on yet! Prepare to say awwww when you see this adorable Doggie Backpack he’s made.

Run over to Jonathan’s Blog to find out how to make your own Doggie Backpack with the Wrap Journal Die and Kunin Felt.

Mitsyana Wright shares an adorable Wrap Journal creation featuring a plethora of Eileen Hull products and the “No Prob Llama” stack from DCWV. Mitsyana, used papers from this cute stack to accentuate her cover. She also used the Flowers and Leaves Journaling cards to create lovely 3D blooms.

Head to Mitsyana’s Blog for more details on how to use my Blends Inks with embossing folders and a creative way to add signatures with ease!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares a Wrap Journal project that really showcases the Book Club 2 dies. This project features the Journaling Cards, Journaling Words, and Dina Wakley Media paints. Such a lovely textured cover don’t you think?

Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for more details on how to create this journal cover with the Book Club 2 dies.

Karen Bearse shares a gorgeous Seahorse Journal covered in deep sea blue hues and Deco Art Media Crackle paste. So much texture on this cover. The sea themed gems and adornments really tie it all together.

Dive into Karen’s Deep Sea Tutorial on how to create this sensational Seahorse Journal.

Diana Hetherington shares a fun Floral Wrap Journal featuring a faux leather cover and patterned paper signature. Inside Diana used the Journaling Cards to add elegance and interest to her signatures.

Stop by Diana’s Blog for more details and a look inside this lovely Floral Wrap Journal.

Tonya Trantham shares a selection of Wrap Journal projects like this leafy green Nature Journal.

She also has a fun Felt Wrap Journal oh so pretty in peaches and cream.

Check out Tonya’s Tutorial HERE and see how she used the Book Club 2 Collection to decorate her journal inside and out.

Last, but certainly not least Susie Bentz shares a gorgeous Faux Leather Wrap Journal. Susie used the Journaling Cards along with three different colors of Faux Leather adhered with Thermoweb to Mat Board to create this stunning cover.

Check out Susie’s tutorial and learn how to use faux leather with the Book Club 2 dies.

Jenny Marples shares a fun Faux Suede Wrap Journal project filled with Book Club Chapter 2 dies and Tim Holtz goodies on each and every page.

Visit Jenny’s blog for a peek inside this fun Faux Suede Journal.

Elizabeth Robinson has a soft hued Wrap Journal created with Colorbox Blends inks and a gelli plate. The blends inks give this journal such a lovely pastel color.

Take a trip to Elizabeth’s Blog for more details and pretty pictures.

Wow! Talk about Wrap Journal Inspiration! We’ve seen so many amazing projects using my new Book Club 2 dies this past month. If you missed any of these inspiring projects you can check them out by following the links below…

Sizzix Book Club Chapter 2 Wrap Journal Tutorials and More!

Want to get your hands on the Wrap Journal Die and other dies from the Book Club 2 Collection?

You can find them in your local stores, many online retailers or check out my Etsy Shop and Sizzix Catalog HERE.

Stay tuned later this week for fresh projects and tutorials using my Clearsnap Blends inks. You can check out Clearsnap Blends Ink Creations and more Wrap Journals HERE.

Eileen

Eileen Hull Sizzix Book Club Two Project Ideas

22 Jun

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with more Eileen Hull Sizzix Book Club Two Project Ideas! My latest collection complements my previous collection Book Club. Both collections can be used for journaling, card making, mixed-media projects and so much more! Let’s have a look at some of the project ideas the team has in store for you this week.

Eileen Hull Sizzix Book Club Two Project Ideas

Maggi Harding shares a cute and clever way to use the Wrap Journal and Passport Book dies. The clever lass has turned them into a pretty purse and mini clutch that fit inside of each other. This project is just too cute not to mention how cool it is to find a use for the Wrap Journal that has nothing to do with journaling!

Visit Maggi’s Blog for more details on how to create this dynamic duo.

Tracy Evans shares a drop dead gorgeous Fabric-Leather Wrap Journal. Tracy’s Journal features an embossed design accented with wax. She’s also included cuts from the Journal Words Die on the inside and out.

Travel to Tracy’s Blog for more gorgeous photos and details on this fabulous wrap journal project.

Susie Bentz shares some adorable Cards she created using the Journaling Card Dies. These cards are so clever and cute! You can whip these up in a flash for any occasion.

Stop by Susie’s blog to see how to use the Journaling Card dies for your next card project.

Nicole Wright shares a fun Travel Journal that can hold your passport along with memories and mementos from your trip. Nicole’s Project is cut from patent leather and finished off with a velcro enclosure.

Travel to Nicole’s Blog for a clever way to use patent leather in your journals and more inspiring details on her Travel Journal/Passport holder.

Tonya Trantham shares a gorgeous greeting card using the Journaling Cards die. This lovely make is covered in pretty papers, pockets, and textured trims. I just love the use of the Journaling Cards for card making projects don’t you?

Head to Tonya’s Blog for a in debth look at how she created her “Love Notes” Card.

Julia Aston shares a fun felt wrapped Zentangle Journal project. This sweet journal is tied up with a wide striped grosgrain ribbon that adds a touch of simple elegance. Inside, she’s included plenty of signatures to doodle her Zentangles on.

Stop by Julia’s Blog for all the details on how to create your own Zentangle Wrap Journal.

Hope you’ve enjoyed these inspiring Eileen Hull Sizzix Book Club Two Project Ideas. You can check your local stores for Book Club and Book Club 2 dies or shop my Etsy Store. The collection will officially be available on the Sizzix Website on July 5th!

Thanks for stopping by!

Eileen