Eileen Hull’s New Vintage Truck Die

June 30, 2021July 1, 202133 Comments

Vintage Flower Truck

I’m excited to share with you Eileen Hull’s New Vintage Truck Die*

that is part of the New Chapter 3 Release Dies from Sizzix.

It is one of the cutest dies for so many different Holidays.

Can you imagine it as an old rusty pickup filled with miniature pumpkins?

And of course, think of all the cute things you can do for Christmas.

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Here’s What I used: (*affiliate link)

Tips:

I like to paint all my pieces before putting the truck together.
I love using Rapid Fuse Adhesive* to quickly adhere the pieces. (Once it’s dried in 30 seconds, it’s stuck for good.)
I cut the words “Sue’s Flowers” out of white craft vinyl* using my Silhouette Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Cardinal on Wreath Ornament

Another project made using the New Chapter 3 Dies is this Simple Holiday Ornament

using the New Ornament Box Die* and the Wreath and Snowflake Thinlets Die Set*.

There’s a limited supply of these dies currently, so make sure to get yours today.

Eileen Hull/ Sizzix Chapter 3 Dies

Eileen’s Teams have joined together to give you even more ideas on these creative New Dies.

LET’S GET GOING ON OUR RELEASE PARTY BLOG HOP…

Click on the next link below to continue on your way. Comment on each designer’s blog post to be eligible to win a prize! (see Eileen’s Blog for details)

Eileen Hull Designs
Julia Aston
Madeline Arendt
Jennie Atkinson
Sue Eldred
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Elizabeth Robinson
Tonya Trantham
Pam Bray
Jenny Marples

DIY Flower Pot Label

June 22, 2021June 22, 20212 Comments

DIY Flower Pot Label

Summer Crafting with Unconventional Materials

Last year, for the first time, I collected seeds from various flowers in my garden.

This year, once those seeds were planted, I needed a creative way to identify the flowers.

Using plastic cut from a Milk Jug and Alcohol Ink, I created artsy flower pot labels.

DIY Flower Pot Label

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

DIY Flower Pot Label

Directions:

Protect your work surface. (this can be a messy project)
Cut the flat sides of the milk jug into 2 ½” x 3 ½” strips.
Fill the mini mister* with alcohol*.

DIY Flower Pot Labels

Drop several drops of alcohol ink* onto the plastic.
Spray the alcohol inks with the alcohol-filled mini mister to make the inks run and spread.
Use a straw to direct the spread of the inks.

DIY Flower Pot Label

Once the inks have dried, spray the plastic with a matte acrylic sealer to help weatherproof the label.

DIY Flower Pot Label.

Using the scalloped label from the Eileen Hull Journal Die*, die-cut the plastic using a Big Shot Die-Cut Machine*.
I used a Gold Paint Marker* to edge around the label.
Label your seeds using a black paint pen or permanent marker.
Adhere finished plant label onto the end of a wood craft stick* using Rapid Fuse adhesive*.
Tie a small bow using a piece of thin twine and glue onto the bottom of the label.

DIY Flower Pot Label-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 8823

I have several small pots of flowers growing. I will eventually place some of them in the ground.

The others I will leave in the pots. I will harvest the seeds again in the fall.

This was a very cost-effective way to add beautiful blooms to my garden.

Sizzix Memorial Day Sale

May 29, 2021May 29, 2021Leave a comment

Enabler Alert…

Just wanted to let you know (in case you didn’t know already) that Sizzix is having

their Big Memorial Day Sale. Some of the items are up to 70% off their original price.

They even have Eileen Hull’s Notebook Die (one of my favorites) on sale for $12.00.

The Sizzix Memorial Day Sale Ends 5-31-2021

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Crafting with Candy Wrappers

May 25, 2021May 28, 20217 Comments

The Sweet Life Tiny Book

The Sweet Life Tiny Book.

The theme for Eileen Hull’s teams this month was “Crafting with Unconventional Materials”.

I do love a crafty challenge. I’ll admit this one stumped for a minute or two.

Crafting with Candy Wrappers

This challenge had my waistline taking one for the team.

The mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were leftover from Easter.

I can’t think of a better way to use them up.

Crafting with Candy Wrappers

Materials Used:

Crafting with Candy Wrappers

Directions:

Carefully unwrap the peanut butter cup wrappers. Smooth out the wrinkles using your fingernail.
Place the wrappers into the opening of the disposable sticker maker. Pull the wrappers through on the back of the machine, tear.

Crafting with Candy Wrappers

Cut the wrappers into smaller strips and pieces.

Crafting with Candy Wrappers

Carefully peel the wrappers from the adhesive backing and place them randomly onto a 3 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ piece of matboard.
Lay the matboard on the Sizzix Tiny Book Die facedown.
Run the die through the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine* to cut out the Tiny Book cover.

Crafting with Candy Wrappers

Carefully fold the book on the score lines.
Cut two pieces of white cardstock 2 3/4″ x 11″. Score both pieces of cardstock every 2 1/8″ to create a long accordion piece. You will end up with a small tab at the end of both strips. Use the first tab to connect the strips. Cut the second tab off. Refold to make a long accordion strip.
Adhere both ends of the cardstock into the front and back cover.

Crafting with Candy Wrappers

To embellish the front of the album, I cut the words “The Sweet Life” using White Glossy Craft Vinyl* and a Silhouette Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*.

Snazzy Little Red Camper

April 6, 2021April 7, 202150 Comments

Snazzy Little Red Trailer-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 7169

Eileen Hull Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Party

Today, I’m participating with the Eileen Hull Teams to share our projects using the

NEW Eileen Hull/Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Dies.

My project uses the NEW Eileen Hull Camper Die*.

The Camper Parts…

When cut from Sizzix Making Essentials Mat Board* the Camper Die* enables you to create

a wonderful box to hold all sorts of items.

(You’ll need to cut two of everything to create the box.)

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My Snazzy Little Red Camper is tricked out with white glitter vinyl and red chrome vinyl.

Tip…Place the adhesive vinyl on both sides of the matboard before cutting the piece

with a Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*.

red trailer 4 (1)

My Snazzy Little Red Camper was inspired by a Camper I saw a couple of years ago.

This beautiful Red Camper was a Holiday Prop, the perfect place for a picture.

This little camper was so adorable, I fell in love.

I remember saying to myself that if I ever decide to go camping, it better be

in something like this.

Eileen Hull Chapter 2 Release Party

Welcome to our Chapter 2 Release Party!

We are sharing Folio Journal accessory dies- the Waterfall & Tags and Book Binding dies and the new Bigz L Camper ScoreBoards die! But don’t be limited to keeping them in a book- you can also use these elements in different size journals, cards, and layouts!

Check out all the different ways to use these dies on our Blog Hop.

Eileen Hull Designs
Julia Aston
Madeline Arendt
Jennie Atkinson
Karen Bearse
Susie Bentz
Sarah Lizzie Dodd
Sue Eldred (YOU’RE HERE)
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Elizabeth Robinson
Tonya Trantham
Mitsyana Wright
Cheryl Waters

Click through and leave a comment on each of the designers’ posts and be eligible to win a $25 gift certificate in Eileen’s Etsy Shop!

Join us on Facebook Live and YouTube Live for an up-close and personal look at the team’s projects. Eileen will also demo how to use the dies during the show. Hope you can join us for this fun event- prepare to be surprised. Thanks for joining us.

Flower Garden Notecard Folio

March 22, 2021March 25, 20216 Comments

Flower Garden Notecard Folio-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 3854

How to Create a Flower Garden Notecard Folio

To Celebrate Spring and all things Flowers, I decided to make a Notecard Folio using paper from

Carta Bella’s Flower Garden Collection and Eileen Hull’s New Folio Journal Die from Sizzix*.

Materials Used: (*Affiliate Links)

*Disclosure: This blog uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

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Album Details:

The album pieces are die-cut using Sizzix White Matboard Sheets*, which is the perfect size for cutting long pieces. (You will need to cut the album pieces twice.)
There is a smaller rectangle die-cut piece that comes with the die. (cut two) You will use the piece to create a pocket with the outer flap.
Align and adhere both ends of the spine together using Tear It! Double-Sided Crafter’s Tape*.
Cover the front and inside of the album with decorative scrapbook paper. (see album making tip below)
Album Making Tip: I use my Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to my paper before sticking it onto the matboard. It adds a complete adhesive layer with puckering or wrinkles.
Using a craft knife and cutting mat, I cut both ends of the flaps down to create 2 1/2″ pockets. Adhere the “pocket pieces” (the small scored pieces that come with the die) to finish the bottom of the pockets.
I used Carta Bella Farmhouse Market Collections Stickers* to embellish the pocket fronts.

Flower Garden Notecard Folio-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 3782

Create simple 3 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ layered cards using the Carta Bella Flower Garden: 3″ x 4″ Journaling Cards*.
After using one of the Journaling Cards for my front and back cover and another section for my green spine, I was able to create 8 small notecards to fill my notecard folio.

Flower Garden Notecard Folio-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 3898

The ribbon was added around the album before adding the front and back cover.
I created a small chipboard tag for the spine and punched the holes using a Crop-A-Dile Power Punch*.
On the inside center binding, I hung a pen on the loop of ribbon that was added for the tag.

Flower Garden Notecard Folio-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 3816

Wouldn’t this make a nice Birthday or Mother’s gift for someone special?

How to Make a Tussy Mussy Gift Topper

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021Leave a comment

How to make a Tussy Mussy Gift Topper.

What’s a tussy mussy you ask?

A tussy mussy is a Victorian-style bouquet of a small group of flowers.

And flowers always make for a great gift topper.

A little back story…Way back in the day tussy mussy’s were a thing. Ladies would carry tussy mussy’s or stick them onto their lapel to mask body odor. (I’m sure glad we don’t have to do that anymore.)

For my Tussy Mussy I used: (*affiliate link)

Directions:

Die-cut the pocket pieces using the Sizzix Thinlets Die Set Folio Page, Pocket & Flowers* and the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*.
Fold the creased pocket on the score lines.
Use the Gold Calligraphy Paint Marker* to edge the sides of the pockets.
Die-cut the mandala out of white cardstock. Cut the mandala in half.
Place a piece of Tear It! Double-Sided Crafter’s Tape* on the inside of the pockets and adhere the mandalas. Trim the excess mandalas from the pockets.
Place the tear-it tape on the two scored tabs and adhere the two sides together.
Tie a small gold bow and adhere to the front of the tussy mussy.
I used a computer-generated font printed on cardstock to create my saying.
If you would like to hang it, I used gold and white twine.

Add it as a package topper and give it as a gift.

Winter Fun Folio Album

February 2, 2021February 22, 202132 Comments

The Winter Fun Folio Album made using Eileen Hull’s New Folio Journal Die from Sizzix*

and the Carta Bella Paper Company Winter Market Collection*.

Hi Everyone!

Today, I’m participating with Eileen Hull and Teams for a Chapter 1 Release Party Blog Hop using

the New Folio Journal Die*. Just wait till you see all of the fun options the New Folio Journal Die* has in store for you!

Here is my Album using the New Folio Journal Die*.

It is a fun Winter Themed album with four smaller albums tucked inside.

It’s the perfect album for adding little nooks and crannies. This album was fun to make.

I even added an Antique Bronze Hasp Latch Hook* to keep everything securely in place.

For fun, I will be giving my album away to one lucky commenter.

(Information on the Hop and chances to win prizes at the bottom of the post.)

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Sizzix Scoreboard XL Die 664884 Folio Journal by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix White Matboard Sheets*
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
DA-529 Deco Art Night Sky Multi Surface Satin Acrylic Paint
Paintbrush
Carta Bella Paper Company Winter Market Collection Kit*
Xyron Creative Station*
Xyron Tape Runner*
Paper Cutter*
Heavyweight White Cardstock*
Bronze Hasp Latch Hook*
Denim Stripe Twine
Rapid Fuse All Purpose Adhesive*
Sheer Ribbon
3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*

Album Details:

The album pieces are die-cut using Sizzix White Matboard Sheets*, which is the perfect size for cutting long pieces. (You will need to cut the album pieces twice.)
Before I assembled my album, I painted both sides of the album pieces with DecoArt Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint in Night Sky.
The two smaller rectangle die-cut pieces shown in the bottom right corner of the picture comes with the die. They are used for creating pockets with the outer flaps. I painted them dark blue as well.

I used paper and stickers from the Winter Market Collection Kit* from Carta Bella for my Album.

Album Making Tip: I like to use my Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to my paper before sticking it onto the matboard. It adds a complete adhesive layer with puckering or wrinkles.

Here’s a picture of the album when it’s open.

On one end, I left the flap in tack, I use it to corral the mini-albums in the center of the spine.
On the other end, I cut the flap down and created a pocket to hold a small removable album.
I used Rapid Fuse Adhesive* with the matboard to adhere to the pocket pieces. It not only dries extremely fast, but it holds well too.

(I apologize, there are too many details to write a full tutorial on the album.)

I used Blue and White Twine to attach the three small albums to the spine.

Each little album has several blank pages to add pictures and journaling.

Here is a close up picture of the back pocket.

The Mini-Album easily slips in and out of the pocket.

There is plenty of room in the pocket for adding pictures or a second small album.

Would you like to Win my Winter Fun Folio Album?

There are several ways to enter.

Leave a comment on this post telling me you’d like to win.
Follow, Like and Comment on my Facebook Page
Follow, Like and Comment on my Instagram Page.
US Addresses Only.

Winner will be chosen: Wednesday, February 9, 2021

Welcome to the Chapter 1 Eileen Hull/Sizzix Release Party Blog Hop!

Please hop through the blogs and be inspired by the work of the talented Inspiration and Educator teams. Leave a comment for each designer (list below) and, you could win a Folio Journal die (as soon as it arrives!)

Join Eileen and special guests for a Facebook Live on Wednesday, February 3rd at noon Eastern. Comment on the Facebook Live and be eligible to win either the Mandala Die or the Folio Pages, Pockets and Flowers Die. (two winners!)

Winners will be announced on Eileen’s Facebook Live show on February 9th at 6:00 EST.

We appreciate your love and support, friends!

Floral Pocket Folio Card

January 25, 20215 Comments

The Floral Pocket Folio Card.

A sweet and simple card made using two of Eileen Hull’s NEW RELEASE dies from Sizzix,

the Folio Page, Pocket and Flowers Die Set, and the Mandala Die Set.

The Floral Folio Card is like two cards in one.

I just love pockets for adding little extras.

The front of the card is a great place to add a sweet note or gift card.

Sizzix Products Used: (*affliate link)

Additional Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad: Barn Door*, Fired Brick*, and Peeled Paint*
Marvy Chisel Point Pen Tip Calligraphy Paint Marker, Gold*
Xyron Tape Runner*
3/8″ Gold Sheer Ribbon
3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*
Scrapbook Paper from the Bo Bunny Boulevard Collection*
White Cardstock

Cardmaking Tips:

The flower pieces and mandala were all cut out of white cardstock.
Using the ink applicator and distress inks to gently apply ink onto the flower pieces.
To add a little extra detail, add gold around the edge of the larger flower pieces using the gold calligraphy pen.
Place thin 3D adhesive foam between the larger two flowers to add dimension.
Measure and cut the mandala to fit inside the folio pocket. Cut excess mandala away and glue to the inside edge of the folio pocket.

Decking the Halls with Comfort and Joy Christmas Album

December 11, 2020December 11, 20208 Comments

Comfort & Joy Christmas Album

Christmas is going to feel a lot different this year.

Instead of large family gatherings, we’ll be keeping it simple.

Sharing a little Holiday Encoragement

This year, the Eileen Hull teams got together and decided to celebrate the Holidays by creating

Comfort and Joy Albums and asked the Eileen Hull Facebook Fan Club to join along.

For my album, I choose the theme Decking the Halls.

You can find the Eileen Hull Facebook Fan Club Page here.

My Comfort and Joy Album uses the Eileen Hull Journal Die* and papers and embellishments

from Simple Stories Simple Vintage North Pole Collection*.

Instead of giving you a tutorial on how I made the album, I’ve decided to explain the inspiration

behind the album and share with you how I decorate my home for Christmas.

Materials Used: (*affiliate link)

661906 Sizzix Eileen Hull Journal Die*
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting & Embossing Machine*
Xyron Creative Station*
13626 Simple Vintage North Pole Foam Stickers
13610 Simple Vintage North Pole Scrapbook Paper: Holly Days
13602 Simple Vintage North Pole Scrapbook Paper: Dear Santa*
13614 Simple Vintage North Pole Scrapbook Paper: 4″ x 6″ Elements*
13603 Simple Vintage North Pole Scrapbook Paper: St. Nicholas*
CH321 Clear Hero Hues Enamel Dots*
Red Chrome Adhesive Craft Vinyl*
StyletechCraft Clear Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
Silhouette Came o Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
Red and White Twine*
White Cardstock

Because my family won’t be together this Christmas, I’ve asked my daughter and daughter in law to send me Christmas pictures for my album. I will have a family album filled with Christmas Memories.

I also come from a large extended family, which usually gets together for a big Christmas party. I’ll be honest, the thought of missing all these celebrations makes me a little sad.

While making my album, I got the inspiration to take this weekend and drop off small gifts to my siblings. I’ll be able to take a few porch pictures of the families and get my much-needed family fix.

Decking the Halls

When it comes to decorating the outside, I like to keep it simple. We wrap twinkle lights around the large bush by our lamp post and hang icicle lights on the upper balcony.

Sprucing Up with Holiday Greens

I cut pine branches from the large pine tree in the yard and spruce up my pots with Holiday greens.

The Front Door

The front door has a simple wreath and a decorated sled.

The Christmas Tree

A few years ago, I got this frosted tree and absolutely love it. I keep it simple with a red and white theme. (I only use a fraction of the ornaments I’ve collected throughout the years)

Bookish Gnomes

While working on the decorations, I moved these gnomes on top of the books because my little pup thought they were dog toys. I liked the way they looked, so I kept them there.