Holiday Sizzix projects Archives

Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull Products

3 Nov

Wow, October sure disappeared in a puff of smoke. Time does fly! Here we are with a new theme and we are going to Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull products all month long. Whether it’s holiday makes or everyday glam, I’m sure we’re going to be inspired by the creativity of the designers!

ALSO, don’t miss the special Comfort & Joy kickoff event SATURDAY, Nov. 5th!

We are starting off the 2022 holiday season with the 2022 Comfort & Joy Kickoff event – an all day workshop put on by Eileen and team! You will learn tips, tricks and techniques for working with Eileen’s products and how they may be used throughout the holiday season. Join us for our third annual Comfort & Joy holiday craft celebration to create journals, holiday packaging and containers, cards, small gifts, ornaments and so much more!

The Comfort & Joy Kickoff event will be held on Saturday, November 5 beginning at 9:30 Eastern Time and ending about 4:00. There will be a little break for lunch. The event will be hosted in a private Facebook group.

On the day of the event, attendees will gather in the group at 9:30 AM Eastern time to watch the first live. Eileen will start the event off and every 45 minutes, a new team member will be introduced with a tutorial, technique or project. Craft along live if you’d like or catch up later on replay – whatever works for you! There will be a total of 8 classes plus bonus projects. This is a steal at $20 for the whole day! Sign up HERE.

And the Comfort & Joy event doesn’t end there! Following the Kickoff event, the party continues in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group! From Nov. 7- 18, there will be additional content provided each weekday for free. Join the Fan Club and join the party!

Time for Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull inspiration…

Pam Bray created a gorgeous holiday decor piece incorporating Eileen’s Sunflower and Geometric Box Dies. This month the designers are also doing a collaboration with Sizzix to use their new Cork Surfacez in their projects. The word on the street from them is that the cork is a dream to work with and looks fabulous. I agree! Pam used it on the background and also embossed on it to make the flowers. Fabulous! Find all the details in her blog post.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Sarah Lizzie also made good use of the new Sunflower Die by creatively using the cuts to make poinsettia ornaments. I love this idea! Sequins form the sparkly center in a perfect finishing detail. These would be great as package toppers or anything that requires a little festive touch. See how to make one in Sarah Lizzie’s post!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Remember me mentioning that the Comfort & Joy Event is coming up? Well here is a sneak peek of the beautiful Christmas journal that Karen Bearse will be teaching on the 5th! Wow! Karen always has great mixed media techniques to share and I’m sure participants will learn all sorts of nifty things during her time. Check out Karen’s blog for the details.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Thanks for stopping by! More inspiration next week.

If you missed last week’s post, you can find it here. Sign up for the Comfort & Joy Kickoff Event (all day crafting THIS Saturday, Nov. 5th) Only $20!

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 7000 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, 11/1 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shares a little folder project you can make from a single sheet of patterned paper. (It fits perfectly into a Book Box!) You can watch that here.

Sizzix Chapter 3 Tutorial Time with the Inspiration Team!

8 Jul

Did you catch the Release Party & Blog Hop last week for Eileen Hull’s brand new Sizzix Chapter 3 dies? We had a fun time (watch the replay) and the Blog Hop was packed full of inspiring makes from the Teams! Eileen has three new dies in her Chapter 3 release:

Here’s what Eileen has to say about her new dies:
“Celebrate every day with these versatile Chapter 3 Sizzix dies! Although themed as a holiday collection, just think of how many ways you can decorate these dies to celebrate every season of the year, simply by changing out the paper and colors! The Truck and Camper pair are a match made in heaven. Set it on the mantel, (paired with the Camper die!), hang on the tree, fill with treats or create your holiday cards with them. The Ornament Box may be used several ways – use the circle shapes separately as ornaments or build up the sides and add treats, snacks and gifts. Decorate the box with elements from the Thinlits Wreath & Snowflake dies or use those elements in your journals, tags, pages and pockets! You will want them all!”

The rest of the month the designers will be sharing tutorials for their amazing projects made with the new Sizzix Chapter 3 dies. Let’s take a look at our first batch…

Sizzix Chapter 3 Project Tutorials full steam ahead!

Maggi Harding has a video tutorial for you on her blog showcasing how to make her beautiful vintage flower truck. I really love her use of patterned paper and how she filled the truck with flowers! Don’t miss her blog post with more photos and the video.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - new Sizzix Chapter 3 dies are released! Lots of exciting projects from the Team. #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Designer Lisa Hoel has an extensive tutorial for her festive 4th of July centerpiece made using the new Vintage Truck Die and the Camper Die. (She shows how she made a hood for the truck!) Find out all her tips and tricks on her blog.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - new Sizzix Chapter 3 dies are released! Lots of exciting projects from the Team. #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting #creativejuicefreshsqueezed

Keep on truckin’, more to see!

The trucks keep rolling with Pam Bray’s delightful landscaping truck vignette! The fabulous details and mini gardening props create the perfect scene. Check out the tutorial in her blog post.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - new Sizzix Chapter 3 dies are released! Lots of exciting projects from the Team. #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Susie Bentz had fun with the new Ornament Box , Wreath & Snowflake Die Set and Sizzix Effectz Decorative Foil Sheets to create glam Christmas ornaments! She used some neat inlay techniques and you can find all the instructions on her blog.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - new Sizzix Chapter 3 dies are released! Lots of exciting projects from the Team. #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Visit next week for more Sizzix Chapter 3 Tutorials!

Thanks for visiting and see you next week! In case you missed the Blog Hop post, you can find it HERE.

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

Eileen went live from her vacation at the beach today! You can catch the replay to hear the full report. 😉

Christmas is Just About Here…

18 Dec

Is it time to panic? I must admit I’m feeling a bit rushed with all the “to do” on my to do list. And there are still Christmas crafting projects I have in my head that I want to make. At least the web is full of crafty inspiration for us, even if we can’t find all the craft time we need for ourselves. (Crafting vicariously? Is that a thing?) It just so happens that we have a load of inspiration right here, right now…

Cue the super awesome Inspiration Team and their crafty goodness!

First we have a delightful December Daily Journal from Tonya Trantham. I love that snowman couple with the retro flair! Check out Tonya’s blog post where she gets real about her daily December life. Plus there is pom-pom trim. You want to see it – seriously.

Secondly, Jenny Marples has created a fabulously marvelous felt embroidered journal. Wow! Head on over to her blog post to read all about the story behind this gorgeous creation.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson did a favorite Eileen Hull projects of 2019 round up for our viewing enjoyment. You will ohh and ah over all her fabulous projects (five of them). My personal favorite is this birch trees journal but the embossed cover notebooks is a close second.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of the week! Try to take some time to breathe and get creative. Be sure to share your holiday crafting with us in the Fan Club group. We want to see what you are up to.

Visit us next week too for some Christmas Eve inspiration…

Check back here next Wednesday to see more Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 The team will be sharing more Christmas makes or roundups of some of their favorite projects from 2019!

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. Join on Facebook and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Check out Eileen’s latest Facebook Live video. She showed us how to make a journal tag organizer:

Time for Festive Inspiration!

4 Dec

It’s December! (Seriously? How did that happen?) At any rate, Eileen Hull’s Inspiration Team is still hard at work sharing the festive magic of the season to inspire us all! (and take a look at this beautiful photo Eileen took! I am compelled to include it in this post.)

Eileen shared this winter wonderland photo she took near her Dad’s house. Inspiring indeed!

Now, on to the Festive Inspiration paper craft style!

First we have a royal roundup of some of Mitsyana Wright’s favorite Christmas projects from the past. Wow! These are just perfect for gift giving. Head on over to Mitsyana’s blog to check out all of the details.

Next is Karen Bearse’s continuation of her Christmas Junk Journal creation. We are up to Part 3! She is not kidding when she says this journal is jammed with joy. You will not want to miss her post which is full of technique tips and a video flip through of her progress so far. I for one can’t wait to see what she’ll be up to next with this project.

Pam Bray has done a favorite projects round up from the whole year! See her post for an overload of inspiration spread throughout the seasons. I am loving it (and this unicorn project made with the Stacking Drawer Die)!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of the week! Be sure to share your holiday crafting with us in the Fan Club group. We want to see what you are up to.

More festive inspiration next week too…

Check back here next Wednesday to see more Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 The team will be sharing more Christmas makes or roundups of some of their favorite projects from 2019!

Check out Eileen’s latest Facebook Live video. She showed us how to make a journal covered with old linens:

The end result:

All About the Holidays with Eileen Hull

20 Nov

All this month the Inspiration Team has been sharing their Holiday creations with us. Have you been getting ideas for your own projects? =) This week we again have a mix of fall and Christmas themes for your viewing pleasure.

Celebrate the Holidays Using Sizzix Dies!

Elizabeth Robinson is first up with a wonderful way to decorate your table for Thanksgiving. Look at the clever way she used the Spring Leaves Die to create these fabulous felt mats:

Here’s a closer peek (check out her blog post for more info!):

This delightful little Christmas gift card was made by Anna-Karin Evaldsson using the Gift Card Folder and Label Die. Wouldn’t this be perfect to go with a plate of cookies or hostess gift? Be sure to check out her blog post for a complete tutorial.

Lastly, Jenny Marples made a wonderful mixed media Christmas junk journal using the Pocket Notebook Die and also incorporating Eileen’s Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder. Her blog post has a full tutorial packed full of interesting techniques!

Thanks for stopping by! Hopefully your week is going well and you are taking time for creativity as things get busier.

Inspiration for the holidays next week too!

Check back here next Wednesday to see even more Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 Yet more holiday creations are coming your way to give you ideas for your own festivities.

Check out Eileen’s latest Facebook Live video. She shows you fun holiday wrap ideas using the Gift Card Folder:

Holiday Celebrations Continue with Eileen Hull

13 Nov

We are back this week with more festive holiday projects from the Inspiration Team! The beauty of my dies is that they can be adapted for any theme or style. Some of my team made Thanksgiving projects and others created Christmas themed ones. Let’s see…

Celebrate the Holidays Using Sizzix Dies!

Julia Aston has created a perfectly decorated table setting for upcoming Thanksgiving Day. How would you like to sit down to a table with beautiful decorations like this?

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull Holiday Celebrations - Thanksgiving place setting with Sizzix Dies

Lots of thoughtful touches!

She made holders for the silverware and a napkin with the Gift Card Folder Die and a little treat box with the House Ornament Die. Check out her blog post to see all the detail photos and tutorial.

Next we have Lisa Hoel who created a beautiful Thanksgiving card with some of my dies from last year and my Molten Dimensions Embossing Powders. Head on over to her blog post to pick up some great tips for using my embossing powders!

Susie Bentz whipped together a super cute Christmas banner from the leftovers from another project. What a clever way to use up the extras! Susie has a post full of tips and tricks on her blog; check it out!

Last but not least, we have Karen Bearse with a delightful Pocket Notebook. This would be a perfect Christmas gift for someone to find under the tree. See her blog for the tutorial on how the cover came together with some mixed media magic.

More Holiday Inspiration is Coming!

Check back here next Wednesday to see new Inspiration Team inspiration! 😉 More holiday creations are coming your way showcasing the versatility of my dies. They are a blank canvas awaiting your personal stamp of creativity to bring them to life.

Check out Eileen’s latest Facebook Live videos. She shows you how to make a cute Christmas Junk Journal:

Part 1:

Part 2: