I am happy to share a Sizzix Train Case by Jenn White this week! I met Jenn on the Paper Trail 7 this past October when I taught at a Scrapbook ‘N Memories retreat. [Read more…]
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!
Tracy Evans certainly has NOT sacrificed her creative style to create this clean and simple Sizzix Passport Book Project with DecoArt Media.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
Beth Watson and How to Build a Snowman Tutorial
It’s Friday and that means that we have company- it’s Beth Watson and How to Build a Snowman Tutorial! We are so happy to share this adorable project and hope that you visit Beth’s blog and take a look at more of her creative, whimsical and bright designs.
Beth is a long-time friend and has amazing skills (as you will see). One thing I really admire is her vast knowledge of crafting supplies- once she walks through CHA, she can tell you all of the new products, what they do, who makes them and all the colors they come in- she blows my mind! She is also very generous with her time- Beth was there till the bitter end when we had to take down the Paper Trail booth at CHA- are these good friends or what?
Karen Bearse, Beth Watson, Susie Bentz and Betsy Burnett- teamsters at heart!
And now… DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN?
Winter is my favorite time of the year, so I created this bright and happy Snowman to decorate my mantel all winter long! I used ALL of my favorite Tombow USA products to accommodate the different surfaces and textures to make my Snowman really come to life! My Snowman was quick and easy to make, so I hope that you will make one, or maybe two – one to keep and one to give away!
Here’s What You Will Need:
- Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue
- Tombow Xtreme Adhesive
- Tombow Xtreme Tabs
- Tombow MONO Permanent Adhesive Runner
- Tombow Dual Brush Pen – Black N15; 755, 493, and 933 from the Bright Set
- Sizzix Big Shot;
- Little Sizzles Mat Board – Black (1) and White (4);
- Sizzix Scoreboards XL Blocks/Cubes 3D AND
- Sizzix Scoreboards Block/Cube/Bank 3D Dies by Eileen Hull.
- Makins Clay – White
- Garnet and Lapis Glitter; Cotton Crocheted Lace – 3” wide by 12’ long; Scrap of Black Craft Foam – 2” by 2”; Buttons – 8 Mini and 5 Small; Ribbons in a variety of blues – six, 24” lengths; Decorative Chalk – Pink OR you can use Blush; Cotton Swab; Scissors; Pencil; Ruler; Rhinestone Snowflake.
Here’s How to Make It:
Apply lace to four sheets of mat board using Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue, let dry.
Mold white air dry clay into a ¾” carrot shape, let dry at least 24 hours.
Die cut two sets of smallest size block from black mat board with die cutting machine. Pre-fold all scores. Color edges and folds with Tombow Dual Brush Pen Black N15. Attach block pieces (according to package directions) with Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive.
Die cut two sets of the medium, large and extra large size blocks from the lace covered mat board with die cutting machine. TIP: Make sure to place the lace side face down on the die, so the shapes are cut properly. Pre-fold all scores. Gently remove the first layer of the mat board and lace from all six tabs, so the blocks will assemble easily.
Attach medium, large and extra large block pieces (according to package directions) with Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive. TIP: Spot glue any loose edges of lace with Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue.
Remove the Heart and Flower die shapes from Scoreboards XL Blocks/Cubes 3D Die. Color front and sides of Heart with Tombow Dual Brush Pen Rubine Red 755, cover with Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue, then sprinkle on garnet glitter. Color front and sides of Flower with Tombow Dual Brush Pen Reflex Blue 493, cover with Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue, then sprinkle on lapis glitter.
Once carrot nose is dry, color with Tombow Dual Brush Pen Orange 933. Apply “rosy cheeks” with cotton swab and pink chalk. Attach carrot nose, button eyes, button mouth and buttons to front of Snowman with Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue.
Measure and cut checkered ribbon to fit around smallest block. Attach with Tombow MONO Permanent Adhesive Runner. Attach 2” by 2” craft foam to base of smallest block with Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue to create the Snowman’s top hat. Apply snowflake rhinestone to glittered flower, then attach to band of top hat with Tombow Xtreme Tabs. Apply glittered heart to left chest of Snowman with Tombow Xtreme Tabs.
Gather six different ribbons, knot in center and attach knot to back of Snowman’s head with Tombow Xtreme Tabs. Tie ribbons in a loose knot at the front right of the Snowman’s head, securing with Tombow Xtreme Tabs, then let the ribbons cascade. Trim any long ends of ribbons.
I love the texture that the lace gives to the Snowman, it’s so unique! I enjoy pushing the envelope to test the limits of what the Tombow USA products can do, and I am always pleasantly surprised that they perform so well! It is because all of the Tombow USA products are such high quality and so versatile, and I can no longer create without them!
Thank you for stopping by! -Beth
Many thanks to Beth for sharing this adorable project. She lives in Florida, so this is probably the closest she will come to REALLY building a snowman this year 🙂
Check back next week- another exciting guest is stopping by!
Sizzix Bag Caddy and 3-D Tea Cup Die Project Ideas
Hello everyone, today I have more Eileen Hull die project ideas to share with you courtesy of the Inspiration Team. This week the IT will be sharing Sizzix Bag Caddy and 3-D Tea Cup Die Project Ideas! I have 6 fan favorite Eileen Hull Sizzix dies soon to be re-released. Over the past few weeks we’ve featured project ideas using my Sizzix Scoreboards dies that are making a comeback like the Square Box, Suitcase and Candy Drawer. Sit back and enjoy the next round of projects my Inspiration Team has in store for you.
Anne-Redfern has created a lovely coaster holder with my Bag Caddy die and DecoArt Media.
Visit Anne’s Blog for more crackling mixed-media techniques and learn how to create your own Sizzix Coaster Caddy!
Pam Bray has a delicious Sizzix Bag Caddy project to help you harvest your creativity. How cute is her Candy Apple Treat Box Caddy? I’d sure like a bite!
Have a peek at Pam’s Sizzix Bag Caddy Candy Apple Treat Box and more HERE.
Former Inspiration Team member Melissa Phillips has a Shabby Chic Floral Bag Caddy project that is just too pretty for words!
Visit Melissa’s Blog for more gorgeous details on her Shabby Chic Floral Sizzix Bag Caddy.
Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a double-sided Bag Caddy project perfect for a house-warming gift or decorative storage.
Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for more darling details on her Home Sweet Home Sizzix Bag Caddy.
Anna-Karin’s next project is a Sizzix Bag Caddy Mini-Book featuring her and her son’s adventures in bird watching!
Learn how to create your own Bag Caddy Mini-Book on her blog.
While we are talking Mini-Books Shelly Hickox has an innovative Industrial Sizzix Bag Caddy and Mini-Book project for you to enjoy.
Stop by Shelly’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Industrial Sizzix Bag Caddy and Mini-Book
Shelly’s next project combines two Eileen Hull Sizzix dies being re-released. Our dear Shelly has coupled the Sizzix Bag Caddy die with my Tea Cup die for one inspiring creation!
Check out Shelly’s Union Jack Sizzix Tea Cup and Bag Caddy on her blog.
It’s time for another spot of tea with Shelly’s next Sizzix 3-D Tea Cup project! How delightful is this pretty Tea Cup pincushion!
Pop by for more details on this Sizzix 3-D Tea Cup Pincushion by Shelly Hickox HERE.
I can’t wait for these Eileen Hull fan favorite Sizzix dies to be re-released. Even more so I can’t wait to see what YOU my dear readers create with them! If you have a project using any of the Eileen Hull dies being re-released (Sizzix Bag Caddy, Sizzix 3-D Tea Cup, Sizzix Candy Drawer, Sizzix Square Box, and Sizzix Suitcase) please link up your project ideas below.
Eileen
Sizzix Candy Drawer Project Ideas
Hey everyone! Today the Inspiration Team is sharing some sensational Sizzix Candy Drawer Project Ideas! My Candy Drawer die is one of six Eileen Hull Sizzix dies being re-released this spring along with a new collection I know you will LOVE! The Sizzix Candy Drawer was part of my Sweet Treats Collection and can be used in a variety of ways from treat boxes, to gift boxes or stack some together to create handcrafted storage. The possibilities are truly endless, but don’t take my word for it, let my Inspiration Team show you all the creative ways you can use the Sizzix Candy Drawer Die.
Lisa Hoel has a stunning Steampunk Candy Drawer ATB tower sure to kick your creativity into high GEAR!
Get your creative gears turning and visit Lisa’s blog for more info on her Steampunk Candy Drawer ATB tower.
Lisa’s next Sizzix Candy Drawer project is a real treat! This Halloween themed Trick or Treat Candy Drawer is filled with yummy treats and creative tricks.
Learn how to create your own holiday Candy Drawer on Lisa’s Blog.
Pam Bray has the perfect Candy Drawer project for all your gift giving needs. Not only does this Candy Drawer Gift Box contain gift tags it also houses tasty treats!
Learn how to give the gift of giving and create your own Sizzix Candy Drawer Tag Gift Box on Pam’s Blog.
Pam’s next Candy Drawer creation is a quick and easy Valentine’s Day treat box covered in Graphic 45 Mon Amour papers.
Find out how to create this lovely Candy Drawer project in ten minutes or less on Pam’s Blog.
Tracy Evans shares a favorite holiday tradition with her Christmas Countdown Sizzix Candy Drawer creation. Each candy drawer contains enough chocolates to countdown to the big day!
Enjoy some holiday treats on Tracy’s Blog and learn how to create your own Christmas Countdown Sizzix Candy Drawer Chest
Speaking of Holiday treats, Donna Budzynski has a darling Christmas Chest created with my Sizzix Candy Drawer die. I just adore the unique composition of this project and how Donna has added a subtle glow to her project with a flameless tea light!
Enjoy a step by step tutorial with more photos of this Sizzix Candy Drawer Christmas Chest on Donna’s Blog.
You’ve got mail from Michelle Zerull! This vintage stamp inspired Sizzix Candy Drawer project is a postal delight! What a fun way to store postal ephemera for projects.
Visit Michelle’s Blog for more gorgeous photos and details on her Vintage Stamp Candy Drawer Storage Box.
Anne Redfern has a standout Candy Drawer creation with her gorgeous Graphic 45 Rare Oddities Apothecary Cabinet!
You can find more haunting details and a full tutorial on how to create this amazing Sizzix Candy Drawer Apothecary Cabinet at Anne’s Blog.
Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a super, sweet Sizzix Candy Drawer Shadow Box tutorial to share.
You won’t want to miss a single detail on this expertly crafted Sizzix Candy Drawer Shadow Box so head to AK’s Blog for more.
Anna-Karin’s next project is a chest of Candy Drawers covered in die cuts from my Sizzix Sweet Treats collection. This is the collection the Candy Drawer made its debut with.
Visit Anna-Karin’s blog for an equally sweet tutorial on how to create this Sizzix Sweet Treats Candy Drawer Chest.
This gorgeous Candy Drawer Jewelry Box by Anna-Karin is the perfect quick and easy project to create for small hard to wrap gifts. No need for wrapping this Candy Drawer Gift Box is just as pretty as the gift inside!
Find out how Anna-Karin created this Sizzix Candy Drawer Jewelry Box with Graphic 45 and my Sizzix Fringed Flower Die on her Blog.
Here’s another super fun (and clever) Candy Drawer project from Anna-Karin. The clever lass has used the Sizzix Candy Drawer to create a hand crafted memory game complete with container and cards!
Head to Anna-Karin’s blog for a fun-filled Sizzix Candy Drawer Memory Game Tutorial!
Anna-Karin’s final Sizzix Candy Drawer project is an AMAZING Advent Calendar. This project can also be created as a custom storage unit by simply swapping papers.
Stop by AK’s Blog for more details on her Sizzix Candy Drawer Advent Calendar.
Speaking of self-made storage cabinets Shelly Hickox has a Steampunk Sizzix Candy Drawer Storage Cabinet created with StencilGirl stencils for you to adore.
Visit Shelly’s Blog for a creative gear turning tutorial Steampunk Sizzix Candy Drawer Storage Cabinet.
Shelly’s next project is an Easel Card atop a double Candy Drawer base. I just love how Shelly has created a handmade card and gift box in one pretty project!
Visit Shelly’s Blog for more details on how she created her and other dies from my Vintage Kitchen collection.
Shelly Hickox is the queen of Sizzix Storage creations and this next project is one of my all time favorites! How awesome is this Grungy Embellishment Chest she’s made with the Sizzix Candy Drawer?
Find out how to create your own Grungy Embellishment Storage with the Sizzix Candy Drawer die on Shelly’s Blog.
Here’s another standout Sizzix chest created by Shelly using the Candy Drawer and Square Box die. This project is a gruesome delight covered in Graphic 45 Rare Oddities papers!
Visit Shelly’s blog for a haunted Sizzix Storage tutorial!
Hope you have enjoyed all of these amazing Sizzix Candy Drawer project ideas and have been inspired to create some Sizzix magic of your own! Be sure to share your Eileen Hull Sizzix die creations on my Facebook Page for a chance to be one of my Featured Fans.
You can check out projects created with some of my other Sizzix dies being re-released by following the links below…
Sizzix Square Box Project Ideas
Stay tuned next week for more Re-released Eileen Hull Sizzix die projects!
Eileen
Guest Designer- Susie Bentz
TODAY- our first Guest Designer- Susie Bentz!
Hi everyone- so glad to be back from CHA! I had an idea on the week long drive home… I am very blessed to have lots of creative friends. And I want to share them- their stories, inspiration and work- with you because I know you will love them as much as I do.
So I am really excited to introduce a new feature on the blog- every Friday you will get to meet a fabulous artist and they will share a project and tutorial with you…
I can’t thank Susie enough for all her help at CHA in the Paper Trail booth. Susie lives right down the road from me and it has been such a pleasure to get to know her better. (see another post about her here.) Wait till you to see what a fantastic project Susie has come up with using the new Stitchlits dies!
I’m a papercrafter from Northern Virginia where I live with my husband and three (almost) grown children. I have been creating all my life and have yet to find a craft I didn’t want to try! I enjoy all kinds of papercrafting – cardmaking, scrapbooking and altering items for gifts and home décor. Most recently I have been exploring mixed media and canvases and I am quickly becoming addicted!
I recently joined Eileen at CHA where she turned her vintage trailer into “the place to be” by inviting her talented friends to share demos and Make & Takes. I had a huge response for this little tag I designed and I promised to share a tutorial for it online. So here we go!
I used Eileen’s Flowers & Leaves Stitchlits. This set is really cool because it gives you three options:
- Cut out solid shapes (flowers, leaves, stems)
- Cut out shapes with punched holes for stitching
- Punch holes for stitching the shapes onto cardstock
Here’s a close up of a couple of dies from the set so that you can see the difference.
You can see that the die on the left is designed to only cut out the small stitching holes within the flower shape. The die on the right, however, will cut out the entire flower and the stitching holes. So how to use them?
- First I used a die that would just punch the holes for stitching a stem.
- Next I added the flower die, positioned above the stem, and punched more stitching holes.
- Then I used one of the leaf dies to actually cut out a leaf element and proceeded to stitch it onto the tag using green floss and the stitching holes.
- I cut a flower out of felt, using the die that also created the holes, and stitched it in place.
- I added a bit of washi tape (and yes that is a different flower – but you get the idea!)
- I finished off the tag using one of the embossing folders Eileen designed for her sewing collection. I cut a piece of kraft cardstock that was the same height as the tag and twice the width. After I scored it and folded it in half, I used the Stitched With Love folder and embossed right along the score line. I used Eileen’s Nutmeg ColorBox Blends to highlight the embossing before cutting along the curved edge. The cut edge is adhered to the front left side of the tag and then it wraps around to cover the back side of the tag so you have a nice clean surface for writing a personal note – and it hides all your stitching!)
And here is one more look at the finished tag.
If you would like to see more of my projects you can check out my blog, My Time to Play, or join me on several social media sites:
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find some time to play today!
Materials for Stitched with Love Tag:
- Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 10 PK – Flowers & Leaf Stitchlits
- Sizzix Textured Impressions Embossing Folders 3 PK – Stitched With Love set
- Clearsnap ColorBox Blends by Eileen Hull – Nutmeg
- Little B Decorative tapes: Leaf, Floral, Love You
- Manila tag, kraft cardstock, embroidery floss, felt
Isn’t this fun? What would you do with these dies? Thanks Susie for a great project!
Join us next week- our Inspiration Team has some delicious eye candy for you! And don’t forget to follow me for lots more ideas and BTS peeks on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!
Eileen Hull Sizzix Square Box Die Projects
Hello everyone! Today we have a massive post filled with projects featuring my soon to be re-released Sizzix Square Box die! The Inspiration Team has projects galore showing you how to use the Square Box die in a variety of ways. Are you ready to think outside the box?
Shelly Hickox has an absolutely fabulous Marie Antoinette Candy Box that will have you saying “Let them eat cake!”
Find out how Shelly used the Sizzix Square Box die and some of my other dies to create this stunning Marie Antoinette Candy Box.
Shelly’s next Sizzix Square Box project is a pretty in pink Parisian themed Pop-Up Artist Trading Block.
Take a virtual trip to the city of love for more creative details on this Parisian Pop-Up Artist Trading Block by Shelly Hickox.
Speaking of pink pretties Shelly’s next Square Box project is an adorable Easter Basket adorned with Sweet Sentiments papers from Graphic 45.
Learn how to create your own Sweet Sentiments Sizzix Square Box Easter Basket at Shelly’s blog.
All of Shelly’s Square Box projects are amazing but her final project is by far the best yet! Can you believe this Apothecary Cabinet was created using my Sizzix Scoreboards dies and Matboard??
Visit Shelly’s blog for more info on how she created this amazing Apothecary Cabinet with my Square Box and Candy Drawer Sizzix dies.
Amy Bowerman has a sweet Garden Gnome Sizzix Square Box project to share. Garden Gnomes, glitter and pretty paper flowers make this Square Box project a magical delight!
Take a trip to Amy’s creative garden to learn more about how she created this Garden Gnome ATB with my Square Box and other Sizzix dies.
Amy Bowerman has a Stampendous Steampunk Bird ATB created with the Sizzix Square Box dies and other Artist Trading Block dies from my previous collections.
Get your creative gears turning with Amy’s Steampunk Bird ATB tutorial!
Winter has barely gotten started but if you are already thinking spring Amy B. has a spring inspired tutorial using my Square Box and other ATB dies featuring images from the Graphics Fairy and Craft Attitude!
Stop by Amy’s blog for a tutorial on how to use Craft Attitude and images from the Graphics Fairy to create your own decorative blocks.
Amy’s next project is very special. This Square Box Business Card Holder came with us to the CHA show where we debuted Artist Trading Blocks!
Visit Amy’s blog to learn more about the Artist’s on the Block and our ATB endeavor.
For her final project I had to share Amy’s adorable ATB oven created with my Sizzix Square Box die.
See what’s cookin’ over at Amy’s blog you are sure to get a kick out of her humorous turkey tutorial.
Anna-Karin has a magnificent Medieval Castle project using the Square Box die and some of my other Sizzix dies.
Your invited to attend a royal tutorial filled with regal mixed-media techniques on how this Sizzix Square Box Castle was built at Anna-Karin’s Blog!
Once you’re through touring AK’s Castle stop by for a Monster Party featuring my Sizzix Square Box die and many others!
You can read all about how Anna-Karin created her Monster Bash HERE.
Easter is arriving early this year and Anna-Karin’s next Sizzix Square Box project is a real Easter treat!
Hop down the bunny trail to AK’s Blog to see how she created this adorable Easter House with my Square Box die.
Anne Redfern’s Valentine Sizzix Artist Trading Block with DecoArt Media is a project you are sure to LOVE!
Stop by Anne’s Blog where she shares the Sizzix and DecoArt Media technique love with you!
Anne has another fantastic Valentine themed ATB project using the Square Box die. How cute is this Exploding Heart Artist Trading Block?
Stop by Anne’s blog and check out how she created her first ever Artist Trading Block.
Anne Redfern has created a Blooming Butterfly ATB tower with my Sizzix Square Box die and other Artist Trading Block dies from my Cherished collection along with Stampendous stamps.
See what’s blooming at Anne’s Blog for more Stampendous stamped Sizzix Square Box inspiration! (Say that ten times fast)
Next Anne shares an Artist Trading Block Storage Cabinet created with the Sizzix Square Box die and adorned with Graphic 45 papers from the Old Curiosity Shop collection.
Visit Anne’s Blog for more curious details on her ATB Storage Cabinet.
For her final act Anne has a Circus themed Square Box project.
Stop by for the show at Anne’s Blog where she shows you how to create this Big Top Artist Trading Block with my Sizzix Square Box Die and Ranger Ink!
Michelle Zerull combines Stampendous Stamps with DecoArt Media for her gorgeous Sizzix Square Box creation.
Visit Michelle’s blog for a technique filled tutorial on these lovely Floral Mixed-Media ATB’s!
Tonya Trantham has a lovely Lullaby Block perfect for use as baby shower or room decor!
Stop by Tonya’s blog for more details on her Lullaby Block project using the Sizzix Square Box.
Tonya’s next Square Box project is as pretty as it is practical! This Square Box Tag holder is oh-so-lovely to look at in addition to keeping tags in order and at the ready!
For those of you that participate in Tim Holtz’s 12 Tags this is a great way to store them. Visit Tonya’s blog for more details on how to create your own tag storage box.
Tonya doesn’t stop there when it comes to creative storage ideas you can craft yourself, check out this innovative Junk Journal Rolodex she’s cooked up using the Sizzix Square Box die!
If you enjoy Junk Journaling as much as our dear Tonya does stop by her blog for a full tutorial on how to create your own Junk Journal Rolodex with Sizzix!
If you’re in the mood for a good scare Tonya’s Spooky Light up Sizzix House is just what you need.
Visit Tonya’s blog for more gory details on how she created this delightful Halloween decoration using my Square Box die.
Tonya’s latest and greatest Square Box project is a Victorian delight! A creative garden filled with paper flowers, vintage images and trims sure to get your creativity going.
Stop by Tonya’s blog for more details on her Victorian Pop-up Box.
Stay tuned next week for more projects created using another favorite Eileen Hull die being re-released!
Eileen
Eileen Hull Sizzix Suitcase Die Projects
Happy New Year creative friends! Big things are happening in 2016 I have a new Sizzix collection coming soon and some old favorite dies being re-released. I can’t wait to share my next collection with you but we’ll have to wait until after CHA. In the meantime the Inspiration Team will be showcasing projects using the 6 dies that will be making a come back. Each week will be focusing on a different die. This week the girls are featuring the Sizzix Suitcase die so pack your bags for creative inspiration!
Lisa Hoel is packing her bags full of magic with this magical Sizzix Suitcase Diorama featuring paper flowers and fairies from Graphic 45’s Once Upon a Time collection.
Take a magical trip to Lisa’s Blog for a closer look at the Fairy Garden she has hidden inside her Sizzix Suitcase project.
Tracy Evan’s will cast a mixed-media loving spell on you with her Spooky Sizzix Suitcase. Tracy proves DecoArt Media supplies, you will travel to the creative depths of your artistic imagination.
See what else is “encased” over at Tracy’s Blog and have a closer look at her Spooky Sizzix Suitcase project….if you DARE!
Hats off to Tracy for her second Sizzix Suitcase project suited for the most distinguished gentleman.
Transport yourself to Tracy’s blog for a peek inside this Gentlemanly Sizzix Suitcase adorned with Artistic Outpost Stamps.
The third time is DEFINITELY the charm for Tracy with this Sunbeam Sizzix Suitcase featuring some new Flower dies from my soon to be released Sizzix collection.
Get a little sunshine in your creative life over at Tracy’s Blog and check out her bright,blooming Sizzix Suitcase!
Pam Bray has a sensational Season’s Greetings Suitcase project that you can create to pack well wishes for any occasion!
Pack your bags for Pam’s Blog to learn more about how to send your greetings in a little Sizzix Suitcase.
Diana Hetherington has a Sizzix Suitcase project that is more than meets the eye! Don’t judge this suitcase by its realistic vintage looking cover.
See what colorful surprises are in store for you on the inside at Diana’s Blog.
Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a Time Travel Sizzix Suitcase and Mini Book Tutorial to wow you with.
Spend some time over at Anna-Karin’s Blog for a creative escape you won’t soon forget!
Winter’s here but AK’s next Suitcase project is like a warm Summer Breeze! Summer Distress Ink colors and travel themed trinkets adorn this sensational Sizzix Suitcase. Just wait till you see the inside!
Pack your bags for an early summer vacation at Anna-Karin’s Blog.
Next, we have this darling School House Thank-You Note Sizzix Suitcase from Anna-Karin.
Stop by and say thanks at Anna-Karin’s blog for yet another inspired Sizzix Suitcase idea.
As long as we’re sending thank-you notes we must not forget the stamps! Have no fear Anna-Karin is here with a positively splendid Postage Stamp Sizzix Suitcase and Spiral Bound Mini-Book Project!
Take a look inside this Postage Stamp Suitcase for a closer look at the lovely Mini-Book it contains at AK’s Blog.
Speaking of taking trips Anna-Karin took a trip down memory lane with her next Suitcase project by covering it in vintage bookmarks and pretty papers from Graphic 45’s French Country and Secret Garden collections.
Get nostalgic over at AK’s blog and take a peek at the adorable mini-book and vintage Victorian bookmark scraps she’s storing in this sweet suitcase.
For her grand finale Anna-Karin has a Sizzix Suitcase Shadowbox Project sure to strike a creative chord with you.
Check out the show at Anna-Karin’s blog!
Here’s a fun Sizzix Suitcase Project from former Inspiration Team member Oxana. What a clever idea to stack the Suitcases and turn them into a Fold out chest of drawers…talk about storage!
See what’s in store for you over at Oxana’s Blog and find out how to create your own Sizzix Suitcase Storage Box.
We are changing things up at the Art with Heart Challenge instead of having a monthly challenge with project entries prizes will be comment to win. You can comment here and on Inspiration Team members blogs for more chances to win! Want to snag a Sizzix Suitcase die of your own? Comment away and you could be the lucky winner!
Have you created a Sizzix Suitcase die project? I would love for you to share it with us on my Facebook Page.
Stay tuned for the next re-release and more projects from the Inspiration Team coming this Tuesday!
Eileen
More CHA Designers in the Paper Trail Booth
I just arrived in California- so glad to make it alive and in one piece! So here is the last installment of more CHA Designers that will be in the Paper Trail Booth!
Karen Bearse hails from about 30 minutes down the road from me in VA. You may remember her from our exploits on #paprtrail5 to Schaumburg, IL and the Paper Arts Show- read about them here, here and here!
Karen Bearse has been a life long crafter who became passionate in the world of paperarts. A published technique junkie with over a decade of inky experimentation, Karen has been teaching for the last 5 years at multiple local stores. From scrapbooking and mini-books to mix media, encaustic, and altered arts. No medium is safe! She is now expanding into travel teaching showing students how to improve their everyday life with color. A traveler and self proclaimed Executive Minion on PaperTrail#6 she is excited to expand her role to include make’ntake artist for Eileen at CHA2015. Karen’s favorite thing about teaching is when her students say “I can’t believe I made this”. Visit booth #330 learn a few quick techniques & take home these beautiful projects.
Needle Book Mini-Art Journal – Sat-Jan. 9th from 11-12.
Art Journal Page-Tues-Jan. 12th from 11-12.
My friend Cheryl Boglioli is special because our trailers are going to get married someday so that kind of makes us related 🙂
Cheryl is a mixed-media Artist on the leading edge of new products and techniques within the various disciplines of the ever-growing market. As a full-time Artist with an intuitive painting style and passion for teaching, you can find her Living the Art Life ™, traveling and teaching workshops at independent stores and events nationwide with her renovated 1970 vintage trailer, Glinda. If you see her along the way, she even gives tours and appearances with Glinda. See more of Cheryl and her adventures at www.cherylboglioli.com.
Come glamping with Cheryl on Saturday 2-3 and Monday 4-5 to create your own 3D mini trailer using Eileen’s Vintage Trailer Thinlet dies and glam them up with Thermoweb Foil! Someone bring the marshmallows!
Thanks for visiting with us and don’t forget to watch what’s happening at the show in the booth. We will be sharing on social media…
Follow Scotty and I on #paprtrailCHA.
Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * You Tube * Periscope and here on the blog. Thanks!
And tomorrow we have to park that bad boy on the show floor. Wish me luck- it may involve backing up :-0
Eileen Hull Inspiration Team Favorite Projects of 2015
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
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