Summer Fun Archives - Eileen Hull

July “Summer Vibes” Sizzix Project Wrap Up with Eileen Hull

28 Jul

The Creative Team July project theme was “Summer Vibes”. It’s been a month full of inspiration and this week is our summer project wrap up. Check out the inspiration and the July round up video!

Lisa Hoel finished her Yellowstone National Park vacation journal. Whew! She used the Full Size Journal Die for the base and filled it with photos, postcards, ephemera and of course used many of Eileen’s other die sets and stamps. You can find all the project photos here.

Flashback Summer Projects!

Jenny Marples has a rustic summer sea project she made with the Stacking Drawers Die. These delightful little boxes can hold candies or other treats. Wouldn’t they make wonderful party favors? Find the tutorial here.

Designer Jennie Atkinson is sharing a beautiful floral flashback project – a Tea Cup flower journal. Fabulous! Find all the details here.

Nothing says summer like sunflowers! Lisa Hoel made a summery accordion album to fit inside of a case made with the Skinny Mini Book Box Die (also the Mini Slimline & Tickets Die Set). Find all the details here.

Summer Vibes Wrap Up!

News from Eileen Hull…

I hope your summers are going well! The heat has eased off a little here in Virginia, thankfully.

I want to thank you for your patience, support, encouragement and having my back over the past few months. My family and I have have been through several surgeries, my husband’s retirement, a trailer renovation and other events/situations that I needed to deal with. All of those things are/were important.

For the past four years I have been going live twice a week. I cut the Thursday one and now go live on Tuesdays at 4:00 Eastern and I welcome you to join us! I also want to thank all of you have been following my health issues and sharing your experiences too. It makes things less scary when you know that others have been through it also.

So after taking the time off, I am ready to get back into it 😍. I have a new product coming out that I am very excited about and I can tell you more about that soon!

Today Margaret and I are going live using the Stitched Hearts die. Margaret has some great ideas up her sleeve and I have some things to try too so gather your supplies and create along with us! And if you make something, we would love to see it posted in the Eileen Hull Fan Club .

I am starting to gear up for the Garlic Festival in Saugerties, N.Y. coming up in September. Can I ask – when you go to an event like this, what are you looking for? Christmas presents? Everyday gifts? Things for you? Clothing or handmade accessories? Jewelry? I’d like to hear from you!

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 8600 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 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.)

More Sizzix “Summer Vibes” with Eileen Hull

23 Jul

The July project theme for the Creative Team is “Summer Vibes”. There are so many possibilities! The team will be creating using current and older dies, so keep an eye out for some inspiring summer ideas and projects – gardens, flowers, beach, sea, travel, sunshine… Let’s check out this week’s inspiration:

Jenny Marples has a fabulous technique to share! Check out the lovely watercolor summer flowers she made in her video below. I can’t wait to see these incoporated into her W.I.P. Garden Gate journal…

Tonya Trantham has been busy at work this month making a summery mini tag album using the Ephemera Pocket & Tags Die Set for the base (plus many other Eileen Die Sets!) You can find all the details in her posts, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Here’s a peek:

Designer Elizabeth Robinson made good use of the Ephemera Pocket & Tags, Stitched Hearts and Watercolour Bouquet Embossing Folder to create this fresh floral card. Tonya approves of the pom-pom trim lol.

News from Eileen…

It was a crazy weekend – a miracle, some bad news and I had yet another medical “procedure” today! I’m looking forward to a normal rest of the week 🙂 I hope you all are enjoying the summer. I’ve been puttering around in my studio – it’s in the basement so it is nice and cool.

Last week there was a request for a tutorial on how to assemble the Garden Gate Album die that came out in May. I shared ideas for what can be made with this versatile Bigz XL die and different construction alternatives.

I’m also excited to introduce Guest Designer Jill Patel who joined me! Here’s a little about her:

I’ve loved art and crafting from a young age – I’ve dabbled in everything from painting and embroidery to digital art and cardmaking. Since becoming a mom, my priorities have shifted, but I still make time to create, drawing inspiration from the world around me. Cardmaking and scrapbooking has become one of the best creative outlets, and I’m excited to keep learning new techniques and better ways to share my passion.

I post regularly on my Instagram and also have started a YouTube channel – please subscribe!

I love Jill’s style and am always inspired to see what others are making with my dies. Here are some samples of her gorgeous work featuring

At the end of September, I’ll be headed up to NY! My sister Kathy invited me to do the Garlic Festival in Saugerties, N.Y. with her. My three sisters, me and Mom shared a booth for five years running in the early 2000’s at this event – selling handmade fleece hats, scarves and accessories. We loved getting together for this reunion to visit, work and hopefully make a little money. It’s been a while since I have done a show like this but I am excited. I will be selling some leather finished pieces, small watercolors, journal kits and whatever else I am inspired to make 🙂 If you live anywhere nearby, I hope you will come and see us!

My friend Marla is in hospice. We met about 35 years ago when we were stationed at Ft. Drum, NY. Being with her was always an adventure – whether it was antiquing, auctions, managing our husband’s deployments, craft fairs, parties or just talking about our kids, funny things that happened or just life. When she heard I was having a hysterectomy, she had her husband Steve mail me four giant bags of Circus Peanuts from their local Mennonite store – this is as she is fighting pancreatic cancer! I would appreciate if you would keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she gets ready for her next journey… Thanks friends.

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 live videos! (You can watch the replays on her YouTube channel or Eileen Hull Designs Facebook.)

Summer and Sizzix with Eileen Hull Dies

23 Jun

It’s that time of year – temps are rising and you may be feeling footloose and fancy free. This month here on the blog we’ve been getting inspired by summer and Sizzix dies from Eileen. There has been something for everyone from the garden to the beach and traveling all in between! Let’s wrap up June with more summery makes to get your creative juices flowing…

Jennie Atkinson used to spend summers at the seashore in Suffolk and has many happy memories of those times. She created this lovely little memory box using Eileen’s Treasure Box Die and you can find out how to make one of your own on Jennie’s blog.

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Educator Sarah Lizzie also created a project to commemorate summers at the seaside using Eileen’s Gift Box Die. She has a full tutorial video for you about how she made it so don’t miss that! You can find the link on her blog.

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If you are a gardener, you will love this next idea from Sue Eldred! She has made good use of recycled ‘trash’ and Eileen’s Journal XL Die to make plant ID labels for your flowers. What a creative idea and you could easily make a bunch as a gift for the gardeners in your life. Visit her blog to see how she made them.

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Madeline Arendt is happy that we can start traveling again and made this super cute Journal to document her summer journeys. It’s the perfect take-along! Be sure to visit her blog for the instructions and to see the handy features she has built into the interior.

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More summer and Sizzix projects to share…

Designer Elizabeth Robinson has her computer working again (hurray!!) and was finally able to share her summer and Sizzix projects with us. It was certainly worth the wait for these clever makes! Elizabeth used Eileen’s Camper Die to make a boat and then an ice cream van! Whaaat? So creative Elizabeth, bravo. Definitely pay a visit to her blog to find out how she used the die to build these darling projects.

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Visit next week for the Ch. 3 Release Party!

Thanks for visiting and see you next week! On July 1st at Noon Eastern, Eileen Hull will be hosting the Release Party in a Facebook Live. We will also be having a Blog Hop! Don’t miss out on the fun and chance to see Eileen’s newest Sizzix Dies!

In case you missed the last three posts, you can find them 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 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, YouTube and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 6/22 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. (Or right here, right now!) Eileen shows us how to make some die storage from recycled materials. The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Summer Fun with Sizzix and Spring Winners!

30 Jun

Hey there! Our Summer Fun with Sizzix challenge has come to an end but that hasn’t stopped the Inspiration Team from creating just a few more projects to inspire your Summer time crafting! In addition to more Summer Fun projects we’ll also be announcing all of our Spring Art with Heart Challenge winners. Come along and let’s have some Summer (and Spring) fun with Sizzix…

Donna Budzynski is sharing a red, white and blue project just in time for 4th of July weekend. Donna’s Sizzix 4th of July Wall Art features loads of die cuts from my Vintage Travel and Vintage Kitchen collections. Stop by Donna’s blog for more creative fireworks.

Our prolific creator Pam Bray has a wow worthy Sizzix Vintage Kitchen Canister project to share this week. Pam’s darling Daisy Canister was created with supplies from two of our favorite crafty companies…Stampendous and DecoArt Media. Visit Pam’s blog for more details on this Summer Fun Sizzix project.

Wow ladies! Can’t thank the Inspiration Team enough for a fantastic start to the Summer with your Summer Fun Sizzix Projects!

Now that Spring is officially over and Summer has begun let’s get to our Spring Art with Heart Challenge winners!

Our June winner Julia Aston has a Summer Fun Sizzix project that combines creativity with natures beauty!

Stop and smell the flowers over at Julia’s blog where she shares how to create this beautiful, blooming canister.

You can check out all of the amazing Summer Fun with Sizzix projects HERE.

Prepare to be dazzled by the creative powers of DIY Diva Morena Hockley! Morena used DecoArt Media and other creative supplies to create this fab Faux Metal Bust.

Visit Morena’s Corner for a full tutorial on how to create your own Faux Metal Bust and more fun DIY projects!

See ALL of the Mixed-Media MAYhem projects with Sizzix and DecoArt Media HERE.

Spring has certainly sprung with this darling Spring Snow Globe Cookie Box project created by Tonya Trantham!

“Spring” over to Tonya’s Creative Addiction to Paper for more project details and gorgeous photos!

Take a look at all of the lovely Spring Break with Sizzix projects HERE.

Hels Sheridan shows you how to “Go Green” with Artist Trading Blocks by using bits and bobs found around the house with your favorite creative supplies!

Find out how to “Go Green” with your ATB projects and more over at Hels Blog.

Find even more Go Green project inspiration HERE.

Congratulations to all of our Spring Art with Heart Challenge Winners please email Amy (at) pluckingdaisies (dot) com with your shipping info and I’ll have your prizes shipped out to you ASAP!

Thanks to all for your participation and support of the Art with Heart Challenge! The Inspiration Team and I will see you next Tuesday with a brand new challenge and lots of Sizzix inspiration! For those of you celebrating the 4th of July have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

Eileen

Summer Fun with Sizzix Continues!

23 Jun

Hello creative friends! Summer has officially begun and the Inspiration Team is back again to share their creativity with you! Come along with us as the Summer Fun with Sizzix continues….

Rina Gonzales has a Summer Fun Sizzix Place Card tutorial to share with you today. Rina’s creation using my Place Card die is oh so fun for the Fourth of July, but you can customize this project for any and all of your party planning needs. Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Bridal Showers….you name it! This project is fun and easy to create throughout the seasons.

Stop by Rina’s Blog for an easy peasy tutorial on how to create these summer fun Sizzix place cards for your next backyard BBQ or bash!

Diana Hetherington will light your imagination with her clever ATB Lighthouse project! This Summer Fun Sizzix project proves that the creative possibilities of Artist Trading Blocks (and Sizzix for that matter) are truly endless!

Take a trip over to Diana’s blog for a bird’s eye view of this lovely ATB Lighthouse project.

While we are on the subject of ATB’s…Anne Redfern has a super fun Sizzix ATB project to share with you as well. Meet Rusty the Robot! Anne’s magical ATB creation is so fun I’m speechless!

Get ‘geared’ up for some serious Sizzix Summer Fun inspiration over at Anne’s blog.

Lisa Hoel is taking us on a Pirate Adventure with her summer fun filled Artist Trading Block creation! X marks the spot for Sizzix creativity with this Pirate Adventure ATB!

Head to Lisa’s blog for a creative treasure hunt where you are sure to find a bounty of creative Sizzix inspiration…Arrgh!!

Pam Bray is sharing a fun filled summer party basket project tutorial on the Craftwell Blog today! Pam’s creation features a plethora of my Vintage Kitchen dies all rolled into one super cute creation!

Visit the Craftwell Blog for a detailed tutorial on how to create Pam’s Summer Fun Sizzix Party Basket creation!

There’s still some time left to enter the Summer Fun with Sizzix challenge. You have until 8pm EST on Thursday so show us your Summer Fun Sizzix projects HERE! We’ll have a massive winners post this Friday so don’t delay!

Art with Heart June Challenge: Summer Fun with Sizzix

3 Jun

Hey there! Summer is right around the corner! Here at Art with Heart we are celebrating the upcoming Summer season with a new challenge for the month of June. This months theme is Summer Fun with Sizzix! Blow the dust off some of your old dies and get creative or treat yourself to some new Sizzix dies. No matter how you choose to create you are sure to have some Summer fun when you get creative with Sizzix. The Inspiration Team is here to get you started with some truly inspiring Summer Fun Sizzix projects!

Tracy Evans starts us off with a super summery and oh so FUN Seahorse ATB featuring loads of Sizzix goodness and DecoArt Media!

Take a dip in the sea of creativity happening over at Tracy’s blog. You won’t want to miss all of the gorgeous details featured on this Summer Fun Seahorse Artist Trading Block!

Nicole Wright is sharing a Beatles’ inspired Yellow Submarine project. This under the sea delight is bubbling with Sizzix and Summer fun for sure! Can you tell which one of my new Vintage Travel dies she used to create this fabulous project?

Let Nicole sing you a creative song “We all live in a Yellow Submarine…” over on her blog where she is sharing clever ways to combine your Sizzix dies and creative supplies to make magical paper projects like this lovely Yellow Submarine.

Diana Hetherington has a fun Travel Tag Frame for you today. I love how Diana has combined my new Vintage Travel Luggage Tag die with DecoArt Media. How sweet that she created this project because she missed her son. This project is as marvelous as it is meaningful!

Travel over to Diana’s Blog to learn more about this heartfelt Travel Tag Project.

Shelly Hickox has a wow-worthy summer fun Sizzix project to share as well. Shelly used a bunch of my dies including my Make it 3D die from Vintage Kitchen and DecoArt Media to create this gorgeous gift box!

Stop by Shelly’s Blog to learn more about how to use my Make it 3D die with your other Sizzix dies to create dimensional projects like this lovely gift box

How’s that for a start to Summer Fun with Sizzix? Are your summer fun Sizzix ideas flowing yet? Share your Sizzix creations below for a chance to win a great prize!

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