Eileen Hull

Sunshine Felt Wallet

9 Aug

Eileen here today to share this fun Sunshine Felt Wallet!

I made it using the Sizzix Journal, House Pocket and Words Stitchlits dies and felt!

Extend the use of your Journal die. Die cut it from felt and you have a cool wallet for your credit cards, phone and even a journal insert! Twist up a strap with the Twist & Style tool from Sizzix to complete the look.

Tools:

661906 Sizzix Scoreboards Journal Die by Eileen Hull
661902 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 9PK – House Pocket Stitchlits
661904 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 11PK – Word Stitchlits
661903 Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 13PK – Stitchy Flowers & Leaf
661113 Twist & Style tool
Rotary cutter
Self healing mat

Materials:

Journal Die
Kunin Eco-Fi smoke and turquoise felt- 12” x 18” piece
Jump ring- 1/4”
Embroidery floss and yarn
Wool felt scraps- multi colored
Chenille needle
Scissors
FabriTac from Beacon

Cut:

Die cut three Journal covers from smoke felt and one cover from turquoise felt. Die cut one tab (on die) from turquoise.

Smoke Piece #1 Cut two strips measuring 2” and 2 1/4”.

Turquoise Piece Cut two strips measuring 2 1/2” and 2 3/4”.

Instructions:

Smoke Piece #2– Wallet front- Arrange the Words Stitchlits to spell the phrase “You are my sunshine” from Words Stitchlits making sure to orient it with the binding holes on top, to create the front of the wallet. Use embroidery floss to stitch the words in desired floss colors. Die cut 13 hearts from scrap felt and arrange on wallet front. Glue or stitch in place. Place 2 1/2” turquoise strip on back of cover (match rounded corners) and place 2 1/4” smoke strip below on other side leaving a small gap in between pieces. Stitch layers together on sewing machine. Blanket stitch around three sides excluding binding side.
Smoke Piece #3 Wallet back. Place 2 3/4” turquoise strip on the bottom (rounded side). Add 2” strip of smoke felt on top of turquoise. On sewing machine stitch layers together. Run a seam down the middle to form a credit card divider. Blanket stitch around three sides excluding binding side.
Create wallet by matching up two pieces of smoke felt with binding strip sections together and pockets inside. Machine stitch across top of wallet. Blanket stitch over top seam.
Die cut several small felt flowers and leaves for inside flap latch. Layer flowers on aqua tab and hand stitch to top side of the wallet flap. Stick small Velcro dot on end. The non-fuzzy side will stick to the felt. Use this pocket for phone or Journal inserts.
Punch a 3/16” hole inside the wallet with the Cropadile. Add silver eyelet. With Twist & Style tool, twist a yarn strap for bag. Thread through jump rings and tie at top.
Add a journal insert, pen and credit card and you are ready for anything!

I also figured out that I can fit a Journal insert book inside in case I need my shopping list with me 🙂

Thanks for stopping by to see this Sunshine Felt Wallet!

Sizzix Heartfelt Fabric Journal

8 Aug

Dig into your fabric stash and make this Sizzix Heartfelt Fabric Journal! All you need to make the Journal cover is a fat quarter and some ThermoWeb Foam Adhesive.

This is such a fun way to use up your fat quarters and at the same time create a pretty journal to give or use! I did a Facebook Live video showing how I made mine- see it here:

Making this project makes me realize how much I love fabric- guess that explains why I have been collecting it forever! So happy there is finally a quick, easy, pretty and practical way to use it 🙂

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The Paper Trail

I hope you will join me when I leave on September 7. Scotty, my vintage trailer, and I are headed north to Calgary, Alberta in Canada. This will be our second international trip and I will be gone for two months teaching and traveling. I say you should join me. But you don’t actually have to go- you can watch on line and see what is happening throughout the trip. Some days on the road I wish I was home in my recliner watching TV. But then I think of all the great people I will meet and the adventures I will have and am glad I went… Anyway, I would love for you to ride along- just follow me on my Instagram and Facebook pages 🙂

Sizzix Journal Mini

8 Aug

Create this Sizzix Journal Mini by trimming down the Sizzix Journal die to make an adorable little mini version! Great for small projects or gifts…

Enabler Alert

Have you gotten your Journal yet? I have some in my Etsy store so if you are in need 🙂

I did a Facebook Live about this project- you can view it here:

This book was so much fun I made two- the extra one I gave one to my friend’s daughter who was getting married. I tucked their wedding check inside an envelope attached in the book. Such a fun party they had!

I am gearing up for the Paper Trail 15. I need to figure out how many total miles I have driven on all Paper Trail trips but what notebook did I keep track of the mileage in? If only I had kept the info in a handy Traveler’s Notebook… 🙂

Thanks for visiting! Eileen

Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies

5 Aug

Hello everyone! This month the Inspiration Team will be sharing Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies. In order to get the most out of our Sizzix dies it’s important to think outside the box. The creative possibilities are truly endless when we add some imagination into our creative process. All month long you’ll find inspired ideas for using your Sizzix dies in unexpected ways

Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies

Pam Bray shares a fabulous floral tablet organizer. Using the Journal Die along with Stitchy Flowers and the Heartfelt Paper Stack Pam has created a lovely space to stay organized. Inside and out Pam’a project contains felt flowers, textured trims and mixed media techniques. She also used an old favorite die from a previous collection as an enclosure. Can you guess which one?

Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies: Tablet Organizer by Pam Bray

Head to Pam’s Blog and take notes as she takes you through all the steps to create your own Tablet Organizer.

Tracy Evans has an oh so clever new use for the Journal and Cantilever dies. She’s combined these two dies to create a sensational mini shadowbox! Inside and out this project speaks to Tracy’s mixed media skills from the carefully placed imagery down to the stitching and stenciling. These wee shadowboxes are something else but just wait till you see her inspired cover design….WOW!

Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies: Mini Shadow Box Journal by Tracy Evans

Visit Tracy’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create this Mini Shadowbox Journal.

Hope you’ve enjoyed these unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies. There’s always an unexpected way to use your Sizzix dies new and old. All you need is a little imagination! Do you have a unique way to create with Eileen Hull Sizzix dies? Be sure to share your creations on my Facebook Page.

Eileen

Sizzix Journal Techniques and Tutorials

28 Jul

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team has been working hard this month to bring you Sizzix Journal Techniques and Tutorials. We’ve seen some amazing creations so far and today we have even more plus a few non-journal projects using my Heartfelt Collection…you’re in for a treat!

Sizzix Journal Techniques and Tutorials

Lisa Hoel starts us off with an absolutely breathtaking Mermaid Journal. If the cover is any indication of how awesome this journal is just wait till you see the inside! Lisa’s use of color and imagery is sure to make your artful heart swell with joy.

DO. NOT. Miss this sensational creation…head to Lisa’s blog for a look inside and a video!

Karen Bearse shares a Bo Bunny Journal chock full of creative techniques including embossed foil and resin paper flowers! Karen used several dies from the Heartfelt collection in her unique techniques and the results are marvelous!

Visit Karen’s Blog for more gorgeous details, steps and instructions.

Julia Aston has a gorgeous Garden Verse Journal to inspire you! Her Monocrhomatic cover was created with Distress Oxides and Mica Sprays, then decorated with a whole lotta Heartfelt die cuts. Can you guess which ones? The pages inside are just as lovely as the outside and each contain a nifty trick or two.

Check out Julia’s blog for more tips and tricks plus a look inside her gorgeous Garden Journal.

Diana Hetherington has a fabulous felt Gratitude Journal to share with you today. Felt is oh so fun to create with and Diana’s cover is pure joy! Eileen Hull Sizzix Die cuts past and present are represented here. I just adore the old favorite bird die nestled into the new stitchy flowers.

Fly on over to Diana’s blog for more details and a look inside her fun felt Gratitude Journal.

Mitsyana Wright shares a drop dead gorgeous Floral Journal that you’re sure to love! Mitsyana’s flower making skills are unmatched in her ability to create realistic looking flowers out of plain old paper.

You won’t want to miss Mitsyana’s detailed tutorial on how she put this lovely journal together.

The Heartfelt collection is more than just journals, our next two projects take a break from journaling and show you how to really get creative with the Heartfelt Sizzix Collection.

Michelle Zerull shares a breathtaking Floral Favor Basket design complete with fancy fringe and glittered stitchy flowers. This looks like an expensive piece you would find in a fancy boutique, but Michelle is sharing her secrets on how you can create this fancy floral favor basket yourself.

Visit Michelle’s blog for all the lovely details!

Jonathan Fong is no stranger to creative ways to use a Sizzix die. His latest project with the Heartfelt Collection is not just creative it’s also delicious! How clever are these Heartfelt Quesadillas? I don’t know about you but I’d sure like to dig into these adorable Heartfelt House Pocket delights.

Get the recipe and all the steps to create your own Heartfelt Quesadillas at Jonathan’s Blog.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks round of Sizzix Journal Techniques and Tutorials…stay tuned for more next week!

Eileen

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas

21 Jul

Hey everyone! The inspiration team is back with more Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas to awe and inspire you. All month long you’ll see unique ways to use my new Heartfelt Sizzix Collection along with the uber popular Journal Die. Let’s see what the IT has in store for us today…

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas

Anna-Karin Evaldsson starts us off with a gorgeous Seaside Journal just brimming with pretty patterned papers and technique. Stitchy Flowers, binding tips, and patterned journal cards are all within the pages of this journal and AK’s tutorial.

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas: Seaside Journal Tutorial by Anna Karin Evaldsson

Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for more lovely details.

Tonya Trantham shares a “Blah-Blah” Journal is anything but! Each page is uniquely crafted to include pockets, envelopes and even book marks.

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas: Blah-Blah Journal Tutorial by Tonya Trantham

Check out Tonya’s Blog for more clever details.

Susie Bentz shares a gorgeous canvas. featuring the stitchy flowers. Susie’s technique can be used for home decor, scrapbooking and journaling alike!

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas: Sizzix Stitchy Flowers Canvas by Susie Bentz

Head to Susie’s Blog for more details and steps

Last but certainly not least Jenny Marples shares a vintage sewing travelers journal that is sure to amaze and inspire you. Tons of Dina Wakley Media Techniques are included and just wait till you see the pages inside!!

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas: Vintage Sewing Travelers Journal by Jenny Marples

Visit Jenny’s Blog for more details and a video on how to create this stunning journal.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas! We’ll see you soon with more inspiring tutorials.

Eileen