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Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix Projects

7 Sep

Hey everyone! We’re starting off the fall season this year with a Holiday Jump Start. All month-long the Inspiration Team will be sharing Holiday Sizzix projects to get your creative mojo going. This week the gang has a plethora of Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix Projects to share. Get ready to “fall” in love with these amazing autumn makes!

Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix Projects

Tracy Evans gets our holiday jump start going with a serious jolt of all things Autumn! Tracy is sharing a trifecta of all things fall and Halloween. She’s got some amazing techniques to share with you using DecoArt Media, stamps and even sea salt! You won’t want to miss how she created her fabulous fall flower using my Romance Flower Die to decorate that gorgeous gourd. Such a pretty pumpkin! Tracy also has a few card tricks up her sleeve to get the creativity “crackling” for the card makers. She even has a spooky Skeleton inspired Artist Trading Block for you.

Stop by Tracy’s blog for a closer look at all of these amazing Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix projects and technique packed triple tutorial!

Pam Bray has all the Hocus Pocus you need to cast a creative spell this Halloween! That clever lass has created a coffin treat container using my loaf pan die! Pam’s creation is spectacular and spooky complete with pretty paper flowers, patterned papers and a delightfully distressed zombie.

Get a look inside Pam’s creative “brain” over at her blog where you’ll find a detailed tutorial on how to create your own Coffin Treat Container with a Zombie footman!

Julia Aston’s project takes us on a walk down cute costume lane! She used my Index Card Holder die to create a Halloween Costume photo holder. How fun to have all of those cute costume photos in one place! This clever project is all decked out in halloween bling and the photos inside…tooo cute! The winner of the “Best Costume Photo Holder” goes to……Julia!

Visit Julia’s blog for a look inside of her Halloween Costume Photo Holder plus a tutorial on how to create one yourself!

Hope you enjoyed all of the Eileen Hull Halloween Sizzix Projects today. The Inspiration Team will be back next week with more creations to jump-start your holiday crafting!

Eileen

Crescent Project Ideas

23 Jun

Hello everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with more Crescent project ideas. All month-long the IT has been showing you how to use Crescent Products with my new Sizzix collection Paper Flower Party and other dies from previous collections. We’ve seen all kinds of cool products from Crescent like Photo Mat Art Boards and RENDR paper. You won’t believe how easy (and fun) it is to make beautiful projects with Crescent and Sizzix! Let’s see what the team has in store for you this week…

Crescent Project Ideas

Anna-Karin Evaldsson starts us off with an artful Art Board project. AK’s Photo Mat Art Board is covered with DecoArt Media and her signature creativity. She also shares how to create fantastic flowers with RENDR paper, your favorite inks, and my new Paper Flower Party Sizzix dies.

You don’t have to climb a mountain to get the details on Anna-Karin’s Crescent Project ideas. Just hop over to her blog where you’ll find all the steps and details you need to create this lovely Paper Flower covered Photo Mat project.

Donna Budzynski shares a gorgeous wedding photo collage project using Photo Mat Art Board with my Heart and Soul Flower die and Stitchlits Flower dies. Donna created this project to pay tribute to her grandparents.

Visit Donna’s blog for a detailed tutorial on how she painted her Photo Mat Art Board, created Crinoline flowers with Sizzix dies and more!

Michelle Zerull has a magical, mod Photo Mat Art Board design to share with you. Oh did you think that background was patterned paper? Guess again! That my friends is the power of paint and ingenuity! Michelle is sharing all the tricks on how to create this look with Crescent Photo Mat Boards and DecoArt Media.

Stop by Michelle’s blog to learn more about how to create this fun design on Photo Mats, Flowers and more!

Lisa Hoel also has some clever Crescent project ideas up her sleeve. Lisa’s project uses Photo Mat Board which she has used a multitude of Sizzix dies to create a stunning shadow box. My Sizzix Travel Trailer die takes center stage to commemorate a recent trip she took with her family.

Travel to Lisa’s Blog to find out how you can create a Shadow box with Crescent Photo Mat Board. Plus, you’ll find a creative technique for adding details to your project using Sizzix Textured Impressions Folders.

Tonya Trantham shares an adorable Journal she created using my Sizzix Passport Book die and filled with RENDR paper. Tonya shows the true magic of Crescent’s RENDR paper with her handmade journal that she can now ink, color and paint to her heart’s content with NO bleed through!

Stop by Tonya’s blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own custom journal with RENDR paper.

Anne Redfern also shares her Crescent Project Ideas using RENDR paper with my Romance Flower and Mini-Album Sizzix dies. Anne has created an Ocean themed Mini-Album filled with RENDR paper pages. Who knew my Romance Flower die could work as a pearl filled clam shell?

Dive into Anne’s Tutorial and learn to create your own Ocean themed Mini-Album with RENDR paper.

I do hope you enjoyed this week’s round of Crescent Project Ideas. In case you missed any of the previous projects you can check them out by following the links below…

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See you next week!

Eileen

Sizzix Paper Leather Project Tutorials

30 Mar

Hey Everyone! As promised the Inspiration Team is back with MORE Sizzix Paper Leather Project Tutorials and a recap of all the fantastic projects we’ve seen along the way. My girls have been hard at work this month showing all the creative ways YOU can create with Sizzix Paper Leather and Ink Sheets. Wait till you see what the IT has in store for you this week.

If you missed any of the Sizzix Paper Leather Project Tutorials shared this month you can catch up by following the links at the end of this post.

Sizzix Paper Leather Project Tutorials

Anna-Karin Evaldsson gets us started with a gorgeous textured layout. AK used my Recipe Card Die to cut Paper Leather and my embossing folders with Ink Sheets to create an oh-so-unique background! Inked Fringe Flowers enhanced with cheese cloth complete the look.

As always, you’ll find a full tutorial on how you can re-create this layout in your own style at Anna-Karin’s Blog

Nicole Wright has pretty polka-dot Paper Leather Recipe Card Box project to share. Nicole’s project is a spring time delight that will have your creativity blooming in no time!

Hop on over to Nicole’s Blog for more details on how to create your own Paper Leather Recipe Card Box.

In case you missed any of the Paper Leather Project Tutorials from previous weeks you can catch up on all of the fabulous creations by following the links below.

Stayed tuned next week as we kick off the month of April with a look at my latest Sizzix Collection featuring new projects from the Inspiration Team. You know what they say, “April Showers bring May flowers” and my new collection being released in May has everything you need to make your creativity bloom and grow!

Have a creative day!

Eileen

Paper Leather and Ink Sheets Inspiration

16 Mar

Hey there everyone! We are back with more Sizzix Paper Leather and Ink Sheets inspiration. The Inspiration Team has some incredible projects to share with you this week that I just know will get your creative gears turning and your craft making mojo going! Check out these fantastic creations from the Inspiration Team!

In case you missed any of our previous posts you can learn more about Sizzix Paper Leather and Ink Sheets HERE. Want more project tutorials? You can find them HERE and HERE.

Paper Leather Projects

Lisa Hoel starts us off with a sensational Finding Atlantis Steampunk Journal created with Paper Leather and my Passport Book die! Lisa has discovered new ways to create with Sizzix Ink Sheets too. Did you know you can use them with stencils?

Visit Lisa’s blog for an under the sea creative adventure and swim through all the pages of her fantastic Steampunk journal!

Tonya Trantham shares a super creative Luggage Tag Shaker album! In addition to learning how to add a unique shaker effect to your projects you’ll also learn how to emboss with Sizzix Ink Sheets.

Hop on over to Tonya’s Blog for an Easter fun album tutorial.

Diana Hetherington has a wow worthy way to use my Passport Book Die with Paper Leather. This clever girl has created a colorful wallet all stitched up with signature Diana style!

Visit Diana’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Sizzix wallet in YOUR signature style!

How’s that for some creative inspiration? We don’t call them the “Inspiration Team” for kicks, these gals live up to their name week after week! If you’ve been inspired to create something that you’d like to share we invite you to add your link to the linky below for a chance to win the Make it a Party with Sizzix Book. You’ll find all kinds of ways to design your very own party supplies, gift packaging and more! Plus, you’ll also find never before seen projects from the Inspiration Team.

Stay tuned for more Paper Leather and Ink Sheets inspiration next week! Don’t forget to share your Art with Heart below.

Eileen

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Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Favorite Projects of 2015

30 Dec

2015 is coming to an end and what a wonderful year it has been! In 2015 I’ve released three new Sizzix collections Vintage Kitchen, Vintage Travel and Stitchlits. I’ve traveled around the USA on the Paper Trail in my trusty vintage camper Scotty and I’m off to do it again as I’m leaving for CHA today with Scotty in tow! Out of all the great things that have happened in 2015 I wanted to celebrate one of the greatest things of all…my wonderful, talented, and oh so creative Inspiration Team! I can’t even begin to describe how hard it was to pick just ONE of each team members fabulous projects but here they are , my favorite Inspiration Team projects of 2015!

Tracy Evans truly outdid herself with this fantastic trio of Make it 3D projects featuring DecoArt Media. I still can’t get over the delightful framing over the eyes of the stamped images…WOW!

Visit Tracy’s Blog for a walk in a mixed-media wonderland where you’ll find this marvelous make it 3D trio and more of the lovely projects Tracy has created this year!

Shelly Hickox is no stranger to Wow factor projects and her Faux Galvanized Metal Canister project is no exception. With the use of my Vintage Kitchen Canisters Die and DecoArt Media projects Shelly performs the ultimate creative magic trick by turning paper into metal, or at least making it look that way.

Stop by Shelly’s Blog to see how to create your own faux galvanized metal projects with Sizzix and DecoArt Media!

My favorite project from Pam Bray had to be her magnificent Vintage Camper Carousel! There are just too many delightful details to count on this project! Each camper is adorned with gorgeous Graphic 45 papers and Pam’s signature style.

Take a creative carousel ride over at Pam’s Blog

Anne Redfern has Vintage Travel Train Case creation modeled after a real one! Can you believe this project was NOT made with patterned paper? Neither can I!

Pack your bags for Anne’s Blog to find out how she covered this gorgeous Train Case with creative goodness!

Lisa Hoel has a magical style that shines through in this Loaf Pan Leprechaun House! This delightful dwelling is a must have for those lucky, little, leprechaun.

Try your luck over at Lisa’s Blog for more lovely details on her Loaf Pan Leprechaun House.

Nicole Wright was a new addition to the Inspiration Team in 2015 and it feels like she’s been here all along! I’ve literally been blown away by Nicole’s projects so naturally I had to pick this fantastic Cookie Box Windmill as a personal favorite!

Stop by Nicole’s Blog for some wind in your creative sails and a closer look at her Cookie Box Windmill.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson is our resident master of mixed-media tutorials. Her step by step instructions can turn a novice into an experienced artist. My favorite tutorial project from Anna-Karin this year is this Vintage Travel inspired Tool Box and Accordion Book.

Camp out at Anna-Karin’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to achieve this look with DecoArt Media products and Sizzix.

Michelle Zerull has created so many great projects using her fun-loving style and I’ve adored every single one. This Stitchlits Flower Hair Pin project however, is her most adorable creation this year IMHO.

Learn how to create your own Stitchlits Flower Hair Pins at Michelle’s Blog

Donna Budzynski has another fabulous floral project that I just love! With the use of Stampendous stamps and expert coloring skills Donna has created an Artist Trading Block project just bursting with blooms, butterflies, and creative inspiration!

Flutter over to Donna’s Blog to see more creativity in bloom.

Tonya Trantham our newest Inspiration Team member has a beyond beautiful Cookie Box Snow Globe creation that makes me weak in the knees! How could I not invite Tonya to join our team after seeing this inspired creation?

Visit Tonya’s Blog for more lovely photos of her Cookie Box Snow Globe and other artistic delights!

Diana Hetherington is always on the cutting edge of creativity (no Sizzix pun intended) . With these wearable Art Patches created with Sizzix Stitchlits she can wear her creativity on her sleeve…literally!

See what’s stitching over at Diana’s Blog and learn how to create your own wearable art!

Rina Gonzales created this downright adorable DIY Mug wreath that makes me want to come on in for a cup of joe! Rina’s projects make it easy for anyone to tap into their crafty side and create a project that’s too cute to boot!

See what’s brewing over at Rina’s Blog and find out how to create this adorable mug wreath yourself!

Before we end 2015 I’d like to give a HUGE thank you to my wonderful and creative Inspiration Team who amazes me week after week with their stunning creations using my dies. I’d also like to thank you my dear readers for your kind comments, support, and for sharing YOUR creativity in our Art with Heart challenges, None of this would be possible without YOU! To our sponsors Stampendous, DecoArt, and Graphic 45 thank you so much for collaborating with us it’s been so wonderful to see all of the creative possibilities there are when products are combined!

I wish you all a happy, healthy New Year! Now I’m off to CHA…see you in 2016!

Eileen

Art with Heart November Challenge “A Stitch in Time” with new Sizzix Stitchlits

3 Nov

Hello everyone it’s time for a new Art with Heart Challenge! This November the Inspiration Team and I are celebrating my newest Sizzix collection Stitchlits! This collection is sewing themed and features new Thinlits, Bigz, Scoreboards and Scoreboards XL dies for you to create sewing themed Sizzix projects with. Check out the entire Stitchlits Collection HERE. Our theme this month is “A Stitch in Time”. You can interpret that theme however you like just show us your oh-Sew-crafty projects for a chance to win some of my new Stitchlits Sizzix dies. Let’s see what the Inspiration team is stitching up this week.

Tracy Evans has worked her magic with my new Sewing Box Scoreboards die with this “Sew” stopping, stunner!

You won’t want to miss a single stitch or detail on this Sewing Box project “Sew” stop by Tracy’s blog for more gorgeous photos!

Lisa Hoel has a sweet Stitched Santa Tag to share that will make you want to jingle all the way to your craft studio! This project shows how easy it is to add stitching to your crafty creations with my new Stitchlits Sizzix Die!

Visit Lisa’s Blog for more jolly details on her Stitched Santa Tag!

Tonya Trantham has an oh-sew-lovely Embroidery Hoop Stitchlit Project. Tonya’s creation is filled with texture and technique featuring felt Stitchlit flowers, lace trims and paper pennant banner die cuts from my Sizzix Vintage Travel collection.

Visit Tonya’s Blog for more detailed shots of this darling Sizzix Embroidery Hoop Stitchlit project.

You can check out the entire Stitchlits Collection HERE and be sure to check with your local retailers about Stitchlits and other Eileen Hull Dies!

Share your Sew Crafty Stitch in Time projects below!

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Eileen

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