Eileen Hull

Vintage Kitchen Sneak Peek

5 Aug

Hello everyone! I couldn’t be happier to share the news of my soon to be released new Sizzix collection Vintage Kitchen! I’ve had to keep mum about my new collection until after the Paper Arts show and am over the moon excited to share a Vintage Kitchen Sneak Peek with you today!

Thanks to my talented designers from the Inspiration Team and Team ATB I have tons of gorgeous samples to share! Far too many for just one post so be sure to check back next week for more. I can’t believe all the creative ways my girls used the Vintage Kitchen collection. I for one am amazed and I just know you will be too. Vintage Kitchen will be available for purchase in December (just in time for the holidays). In the meantime you can preview all of the new dies in the Vintage Kitchen Collection HERE

Now let’s check out what the Inspiration Team has in store for us shall we?

Tracy Evans starts our sneak preview off with this amazing and creative use of my new canister Dies!

I don’t know about you but I need a cuppa’ something to sip as I take in all of the creative details Tracy put into this project! Tracy created a second project using my new Cookie Jar die that is oh soooo “Sweet”…don’t you think?

You can see more lovely details on these Vintage Kitchen projects on Tracy’s Blog.

Rina Gonzales created an adorable lip gloss holder using the new Cookie Jar die! Don’t you just love that Mindy Kaling quote? Truer words have never been spoken!

Stop by Rina’s blog for more on this cute and clever project!

Michelle Zerull created two projects using the Cookie Jar die and the Recipe Card Box. Michelle’s creativity knows no bounds! I love how she used the cookie jar die to create a pin cushion out of a vintage hankie!

This clever gal didn’t stop there…she also used my recipe card box die to pay tribute to her grandmother in her own vintage kitchen with a secret family recipe box! How cool is that?

Be sure and check out Michelle’s blog for more details on these great projects!

Stay tuned next week for more projects featuring my new Vintage Kitchen collection created by the super talented Eileen Hull Inspiration Team and Team ATB designers!

This month our Art with Heart Challenge is “Anything Goes”. The winner will receive a die of their choice from the Vintage Kitchen collection when it is released in December. Are you ready to share YOUR Art with Heart? Link up your projects below!

I’ll see you next Tuesday with more inspiring projects featuring the Vintage Kitchen collection!

Eileen

Lake Placid Ironman

3 Aug

I have been on the go for a week or so and so glad to be at home!

Last week, my family (all except my nurse daughter who could not take off work) drove up to Lake Placid, NY to see my youngest compete in her first Ironman triathlon.

I was not prepared for how inspiring and emotional it was! Thankfully, Maryanne finished with 24 minutes to spare! The race begins in Mirror Lake for a 2.4 mi. swim, then they get on the bike for 112 mi, THEN they finish off with a full marathon- 26.2 mi. The race must be completed in 17 hours or you don’t get a medal. Can you IMAGINE? Here is the new Ironman…

after 110 mi or so…

Starting the marathon…

halfway done with the run…

getting ready to enter the stadium.

My niece Maura and her boyfriend Aaron were allowed to run with her…

had to get the high fives!

Searched all over for her after the race and finally found her in the medical tent getting fluids…

dehydrated but proudly wearing her medal!

Maryanne Hull, you are an IRONMAN!

A great experience…also relieved it’s over and she made it out of there alive! You can read more about Maryanne’s training and experiences on her blog, This Journey begins Here.

UPDATE: Here is a video taken by my son Chris at the finish. I love this and so glad my kids support each other…

Doodled Watering Can

2 Aug

This Doodled Sizzix Watering Can was really quick and easy to make. The best part was I went into it with a new attitude. One where I got wrapped up in the process of creating, rather than caring about it being perfect- not that anything I make ever comes out perfect, but I admit I do try! 🙂

Visit the Sizzix UK blog today to see how I made it.

This Watering Can would make a great wedding or baby shower favor, or even a customized place card for each seat. Use as a mini-centerpiece or put it on your desk at work and bring a fresh wildflower from home every day to brighten your workday. I could see bringing it to a sick friend, for a quick congrats or happy birthday gift. So versatile! You need this!

Thanks for stopping by…

Red, White and Beautiful Project Recap and Winners!

25 Jul

Hey everyone! Wow, has this summer flown by or what? I can’t believe we are moving into the last month of summer! It’s been a fun summer so far filled with creative adventures and loads of Inspiration from the Inspiration Team, Team ATB and all of you sharing your art with us in the Art with Heart Challenges. Today I’ll be recapping all of the amazing Sizzix projects created for the Red, White and Beautiful Challenge and announcing the winner and Top 3! There’s lot’s to see so let’s get started.

The Inspiration Team never ceases to amaze when it comes to creativity! These gals are constantly coming up with new and innovative ways to create with my Sizzix dies. Check out the links below for all of the Red, White and Beautiful Sizzix projects created by my Inspiration Team this month.

Canning Jar Banner by Rina Gonzales

Candy Drawer Mail Box by Michelle Zerull

Red, White and Blue Floral Centerpiece by Donna Budzynski

Garden Tote by Shelly Hickox

Window Box Mini-Album by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Jubilee Artist Trading Block by Tracy Evans

And now for a few never-before seen projects from the Inspiration Team!

Amy Bowerman created this fun Coaster Cocktail Banner using my Cupcake Stand Die. How clever and cute to boot!

Stop by Plucking Daisies for a step by step tutorial on how to create one yourself!

Shelly Hickox is sharing a BEAUTIFUL bees-wax Artist Trading Block. It’s quite breathtaking isn’t it?

Stop by Shelly’s blog to see more of this lovely ATB!

It’s “Time” for more amazing ATB’s like this magnificent Time Piece Artist Trading Block by Tracy Evans.

You will definitely want to make time to visit Tracy’s Blog for more details on this charming ATB.

While we are on the subject of Amazing Artist Trading Blocks our sister team Team ATB has REALLY outdone themselves this month! Prepare yourself for an ATB extravaganza! Wow! Such creativity and innovation here!

Follow the links to see all of the amazing Artist Trading Blocks created by Team ATB…

Hot Air Balloon Party Favor Artist Trading Block by Pam Bray

Wedding Cake Artist Trading Block by Pam Bray

Patriotic ATB Tower by Lisa Hoel

Sewing Themed ATB Tower by Lisa Hoel

Money Box Artist Trading Block by Anne Redfern

Alice in Wonderland Tea Box ATB by Oxana Moupasiridou

Red, White and Beautiful Artist Trading Block by Claudine Criner

And the winner of the Art with Heart Red, White and Beautiful Challenge is…

Julia Aston who created this stunning “Star Student” Artist Trading Block! Isn’t it a beauty?

Stop by Julia’s blog for more details on this fabulous Artist Trading Block.

Congratulations Julia! Please email amy (at) pluckingdaisies (dot) com with your shipping info.

As always, ALL of the challenge entries were fantastic you are a talented bunch! This is the hardest thing I do each month…choosing only 3. It gets harder and harder with each passing challenge…whew! Here’s the Top 3 in no particular order…

JP Scraps created this “Red, White and BEAUTIFUL” mixed media canvas.

Stop by JP Scraps blog to learn more about this lovely project!

I love a clever upcycling project and Noreen Doll delivers with this fun dimensional star created from a Soda can!

You won’t want to miss Noreen’s easy to follow tutorial on how to create your own!

Be still my heart! This tag by Manila Guerilla is just bursting with creative dimension!

If you enjoy inspirational Tag Art run don’t walk on over to Manilla Guerilla to see this gorgeous tag and more!

A big thank you to all who shared their Art with Heart this month, the Inspiration Team and Team ATB! We have some fun surprises in store for you in August so stay tuned for our next challenge starting Tuesday August 5th.

Eileen

#PaperTrail Day 19

16 Jul

Since I was staying in the Hampton Inn and there was a magnificent breakfast to be had, I went for it! Good way to start the day…

I packed up, checked out and was on my way to The Doodlebug where I was to teach the Memories Mini. This is a mini-album made with just one section of the Sizzix Shopping Bag die.

I think they all came out really great- everyone added their own special touches to make them fit the person they were giving their book to.

Meanwhile the entries for the big giveaway were growing… I could hardly take the suspense!

Then it was time for another demo- I showed everyone how to use Craft Attitude. This is a product that I like to use because it gives the illusion that you printed directly on matboard . This isn’t really possible because it’s too thick to go through the rollers. Craft Attitude is a film- you print your image on an inkjet printer, cut it out and adhere to the matboard and then peel off the release paper- very simple and easy! I made an Artist Trading Block using pics and text from my visit to the Doodlebug. I left it there so they remember me 🙂

After the demo, I started packing up to get down to Mary’s Scrapden to teach the Chunky Book at 6. I got in the truck to pull up closer to the store to load up and heard someone yelling, “Eileen Hull- don’t leave!!!” I got out and turns out they were some ladies that had come all the way from St. Louis to see me and say hi 🙂 I felt very special. Turns out they have a scrapbook store called For Keeps Sake there so maybe I will see them on my next #Papertrail journey!

After a nice visit with my new friends, I drove on down to Mary’s Scrapden and was very excited to see my friends Ken and Linda Oliver signed up for class!

We had a nice relaxed time and partway through class, my friend Kim arrived from Tulsa, OK- she drove 550 miles! Crazy girl!

I have known Kim for almost 20 years- we were stationed together at Ft. Drum, NY with little kids and got to be good friends and crafting buddies.

We made quite the mess but isn’t that what creating is all about?

Kim and I checked into another Hampton Inn (two nights in a row I lived in luxury!). We got ready for bed, and we were talking and catching up on our families and next thing I knew it was morning! Time for a new day…

Inspiration Team Tuesday: Red, White and Beautiful Projects

15 Jul

Hello Everyone! It’s Inspiration Team Tuesday! My super talented designers have created such innovative and inspiring “Red, White and Beautiful” projects to share with you. I keep asking myself “How did I get so lucky to have such an amazing team working with my Sizzix dies?” The Inspiration Team never ceases to amaze me and I think you’ll agree once you see what the girls have created this week for the Art with Heart Red, White and Beautiful Challenge. Let’s have a look shall we?

Michelle Zerull created a fabulous Stamp Box using my Candy Drawer Scoreboards die. Michelle’s attention to detail shines throughout this lovely little project. I can’t get over all of the fun Red, white and BEAUTIFUL details she has added to this creation!

Stop by Michelle’s Blog for more on this inspiring project.

Shelly Hickox our reigning queen of Artist Trading Block innovations has a never-before-seen ATB design to help your garden grow! I’m still in awe of the fact that Shelly has created this gorgeous garden tote using my Square Box die…wow! Talk about a fun AND functional design!

Be sure to visit Shelly’s Blog to find out how to create this amazing Garden Tote!

Anna-Karin Evaldsson is back to wow you with yet another innovative design. She’s taken my Window Box die and turned it into a beautiful beach themed Mini-Album! Isn’t the texture on this piece to die for? I love how she used my fringe flower die with nautical papers and fabric!

Visit Anna-Karin’s Blog for more breathtaking details on this “Beachy” keen creation!

Ready to share YOUR Red, White and Beautiful creations? Link them up HERE and you could win a one of a kind Red, White, and Blue Artist Trading Block set and other fun goodies. Stay tuned next Tuesday for more inspired creations from the Inspiration Team!

Eileen