The Eileen Hull Chapter 1 Sizzix release has been one of her best yet! The designers created some really astounding projects for the Release Party. Consequently, for the rest of January the designers are sharing the project tutorials so you can see how they created their fabulous makes and be inspired yourself.
Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,
“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:
Learn how to assemble the Frame Pocket Journal:
Chapter 1 Project Tutorials…
Wow! Jenny Marples really thought outside of the box so to speak and used the Frame Pocket Journal Die to create an accordion folder to hold ephemera and those extra bits. Plus it’s beautiful to boot! Painty panels embossed using the Tablecloth 3-D Embossing Folder decorate the outside. Visit Jenny’s blog for instructions.
Clever Tonya Trantham also thought outside of the box by… making a box! She used the pieces cut using the Frame Pocket Journal Die to create a decorative holder for Thinlit die sets, paper pads or whatever you want to use it for. Head on over to her blog to see her creative die hack.
Designer Maggi Harding has been rocking the new dies and this project is no exception! She created a cookbook journal beautifully decorated with Graphic 45 papers. The inside pocket is a perfect place to store blank recipe cards and the included pages are ready for your cooking notes! See all the fab details in her post.
Bonus Project…
Lisa Hoel created a jam-packed jungle themed junk journal for The Funkie Junkie. You can find a tutorial and a TON of detail photos in her blog post so don’t miss it!
Come and visit us next week for more Chapter 1 project tutorials…
If you missed the the Release Party and Blog Hop I highly recommend going back to take a look! Last week’s post can be found 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 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, 1/17 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen was inspired by being a part of the Great Bead Extravaganza and did a special “Jewelry Edition” for her live. You can watch that here.
