Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

What a Treat – Fibers, Fabric & Felt Creations

Have you been enjoying our March theme this month? The designers are using fibers, fabric and felt in their creations as accents as well as major parts in their constructions. Eileen’s dies (steel rule and Thinlits) cut easily through fabric and felt so the crafty possibilities are endless. Let’s take a look at this week’s inspiration!

Easter is coming and Sarah Lizzie is ready! Just look at this super cute Easter treat box she made using the Book Box Die. This would be so much fun to make to give to a child. The egg shaker dome on the cover and fabric ribbon on the spine are just perfect. Head on over to Sarah Lizzie’s blog post to find the tutorial and make one of your own!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations! Easter Treat Book Box #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Madeline Arendt went all out and used fabric, fibers and felt in her journal creation. It really is fabulous! She also used the Book Box Die but left out the box parts to make it a full fledged journal. The spring colors and inventive use of materials are top notch. Pay Madeline’s blog a visit to see how she made it.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations! Book Box Die journal #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Designer Sharon Curtis used Eileen’s classic Wrapped Journal Die to create this felt beauty. The colors of the felt and bold design really make a visual impact. I bet it feels cozy to hold as well. Sharon shares how to construct it in her blog post so don’t miss the tutorial.

Sharon Curtis for Eileen Hull - Fibers, Fabric and Felt creations! Wrapped Journal Die book with felt #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Tune in next week for the final fibers, fabric, and felt creations!

Did you miss the previous posts this month? You can find them here, here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

Brand new on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, 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 over 6,5oo 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 and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 3/22 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shows us an alternate way to construct the Book Box Die so you can fit bigger cards inside. You can watch that replay here.

Cork Fabric Journal Creations!

Yes, MORE cork fabric June Journal creations are here and the collaboration with Belagio continues! The team is really enjoying creating with the Belagio Cork Fabric. 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!

FIVE Journal Projects from the Inspiration Team…

We have a full plate of inspiration coming your way right now (scroll on down!) As always, there is a wide range of styles and projects to get your creative juices flowing. First let’s take a look at a beautiful Notebook Die project from Jenny Marples. Wow! She used new Sizzix Sculpting Foam for the purple flower and I love how the bloom just pops on the natural tones of cork fabric. Her blog post has all the details!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull – cork fabric journal creations for June. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Tonya Trantham has also created a gorgeous Notebook Die project for us to enjoy. She added heavy gel through a stencil to add texture to the cover. You can still see the cork fabric through the gel however and it’s such a lovely effect! See more photos and details on her blog.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull – cork fabric journal creations for June. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Do you ever lose things in the shuffle on your desk? Elizabeth Robinson had that problem with a little notebook she keeps for jotting ideas. She cleverly solved the issue by making a snazzy cover for it using the Pocket Notebook and Trinket Box Dies. I think you’ll agree that it’s a stand out! See her blog post for all the details.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull – cork fabric journal creations for June. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Anna-Karin Evaldsson hasn’t been able to receive international mail because of the slow downs so she didn’t get her Cork Fabric samples in time. Being a very resourceful person however, she created a delightful Tiny Book with some sheets of regular cork from her stash. Check out the tutorial on her blog!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson for Eileen Hull – June Journals. #eileenhull #mymakingstory #corkfabric

Lisa Hoel was inspired by the animal print cork fabric and some cute printed fabric in her stash to create this jungle themed Wrapped Journal. Eileen’s retired Lion & Monkey Die set also added the perfect decorative touch! Head on over to Lisa’s blog for the full tutorial and to see how she stitched up this soft cover.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – cork fabric journal creations for June. #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 for the unveiling of something new!

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 few cork fabric journal creations posts? Find them 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! Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday is below. Check it out and see how Eileen uses fabric from an upholstery sample book to make a little journal perfect for a Father’s Day gift.