Paper Leather Archives

New Sizzix Paper Flower Projects

18 May

Hello everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with new Sizzix paper flower projects to inspire you. The team is creating gorgeous projects with my new Paper Flower Party collection and my Twist and Style Tool. You won’t believe your eyes when you see the new Sizzix paper flower projects they have to share with you today!

You’ll find all kinds of creative ways to create paper flowers with the Paper Flower Party collection from cards, to wall hangings, to up-cycled home decor. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for you this week…

New Sizzix Paper Flower Projects

Michelle Zerull gets us started with an inspired up-cycling project. Michelle has created a gorgeous set of Paper Flower napkin rings using the Romance Flower and Spring Leaves dies with Sizzix Paper Leather. With the help of my Twist and Style Tool and DecoArt media she’s created a show stopping decoration for her table.

Stop by Michelle’s blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Up-cycled Paper Flower Napkin Rings.

Next, we have a creative card set from Lisa Hoel. Lisa used many dies and textured impressions folders from the Paper Flower Party collection plus some old favorites from my Picket Fence collection.

Take your card making to the next level by visiting Lisa’s blog for a full tutorial on how to create these pretty paper flower cards.

Nicole Wright also has a delightful paper flower card project to share. Nicole used the Rolled Flower Die from Paper Flower Party along with Distress Crayons to create an inspired new Sizzix paper flower project sure to brighten anyone’s day!

Get the scoop on how to this bright and cheery paper flower card was created at Nicole’s Blog.

Diana Hetherington ends us off just in time for tea! Diana has a super creative wall hanging project featuring the Heart and Soul Flower and the Sizzix 3-D Tea Cup! Diana’s creation is just too cute. This is a new Sizzix paper flower project you will certainly want to create for yourself!

Visit Diana’s Blog for a full tutorial and a look at the other Paper Flower Party dies she used to create her Paper Flower Teacup wall hanging.

Sizzix Paper Flower Party Collection by Eileen Hull

New Paper Flower Dies, Textured Impressions and Tools! You can create your own new Sizzix paper flower projects just follow the links for a closer look at my new collection….

I do hope you enjoyed all of the lovely new Sizzix Paper Flower projects created thus far with my Paper Flower Party collection. If you missed any of last weeks projects you can check them out HERE.

We’ll see you next week with more Paper Flower Party inspiration!

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 Projects

23 Mar

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with more Sizzix Paper Leather projects and Ink Sheets inspiration for you to enjoy. All month-long the girls have been sharing creative ways to use Sizzix Paper Leather and Ink Sheets. Today we have more projects to share that are sure to inspire you to get creative with these fun new products from Sizzix.

Paper Leather Projects

Shelly Hickox created a stunning Paper Leather Train Case all decked out with Ink Sheet embossing! Just wait until you see the inside of Shelly’s gorgeous creation. You won’t believe it’s made of paper! This project looks just like the real thing and makes me want to hop on the creativity train and see where it takes me.

Take a trip over to Shelly’s Blog for a phenomenal tutorial using my Sizzix Train Case die with paper leather and ink sheets!

Diana Hetherington created a second paper leather project. How darling is this Art Studio Welcome sign? Diana used my Stitchlits and Thinlits dies with Ink Sheets to create a unique background for her Paper Leather sign. Just wait till you see how she did it!

Learn how Diana used my Stitchlits Flowers with Sizzix Ink Sheets and Paper Leather to create a warm and “Welcoming” sign for her studio HERE.

In case you missed it here’s another look at MY Paper Leather project. I created a clean and simple pair of Baby Shoes using my Sizzix Scoreboards Baby Shoe die.

This is a sweet and simple project that you can create as a new baby gift or fill with candy for a fun Baby Shower favor! Check out my tutorial HERE.

If you missed any of the Paper Leather Projects and Ink Sheets Inspiration from previous weeks you can catch up by following the links below…

Stay tuned next week for more Paper Leather Projects and Ink Sheets inspiration!

Eileen

Sizzix Paper Leather Baby Shoes

22 Mar

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share a quick post showing a pair of Sizzix Paper Leather baby shoes I made for a shower we had last month for my daughter Jess. They went together fast and actually FEEL like real baby shoes. I used the ScoreBoards Baby Shoe die to make them- here’s what it looks like…

You all know how much I love matboard, but for this particular die, I prefer cutting it from Paper Leather. I like how the Paper Leather curves and matboard just can’t do that. I have to say I am getting hooked on this stuff. It has a great weight to it and it really hard to tear, so you can crumple it up, smoosh it around, wet it, dry it and it seems to get even more supple, the more you handle it. It comes in several colors but I especially like the white because you can ink it any color you want. You can buy it here!

So I’ll tell you how I made the shoes- sorry- I have no pictures along the way. The shower was here at the house and I was cleaning and cooking, then decided to make these at the last minute- you know how that goes…

I used two sheets of 8 1/2″ x 11″ white Paper Leather trimmed to 6″ to fit through the Big Shot. I ran one sheet through for each shoe- all the parts you need are on the one die. As with all Sizzix dies, if you have any questions on how to put them together, there are instructions in the package. If you didn’t keep the packaging, you can always go on the Sizzix website and find the instructions there.

Starting at one toe of the shoe, I wrapped the tabs on the body of the shoe bottom around the sole and glued them down. Then I glued the tongue to the front of the sole and eased up the front to meet the body of the shoe. I added silver eyelets to the lacing holes, pink ribbon for shoelaces and delicate white lace to the top and bottom. Once you start lacing the shoe, the sides curve in and it looks pretty real! I might try these on the baby when she is a little older 🙂

I also added a gray felt sole to the bottom of the shoe which I die cut and glued on after assembling the shoe.

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Jess’s friend Norma, of Norma Fayak Photography, took some photos of the shower while she was here and I love how they came out (even though I wish I had gotten the dining room painted white before the shower- so over that green!)

I made this mini- album and everyone added their wishes for Nora. Now she’s born and I can put a pic of her in that window!

Finally got to use my collection of vintage silver baby cups for punch…

And here’s the star of the show- Nora Lynn!

She arrived on March 5- hope you don’t mind if I share a pic here and there? My daughter is a professional newborn photographer (Jessica Veara Photography) so hopefully she will keep me supplied (hint hint).

Here’s a photo I love of Jess and Nora taken by Norma…

Thanks for stopping by and for sharing our joy!

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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Ink Sheets and Paper Leather Tutorials

8 Mar

Ink Sheets and Paper Leather are two fabulous products from Sizzix that will take your crafting game to the next level. If you are curious as to what these fun products can do I have a treat for you! The Inspiration Team is back with more Sizzix Paper Leather and Ink Sheets Tutorials for you to enjoy. You’ll learn all about how to use some fun new products to create beautiful projects with Sizzix.

Last week we introduced you to Sizzix Ink Sheets and Paper Leather. If you’re just stopping by you can read more about these innovative products from Sizzix HERE. If you are ready to get your ink on, then check out the latest tutorials from the Inspiration Team!

Sizzix Ink Sheets and Paper Leather Tutorials

Anne Redfern starts us off with an adorable His and Hers Keyring set created using my Needle Book die with Sunburst and Leaves and Swirls embossing folders.

Visit Anne’s Blog to get the scoop on how to add beautifully inked details to your Sizzix paper leather projects.

To my delight our DT coordinator Amy Bowerman has found her creativity is blooming again thanks to Paper Leather and my Fringe Flower Die. Amy is known for her paper flower prowess and claims that Sizzix Paper Leather is the BEST material for making paper flowers!

Stop by Amy’s Blog for more details on how to grow your own Paper Leather flower garden.

Donna Budzynski also used the Needle Book along with Stitchlits Flowers and my Dots Border Folder to create this darling Birthday Gift Card holder.

Pop on over to Donna’s blog for a full tutorial on how to create this DIY gift card holder with Sizzix.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks round of Sizzix Paper Leather and Ink Sheets Project Tutorials. Stay tuned next week for more creative ways to use these products from the Inspiration Team. If you missed any of the previous tutorials you can check them out HERE.

Eileen