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Release Party Blog Hop for Sizzix Chapter 2!

7 Apr

It’s time to celebrate new dies & crafting possibilities!

Welcome to the Release Party Blog Hop for Chapter 2 Eileen Hull/Sizzix Dies!

Today we are sharing Folio Journal accessory dies – the Waterfall & Tags and Book Binding Thinlits dies. But don’t limit their use only to journals – they work really well on cards and layouts too! And because you can cut as many as you would like, you can add these elements to larger and smaller journals too.

In addition to the two Thinlits dies, there’s also the new Bigz L Camper 3-D ScoreBoards die just in time for summer travel! Cut two camper pieces and build it into a 3-D container (so much fun to decorate!) or use it on the front of the Folio Journal or card. As always, these dies are super versatile – just waiting for you to put your special touch on them and make them yours.

Check out the Inspiration and Educator Teams’ takes on these dies! Click through the list below and see what they have come up with. Make sure to leave a comment on each of the designers’ posts and be eligible to win a $25 gift certificate in Eileen’s Etsy Shop! Join us on Facebook Live and YouTube Live for an up close and personal look at the team’s projects. 🙂 Eileen will also demo how to use the new dies during the show.

Don’t forget to join Eileen and special guests for a Facebook Live on Wednesday, April 7 at noon Eastern. Comment and be eligible to win $25 gift certificates in Eileen’s Etsy Shop! Winners will be announced on the Facebook Live show on April 13 at 6:00 EST. We appreciate your love and support, friends!

Let’s get going on our release party blog hop…

You are here on Eileen’s blog, the start of the hop! Click on the next link below to continue on your way. Comment on each designer’s blog post to be eligible to win!

Hop Stops:

Eileen Hull Designs
Julia Aston
Madeline Arendt
Jennie Atkinson
Karen Bearse
Susie Bentz
Sarah Lizzie Dodd
Sue Eldred
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Elizabeth Robinson
Tonya Trantham
Mitsyana Wright
Cheryl Waters

Have fun and visit next week for more inspiration using Eileen’s newest Sizzix Dies.

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join over 5,ooo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends – make sure to answer the questions! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Don’t miss Eileen’s special release party blog hop Facebook Live Wednesday, 4/7 at 12pm EST! It will be streaming live on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook.

More Folio and Mandala Die Project Inspiration

10 Feb

Whew, last week was quite the release party wasn’t it? Hopefully you got a chance to go through the Blog Hop and see all the wonderful projects made by the Inspiration and Educator Teams! (If not, you definitely will want to check it out!) We are continuing this week with more sharing of Folio and Mandala Die project inspiration. Eileen’s new dies are the ScoreBoards Folio Journal Die, coordinating Folio Page, Pockets and Flower Thinlits set and the Mandala Thinlits die.

Scroll on for fabulous project inspiration…

If you went through the Release Party Blog Hop, you saw that Susie Bentz created a fabulous bee themed stationery folio which also incorporates Eileen’s Post Box Die. (What a clever idea!) This week you can find the tutorial for it on Susie’s blog so you can construct one of your own in any theme you choose. What a great gift it would be!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Folio and Mandala Die Project Inspiration with new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #ehinspirationteam

The Mandala Die is definitely proving to be a favorite amongst the new dies. Julia Aston made two beautiful cards featuring it that you won’t want to miss! She explains how each one came together in her blog post.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - Folio and Mandala Die Project Inspiration with new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #ehinspirationteam

Maggi Harding shares a great basic tutorial on how to assemble the Folio Journal in her blog post. If you missed seeing all the detail photos of her gorgeous Folio Journal Hop project using a Graphic 45 paper collection, be sure to go peruse her post. You won’t be sorry!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Folio and Mandala Die Project Inspiration with new Chapter 1 Sizzix dies #eileenhull #mymakingstory #ehinspirationteam

Join us next week for more Folio and Mandala Die project inspiration!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join over 5,ooo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Make sure to answer the questions! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Below is the link for Eileen’s Tuesday Facebook Live! She shares her scores from antique store shopping as well as key tips and make life easier hacks for cutting out detailed dies like the Mandala ! Join in and see the replay. PART ONE: chit chat and the vintage haul
technical difficulties turning the phone so the live ended…
PART TWO: detailed die cutting tips and hack

Chapter 4 Eileen Hull/Sizzix Release Party Blog Hop

1 Oct

Welcome to the Chapter 4 Eileen Hull/Sizzix Release Party Blog Hop! You are going to love seeing the creative ways the Inspiration and Educator Teams have used these new dies…

I had so many requests for the teacup die (retired a couple of years ago) that I designed a new one for you – the Teacup, 3D & Spoon! What is different about it? This is a Bigz L die (which means a lower price point!), and features a spoon (new), teabag label (could be used as a teeny tiny book!) and insert piece.

Chapter 4 Eileen Hull/Sizzix Release Party Blog Hop

This XL ScoreBoards Post Box die was designed to work as a mini- mailbox. The slot will allow a gift card/credit card to go through. It would be a fun way to decorate a gift card box for the holidays. And did I mention that assembling this die takes about 10 seconds? Seriously! I will be demoing it in the Release Party happening on Facebook Live at noon Eastern today so hope you will come and take a look.

Now it’s time to take a look at all of the amazing creations by the teams. Please make sure to hop through each post and leave comments for the designers – someone who comments on all will be eligible to win the Post Box die! And now… let’s get going on our release party blog hop!

Here’s the list, get hoppin’… =)

You won’t want to miss the Facebook Live at Eileen Hull Designs at 12:00 noon Eastern time on Thursday, Oct. 1! Join the chat – and a random commenter will WIN a new Teacup Die.

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join almost 5,ooo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends- make sure to answer the questions! Watch my Facebook Lives on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community <3

Don’t forget to comment below and leave some love on the designer’s pages for the chance to WIN the Post Box!

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.

Below is the link for Eileen’s Facebook Live Chapter 4 Die Release Party from this morning! If you missed it, you will definitely want to watch it on replay!! There is a minion sighting, just sayin’

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. =)

Eileen Hull Release Party Blog Hop – New Dies Are Here!

1 Apr

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Thanks for joining us for the Eileen Hull Release Party Blog Hop!

Above all, we are so excited to share the new dies with you! You will be totally inspired by the wide range of creations you will be able to make. So, get ready to hop!

The Tiny Book measures 2 1/4” x 3” and is just the right size for wallet size photos, stamps, quotes, tags or tiny cards. Consequently, it is so quick to make – and great cut using scraps. Of course, when you buy a ScoreBoards die, that means that you can cut from a large range of materials, like matboard, chipboard, leather, fabric and felt!

If you haven’t gotten your hands on a Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case yet, you can find them at your local retailer or in Eileen’s Etsy store.

Eileen designed the Tiny Book Case to perfectly hold the Tiny Book. However, it will also hold a gift card, credit cards, small calendar, gifts, and jewelry. The box measures 3 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ x 5/8″- perfect size for all the tiny things!

Assuredly, the Inspiration Team is excited they can finally share their Sizzix Chapter 2 projects. All throughout April, the designers will be sharing tutorials and videos! Now, please hop down the list to see what the team has been working on. Leave a comment on each of the designer’s posts by April 6, you will be entered to win a Tiny Book die! On Eileen’s Facebook Live on Tuesday, April 7, the winner will be announced. Tune in!

Eileen Hull Release Party Blog Hop

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.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday night is right here with a sneak peek at a technique that didn’t go quite as planned 🙁

Thanks so much for joining us for our special event! Leave comments here and on the each of the designer’s blogs on the hop – you will be entered to win the die! Most importantly, be sure to tune in to the Facebopok Live at NOON Eastern. If you miss it, you can watch the replay – undoubtably there will be shenanigans…

Sizzix Twist & Style Gift Tag

18 Dec

I am part of the Last Minute Gift Ideas Blog Hop and my project is a Sizzix Twist & Style Gift Tag!

I have been having a blast making wire words with my Sizzix Twist & Style tool and some pliable wire I found at Michael’s.

You can use the tool not only to twist wire, but also the yarn cord that I made to attach the tag to the gift bag! (See video here on how to twist soft materials.) Here’s how to twist a word in 46 seconds 🙂

I have also been making ornaments for my friends and family…

You will need:

661113 Sizzix Twist & Style tool
661423 Sizzix Daisy Wreath folder
tag
ColorBox Blends ink- Leaf
yarn for tag
bell

Instructions:

Emboss tag with Daisy Wreath folder. Lightly ink raised area of design and edges of tag.
Twist wire as seen in video above.
Staple wire word to tag in 3-4 places.
Twirl any remaining wire around a pencil and add bell!

Make sure to hop around and see lots more amazing last minute gift ideas by these talented designers from all over the world:

Ola Khomenok
Patti Hodder
Kathy Clement
Alexandra Morein
Sandy Trefger
Gloria Stengel
Pam Bray
Einat Alagem
Keren Tamir
Terry Ricioli
Katelyn Grosart
Einat Kessler
Susan M. Brown
Steph Ackerman
Eileen Hull
Rita Barakat
Mahe Zehra

And did I mention there’s a prize?

Click here to be entered in the $100 Visa gift card! In order to win, leave a comment telling what is your favorite craft supply or tool is. Everyone is eligible to win, whether you’re in the U.S. or international. The winner will be announced on Einat Kessler’s blog on Sunday, Dec 25th! You could be the one to have an even merrier Christmas 🙂

Sending warm holiday wishes to all, however you celebrate this time of year!

Please make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook– Scotty the vintage trailer and I are gearing up for a fun adventure in January 🙂