“Craft My Stash” 2026 Flip Calendar Mini Class

October 22, 2025October 16, 2025Leave a comment

CRAFT MY STASH! 2026 Flip Calendar Mini Class

I am teaching a one-hour Mini Class on December 12th at Tremont Gallery/Pearl Street Stamping using the mini calendars from Taylored Expressions. Bring your own paper scraps or use my paper, stickers and embellishments to create a one-of-a-kind Mini Flip Calendar for 2026. After the year is over, you can use the calendar pages to make a Mini Flip Album. Every Album will be unique!

Contact Tremont Gallery/Pearl Street Stamping at 309-925-4438 to sign up for this class.

December 12th

10:00-11:00 a.m.
Noon-1:00 p.m.

Cost: $10.00

Please Bring:

tape runner
scissors
paper trimmer

Holiday Sizzix Cards and More

October 15, 2025October 13, 2025Leave a comment

Holiday Christmas Card Class using Sizzix Dies.

I am teaching a New Holiday Paper Crafting class at Tremont Gallery/Pearl Street Stamping

in Tremont, IL using Sizzix Dies and Stamps. There will be four class times to choose from.

Join with other crafters for a fun time of creating together.

To sign up, contact the store at 309-925-4438 (Wednesday-Friday)

In the class, we will be making a Holiday Window Shaker Card,

Winter Window Shaker Card dies used: (*affiliate links)

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the Winter Deer Tag,

Sizzix Thinlits 24-piece Die Set – Home Sweet Home by Eileen Hull*

Sizzix Gift Card Package 6-piece die set by Tim Holtz*

Tim Holtz Package Gift Card Holder

and the Tim Holtz Winston Snowman* Card.

Cost: $25.00

Saturday, November 15th

10:00-Noon

Friday, November 21st

10:00-Noon
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 22nd

10:00-Noon

Students Bring: Scissors, Craft Pick or Needle Tool, Tape Runner, Foam Mounting Squares, Liquid Glue for gluing small pieces.

Sizzix Spring Card Making Class

February 12, 2025February 15, 2025Leave a comment

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a Spring Cardmaking Class
this March at Tremont Gallery/Pearl Street Stamping in Tremont, Illinois.

Sizzix Spring Card Making Class

In this Sizzix Spring Card making Class, you will create five Whimsical Spring die-cut cards using Sizzix Stamps and Dies.

Friday, March 7th
(two class times to choose from)
10:00-12:00 or 1:30-3:30 pm

Thursday, March 13th
5:00-7:00 p.m.

Cost: $25

You’ll need to bring: a Double Stick Tape Roller, 3D Foam Squares, Scissors, an Ink Blending Tool, and Liquid Glue for gluing small pieces. (Optional: tweezers, needle tool)

Contact Tremont Gallery/Pearl Street Stamping to sign up for the class.
309-925-4438

Tremont Gallery/Pearl Street Stamping Store Hours:
Wednesday 9:00-5:00
Thursday 9:00-7:00
Friday 9:00-5:00
Closed Saturday through Tuesday

Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop Samples & Important Update

October 12, 2024October 12, 20242 Comments

Sue's 2024 Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop Update-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com (2)

Our First Workshop Date Has Sold Out!

I’m excited to announce that we have added another date

for Sue’s 2024 Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop.

I will be doing a second Workshop on Friday, November 8th.

If there is enough interest, we are considering adding a third

workshop on the following weekend, Saturday, November 16th.

Black Holiday Door Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6828 Snowflake Christmas Tree-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6834

Red Holiday Door Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6825 Holiday Necklace-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6865

Cardinal Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6863 Embossed Snowflake Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 6845

Here is a sampling of some of the projects we will be making.

Class Description:

Looking for a jumpstart to the holiday season? Sue is hosting a Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop! Join with other paper crafters for a fun afternoon of creating together. In the workshop, we will be making 6-8 Christmas Cards, a 3D Snowflake Christmas Tree Decoration, and a quick and easy Holiday Necklace. Come and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, before the busy hustle and bustle of the holidays.

Cost is only $30

Call Tremont Gallery to Sign Up: 309-925-4438 (Store Open Wednesday-Friday)

(Leave them a message, and they will get back to you.)

For more information you can email me at suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com

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Want more Holiday Workshop pictures?

October 9, 2023October 4, 2023Leave a comment

In my excitement to share the news of the “Gnome for Christmas”

2023 Holiday Workshop, I forgot to add the individual pictures of the projects.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

Gnome for Christmas Cards and Tags

We will be making several cards using Echo Park’s Gnome for Christmas Collection. You will receive a package of Gnome for Christmas Frames and Tags Ephemera* and 12 double-sided 6″ x 6″ coordinating paper*. You will have enough left over to make several additional cards or tags.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

Christmas Tea Bag Folder with Tags

Relax and Enjoy the Holiday Season with a cup of Christmas Tea and this cute little folded Christmas Tea Bag Folder. It also uses the Gnome for Christmas paper. This would be a great little addition to a gift bag or basket. Or use it as a present topper.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

3D Gnome Hot Cocoa Stand Card

I know I promised that I wouldn’t go overboard with the “Gnome” theme, but I couldn’t resist this adorable 3D card. I used a SVG Cut file from the Silhouette Store to create this card. And… would you believe I already have all the pieces cut and packaged for this one. (I know shocking!)

FYI….You will need a glue pen or liquid adhesive to add all the pieces together. It’s easy though, I promise.

2023 Gnome for Christmas Workshop

Holiday Note Pad Holder

If you’re looking for a simple little gift idea this Christmas, this is an easy one to make. It uses the Sizzix Notepad Die by Eileen Hull*. The inside cover of the notepad has red snowflake paper with a Kraft Colored Sticky note pad. You’ll also get a mini pen that fits inside.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

Macramé Santa Gnome Ornament

You’ve probably seen several versions of this cute little macramé ornament going around on social media. This is my version of the macramé Santa ornament. (I used chunky red and white yarn instead of macramé cord.) A simple ornament that could be used to make a garland or change up the colors to make a cute little gnome. I personally plan on make several of these little guys this year.

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas Holiday Workshop

Mini Farmhouse Christmas Door Hanger Ornament

This 6″ white wood Christmas Door Hanger is made using StyleTechCraft Glitter Vinyl. The Mini Farmhouse Christmas Door Hanger would look cute just hanging on the tree or even cuter in the center of a small Christmas Wreath.

Just so you know…It took every fiber of my being not to make this one red. (Big RED Fan Here!) Since my tree is red and white, I made it white instead. (wood beads not included)

Sue's 2023 Gnome for Christmas
Holiday Workshop

The “Gnome for Christmas” Holiday Workshop

is Saturday November 11th from 10:00 to 2:00.

Grab a friend and join me for a fun day of Holiday Crafting with friends.

Cost is $40.00 A soup and sandwich lunch along with snacks and deserts is included in the price of the workshop. And everyone that attends receives a prize.

Reserve your spot today by emailing me at suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com.

(Payment is due by November 1st.)

For more information CLICK HERE.

“Gnome for Christmas” 2023 Holiday Workshop

September 27, 2023Leave a comment

“Gnome for Christmas” Holiday Workshop

Saturday November 11th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Looking for a jumpstart to the Holiday Season? Join me for a fun day of Christmas Crafting in lovely, historic downtown Washington, IL.

In the workshop we will be making a variety of fun Holiday projects:

Holiday Cards using Echo Park’s Gnome for Christmas Collection
Holiday Notepad Holder using Eileen Hull’s Notepad Die
Christmas Tea Folder
3D Hot Cocoa Stand Card
Yarn Santa Gnome Ornament
Mini Farmhouse Christmas Door Hanger

The Cost of the Workshop is only $40 which includes class materials*, lunch, and prizes.

(*a list of basic supplies will be provided before the workshop)

The workshop is held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in their spacious Family Life Center.

For more information or to sign up email me at suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com

Comfort & Joy Holiday Kickoff

October 26, 2022Leave a comment

Eileen Hull Comfort & Joy Kick Off

I wanted to share a little bit about a fun event that I’m participating in.

The Comfort & Joy Kickoff

We are starting the 2022 holiday season with the 2022 Comfort & Joy Kickoff Event an all-day workshop put on by Eileen and team! You will learn tips, tricks, and techniques for working with Eileen’s products and how they may be used throughout the holiday season.

Join us for our third annual Comfort & Joy holiday craft celebration to create journals, holiday packaging and containers, cards, small gifts, ornaments and so much more!

The first Comfort & Joy event began in 2020. During the pandemic, we were all at loose ends, missing the holiday celebrations normally enjoyed with family and friends. We became each other’s family and celebrated together in our small group. The team put their thinking caps on and created two weeks of content and we all crafted it together! I personally was very grateful for the Fan Club community that year.

In that spirit, we continue this event… The Comfort & Joy Kickoff Event will be held on Saturday, November 5 beginning at 9:30 Eastern Time and ending at about 4:00. There will be a little break for lunch.

The event will be hosted in a private Facebook group. Once you pay for the event, you will receive a PDF so check your mail and spam folder! You will be directed to the Facebook group where the event will take place.

On the day of the event, attendees will gather in the group at 9:30 AM Eastern time to watch the first live. Eileen will start the event off and every 45 minutes, a new team member will be introduced with a tutorial, technique, or project. Craft along live if you’d like or catch up later on replay- whatever works for you! There will be a total of 8 classes plus bonus projects.

This is a steal at $20 for the whole day!

We wanted the event to be affordable to everyone who wants to attend. The team will be sharing the proceeds. This is a nice way to thank them for the time they put in all year creating ideas to inspire you!

And the Comfort and Joy event doesn’t end there! Following the Kickoff event, the party continues in the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/EileenHullFanClub

From Nov. 7- 18, there will be additional content provided each weekday for free.

You are invited to join us if you are not already a member- we are very friendly and share a wonderfully creative community. Don’t forget to answer the questions- they are required for admission

Join the Eileen Hull Fan Club Facebook group for the creative community, support, and fun.

Don’t Miss Out…more workshop pictures

October 22, 2021Leave a comment

Have you been thinking about signing up for Sue’s Holiday Workshop?

Would you like more pictures of the projects you can make with the Workshop Kits

so you can decide? Look no further cause here they are.

White Snowflake Welcome Wood Door Hanger

The White Snowflake Wood Door Hanger measures 10″ and is happy hanging as a

Holiday Welcome on your front door or just hanging out on the wall.

Add it to the center of a wreath for even more pizazz.

Red Snowflake Welcome 10" Wood Door Hanger

When you order your kit, you will have the choice of a white or red snowflake.

The Welcome Snowflake is made using Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl from StyleTechCraft.

The Workshop Kit includes a 10″ wood circle, vinyl snowflake greeting, transfer paper,

gray/red plaid ribbon, a jingle bell, and greenery. (You will need to provide acrylic paint.)

The Red Snowflake Welcome is another example of what you can make with the supplies

found in your kit. I used a walnut stain on the wood base for a completely different look.

Red Plaid Embroidery Hoop Ornament

The Embroidery Hoop Ornament is a quick and easy project with lots of opportunities

for personalization. You have the choice of the red flannel shown, a soft grey flannel,

or red and black buffalo check flannel.

You will get several words that you can choose from to stencil onto the cream twill ribbon.

The Embroidery Hoop Ornament measures approx. 4″ when finished.

(you will need a glue gun for this project)

Holiday Joy Gift Card Money Holder

The Holiday Joy Gift Card/Money Holder is great for sticking a little money

or a Starbucks gift card. Who wouldn’t love getting that for Christmas?

The card uses the Coffee Die Set from The Maker’s Movement.

The sleeve around the coffee cup uses the NEW Eileen Hull Sweater Embossing Plate*.

Warm & Cozy Embossed Sweater Card

The Warm & Cozy Card also uses the New Sweater Embossing Plate from Eileen Hull and Sizzix.

I’m in love with this new embossing plate and can’t wait for you to see how lovely it is in person.

Cardinal Shaker Card

Shake Things Up with a cute Cardinal Shaker Card.

This card is made using dies and Jingle Bell Shaker Sprinkles from The Maker’s Movement,

and paper from Simple Stories Make It Merry Collection*.

Warm & Cozy Card and Embroidery Hoop Ornament

A little more about Sue’s Holiday Workshop…

For the last decade (plus), I have looked forward to hosting my annual “Sue’s Holiday Workshop” every November. It’s my Holiday Christmas Party with friends. This stupid pandemic has made it hard. Last year we did an abbreviated version of the Holiday Workshop with fewer projects and an affordable price. This year I’ve decided to do the same. I hope that next year, we will finally get to come together in person. It’ll be a full day of Holiday Crafting Fun. (I’ll probably start planning as soon as this season is over.)

Sue's 2021 Holiday Workshop Samples

If you’re Interested in this years Holiday Workshop Kit click here for all the details.

Or send me an email at suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com

Sue’s 2021 Holiday Workshop

October 10, 2021October 9, 2021Leave a comment

Sue’s 2021 Holiday Workshop…

After much contemplation, I’ve decided that Sue’s Holiday Workshop will be

virtual again this year. Fingers crossed, we’ll be together next year.

Anyway…I’m kind of excited about this year’s kit.

I’ve worked hard to find ideas to inspire you with new things to try.

Here’s how it works…

When you order a kit, you’ll get supplies to make all the projects with detailed instructions. You’ll also gain access to a Private Facebook Group where I will share videos of the project.

Here’s what we’ll be making:

Snowflake Welcome Wood Door Hanger: great for hanging on the front door or adding to the center of a wreath (you’ll be able to choose between a white or red snowflake welcome)
Holiday Joy Gift Card/Money Holder
Merry Christmas Shaker Card
Warm & Cozy Embossed Cable Knit Sweater Card
Flannel Embroidery Hoop Ornament (choice of red plaid flannel (shown), red and black buffalo plaid flannel, or a soft grey plaid flannel (more pictures coming)

Included in the Kit:

Card layers and Stamped Pieces, Embellishments, Shaker Sprinkles, Ribbon, Twine, 3D Foam Squares and Envelopes
10″ Wood Circle
2 ft. Grey and Buffalo Plaid Ribbon
Greenery and Jingle Bell
Pre-cut Snowflake Welcome cut out of White or Red Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl
Transfer Paper
3″ Embroidery Hoop
Flannel
Twill Ribbon
Pre-Cut Removeable Vinyl Words to use as a Stencil on the Twill Ribbon
Pine Craft Stem and Small Berry Sprig

You will need to provide: (not included in kit)

Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush
Hot Glue Gun
Scissors
Tape Runner
Craft Glue

The cost of the Kit is $25.00*
*Local Pick Up Available, Shipping is an Additional $9.00

There will be a limited amount of kits available, so reserve yours today.
Holiday Workshop Kits will be available November 1st to pick up or ship.

Email: suesholidayworkshop@yahoo.com to reserve your kit.

Make it Merry Notecard Folio

October 8, 2021December 16, 2023Leave a comment

Make it Merry Notecard Folio

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…

Are you looking for a Fun Project to make for the Holidays?

The Make it Merry Notecard Folio made using Eileen Hull and Sizzix’s Folio Journal Die*

and the adorable Simple Stories Make it Merry Collection*.

The Notecard Folio would make a great gift.

Make it Merry Notecard Folio

Did you Hear?

I will be teaching a Special Holiday Class on Saturday, November 6th,

and Wednesday, November 10th, at The Paper Forest in Washington, Illinois.

Both classes will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact the store to sign up or for more information.

As many of you know, Tammy announced that the store will close at the end of this year.

It makes me sad to lose this store. It is a great store!

I’ve enjoyed shopping there for many years.

Tammy will continue to offer Holiday Classes throughout November.

These Holiday Classes are their last Hurrah!

Make it Merry Notecard Folio

Class Description:

Join Sue Eldred and learn how to create a Holiday Notecard Folio using Eileen Hull’s Folio Journal Die from Sizzix and Simple Stories Make It Merry Collection. You will be using the Xyron Creative Station and mat board to create the folio and six Holiday notecards. Perfect for gift giving or to use yourself.

Make it Merry Notecard Folio