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More Die Cut Mania Using Eileen Hull Dies

More die cut mania is happening in Eileen Hull land! Our designers are sharing die cut tips and techniques about using your dies in new and interesting ways. There has been so much inspiration this month! We hope you’ve gotten some new ideas. Let’s check out this week’s projects…

Designer Teresita Arvelo created a fabulous marine themed tag album using the new Chapter 2 Card Case Die. I love all the chunky textures! She used some unusual materials in this project and you can find out more in her blog post.

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Sue Eldred says to look at your tools with new eyes and mix and match parts from different dies. I agree! She made a stylish and useful project using the Phone Stand and Frame Pocket Journal Dies among others. Love it! See the tutorial on her blog.

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Don’t forget about your scrapbook layouts when thinking about uses for dies. Maggi Harding shows us a beautiful example using the Heart Mandala Die. I really like how she used the negative from the die cut to make a photo frame. So clever Maggi! See more on her blog.

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More die cut mania next week as a bonus!

Did you see the other posts for May? If not, you can find them 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 7700 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, 5/23 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to use dies to emboss leather and has lots of tips. Check it out here.

Chapter 3 Inspiration from Eileen Hull’s Team

Chapter 3 Inspiration abounded during Eileen Hull’s Release Party! Did you miss it? Go to this link to watch the Party replay! For the rest of the month the designers will be sharing tutorials for their amazing projects. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

“I am so excited to share my Chapter 3 Sizzix die collection! Each piece in the set stands alone but also coordinates with the others to make a truly versatile and valuable addition to your collection.

The ScoreBoards Skinny Mini Book Box is a really great size – it measures 6 3/4″ x 4″ with an adjustable built in spine from 3/8″ to 2 1/4″. This die may be used to create a book by die cutting two covers OR a box if you add the side pieces to the covers. If you add the box supports, it will hold mini-slimline size cards.

The Skinny Mini Elements Thinlits will cut a cool star pattern that perfectly covers the front of the Skinny Mini book or the front of a slimline card. And you can also expand the size of the design to create a whole page pattern.

I have been wanting to make a Card Caddy Die for a while… so many people are making cards these days that I figured that they would love to have the ability to make a really pretty container to hold them. I love the shape of this box and it goes together so quickly – also fun to decorate! It will hold cards up to 5 1/4″ wide.

The 3D folder is called Woven Leather and it looks so realistic! Makes a great background for cards, journal pages or covers.“

If you missed the Blog Hop, here is the post where you can find all the links.

The new dies:

It's Eileen Hull's Chapter 3 Release Party with her newest Sizzix dies!
So many possibilities!

Now for the Chapter 3 inspiration!

Jennie Atkinson created a beautiful shabby chic vintage looking booklet to fit inside of the Skinny Mini Book Box. So inspiring! Jennie has a tutorial video on her blog so go take a look and learn all her secrets. 😉

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 3 inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Eileen’s dies are perfect for card making and other “2-D” applications like scrapbook pages! Designer Susie Bentz created a dreamy layout using a photo from her wedding day and the Skinny Mini Elements Die (as well as the Heart Mandala Die). The handy thing about the Elements Die is that you can repeat your cuts to make as big a piece as you like. Susie shows how in her tutorial.

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Bona Rivera-Tran is a prolific creator of fabulous makes and often utilizes Eileen’s dies. She recently created two Chapter 3 projects for the release. Here’s a peek and you can find all her inspiration on her Instagram account.

Bona Rivera-Tran for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 3 inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen
Bona Rivera-Tran for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Chapter 3 inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen
So cute!

More Chapter 3 inspiration coming your way next week!

Check back next week to see more!

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 catch up Live from Wednesday, 8/10 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She was inspired by a make from Karen Bearse and shows us how to create a square organizer box using the Card Caddy Die. You can watch that replay here.

Collaboration with Gel Press & Eileen Hull

Happy New Year! Eileen Hull and the Teams are busily engaged in a collaboration with Gel Press this month to see what magic can be made when both products are combined. Make sure to check in at the blog at each week to see what comes of our Gel Press journeys. Also check out the Gel Press YouTube channel to see what they are doing with my journal bases. It’s a match made in heaven! Time to get messy and play – let’s see the inspiration for this week!

The fabulous Karen Bearse has a treat for you! Not only has she created a wonderful collaged journal for your inspiration, she also made two Gel Press printing video tutorials which are posted on her YouTube channel. Check them out for an armload of techniques to try with your Gel Press plates. Find out more about Karen’s journal and the tutorial in her blog post too.

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Karen’s favorite journal die is the Full Sized Journal Die – plenty of real estate in that one!

Inspiration Team designer Julia Aston created some beautiful (and useful) desk calendars using Eileen’s Display Stand Die. She’s a newbie at gel printing but I’d say she was quite successful! Julia has advice for other ‘new to gel printing’ folks and a tutorial on her blog that you won’t want to miss.

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Flashback! Lisa Hoel here and I have a partly done Full Size Journal project for you to see… next week. I will blame my tardiness on various life circumstances and won’t bore you with the details. 😉 In the meantime, here is a timely flashback post to a cute little Notepad Die project I made last fall. Visit my blog to see the tutorial and how I used my Gel Press plate to print the covers.

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Gel Press printing resources!

Whether you’re new to gel printing or an old hand, you will still not want to miss perusing the Gel Press YouTube Channel. Oh my, you will find hours of content! Tons of tutorials and technique packed lessons at your fingertips. You will learn so much!

We hope that you will play along with us this month too and share your creations with us in the Eileen Hull Fan Club on Facebook and other social media channels. Tag your projects with #gelpressobsessed so we can find them. We are going to have so much fun!

Visit next week for more Gel Press collaboration projects!

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.

Follow the Gel Press social media accounts as well so you don’t miss anything: Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube

If you missed Eileen’s Collaboration Kickoff Facebook Live from Thursday, 1/6 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen has a play with her Gel Press plate and we can see that the possibilities are endless! The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Crafting for the Seasons with Eileen Hull Designs

Welcome to November Eileen Hull Fans! This month we are crafting for the seasons which covers fall, winter and all the holidays therein! As always, the Teams are bursting with creativity and ready to fill you with Eileen Hull inspiration for your own seasonal makes. Let’s take a look!

First we have a gorgeous winter creation from Karen Bearse. This magical winter scene is set into a base made using Eileen’s Vintage Truck Box Die with Wreath & Snowflake Die Set snowflake accents. The tiny lights add an extra special touch. Look on Karen’s blog for all the details!

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If you want more inspiration on making trucks you are in luck! If you haven’t heard, Eileen is having a Tailgate Party. Details from Eileen as follows: 

Don’t miss the Tailgate Party!

This event will stream to EHD Facebook page and YouTube channel on Wednesday, November 10 at 9:00 Pac/12:00 ET/5:00 UK. In attendance will be 3 retailers and 6 Sizzix employees from US and UK and Eileen. Therefore, you will see 10 people creating at one time because they will each be creating their version of the Vintage Truck on the Streamyard platform. You, the viewer, will be invited to craft along and there will be prizes! After the event, post a truck and use the hashtag #eileenstailgateparty; you will be entered to win the grand prize. It is going to be amazing! 

For our next crafty creation we have a ‘feeling fall-ish’ birthday card made by Lisa Hoel. She used various flower/leaf dies and embossed the bottom flower layer with Eileen’s fab 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder! Eileen’s  Snail Mail Everyday Sentiments stamp set makes an appearance as well. See it all in Lisa’s blog post.

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Pam Bray created a lovely home decor piece featuring Eileen’s Heart Mandala and 3-D Camper Dies. She is maintaining that in many parts of the world, this season is in fact rather summery feeling. Go Pam! Regardless of the time of year, I think you will agree that this project will spread some good cheer. More details on Pam’s blog!

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Thanks for paying us a visit! Did you miss the grand roundup post last week for our The Crafter’s Workshop collaboration? Check it out here because there were SOOOOO many wonderful projects shared.

Visit next week for more crafting for the seasons 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.

Inspiration Overload with Chapter 4 Dies!

Did I say that last week we had a truckload of projects for you? I should have saved that for this week! Oh my. Get a beverage and get comfy because we have complete inspiration overload coming right up with both the Inspiration and Educator Teams…

Here’s what Eileen has to say about her newly released dies,
“The Chapter 4 Sizzix Release is exciting for so many reasons – there are two never-done-before designs! One is the Full Size Journal which is a Bigz Pro size – you will need a machine with at least a 9″ throat to cut this die – like a Big Shot Plus or Pro. Not to worry, if you don’t have that machine, Eileen will have the pre-cut pieces available in her Etsy store for you to work with. The other new technology is a 3-D Embossing Folder! It’s called Sweater and is oh so cozy. Also new this release is a Bigz Notepad Die with lots of options for materials and uses, and a Heart Mandala Thinlits Die to decorate with!”

Let’s dive right in!

(You have your beverage right? Maybe snacks too? Just sayin’.) Designer Jenny Marples has created a beautiful Full Size Journal cover in her signature style. She also utilized the Heart Mandala Die to create a stencil. Visit her blog for a closer look!

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Tonya Trantham also made a journal but cut the cover down to make it slimmer. Her December Daily journal is complete with pom-poms and loads of festive details. See more in the post!

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Julia Aston has a clever way to use a Heart Mandala die cut to create this darling posie pocket card. Find out how on her blog.

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More die hack cleverness comes to us from Susie Bentz. She used the Notepad Die to make a box. What is inside? You will just have to visit her blog to see!

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How you doing? Inspiration overload? We’re just getting started!

Elizabeth Robinson delights us with a gorgeous shabby chic Full Size Journal cover. Love that lace and fabric texture! Find out more in Elizabeth’s post!

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For a spookily October appropriate make, look no further than Jenny Marple’s Halloween candy box made using the Notepad Die. She is thinking out of the box by making it into a box! Find her how-to tips on her blog.

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Double helping of inspiration with the Educator Team…

We’ve combined the Educator Team projects with this week because next week we will have a special post for you. Stay tuned…

How are the snacks holding out? ha ha! Shall we then…

After that brief interlude, (see what I did there?) Jennie Atkinson is here to share her Music Journal with us all! It is in Jennie’s beautiful style and she has a walkthrough video in her blog post so pay it a visit.

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Educator Sarah Lizzie is ready for the holiday season with this festive Christmas planner project! She has all the instructions for this fun and useful make on her blog.

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Madeline Arendt used the Full Size Journal Die to create a recipe book! What a great idea to make as a gift (or for yourself). See how she used a ring binder insert for the binding and check out all the fun details on her blog.

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Fall is my favorite so I can really appreciate Sue Eldred’s vintage looking fall memories album. The papers and details are really lovely. Find out more in her blog post.

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Whew! That was a truckload and a half of inspiration overload wasn’t it? We hope all the fab makes from the designers spark some ideas for you to go try. Did you miss the previous posts this month? If so, check here, here and here.

Visit next week for a roundup of our TCW collaboration makes!

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.

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 10/19 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. (Or right here, right now!) Eileen shares all the goodies she got from her visit to The Crafter’s Workshop and then it’s play time! The link is here for replay on Facebook.

A Closer Look at New Chapter 4 Dies!

Did you see the big Chapter 4 die release last Friday? We had a FB Live Release Party an a Blog Hop! This week we are taking a closer look at some of the projects shared during the Hop. I have to tell you it’s an exciting group of dies for sure! Here’s what Eileen has to say about them,

“The Chapter 4 Sizzix Release is exciting for so many reasons – there are two never-done-before designs! One is the Full Size Journal which is a Bigz Pro size – you will need a machine with at least a 9″ throat to cut this die – like a Big Shot Plus or Pro. Not to worry, if you don’t have that machine, Eileen will have the pre-cut pieces available in her Etsy store for you to work with. The other new technology is a 3-D Embossing Folder! It’s called Sweater and is oh so cozy. Also new this release is a Bigz Notepad Die with lots of options for materials and uses, and a Heart Mandala Thinlits Die to decorate with!”

First up is Pam Bray with a gorgeous Full Size Journal to share with you. There are so many special details inside this shabby chic wonder that you will not want to miss! Pam has a tutorial and a TON of detail photos over on her blog so check it out.

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Have you ever played with gel printing? If you haven’t, you are missing out! Lisa Hoel used a Gel Press plate to print on her Notepad Die covers and shows you how in her blog post tutorial. She also used the Heart Mandala Die to make a mask and as a shape for a foiled accent. Find out how in the post!

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Karen Bearse is also ready to wow us with her fabulous Full Size Wonderful Life Journal! Karen states that this journal is officially now her favorite size of the various journal dies. You really can fit so much into it! Pay her blog a visit to see all the detail photos and learn Karen’s secret-y secrets.

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One of my favorites from Eileen’s new releases is the Sweater 3-D Embossing Folder. The level of detail you get is just incredible! Susie Bentz made these beautiful clean and simple holiday cards featuring the sweater embossing in the background. The trees are cut using Eileen’s Vintage Truck Die. I love the warm farmhouse feel of these and it would be easy to make multiples to send out for Christmas. See Susie’s tutorial to learn how!

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Have you enjoyed a closer look at how the designers created their fabulous makes?

Visit then next week for more tutorials from Eileen’s Chapter 4 Dies release!

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.