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More Top Projects of 2024 – Designers’ Picks!

19 Dec

We’re back with more top projects – the Designers’ picks! This month the Inspiration Team designers are sharing their three favorite projects from the year. Here is the selection from this week:

Sue Eldred has a range of creative projects for you to check out! Visit her blog to see the details about each of these makes (the steamer trunk is my favorite, you’ll love what’s inside!)

Tonya Trantham has a fun mix of projects for her favorites. She also has a blog post round up of all three so you can get a closer look. Head on over!

Maggi Harding is the Graphic 45 paper master! She creates the most wonderful things combining their products and Eileen’s dies. (Aren’t you glad that Cantilever Sewing Box Die came back?) Find the details for all in Maggi’s post.

Bonus! Here is a festive slimline card from Tonya Trantham. Using Eileen’s Plate & Pattern Layered Stencil Set and the Charms Thinlits Die Set, she made this creative Christmas Card.

The Latest from Eileen Hull:

Hi friends – I’m up in NY visiting with Mom and my sister. Before I left on Tuesday, I shared my Realeather project(s) for the month. In the livestream, I show how to create FIVE leather ornaments (well 4 1/2 anyway) using the Sizzix 3D Ornaments die and Realeather products. Click on the graphic to watch!

The die has been reduced from $35 to $28! You can find them HERE.

Watch the video…

I will not be going live today because I am taking Mom to an appointment, but look for me on Friday. There will be an announcement and details in the Eileen Hull Fan Club.

I hope you can join me. If not you can always catch the replay…

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.)

2025 Journals with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

20 Nov

This month the Team designers are sharing 2025 Journals they’ve created using Eileen Hull’s Sizzix dies. They come in all shapes, sizes and themes! What kind of journal would you make to use next year? Here are this week’s makes:

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Sizzix 2025 journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Pam Bray has created another beautiful journal for your inspiration! She used the Mini Alubum Die for the base. You can visit her blog post to see all the details as well as a video.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - Sizzix 2025 journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Tonya Trantham has a final reveal of the whole shabby chic Mini Album she created for the month. You can find all the details and more photos on her blog.

You can find a variety of Eileen’s past and retired dies still available in her etsy store! Here are a few flashback projects using them for your inspiration:

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Christmas projects made using her Sizzix dies #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

It’s the perfect time of year to break out Eileen’s Ornament 3-D Box Die and get some Christmas crafting started. Lisa Hoel made these projects and you can find more about them here.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Maggi Harding created this colorful Treasure Box Die project that contains three Notebooks. This would be a great gift idea! Find the details 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!

Tune into Eileen’s videos this week. (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.) On Tuesday Eileen had Part 2 of her One Page Wonder Folio Craftalong. Part 1 was last week and you can watch that here.

Looking Back at Favorite Projects of 2021

15 Dec

This month the Team designers are looking back at favorite projects from 2021 and sharing their picks with us! Eileen Hull’s versatile products really let our creativity shine! Let’s see what inspiration is in store for us today…

Tonya Trantham picked her top three favorites and I know you will agree! One was this beautiful shabby chic pickup made using the Vintage Truck Die. I love how she used patterned paper and flowers to decorate it! See the details and Tonya’s other projects in her blog post.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - Looking Back at Favorite Projects 2021 #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Tonya also has a bonus tutorial for us – a delightful card made using Eileen’s 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder and the Mitten Die. It’s quick to make but looks like you spent a lot of time on it. Check out Tonya’s tutorial here.

#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Continuing the “How do I choose only three projects?” trend, Elizabeth Robinson pulled it off and presents us with three absolutely lovely makes. Two are journals and one is special Vintage Truck & Camper trailer combo. Don’t miss her write up and the inspiration in her blog post!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Looking Back at Favorite Projects 2021 #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

The picks of designer Jenny Marples are some of my favorites of hers too! (Especially those ornaments!) I always love Jenny’s artful mixed media approach to her work. These favorites are no exception and you can see more details and links back to the original tutorials on her blog.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - Looking Back at Favorite Projects 2021 #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

More looking back at favorite projects next week!

We have a special event going on right now in the Eileen Hull Fan Club! Eileen kicked off the Comfort & Joy event off with a Facebook Live in the group. She covered how the event will work and what you can expect. This event is only for Fan Club members so all of the posts/videos/lives will take place within the group. If you miss a live show, you can always watch the replay. 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 Eileen’s 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, 12/14 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to use the Gift Box Die to make an ornament that can hold little gifts! The link is here for replay on YouTube.

Holiday Time Projects with Eileen Hull

24 Nov

… and a #eileentailgateparty wrap up! (More on that later.) In the meantime, happy Thanksgiving to our US readers and even if you aren’t here in the States, any day is a good day to count your blessings. We are continuing our look at holiday time projects made with ever versatile Eileen Hull Sizzix dies and products! Let’s see what the designers have for us this week:

Sarah Lizzie used Eileen’s Display Stand Die combined with the Post Box Die to create this darling “Letters for Santa” decoration. What would you ask Santa for for Christmas? (more Eileen dies LOL). Check out Sarah Lizzie’s blog post for the tutorial!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Designer Jenny Atkinson created a lovely fall journal for documenting the season using the Pocket Notebook Die. Find plenty of photos and a video tutorial over on her blog.

Jenny Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Putting the 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder to good use, Elizabeth Robinson created this fabulous Notepad holder. Doesn’t it look like a ‘real sweater’? Wow! She used prints made with the Gel Press as her backgrounds to emboss. Find the links to her video tutorials in her blog post!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Madeline Arendt has a whole slew of Christmas projects in her blog post! She has ideas for both decorating and gift giving so head on over and peruse the inspiration. (and there is a new garland! 😉 )

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

If warm and cozy is your thing, then Sue Eldred has you covered! She also used the 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder to make a homespun Christmas card sure to bring a smile to the face of its recipient. See her post for more details.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Christmas card projects with the team!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Now for the Tailgate Party wrap up!

Last week, Eileen teamed up with nine guests from Sizzix and independent craft store owners to create special projects made using her Vintage Truck Die. It was loads of fun! Here is what Eileen had to say about it:

Wow – wasn’t that Tailgate party fun? And impressive? The creativity was flowing for sure. I hope that you were inspired to craft along with us. If you missed it, here’s the replay link.

There was also a giveaway you could enter by sharing your own vintage truck makes! There were so many great projects and creative ideas! Sizzix picked two lucky winners, Angie Self and Denise Evans. Congrats to the winners! Below is a slideshow of the entries:

Visit next week for more inspirational seasonal makes!

Did you miss this month’s posts so far? See them here, here and here.

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, 11/23 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to make a farmhouse style Full Size Journal! The link is here for replay on Facebook. The live got cut off in the middle, so the Part 2 link is here.

Seasonal Makes with Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Dies

10 Nov

Hello, the holidays are upon us! This month Eileen’s design teams are showing us all sorts of seasonal makes made with her ever versatile products. As I’ve often said, Eileen’s die designs make the perfect bases for all sorts of projects and styles. Let’s take a look at what the Inspiration Team has to show us today!

Julia Aston is ready to set a lovely Thanksgiving table complete with individual treat boxes to place at each guests’ spot. What a delightful touch! The treat holders are made using Eileen’s Ornament Die. Visit Julia’s blog to see how she put them together.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - Seasonal makes all month long on the blog!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Designer Maggi Harding has a sneak peek of a gorgeous Full Size Journal cover she is working on. (I believe some lucky person will be getting it as a Christmas gift!) On one of Eileen’s upcoming Facebook Lives, Maggi will be joining her and showing us all her mixed media secrets! Find out the how-to so far in her blog post. We’ll keep you posted about when you can tune in to the show!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Seasonal makes all month long on the blog!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Can’t wait to see the finished journal!

Susie Bentz has really been rocking it making projects using the new Notepad Die! She’s done it again with this glittery and festive seasonal make. What is inside? It’s not a notepad… head on over to her blog post to find out.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Seasonal makes all month long on the blog!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Did you join in Eileen’s live Tailgate Party this morning?

Eileen teamed up with nine guests from Sizzix and independent craft store owners to create special projects made using her Vintage Truck Die. It was loads of fun! Here is what Eileen had to say about it:

Wow – wasn’t that Tailgate party fun? And impressive? The creativity was flowing for sure. I hope that you were inspired to craft along with us If you missed it, here’s the replay link.

If you made a Vintage Truck, please SHARE IT so you can be entered for the GIVEAWAY! Here’s how to enter to win:
• Facebook: follow Eileen Hull Designs + Sizzix * Join the Eileen Hull Fan Club * Post your make in the fan club with this hashtag #eileentailgateparty
• Instagram: follow @eileenhull + @sizzix, post a picture of what you made and include #eileentailgateparty #eileenhull #sizzix in the caption.

Giveaway will close on Nov. 20 at noon EST.

We hope you had as much fun as we did! Let us know if you have ideas for other ways to use the Truck Die. Many thanks to the Makers, my fabulous team members and to all of you for being part of this fun event!

Visit next week for more inspirational seasonal makes!

Did you miss last week’s November kick off post? See it here.

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 11/9 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. If you need a little truck assembly primer before you go and make one for the GIVEAWAY, then this live is for you! Eileen shows how it’s done. The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Versatile Chapter 3 Dies for All Seasons!

25 Aug

Eileen Hull’s newest Sizzix dies aren’t just for Christmas crafting. With these versatile Chapter 3 dies, you can easily make projects for all seasons! This week we wrap up the month of August with the Educator Team’s inspiration and some bonus makes from the Inspiration Team. Grab a snack or beverage and get comfy because this post is packed full!

Sarah Lizzie is ready to hit the beach with this darling summer card! She not only used the Vintage Truck Die in a “2-D” way, she decked it out in summer colors and filled the back with gear for some fun in the sun. Love it! You can find all the details in her blog post.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Versatile Chapter 3 dies for all season makes! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Perfect for a wedding or anniversary, Jennie Atkinson created a trio of gorgeous cards in her trademark shabby chic style. They are so beautiful! The circle cards have an integrated stand built in so they pop up. (clever!) Find many more detail photos and the tutorial for these cards on Jennie’s blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Versatile Chapter 3 dies for all season makes! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Prepare to have your mind blown! Madeline Arendt makes wonderful banners for home decor and she has really hit it out of the park with this sunflower banner. Guess what die she used to make it? The Ornament Box Die! Whaaaat? See how she did it in her blog post! And that is just the first of her ideas. Also on her blog are ideas for a additional banner and clever notecards. Don’t miss seeing them all.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Versatile Chapter 3 dies for all season makes! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

I think Sue Eldred is gearing up for pumpkin spice season with this cute fall flavored Vintage Truck project. What a fun autumn decor piece! You could make a whole caravan of pumpkin toting trucks to use as decorations. Find Sue’s complete instructions and supply list on her blog.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Versatile Chapter 3 dies for all season makes! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Wait there’s more! Scroll on for two bonus projects from the Inspiration Team…

Tonya Trantham has been busy creating and made this lovely wedding themed project. See where she used Eileen’s Mandala Die to good effect! You can see more details and directions in her blog post.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Jenny Marples has another fabulous card duo to share with us using the watercolor technique Eileen demonstrated in a recent Facebook Live. Enhance your card stash by utilizing Jenny’s tips and tricks you can find in her blog tutorial.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Visit next week for a new month and a new theme!

Thanks for visiting and see you next week! In case you missed the past posts, you can find the links HERE, HERE, and 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.