ATB Archives - Eileen Hull

Halloween Sizzix Projects

21 Sep

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with more Halloween Sizzix Projects to help you get a jump start on holiday crafting. You’ll find all kinds of creations from fabric flowers to clever treat containers featuring Eileen Sizzix dies from the past and present. Plus, totally twisted ways to use my new Twist and Style Tool. Let’s take a trip to Halloween town with my Inspiration Team who’s so talented it’s SCARY!

Halloween Sizzix Projects

Lisa Hoel used my Romance Flower Die to create fabric flowers in fun fall colors. My re-released 3-D vase die makes a lovely container to house her Halloween Blooms. Looks like Lisa has been using the twist and style tool to add wired ghost and bat die cuts to her fabulous Halloween Flower Centerpiece!

Visit Lisa’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Halloween Flower Centerpiece!

Donna Budzynski has two delightful Halloween creations to share. Get ready for a creative lightbulb to go off when you see how Donna created this Haunted Hot Air Balloon ATB! Your creativity will soar to new heights with Donna’s twist and style tool techniques.

I’m sure Donna won’t mind if you “eyeball” her next project, a totally twisted Halloween treat canister!

Stop by Donna’s Blog to learn how to use my ATB and Canister dies with the twist and style tool to create these Halloween Sizzix Projects.

Diana Hetherington has a super creative (and creepy) use for my 3-D vase die. The clever lass has used it as a nifty lampshade for her haunted Halloween Lamp treat container!

Visit Diana’s Blog as she shines a creative light on how she created this innovative Sizzix project.

Pam Bray has a lovely Floral Thanksgiving centerpiece that doubles as a candy holder! Pretty papers and Paper Flower Party Blooms adorn this fun fall centerpiece.

Stop by Pam’s Blog and be sure to Thank her for the fun tutorial.

Tonya Trantham treats us to a Whimsical Witch Candy Box! What a cute idea to use my Cookie Box die to create an adorable witch…just add a hat! Tonya decorated her witch’s hat with flower die cuts from my Paper Flower Party collection and my Twist and Style tool.

Head to Tonya’s Blog to learn more about this wonderfully whimsical Witch Candy Box project!

Hope you enjoyed this weeks round up of Halloween Sizzix Projects! If you missed any of the previous Holiday Sizzix projects you can check them out by following the links below…

Week 1

Week 2

Stay tuned for more Holiday Jump Start creations next week.

Eileen

Sizzix Candy Drawer Project Ideas

6 Feb

Hey everyone! Today the Inspiration Team is sharing some sensational Sizzix Candy Drawer Project Ideas! My Candy Drawer die is one of six Eileen Hull Sizzix dies being re-released this spring along with a new collection I know you will LOVE! The Sizzix Candy Drawer was part of my Sweet Treats Collection and can be used in a variety of ways from treat boxes, to gift boxes or stack some together to create handcrafted storage. The possibilities are truly endless, but don’t take my word for it, let my Inspiration Team show you all the creative ways you can use the Sizzix Candy Drawer Die.

Lisa Hoel has a stunning Steampunk Candy Drawer ATB tower sure to kick your creativity into high GEAR!

Get your creative gears turning and visit Lisa’s blog for more info on her Steampunk Candy Drawer ATB tower.

Lisa’s next Sizzix Candy Drawer project is a real treat! This Halloween themed Trick or Treat Candy Drawer is filled with yummy treats and creative tricks.

Learn how to create your own holiday Candy Drawer on Lisa’s Blog.

Pam Bray has the perfect Candy Drawer project for all your gift giving needs. Not only does this Candy Drawer Gift Box contain gift tags it also houses tasty treats!

Learn how to give the gift of giving and create your own Sizzix Candy Drawer Tag Gift Box on Pam’s Blog.

Pam’s next Candy Drawer creation is a quick and easy Valentine’s Day treat box covered in Graphic 45 Mon Amour papers.

Find out how to create this lovely Candy Drawer project in ten minutes or less on Pam’s Blog.

Tracy Evans shares a favorite holiday tradition with her Christmas Countdown Sizzix Candy Drawer creation. Each candy drawer contains enough chocolates to countdown to the big day!

Enjoy some holiday treats on Tracy’s Blog and learn how to create your own Christmas Countdown Sizzix Candy Drawer Chest

Speaking of Holiday treats, Donna Budzynski has a darling Christmas Chest created with my Sizzix Candy Drawer die. I just adore the unique composition of this project and how Donna has added a subtle glow to her project with a flameless tea light!

Enjoy a step by step tutorial with more photos of this Sizzix Candy Drawer Christmas Chest on Donna’s Blog.

You’ve got mail from Michelle Zerull! This vintage stamp inspired Sizzix Candy Drawer project is a postal delight! What a fun way to store postal ephemera for projects.

Visit Michelle’s Blog for more gorgeous photos and details on her Vintage Stamp Candy Drawer Storage Box.

Anne Redfern has a standout Candy Drawer creation with her gorgeous Graphic 45 Rare Oddities Apothecary Cabinet!

You can find more haunting details and a full tutorial on how to create this amazing Sizzix Candy Drawer Apothecary Cabinet at Anne’s Blog.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a super, sweet Sizzix Candy Drawer Shadow Box tutorial to share.

You won’t want to miss a single detail on this expertly crafted Sizzix Candy Drawer Shadow Box so head to AK’s Blog for more.

Anna-Karin’s next project is a chest of Candy Drawers covered in die cuts from my Sizzix Sweet Treats collection. This is the collection the Candy Drawer made its debut with.

Visit Anna-Karin’s blog for an equally sweet tutorial on how to create this Sizzix Sweet Treats Candy Drawer Chest.

This gorgeous Candy Drawer Jewelry Box by Anna-Karin is the perfect quick and easy project to create for small hard to wrap gifts. No need for wrapping this Candy Drawer Gift Box is just as pretty as the gift inside!

Find out how Anna-Karin created this Sizzix Candy Drawer Jewelry Box with Graphic 45 and my Sizzix Fringed Flower Die on her Blog.

Here’s another super fun (and clever) Candy Drawer project from Anna-Karin. The clever lass has used the Sizzix Candy Drawer to create a hand crafted memory game complete with container and cards!

Head to Anna-Karin’s blog for a fun-filled Sizzix Candy Drawer Memory Game Tutorial!

Anna-Karin’s final Sizzix Candy Drawer project is an AMAZING Advent Calendar. This project can also be created as a custom storage unit by simply swapping papers.

Stop by AK’s Blog for more details on her Sizzix Candy Drawer Advent Calendar.

Speaking of self-made storage cabinets Shelly Hickox has a Steampunk Sizzix Candy Drawer Storage Cabinet created with StencilGirl stencils for you to adore.

Visit Shelly’s Blog for a creative gear turning tutorial Steampunk Sizzix Candy Drawer Storage Cabinet.

Shelly’s next project is an Easel Card atop a double Candy Drawer base. I just love how Shelly has created a handmade card and gift box in one pretty project!

Visit Shelly’s Blog for more details on how she created her and other dies from my Vintage Kitchen collection.

Shelly Hickox is the queen of Sizzix Storage creations and this next project is one of my all time favorites! How awesome is this Grungy Embellishment Chest she’s made with the Sizzix Candy Drawer?

Find out how to create your own Grungy Embellishment Storage with the Sizzix Candy Drawer die on Shelly’s Blog.

Here’s another standout Sizzix chest created by Shelly using the Candy Drawer and Square Box die. This project is a gruesome delight covered in Graphic 45 Rare Oddities papers!

Visit Shelly’s blog for a haunted Sizzix Storage tutorial!

Hope you have enjoyed all of these amazing Sizzix Candy Drawer project ideas and have been inspired to create some Sizzix magic of your own! Be sure to share your Eileen Hull Sizzix die creations on my Facebook Page for a chance to be one of my Featured Fans.

You can check out projects created with some of my other Sizzix dies being re-released by following the links below…

Sizzix Square Box Project Ideas

Sizzix Suitcase Project Ideas

Stay tuned next week for more Re-released Eileen Hull Sizzix die projects!

Eileen

Eileen Hull Sizzix Square Box Die Projects

27 Jan

Hello everyone! Today we have a massive post filled with projects featuring my soon to be re-released Sizzix Square Box die! The Inspiration Team has projects galore showing you how to use the Square Box die in a variety of ways. Are you ready to think outside the box?

Shelly Hickox has an absolutely fabulous Marie Antoinette Candy Box that will have you saying “Let them eat cake!”

Find out how Shelly used the Sizzix Square Box die and some of my other dies to create this stunning Marie Antoinette Candy Box.

Shelly’s next Sizzix Square Box project is a pretty in pink Parisian themed Pop-Up Artist Trading Block.

Take a virtual trip to the city of love for more creative details on this Parisian Pop-Up Artist Trading Block by Shelly Hickox.

Speaking of pink pretties Shelly’s next Square Box project is an adorable Easter Basket adorned with Sweet Sentiments papers from Graphic 45.

Learn how to create your own Sweet Sentiments Sizzix Square Box Easter Basket at Shelly’s blog.

All of Shelly’s Square Box projects are amazing but her final project is by far the best yet! Can you believe this Apothecary Cabinet was created using my Sizzix Scoreboards dies and Matboard??

Visit Shelly’s blog for more info on how she created this amazing Apothecary Cabinet with my Square Box and Candy Drawer Sizzix dies.

Amy Bowerman has a sweet Garden Gnome Sizzix Square Box project to share. Garden Gnomes, glitter and pretty paper flowers make this Square Box project a magical delight!

Take a trip to Amy’s creative garden to learn more about how she created this Garden Gnome ATB with my Square Box and other Sizzix dies.

Amy Bowerman has a Stampendous Steampunk Bird ATB created with the Sizzix Square Box dies and other Artist Trading Block dies from my previous collections.

Get your creative gears turning with Amy’s Steampunk Bird ATB tutorial!

Winter has barely gotten started but if you are already thinking spring Amy B. has a spring inspired tutorial using my Square Box and other ATB dies featuring images from the Graphics Fairy and Craft Attitude!

Stop by Amy’s blog for a tutorial on how to use Craft Attitude and images from the Graphics Fairy to create your own decorative blocks.

Amy’s next project is very special. This Square Box Business Card Holder came with us to the CHA show where we debuted Artist Trading Blocks!

Visit Amy’s blog to learn more about the Artist’s on the Block and our ATB endeavor.

For her final project I had to share Amy’s adorable ATB oven created with my Sizzix Square Box die.

See what’s cookin’ over at Amy’s blog you are sure to get a kick out of her humorous turkey tutorial.

Anna-Karin has a magnificent Medieval Castle project using the Square Box die and some of my other Sizzix dies.

Your invited to attend a royal tutorial filled with regal mixed-media techniques on how this Sizzix Square Box Castle was built at Anna-Karin’s Blog!

Once you’re through touring AK’s Castle stop by for a Monster Party featuring my Sizzix Square Box die and many others!

You can read all about how Anna-Karin created her Monster Bash HERE.

Easter is arriving early this year and Anna-Karin’s next Sizzix Square Box project is a real Easter treat!

Hop down the bunny trail to AK’s Blog to see how she created this adorable Easter House with my Square Box die.

Anne Redfern’s Valentine Sizzix Artist Trading Block with DecoArt Media is a project you are sure to LOVE!

Stop by Anne’s Blog where she shares the Sizzix and DecoArt Media technique love with you!

Anne has another fantastic Valentine themed ATB project using the Square Box die. How cute is this Exploding Heart Artist Trading Block?

Stop by Anne’s blog and check out how she created her first ever Artist Trading Block.

Anne Redfern has created a Blooming Butterfly ATB tower with my Sizzix Square Box die and other Artist Trading Block dies from my Cherished collection along with Stampendous stamps.

See what’s blooming at Anne’s Blog for more Stampendous stamped Sizzix Square Box inspiration! (Say that ten times fast)

Next Anne shares an Artist Trading Block Storage Cabinet created with the Sizzix Square Box die and adorned with Graphic 45 papers from the Old Curiosity Shop collection.

Visit Anne’s Blog for more curious details on her ATB Storage Cabinet.

For her final act Anne has a Circus themed Square Box project.

Stop by for the show at Anne’s Blog where she shows you how to create this Big Top Artist Trading Block with my Sizzix Square Box Die and Ranger Ink!

Michelle Zerull combines Stampendous Stamps with DecoArt Media for her gorgeous Sizzix Square Box creation.

Visit Michelle’s blog for a technique filled tutorial on these lovely Floral Mixed-Media ATB’s!

Tonya Trantham has a lovely Lullaby Block perfect for use as baby shower or room decor!

Stop by Tonya’s blog for more details on her Lullaby Block project using the Sizzix Square Box.

Tonya’s next Square Box project is as pretty as it is practical! This Square Box Tag holder is oh-so-lovely to look at in addition to keeping tags in order and at the ready!

For those of you that participate in Tim Holtz’s 12 Tags this is a great way to store them. Visit Tonya’s blog for more details on how to create your own tag storage box.

Tonya doesn’t stop there when it comes to creative storage ideas you can craft yourself, check out this innovative Junk Journal Rolodex she’s cooked up using the Sizzix Square Box die!

If you enjoy Junk Journaling as much as our dear Tonya does stop by her blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Junk Journal Rolodex with Sizzix!

If you’re in the mood for a good scare Tonya’s Spooky Light up Sizzix House is just what you need.

Visit Tonya’s blog for more gory details on how she created this delightful Halloween decoration using my Square Box die.

Tonya’s latest and greatest Square Box project is a Victorian delight! A creative garden filled with paper flowers, vintage images and trims sure to get your creativity going.

Stop by Tonya’s blog for more details on her Victorian Pop-up Box.

Stay tuned next week for more projects created using another favorite Eileen Hull die being re-released!

Eileen

December Art with Heart Challenge Favorite Things

8 Dec

Hello friends! Tis’ the season for a new Art with Heart Challenge! This December the Inspiration Team will be sharing a few of their “Favorite Things” and we want you to play along! This month is essentially anything goes. Just share your favorite things whether it be a die, paint, ink, color or project. To get you started on your creative journey check out these amazing creations from the Inspiration Team…

Tracy Evans shares a magical and merry Mixed-Media project created with my new Sizzix stitchlits dies and old ATB favorites! I adore how Tracy has used DecoArt Media products with the Needle Book and ATB die, and how beautiful is her Christmas Angel?

Dash on over to Tracy’s Blog for more Merry Mixed-Media tips and tricks!

Shelly Hickox has a delightful project to record all of the things you’re thankful for! Shelly used my Train Case as a unique (and oh so chic) Gratitude Journal! What

Visit Shelly’s Blog for more on her Gratitude Journal Train Case…you’ll be thankful you did!

Pam Bray is sharing a holly jolly assortment of Graphic 45 Christmas Carol adorned tags! I just love how Pam has used dies from my Sizzix Stitchlits and Vintage Travel collections to create this marvelous assortment of Holiday tags!

A caroling you must go over to Pam’s Blog to get the details on how she used the Needle Book, Embroidery Hoop and Luggage Tag Sizzix dies to create her Holiday Tags!

Diana Hetherington has a rustic Holiday Gift Card Holder to share with you today. What a clever (and convenient) way to package gift cards using my Recipe Card box die from Vintage Kitchen!

Find out how to create your own Recipe Card Box Gift Card Holder at Diana’s Blog

Anne Redfern has worked wonders with my Sizzix Stitchlits Cantilever Sewing Box once again! With the use of DecoArt Media and Chalky Finish paints Anne has created one heck of a Holiday Gift Box, complete with a pretty poinsettia on top!

Stop by Anne’s blog for a tutorial that will have you decking the halls with Sizzix and DecoArt!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a very merry Vintage Christmas Needle Book Tutorial for you featuring many dies from my Sizzix Stitchlits collection. If this Holiday project doesn’t get you in the spirit…

Dash through the snow to Anna-Karin’s blog for a breathtaking Vintage Christmas Needle Book tutorial.

Now it’s your turn to share your “Favorite Things” in our final Art with Heart Challenge of 2015! Link your projects below and stay tuned next week for more inspiring creations from the Inspiration Team.

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Even More Favorite Fall Things Sizzix Projects

16 Sep

Hello everyone! I’m having lots of fun getting creative, meeting creative people and seeing new places along the Paper Trail 7. While I’m away the Inspiration Team continues to create their Favorite Fall Things using my Sizzix dies to inspire you to get creative too! Let’s check out some more Fall Sizzix projects shall we?

First and foremost I would like to give a warm welcome to our newest Inspiration Team member Tonya Trantham! Tonya has been playing along with the Art with Heart Challenge since the very beginning and creating AMAZING projects every month! I’m so happy to have her joining us and you will be too.

Visit Tonya’s Blog welcome her to the team and check out her sensational Fall Fairy Shoe project. There’s a detailed tutorial that you can follow to create this project yourself.

Diana Hetherington has a fantastic, Fall Artist Trading Block ensemble to share. Complete with a popped up Cookie Box die topper, Bo-Bunny papers and LOTS of fun, fall fussy cutting…WOW!

You’ll “Fall” in love with all the details and photos of this ATB project over at Diana’s Blog.

Nicole Wright has another delightful Fall themed Artist Trading Block design featuring those oh so cute Crazy Birds from Tim Holtz. The detail on Nicole’s ATB project is definitely Wow worthy!

Spread your creative wings and fly over to Nicole’s Blog for more details on this delightful Fall Crazy Birds Artist Trading Block!

Shelly Hickox has an oh-so-lovely fall home decor piece to share with you today. Shelly’s Fall Sizzix Canister Lantern looks like it came straight out of a fancy catalog don’t you think?

Visit Shelly’s Blog for a detailed tutorial on how to create your own Fall Sizzix Canister Lantern!

There’s still time to enter your Favorite Fall Things in our Challenge HERE for a chance to win my Vintage Camper Die. The Inspiration Team will be back next week with more Favorite Fall Things Sizzix projects to inspire you.

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See if I’m coming to a store near you by checking out my teaching schedule HERE.

Eileen

Summer Fun with Sizzix Continues!

23 Jun

Hello creative friends! Summer has officially begun and the Inspiration Team is back again to share their creativity with you! Come along with us as the Summer Fun with Sizzix continues….

Rina Gonzales has a Summer Fun Sizzix Place Card tutorial to share with you today. Rina’s creation using my Place Card die is oh so fun for the Fourth of July, but you can customize this project for any and all of your party planning needs. Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers….you name it! This project is fun and easy to create throughout the seasons.

Stop by Rina’s Blog for an easy peasy tutorial on how to create these summer fun Sizzix place cards for your next backyard BBQ or bash!

Diana Hetherington will light your imagination with her clever ATB Lighthouse project! This Summer Fun Sizzix project proves that the creative possibilities of Artist Trading Blocks (and Sizzix for that matter) are truly endless!

Take a trip over to Diana’s blog for a bird’s eye view of this lovely ATB Lighthouse project.

While we are on the subject of ATB’s…Anne Redfern has a super fun Sizzix ATB project to share with you as well. Meet Rusty the Robot! Anne’s magical ATB creation is so fun I’m speechless!

Get ‘geared’ up for some serious Sizzix Summer Fun inspiration over at Anne’s blog.

Lisa Hoel is taking us on a Pirate Adventure with her summer fun filled Artist Trading Block creation! X marks the spot for Sizzix creativity with this Pirate Adventure ATB!

Head to Lisa’s blog for a creative treasure hunt where you are sure to find a bounty of creative Sizzix inspiration…Arrgh!!

Pam Bray is sharing a fun filled summer party basket project tutorial on the Craftwell Blog today! Pam’s creation features a plethora of my Vintage Kitchen dies all rolled into one super cute creation!

Visit the Craftwell Blog for a detailed tutorial on how to create Pam’s Summer Fun Sizzix Party Basket creation!

There’s still some time left to enter the Summer Fun with Sizzix challenge. You have until 8pm EST on Thursday so show us your Summer Fun Sizzix projects HERE! We’ll have a massive winners post this Friday so don’t delay!