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Introducing Paper Flower Party!

5 Apr

Hello everyone! I’m happy to announce my new Sizzix Collection Paper Flower Party! My latest collection has everything you need to create gorgeous Paper Flowers for all of your creative ventures. Make your own beautiful blooms for parties, weddings and showers. You can also use these dies and embossing folders to add floral elements to paper crafting projects like layouts, cards, mixed-media designs and more!

As always, what you can create with my Paper Flower Party collection is truly limitless! You’ll find new Bigz, Thinlits, Scoreboards, and Textured Impressions Embossing Folders for all your Paper Flower making needs with this new collection. Don’t stop with paper though, you can create beautiful blooms with a variety of materials. Let your creativity bloom and grow! I can’t wait to see what you create with this collection.

*Check your local stores in May

Sizzix Paper Flower Party Collection by Eileen Hull

New Paper Flower Dies, Textured Impressions and Tools! Follow the links for a closer look at my new collection….

I can’t wait to see what you create with this collection (Check your local stores in May). In the meantime you can get inspired with Paper Flower Party Projects from the Inspiration Team!

Paper Flower Party Projects

Pam Bray starts our Paper Flower Party off with a lovely Passport Book project featuring my new Heart and Soul Flower die, Graphic 45 papers and added trims created with the Button, Border and Trim Die!

Get your creative passport stamped over at Pam’s Blog where you’ll find more delightful details and photos of her stunning Paper Flower Passport Book creation! #CreateWithoutFear

Tracy Evan’s keeps our Paper Flower Party going with not one but TWO gorgeous projects featuring dies from my new Sizzix Collection. First, we have a sunny Suitcase Die Project all decked out in Ranger Distress Inks and topped with the Heart and Soul Flower. The Suitcase die is a fan favorite and is one of 6 dies being re-released along with the Paper Flower Party Collection. You can find Suitcase Project Inspiration packed to the max HERE.

Next, Tracy created a coordinating Flower Pocket Project featuring my new Flower Pocket Die and Topped with a sunny flower created using my Pansy Die.

What’s more, Tracy has filled the Flower Pocket with cards cut from my Recipe Card die from Vintage Kitchen. She’s sharing a great idea on how to use these cards to take your gardening game to the next level. Visit Tracy’s Blog for a closer look at both of these Paper Flower projects.

I hope you enjoyed this first look at my new Sizzix Collection Paper Flower Party. The Inspiration Team will be sharing Paper Flower projects created with the new dies all month-long so stay tuned every Tuesday. Be sure to check with your local retailers for the official release of these dies in May.

Eileen

Simple Projects with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

17 Feb

Hello everyone today the Inspiration Team has a ton of tutorials to share, featuring clean and simple projects with Eileen Hull Sizzix dies! This was quite a challenge for my girls to create simple projects that could be completed in ten minutes or less, but as always the IT has risen to the occasion. Simple projects don’t have to be plain and boring.Whether you are a new crafter or an old pro these easy Sizzix projects are proof that you don’t have to sacrifice creative style to make beautiful things in ten minutes or less!

Tracy Evans certainly has NOT sacrificed her creative style to create this clean and simple Sizzix Passport Book Project with DecoArt Media.

Interested in trying your hand at Mixed-Media? Head to Tracy’s Blog for an easy Sizzix project to get your creative feet wet!

Donna Budzynski has an oh-so-LOVE-ly ten minute project. This Sizzix Needlebook Valentine is the perfect way to send some love to your sweetie all year long. You can even include a treat to sweeten the deal.

Visit Donna’s Blog for a full tutorial perfect for Sizzix beginners and seasoned veterans.

Anne Redfern shares a marvelous Mixed-Media Recipe Card Box project all decked out in DecoArt Media and Andy Skinner stamps.

Your friends will think you spent hours creating this but your secret is safe with us! Head to Anne’s Blog for this ten minute project tutorial.

Michelle Zerull needed to get organized FAST. How cute is this clean and simple desk organizer set with my Canister and Candy Drawer dies.

Stop by Michelle’s Blog to learn how you can create this simple Sizzix project with pom-poms and pretty papers.

Michelle has a second project for you to adore. How adorable is this Bird Banner created using my Bird die?

Fly on over to Michelle’s blog for a cute and quick Bird Banner tutorial!

Shelly Hickox knows how to party! Pretty flowers, champagne cocktails and Square Box party favors tied with twine set the scene for a delightful gal-pal brunch.

Visit Shelly’s Blog for a clean and simple tutorial on how to create these Sizzix Favor Boxes for your next special occasion.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares a wonderful Watercolor Tool Box Gift Box you won’t believe you can create in ten minutes or less!

Head to Anna-Karin’s Blog for all the “tools” you need to create simple projects that are high on style!

Tonya Trantham has an adorable Sizzix Stitchlits Flower Clip tutorial that is clean, simple and QUICK!

Visit Tonya’s Blog to get the scoop on how to create this ten minute project with my Buttons, Borders and Trim die.

Rina Gonzales is our reigning queen of simple projects that prove anyone CAN craft! Mason jars, Bakers Twine and Doily dies Oh My!

Stop and smell the flowers at Rina’s Blog for a quick and easy sizzix project tutorial.

Pam Bray has a darling Needle Book mini-booklet tutorial featuring those Tim Holtz Bird Crazy birds that everyone is crazy about.

Visit Pam’s Blog for more details on this project and other simple projects!

Pam created a second project using my Luggage Tag Die and Graphic 45 Secret Garden Papers. Instead of watching paint dry on another project Pam used the time to create this gorgeous garden tag in under 8 min!

Head to Pam’s blog for a quick and easy tutorial on how to create this clean and simple Sizzix project.

Nicole Wright has a gorgeous Needle Book Keepsake Album to share. Nicole completed her clean and simple project by using previously created bits and bobs found on her workstation. What a clever way to create quickly and make the most of your craft supplies!

Flutter over to Nicole’s Blog for a fun tutorial and a peek inside her ten minute Keepsake Album.

Diana Hetherington has taken my Recipe Card Box die and turned it into an oh-so-clever Gift Card Booklet! Who needs Hallmark when you can create a gorgeous gift like this in ten minutes or less!

Run don’t walk to Diana’s Blog for a full tutorial on this project plus a bonus project with a video tutorial.

Lisa Hoel shares a Needle Book project filled with love. Lisa’s Love Note Booklet is the perfect clean and simple project for Sizzix beginners or those short on time.

Visit Lisa’s Blog for more details on how to create loveliness with Sizzix in a snap!

Hope you have enjoyed these simple projects from the Inspiration Team. It just goes to show you that you don’t need a lot of time or experience to create art with heart. Do you have a clean and simple project idea created with Eileen Hull Sizzix dies? Be sure to share it with us on my Facebook Page.

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

Eileen Hull Sizzix Suitcase Die Projects

10 Jan

Happy New Year creative friends! Big things are happening in 2016 I have a new Sizzix collection coming soon and some old favorite dies being re-released. I can’t wait to share my next collection with you but we’ll have to wait until after CHA. In the meantime the Inspiration Team will be showcasing projects using the 6 dies that will be making a come back. Each week will be focusing on a different die. This week the girls are featuring the Sizzix Suitcase die so pack your bags for creative inspiration!

Lisa Hoel is packing her bags full of magic with this magical Sizzix Suitcase Diorama featuring paper flowers and fairies from Graphic 45’s Once Upon a Time collection.

Take a magical trip to Lisa’s Blog for a closer look at the Fairy Garden she has hidden inside her Sizzix Suitcase project.

Tracy Evan’s will cast a mixed-media loving spell on you with her Spooky Sizzix Suitcase. Tracy proves DecoArt Media supplies, you will travel to the creative depths of your artistic imagination.

See what else is “encased” over at Tracy’s Blog and have a closer look at her Spooky Sizzix Suitcase project….if you DARE!

Hats off to Tracy for her second Sizzix Suitcase project suited for the most distinguished gentleman.

Transport yourself to Tracy’s blog for a peek inside this Gentlemanly Sizzix Suitcase adorned with Artistic Outpost Stamps.

The third time is DEFINITELY the charm for Tracy with this Sunbeam Sizzix Suitcase featuring some new Flower dies from my soon to be released Sizzix collection.

Get a little sunshine in your creative life over at Tracy’s Blog and check out her bright,blooming Sizzix Suitcase!

Pam Bray has a sensational Season’s Greetings Suitcase project that you can create to pack well wishes for any occasion!

Pack your bags for Pam’s Blog to learn more about how to send your greetings in a little Sizzix Suitcase.

Diana Hetherington has a Sizzix Suitcase project that is more than meets the eye! Don’t judge this suitcase by its realistic vintage looking cover.

See what colorful surprises are in store for you on the inside at Diana’s Blog.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a Time Travel Sizzix Suitcase and Mini Book Tutorial to wow you with.

Spend some time over at Anna-Karin’s Blog for a creative escape you won’t soon forget!

Winter’s here but AK’s next Suitcase project is like a warm Summer Breeze! Summer Distress Ink colors and travel themed trinkets adorn this sensational Sizzix Suitcase. Just wait till you see the inside!

Pack your bags for an early summer vacation at Anna-Karin’s Blog.

Next, we have this darling School House Thank-You Note Sizzix Suitcase from Anna-Karin.

Stop by and say thanks at Anna-Karin’s blog for yet another inspired Sizzix Suitcase idea.

As long as we’re sending thank-you notes we must not forget the stamps! Have no fear Anna-Karin is here with a positively splendid Postage Stamp Sizzix Suitcase and Spiral Bound Mini-Book Project!

Take a look inside this Postage Stamp Suitcase for a closer look at the lovely Mini-Book it contains at AK’s Blog.

Speaking of taking trips Anna-Karin took a trip down memory lane with her next Suitcase project by covering it in vintage bookmarks and pretty papers from Graphic 45’s French Country and Secret Garden collections.

Get nostalgic over at AK’s blog and take a peek at the adorable mini-book and vintage Victorian bookmark scraps she’s storing in this sweet suitcase.

For her grand finale Anna-Karin has a Sizzix Suitcase Shadowbox Project sure to strike a creative chord with you.

Check out the show at Anna-Karin’s blog!

Here’s a fun Sizzix Suitcase Project from former Inspiration Team member Oxana. What a clever idea to stack the Suitcases and turn them into a Fold out chest of drawers…talk about storage!

See what’s in store for you over at Oxana’s Blog and find out how to create your own Sizzix Suitcase Storage Box.

We are changing things up at the Art with Heart Challenge instead of having a monthly challenge with project entries prizes will be comment to win. You can comment here and on Inspiration Team members blogs for more chances to win! Want to snag a Sizzix Suitcase die of your own? Comment away and you could be the lucky winner!

Have you created a Sizzix Suitcase die project? I would love for you to share it with us on my Facebook Page.

Stay tuned for the next re-release and more projects from the Inspiration Team coming this Tuesday!

Eileen

Sizzix Stitchlits Project Ideas Galore

24 Nov

Hey everyone! It’s the final week in our “Stitch in Time” challenge. For the entire month of November my Inspiration Team has been showcasing my new Sizzix Stitchlits Collection with their Sew-Crafty projects. We are finishing out November with Sizzix Stitchlits Project Ideas Galore!

Lisa Hoel starts us off with an oh-SEW-gorgeous Sizzix Stitchlits Shadow Box project. So many of the new dies from my Stitchlits collection are showcased here and I love how Lisa has incorporated so many lovely sewing themed details in this piece.

You’ll be stitching up a storm after a visit to Lisa’s Blog for more gorgeous details on her Stitchlits Shadow Box.

Anne Redfern has a fresh Holiday take on my Cantilever Box die. Not only has Anne dressed her sewing box up in holiday style with Graphic 45 papers, she’s also found a new use for this die!

You’ll have to jingle on over to Anne’s Blog to see how she turned my new Sizzix Sewing Box into a heartfelt Holiday Jewelry Box!

Shelly Hickox has found a way to make my embroidery hoop die work like the real thing! Don’t you just love this merry little ornament she’s created?

Get into the spirit over at Shelly’s Blog where she has a fantastic tutorial on how to create your own Embroidery Hoop Ornament.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares a beautiful wall hanging tutorial featuring a lovely bouquet of Sizzix Stitchlits Flowers and Buttons layered over an embroidery hoop.

Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for a little story about how you too can create a beautiful Wall Hanging with Sizzix Stitchlits.

Donna Budzynski‘s Sew Happy Card is an absolute delight! All of the Sizzix Stitchlit details make this clean and simple card “Sew” lovely!

Stop by Donna’s Blog for a closer look at crafty detailing sure to make you “Sew Happy”!

Last but certainly not least, Pam Bray shares her take on my Cantilever Sewing Box. Naturally, Pam’s creation is all decked out in Graphic 45 papers and detailing you’ll have to see to believe!

Head to Pam’s Blog for more gorgeous photos of her Graphic 45 Cantilever Sewing Box.

Well the Inspiration Team sure has shown us some creative ways to use Sizzix Stitchlits. In case you missed any of the projects from previous weeks you can check them out below…

Sizzix Stitchlits Projects Week 1

Sizzix Stitchlits Projects Week 2

Sizzix Stitchlits Projects Week 3

There’s still time to enter our Stitch in Time challenge and show us your “Sew Crafty” creations HERE.

Eileen

Hauntings and Holidays with Sizzix and Graphic 45 Wrap Up

28 Oct

We’ve reached the end of our Hauntings and Holidays challenge. Fear not, the Inspiration Team is taking us out with a healthy dose of haunted and holiday projects sure to get you in the “spirit”. Sizzix and Graphic 45 inspiration awaits you!

Shelly Hickox starts us off with a standout Graphic 45 Rare Oddities Cabinet! With the use of my Square Box die, Candy Drawer die, and Graphic 45 Rare oddities papers Shelly’s creation is sure to cast a spell on you!

See what’s brewing over at Shelly’s blog and learn how to create this gorgeous Graphic 45 Rare Oddities Cabinet with Sizzix!

Rina Gonzales has a Cute and Spooky Halloween Wreath project featuring my Food Jar die cuts as specimen jars. Creepy, cute, AND clever indeed!

Visit Rina’s Blog where she shows you how to create this cute and spooky wreath with Sizzix and other fun supplies!

Tracy Evans has a Spooky Sizzix Suitcase project to share packed full of DecoArt Media tricks and techniques!

Stop by Tracy’s Blog for a good scare and a closer look at this sensational, Spooky Sizzix Suitcase filled with ghoulish goodies from DecoArt Media.

Nicole Wright’s Sizzix Cookie Box Pumpkin with Graphic 45 Rare Oddities is a welcome addition to Nicole’s incredible Halloween project parade!

Stop by Nicole’s blog for more Halloween fun and details on this spooky Sizzix Cookie Box Pumpkin!

Pam Bray’s Candy Apple Treat Box is a delightful way to transport fall treats!

Visit Pam’s Blog for more tricks and treats including how to create your very own Candy Apple Treat Box with my Sizzix dies!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson is giving us the best of both worlds with her adorable (and detailed) Haunted Holiday Adirondack Chairs! There’s something for everyone here. One part scary and one part merry!

As always Anna-Karin has included an equally detailed tutorial with gorgeous photos. You won’t want to miss a single darling detail included on her Sizzix Haunted-Holiday Adirondack Chairs HERE.

Now that we’ve been thoroughly haunted, Diana Hetherington is here to share an amazing and inspiring Holiday Advent Calendar project! Diana used my ATB die, Graphic 45 Christmas Carol Papers and a LOT of patience to create this stunning Holiday masterpiece!

Dash on over to Diana’s Blog where you’ll find even more merry details on her Graphic 45 ATB Advent Calendar!

If you missed any of the fantastic projects the Inspiration Team has created with Graphic 45 Papers you check out the links below for more Hauntings and Holiday inspiration…

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

There’s still time to enter our challenge so hurry-scurry and link your projects HERE by 8pm EST this Thursday! Stay tuned for a massive Fall Fun winners post later.

Eileen