Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

Stencil Girl/Eileen Hull Blog Hop

This is such an exciting week! Every day, the Stencil Girl and Eileen Hull Inspiration Team will be collaborating for a sure-to-be-memorable blog hop!

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Each team member received a Stencil Girl stencil, Sizzix die cut and Craffiti Direct stamp designed by yours truly.  The guidance was to use each of the products in the project. I can’t wait to see what everyone has created! There is also a prize for some lucky person who leaves us comments…

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I love Stencil Girl products… and I had my project all planned out weeks ago UNTIL I received a package this week. I am happy and honored to announce that Stencil Girl will be one of the Paper Trail sponsors! I received a package of stencils I will be using for classes on the trip PLUS these fabulous camper stencils by Jamie Fingal that had just been released were included! Decisions, decisions!

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It’s hard for me to resist a trailer! In just a couple of weeks, I will be heading out across the US, in my Serro Scotty vintage camper, travel teaching in independent craft stores, art centers and at events for the next two months on the Paper Trail. (I hope you will subscribe to my blog and follow the journey here!) So yes, I had to do a trailer project 🙂

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Supplies:

I decided to make a mileage log for the trip. Maybe having a cute book to record the numbers in will help me remember to do it! I used my Sizzix Mini- Album die for the base. It’s a really easy way to make a book. The die cuts the 5″ x 5″ matboard cover. The spine is adjustable to either 3/8″ or 1 1/8″, depending on where you fold the score lines in the binding.

You can also cut your pages using the die so they all come out even and perfect!

The pages I used were from a big pad of analysis paper I found for $1.50 at the thrift store. I folded it into strips 12″ w ide x 5″ tall. Then I folded the paper in half and placed the fold just shy of the first score line on the die. Then I ran it through the Big Shot. This will cut one signature of paper, but I usually cut three folded pieces of cardstock at a time. Just make sure the fold does not touch the score line, or it will cut through the paper. If you are using a 12″ x 12″ piece of scrapbook paper, fold it in half and in then into quarters. (If there is text involved in your pages you will have to think this through before you fold so you don’t have text running up and down instead 0f left to right.) Place the fold right before the score line and cut- you will have a double signature!

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The cover of my album was decorated using a variety of techniques. First I stamped the Craffiti Barnwood stamp  on the cover using my Coconut Blends applicator- (luckily it is pigment ink so you can emboss with it) and embossed it using white embossing powder. Then, I added Blends in Nutmeg on top of the white embossed resist, gently blending the color into the matboard by swirling ink in circles around the design area with the sponge applicator tip. Wipe off the brown ink sitting on top with a tissue and buff.

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I took another scrap of matboard and cut it to 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″, rounding the corners with a Corner Chomper. I shaded the square with Bay, Sunshine and Leaf  Blends inks-  for the sky, green for grass and yellow for the sun. To make the trailer, I traced a trailer with a permanent marker on a piece of Mylar and cut it out, then turned  the Mylar over, placed the stencil on top and added white embossing paste. It looks like a shiny little Airstream! Wait for it to dry…

On the inside of the album. I stenciled the banners with different colors of Blends inks and using the applicator sponge, lifted the stencil and then added a little color to the inside of the banners. I placed the trailer stencil in a few places over the banners and added silver embossing paste.

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In the meantime I got the signatures ready to install in the book. Once everything dried, I added the pages to the book along with a little banner that said road trip.

Now for the cool part- binding the album! There are a few ways you can do it. When I’m in a rush, or I want to be able to remove the pages, I use my rubber band binding system. Take a #16 rubber band and slide it along the fold in the book page signature, then slide it on to the binding of the book. That’s it! Repeat for all of the book signatures. You are able to take them out and change them as needed. You can also use twine, thin ribbon or yarn.

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And, there’s your quick and easy album!

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I love that Mylar because it is so reflective, but it’s very hard to photograph- trust me it looks like metal!

Many thanks to Amy Bowerman of Plucking Daisies, my amazing Design Team Coordinator, for all her hard work, countless emails and enthusiasm for making this hop happen!

Now make sure to go see what everyone else on our blog hop has created 🙂

Stencil Girl Talk

Linda Cain

Mary Beth Shaw

Shelly Hickox

Eileen Hull- you are here

Amy Bowerman

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Comments

  4. Anne R says

    Such a great idea to make a mileage album Eileen and it is so pretty you are sure to use it – I love the gorgeous little caravan stencil, how cute is that! I have not seen those Colorbox Blends before, I will have to keep an eye out for those, it looks like a ‘clean’ way to paint! Going to ‘hop’ over now to see what others have created! Hugs, Anne x

    PS – Parcel is in the post… hope it arrives safely!

  5. Mary C. Nasser says

    Love, love, love this, Eileen!!
    LOVE the vintage ledger paper inside and I really want to try the ColorBox Blends, too!
    That stencil was made for you!! 🙂
    Happy Travels!
    And thank you for this awesome hop with StencilGirl!!

  11. Tracy evAns says

    A mileage log, what a fabulous idea. I adore the summery, cheery colour palette. This is the perfect project from you Eileen especially because of your paper trail adventure. This will be great to keep the memories alive. Tracy x

  12. Jamie Fingal says

    I am so honored to see the projects that you have made using my vintage trailer stencils! The ledger page in the journal is brilliant. I am going to have to find those blend inks! Thank you so much for a great post! Happy trails to you!

  14. Denise Huntington says

    What a great idea! Thanks so much for the introduction to all of your great craft products (stamps, inks, etc.). I already love StencilGirl and your stamps/inks are a great complement to their stencils.

  15. Shari Czerwinski says

    Such a great project and I love when items from a thrift store become something wonderful!

  16. marylouh says

    A great keepsake of your journey. And it will be a good way to remember that you need to make down your mileage as you go along the way. Much better than a blank piece of paper. thanks for sharing. Have a safe trip.

  17. Donna says

    What a sweet little book! I love how it is so YOU! So were those stencils made just for you?
    Love how you used the ledger paper. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful useful project!

  18. Rebecca Tilinski says

    I love journals of any kind, and this one is super special..thanks for sharing, and for the art supplies, and the art!

  26. Ruth Mealey says

    Adorable mini book! I would have liked to have seen the inside showing the rubber band. It’s probably quite obvious how it was done, but I like confirmation. lol Thanks so much for sharing!

    • eileen says

      Ruth- I know! I finally finished this post at 3 AM and realized I had left that pic out 🙁 Will go back and edit later. Thanks for the good catch!

  27. Stefanie says

    Wow! Those stencils are great – and I love your project – I’ve not seen the Blends before but they look good on the bunting! :o)

  28. germaine says

    very cool! I don’t have any Blenders, but didn’t think about using them the way you did here!! thanks so much for sharing!!

  31. Michelle Oyer says

    Such a cute & inspiring project! Love those colorbox blenders, I haven’t seen those yet but must get my hands on them asap! Thanks for the great journal idea!!

  32. Jo Murray says

    Clever….and simple. Thanks for all the tips….I can see me using much of your info. Your choices of stencils etc. were perfect for the project.

  35. Debbie Kaste says

    Cute album, Eileen! Love the stencils with it too. Sure hope your PaperTrail will bring you in my neck of the woods. Just LOVE your dies! Happy Trails to you…..:)
    Debbie Kaste
    d kaste at wi dot rr dot com

  36. Linda K says

    That trailer stencil caught my eye as well. Your travel journal turned out so fabulous. I have never seen the Colorbox Blends before. I will have to check them out further. Thanks.

  37. Denise Spillane says

    Wow, cool designs and use of stencils. I didn’t know about your blends either. Love ir.

  42. Heather Thompson says

    Love that background, the wood grain is awesome!! great project.

    heifer21 (at) hotmail (dot) com

  44. Elizabeth says

    That is an adorable little journal! I am intrigued by the Color Box blends, and can’t wait to try them out. They look so versatile!

  47. Joanne Howard says

    What a great idea for a travel book! Seriously? I never thought to use a rubber band to hold it together! Thanks for sparking great ideas!

  50. sandy says

    I really like ALL the project on this hop today! So much inspiration!! A travel log is a great idea. The paper was really neat you decorated. A coconut blender…never heard of that before.:) Thanks for sharing! sakortan@gmail.com

  52. Liz Walters says

    I love Eileen Hulls wood barn stamp! so much definition and I love the knot hole. Can’t wait to make the project made by StampTramp.
    Liz Walters
    Prescott, AZ

  53. Laura Strack says

    Oh my Eileen, Your travel journal is so stinkin’ cute! Do you really want to keep up with your expenses, though? Lol. When I first saw the trailer stencil from stencil girl, I immediately thought of Scotty. Darling Stencil! Can’t wit to see all the cute photos that you add, along your journey. Go Scotty Go!!

  57. Andrea Ockey Parr says

    This is so cute! I adore the whimsicality you created and love that color palette. I’d also never seen those Blends inks before, so thanks for introducing me to a new product. This is lovely and it was great to see your creative process!

  60. Mary Beth Shaw says

    This is just too cute! I love how that wood grain turned out when embossed in white, wow. And this was such a perfect stencil for you. Scotty is awful sweet – you are going to have an awesome time.
    🙂

  65. Shari T says

    What a darling log book, Eileen! Having this log book to write in, won’t make it seem so much like work/bookkeeping duties 🙂 What a fun blog hop going on!! I can’t wait to see what everyone else is creating! XOXO-Shari T.

  70. MaggieM says

    Terrific album for your travels-you are so talented! I have fallen in love with your products through this blog hop and will be visiting your store as soon as possible. Those inks you used looked amazing and your dies are so awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your products and your creativity through this blog hop:)

  73. Gwen L. says

    Such a beautiful journal, and I love the idea of doing a road trip log! And I think I’m going to have to get my hands on some of those Blends 😀

  76. Sue Chesley says

    Great project! I adore that trailer stencil – thanks for using it in a project…I will too

  79. auntie em (emily) says

    What a great adventure you will be heading out on. And your book is so cute. Great place to keep track of all those important notes and figures.
    It would also make a pretty guest book for anyone with a camper set up in a park for the summer to keep track of all their guests who stop by.
    Thanks for sharing your awesome work and best of luck with your tour! 🙂

  84. Jen Clark says

    This is one of the CUTEST stinkin’ things I’ve ever seen! And I totally could have used it on our cross-country road trip this summer!! Seriously freaking adorable! Wish I could see that Mylar trailer in person!!

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