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St. Patrick’s Day “Go Green” Sizzix Projects

17 Mar

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today is your lucky day…the Inspiration Team is back once again to share some “Go Green” Sizzix Projects with you. Come along and follow the creative rainbow. I can assure you there is a pot of inspirational gold at the end.

Diana Hetherington has a fabulous upcycling project to “Go Green” with this St. Patty’s day. This Fenced Storage Box created from recycled StencilGirl packaging is environmentally friendly and too cute to boot!

Visit Diana’s Blog for a full tutorial on how to turn packaging into an adorable Fenced Storage Box.

Michelle Zerull has a sensational “Go Green” project that will have your creativity blossoming in no time! This darling Flower Arrangement created with recycled newsprint and nestled into my soon to be released Train Case Die is the perfect project to welcome spring.

Head to Michelle’s Blog for a fun tutorial featuring DecoArt Media and some of my new and old Sizzix dies!

The Bird’s the word when it comes to Nicole Wright’s “Go Green” ATB contribution! Her Bird Crazy Artist Trading Block is too cute for words! I love the look of the new Distress Color “Cracked Pistachio” coupled with Tim Holtz’s “Bird Crazy” stamp set from Stampers Anonymous don’t you?

Tweet all about this Bird Crazy ATB at Nicole’s Blog.

Pam Bray is also “Going Green” with an ATB. This Dance in the Rain ATB complete with Wendy Vecchi Crackle paste and paper pieced, stamped flowers is a real stunner indeed!

Dance in the creative rain with Pam as she shows you some neat ways to use Crackle Paste and Copic Colored stamping to add serious dimension to your “Go Green” projects.

Everyone sure brought out their best “Go Green” inspiration today. Are you ready to “Go Green” with us? Link up your “Go Green” projects HERE.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Eileen

Stampendous and Eileen Hull Artist Trading Block Hop Day 3

25 Feb

Hey everyone! Our Block hop with Stampendous and the Inspiration Team continues today with some fine ATB inspiration to get you over all kinds of creative humps and slumps! You won’t believe the amazing Artist Trading Blocks being shared in our Block Hop today! Prepare to be inspired…

Shelly Hickox starts us off with a rusted up mixed-media marvel! Shelly’s ATB is a steampunk lovers dream!

In true Shelly fashion she’s got an equally fabulous tutorial to show you how to achieve this amazing mixed-media look on your own projects. Stop by Shelly’s blog for tips and techniques sure to get your creative gears turning!

Next, we have Michelle Zerull whose BoHo inspired Artist Trading Blocks will have you thinking spring! I sure am ready for spring blooms aren’t you?

Shake off the cold and head to Michelle’s Blog for a mixed-media ATB tutorial that will have your creativity blooming in no time!

That’s not all folks, there’s more ATB inspiration to be found on the Stampendous Blog, including a video from lil’ ol’ me and of course more chances to win fantastic prizes from Stampendous and Sizzix! In case you missed any of these amazing ATB’s and other projects you can catch up on all of the inspiration and check out what’s in store by following the links below:

Click Here for Monday’s Links

Click Here for Tuesday’s Links

Click Here for Wednesday’s Links

The ATB inspiration doesn’t stop there we’ll have more creative projects to share with you from Stampendous and the Inspiration Team all week-long! Here’s a look at what’s in store…

Monday – We are having a “Block Party” and everyone’s invited!

Tuesday – Come explore art on all sides as we bring technique and style
together. These are the building blocks of creativity after all. Learn new
ways to create within your current style and find inspiration to try
something new.

Wednesday – ATB’s and MORE!

Thursday – Creativity has many dimensions. Artist trading blocks provide a
multi-dimensional canvas for your artistic expression. It’s never been
easier to create, collect and share your style with Stampendous stamps and
Essentials!

Friday – The big “block” hop day is here! It’s time to pull up your comfy
chair and favorite beverage while you are inspired by what the designers are
creating for their own Artist Trading Blocks.

You can find all of the Fabulous Stampendous products used in these gorgeous projects and connect with Stampendous by following the links below:

Shop Stampendous

Stampendous Blog

Follow Stampendous: Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest

Looking for Sizzix dies to use your Stampendous products with? You can find my complete catalog below:

Shop Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

Follow Eileen Hull: Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest * Google +* Instagram

Want to learn more about Artist Trading Blocks? Check out our sister site and follow along with us on Social Media.

The Artists on the Block Blog

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I’ll see you tomorrow for ATB inspiration and more!

Eileen

Stampendous and Eileen Hull Artist Trading Block Hop

24 Feb

Hey everyone! The Inspiration Team is teaming up with Stampendous for a wildly creative Artist Trading Block Hop! The IT and the Stampendous team will be bringing you fresh ATB inspiration and more all week-long. Oh and did I mention there are also some fabulous prizes to be won? The sky’s the limit when you combine Stampendous products with Sizzix Artist Trading Blocks. You’ll also find creative inspiration featuring Stampendous products on some of my other Sizzix dies. Let’s get inspired!

Pam Bray has a fun and flowery Album design to share featuring gorgeous stamps and dies from Stampendous! Pam’s style is blooming and growing right before our eyes and I just love the direction her creativity is taking her.

Flutter on over to Pam’s blog for a fantastic tutorial on how to create this lovely project. Your creativity will be blossoming once you get a glimpse of Pam’s creative techniques!

Are you ready for some “Um-WOW!” Artist Trading Block inspiration? The Stampendous team delivers! Check out these gorgeous designs and comment to win Stampendous products and ATB’s to create with over on the Stampendous Blog!

Click Here for Monday’s Links

Click Here for Tuesday’s Links

The ATB inspiration doesn’t stop there we’ll have more creative projects to share with you from Stampendous and the Inspiration Team all week-long! Here’s a look at what’s in store…

Monday – We are having a “Block Party” and everyone’s invited!

Wednesday – ATB’s and MORE!

You can find all of the Fabulous Stampendous products used in these gorgeous projects and connect with Stampendous by following the links below:

Shop Stampendous

Stampendous Blog

Follow Stampendous: Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest

Looking for Sizzix dies to use your Stampendous products with? You can find my complete catalog below:

Shop Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies

Follow Eileen Hull: Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest * Google +* Instagram

Want to learn more about Artist Trading Blocks? Check out our sister site and follow along with us on Social Media.

The Artists on the Block Blog

Follow The Artists on the Block: Facebook * Twitter * Pinterest

We’ll see you tomorrow for more Stampendous Artist Trading Block inspiration!

Eileen

Artist Trading Blocks to Love

14 Feb

Happy Valentine’s Day! On this special day devoted to love Team ATB and the Inspiration Team have some projects to share that will have you thinking outside the box, or as we like to call it “being an artist on the block!” Check out these Valentine’s Day themed Artist Trading Blocks I just know you will LOVE.

Anne Redfern has a lovely Artist Trading Block you are sure to fall madly in love with created with Deco Art Mixed-Media paints and techniques from Andy Skinner. What’s not to love about that? Stop by Anne’s blog for more lovely details.

Pam Bray has a fresh take on ATB construction with this oh-so-lovely Love Notes Mini-Album Artist Trading Block. Pam is becoming quite the mixed-media maven and I just know you will love her detailed tutorial on this project. See Pam’s love notes HERE.

Shelly Hickox shares a Shabby Valentine’s Day ATB full of Tim Holtz goodness. It’s no surprise Shelly’s Artist Trading Block was selected as a blogworthy link this month. Stop by Shelly’s blog and see more of this Shabby Valentine’s Day ATB.

Donna Budzynski created an extra special Valentine’s Day ATB Treat Tower to complement her cookie box treat back. This project is sealed with the best kind of kiss…Hershey’s! Stop by Donna’s blog to see more.

Nicole Wright has an angelic way to use my new 3-D oven die with this super cute cupid project. Want to see more lovin’ ways to use the 3-D oven? Stop by Nicole’s blog.

Tracy Evans also has a heart stopping ATB project featuring Deco Art Mixed Media products. Stop by Tracy’s blog for a heart-felt tutorial.

How’s that for some Lovely ATB inspiration? We would love to see what you are working on so please share your projects to love with us HERE for a chance to win one of my new Sizzix dies!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Eileen

Fresh Artist Trading Block Ideas and winners!

30 Jan

Where oh where did January go? We are a whole month into 2015 and the Inspiration Team has shared tons of “Fresh Ideas” to get your creativity going. Today Team ATB will be sharing some Fresh Artist Trading Block Ideas. I’ll also be sharing some of your fresh ideas with the winner and Top 3 projects submitted to our Fresh Ideas challenge. Let’s get to it!

Anne Redfern has a fresh AND functional Artist Trading Block idea that is sure to keep you up to date. How cool is this Artist Trading Block Perpetual Calendar? Anne created this lovely project for a special friend. Imagine my delight when the special friend turned out to be me! A happy mail day indeed 🙂

Head over to Anne’s Blog for all the details on how to create an ATB Perpetual calendar for yourself or a special friend!

Diana Hetherington had added to her Sewing gift collection with this Quilting Pencil Holder ATB. This creation completes the set perfectly (you can see the rest of Diana’s sewing themed projects here).

Cut on over to Diana’s blog for a cool tutorial on how to store your quilting tools with ATBs!

Lisa Hoel has outdone herself with this amazing Alice in Wonderland ATB…WOW! Talk about a fairy tale creation!

Take a trip down the rabbit hole, find out how this inspired ATB was constructed and enjoy more “Wonderful” views on Lisa’s Blog.

Oxana Moupasiridou created a Shabby Chic and oh so romantic photo block as her ATB contribution. This Photo ATB is filled with luscious layers of epiphany papers, ink, and photos of Oxana and her sweetie.

Stop by Oxana’s blog for more dreamy details.

Pam Bray has a fresh idea for upcycling cardboard boxes with this delightful Hugs and Kisses Candy Box ATB! I love how Pam seems to be trying on a new style and boy does it work for her! Pam’s latest ATB design is chock full of mixed-media style details that you are sure to L-O-V-E!

Stop by Pam’s blog for a real treat of an ATB tutorial.

Now that we’ve heard from Team ATB let’s check out the winner and Top 3 projects for the January Art with Heart Challenge “Fresh Ideas”.

And the winner IS….Kath! With this magnificent Remnant Rub Recipe Card Album! All I can say is WOW. This project is a real standout love, love, love it Kath!

Stop by Kath’s blog to see more of this lovely project.

*Kath please contact Amy(at)Pluckingdaisies(dot)com with your shipping info and I’ll get your prize shipped out to you.

Next up Tonya has done it again! Tonya has a knack for combining dies to create knock-your-socks-off creations and this adorable Button House to welcome a new baby is no exception.

Curious as to what dies she used to construct this beautiful button house? Stop by Tonya’s blog to get the scoop.

Carole has an oh “Sew” cute ATB project you’re sure to love! How darling is this ATB pin cushion?

Stop by Carole’s blog for more details.

The final project in the top 3 comes all the way from South Africa courtesy of Nikki with this dreamy, textured card. This creation makes me “dream” of warmer days spent on the shore.

Be sure to stop by Nikki’s blog for more on this gorgeous make.

Congrats to Kath and the rest of the Top 3 and a big thanks to all for participating in our first Art with Heart Challenge of 2015! Stay tuned for a new challenge this Tuesday.

Eileen

Halloween Sizzix Tricks and Creative Treats

22 Oct

Hello everyone! As promised the Inspiration Team has more Halloween Sizzix Tricks and Creative Treats to share with you today in honor of our Art with Heart “Tricks and Treats” challenge. We’ll also be welcoming two new members to the Inspiration Team! You may recognize the creative works of these gals from Team ATB and I couldn’t be happier to have them here to share even more Sizzix creativity as a part of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team!

First up, we have Diana Hetherington sharing a super spooky Halloween Artist Trading Block Graveyard Scene!

Stop by Diana’s blog to see more of this clever project but BEWARE, you are in for some amazing, creative “Tricks and Treats!”

I would also like to welcome the amazing Oxana creative greek goddess extraordinaire! Oxana has lots of “Tricks and Treats” for you today with this lovely Halloween Boo Banner created with my Cake Slice die!

Stop by Oxana’s blog for more detail shots of this beautiful Boo Banner covered in creative Sizzix goodness!

I can’t wait to “let the cat out of the bag”…er box on this adorable project from Michelle Zerull using my upcoming Vintage Kitchen Cookie Box die! You’ll definitely want this black cat to cross your path…psst he’s filled with “treats”.

Stop by Michelle’s blog to learn all the “tricks” she used to create this Black Cat Candy Box.

Our resident Sizzix and Inking Magician Anna-Karin Evaldsson has a Magical Halloween ATB technique tutorial to share with you. I have a good mind to set up shop in Scotty right this minute to try out Anna-Karin’s clever inking and stamping “trick”.

Stop by Anna-Karin’s blog where she will “treat” you to a Magical Halloween ATB technique tutorial!

Rina Gonzales has created some Boo-tiful Halloween gift tags! I love how Rina has used my Heart Petal Flower die, labels and Hydrangeas and borders dies to create these super cute Halloween gift tags.

Stop by Rina’s blog to get the scoop on how to create these fun boo tags and hear about our adventure together on the Paper Trail!

So how’s that for some super-spooky Halloween Sizzix Tricks and Creative Treats? Have some “Tricks and Treats” of your own to share? We’d love to see what you create! You can share your Art with Heart HERE and be entered to win a fabulous Sizzix Prize pack! You have until 8pm Thursday October 31, 2014 winners will be announced on Halloween so enter if you DARE…Mwahh ha ha!

Eileen