Eileen Hull

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Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects and Tutorials

Hello everyone!  This month the Inspiration Team is sharing their Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects and tutorials.  Each week you’ll find creative ways to use your Eileen Hull dies from the past and present.  Let’s take a look at the inspiring projects the team has in store for you this week.

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects

Elizabeth Robinson shares her inaugural Inspiration Team project with a fabulous Wrap Journal!  The Wrap Journal is the much anticipated die from my Book Club Chapter 2 collection releasing in June.  Elizabeth used stunning deli papers from Jane Davenport, inking and stamping….and don’t even get me started on that Bumble bee on the cover!

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects : Deli Paper Wrap Journal by Elizabeth Robinson

Stop by Elizabeth’s blog to say hello and check out her amazing Wrap Journal project!

Maggi Harding starts us off with a Journal Die project gilded in gold!  Maggi’s project features heat embossed flowers, texture paste, enamels and more!  All of these elements combined with expertly placed Graphic 45 papers complete the look of this regal journal fit for a king (or queen).

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects: Gold Gilded Journal by Maggi Harding

Take a trip over to Maggi’s Blog to learn how to create your own golden journal.

Julia Aston has a Gelli printed Tool Box project to share with you today.  The Tool Box die is an old favorite from my Vintage Travel collection and Julia’s colorful take on it is to die for!  I just love the Gelli printing and metallic accents she’s added don’t you?

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects : Gelli Printed Tool Box by Julia Aston

Head to Julia’s blog for a tutorial on how you too can Gelli print your Sizzix die cuts.

Pam Bray shares a clever Cube Card Project that transforms from 2D to 3D!  If anyone remembers the Artist Trading Blocks this project is sure to strike a chord with you.  Pam used the Block/Cube/Bank die from my Cherished collection to create this stunning card with gorgeous Authentique papers!

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects : Collapsible Cube Card with Authentique by Pam Bray

Check out Pam’s tutorial on how to create your own Collapsible Cube Card.

Diana Hetherington has a Trinket Box Creation sure to steal your heart!  Diana’s project features Dies from Book Club Chapter 1 and 2 plus the Daisy embossing folder.  I love the Metallic embossing on this project, but I especially love that it contains a gift and can be used for an artful display as well.

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects: Heartfelt Trinket Box and Gift Holder by Diana Hetherington

Visit Diana’s Blog for all the details on her Heartfelt Trinket Box.

Tracy Evans also shares a clever Trinket Box creation.  This time Tracy has used the Trinket Box to create a lovely shaker style Journal Book!  I just adore the shaker insert on the inside panel and of course the metallic embossing.

Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects: Metallic Trinket Box Booklet by Tracy Evans

Don’t miss Tracy’s tutorial on how she created this Trinket Box Booklet.

Hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks round of Best Loved Eileen Hull Die Projects.  Stay tuned for more inspiring ideas coming up!

You can shop for Eileen Hull dies used in these projects HERE.

Eileen

 

 

More Clearsnap Blends Techniques and Tutorials

Hello everyone!  The Inspiration team is back again with more Clearsnap blends techniques and Tutorials.  All month long the team will be sharing their tips and tricks for using my Colorbox blends inks from Clearsnap.  Some of the team members will even be taking over the Clearsnap blog.  There is lots of creativity to share today so let’s get right to it…

Clearsnap Blends Techniques

New team member Susie Bentz starts us off with a stunning, stenciled layout featuring Colorbox blends on black card stock.  Susie is new to the Inspiration team but an old pro when it comes to creating.  You can see more of Suzie’s creative ventures and welcome her to the team HERE.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Stenciled Layout Tutorial by Suzie Bentz

Visit the Clearsnap Blog for a full tutorial and more Clearsnap Blends Techniques.

Lisa Hoel has an adorable Owl pillow project to share with you featuring my Colorbox Blends from Clearsnap and several of my Sizzix dies.  Clever and oh so cute Lisa’s Owl Project is the perfect winter project.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Owl Pillow Tutorial by Lisa Hoel

Stop by the Clearsnap Blog for the full tutorial.

Donna Budzynski shares a gorgeous watercolor Bag Caddy tutorial.  Donna’s use of bold stamping and Colorbox blends inks for watercoloring give this project serious wow factor.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Watercolor Sizzix Caddy Tutorial by Donna Budzynski

Swing by Donna’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to Watercolor with my Colorbox Blends.

Tracy Evans has some very cool Clearsnap Blends techniques to share with you in this lovely Hears and Soul Flower Card creation.  From Stenciling, to Sizzix dies Tracy’s card has it all!

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Stenciled Sizzix Flower Card Tutorial by Tracy Evans

Check out Tracy’s blog for more details and cool colorbox blends techniques.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a beautiful blue Tool Box project drenched in the deep blue colors in my Colorbox blends collection.  AK has achieved an amazing ombre effect using blends to color her tool box pieces.  She ties the whole project together with expertly placed stamping.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Ombre Toolbox by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Go on a creative safari over at Anna-Karin’s blog where you’ll find a plethora of wild Clearsnap blends techniques.

Anne Redfern shares another Bag Caddy technique featuring Colorbox Blends.  This time Anne has added a vibrant bloom that she colored with the blends inks.  It just goes to show you how vibrant these inks are.

Clearsnap Blends Techniques: Blooming Bag Caddy Tutorial by Anne Redfern

“STOP” by Anne’s Blog to learn more about how she used the Stop Sign Red Ink to create her gorgeous bloom and more Clearsnap Blends Techniques!

Wow!  The inspiration sure has shown some AMAZING Clearsnap Blends techniques.  We’ll have more projects, tutorials and techniques for you next week so stay tuned.  In the meantime you can check out last weeks projects HERE and play along with Pam Bray’s Make it Monthly Technique featuring Colorbox Blends HERE.

See you soon!

Eileen

Simple Projects with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

Hello everyone today the Inspiration Team has a ton of tutorials to share, featuring clean and simple projects with Eileen Hull Sizzix dies!  This was quite a challenge for my girls to create simple projects that could be completed in ten minutes or less, but as always the IT has risen to the occasion.   Simple projects don’t have to be plain and boring.Whether you are a new crafter or an old pro these easy Sizzix projects are proof that you don’t have to sacrifice creative style to make beautiful things in ten minutes or less!

Clean and Simple Project Ideas with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

Tracy Evans certainly has NOT sacrificed her creative style to create this clean and simple Sizzix Passport Book Project with DecoArt Media.

Clean and Simple Sizzix Passport Book with DecoArt Media by Tracy Evans

Interested in trying your hand at Mixed-Media? Head to Tracy’s Blog for an easy Sizzix project to get your creative feet wet!

Donna Budzynski has an oh-so-LOVE-ly ten minute project.  This Sizzix Needlebook Valentine is the perfect way to send some love to your sweetie all year long.  You can even include a treat to sweeten the deal.

Ten Minute Sizzix Needle Book Valentine Tutorial by Donna Budzynski

Visit Donna’s Blog for a full tutorial perfect for Sizzix beginners and seasoned veterans.

Anne Redfern shares a marvelous Mixed-Media Recipe Card Box project all decked out in DecoArt Media and Andy Skinner stamps.

n Minute Mixed-Media Sizzix Recipe Card Box Tutorial with DecoArt Media by Anne Redfern

Your friends will think you spent hours creating this but your secret is safe with us!  Head to Anne’s Blog for this ten minute project tutorial.

Michelle Zerull needed to get organized FAST.  How cute is this clean and simple desk organizer set with my Canister and Candy Drawer dies.

Peachy Keen Sizzix Desk Set by Michelle Zerull with Eileen Hull Scoreboard Dies Ashley Goldberg Studio Calico Paper

Stop by Michelle’s Blog to learn how you can create this simple Sizzix project with pom-poms and pretty papers.

Michelle has a second project for you to adore.  How adorable is this Bird Banner created using my Bird die?

Quick and Easy Sizzix Bird Banner Tutorial by Michelle Zerull

Fly on over to Michelle’s blog for a cute and quick Bird Banner tutorial!

Shelly Hickox  knows how to party!  Pretty flowers, champagne cocktails and  Square Box party favors tied with twine set the scene for a delightful gal-pal brunch.

Quick and Easy Eileen Hull Sizzix Favor Box Tutorial by Shelly Hickox

Visit Shelly’s Blog for a clean and simple tutorial on how to create these Sizzix Favor Boxes for your next special occasion.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares a wonderful Watercolor Tool Box Gift Box you won’t believe you can create in ten minutes or less!

Ten Minute Water Color Gift Box Tutorial with Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Head to Anna-Karin’s Blog for all the “tools” you need to create simple projects that are high on style!

Tonya Trantham  has an adorable Sizzix Stitchlits Flower Clip tutorial that is clean, simple and QUICK!

Quick and Easy Sizzix Stitchlits Flower Clips by Tonya Trantham

Visit Tonya’s Blog to get the scoop on how to create this ten minute project with my Buttons, Borders and Trim die.

Rina Gonzales is our reigning queen of simple projects that prove anyone CAN craft!  Mason jars, Bakers Twine and Doily dies Oh My!

Easy Sizzix Doily Mason Jar Craft by Rina Gonzales

Stop and smell the flowers at Rina’s Blog for a quick and easy sizzix project tutorial.

Pam Bray has a darling Needle Book mini-booklet tutorial featuring those Tim Holtz Bird Crazy birds that everyone is crazy about.

Quick and Easy Sizzix Needle Book Mini Album Tutorial by Pam Bray

Visit Pam’s Blog for more details on this project and other simple projects!

Pam created a second project using my Luggage Tag Die and Graphic 45 Secret Garden Papers.  Instead of watching paint dry on another project Pam used the time to create this gorgeous garden tag in under 8 min!

Quick and Easy Sizzix Luggage Tag Tutorial with Graphic 45 Secret Garden by Pam Bray

Head to Pam’s blog for a quick and easy tutorial on how to create this clean and simple Sizzix project.

Nicole Wright  has a gorgeous Needle Book Keepsake Album to share.  Nicole completed her clean and simple project by using previously created bits and bobs found on her workstation.  What a clever way to create quickly and make the most of your craft supplies!

Ten Minute Sizzix Needle Book Keepsake Album Tutorial by Nicole Wright

Flutter over to Nicole’s Blog for a fun tutorial and a peek inside her ten minute Keepsake Album.

Diana Hetherington has taken my Recipe Card Box die and turned it into an oh-so-clever Gift Card Booklet!  Who needs Hallmark when you can create a gorgeous gift like this in ten minutes or less!

Ten Minute Sizzix Recipe Card Box Gift Booklet Tutorial by Diana Hetherington

Run don’t walk to Diana’s Blog for a full tutorial  on this project plus a bonus project with a video tutorial.

Lisa Hoel shares a Needle Book project filled with love.  Lisa’s Love Note Booklet is the perfect clean and simple project for Sizzix beginners or those short on time.

Quick and Easy Sizzix Needle Book Love Notes Booklet Tutorial by Lisa Hoel

Visit Lisa’s Blog for more details on how to create loveliness with Sizzix in a snap!

Hope you have enjoyed these simple projects from the Inspiration Team.  It just goes to show you that you don’t need a lot of time or experience to create art with heart.  Do you have a clean and simple project idea created with Eileen Hull Sizzix dies?  Be sure to share it with us on my Facebook Page.

Eileen