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More Clearsnap Blends Techniques and Tutorials

Hello everyone!  The Inspiration team is back again with more Clearsnap blends techniques and Tutorials.  All month long the team will be sharing their tips and tricks for using my Colorbox blends inks from Clearsnap.  Some of the team members will even be taking over the Clearsnap blog.  There is lots of creativity to share today so let’s get right to it…

Clearsnap Blends Techniques

New team member Susie Bentz starts us off with a stunning, stenciled layout featuring Colorbox blends on black card stock.  Susie is new to the Inspiration team but an old pro when it comes to creating.  You can see more of Suzie’s creative ventures and welcome her to the team HERE.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Stenciled Layout Tutorial by Suzie Bentz

Visit the Clearsnap Blog for a full tutorial and more Clearsnap Blends Techniques.

Lisa Hoel has an adorable Owl pillow project to share with you featuring my Colorbox Blends from Clearsnap and several of my Sizzix dies.  Clever and oh so cute Lisa’s Owl Project is the perfect winter project.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Owl Pillow Tutorial by Lisa Hoel

Stop by the Clearsnap Blog for the full tutorial.

Donna Budzynski shares a gorgeous watercolor Bag Caddy tutorial.  Donna’s use of bold stamping and Colorbox blends inks for watercoloring give this project serious wow factor.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Watercolor Sizzix Caddy Tutorial by Donna Budzynski

Swing by Donna’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to Watercolor with my Colorbox Blends.

Tracy Evans has some very cool Clearsnap Blends techniques to share with you in this lovely Hears and Soul Flower Card creation.  From Stenciling, to Sizzix dies Tracy’s card has it all!

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Stenciled Sizzix Flower Card Tutorial by Tracy Evans

Check out Tracy’s blog for more details and cool colorbox blends techniques.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a beautiful blue Tool Box project drenched in the deep blue colors in my Colorbox blends collection.  AK has achieved an amazing ombre effect using blends to color her tool box pieces.  She ties the whole project together with expertly placed stamping.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Ombre Toolbox by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Go on a creative safari over at Anna-Karin’s blog where you’ll find a plethora of wild Clearsnap blends techniques.

Anne Redfern shares another Bag Caddy technique featuring Colorbox Blends.  This time Anne has added a vibrant bloom that she colored with the blends inks.  It just goes to show you how vibrant these inks are.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Blooming Bag Caddy Tutorial by Anne Redfern

“STOP” by Anne’s Blog to learn more about how she used the Stop Sign Red Ink to create her gorgeous bloom and more Clearsnap Blends Techniques!

Wow!  The inspiration sure has shown some AMAZING Clearsnap Blends techniques.  We’ll have more projects, tutorials and techniques for you next week so stay tuned.  In the meantime you can check out last weeks projects HERE and play along with Pam Bray’s Make it Monthly Technique featuring Colorbox Blends HERE.

See you soon!

Eileen

Create Cards with Sizzix

Hello everyone!  We are well on our way through October so I have asked the team to share some ideas on how to create cards with Sizzix and other Eileen Hull products for the end of the month.  As predicted, when given a challenge the Inspiration Team delivers amazing project ideas and tutorials.  I myself was blown away and I know you will be too.  Come along with me and the Inspiration Team as they “show us  their cards”.

Create Cards with Sizzix: Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Card Tutorials

Create Cards with Sizzix

Tracy Evans created an incredible mixed-media card featuring my Travel Trailer Sizzix Die and DecoArt Media products.  Tracy modeled her trailer after my own Scotty!  I’m so honored.  This mixed media card is full of Tracy’s own mixed-media magic down to the last inky detail!

Create Cards with Sizzix: Eileen Hull Travel Trailer with DecoArt Media Card by Tracy Evans

Travel to Tracy’s Blog for a detailed tutorial on how to created your own mixed-media style cards with Sizzix and DecoArt Media.

Pam Bray is taking us on a Safari Adventure with her creative card idea featuring my Embroidery Hoop die and Color Box Blends inks!   Layers of Graphic 45 Safari Adventure papers create a gorgeous background for Sizzix die cuts and embossed papers colored with my new and improved Color Box Blends inks.

Create Cards with Sizzix: Eileen Hull Embroidery Hoop Card with Graphic 45 Safari Adventure by Pam Bray

Go on a creative Safari at Pam’s Blog as she takes you through all the steps to create cards with Sizzix.

Anne Redfern shares a quick and easy card creation using my Canning Jar Sizzix Die, Spring Leaves Die and more!  These Canning Jar Cards are too cute and look like they came from a fancy card store.  No one needs to know you didn’t spend ages making them.

Create Cards with Sizzix: Eileen Hull Canning Jar Cards by Anne Redfern

Stop by Anne’s Blog for the “Canned Goods” on how to create your own Sizzix Canning Jar cards.

Julia Aston shares a stunning clean and simple card with gorgeous copper leaves  atop white card stock embossed with my honeycomb folder.  The embossing on white lets the Alcohol inked Leaves (spring leaves die) take center stage.  Julia’s card gives me all the Autumn feels…all. Of. Them.

Create Cards with Sizzix: Clean and Simple Fall Leaves Card by Julia Aston

“Fall” in love with this Autumn Card tutorial over at Julia’s Blog.

Tonya Trantham shares a new and innovative use for my Needle Book die with these cheerful felt flower mini cards!  Tonya used dies from the Paper Flower Party collection.  She stitched them up beautifully using simple stitches that give a big impact to these tiny treasures.

Create Cards with Sizzix: Eileen Hull Needle Book Mini Cards by Tonya Trantham

Get the scoop on how to create your own Needle Book Mini Cards at Tonya’s Blog.

Diana Hetherington is sharing a lovely clean and simple card trio in fabulous fall colors!  Diana used my Spring leaves, Garland and Kitchen Labels Sizzix dies to create a great collection of quick and easy cards.

Create Cards with Sizzix: Quick and Simple Card Trio by Diana Hetherington

Visit Diana’s Blog for all three cards plus more details on how to create cards with Sizzix.

Wow talk about card making inspiration!  Hope you’ve enjoyed creating cards with Sizzix and the Inspiration Team.  Stay tuned next week for more creative card inspiration.

Eileen