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Cheetah Girl Mini Album: Inspired by My Stylish Granddaughter

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Cheetah Girl Mini Album!

Today, I’m sharing something a little different from my usual projects!

The Eileen Hull Creative Team is collaborating with Graphix®,

giving me the chance to try some exciting new materials and techniques.

This Cheetah Girl Album was inspired by my cheetah-loving granddaughter.

Even at age three, that little girl has serious style.

On Christmas, when she opened her present of new boots,

she excitedly exclaimed, “Cheetah boots!”

I wasn’t expecting such an enthusiastic reaction,

but it sure made me feel good.

While she may look like her daddy, she definitely gets her

confidence and sense of style from her momma.

Materials Used:  (*affiliate links)

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  • Using 6″ x 13″ matboard, I die-cut the front and back cover for the album.
  • I wanted a black base for the album, so I painted mine black after I die-cut them.

  • I cut a piece of 4″ x 6″ clear Cheetah print translucent film.
  • I painted the back of the film with Gold Metallic paint.
  • Because the paint is semi-opaque, I used several coats to cover the back.

Embossed Frame

  • Paint several coats of gold paint onto a white 4″ x 6″ photo mat.
  • I embossed it with the “tablecloth” embossing folder and black ink.
  • You can read more about how I embossed the photo mat here.

  • In the “Sassy” Dura-Lar® prints collection was a sheet with translucent and black words.
  • I cut several words out and placed them onto the sticky back of the “rainbow” adhesive back film.
  • I cut around the words and layered them onto gold cardstock.
  • Assemble your album and create two signature books to put inside the album.
  • On the spine of the album are holes.  Two on the top and two on the bottom.  They are for threading a string to hold the signature books in place.

There you have it-a sassy cheetah album perfect for your own little style icon!

Fill it with photos, memories, and all those moments that capture their fierce personality.

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own.

Valentine Tulip Card

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DIY Valentine Tulip Card 

There’s something special about a vase of pink and red tulips.

They’re cheerful, vibrant, and the perfect Spring or Valentine’s Day gift.

Who really needs roses anyway? 🌷

This DIY Valentine Tulip Card captures all that charm using

Eileen Hull’s Windowsill Flowers and Vase* by Sizzix.

It’s a beautiful way to send love without the wilting flowers.

To make the Tulip Card I used:   (*Affiliate Links)

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To make the Valentine Tulip Card.  

  • Prepare the Paper:  Before die-cutting, run your paper through the Xyron Sticker Maker* to add a complete layer of adhesive to the back. This makes assembly so much easier!
  • Die-cut all the pieces:  Using the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine and Eileen Hull’s Dies, cut out all the pieces for your card.
  • Add Depth with Ink: Ink the small die-cut pieces with Tim Holtz Distress Inks*. This adds beautiful depth and richness while covering the white core of the paper.

  • Add Gold Accents:  Use the Gold Chisel Point Calligraphy Pen* to add gold edging around the vase and cardstock layers.
  • Floral Swag:  Create a small floral swag using the leafy dies from the Home Sweet Home die set.  Attach a small red twine bow to the center of the swag.

Your cheerful Valentine tulip card is complete—no watering required!

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Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As a member of the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas.  The view and opinions are my own.