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Celebrate Spring with Colorful Crafting & Eileen Hull

Celebrate Spring with our “Colors of Spring” April design theme! The designers are creating inspiring projects for the season drawing from all of Eileen’s past Sizzix dies and products. Time to get crafty! Let’s see what inspiration we have for this week…

Jennie Atkinson cleverly combined parts from both the Mini Book and Storage Box Dies to create this chunky four inch book. The inside is filled with pockets and tuck spots for tags and bits of ephemera. Jennie has a video tutorial detailing how she made it. Find that on her blog!

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Spring with the Colors of Spring and Sizzix dies! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory
Those are some lovely spring colors!
Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Spring with the Colors of Spring and Sizzix dies! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory


Designer Maggi Harding opted for a brightly colored floral palette to celebrate spring! Her tag is full of cheerful zing. She also thought out of the box for her make by using cuts of the Mini Book covers as base layers in her tag creation. Love it! See the details in her post.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Spring with the Colors of Spring and Sizzix dies! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Celebrate Spring with the Colors of Spring and Sizzix dies! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory


Celebrate spring with Instagram inspo…

Are you following the designers on Instagram? You should be! Following are a few spring projects from Teresita Arvelo and Bona Rivera-Tran. Pretty!


More “Colors of Spring” projects next week too!

If you’ve missed the March wrap up post, you can find it here. Last week’s post is 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!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 8200 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 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 Live from Tuesday, 4/9 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen was recently in California teaching and it looks like she came back with goodies! She shows us how to make a Tiny Book & Case with Frank Garcia papers. Watch the replay here.

June Journals and Belagio Cork Fabric

We are continuing our month of June Journals and the collaboration with Belagio to use their unique, versatile cork fabric. The team is really enjoying working with it! Durable and user friendly, the fabric can be easily die cut, sewn by machine, combined with fabric, paper or pretty much any substrate you can think of. Thin sheets of real cork are laminated to a fabric backing so it is very flexible and durable. It’s perfect for covering three dimensional projects like boxes, books, and home decor pieces. Additionally, you can also use it to create 3D flowers and other embellishments… Living up to the Belagio motto: You are only limited by your imagination – this fabric will expand your creative possibilities!

So, what does the team have for us today?

Why another quartet of fabulous journals for you to feast your eyes upon! Take a look at this beautiful Pocket Notebook journal made by Maggi Harding. The elegance of the cork fabric really shines through. The insides of the journal are elaborately embellished so you won’t want to miss the video flip through on Maggi’s blog post.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull – June Journals with Belagio Cork Fabric collaboration #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Created using the Passport Book Die, Lisa Hoel’s sweet little firefly journal is a gift for a new baby in the family. It will be a special place to record all of the baby’s firsts and new family memories made. As part of the design, Lisa layered different patterns of the cork fabric and can attest that it does indeed die cut and stitch up wonderfully. See her blog for the full tutorial and more photos.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – June Journals with Belagio Cork Fabric collaboration #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Susie Bentz’s project this month shows how metallic accents really add elegance to anything. The simplest details pull it all together! Her Tiny Book and Book Case combo is gorgeous and her closure technique is easy and clever. All the details are on her blog!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull – June Journals with Belagio Cork Fabric collaboration #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Julia Aston is spreading birthday love with her pair of twin Notebooks for a pair of twins just turning 17! What a special gift and I love how she colored in parts of the design on the cork fabric. Travel over to her blog to find out all the details.

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull – June Journals with Belagio Cork Fabric collaboration #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Where can you find Belagio cork fabric?

– Hobby Lobby carries packaged cork in 18″ x 15″ pieces in 9 different patterns in the notions department.
– Two types, a natural and a natural with gold, are sold by the yard at Walmart stores that have fabric departments.
– As for the entire collection, many quilt and craft shops around the country carry it by the yard and in packaged 18″ x 15″ pieces.
– Online the Belagio cork fabric is available on Walmart.com and Amazon.com.

Come by next week to see more June Journals cork fabric magic…

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! Are you interested in ramping up your journal making mojo? Consider purchasing Eileen’s new Pocket Notebooks e-book, because it will surely spark ideas for your own journal creations. Finally, did you miss last week’s post? Find it linked here.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday is below. While wearing a snazzy tiara she has successfully kept out of the bling loving hands of little Nora, Eileen crafted a Passport Book using recycled materials. Check out our very own Queen of Crafting and learn some new tips and tricks!

Pocket Notebooks e-Book AND May Flowers

May is off to a running start! Eileen Hull’s newest e-book, Pocket Notebooks with Eileen Hull & Friends, from Bella Crafts Publishing is now available! Follow the link to buy yours now to get your creative juices flowing! There are over 50 projects to inspire you, complete with instructions and links to the designer’s blog posts or videos. You will be amazed at the versatility of Eileen’s Pocket Notebook Die and the endless creativity of all the designers’ uses for it.

Eileen Hull's newest book, the Pocket Notebooks e-book from Bella Crafts Publishing is now available!

The Inspiration Team is also full of endless creativity!

Not only are we talking about the new Pocket Notebooks e-book, this month we are showcasing projects that feature May Flowers in a celebration of all the beautiful growing spring things! Pam Bray starts us off with a gorgeous Tiny Book and matching Case featuring Graphic 45 papers and lots of fussy cutting. Her creation is beachy and flowery so be sure to check out all the details and photos in her blog post.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - May Flowers abound!

Mitsyana Wright is next with a cheerful and useful Tiny Book combo that is for recording prayers. I love the bright colors and happy flowers and butterflies. What a perfect way to keep track of the blessings in life. Her tutorial is on her blog so head on over.

Mitsyana Wright for Eileen Hull - May Flowers abound!

Designer Karen Bearse is getting her mixed media vibe on with this delightful little art journal. I really like how she incorporated fabric and all the textures. All the details and tutorial are on her blog!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - May flowers abound this month!

Tonya Trantham shares a hack to make the Tiny Book Case double width! So clever! As always, she has beautifully decorated her creation with flowers and lacy bits and bobbles. It just screams spring. All the details are on her blog so don’t miss out.

Tonya Harding for Eileen Hull - May flowers abound this month!

Next week, more May Flowers projects will be shared! Come back to see the inspiration…

Thanks for stopping by to pay a visit! Don’t forget to consider purchasing Eileen’s Pocket Notebooks e-book, you won’t be sorry. 😉 It will surely spark ideas for your own journal creations. Also, if you missed all the awesome Tiny Book Projects from April, you can check out those posts here, here, here and here.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday night is below. She revisited a favorite die from last year, the Treasure Box, and shared some construction tips as well as making a fabric covered box.

Tiny Book Die Release Wrap Up!

What a month it’s been. (In more ways than one!) Focusing on the happy art news, Eileen Hull’s newest Sizzix dies the Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case were released at the beginning of April and all month long we’ve been treated to loads ideas from the Inspiration Team. Today is no exception.

We’re going out with a Tiny Book Die bang…

What a treat; we have five of the designers sharing their work with us today! First up is Maggi Harding and she made an absolutely adorable gift for a friend who has a new puppy. See her blog for all her tips and more photos. A treat indeed.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull. It's a Sizzix Tiny Book Die release wrap up on the blog! #eileenhull #mymakingstory
So. Super. Cute.

Next, designer Tonya Trantham crafted a lovely little Tiny Book that is elegantly embellished. Look at all those details! Get an even close look over on Tonya’s blog post.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull. It's a Sizzix Tiny Book Die release wrap up on the blog! #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Karen Bearse created a Tiny Book and Case combo packed full of travel memories and ties to recent events. You will not believe all the little details included in the book and the story behind it. Head on over to Karen’s blog post to read all about it!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull. It's a Sizzix Tiny Book Die release wrap up on the blog! #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Also making a teeny tiny scrapbook, Susie Bentz is celebrating the sea and beachy memories in this cute little book. You definitely want to see all the detail photos and wee sea pics inside!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull. It's a Sizzix Tiny Book Die release wrap up on the blog! #eileenhull #mymakingstory
You must see the inside pages!

How about a mini art journal? Elizabeth Robinson made this Tiny Book art journal and I’m in love with it. Those beads on the spine! Check out her blog post for more details.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull. It's a Sizzix Tiny Book Die release wrap up on the blog! #eileenhull #mymakingstory

Next week, May flowers are in store for y’all! Come back to see the inspiration…

Thanks for stopping by to check out Eileen’s newest Tiny Book die release! These tiny dies are sure to become the favorites of many of us. If you missed the first four posts filled with ideas they are here, here, here and here.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday night is below. She showed us several different ways to make closures for the Tiny Book Case. Let the Tiny Book die release love affair continue!

Tiny Book and Book Case Love Affair

I think it’s official. World-wide there is a Tiny Book love affair going on! Eileen’s newest Chapter 2 Sizzix Dies the Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case are quick to make and so versatile, quite possibly the perfect canvas for your creativity! Plus, they are so darn cute!

Did I mention they were cute?

As always, the Inspiration Team works tirelessly to craft fabulous projects to inspire you in your creativity. We have more to share with you today! Scroll on to see our first creation by designer Julia Aston…

Created by Julia Aston for Eileen Hull. The Tiny Book love affair continues with Eileen's newest Sizzix Dies.

Julia’s encouraging little book of prayers and Bible verses is filled with love itself. Wouldn’t something like this be wonderful to send to a friend during these times? Visit Julia’s blog to see all the details and techniques used.

Designer Elizabeth Robinson filled her make with love of a different kind! Using the Tiny Book Case, she created a colorful holder for a handful of heart confetti. Talk about spreading the love around! 😉 See her blog post for details and a link to her how-to video.

Created by Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull. The Tiny Book love affair continues with Eileen's newest Sizzix Dies.

Tiny Books and tiny houses combine to form a darling mixed media accordion journal in this fabulous creation from Jenny Marples. I really like how she used cotton fabric as the base for her accordion pages inside the book. Find all her tips and tricks in her blog post!

Created by Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull. The Tiny Book love affair continues with Eileen's newest Sizzix Dies.

More Tiny Book love coming next week…


Thanks for stopping by to check out Eileen’s newest die release! These tiny dies are sure to become favorites. If you missed the first three posts filled with inspiration they are here, here and here.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday night is below. She showed us how to make this fun Tiny Book with Emerald Creek Craft Supplies Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder and Sizzix dies! (Plus using a gel plate to print on the mat board.) Let the Tiny Book love affair continue!

New! – Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case Sizzix Dies

Eileen Hull has done it again! The new Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case Dies are making a splash and the fabulous maker projects we’ve been seeing are so creative! Quick and easy to make, the Tiny Book is just 2.5 x 3 inches and fits right into the Tiny Book Case. Super cute comes to mind when tasked with describing these diminutive creations.

The Inspiration Team has been busy!

The Team has more to share with you this week! We’ve been having fun creating with these versatile dies as well. April showers bringing May flowers is the theme of the duo designer Lisa Hoel created. It’s rainy on the outside and blooming on the inside! Peruse her blog post to see all the photos and process.

Created by Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull. Eileen Hull's new tiny dies, the Chapter 2 Sizzix release, Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case are available! #mymakingstory #eileenhull

Next, Julia Aston made a mini keepsake photo album for her little grand niece. It is going to be a birthday treat for Madelyn and chock full of memories. I know she will love it! Take a look at Julia’s blog for all the details and creating tips.

Created by Julia Aston for Eileen Hull. Eileen Hull's new tiny dies, the Chapter 2 Sizzix release, Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case are available! #mymakingstory #eileenhull

Designer Anna-Karin Evaldsson created a quartet of gorgeous Tiny Books adorned with Stamperia patterned paper (one of my favs!!) She also has a great tutorial for a different way to bind the pages into the books so check that out on her blog post. Did I mention that I love the papers she used?? Simply fabulous!!

Created by Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull. Eileen Hull's new tiny dies, the Chapter 2 Sizzix release, Tiny Book and Tiny Book Case are available! #mymakingstory #eileenhull

Thanks for stopping by to check out Eileen’s newest die release! These tiny dies are sure to become favorites. If you missed the first two posts filled with inspiration they are here and here.

Join Eileen on her twice weekly Facebook Live shows at Eileen Hull Designs – Tuesdays at 6:00 pm EST and Thursdays at 4:00 pm EST. Become a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club-  a friendly, talented and encouraging community of crafty folks that you will want to meet. Please join our group and don’t forget to answer the questions! You can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday night is below. It is Part 1 for making a Tiny Book Accordion Folio. Be sure to watch and Eileen will finish it up in Part 2.