Wreath & Snowflake Thinlits Set Archives

Sparkle & Shine Inspiration Wrap Up

24 Nov

Happy Thanksgiving to those of you here in the U.S. We’ve had a month full of Sparkle & Shine inspiration and it’s time to wrap it up with a final look at projects from the designers. We hope you’ve been getting lots of ideas for getting your glam on!

First up is Lisa Hoel with 2023 desk calendar made using Eileen’s Display Stand Die. Eileen has also designed a calendar that fits perfectly onto this stand and you can purchase the printable in her etsy shop. Lisa covered her stand with the new Sizzix Surfacez Cork Roll and added some great foil shine. See the tutorial on her blog for info!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – November Sparkle & Shine inspiration
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Designer Tonya Trantham created a glitzy gift bag with a fabulous felt poinsettia embellishment using the Sunflower Die. I love it! You could turn the poinsettia into an ornament or use it to decorate pretty much anything for a festive look. Find the instructions on Tonya’s blog.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull – November Sparkle & Shine inspiration
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Tonya didn’t stop at this gift bag. She went on to create another glamorous gift container using the Geometric Box Die (and another cool flower made from Sunflower Die parts). Stylish gift giving indeed! Check out the details in her blog post.

and a bonus Surfacez Cork Roll project…

If you’ve been following Eileen’s blog this month, you saw that we’ve also been doing a collaboration with Sizzix to create projects using their Cork Roll material. Here’s another one from designer Sue Eldred. I love the tactile rustic touch the cork gives these cute gift tags. The snowflake is from Eileen’s Wreath & Snowflake Die Set. Find all the details on Sue’s blog!

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull – Sizzix Cork Roll Christmas gift tags
#EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Come and visit us next week for something new!

If you missed the other November posts, you can find them 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 7100 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, 11/22 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen gets festive with the Comfort & Joy kit and her Book Box Die. You can watch that here.

More Sparkle & Shine Project Inspiration!

9 Nov

Did you see last week’s post debuting our November theme of Sparkle & Shine? We are continuing the Sparkle & Shine project inspiration with more glam and festive makes to get your creative juices flowing! Let’s take a look…

Jennie Atkinson created an elegant and glittery Christmas card to share with us. She embossed the background with Eileen’s Crochet Mandala 3D folder and added details cut from gold glittery paper (Wreath & Snowflake Die Set). So pretty! Find the details on her blog.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine project inspiration with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Susie Bentz amped up the glam in her holiday favor box make. For more Sparkle & Shine project inspiration, she used one side of a Geometric Box cut to make the base and covered it with a Deco Foil collage. What great party favors these are! See all the instructions on Susie’s blog.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine project inspiration with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Taking advantage of the glimmery, sparkly goodness of Seasonal Distress products, Lisa Hoel created these Christmas treat boxes using the full Geometric Box Die. Tiny bottle brush trees and paper houses decorate the lids that lift off to reveal the treats inside. Find Lisa’s tutorial in her blog post!

Lisa Hoel for Eileen Hull – Sparkle & Shine project inspiration with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Don’t miss this Sizzix Cork Surfacez inspo:

Maggi Harding had a play with the new Cork Surfacez from Sizzix. It cuts and embosses like a dream! Maggi used it to cover a Full Size Journal and created a super cool mixed media collage on top. Love it! See all the details inside and out, on her blog.

Maggi Harding for Eileen Hull – project inspiration with Eileen Hull all November! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Thanks for stopping by! More Sparkle & Shine project inspiration next week.

If you missed last week’s post, you can find it here.

Comfort & Joy Event in the Fan Club!

For the next two weeks, Eileen and the team will be sharing tips, techniques, videos or posts each weekday… so keep an eye out! The event is exclusive to the Eileen Hull Fan Club members – we wanted to do something special for you because you are so supportive all year long. You are welcome to invite your crafty friends to join the group and play along! Just tell them answering the questions is required for admission.

The Comfort & Joy Kickoff event was a huge hit! I think we all had a lot of fun and there were enough project ideas to inspire us for the next ten years! If you missed it, don’t worry – you can still purchase the event! For $20, you can still be part of the event and watch all of the workshops when it’s convenient for you! Buy it HERE. After you pay, check your email for a PDF download. In it you will find the name of the private Facebook group where the event is housed. Request to join the group and Eileen will admit you as soon as she see your request.
Wishing you comfort and joy always,
Eileen and team

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!

Marvelous Makes Made Using New Chapter 3 Dies

17 Aug

Did you miss Eileen Hull’s new Chapter 3 Die Release Party at the beginning of the month? Go to this link to watch the Party replay! The inspiration was fabulous! For the rest of the month the designers will be sharing tutorials for their amazing projects made with the new Chapter 3 dies. Here is what Eileen has to say about her new dies,

“I am so excited to share my Chapter 3 Sizzix die collection! Each piece in the set stands alone but also coordinates with the others to make a truly versatile and valuable addition to your collection.

The ScoreBoards Skinny Mini Book Box is a really great size – it measures 6 3/4″ x 4″ with an adjustable built in spine from 3/8″ to 2 1/4″. This die may be used to create a book by die cutting two covers OR a box if you add the side pieces to the covers. If you add the box supports, it will hold mini-slimline size cards.

The Skinny Mini Elements Thinlits will cut a cool star pattern that perfectly covers the front of the Skinny Mini book or the front of a slimline card. And you can also expand the size of the design to create a whole page pattern.

I have been wanting to make a Card Caddy Die for a while… so many people are making cards these days that I figured that they would love to have the ability to make a really pretty container to hold them. I love the shape of this box and it goes together so quickly – also fun to decorate! It will hold cards up to 5 1/4″ wide.

The 3D folder is called Woven Leather and it looks so realistic! Makes a great background for cards, journal pages or covers.“

If you missed the Blog Hop, here is the post where you can find all the links.

The new dies:

It's Eileen Hull's Chapter 3 Release Party with her newest Sizzix dies! — So many possibilities!

Onward to the inspiration…

Tonya Trantham created a beautiful little box using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die in her signature shabby chic style. I love how Tonya always combines multiple elements in such a pleasing way. Visit her blog to see her tutorial!

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - New Chapter3 Dies, all the inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

Designer Jenny Marples created a Skinny Mini Book Box Die project also and turned it into a journal. I’m always a big fan of Jenny’s mixed media wonders and this make is no exception! You will not want to miss the extensive tutorial to be found on her blog.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - New Chapter3 Dies, all the inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

‘Out of the box’ thinking:

Lastly, super clever Susie Bentz turned the Skinny Mini Book Box into a cigar box with a pull out drawer! Whaaaat?? I love it! This is such a great idea to use the die to make a gift box and could be adapted to all sorts of themes. Susie shows you how to create it in her blog tutorial.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - New Chapter3 Dies, all the inspiration! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen #mysizzixstory

More new Chapter 3 dies projects coming your way next week!

As you can see, the designers have a lot to share. Check back next week to see more! Past weeks’ posts can be seen 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 nearly 7000 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 catch up Live from Tuesday, 8/16 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She makes a pencil box using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die. You can watch that replay here.

Creating with Leftovers! Inspiration with Eileen Hull’s Sizzix Dies

9 Jun

We’ve all got them – a box or drawer of leftovers. Those little bits and pieces which we can’t bear to part with, the last of a pack of paper, bits of stamping, collected items for recycling… you get the idea! This month you are going to see the Teams creating with leftovers in projects using Eileen’s dies. Get your own scraps out and make something along with us. Go get crafty!

Jennie Atkinson used the very last bits of a favorite Stamperia paper collection to make a small book with envelope. She made good use of those scraps using Eileen’s Card, Waterfall & Tags Die Set and others. See how Jennie put it all together and all the beautiful detail photos on her blog!

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - creating with leftovers. See the inspiration for using up all the bits! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

The Snail Mail Thinlits Die is a favorite of designer Susie Bentz and she experimented with cutting all sorts of materials with it. You know what that means… leftovers! She created three different cards to share with us. What a great idea – create a card stash with leftovers that would otherwise just sit in a box. See everything she made over on her blog.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - creating with leftovers. See the inspiration for using up all the bits! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen — 3-D Crochet Mandala Embossing Folder used for the background. Love it!

A single piece of patterned cardstock and scraps is all it took for the construction of this super cute little Shadow Box made by Tonya Trantham. Eileen’s Shadow Box Die Sets are so versatile and easy to put together. No wonder they are so popular! Check out Tonya’s blog post for all the details.

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - creating with leftovers. See the inspiration for using up all the bits! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

More creating with leftovers inspiration next week!

Did you miss last week’s post? You can catch up here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, 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 over 6,7oo 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 Live from Tuesday, 6/7 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen found a pile of unfinished (dare I say ‘leftover’) projects while cleaning up her studio and gets to work on them during the live. You can watch that replay here.

Spring is in the Air! Birds, Nests & Eggs with Eileen Hull Dies

19 May

Spring is in the air and inspiring creativity! This month we are celebrating the season with the theme of Birds, Nests & Eggs. Let’s take a look at what inspiring projects the designers have to share with us this week…

Susie Bentz kicks us off with a cute little project made with the wildly popular and versatile Shadowbox Frames Thinlits sets. I love how Susie glammed up the frame – it looks so fancy! Find the helpful tutorial on her blog.

Susie Bentz for Eileen Hull - Spring is in the air! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Designer Jenny Marples has been working on a Full Size Journal project and she has lovely details to share with us this time. (Spreads featuring birds of course!) Find all the mixed media goodness and video flip throughs on Jenny’s blog.

Jenny Marples for Eileen Hull - Spring is in the air! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen — Fabulous embellishments made using the 3-D Crochet Mandala embossing folder and the Snail Mail stamp die set!

Elizabeth Robinson also has a journal to share with us. She used the Pocket Notebook Die and decorated it with Eileen’s stamps and the Wreath & Snowflake Die Set. It has such a fresh spring feel with the color scheme Elizabeth used. Find out more on her blog!

Elizabeth Robinson for Eileen Hull - Spring is in the air! #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

Bonus project from Tonya Trantham! Check out this delightful little butterfly boy tag she created using all sorts of Eileen’s die sets. As always, Tonya creates lovely layers in her signature shabby chic style. See more in her post!

Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull - #EileenHull #eileenhulldesigns #sizzix #mymakingstory #TeamEileen

More ‘Birds, Nests & Eggs’ inspiration next week…

Hopefully spring is in the air for you. I just talked to my aunt in Montana and it is snowing on her. I might get freezing temps here in Idaho tomorrow morning. Brrr! Glad I didn’t plant my veggies yet. 😉

Did you miss the last two May posts? If so, you can find them here and here.

Get connected with Eileen:

New on the Sizzix Website – the Eileen Hull Hub! Here you can find inspiration, die assembly videos and exclusive content. Check it out today and watch it grow!

If you missed Eileen’s Live from Tuesday, 5/17 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. She shows us how to get more use from our dies by using them to make stamps! You can watch that replay here.

Gel Press Collaboration with Eileen Hull

26 Jan

Eileen Hull dies and Gel Press are a match made in heaven! The Gel Press collaboration has been going on all month and the projects have been truly inspiring! You can find the past blog posts here, here and here. Also check out the Gel Press YouTube channel to see what cool stuff they are doing with Eileen’s journal bases and to find scores of tutorial videos. Gel Press printing is a whole lotta fun! Add in Eileen’s versatile dies and a whole new world of creativity opens up. This is the last week for our official collaboration but I think our love affair with gel printing will continue on.

This week the Educator Team is up to bat! Jennie Atkinson is tantalizing us with a few sneak peeks of collaboration projects made using Eileen’s new Chapter 1 dies about to be released on Feb. 1st. So tempting! I can’t wait to see the whole projects – they look wonderful.

Jennie Atkinson for Eileen Hull - Gel Press collaboration and a sneak peek at Eileen's new Chapter 1 Sizzix die release! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting #gelpressobsessed

Sarah Lizzie created a beautiful Full Size Journal with gel printed covers. I love those soft colors! Wouldn’t this make a lovely gift? Sarah Lizzie has a video with all the details on her YouTube channel. Visit her blog post for more info and a link to video.

Sarah Lizzie for Eileen Hull - Gel Press collaboration with a Full Size Journal project! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting #gelpressobsessed

Keep scrolling, more Gel Press collaboration goodness ahead…

Getting busy with her Gel Press plate, Madeline Arendt experimented with printing on fabric. I think she was very successful, just look at the beautiful results! She covered board of her journal covers with fabric and batting to give them a softer look. Be sure to pay her blog a visit to find out all the details.

Madeline Arendt for Eileen Hull - Gel Press collaboration with a Full Size Journal project! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting #gelpressobsessed

Sue Eldred also had fun experimenting with creating backgrounds with her Gel Press. She tried using die cuts as masks and had great success with this technique. There really is no end to the creative results you can achieve with gel printing! In her blog post you can see her process and the great projects she made from her prints (like this Tiny Book):

Sue Eldred for Eileen Hull - Gel Press collaboration! #eileenhull #eileenhulldesigns #eileenhullsizzix #ehinspirationteam #eheducators #Sizzix #mymakingstory #diecutting #gelpressobsessed

Gel Press Creative Team shares:

Eileen sent blank journal kits to the Gel Press Creative Team members and we’re excited to see what they do. Marjoline Walker made a bold traveler’s journal from Eileen’s Full Size Journal cuts and her video is posted on the Gel Press YouTube Channel. Do you need to get organized? Carolyn Dube created an art caddy organizer from an older Eileen cube die (try the available Gift Box Die). Genius way to organize supplies! Don’t miss these informative videos!

We hope that you will play along with us this month too. Share your creations with us in the Eileen Hull Fan Club on Facebook and other social media channels. Tag your projects with #gelpressobsessed so we can find them. We are going to have so much fun!

Visit next week for the Ch. 1 Release Party on Tuesday, Feb. 1st!

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.

Follow the Gel Press social media accounts as well so you don’t miss anything: Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, YouTube

If you missed Eileen’s Facebook Live from Tuesday, 1/25 you can watch the replay on both her YouTube channel and in FaceBook. Eileen did a Q&A session and you can watch that replay here.