Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

Gearing up…

The Craft and Hobby Show is almost here! It is held in Anaheim from January 11-15 and everyone in the craft industry (pretty much) is there- designers, manufacturers, store owners, publishers, press- everyone wanting to check out what is new and exciting!


My preparations were even more compressed as we just returned for a week in FL to arrive home with 9 days till show- uh, not good… Thankfully, my amazing and talented friends Pam Keravuori, Amy Powers and Kitty Gallanis came over yesterday to help me make kits and samples of my new Sizzix release, Picket Fence. Everything came out so great! I love seeing what can happen with my stuff when people start playing with it. 

Here are some pics of the fun…
 I did not make Amy sit on the floor- I swear! 
 Pretty daffodil… and smile 🙂
 Pam Keravuori can doodle on just about anything! And so beautifully…
 New canning jar die design… Amy called on her way home and said I have an idea! 
Ask Pam to write Hull like Ball canning jars- genius…
 Kitty makes an amazing mini album using two new dies… super cute.
 Thanks to Kitty the Kitter, kits for the workshop Friday night are assembled. 
 Mess piling up…

Pam at the Big Shot…

OK back to the trenches- I fly out on Thursday so wish me luck 🙂

Create- A- Bow Heart Garland

Here’s a little project showing another use for the Sizzix Create-A-Bow die. See instructions to make it on the Sizzix UK blog.



I used the three different sized loops of the Sizzix Bow die to make a Heart Garland.  They are so simple and a great project to make while watching TV or talking on the phone.

So sorry I have been off the grid- I am neck deep in CHA preps! Thanks for stopping by…

Create- A- Bow Heart Garland

Here’s a little project showing another use for the Sizzix Create-A-Bow die. See instructions to make it on the Sizzix UK blog.



I used the three different sized loops of the Sizzix Bow die to make a Heart Garland.  They are so simple and a great project to make while watching TV or talking on the phone.

So sorry I have been off the grid- I am neck deep in CHA preps! Thanks for stopping by…

Cupcake Christmas Tree

Christmas Day is one week away!
Here’s a fun little tree I made using my Sizzix Cupcake Holder and Birds & Butterflies dies and a 10″ STYROFOAM™ cone. For full instructions, see my post on the Sizzix blog.

Have you checked out the Tip Junkie site? Every Tuesday, there’s a linky party where folks share their latest and greatest projects. Lots of inspiration here! Hope you will head on over…

 Tip Junkie

House of Joy

Last weekend, Pam Keravuori and I taught a class at Angela’s Happy Stamper– it was so much fun!  Pam taught us how to create cool doodling using our own handwriting. I was so excited to learn great tips from Pam as she is an amazing lettering artist. 

We used my ScoreBoard House die as a base. Some people painted theirs first, others wanted to keep it plain and ink later. Then we had our fun doodle session and practiced our technique- then finally, the scary part, actually transferring the lettering to the house 🙂 Everyone did a great job- here are some pics from class. 

We had requests for another class so after the holidays and CHA, Pam and I will be putting our heads together and coming up with a new project for you!

All Things Altered- Upcycled Shelf

Welcome to the Winter All Things Altered Blog Hop organized by Pam Bray of Scrapbook Flair! Head over to Pam’s blog to see the complete list of designers. 

I found an old oak shelf in a thrift store for $4. I really liked the trim but the backing of the shelves was made of some cheesy paneling. I decided to make a mosaic of matboard tiles embossed with my Sizzix Textured Impression folders to back it with. 

  • Gather matboard scraps in coordinating colors. 
  • Cut a stack of of 2 1/2″squares.
  • Emboss each square by running through Big Shot die cut machine using Sizzix Textured Impression folders (I used folders that I designed :-)). Distress each square using a blending tool and brown ink, shading the edges darker and leaving the middle light.  
  • Cut matboard backing boards to fit each of the three shelves. Distress them with brown ink. 
  • Line up squares in alternating rows, staggering the positioning. Cut where needed to continue pattern from shelf to shelf.
  • Use an ATG gun to adhere squares to backing board. Start with the middle row and work out to the sides. I added some thin matboard strips to each side to fill in extra space on the sides.
  • Adhere mosaic panels to the back of the shelf using ATG gun.

This was a fun project- I always love rescuing a piece and giving it a second chance.

Head on over to Candice Windham’s blog to continue the All Things Altered hop! Pam has a nice giveaway too so make sure to visit her 


Happy Thanksgiving!

Tip Junkie
Here’s a project I made for the Sizzix blog a couple of weeks ago using my Sizzix ScoreBoard Box with Scalloped Flap and Fringed Flower dies.

You can find the instructions on how to make it here. 

The box is made from matboard so it’s nice and sturdy and holds gift cards, jewelry, notepads and any kind of small treasures. I covered the box with fall pretty papers from Simple Stories. 

Wishes for a blessed Thanksgiving to all! We spending the holiday in Maine on my mom’s potato farm… 

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop- Day 3

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!
Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all of the thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could create for the holidays, all in one place, during our second annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!

To sweeten the Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors! Use the Rafflecopter widget on the Clearsnap blog to gain extra entries each day: http://clearsnap.blogspot.com

Here’s the prize pack you can be entered to win by leaving a comment below. Extra entries if you follow me on Facebook or my blog. 🙂 

You could win the Sizzix Candy Drawer die, the Sweet Treats for You Sizzlits set plus some extra goodies from Globecraft Memories who has generously added to the giveaway!


Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 27, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!

Nov 18

Fiskateers – www.fiskateers.com/blog
Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
Eileen Hull for Sizzix http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Globecraft Memories – http://globecraftmemories.blogspot.com
Dana Warren – Hampton Art – http://kraftpaperstamps.blogspot.com/
Steph Ackerman – Globecraft Memories – www.stephaniescraps.blogspot.com
Arlene Cuevas – Graphic 45 –  http://butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com/
Susan Lui – Graphic 45 –  http://luv2scrap-pages.blogspot.com/
Ashley Bores – The Twinery – http://www.heartmadelife.com/
Mistra Hoolahan – Donna Salazar Designs – http://mistrabutterfly.blogspot.com
Nina Yang – Hampton Art – http://waffleflower.com/
Angie Blom – Authentique Paper – http://angieblomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Denise Hahn – Clearsnap – http://inmyblueroom.blogspot.com
Stephenie Hamen – Fiskateers – www.mycraftyadventures.com
Guiseppa Gubler – Authentique Paper – http://guiseppagubler.blogspot.com/
Jessica Fick – The Twinery – http://iembellish.blogspot.com/
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Thanks to you all I am getting in the Christmas mood in November- it usually doesn’t kick in for me till December. A huge thanks to Jennifer Priest who coordinated this blog hop for inviting me and allowing me to be part of the fun. She did an amazing job!







Here’s a quick album I made using Simple Stories papers I bought on my trip to Houston. I used my ScoreBoard Photo Album die and several coordinated papers to create this album.

I covered the matboard sheets with a coating of spray adhesive then placed papers cut to size on top of them. Then I ran them through the Big Shot. This fuses the paper to the matboard and cuts everything perfectly.

The album pages were then distressed with brown ink. This time I decided to use my Bind-It-All to put the pages together, so I used the binding section that came with the die as a decorative element instead. 

The final touch was a flower I made of packing paper cut from my Flower, Layers #9 and Leaves dies.

It has been great sharing this blog hop with you. I hope you will stop back and visit again!

Handmade Holiday Blog Hop- Day 2

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!
Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all of the thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could create for the holidays, all in one place, during our second annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!

To sweeten the Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors! Use the Rafflecopter widget on the Clearsnap blog to gain extra entries each day: http://clearsnap.blogspot.com

Here’s the prize pack you can be entered to win by leaving a comment below. Extra entries if you follow me on Facebook or my blog. 🙂 

You could win the Sizzix Candy Drawer die, the Sweet Treats for You Sizzlits set plus some extra goodies from Globecraft Memories who has generously added to the giveaway!

 Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 27, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!

Nov 17 

Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
Eileen Hull for Sizzix http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Diana Gonzalez – Clearsnap – http:// ;www.arteypoemas.com
Monika Wright – The Twinery – http://www.iloveitallwithmonikawright.com/
Gretchen McElveen – Hampton Art – http://gretchenmac.blogspot.com/
Megan Aaron – Clearsnap-  http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
Gloria Stengel – Graphic 45 – http://www.gloriascraps.blogspot.com/
Suzanne Austin – Clearsnap – http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com/
Shellye McDaniel – Authentique Paper – http://paperedcottage.blogspot.com/
Natasha Naranjo Aguirre – Donna Salazar Designs –  http://www.moments-of-tranquility.com
Jen Carter – The Twinery – http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/

Laura Denison – Graphic 45 – www.lauradenisondesigns.com
Candy Spiegel – Globecraft Memories – http://candyspiegel.wordpress.com/ 

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Today you get two for one! 

Karen Burniston is a fellow Sizzix artist and good friend of mine. She made four holiday cards using her new line of interactive pop up dies, Pop ‘N Cuts. You have to check them out- they are so quick and easy! Hop on over to her blog and see how she created them…
For my project today, I created some recycled soda can ornaments using my Fringed Flower die…
  • Cut soda cans into strips. 
  • Place metal can on die so it covers as much of the die area  as possible. Feel free to cut the can up so that you get the maximum number of flowers from it.
  • Roll can and die through Big Shot.
  • Place die cut metal flower shapes in Textured Impressions embossing folder and run through machine using the Multi Purpose plate.
  • The action of embossing actually serves to straighten out the metal instead of leaving a curling effect due to the round shape of the can. Once flower is embossed, peel every other petal down and to the back of the flower center. Surprisingly, the edges of the soda can are dulled after die-cutting and you can run your finger over them without any problem.
  • Punch a hole on the top of one petal and thread embroidery floss through the hole as a hanger. 
  • Add buttons and pearls to flowers for accents or leave plain. 

What do you think? Do you like the ornaments with or without the pearls and buttons? Just leave your answer in the comments section. I can’t decide… Think I had too many late nights staying up to finish deadlines!

This project would be a great one to do with your kids or while watching TV. They are light and flexible and so easy to mail- wouldn’t this be a fun little treat to tuck in with your Christmas cards?

Thanks for coming by and for all of the nice comments you’ve already left!

Handmade Holiday Blog Hop

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!
Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all of the thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could create for the holidays, all in one place, during our second annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!

 To sweeten the Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors! Use the Rafflecopter widget on the Clearsnap blog to gain extra entries each day: http://clearsnap.blogspot.com

 Here’s the prize pack you can be entered to win by leaving a comment below. Extra entries if you follow me on Facebook or my blog. 🙂 

You could win the Sizzix Candy Drawer die, the Sweet Treats for You Sizzlits set plus some extra goodies from Globecraft Memories who has generously added to the giveaway! 

Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 27, 2012 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!
Fiskateers – www.fiskateers.com/blog
Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
Eileen Hull for Sizzix http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Globecraft Memories – http://globecraftmemories.blogspot.com
Kristin Wilson – Graphic 45 –  http://www.kristinwilsonhandmade.com/
Jennie Garcia – Tombow –  earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Gini Williams Cagle – Hampton Art – http://ginicagle.blogspot.com/
Sabrina Alery – Clearsnap – http://Sabrinaalery.blogspot.com
DeeDee Catron – Globecraft Memories – http://umwowstudio.blogspot.com/
Michelle Grant – Donna Salazar Designs –  http://michellejbg.blogspot.com
Emily Lanham – Authentique Paper –http://www.createserendipity.net
Emma Jeffery – Fiskateers – http://hellobeautifulblog.blogspot.com
Natalie Clause – The Twinery –  http://www.southernbellescharm.com/
Alberto L Juarez – Graphic 45 http://vintageodyssey.blogspot.com/
Vivian Keh – Hampton Art – http://contadinak.wordpress.com/tag/vivian-keh/
Jennifer Priest – Clearsnap – http://hydrangeahippo.blogspot.com
Heather Conklin – Authentique Paper – http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/
Cheers to creating gifts from the heart this holiday season!
Happy Hopping!

And now for the project! In case we haven’t met yet, my name is Eileen Hull and I design the ScoreBoard dies for Sizzix. ScoreBoard dies are designed to cut and score thick materials. My absolute favorite material to die cut is matboard (yes, the stuff you frame pictures with). It comes in a great variety of colors, is super sturdy, the surface takes inks, paint, mists and stamps beautifully and you are also able to emboss it with embossing folders! These dies are exclusive to Sizzix- no one else has this technology. Hope you will head on head over to the Sizzix site and and see all of the fun designs available. 


My project today features the Caddy die. If you want, you can cut two of the pocket sections and add one to the front of the divider and one to the back. 


This packaging does not look especially holiday-ish, does it? But when you cover the matboard with some pretty holiday papers, it sure does! The ScoreBoard dies provide a great base for you to style, color and embellish just the way you want.
  • Coat the back of a piece of 6″ x 13″ paper with spray adhesive and then press onto a piece of matboard the same size. Roll through the Big Shot die cut machine. 
  • Ink the inside of the pocket section in a color coordinating with the papers.
  • Add strong double sided adhesive to all of the tabs. Make sure to fold over each score line before assembling to break the fibers and make it easier to work with.
  • Die cut flower and leaf shapes also included on the die, from paper. Place on the front of the caddy and adhere when you like the arrangement- this is the part that takes me forever 🙂
  • Ink edges of box in brown. Add some twine and a tag. I wrote” joy” and colored it in with Copics, then inked the edges of the tag.

This caddy would be a great way to present homemade candy or small cookies, a pair of earrings, package of spiced tea or mixed nuts, a gift card, tiny notebook or mini album or post it notes. Tie a package of pencils or pens and a notepad, insert  a teacher gift to the box and give to your child’s teacher, soccer coach or music teacher.


Wouldn’t this also make a great place card at a dinner party or event? You could write the person’s name on the tag and slip a party favor in the pocket and the whole thing could be taken home as a fun souvenir. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. Don’t forget to leave a comment- good luck! 

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each of you…