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Creative Cards Using Sizzix Dies

28 Oct

Hello everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again to show you how to make creative cards using Sizzix Dies. Last week we saw some amazing card creations using Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies and this week the IT has even more inspired card making ideas to share with you. Check out this weeks edition of Creative Cards using Sizzix Dies!

Creative Cards Using Sizzix Dies

Lisa Hoel has a super creative card using Sizzix dies. She used my Caddy Die and daisy wreath embossing folder to create this cheerful card topped with die cuts from my Paper Flower Party Sizzix collection.

Visit Lisa’s Blog for more details on how to create this clever Caddy Card.

Julia Aston shares an encore card making performance with this gorgeous make using my Basket Weave Folder and Mug and Spoon Sizzix die. The warm rich colors included in this card make me want to curl up with a cuppa. Plenty of pattern and texture are included for extra eye candy, making this caffeinated card creation a real birthday treat!

Stop by Julia’s blog for some hot tips on how to create your own Coffee mug card.

Diana Hetherington has another quick and easy card to share with you this week. Diana used my Pansy Die and Eyelet Lace embossing folder to create simple yet stunning birthday card. This card is extra special because she created it for MY birthday! Don’t you just love the neutral toned paper pansy against the delicately embossed white cardstock? I sure do!!

Check out Diana’s Blog for an in-depth look at this lovely birthday card creation.

Nicole Wright has a fabulous fall card to share with you! It all started with a negative cut left over from a previous project. Nicole then built this beauty around it filling the negative space with embossed foil using my Basket Weave folder. She used my Spring leaves die to add fall flair to the bottom of the card…who says spring leaves have to stick to their season anyway?

Fall in love with this lovely leaf card tutorial at Nicole’s Blog.

Michelle Zerull shows off her layering skills with this beautiful card. Can you say HELLO gorgeous? Michelle’s card features expertly layered patterned papers under black card stock topped off with a Romance Flower die cut, twine and dimensional letters.

Stop by Michelle’s blog for a tutorial and tips on how to give colored card stock die cuts a fresh look in just two simple steps.

Jonathan Fong has an interactive card creation that converts into a Christmas tree! How clever! When it comes to creativity Jonathan is king. Using my Romance Flower Die and Cranberry Christmas papers from DCWV Jonathan created a card that recipients can use the contents to create a cute little tree.

Run don’t walk over to Jonathan’s blog for a fun-filled tutorial on how to create this interactive card yourself.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson takes us on a creative card safari with these wonderful Wildlife Cards! Pack your bags and grab your dies from my Vintage Travel Sizzix Collection like the Luggage Tag and Passport Book. Anna-Karin also used several Eileen Hull Embossing Folders to create a textured background for these wild and wonderful cards. Sizzix Paper Leather is the perfect product to add stamps and sentiments to your card projects and complete this stunning card safari.

Take a walk on the wild side where you’ll find a full Wild Life Card tutorial at Anna-Karin’s Blog.

I too wanted to get in on the Creative Card making action this month. Here is a fun Flip Card I created in case you missed it earlier this week.

You can check out my Wedding Flip Card with Video Tutorial HERE.

I do hope you enjoyed these creative cards using Sizzix dies. The inspiration team is always full of creative tips and tricks….their creativity is limitless!

If you missed any of the Creative Cards shared last week you can check them out HERE.

Next week starts a new month and a fun collaboration with DCWV so stay tuned all month-long in November as the Inspiration Team and the DCWV Design Team take you through a Winter Wonderland!

Eileen

Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Favorite Projects of 2015

30 Dec

2015 is coming to an end and what a wonderful year it has been! In 2015 I’ve released three new Sizzix collections Vintage Kitchen, Vintage Travel and Stitchlits. I’ve traveled around the USA on the Paper Trail in my trusty vintage camper Scotty and I’m off to do it again as I’m leaving for CHA today with Scotty in tow! Out of all the great things that have happened in 2015 I wanted to celebrate one of the greatest things of all…my wonderful, talented, and oh so creative Inspiration Team! I can’t even begin to describe how hard it was to pick just ONE of each team members fabulous projects but here they are , my favorite Inspiration Team projects of 2015!

Tracy Evans truly outdid herself with this fantastic trio of Make it 3D projects featuring DecoArt Media. I still can’t get over the delightful framing over the eyes of the stamped images…WOW!

Visit Tracy’s Blog for a walk in a mixed-media wonderland where you’ll find this marvelous make it 3D trio and more of the lovely projects Tracy has created this year!

Shelly Hickox is no stranger to Wow factor projects and her Faux Galvanized Metal Canister project is no exception. With the use of my Vintage Kitchen Canisters Die and DecoArt Media projects Shelly performs the ultimate creative magic trick by turning paper into metal, or at least making it look that way.

Stop by Shelly’s Blog to see how to create your own faux galvanized metal projects with Sizzix and DecoArt Media!

My favorite project from Pam Bray had to be her magnificent Vintage Camper Carousel! There are just too many delightful details to count on this project! Each camper is adorned with gorgeous Graphic 45 papers and Pam’s signature style.

Take a creative carousel ride over at Pam’s Blog

Anne Redfern has Vintage Travel Train Case creation modeled after a real one! Can you believe this project was NOT made with patterned paper? Neither can I!

Pack your bags for Anne’s Blog to find out how she covered this gorgeous Train Case with creative goodness!

Lisa Hoel has a magical style that shines through in this Loaf Pan Leprechaun House! This delightful dwelling is a must have for those lucky, little, leprechaun.

Try your luck over at Lisa’s Blog for more lovely details on her Loaf Pan Leprechaun House.

Nicole Wright was a new addition to the Inspiration Team in 2015 and it feels like she’s been here all along! I’ve literally been blown away by Nicole’s projects so naturally I had to pick this fantastic Cookie Box Windmill as a personal favorite!

Stop by Nicole’s Blog for some wind in your creative sails and a closer look at her Cookie Box Windmill.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson is our resident master of mixed-media tutorials. Her step by step instructions can turn a novice into an experienced artist. My favorite tutorial project from Anna-Karin this year is this Vintage Travel inspired Tool Box and Accordion Book.

Camp out at Anna-Karin’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to achieve this look with DecoArt Media products and Sizzix.

Michelle Zerull has created so many great projects using her fun-loving style and I’ve adored every single one. This Stitchlits Flower Hair Pin project however, is her most adorable creation this year IMHO.

Learn how to create your own Stitchlits Flower Hair Pins at Michelle’s Blog

Donna Budzynski has another fabulous floral project that I just love! With the use of Stampendous stamps and expert coloring skills Donna has created an Artist Trading Block project just bursting with blooms, butterflies, and creative inspiration!

Flutter over to Donna’s Blog to see more creativity in bloom.

Tonya Trantham our newest Inspiration Team member has a beyond beautiful Cookie Box Snow Globe creation that makes me weak in the knees! How could I not invite Tonya to join our team after seeing this inspired creation?

Visit Tonya’s Blog for more lovely photos of her Cookie Box Snow Globe and other artistic delights!

Diana Hetherington is always on the cutting edge of creativity (no Sizzix pun intended) . With these wearable Art Patches created with Sizzix Stitchlits she can wear her creativity on her sleeve…literally!

See what’s stitching over at Diana’s Blog and learn how to create your own wearable art!

Rina Gonzales created this downright adorable DIY Mug wreath that makes me want to come on in for a cup of joe! Rina’s projects make it easy for anyone to tap into their crafty side and create a project that’s too cute to boot!

See what’s brewing over at Rina’s Blog and find out how to create this adorable mug wreath yourself!

Before we end 2015 I’d like to give a HUGE thank you to my wonderful and creative Inspiration Team who amazes me week after week with their stunning creations using my dies. I’d also like to thank you my dear readers for your kind comments, support, and for sharing YOUR creativity in our Art with Heart challenges, None of this would be possible without YOU! To our sponsors Stampendous, DecoArt, and Graphic 45 thank you so much for collaborating with us it’s been so wonderful to see all of the creative possibilities there are when products are combined!

I wish you all a happy, healthy New Year! Now I’m off to CHA…see you in 2016!

Eileen

December Art with Heart Challenge Favorite Things

8 Dec

Hello friends! Tis’ the season for a new Art with Heart Challenge! This December the Inspiration Team will be sharing a few of their “Favorite Things” and we want you to play along! This month is essentially anything goes. Just share your favorite things whether it be a die, paint, ink, color or project. To get you started on your creative journey check out these amazing creations from the Inspiration Team…

Tracy Evans shares a magical and merry Mixed-Media project created with my new Sizzix stitchlits dies and old ATB favorites! I adore how Tracy has used DecoArt Media products with the Needle Book and ATB die, and how beautiful is her Christmas Angel?

Dash on over to Tracy’s Blog for more Merry Mixed-Media tips and tricks!

Shelly Hickox has a delightful project to record all of the things you’re thankful for! Shelly used my Train Case as a unique (and oh so chic) Gratitude Journal! What

Visit Shelly’s Blog for more on her Gratitude Journal Train Case…you’ll be thankful you did!

Pam Bray is sharing a holly jolly assortment of Graphic 45 Christmas Carol adorned tags! I just love how Pam has used dies from my Sizzix Stitchlits and Vintage Travel collections to create this marvelous assortment of Holiday tags!

A caroling you must go over to Pam’s Blog to get the details on how she used the Needle Book, Embroidery Hoop and Luggage Tag Sizzix dies to create her Holiday Tags!

Diana Hetherington has a rustic Holiday Gift Card Holder to share with you today. What a clever (and convenient) way to package gift cards using my Recipe Card box die from Vintage Kitchen!

Find out how to create your own Recipe Card Box Gift Card Holder at Diana’s Blog

Anne Redfern has worked wonders with my Sizzix Stitchlits Cantilever Sewing Box once again! With the use of DecoArt Media and Chalky Finish paints Anne has created one heck of a Holiday Gift Box, complete with a pretty poinsettia on top!

Stop by Anne’s blog for a tutorial that will have you decking the halls with Sizzix and DecoArt!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a very merry Vintage Christmas Needle Book Tutorial for you featuring many dies from my Sizzix Stitchlits collection. If this Holiday project doesn’t get you in the spirit…

Dash through the snow to Anna-Karin’s blog for a breathtaking Vintage Christmas Needle Book tutorial.

Now it’s your turn to share your “Favorite Things” in our final Art with Heart Challenge of 2015! Link your projects below and stay tuned next week for more inspiring creations from the Inspiration Team.

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Even More Hauntings and Holidays Sizzix Projects with Graphic 45

20 Oct

Hello everyone! We are now in the third week of our Hauntings and Holiday’s challenge featuring Graphic 45 papers. As usual the Inspiration Team has pulled out all the stops and left no creative stone unturned. This week there is quite an array of haunted and holiday Sizzix magic going on so get ready to be inspired!

Lisa Hoel has chosen to get a jump on the Holidays with this gorgeous Christmas Carol Diptych created with my Make it 3-D and Doily die and adorned with Graphic 45 Christmas Carol papers.

Fancy a Christmas Carol? Visit Lisa’s Blog for a fantastic tutorial featuring lots of Sizzix magic sure to put you in the holiday spirit!

Michelle Zerull is also feeling the holiday spirit. So much so, that she created TWO Holiday themed projects featuring Graphic 45’s Christmas Carol with my Sizzix Dies! First, this gorgeous Ornament tag created using my Vintage Travel Luggage Tag die has me dreaming of pretty packages under the tree!

Speaking of the season of giving, how cute is this Merry Mug Gift Box? A fantastic use of my Vintage Kitchen Mug die indeed!

Dash over to Michelle’s Blog for more details on both of these delightful Holiday creations.

But wait there’s MORE! Michelle will happily haunt you with these downright adorable Monster Mash Food Jar treat holders!

You can learn how to create these Halloween treat holders for your little goblin’s and ghouls HERE,

Anne Redfern has already wowed us once with her incredible Apothecary Cabinet and she’s back with more hauntingly good projects for you! Today Anne is sharing a Halloween Passport Book project just brimming with spooky Sizzix and Graphic 45 goodness! Speaking of ‘brims’ how about that wildly creative Witch hat?

See what’s brewing over at Anne’s Blog as she casts a spell of creativity on you. You’ll want to sneak a peek at each page in this Halloween Passport Book project.

Tonya Trantham is handing out Halloween treats with a healthy dose of creative tricks for you this week with a Ghostly Halloween Passport Book Mini-Journal!

Float on over to Tonya’s Blog for a sweet Halloween treat including a video on how to create this Ghostly Halloween Passport Book Mini-Journal.

Nicole Wright is a guest artist over at the Ranger Ink Blog with a curiously creepy coffin project featuring my Recipe Card Box die.

Here’s a sneak peek but you’ll need to head to the Ranger Blog for all the gory details and fun techniques Nicole used to create this Curious Coffin Project.

There’s still time to enter your Hauntings and Holiday’s projects…share your art with heart with us HERE!

See you soon!

Eileen

More Hauntings and Holidays Sizzix Projects with Graphic 45

14 Oct

Hey everyone! As promised the Inspiration Team is back with more Hauntings and Holidays Sizzix Projects featuring fabulous papers from my Paper Trail 7 sponsors Graphic 45! I can’t wait for you to see the sensational and spooky projects the girls have cooked up this week. Let’s have a look…

Pam Bray is on a ‘roll’ with my Vintage Trailer die. This week Pam is sharing a Haunted Tractor Trailer sure to scare some creative inspiration into you.

Fancy a haunted hay ride? Visit Pam’s Blog for more details on this Haunted Tractor Trailer featuring Graphic 45.

Donna Budzynski has a delightfully creative Sizzix Train Case project for you. Perched atop a Witch’s hat Donna has adorned my Train Case die with Graphic 45 papers and filled it with Halloween treats. How clever!

Visit Donna’s Blog for more tricks and treats on this Halloween Train Case Treat Box.

Nicole Wright has a delightful Haunted Dwelling ensemble featuring my Square Box die and new Sizzix Dies from Tim Holtz.

Stop by Nicole’s Blog for a visit to her haunted houses…if you dare!

Tonya Trantham has a lovely project created in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. This “Hope” Chest is pretty in pink and sends a meaningful message.

Visit Tonya’s Blog for more details on this beautiful Vintage Travel Train Case Hope Chest.

Enter your projects HERE for a chance to win a Mystery Sizzix Prize Pack! We’ll see you next week with more Graphic 45 and Sizzix inspiration.

Eileen

Favorite Fall Things Sizzix Projects Finale

22 Sep

Ladies and Gentleman welcome to the grand finale of our Art with Heart Favorite Fall Things September challenge! All month-long the Inspiration Team has been sharing their favorite fall things by creating sensational Sizzix projects. This week the girls have pulled out all the stops to bring you even more creative and innovative fall themed Sizzix projects for your inspiration. Let’s have a look…

Lisa Hoel has an incredibly innovative use for my Vintage Canister die with her Leafy Light up Lantern design. With a little help from DecoArt Media and Wendy Vecchi Lisa has created a fabulous, fall masterpiece!

Fall in love with this Leaf Lantern project over at Lisa’s Blog. She’s sharing a full tutorial on how to create this lovely project for yourself.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a vibrant Autumn layout for your inspiration featuring Thinlits dies from Vintage Travel, DecoArt Media and her darling little Leo! What an inspired Autumn Layout this is. Sure to be treasured for years to come!

Stop by Anna-Karin’s Blog for a step-by-step tutorial on how to create this fantastic fall layout.

Michelle Zerull has a fun fall set of Artist Trading Blocks to share with you. Michelle’s Autumn themed ATB’s are all decked out in DecoArt Media with lots of fall themed color blocking. I just love Michelle’s unique take on fall crafting don’t you?

Visit Michelle’s Blog for more fall color “blocking” fun.

Donna Budzynski has not one but TWO fantastic fall Sizzix projects to share with you today. First, up a gorgeous Fall Centerpiece created using my Vintage Travel Train Case Die. Soooo Beautiful!

Next, Donna has a truly innovative creation using another one of my favorite dies from Vintage Travel. How super cute is this Pumpkin Treat Box? Can you guess which Vintage Travel die Donna used?

Stop by Donna’s Blog for more details on both of these fabulous Fall Sizzix projects!

Last, but certainly NOT least Pam Bray has a jaw-dropping Haunted Vintage Camper Carousel for your ocular enjoyment featuring the latest and greatest papers from Graphic 45. Is this the most Amazing thing EVER? Truly over the top crazy creative!

Pam is the guest designer for Graphic 45 this week so stop by Pam’s blog for more detailed shots of this incredible Haunted Vintage Camper Carousel.

Naturally, this magnificent make has been entered in the Crafty’s. Let’s all show her some love and vote for Pam’s Haunted Vintage Camper Carousel HERE.

Wow! Talk about inspiring fall sizzix project ideas! These gals never cease to amaze me. We want you to share your favorite fall creations with us. You have till next Monday so link your projects up HERE for a chance to win a Vintage Camper die of your own.

Eileen