Three dimensional art... with heart
I am so happy to introduce our Featured Fan today- Tonya Trantham of Creative Addiction to Paper.
Tonya’s creations for the Art With Heart Challenge that we do each month on the blog really stood out to me. Her projects always blow me away because they are so creative, charming and colorful. Tonya uses dies in unexpected ways, which I love because it shows people how versatile dies can be. And wow! Has she shown us some beauties today- oh my gosh, they are so clever!
There’s a nip in the air and I am sorry to say my crafting mojo has just skipped right over Thanksgiving and on to Christmas- I blame it on the stores that put out Christmas stuff the day after Halloween.
Last night I was re-organizing. It’s amazing how much stuff came out of that tiny little camper after the Paper Trail trip and now has to be assimilated back in the studio. So while I was putting things away, I found a bunch of these little memo pads I had gotten at the Christmas Tree Shop a while ago. Since they were 3″ square, I wondered if the Sizzix Square Box die would work as a little folder to wrap the pad with because it is a 3 1/4″ square. I actually tried the 3″ Block but it was a little tight.
At this time of year I am always looking for little handmade gifts. [Read more…]
Hello Everyone! It’s Inspiration Team Tuesday! My super talented designers have created such innovative and inspiring “Red, White and Beautiful” projects to share with you. I keep asking myself “How did I get so lucky to have such an amazing team working with my Sizzix dies?” The Inspiration Team never ceases to amaze me and I think you’ll agree once you see what the girls have created this week for the Art with Heart Red, White and Beautiful Challenge. Let’s have a look shall we?
Michelle Zerull created a fabulous Stamp Box using my Candy Drawer Scoreboards die. Michelle’s attention to detail shines throughout this lovely little project. I can’t get over all of the fun Red, white and BEAUTIFUL details she has added to this creation!
Stop by Michelle’s Blog for more on this inspiring project.
Shelly Hickox our reigning queen of Artist Trading Block innovations has a never-before-seen ATB design to help your garden grow! I’m still in awe of the fact that Shelly has created this gorgeous garden tote using my Square Box die…wow! Talk about a fun AND functional design!
Be sure to visit Shelly’s Blog to find out how to create this amazing Garden Tote!
Anna-Karin Evaldsson is back to wow you with yet another innovative design. She’s taken my Window Box die and turned it into a beautiful beach themed Mini-Album! Isn’t the texture on this piece to die for? I love how she used my fringe flower die with nautical papers and fabric!
Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for more breathtaking details on this “Beachy” keen creation!
Ready to share YOUR Red, White and Beautiful creations? Link them up HERE and you could win a one of a kind Red, White, and Blue Artist Trading Block set and other fun goodies. Stay tuned next Tuesday for more inspired creations from the Inspiration Team!
Eileen
Hey everyone! Are you ready for another Art with Heart Challenge? Spring is finally here, and our challenge this month is May Flowers. Flowers are blooming everywhere and the Inspiration Team has projects “blooming” with creativity to inspire you!
In addition to creative inspiration from the Inspiration Team we also have a great Sizzix prize pack to give away to a lucky winner! A randomly selected winner will receive my Garden Gate Album Scoreboards Die and a pack of Mat Board. All you have to do for a chance to win is link up your Art with Heart.
Now without further ado, let’s get inspired with the Inspiration Team!
Amy Bowerman has created a beautiful basket of her famous Paper Flowers using my Heart Petal Flowers, Basket and Plant Marker Dies.
Stop by Plucking Daisies for a fun tutorial on how to create this sweet paper flower basket.
Michelle Zerull has created some cute-as-a-button fringe flowers displayed in an adorable jar using my Food Jar die.
Michelle’s attention to detail is outstanding! Be sure to visit her Blog Pinch your Chic to see more of this fabulous, flower creation.
Next we have Tracy Evans with this beautiful Blue… and Blooming Artist Trading Block.
This is Tracy’s first ATB and wow! It’s like she was born to make amazing Artist Trading Blocks. Stop by Tracy’s blog to see more of this blue beauty.
Last but certainly not least we have Anna-Karin with another blooming Artist Trading Block! I see lots of my Sizzix flower dies under all those luscious “Layers of Ink”.
Stop by Anna-Karin’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create this lovely ATB .
Speaking of Artist Trading Block inspiration, our Sister team...Team ATB has a month-long “Block Hop” going on with Altered Pages.
You’ll find new ATB designs every Tuesday and Thursday at The Artists on the Block and Altered Pages. Be sure to check it out, this kind of ATB inspiration is not to be missed!
Now it’s your turn to share some inspiration by sharing YOUR creations! You have until May 29, 2014 to link up your projects for a chance to win an awesome prize. The winner and Top 3 will be announced on May 30, 2014. In the meantime the Inspiration Team will be bringing you more creative projects and inspiration every Tuesday right here.
Can’t wait to see your Art with Heart!
Eileen
Hi there! We are coming down the home stretch of the Art with Heart April Showers Challenge. This will be our last Inspiration Team Tuesday before we pick this month’s winner and Top 3 to be announced this Friday April 25th.
Today we have some Sweet Shower Gifts and projects created by Inspiration Team Members and some very special guest designers. Let’s have a look at the inspiring projects being created using my Sizzix dies…
Inspiration Team Member Amy of Plucking Daisies has used my Sizzix Flower dies and embossing folders to create these too cute Mother’s day Photo Flowers! Talk about “showering” Mom with love.
Stop by Plucking Daisies for a full tutorial and a free printable!
Next we have the lovely Oxana of Scrappylicious sharing this drop-dead gorgeous favor box using my Cake Slice Die! This beautiful Shower favor creation would work for a baby or bridal shower. It would also make a “pretty” fabulous gift box if I do say so myself.
Stop by Scrappylicious for more photos and info on this lovely Favor Box project. Make sure you stop by The Artists on the Block this Thursday to see Oxana’s inaugural Artist Trading Block project for Team ATB!
Finally, we have Guest Designer Anne Temple of Anne-Made sharing this super cute creation using my Candy Jar die!
Who wouldn’t want this little cutie Candy Jar as a shower favor? Stop by Anne-Made for more photos and steps.
Eileen Hull Flower Layers w/ Heart Petals
Eileen Hull Borders and Hydrangeas
Eileen Hull Cake Slice Sizzix Scoreboards XL
Eileen Hull Candy Jars Sizzix Scoreboards XL
Hope you are inspired to share your Art with Heart with us! {Link up your creations HERE} There’s a great prize up for grabs.
Eileen
Hello Everyone! Thanks to all who participated in the Art with Heart kick-off challenge “New Beginnings”. Are your ready to play again? We all know that the month of April brings showers so our Art with Heart Challenge theme this month is “April Showers”!
April marks the beginning of spring, wedding season and more! Think bridal showers, baby showers or spring themed projects. Be creative and let your style shine!
To get you started here is some creative Inspiration from the Inspiration Team…
Today we have Inspiration Team member Shelly Hickox sharing a sweet Easter Basket Artist Trading Block project to get the “April Showers” inspiration flowing.
Shelly created this beautiful Easter Basket with Graphic 45 papers and Eileen Hull’s Square Box Sizzix Artist Trading Block die. Stop by Shelly’s blog for a tutorial sure to “spring” your creativity into action!
Eileen Hull Square Box XL Scoreboards Die
Little Sizzles Mat Board Cream
* The Square Box Die is available in the “From the Heart Collection” to see more complimenting dies from this Eileen Hull Sizzix collection click HERE.
We have a fun Sizzix Prize Pack up for Grabs this month perfect for Spring Crafting! One randomly selected winner will claim the prize. All you need to do for a chance to win is link up a project with a link back to The Art with Heart April Showers Challenge so others can play along.
Your project does not have to include Eileen Hull Products but those that do will be given an extra entry. The winner and top 3 will be featured here the last Friday of the month April 25, 2014.
In case you missed the March “New Beginnings” Challenge Winner and Top 3 you can see them HERE.
Stop back each Tuesday of this month for more creative projects from the Inspiration Team!
Can’t wait to see your Spring themed “Art with Heart”!
Eileen