3-D Sweater Embossing Folder Archives

Creative Recipe – Words, Tags & Pockets with Eileen Hull

23 Mar

The creative recipe for March has been a fun mix of words, tags and pockets! Designers have been whipping up a delectable spread of projects for your inspiration and the fun isn’t stopping yet. Let’s see what we have for this week…

Lisa Hoel decided to make tags as the background for a card. She die cut one using the Tile Alphanumeric Die and embossed others with some of Eileen’s 3-D Embossing Folders. So much texture! Find the details on her blog post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – A creative recipe, Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Designer Maggi Harding has a few projects to share. She’s been a busy bee for sure! First, she made a whole slew of ATCs with matching pockets using the Library Pocket, ATC Card & Tabs Die Set. (See them all in her blog post.)

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull – A creative recipe, Wordsoup, Tags & Pockets! #eileenhull #teameileen #sizzix #mysizzixstory

Next she created a beautiful spring tag to use in decorating her home. So pretty! Maggi is a master of layering “all the things”. Visit her post to find out all the details.

Designer Teresita Arvelo is, as always, sharing fabulous content on Instagram. Check out this bright and colorful Library Pocket make! Follow her on her account to get constant inspiration.

Mix up your own creative recipe using products designed by Eileen Hull!

See the other March posts here, 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!

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 Tuesday, 3/21 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She revisited making faux wax seals and also how to assemble her retired Suitcase Die. Check it out here.

Looking Back at Favorite Projects of 2021

15 Dec

This month the Team designers are looking back at favorite projects from 2021 and sharing their picks with us! Eileen Hull’s versatile products really let our creativity shine! Let’s see what inspiration is in store for us today…

Tonya Trantham picked her top three favorites and I know you will agree! One was this beautiful shabby chic pickup made using the Vintage Truck Die. I love how she used patterned paper and flowers to decorate it! See the details and Tonya’s other projects in her blog post.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - Looking Back at Favorite Projects 2021 #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Tonya also has a bonus tutorial for us – a delightful card made using Eileen’s 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder and the Mitten Die. It’s quick to make but looks like you spent a lot of time on it. Check out Tonya’s tutorial here.

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Continuing the “How do I choose only three projects?” trend, Elizabeth Robinson pulled it off and presents us with three absolutely lovely makes. Two are journals and one is special Vintage Truck & Camper trailer combo. Don’t miss her write up and the inspiration in her blog post!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Looking Back at Favorite Projects 2021 #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

The picks of designer Jenny Marples are some of my favorites of hers too! (Especially those ornaments!) I always love Jenny’s artful mixed media approach to her work. These favorites are no exception and you can see more details and links back to the original tutorials on her blog.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - Looking Back at Favorite Projects 2021 #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

More looking back at favorite projects next week!

We have a special event going on right now in the Eileen Hull Fan Club! Eileen kicked off the Comfort & Joy event off with a Facebook Live in the group. She covered how the event will work and what you can expect. This event is only for Fan Club members so all of the posts/videos/lives will take place within the group. If you miss a live show, you can always watch the replay. Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join over 5,ooo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends – make sure to answer the questions!

Watch Eileen’s 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 Facebook Live from Tuesday, 12/14 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to use the Gift Box Die to make an ornament that can hold little gifts! The link is here for replay on YouTube.

Holiday Time Projects with Eileen Hull

24 Nov

… and a #eileentailgateparty wrap up! (More on that later.) In the meantime, happy Thanksgiving to our US readers and even if you aren’t here in the States, any day is a good day to count your blessings. We are continuing our look at holiday time projects made with ever versatile Eileen Hull Sizzix dies and products! Let’s see what the designers have for us this week:

Sarah Lizzie used Eileen’s Display Stand Die combined with the Post Box Die to create this darling “Letters for Santa” decoration. What would you ask Santa for for Christmas? (more Eileen dies LOL). Check out Sarah Lizzie’s blog post for the tutorial!

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
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Designer Jenny Atkinson created a lovely fall journal for documenting the season using the Pocket Notebook Die. Find plenty of photos and a video tutorial over on her blog.

Jenny Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
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Putting the 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder to good use, Elizabeth Robinson created this fabulous Notepad holder. Doesn’t it look like a ‘real sweater’? Wow! She used prints made with the Gel Press as her backgrounds to emboss. Find the links to her video tutorials in her blog post!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
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Madeline Arendt has a whole slew of Christmas projects in her blog post! She has ideas for both decorating and gift giving so head on over and peruse the inspiration. (and there is a new garland! 😉 )

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Holiday time projects with the team!
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If warm and cozy is your thing, then Sue Eldred has you covered! She also used the 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder to make a homespun Christmas card sure to bring a smile to the face of its recipient. See her post for more details.

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Christmas card projects with the team!
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Now for the Tailgate Party wrap up!

Last week, Eileen teamed up with nine guests from Sizzix and independent craft store owners to create special projects made using her Vintage Truck Die. It was loads of fun! Here is what Eileen had to say about it:

Wow – wasn’t that Tailgate party fun? And impressive? The creativity was flowing for sure. I hope that you were inspired to craft along with us. If you missed it, here’s the replay link.

There was also a giveaway you could enter by sharing your own vintage truck makes! There were so many great projects and creative ideas! Sizzix picked two lucky winners, Angie Self and Denise Evans. Congrats to the winners! Below is a slideshow of the entries:

Visit next week for more inspirational seasonal makes!

Did you miss this month’s posts so far? See them here, here and here.

Are you a member of the Eileen Hull Fan Club? Join over 5,ooo other members to share ideas, inspiration, sources, challenges and make some fabulous friends – make sure to answer the questions! 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 Facebook Live from Tuesday, 11/23 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to make a farmhouse style Full Size Journal! The link is here for replay on Facebook. The live got cut off in the middle, so the Part 2 link is here.

Making for the Holidays with Eileen Hull

17 Nov

Are you gearing up for seasonal crafting? It’s important to carve out creative time even in the midst of all the busyness. Making for the holidays can be fun and practical (think gift giving), especially using Eileen Hull’s dies! Let’s take a look at what the Inspiration Team has to share with us this week …

Designer Jenny Marples created a fantastic Vintage Truck with matching Notepad in a rustic Christmas design. This set would make a great gift idea. Also note the cover of the notepad which has been embossed with Eileen’s 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder (I kind of have a love affair with that embossing folder!) Find all the how-to details on Jenny’s blog.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - making for the holidays, red vintage truck with maching Notepad set
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Susie Bentz has really been going to town making gift boxes using the Notepad Die. The possibilities really are endless! You could use these cute boxes for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts or just a little something extra! Visit Susie’s blog to see more ideas and how she made it into a box.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - making for the holidays, making gift boxes from the Notepad Die
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Do you have any fishing enthusiasts in your life? Pam Bray created a darling “Gone Fishing” Vintage Truck decoration with a fall flair. Those little gnomes are ready to head out to the lake! What a cute decoration this is. Find out how to make your own from Pam’s blog post.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - making for the holidays
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Tonya Trantham’s best friend’s son was recently married and she made a gorgeous wedding album to give to them as a gift. Tonya used the Full Size Journal Die and the whole album is full of beautiful details and places to put all the photos from the special day. Don’t miss her blog post with detail photos and inside shots!

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - making for the holidays, wedding album gift
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Did you see Eileen’s live Tailgate Party last week? You still have a few days to enter the GIVEAWAY!

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Eileen teamed up with nine guests from Sizzix and independent craft store owners to create special projects made using her Vintage Truck Die. It was loads of fun! Here is what Eileen had to say about it:

Wow – wasn’t that Tailgate party fun? And impressive? The creativity was flowing for sure. I hope that you were inspired to craft along with us If you missed it, here’s the replay link.

If you made a Vintage Truck, please SHARE IT so you can be entered for the GIVEAWAY! Here’s how to enter to win:
• Facebook: follow Eileen Hull Designs + Sizzix * Join the Eileen Hull Fan Club * Post your make in the fan club with this hashtag #eileentailgateparty
• Instagram: follow @eileenhull + @sizzix, post a picture of what you made and include #eileentailgateparty #eileenhull #sizzix in the caption.

Giveaway will close on Nov. 20 at noon EST.

We hope you had as much fun as we did! Let us know if you have ideas for other ways to use the Truck Die. Many thanks to the Makers, my fabulous team members and to all of you for being part of this fun event!

Visit next week for more inspirational seasonal makes!

Did you miss this month’s posts so far? See them here and here.

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 11/16 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen shows us how to make fall nature prints with Sizzix! The link is here for replay on Facebook.

Crafting for the Seasons with Eileen Hull Designs

3 Nov

Welcome to November Eileen Hull Fans! This month we are crafting for the seasons which covers fall, winter and all the holidays therein! As always, the Teams are bursting with creativity and ready to fill you with Eileen Hull inspiration for your own seasonal makes. Let’s take a look!

First we have a gorgeous winter creation from Karen Bearse. This magical winter scene is set into a base made using Eileen’s Vintage Truck Box Die with Wreath & Snowflake Die Set snowflake accents. The tiny lights add an extra special touch. Look on Karen’s blog for all the details!

Karen Bearse for Eileen Hull - Crafting for the seasons! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

If you want more inspiration on making trucks you are in luck! If you haven’t heard, Eileen is having a Tailgate Party. Details from Eileen as follows:

Don’t miss the Tailgate Party!

This event will stream to EHD Facebook page and YouTube channel on Wednesday, November 10 at 9:00 Pac/12:00 ET/5:00 UK. In attendance will be 3 retailers and 6 Sizzix employees from US and UK and Eileen. Therefore, you will see 10 people creating at one time because they will each be creating their version of the Vintage Truck on the Streamyard platform. You, the viewer, will be invited to craft along and there will be prizes! After the event, post a truck and use the hashtag #eileenstailgateparty; you will be entered to win the grand prize. It is going to be amazing!

For our next crafty creation we have a ‘feeling fall-ish’ birthday card made by Lisa Hoel. She used various flower/leaf dies and embossed the bottom flower layer with Eileen’s fab 3-D Sweater Embossing Folder! Eileen’s Snail Mail Everyday Sentiments stamp set makes an appearance as well. See it all in Lisa’s blog post.

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - Crafting for the seasons! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #gelpressobsessed

Pam Bray created a lovely home decor piece featuring Eileen’s Heart Mandala and 3-D Camper Dies. She is maintaining that in many parts of the world, this season is in fact rather summery feeling. Go Pam! Regardless of the time of year, I think you will agree that this project will spread some good cheer. More details on Pam’s blog!

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - Crafting for the seasons! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting

Thanks for paying us a visit! Did you miss the grand roundup post last week for our The Crafter’s Workshop collaboration? Check it out here because there were SOOOOO many wonderful projects shared.

Visit next week for more crafting for the seasons inspiration!

A Truckload of Sizzix Chapter 4 Inspiration!

14 Oct

Did you see the big Chapter 4 die release October 1st? We had a FB Live Release Party and a Blog Hop! For more Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration, this month we are taking a closer look at the projects shared during the Hop (as well as new projects from the designers). It’s an exciting group of dies for sure! Here’s what Eileen has to say about them,

“The Chapter 4 Sizzix Release is exciting for so many reasons – there are two never-done-before designs! One is the Full Size Journal which is a Bigz Pro size – you will need a machine with at least a 9″ throat to cut this die – like a Big Shot Plus or Pro. Not to worry, if you don’t have that machine, Eileen will have the pre-cut pieces available in her Etsy store for you to work with. The other new technology is a 3-D Embossing Folder! It’s called Sweater and is oh so cozy. Also new this release is a Bigz Notepad Die with lots of options for materials and uses, and a Heart Mandala Thinlits Die to decorate with!”

Begin inspiration now…

Julia Aston shares the tutorial for her super cute bug journal created using the new Full Size Journal Die. She has great tips for putting it together, making the closures and signatures too. Check out her blog post!

Julia Aston for Eileen Hull - more Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration from the Designers!
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Pam Bray is sharing another project from her ‘Ch. 4 Celebration collection’! This one uses the Notepad Die to make a sweet little notebook with a pocket inside that holds a small album made of journaling cards. See all the details on Pam’s blog.

Pam Bray for Eileen Hull - more Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration from the Designers!
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Designer Lisa Hoel had some mixed media fun in the creation of this Full Size Journal cover. This project is also part of the collaboration we’re doing this month with The Crafter’s Workshop. Visit Lisa’s blog post to see the in depth tutorial for how she did it!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull - more Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration from the Designers!
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Keep scrolling for more Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration…

Maggi Harding is sharing ‘all the projects’ she made for the Hop. You will definitely want a closer look at these beauties. Maggi has projects showcasing all the dies and you’ll get a double helping of inspiration from her makes.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull - more Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration from the Designers!
#eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting — Three more projects to see so don’t miss Maggi’s post!

Shut the front door, Susie Bentz used the Notepad Die to make a chapstick holder! So genius, Susie wins the prize for out of the box die hacks. See how she did it in her blog post.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - more Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration from the Designers!
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Jenny Marples is giving us a peek at an in progress journal project! She has created some beautiful collage pages for her WIP using Eileen’s new stamps and TCW stencils. I can’t wait to see the completed journal in the future!

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - more Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration from the Designers!
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See what I mean about a truckload of Sizzix Chapter 4 inspiration? Whew! and WOW!

Visit next week for more tutorials Eileen’s new Die release!

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 10/12 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. (Or right here, right now!) Eileen shows us how to put together the Full Size Journal and you’ll get a quick visit with her ultra adorable granddaughter. The link is here for replay on Facebook.