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!
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