Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

Die-cut Cork Doily Coasters

Here’s a quick and easy project that would make a perfect hostess gift. 

I found some cork placemats at Ikea and was wondering how that material would react when rolled through the Big Shot. Success! The trick is to find the right thickness. If you feel resistance and the material is hard to roll through, abort the mission. Back it up and try something thinner. You could break the machine- and being without a machine is scary- trust me. Don’t ask about my first Vagabond 🙁 But… lesson learned. 


So,  you found the right thickness of cork… trim it to a 6″ strip and select a die to work with. I used the Doily, Lace Medallion to cut a set of four cork doilies. They measure about four inches and are the perfect size to hold glasses.

I used the Sweet Things set to make the Sweet tag. Cut one from red paper. For the backing paper, place two pieces of pink cardstock. The die will cut the one closest to the blade through and the one under it will just be scored, but the edges should be cut. Place the scored piece under the red tag.

 Tie up doilies with a piece of pink wired ribbon and present!

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ATC Box

Here’s a project that I did for the Sizzix UK blog last weekend. 

I used the new ATC Box from the From The Heart collection. I also die cut a bunch of ATC Cards using the die of that name. (I just looked it up and it is on sale for $11.99 at Sizzix.com. Get it! Saves so much time measuring and rounding corners…)

For directions, see my Sizzix UK blog post on February 2.

Thanks for stopping by. Have you done your Valentine shopping???

How to make a 3D flower from your husband’s old shirt

Sneak peek of a project coming out on the Sizzix blog this Thursday!

I used the Flower Layers w/Heart Petals die to create this 3D flower embellishment.

I wanted to experiment with some fabric to make flowers and saw my
husband’s old shirt laying on a pile to give away- thought I’d give it a whirl.
 I removed a sleeve, cut down the seam and folded it into thirds, then die cut the flower.
Add as many layers as you would like- the more you add, the fuller the flower.
I used three layers for the one shown.
I love how this came out- one shirt will yield many more flowers.
There are are a bunch of ways that you can color the flower but
for this one I took a Copic marker and edged each petal to give a
soft ombre feel, echoing the pretty ribbon I found somewhere in
my travels. Lately I have been loving the monochromatic look-
not sure what that’s all about, but I am going with it.
After coloring the petals, layer them from small to large and glue together.
Sew the button from the sleeve cuff to the center of the flower. Spray
the flower with Stiffen Stuff and wrap it with a rubber band.
Let air dry or use a heat tool to speed it along.
Unwrap and fluff.
Now you have a very cool 3D flower. Since this is fabric, you may get
a little fraying but I think adds more dimension to the look.

Don’t forget to head over to the Sizzix blog to find out how to make this project.

 

Matted Valentine Hearts

I am happy to say that From the Heart, my new Sizzix die collection, is now available in your local scrapbook stores and other fun places! Just in time for Valentine’s Day!


Here’s a quick and easy project if you own a mat cutter. I love mine and use it every day for one thing or another- wrapping gifts, constructing boxes or books or actually matting something! If you are looking to purchase a well-made, long-lasting mat cutter, check out Logan Graphic Products.


This is a quick and easy way to way to display die cut hearts from my new Sizzlits set, Hearts & More…

  1. Using a mat cutter, cut two off-white mats. Leave one for your backing and cut one with nine windows. 
  2. Die cut a bunch of hearts from watercolor paper. 
  3. Ink them with different color inks, making extra so you have choices to pick from.
  4. Position solid mat on the bottom and window cut mat on top. Adhere with ATG gun.
  5. Place hearts in windows in a pleasing arrangement. When you are sure you like it, adhere hearts with Zots. 
  6. Frame, add a ribbon hanger or just stand on your mantel or table!

If you don’t have a mat cutter, you still have plenty of options…. Take a 10″ square piece of heavy cardstock or chipboard and lay out a grid lightly in pencil. Leave a 2″ border around the outside of the paper and then divide the remaining space into nine equal boxes. Leave about 1/2″ in between each window. Mark the center of each window where you will mount your heart. Ink, stamp, paint or mist your hearts and mount with Zots. Erase pencil lines.


Another option would be to cut nine equally sized squares from coordinating cardstock and mount them on the paper, then add your hearts.



Have you started your Valentine crafting? What are you making?

Matted Valentine Hearts

I am happy to say that From the Heart, my new Sizzix die collection, is now available in your local scrapbook stores and other fun places! Just in time for Valentine’s Day!


Here’s a quick and easy project if you own a mat cutter. I love mine and use it every day for one thing or another- wrapping gifts, constructing boxes or books or actually matting something! If you are looking to purchase a well-made, long-lasting mat cutter, check out Logan Graphic Products.


This is a quick and easy way to way to display die cut hearts from my new Sizzlits set, Hearts & More…

  1. Using a mat cutter, cut two off-white mats. Leave one for your backing and cut one with nine windows. 
  2. Die cut a bunch of hearts from watercolor paper. 
  3. Ink them with different color inks, making extra so you have choices to pick from.
  4. Position solid mat on the bottom and window cut mat on top. Adhere with ATG gun.
  5. Place hearts in windows in a pleasing arrangement. When you are sure you like it, adhere hearts with Zots. 
  6. Frame, add a ribbon hanger or just stand on your mantel or table!

If you don’t have a mat cutter, you still have plenty of options…. Take a 10″ square piece of heavy cardstock or chipboard and lay out a grid lightly in pencil. Leave a 2″ border around the outside of the paper and then divide the remaining space into nine equal boxes. Leave about 1/2″ in between each window. Mark the center of each window where you will mount your heart. Ink, stamp, paint or mist your hearts and mount with Zots. Erase pencil lines.


Another option would be to cut nine equally sized squares from coordinating cardstock and mount them on the paper, then add your hearts.



Have you started your Valentine crafting? What are you making?

CHA

Hello all! I am back from CHA– still recovering from a crazy, tiring, exhilarating and fun week. For a look at some of what happened, go to the Sizzix UK blog and see some of what went on…
Here’s a pic of me standing in front of my new Sizzix collection called Picket Fence. The display was so beautiful- I loved it!

More coming soon…  Eileen