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Valentine’s Day Crafting with Eileen Hull

11 Feb

Hi friends – are you ready for Valentine’s Day? I’m not sure why I love this holiday so much… just an excuse to create cute things for my favorite people I guess.

Today I am creating with the Shadowbox dies and using them for something different – (hint) I think you are going to LOVE it 🙂 Click the graphic below and it will go right to YouTube – see you at 6:00 Eastern!

From today till Valentine’s Day, I’m offering 25% off the Shadowbox Elements Thinlits set in my Etsy shop – it’s fun way to decorate your shadowboxes, cards, tags and journal pages! Find it HERE

On Thursday, we will finish up with Last Minute Valentine Makes including cards and small gifts. I really like the traditional colors of this holiday – do you? Click on the graphic to watch 🙂

Project inspiration from the Creative Team…

For February, the project theme for the Creative Team is “Anything Goes”. The designers are going back to any of Eileen’s dies or products in their stashes and creating some wonderful projects to inspire you!

Maggi Harding made a very special photo album using the Full Size Journal Plus Die. Packed with darling photos, it is going to make a great gift! Find all the details in Maggi’s post. Also check out her quick video on covering a journal front with paper.

Using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Journal Die, Jennie Atkinson created a clever system for storing Thinlits Dies. Fabulous! She has a video tutorial for you, check it out!

Lisa Hoel did a little crafting for Valentine’s Day and made a display for these vintage Wonder Woman Valentines. (She’s a fan!) The base is made from Eileen’s Display Stand Die.

Beaded spine made using the Jewel Loom:

Take a class with Eileen!

I am so excited to be traveling out to California at the end of February to Frank Garcia Studio! It is beautiful store and I’ve got some really fun projects to share. It’s worth a trip just to see Frank’s store but while you’re at it come and take a class or two! I’m starting to pack for my visit to Frank Garcia Studio in a couple of weeks! Sign up now because I may need to order more looms – look at what we are making! This is just one of the projects… I will be teaching three classes – you can register HERE!

Getting organized in 2025!

I am still at it, going through boxes and supplies, working on the #TIDYUP2025 Challenge we have going on in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group. If you want to be part of it, just take before and after pics of your space and share with us all. I expect this will be a longer process than a month, but the end I will have a beautiful organized room to create in. Stay tuned for info on more giveaways coming soon!

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8400 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Lives at Eileen Hull Designs Facebook or her YouTube 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.

Tune into Eileen’s live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Celebrate Fall with Eileen Hull Dies

10 Oct

Celebrate Fall with us! Did you see Eileen’s previews of her new collection coming out later this month? The official release party will be on October 22nd so for the first part of the month, we are sharing past Halloween and Fall flashback projects for your inspiration! Scroll on to see…

Here is a flashback Skinny Mini Accordion book that Jenny Marples made. Love all those fall colors! This is a mixed media masterpiece you will want to take a closer look at. You can find her post here.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Fall flashback projects #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Lisa Hoel used the Slotted Treat Box to create a diorama stuffed full of Halloween goodies. This die is a Scoreboards Plus die so it makes a sizeable box! See more photos and all the details in Lisa’s post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Fall flashback projects #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Check out this gorgeous celebrate fall journal that Sue Eldred created! She used the Full Size Journal Die which is another Scoreboards Plus Die. That means you can fit all sorts of stuff into a big format! Find the details here.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Fall flashback projects #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Keep scrolling, more “celebrate fall” projects ahead…

Designer Maggi Harding has a whole round up post of past Halloween projects she made. You won’t want to miss all the inspiration she’s gathered for you! Check them out…

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Fall flashback projects #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die, Jennie Atkinson made this lovely autumnal hanger. So pretty, I love the colors! Find the details in her post.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Fall flashback projects #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Come back next week for more flashback projects that celebrate fall!

You can find the September round up here.

Get connected with Eileen:

Find it on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s video this week you can watch the replay on her YouTube channel. Eileen shares how to make a stenciled bookmark pen holder. Watch the replay here.

Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll + Eileen Hull Dies

30 Nov

Sizzix has a magical material in their Surfacez line, Cork Roll! It can be die cut, stamped, embossed and used in all sorts of interesting ways. As a collaboration, Sizzix sent some to several of the designers on Eileen’s Teams for us to put it through its paces. Get comfy and enjoy this recap of all the inspiration…

Did I also mention that you can sew the Surfacez Cork Roll? Check out this cute little pouch Eileen Hull made using her Tiny Book Case Die and sewing up the sides. Hmmm… I wonder if a gift card could fit in there?

Jennie Atkinson made a fabulous traveler’s journal with the Cork Roll with stamping and stitching. Awesome! Find the tutorial and more details on her blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll collaboration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Pam Bray’s festive make showcases Cork heat embossed flowers cut using Eileen’s Sunflower Die. This decor piece really packs a visual punch and would be a perfect touch in your holiday decorations. Find the details on Pam’s blog.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll collaboration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Using the Surfacez Cork Roll as the background substrate for her Full Size Journal cover, Maggi Harding also demonstrates how well the cork accepts different medias. Head on over to her blog post to see!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll collaboration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Another beautiful cork covered journal was created by Sarah Lizzie. Her Happiness journal is delightful and I especially love the dry embossed hearts in the centers of the sunflowers. Find the instructions on her blog!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll collaboration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Keep going… more Surfacez Cork Roll inspiration to see!

Madeline Arendt made a double sided basket using the Cork Roll and Eileen’s Geometric Box Die. Two geo boxes put together is a great configuration. I also love the delicate cork die cut decorations on the fronts. See how Madeline constructed this project in her blog post.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll collaboration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Gearing up for 2023, Lisa Hoel created a calendar with a cork covered base cut using the Display Stand Die. It’s embellished with foiled texture paste and a glam flower cut with the Sunflower Die. See all the details in Lisa’s blog instructions!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll collaboration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Lastly, Sue Eldred shared a timely project with us – rustic gift tags for Christmas packages! These would be easy to make multiples of to use on all your holiday gifts this season. Find all the info on Sue’s blog.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll collaboration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Come and visit us next week for something new!

If you missed the other November posts, you can find them here, here, here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7100 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! 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.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 11/29 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shares Part 2 of her Book Box project from last week. You can watch that here.

More Sparkle & Shine Project Inspiration!

9 Nov

Did you see last week’s post debuting our November theme of Sparkle & Shine? We are continuing the Sparkle & Shine project inspiration with more glam and festive makes to get your creative juices flowing! Let’s take a look…

Jennie Atkinson created an elegant and glittery Christmas card to share with us. She embossed the background with Eileen’s Crochet Mandala 3D folder and added details cut from gold glittery paper (Wreath & Snowflake Die Set). So pretty! Find the details on her blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine project inspiration with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Susie Bentz amped up the glam in her holiday favor box make. For more Sparkle & Shine project inspiration, she used one side of a Geometric Box cut to make the base and covered it with a Deco Foil collage. What great party favors these are! See all the instructions on Susie’s blog.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine project inspiration with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Taking advantage of the glimmery, sparkly goodness of Seasonal Distress products, Lisa Hoel created these Christmas treat boxes using the full Geometric Box Die. Tiny bottle brush trees and paper houses decorate the lids that lift off to reveal the treats inside. Find Lisa’s tutorial in her blog post!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine project inspiration with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Don’t miss this Sizzix Cork Surfacez inspo:

Maggi Harding had a play with the new Cork Surfacez from Sizzix. It cuts and embosses like a dream! Maggi used it to cover a Full Size Journal and created a super cool mixed media collage on top. Love it! See all the details inside and out, on her blog.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull – project inspiration with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Thanks for stopping by! More Sparkle & Shine project inspiration next week.

If you missed last week’s post, you can find it here.

Comfort & Joy Event in the Fan Club!

For the next two weeks, Eileen and the team will be sharing tips, techniques, videos or posts each weekday… so keep an eye out! The event is exclusive to the Eileen Hull Fan Club members – we wanted to do something special for you because you are so supportive all year long. You are welcome to invite your crafty friends to join the group and play along! Just tell them answering the questions is required for admission.

The Comfort & Joy Kickoff event was a huge hit! I think we all had a lot of fun and there were enough project ideas to inspire us for the next ten years! If you missed it, don’t worry – you can still purchase the event! For $20, you can still be part of the event and watch all of the workshops when it’s convenient for you! Buy it HERE. After you pay, check your email for a PDF download. In it you will find the name of the private Facebook group where the event is housed. Request to join the group and Eileen will admit you as soon as she see your request.
Wishing you comfort and joy always,
Eileen and team

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Save Your Trip Memories Using Eileen Hull’s Dies

20 Jul

How do you like to save your trip memories? Eileen Hull’s dies and stamps are perfect for documenting your vacations and travels! Her various journal dies are great for making little albums for a start. Of course, you can go beyond albums and make home decor pieces too and Eileen’s dies are also well suited for that. Let’s see what the Inspiration Team has for us this week!

Elizabeth Robinson created a summer treats journal using the Folio Journal Die. I think Elizabeth and I have similar tastes when it comes to summer treats. (Hello ice cream.) You’ll have to go visit her blog to see what is inside!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull – Save your trip memories! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Designer Pam Bray shared a fab Full Size Journal with us at the beginning of the month. This week she’s back with a look at some of the ‘inside parts’. These matching cards are made to fit inside the journal. Get a closer look on her blog!

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull – Save your trip memories! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Tonya Trantham is planning ahead and created a journal for her upcoming beach vacation. She also used the Folio Journal Die as the base and filled it full of beachy goodness. Check it out on her blog.

More Travel Memories inspiration next week!

Did you miss the previous July posts? You can find them here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join over 6,7oo 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.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 7/19 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen found some goodies while cleaning out (can totally relate lol) and has used them to create a Notepad Recycled Envelope Wallet. Clever! You can watch that replay here.

Travel Memories with Eileen Hull’s Dies

6 Jul

Happy July Eileen Hull fans! This month the creative theme is “Travel Memories”. How do you like to preserve the memories of your trips and travels? Here we like to use Eileen Hull’s dies and stamps of course! Her various journal dies are perfect for making albums. Over the course of the month, I’m sure we’ll see other very creative ways to document those travel memories too. Let’s jump into this week’s inspiration…

Pam Bray used Eileen’s Full Size Journal Die and a patterned paper collection to create a gorgeous album! It is full of pockets, flaps and other fun elements – plus places ready to add those travel memories. Pay her blog a visit to see all the photos and a video of the fab insides.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Travel Memories, creating with Eileen's Sizzix dies! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Designer Sarah Lizzie used the Passport Book Die, an old favorite, to create this cute little travel book. It may be small, but you can pack a lot of memories into it! Check out her blog for a step by step tutorial.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Travel Memories, creating with Eileen's Sizzix dies! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Wow! Karen Bearse pulled out all the stops (and crafty supplies) to create this mixed media Full Size Journal wonder. I also spy parts made with Eileen’s Snail Mail and Shadowbox Elements die sets plus her stamps. Find out all the details for this fab travel journal on Karen’s blog!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - Travel Memories, creating with Eileen's Sizzix dies! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

More Travel Memories inspiration next week!

Did you miss the last week’s post with Eileen’s 4th of July centerpiece tutorial? You can find it here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Eileen has a tutorial for these beautiful cards in the summer issue of Bella Crafts free magazine. Download your copy today!