2023 Chapter 1 Dies Archives

Wrapping Up Chapter 2 Inspiration

27 Apr

April has been a month full of creativity centered around Eileen Hull’s newest Sizzix dies! We are wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration this week but don’t despair, next month will bring a new theme and even more crafty goodness.

If you missed the new Chapter 2 dies Release Party be sure to watch it on replay. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

“Introducing the Chapter 2, 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection! You will love this set of dies! It is so versatile and works side by side your other journal dies and may be combined in endless combinations. There are three dies in the set: the Card Case, Mini-Slimline & Tickets and Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows. Buy all three dies from my etsy store and get FREE SHIPPING on your order in the US PLUS save an additional $10! Cost to buy dies individually is $122 – buy the bundle and pay only $112. Outside US, I will deduct $10 from shipping.

The new dies:

2023 Chapter 2 Release Die Descriptions:

The Card Case is a Bigz XL ScoreBoards die. This die is specially designed to cut and score thick material up to 1/16″ like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt and fabric so your finished project is nice and sturdy. The finished Card Case die measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and has an adjustable spine that goes from 1/2″ to 2 1/2″. This is the perfect size journal to hold your 3″ x 4″ journaling cards, as well as other small items like wallet photos, ATCs and ephemera. There is a swing out flap on each side where you can add pockets or small insert books- you decide what combination you want to do. Make the spine thick or thin – your choice!

The Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set has 6 pieces – an envelope, 3″ x 4″ Journaling Card, three window cutouts (use with envelope to remove and back with glassine like a window envelope) and a tab. The Envelope measures 4 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and fits perfectly inside the Journal! Or use it by itself and add your favorite ephemera pieces.

The Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die design is similar to the Snail Mail die, which was very popular for creating faux postage stamps. There are four dies in the set – one is the size of a mini slimline card and one is a mat that may be placed behind the perforated piece. The other two pieces are a row of tickets and mat that goes behind that. When you fold over each perforated piece and tear it, it creates individual faux postage stamps and tickets! Die cut the piece from patterned paper for an amazing background – just add a sentiment and let the paper do the work.

Wrapping up Chapter 2 – Tutorials from the designers…

We have a full line up for you this week! Pam Bray kicks us off with this fabulous shabby chic Card Case box she made. Lots of great details and texture in this project. Find all the details on her blog.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Next we have another Card Case Die project created by Lisa Hoel. Housed inside the bold exterior you will find a mini notebook and an accordion album. See more details over on Lisa’s post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Using the Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die Set, Maggi Harding created more wonderful cards to share with us. This die set is proving to be quite popular with us all! Pay her blog a visit to see more…

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Still not done wrapping up Chapter 2, keep going!

You can always trust Madeline Arendt to use Eileen’s dies to make a beautiful banner. She did not disappoint with this release either! Visit her blog to see how she used the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set to pull it off.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Elizabeth Robinson shows you how to make a lovely vintage styled notecase filled with journaling cards. She combines pretty patterned paper and fabric elements to great effect. Check it out on her blog!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - wrapping up Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Lastly, Sue Eldred has a bonus Card Caddy Die project to share with us as well. She made a darling caddy to hold stationery. Wouldn’t this make a great gift? Find all the how to on her blog.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Card Caddy inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Wrapping up Chapter 2 – the roundup video…

New May theme next week! Stay tuned…

Find the live Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Party on Eileen’s YouTube channel or her FaceBook page! It was a blast and you can watch the REPLAY here. Don’t miss the Blog Hop from the beginning of the month either!

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7400 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Thursday, 4/27 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She has designer Maggi Harding on as a guest! Check it out here.

Chapter 2 Inspiration with Eileen Hull Dies

19 Apr

It’s time for more Chapter 2 inspiration with Eileen’s newest Sizzix dies! Eileen’s designers have closer looks ready for your viewing pleasure. If you missed the new Chapter 2 dies Release Party be sure to watch it on replay. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

The new dies:

2023 Chapter 2 Release Die Descriptions:

Chapter 2 Inspiration – Tutorials from the designers…

We have a ton of projects to see this week! First up is Maggi Harding, with a trio of fab cards made using the Journaling Card, Envelope & Windows Die Set. Eileen’s dies are great for cards and scrapbook layouts, not just journals and other 3-D projects!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Jenny Marples provides a closer look and how-to for her wonderful mixed media art journal made with the Card Case Die. You will not want to miss all the awesome details so pay her post a visit!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More Chapter 2 inspiration ahead…

We have another card to share from Tonya Trantham. She always has such a pretty shabby chic style! On this card she used the new Mini-Slimline & Tickets Die and the Tablecloth 3D Embossing Folder as the background. Find the details on her blog.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Check out the tutorial on Susie Bentz’s blog for her striking Bauhaus styled Card Case project. I love those bold colors! the inside holds various pull outs and pockets. You’re sure to find some inspiration.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Elizabeth Robinson is sharing a more detailed look at her beautiful botanical journal. So pretty! It’s full of delightful details and ideas to use in your own projects so go take a look.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - new Chapter 2 inspiration from Sizzix! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

More inspiration with the new Chapter 2 dies next week!

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 4/18 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shares how to make watercolor flowers you can use on a variety of projects. Check it out here.

Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets – Creations Using Eileen Hull’s Dies

1 Mar

Welcome to March! That means we have a new theme here on the blog and it is “Wordsoup, Tags and Pockets”. We want to see words and letters used in projects that also combine the new Chapter 1 and older dies of Eileen’s. Fun stuff! Our designers have their creative wheels turning and we can’t wait to see what they come up with. Let’s check out the inspiration for this week…

Pam Bray created a beautiful scrapbook layout to share with us. (Who has neglected scrapbooks? Raise your hand.) Tile Alphanumeric, Library Pocket, ATC Card & Tabs, and the Frame Pocket Journal Die are all used to great effect! Pay Pam’s blog a visit to see more.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets with Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Sarah Lizzie created a bevy of beautiful sunflower tags. I think it would be so handy to have a stash at the ready of these cheerful tags to use for gifts and cards. She used the Sunflower Die and a multitude of other dies of Eileen’s. See how they all came together over on Sarah Lizzie’s post!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets with Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets junk journal style…

Mixed media maven Karen Bearse used dies old and new to make multiple junk journal elements to use in future projects. I love all these creative bits and pieces! Go find Karen’s tutorial on her blog and see all the creative ways she used Eileen’s dies.

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets with Sizzix dies. #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Visit next week for more wordsoup, tags and pockets inspiration!

See the February Love Journaling theme wrap up post here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7300 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Thursday, 2/28 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shares how to make a watercolor Frame Pocket Journal. Check it out here.

Love of Journals – Inspiration with Eileen Hull

9 Feb

This month the designers are sharing their love of journals and are using Eileen Hull’s latest dies and embossing folder from Sizzix. We hope that you will also be inspired by the theme and share your makes in Eileen’s social media groups! Let’s take a look at what the Inspiration Team has for us this week…

Sue Eldred shows us that journals and albums can come in all sizes! She created this cute little love notes tag album for Valentine’s Day. The pages are all created using the Library Pocket ATC Card & Tabs Die Set. Perfect! Find all the details on Sue’s blog.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Love of Journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Jennie Atkinson also focused on using the Library Pocket ATC Card & Tabs Die Set in a small wallet album created in a beautiful shabby chic style. Jennie has plans for this little album – she is going to document her flower garden this season and slip photos into the pockets on the pages. Great idea! See all the details on her blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Love of Journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Love of journals inspiration galore on Instagram too…

Teresita Arevelo has been rocking her Eileen Hull journal makes on her Instagram account. Fabulous! Be sure to follow Teresita @scrapbookymas so you don’t miss any of her newest projects.

Teresita Arevelo for Eileen Hull - Love of Journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Using the Frame Pocket Journal Die, Susie Bentz created a darling Valentine stationery set within the cover. What’s not to love? You can really spread some joy with this cute creation. Find all the how to on Susie’s post!

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Love of Journals #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Extra inspiration:

Maggi Harding sure knows how to show some birthday love! Look at this awesome birthday card she made using the Library Pocket Die Set and the Tablecloth 3D Embossing Folder. Who wouldn’t smile at receiving a card like this? Details and more card ideas in Maggi’s post.

Come and visit us next week for more Love of Journals projects!

Last week’s post can be found here, don’t miss it.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 2/7 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen has super useful information for us – how to use 12 x 12 scrapbook paper to make book inserts for a Frame Pocket Journal! Check it out here.

Journaling Love in February with Eileen Hull Dies

1 Feb

Welcome February, the month of love! This month the designers are sharing their Journaling Love inspiration and a continuing look at Eileen Hull’s latest die release from Sizzix. We hope that you will also be inspired by the theme and share your makes in Eileen’s social media groups! Let’s take a look at what the Inspiration Team has for us this week…

Sarah Lizzie created a love inspired storage journal using the new Frame Pocket Journal Die. What would you store inside the pockets of this journal? Love notes perhaps? 😉 See the tutorial and all the details in her blog post.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Journaling Love in February #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Mixed media maven Karen Bearse also created a fabulous Frame Pocket journal to share with us. She installed the signatures inside in a different configuration – as a gatefold. Check out her tutorial and the how-to in her blog post!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - Journaling Love in February #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Pam Bray is expressing her journaling love by making a mini journal of sorts. It’s a cute little folio book that holds ATC cards! The lettering tiles were cut using the Tile Alphanumeric Die (so handy!) and the structure holds Library Card Pockets for ATCs. Love it! See it on her blog…

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Journaling Love in February #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Feel the February journaling love…

Tonya Trantham has some extra little projects for us and there’s a lot to love! Take a look:

What a awesome background made with the Silverware 3D Embossing Folder!

One last journaling love make to share this week! Anna-Karin Evaldsson created a delightful journal using the new Frame Pocket Journal Die in her signature style. So many fun details and colors to be seen! Pay her blog a visit.

Come and visit us next week for more Journaling Love projects!

January’s wrap up post can be found here, don’t miss it.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join the 7200 other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends. Above all, make sure to answer the questions so we know you are legit! Watch her Facebook Lives at Eileen Hull Designs on Tuesdays at 6:00 Eastern and Thursdays at 4:00 to for project ideas, techniques, inspiration and creative community. Additionally, you can also find Eileen on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 1/31 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen and friends had a girls’ trip to the beach house and dabbled in some crafty mayhem. Destruction ensued! Check it out here.

Sizzix Project Tutorials with Eileen Hull’s Chapter 1 Dies!

26 Jan

We are wrapping up a month of Sizzix project tutorials highlighting the designers’ fabulous makes from the Chapter 1 Release Party. We hope you’ve been inspired and are having your own creative fun with Eileen’s new dies. Here’s Eileen’s recap of them in case you’re out of the loop:

“Introducing the Chapter 1, 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection!

Let’s start with the ScoreBoards Frame Pocket Journal – this is a Bigz Plus die so you will need a 9” cutting machine. The Journal measures 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 1 1/4” with an adjustable spine. What makes this die special are the additional pieces on the die, a pocket to hold ephemera, a frame and flap! These extra pieces may be used in many of my other journals or they can be used independently. The die may also be configured in a few different ways so watch the blog and Facebook live shows for ideas.

There are two Thinlits sets that coordinate with the Journal. You asked for a new alphabet – you got it – and I added numbers too! The Tile Alphanumeric is very versatile because you can use both the positive and negative shapes. Each letter is perforated which makes it easy to create and line up words.

The other Thinlits set is the Library Pocket, ATC Card and Tab Die Set – a journal essential! Use the ATC card die to knock out a bunch of Artist Trading Card bases and add the library pocket to package it up to swap. The Tab die is perfect to add to the Journal pages or on the ATC.

and a NEW 3-D Embossing Folder!

The last item is a 3D embossing folder called Tablecloth which was inspired by a crocheted cotton piece from my Mom. This adds beautiful texture and dimension to card backgrounds, book pages or tags!”

The new dies:

2023 Chapter 1 Release! Eileen Hull dies with Sizzix. — So many possibilities!

Chapter 1 Sizzix Project Tutorials…

Designer Lisa Hoel has two posts for us this week detailing her Forest Junk Journal and mixed media card. The Frame Pocket Journal is another great addition to Eileen’s journal die collection and can be configured in different ways. This one is packed full of nature goodness!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Project Tutorials for Ch. 1
#eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory #creativejuicefreshsqueezed

When she needed a quick thank you card, Maggi Harding turned to the Tile Alphanumeric and Library Pocket, ATC Card & Tabs Dies. With the addition of gorgeous patterned paper, she turned out a beautiful creation in no time flat. Find the details in her post!

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Project Tutorials for Ch. 1
#eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Madeline Arendt configured her Frame Pocket Journal in an unusual and creative way. What did she do inside of it? You will have to pay her blog a visit to find out! I think you will be inspired by her out of the box thinking.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Project Tutorials for Ch. 1
#eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Get out your sewing machine! Elizabeth Robinson created a stunning fabric journal and you’ll be inspired to get stitching I’m betting. She cut all the base parts out of heavy canvas and the Frame Pocket Journal die cut through with ease. Find the details on her blog.

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Project Tutorials for Ch. 1
#eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Binding technique alert…

Jennie Atkinson has prepared an extensive video tutorial on how to bind your journals like a “real book”. I can’t wait to go watch it for myself. Don’t miss the chance to learn a new way to make journals/notebooks with the dies. Find more details on Jennie’s blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Sizzix Project Tutorials for Ch. 1
#eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Come and visit us next week for a new month and a new theme!

If you missed the the Release Party and Blog Hop I highly recommend going back to take a look! Other posts from the month can be found here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Besides inspiration, you will also find die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 1/24 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen works on making some Valentine ATCs. (We are having a swap in the Fan Club!) You can watch that here. ALSO, on Eileen’s Thursday Live, special guest Jenny Marples shows us how to create her Expanding File Folder made using the Frame Pocket Journal Die. Check it out here!