Eileen Hull

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

Sizzix Book Club Chapter Two Tutorials

15 Jun

Hey everyone! Welcome back for another round of Sizzix Book Club Chapter Two Tutorials. I’m happy to announce that many of your local retailers (including online retailers) should have already received the Book Club Chapter Two dies and they will be available on the Sizzix website on July 5th. Here’s some inspiration to get you started with my new collection. The team has some amazing Wrap Journal creations to share with you today let’s check it out.

Sizzix Book Club Chapter Two Tutorials

Julia Aston shares a lucious yellow patent leather Wrap Journal project all buckled up with a saddle strap and grosgrain ribbon. Inside she has included several signatures using black card stock and stamping with white ink.

This journal is truly a sight to behold so head to Julia’s Blog and prepare to be inspired.

Pam Bray shares a cool and colorful Wrap Journal creation just dripping with Alcohol Inks and artful embellishments. Pam used my Basket Weave embossing folder to add texture to her cover and accented it with a blend of bright alcohol ink colors.

Inside Pam has a clever technique for creating quick and easy signatures so be sure to check out her detailed tutorial HERE.

Anne Redfern shares a fabulous felt covered Wrap Journal adorned with lace and other “Lovely details. A wool felted heart and heart shaped rhinestone add to the allure of this journal.

Visit Anne’s Blog for a full tutorial and tips on how to create signatures for your Wrap Journal using the Passport Book die.

Maggi Harding shares a cheerful Holiday themed Wrap Journal decked like the halls with bells, trinkets, snowflakes, flowers and jolly old St. Nick. Inside the pages of Maggi’s magical journal she has used the Credit Card Sleeve and Tags dies to add interest to her journal inside and out!

It’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit so take a trip to Maggi’s blog for a look inside her Holiday Wrap Journal.

Tonya Trantham shares a whimsical, winged Wrap Journal sure to make your creative heart flutter! Inside Tonya’s journal butterflies and winged beauties abound. Each page is expertly crafted with die cuts, images and more!

Flutter over to Tonya’s Blog for a look at each magical page.

Lisa Hoel shares a wrap journal project that’s pure fun inside and out. Lisa’s “Fun and Games” journal features game boards, game pieces, and even monopoly money from a variety of favorite board games.

From the cover to the inside to the hanging embellishments adorning the spine you’re sure to have some fun checking out Lisa’s Fun and Games Wrap Journal Tutorial.

Hope you’ve enjoyed these amazing wrap journals. Stay tuned for more Sizzix Book Club Chapter Two Tutorials next week. Be sure to check your local stores for my new collection.

Eileen

Book Club Chapter 2 a New Sizzix Collection from Eileen Hull

8 Jun

Hello everyone! My Book Club Chapter 2 Sizzix Collection is finally here! My latest collection features the much anticipated Wrap Journal die, Journal Cards, Journal Words, Borders and more. This collection was designed to complement my previous collection Book Club. Dies from both collections can be mixed and matched for an endless amount of creative possibilities. The Inspiration Team will be sharing full tutorials of their Book Club Chapter 2 creations all month long. Come take a look at what the team has to share with you today!

Book Club Chapter 2 a New Sizzix Collection from Eileen Hull

Pam Bray shares a Wrap Journal project that epitomizes just how well the Book Club and Book Club Chapter 2 collections work together. Each gorgeous page is filled with die cuts from both collections and the results are WOW-worthy! Pam colored her journal cover with my Clearsnap Blends inks using a clever technique to achieve that golden glimmer.

Head to Pam’s Blog for all the details on her Colorbox Blends technique and a look inside at the lovely pages of her Wrap Journal.

Lisa Hoel shares a bright and beautiful butterfly Wrap Journal all decked out in Distress Oxide inks. Lisa used a variety of cuts from her Sizzix stash to decorate her journal cover. Wait till you see how she created her signatures. Not to mention, her oh so clever idea for a closure.

I don’t want to spill all the beans so be sure to check out Lisa’s full tutorial HERE.

Maggi Harding shares a magnificent Wrap Journal project tied up with twine. Maggi’s creation features gorgeous papers from Stamperia and die cuts from both Book Club collections. She’s even included a video flip through so you can marvel over every glorious detail.

Run, don’t walk over to Maggi’s blog for a look at this fabulous Wrap Journal project.

Tracy Evans shares a Wrap Journal project literally bursting at the seams with texture. Fibers, felt, stitching, lace and more adorn this gorgeous tactile journal. I can almost feel the mix of textures just by looking at it can’t you?

Don’t miss Tracy’s tutorial and more lovely photos HERE.

Julia Aston shares a couple of clever card projects using the Journaling Cards from Book Club 2 and several dies from the original Book Club Collection. Julia’s project shows just how versatile the Book Club collections can be!

Visit Julia’s Blog for an in depth look at how to use Book Club dies for your own card making adventures.

I do hope you’ve enjoyed these inspiring creations from the team. I know I have! Stay tuned all month long for more Book Club Chapter 2 inspiration. Be sure to check your local stores for my latest collection. You can shop for dies used in these projects HERE.

Eileen

Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials

5 Jun

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again to share more Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials. We’ve seen tons of Floral inspired creations the past few weeks and have some fresh picked projects and a recap of all the flowery goodness we’ve seen along the way. Have a seat and stop to smell the flowers with us.

Eileen Hull Paper Flower Tutorials

Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials

We can always count on Jonathan Fong to give us a fresh take on how to use our dies in creative new ways. This time around Jonathan has taken us to the fine art level with his Van Gogh Starry Night Floral collage! Can you believe this masterpiece was created entirely from a mix of cuts from my flower dies?

Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials: Van Gogh Starry Night Floral Collage by Jonathan Fong

Head to Jonathan’s blog for a fine art lesson using Sizzix dies and see if you can spot all the dies he used to create this stunning collage.

Lisa Hoel shares a show stopping, jaw dropping, Vintage Tea Cup Floral Pin Cushion project embroidered to perfection! Lisa is no stranger to cleverly crafted pin cushion projects but she has certainly outdone herself on this one. Check out the embroidery details on the Heart and Soul Flower die cuts…unbelievable!

Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials: Vintage Tea Cup Embroidered Flower Pin Cushions by Lisa Hoel

Check out Lisa’s blog for more details and gorgeous stitching.

Elizabeth Robinson shares a gorgeous flower card using the Embroidery Hoop and several Thinlits dies from my most recent Book Club collection. Elizabeth used some cool techniques to give her tiny blooms dimension which she shares with you in detail on her blog.

Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials: Embroidery Hoop Flower Card by Elizabeth Robinson

Don’t miss Elizabeth’s in depth tutorial on how she created this lovely card HERE.

Karen Bearse has added to her Floral Journal from last week with die cuts colored with my Clearsnap Blends inks. I just love the vibrant colors she has achieved with the use of the Blends and the placement of the die cuts add so much interest to her journal pages.

Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials: Floral Journal Pages with Clearsnap Blends by Karen Bearse

Visit Karen’s blog for more details on how to decorate your own journal pages with die cuts and Clearsnap Blends!

Wow! We sure have seen a lot of Floral fun projects the past few weeks. If you missed any of the amazing Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials shared you can catch up with all of the inspiration by following the links below. Join us later this week for new projects and tutorials featuring my Book Club Chapter Two collection.

Eileen Hull Paper Flower Projects and Tutorials

*You can find all of the dies used in these projects and more HERE.

Sizzix Paper Flower Projects to Try

25 May

It’s a beautiful day for some Sizzix Paper Flower Projects! If you are stateside and celebrating Memorial Day weekend I hope you get some crafty time to try out some of these inspired floral creations from the Inspiration Team. Throughout the month of May the team has been sharing creative ideas using my Sizzix Flower dies and more! Have a look at what’s blooming this week.

Sizzix Paper Flower Projects

A tisket a tasket Nicole Wright has a beautiful blooming basket to share! Nicole got inky with Dylusions sprays and my Pansy die to create her beautiful blooms for sale. She also used the Basket die to hold her bold and beautifully colored blooms.

Visit Nicole’s Blog for a colorful tutorial on how to create your own basket of blooms.

Michelle Zerull shares a lovely blooming branch creation just bursting with shades of blue! Michelle used a tiny flower die included in the Bookmark Tag and Pocket set to create this lovely decor piece.

Check out Michelle’s blog for more details on how to create a blooming branch of your own.

Karen Bearse shares a happy, colorful journal using the the Journal Die with Dylusions inks, stamps and stencils. Karen added dimension and texture to her journal cover with Dylusions dyed crinoline Heart Petal die cuts.

Head to Karen’s blog for deep dive into her clever Sizzix and Dylusions techniques.

Anne Redfern takes us back to the Artist Trading Block days with a gorgeous floral ATB! Anne colored her ATB with my Clearsnap Blends ink ad added interest to her creation with AALL and Create stamps designed by IT member Tracy Evans! The beautiful bloom on top of the ATB was created using the Pansy die!

Visit Anne’s Blog and get inspired to bring the Artist Trading Block love back.

Pam Bray shares a gorgeous garden party invitation using the House Pocket and Romance Flower dies. Pam’s project includes stitched edges, inking with Clearsnap Blends and wire elements created using my Twist and Style tool.

Check out Pam’s tutorial on how to create your own House Pocket Invitations.

Are you as inspired as I am to try out these Sizzix Paper Flower Projects? I can’t wait to give some of these a go this weekend. Hope you have a chance to relax, make some art and enjoy the weekend.

Eileen