Blog - Eileen Hull

Sizzix Journal Mini

8 Aug

Create this Sizzix Journal Mini by trimming down the Sizzix Journal die to make an adorable little mini version! Great for small projects or gifts…

Enabler Alert

Have you gotten your Journal yet? I have some in my Etsy store so if you are in need 🙂

I did a Facebook Live about this project- you can view it here:

This book was so much fun I made two- the extra one I gave one to my friend’s daughter who was getting married. I tucked their wedding check inside an envelope attached in the book. Such a fun party they had!

I am gearing up for the Paper Trail 15. I need to figure out how many total miles I have driven on all Paper Trail trips but what notebook did I keep track of the mileage in? If only I had kept the info in a handy Traveler’s Notebook… 🙂

Thanks for visiting! Eileen

Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies

5 Aug

Hello everyone! This month the Inspiration Team will be sharing Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies. In order to get the most out of our Sizzix dies it’s important to think outside the box. The creative possibilities are truly endless when we add some imagination into our creative process. All month long you’ll find inspired ideas for using your Sizzix dies in unexpected ways

Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies

Pam Bray shares a fabulous floral tablet organizer. Using the Journal Die along with Stitchy Flowers and the Heartfelt Paper Stack Pam has created a lovely space to stay organized. Inside and out Pam’a project contains felt flowers, textured trims and mixed media techniques. She also used an old favorite die from a previous collection as an enclosure. Can you guess which one?

Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies: Tablet Organizer by Pam Bray

Head to Pam’s Blog and take notes as she takes you through all the steps to create your own Tablet Organizer.

Tracy Evans has an oh so clever new use for the Journal and Cantilever dies. She’s combined these two dies to create a sensational mini shadowbox! Inside and out this project speaks to Tracy’s mixed media skills from the carefully placed imagery down to the stitching and stenciling. These wee shadowboxes are something else but just wait till you see her inspired cover design….WOW!

Unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies: Mini Shadow Box Journal by Tracy Evans

Visit Tracy’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create this Mini Shadowbox Journal.

Hope you’ve enjoyed these unique ways to use Heartfelt Sizzix Dies. There’s always an unexpected way to use your Sizzix dies new and old. All you need is a little imagination! Do you have a unique way to create with Eileen Hull Sizzix dies? Be sure to share your creations on my Facebook Page.

Eileen

Sizzix Journal Techniques and Tutorials

28 Jul

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team has been working hard this month to bring you Sizzix Journal Techniques and Tutorials. We’ve seen some amazing creations so far and today we have even more plus a few non-journal projects using my Heartfelt Collection…you’re in for a treat!

Sizzix Journal Techniques and Tutorials

Lisa Hoel starts us off with an absolutely breathtaking Mermaid Journal. If the cover is any indication of how awesome this journal is just wait till you see the inside! Lisa’s use of color and imagery is sure to make your artful heart swell with joy.

DO. NOT. Miss this sensational creation…head to Lisa’s blog for a look inside and a video!

Karen Bearse shares a Bo Bunny Journal chock full of creative techniques including embossed foil and resin paper flowers! Karen used several dies from the Heartfelt collection in her unique techniques and the results are marvelous!

Visit Karen’s Blog for more gorgeous details, steps and instructions.

Julia Aston has a gorgeous Garden Verse Journal to inspire you! Her Monocrhomatic cover was created with Distress Oxides and Mica Sprays, then decorated with a whole lotta Heartfelt die cuts. Can you guess which ones? The pages inside are just as lovely as the outside and each contain a nifty trick or two.

Check out Julia’s blog for more tips and tricks plus a look inside her gorgeous Garden Journal.

Diana Hetherington has a fabulous felt Gratitude Journal to share with you today. Felt is oh so fun to create with and Diana’s cover is pure joy! Eileen Hull Sizzix Die cuts past and present are represented here. I just adore the old favorite bird die nestled into the new stitchy flowers.

Fly on over to Diana’s blog for more details and a look inside her fun felt Gratitude Journal.

Mitsyana Wright shares a drop dead gorgeous Floral Journal that you’re sure to love! Mitsyana’s flower making skills are unmatched in her ability to create realistic looking flowers out of plain old paper.

You won’t want to miss Mitsyana’s detailed tutorial on how she put this lovely journal together.

The Heartfelt collection is more than just journals, our next two projects take a break from journaling and show you how to really get creative with the Heartfelt Sizzix Collection.

Michelle Zerull shares a breathtaking Floral Favor Basket design complete with fancy fringe and glittered stitchy flowers. This looks like an expensive piece you would find in a fancy boutique, but Michelle is sharing her secrets on how you can create this fancy floral favor basket yourself.

Visit Michelle’s blog for all the lovely details!

Jonathan Fong is no stranger to creative ways to use a Sizzix die. His latest project with the Heartfelt Collection is not just creative it’s also delicious! How clever are these Heartfelt Quesadillas? I don’t know about you but I’d sure like to dig into these adorable Heartfelt House Pocket delights.

Get the recipe and all the steps to create your own Heartfelt Quesadillas at Jonathan’s Blog.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks round of Sizzix Journal Techniques and Tutorials…stay tuned for more next week!

Eileen

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas

21 Jul

Hey everyone! The inspiration team is back with more Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas to awe and inspire you. All month long you’ll see unique ways to use my new Heartfelt Sizzix Collection along with the uber popular Journal Die. Let’s see what the IT has in store for us today…

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas

Anna-Karin Evaldsson starts us off with a gorgeous Seaside Journal just brimming with pretty patterned papers and technique. Stitchy Flowers, binding tips, and patterned journal cards are all within the pages of this journal and AK’s tutorial.

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas: Seaside Journal Tutorial by Anna Karin Evaldsson

Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for more lovely details.

Tonya Trantham shares a “Blah-Blah” Journal is anything but! Each page is uniquely crafted to include pockets, envelopes and even book marks.

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas: Blah-Blah Journal Tutorial by Tonya Trantham

Check out Tonya’s Blog for more clever details.

Susie Bentz shares a gorgeous canvas. featuring the stitchy flowers. Susie’s technique can be used for home decor, scrapbooking and journaling alike!

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas: Sizzix Stitchy Flowers Canvas by Susie Bentz

Head to Susie’s Blog for more details and steps

Last but certainly not least Jenny Marples shares a vintage sewing travelers journal that is sure to amaze and inspire you. Tons of Dina Wakley Media Techniques are included and just wait till you see the pages inside!!

Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas: Vintage Sewing Travelers Journal by Jenny Marples

Visit Jenny’s Blog for more details and a video on how to create this stunning journal.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks Heartfelt Sizzix Journal Ideas! We’ll see you soon with more inspiring tutorials.

Eileen

Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Journal Ideas

14 Jul

Hey everyone! This month the Inspiration Team will be sharing Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Journal Ideas. The Journal die has by far been the most popular die in my new collection. However, there are many other great dies included in Heartfelt plus my very own Paper Stack that coordinates with ALL the dies in the collection. Each week you’ll discover new ways to use the Heartfelt dies along with the Journal die. Let’s take a look at what the team has in store for you this week.

Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Journal Ideas

Tracy Evans starts us off with a gorgeous “handmade” journal. Tracy’s Mixed-Media Journal features Stitchy Flowers cut from Book pages, stitching and lots of mixed-media techniques. The monochromatic style is enhanced with pretty paper dolls, trims and carefully placed words encouraging the reader to “Hold onto your dreams”

Visit Tracy’s Blog for more gorgeous details on her fine mixed-media journal.

Anne Redfern shares a darling Journal created with several Heartfelt Sizzix dies along with the Heartfelt Paper Pad. This Journal includes many of the cheerful prints included in the stack to coordinate with the Heartfelt Die collection within its pages. You’ll also learn how to create oh-so-cute Shrink Plastic Charms using your Sizzix Dies.

Visit Anne’s Blog for more adorable details on this lovely Journal.

Pam Bray has a “High Tea Postcard Journal” for you to feast your eyes on. Pam created her journal for a trip she’ll be taking later this summer with her husband. Each page is expertly crafted using Eileen Hull Sizzix dies from Heartfelt and other collections.

You won’t want to miss her detailed tutorial so head to Pam’s Blog for all the steps on how to create this gorgeous journal.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks round of Heartfelt Sizzix Collection Journal Ideas. Stay tuned for more Heartfelt Inspiration in the weeks ahead. You can find all of the Sizzix Dies used in these projects and more HERE.

Eileen

Amy Powers’ Sizzix Journal Stitch Book

9 Jul

Today I’d like to share a beautiful surprise- Amy Powers’ Sizzix Journal Stitch Book! This girl is so talented! And I am so lucky she lives right down the road from me. We get together at our friend Pam Keravouri‘s beautiful studio (recently featured in Where Women Create!) once a month or so with other crafty friends and create.

Amy took the Journal die in a different direction and created a Stitch Book…

A Stitch Book is just like a sketch book only instead of pen and paper you use needle and thread to fill the pages! This book is a perfect place to sample new embroidery stitches, explore a design, or simply doodle with thread! A perfect take along, this project tucks nicely in your overnight bag. Just grab a needle and thread and let’s get stitching!

Materials:

1 Large Felt Piece, 9.5″ x 15″

6 to 9 Assorted Felt Pieces, cut to 8″ x 8″

Assorted Embroidery Floss

Round Elastic for binding

Optional: Frixion by Pilot Pen

Tools: (list 1 per line)

Iron

Scissors

Needle

Instructions:

Embroider a design for the cover. You can sew this design directly onto the felt piece for the cover or you can opt to sew it on another fabric which you then sew to the cover. The cover design should be 4″ x 9″ and will go on the right half of the fabric, ending 2.5″ from the right.
To create the cover, similar to a checkbook cover, fold over 2.5″ on each end of the 15″ long felt piece. Iron to crease the edge. Sew into place. I used a blanket stitch all the way around the book.
Thread the rounded elastic through parallel center holes of the mattboard cover to create 3 elastic bands. Knot to secure.
Insert the assembled book cover (mattboard) into the felt cover. You may need to bend the book spine backward to fit into sleeve.
To create the inserts for the book, fold each of the 8″ x 8″ felt pieces in half, using an iron to crease. Sandwich 3 of felt pieces. Sew along the inside seam of the inner most felt piece to bind these pages. Continue with the other groups of 3 felt pieces to create as many inserts as you’d like. The book will easily accomodate 3 inserts. You can make extras to have on hand to switch out as you fill the book with stitches!
To insert the pages, open to the center fold of each mini felt book and thread through the elastic band.
To embroider on the pages, you can keep the pages inserted in the book, or remove them, whichever is more comfortable for you. Keep a variety of needles and embroidery floss with the book so that you are ready to stitch whenever the urge hits. If you pre-thread your needles with assortment of flosses, it’ll be even easier to pick up and stitch in your new Stitch Book.
Tip: Draw the design you want to stitch onto the felt using a Frixion pen by Pilot. The ink in these pens disappears with heat which is handy for stitching since you can run a hot iron over the design you’ve stitched and poof! the design you drew for reference is gone!

About Amy

Like most middle children, Amy Powers learned early how to entertain herself marvelously. An active imagination decorated her world and occupied her mind. She grew up making art and telling wild stories. She still remembers precisely what it was like to be that little girl. More than a few decades later, Amy‘s still making stuff. Amy lives in the Washington, DC suburbs with her husband Rich and their adorable son Alfredo.

Ultimate List of Stampotique Sizzix Project Tutorials

30 Jun

Hey Everyone! Today we are sharing the Ultimate List of Stampotique Sizzix Project Tutorials! All month long the Inspiration Team has been joining forces with the Stampotique DT to bring you creative inspiration using Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies and Stampotique Stamps. You’ll find tons of creative ways to use my new Heartfelt Sizzix Collection and other Sizzix dies with Stampotique Stamps from their extensive Stamp Catalog. We’ve got several new creations plus a recap of all the amazing projects we’ve seen at the end of this post.

Ultimate List of Stampotique Sizzix Project Tutorials

Mitsyana Wright shares a sensational Forest Spirit Tree House Card! Mitsyana used quite a few dies from the Heartfelt Sizzix Collection to create this enchanting card including the Spring Leaves, House Pocket, and Heartfelt Cardstock pad. Every detail is expertly crafted and assembled. Those leaves look downright real don’t they?

Stop by and visit Mitsyana’s Blog for a full tutorial on how she created this stunning Tree House Card with Sizzix and Stampotique!

Diana Hetherington shares an Inky Stitched delight full of color, texture and Stampotique Images! Diana used my Passport Book die to create this fine mixed media mini album. Inside she adorned her pages with bold Colorbox Blends Ink colors, stitching and Stampotique stamped images.

Get the scoop on how to create your own stitched, inked and stamped Passport Mini Album over at Diana’s Blog!

Donna Budzynski shares a fantastic new use for my new Journal Die with this adorable Art Board! Stamping, Distressing, coloring etc. are all included in Donna’s in depth tutorial! You’ll learn how to distress with my Colorbox Blends inks and add dimension to your stamped images with colored pencils and paper piecing.

Head to Donna’s Blog for this fun Art Board Tutorial plus a bonus Heartfelt Basket Tutorial

Tonya Trantham has a delightful Embossed Floral Tea Cup project to share with you. Tonya’s design features my 3D Teacup die embossed with the Daisy Wreath folder colored with Colorbox Blends inks. A Spring Leaves die cut topped with a Stampotique Daisy stamp and trims complete the look.

Check out Tonya’s Blog for a full tutorial on her 3D Tea Cup creation.

Michelle Zerull takes us on a creative nature walk with her lovely Nature Journal project. Michelle used the Journal die, Doily Die and Spring Leaves to add simple elegance to her project along with Stampotique Mushroom Stamps and pretty trims.

Take a creative nature walk to Michelle’s Blog for more details and photos.

This concludes our Ultimate List of Stampotique Sizzix Project Tutorials. Hope you are inspired to create your own version of one or more of these fantastic projects. You can find stamps and dies used in these creations by following the links below.

Stampotique Stamps HERE

Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies HERE

If you missed any of the previous projects you can find them at the links below…

Inspiration Team Stampotique Projects

Stampotique DT Projects

Have a great weekend!

Eileen

Stampotique Sizzix Project Tutorials

26 Jun

Hello everyone! The Inspiration Team is back again with more Stampotique Sizzix Project Tutorials. All month long we have been showcasing Stampotique stamps with Eileen Hull Sizzix dies and the resulting projects have been nothing short of AMAZING! The Stampotique DT is also sharing projects so you have twice the amount of inspiration.

Stampotique Sizzix Project Tutorials

Karen Bearse shares a House Pocket Mini Album design that is an absolute work of art inside and out! Magnificent metallic paints beckon you to open the door and turn the pages. Inside you’ll find gorgeous stamped images within the perfectly crafted pages.

Stop by Karen’s Blog for all the gorgeous details.

Lisa Hoel has an absolutely AMAZING album to share with you today. Lisa’s tunnel album is sensational to say the least. You will travel to new creative heights with this tutorial. Each page is expertly crafted with Stampotique images and Sizzix dies.

Take a trip over to Lisa’s Blog as she takes you on a creative adventure through her incredible Stampotique Sizzix project tutorial.

Julia Aston shares a super cute Distress Crayon Holder using the 3D vase die and Stampotique Stamps. Julia added texture and dimension to her holder with Wendy Vecchi Embossing paste and a stencil. Stampotique Stamped images complete the look with a call to “Create Art”.

Visit Julia’s Blog to learn how to create this fun and functional project.

Susie Bentz has a passport book album to share filled with stamped pages just as lovely as the cover. Each page is uniquely designed and perfectly painted with watercolors.

Check out Susie’s blog for a peek inside the pages of her magnificent Watercolor Mini Album!

Last but certainly not least, Tonya Trantham shares an oh so cute nerdy cat box. Tonya used the Caddy Bag die, tons of Stampotique Stamps, fussy cutting, and trims to create this adorable holder of things.

Cat walk over to Tonya’s Blog for more details and a look at the crafty supplies this cool cat box is hiding.

I do hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks round of Stampotique Sizzix Project Tutorials. Be sure to check out the incredible projects created by the Stampotique DT HERE. Looking for Stampotique stamps of your own? You can find all of the stamps used in these projects and more at Stampotique Originals. You can also find the Sizzix dies used HERE.

Stay tuned later this week as we will by recapping all of the amazing projects we’ve shared this month.

Eileen

Eileen Hull Sizzix Projects with Stampotique

15 Jun

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team returns to bring you more Eileen Hull Sizzix Projects with Stampotique! All month long the IT and Stampotique DT will be joining forces to bring you twice the inspiration. You will be amazed at what you can create with your Sizzix dies and Stampotique Stamps. Be sure to check out the Stampotique Designer Projects and join in on their designer challenge. In the meantime let’s see what the Inspiration team has in store for you this week.

Eileen Hull Sizzix Projects with Stampotique

Anne Redfern shares a stamped Passport Book project that will have your artful heart all a flutter! Anne’s project features Stampotique Stamps on the inside and out detailed with Clearsnap Blends inks and more!

There are more stamped surprises within the pages of this HeARTfelt Passport Book so head to Anne’s Blog for a look inside plus a tutorial.

Nicole Wright brings back the forgotten art of letter writing with a stamped Letter Card Basket creation. Nicole’s Basket features the Patio Lights set from Stampotique and each card in the set uses a different stamp from the Stampotique Originals MASSIVE catalog.

Visit Nicole’s Blog for more details on her lovely Letter Card Basket.

Julia Aston has a wonderful, watercolored Mug project to share. Julia’s make features my Mug and Make it 3D dies with fabulous floral stamps from Stampotique. The Watercolored stamping is just magnificent on this project.

Check out Julia’s Blog to find out how you can create this project.

Anna-Karin Evaldsson shares a sweet and sentimental Passport Book Project inspired by her son’s love of airplanes. Each page is awe inspiring and packed with Stampotique goodness! What wonderful memories AK’s kids will have when they flip through these lovely books over the years.

Fly over to Anna-Karin’s blog for a detailed tutorial and gorgeous photos.

Jenny Marple’s has a delicious looking stamped basket project to share. On the outside Jenny’s creation is covered in Stampotique and on the inside it is filled with cherry bon bons….YUM!

Visit Jenny’s blog for more scrumptious details.

Tracy Evan’s ,our resident gardening guru is sharing a beautiful floral basket creation to match her mini book from last week. This bit of loveliness is covered in bright springtime hues. What’s more, it carries a powerful message…”cultivate kindness”. A little kindness goes a looooong way!

Stop by Tracy’s Blog for more details on her beautiful basket project.

I do hope you’ve enjoyed this weeks round of Eileen Hull Sizzix projects with Stampotique as much as I have! You won’t want to miss the Stampotique Designer Projects so be sure to click the link and check them out.

You can find all of the stamps and dies used in these projects by following the links below…

Stampotique Originals Stamps

Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

Heartfelt Sizzix Collection with Stampotique

9 Jun

Hey everyone! This month the Inspiration Team will be using the Heartfelt Sizzix Collection with Stampotique to bring you fresh and fun project ideas! We are teaming up with the Stampotique team to give you twice the inspiration. Stampotique Originals has countless stamps designed by artists for artists so you are sure to find a stamp or 70 that tickles your fancy. Let’s have a look at what these two talented teams have stamped up for your this week.

Heartfelt Sizzix Collection with Stampotique

Julia Aston starts us off with a darling little project featuring the 3-D Tea Cup die and Stampotique stamps! Julia’s project serves up creativity and treats you can actually eat! Fabulous stamping, felt flowers and expert inking using Clearsnap Blends abound in this cute and clever project.

Stop by Julia’s Blog for a cuppa’ creativity and a detailed tutorial on how to create this Tea Cup Treat Holder.

Pam Bray shares an “oh-my-gorgeous” mixed-media Passport Mini Album project. Pam’s creation is buzzing with creativity and dimension. If the outside cover is any indication of what the pages inside contain get ready for some serious stamping techniques!

Run don’t walk over to Pam’s Blog for a peek inside the pages of this marvelous mixed-media Mini Album!

Tracy Evans also has a fun floral Passport Album to share with you. Tracy’s creation features cool blue-green hues that set the tone for summer fun! This mini album is covered inside and out with Stampotique Stamps and mixed-media techniques!

Head to Tracy’s Blog for more creative details on how to create this pretty stamped Passport Book Mini Album.

Jonathan Fong shares an incredibly creative Stamped Frida Kahlo Doll! Jonathan’s project is stamped fabric, stuffed, stitched and covered with felt Sizzix die cuts to create one AMAZING art doll.

Visit Jonathan’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own stamped and stitched art doll with the Heartfelt Sizzix Collection and Stampotique!

Jenny Marple’s ends our inspirational journey today with a beautiful Basket featuring Stitched Houses from Stampotique! Jenny’s basket design is filled with creative techniques from stamping and distressing to adding faux stitching details. What’s more, it also serves a practical purpose…holding addresses!

Don’t miss Jenny’s full tutorial on her Stitched Houses Address Card Sizzix Basket!

Hope you’ve enjoyed these creative projects featuring the Heartfelt Sizzix Collection with Stampotique! Check out what the Stampotique team has created HERE and join in on some of their fun challenges!

Stay tuned next week for more Stampotique fun!

Eileen