Spring Mini Album (Scrapping My Stash)

March 25, 2025Leave a comment

Scrapping My Stash

Do you have an enormous amount of saved paper scraps?

Do you have a problem throwing them away?

If you do, you may enjoy my Spring Mini Album.

It’s part junk journal and part bits and pieces.

During March Madness Basketball this past weekend,

I took the opportunity to play around in my studio.

The inspiration was a bag of paper scraps from the many

Spring Paper Collections I’ve saved.

With the excessive amount of paper I’ve collected and hoarded

over the years, I’m trying to use what I have.

The Spring Mini Album measures 5″ x 5″ and uses the

Sizzix Mini Album by Eileen Hull*.

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Inside the album, I created a “signature book” that I stitched

together using thin pink twine. I added it to the album by

wrapping the twine several times around the spine.

On the other side of the album,

I made a small waterfall album tied with a cream ribbon.

I made a small embellishment using a metal ring tag* and circles

cut from the scrapbook paper and attached it to the spine.

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.

Celebrating You

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How to make a Celebrating You Gift Card.

I love it when I can use a tool or die set in several different ways.

I think the Sizzix Floral Pockets & Paperclips Die Set by Eileen Hull* is one of those.

And I haven’t even made everything you can make with this set.

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.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

I used the Floral Square Die included in the set and die-cut it several times.

I die-cut it once using cream cardstock for the cream frame.
I adhered a small piece of blue parchment cardstock to the back of the cream floral base.
I die-cut it using green cardstock and cut off the outside edges that make the frame. I glued the green layer onto the cream layer.
For added dimension, I cut three flowers out of pink cardstock. I glued all three flowers together and then glued them onto the green flower.
I used maroon cardstock to die-cut three centers for the inside of the flower.

I adhered the floral die-cut onto a pink cardstock layer. I added foam mounting squares to the back of the pink layer to give the card added dimension.
I used a Silver Calligraphy Paint Pen* to draw a silver edge onto the maroon cardstock layer.
I stamped the words “celebrating you” (from the Fan Favorites Stamp Set*) onto a small piece of cream cardstock and gave it a simple layer. I added Foam Mounting Squares* to the back of the word layer and added to the front of the card.

For another quick project, I made a Four Seasons Gift Card Set.

The 10-piece die set* also includes dies to make pockets, tags,

birds, paper clips, labels, notes, and lists. It’s a very versatile die set.

Life is Beautiful Tri-Fold Tag Card

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How to Make a Simple Tri-Fold Card Using a Large Tag.

I was playing around in my studio when I encountered my oversized tag die.

I hadn’t used it in a while, so I decided to make a tri-fold card.

(I love it when something old becomes new again.)

(The Die Cut Tag measures approximately 6 1/4″ x 10 1/2″.)

To create the tri-fold card…

I die-cut the large tag using a piece of white cardstock.

You can find the Extremely Large Tags* in my Etsy Shop*.

I used a scoreboard and scoring tool* to score the tag lengthways

at 3 1/2″ and 7″ and folded it in three sections.

I grabbed my Echo Park’s Life is Beautiful Scrapbook Collection*

and got to work decorating the first fold of the tag.

I used a corner rounder punch* on one end of the layers.

I made sure to cover up the hole of the tag with a sticker.

I kept the inside of the folded tag simple with simple layers,

a couple of stickers and a journaling card from the collection.

On the front of the tag, I used stickers mounted with

foam mounting squares* to create dimension.

And…you can mail the trifold card in a letter sized envelope.

Create a Custom Stencil using Removable Vinyl

February 4, 2025February 14, 2025Leave a comment

How to Create a Custom Stencil using Removable Vinyl.

My son Justin asked me recently to help him personalize

an old stool in his room. It really is fairly simple to do.

If you have Removable Craft Vinyl* and an Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*,

then you can make a stencil too.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Here’s how we made over Justin’s Stenciled Stool.

Sand over the previous image with extra fine sandpaper* to make sure that the surface is smooth.
Paint the stool with Deco Art American Decor Satin Enamels Paint*.
Allow the paint to fully dry and cure before starting the stenciling.

I used a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* to create my design.
To make the letters curve you will need to follow a few steps.
Draw a circle shape with the shape tool menu.
Use the text tool to type your words.
Double-click the text until the green box pops up.
Grab the small circle with the crosshairs and drag it to the part of the shape where you want the text to contour to.
Adjust the text until it’s just right.
Cut your design using REMOVABLE VINYL*.
Your design will be a one-use stencil. It’s important to use removable vinyl* so it doesn’t stick to the surface you are working on.
I love using StyleTechCraft Removable Vinyl*.

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Remove the vinyl using a StyleTechCraft Weeding Tool*.
Usually, when working with an image on vinyl, you remove the background. When creating a stencil remove the inside of the design leaving the background. Remember to leave the inside of the letters.

Here is the finished design on a 12″ x 12″ piece of removable vinyl.
You will need a large sheet of Low Tack Vinyl Transfer Paper.

Slowly place the transfer paper onto one end of the vinyl.
Pull the transfer paper over the vinyl.
Gently rub over the transfer paper with a vinyl scraper tool to ensure that the vinyl sticks to the transfer paper.

Gently lift the white backing paper from the vinyl.

Place the vinyl onto the stencil and gently rub to eliminate air bubbles.
Make sure that the stencil is securely stuck to eliminate paint seepage.

Lightly paint over the stencil with black multi-media acrylic paint*.

After the paint has dried, carefully remove the vinyl stencil.
You may need a craft pick* or exact-o knife* to remove the inside of the letters.

If desired, lightly sand over the top of the stool with a fine sanding block* to soften the lines.
If the stool will get a lot of use, I recommend spraying the top with a clear matte acrylic sealer*.

Family Game Night DIY Mini Storage Box

January 25, 20252 Comments

Family Game Night

The people in my family love to play games.

When we get the whole big group together for a Family Dinner,

someone usually brings out the dice.

Everyone crowds around the table, and we play a game or two.

Dice is one of their favorite games because even young kids can play along.

(that is until they get bored and leave)

For fun, I made a small box just the right size for holding

a deck of cards and a set of dice.

Inside the box, there is enough space to add a small pencil

and paper for keeping score.

To Make the Box:

Two pieces of 6″ x 13″ Matboard* are needed to make the box.
Cover both sides of the mat board using scrapbook paper from
Echo Park Family 12″ x 12″ Scrapbook Collection*. I used an Xyron Creative Station* to put adhesive on the back of the paper before sticking it onto the mat board. The Xyron Creative Station* adds a complete layer of adhesive to the paper so that you get great adhesion.
I die-cut two of all the pieces of the box using a Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine* and the Sizzix #665982 XL Skinny Mini Book Box Die.

Gently fold the scored edges and tabs of the mat board.
Adhere the box together using 3/8″ Scor-Tape*.
If the white core of the mat board bothers you, go around the edges of the mat board with a brown marker to hide the white core.

I added the word “Memories to the spine of the box.

Isn’t making memories what it’s all about?

I used a strip of faux leather paper, and a simple snap to

hold the box closed when not in use.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

The Puppy Love Album is another project that I made

using the Skinny Mini Book Box Die*.

You can see more here.

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.

Top Three Eileen Hull Projects of 2024

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Top 3 Eileen Hull Projects for 2024

My top 3 Favorite Sizzix/Eileen project of 2024

Every year the Eileen Hull Teams are asked to pick our three

favorites Sizzix/Eileen Hull projects for the year.

Generally, they’re all my favorites, but these are my top favorites.

(Click on the pictures or links below ↓ to go to the original post with all the details.)

The Steamer Trunk

The first project up is the Steamer Trunk.

Being a fan of all things vintage, it’s my most

favorite project that I’ve made in a while.

It was made using Eileen’s Treasure Box Die*

and the Stacking Drawer Die*.

You can read more about it here.

Embossed Wedding Card

This simply elegant Wedding card was made using the

Sizzix® 3D Textured Impressions® A5 Embossing Folder-Lace by Eileen Hull*.

You can read more about it here.

Summer Blooms Mini Album

If you’re looking for the perfect sized pocket-sized mini-album

to make, the Sizzix Notebook Die by Eileen Hull* is great.

You can read the full project tutorial here.

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.

Joy & Noel Christmas Cards

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024Leave a comment

Noel Christmas Card using the Tim Holtz Big Tidings Dies by Sizzix.

Spread some festive cheer this season with cards

made with the Sizzix Big Tidings Die Set by Tim Holtz*®!

This bold and fun sentiment die set comes with festive accents,

including holly, a Christmas tree, a snowflake, and a ribbon.

Joy Christmas Card

The Joy card was one of the cards we made last month

in my Holiday Paper Crafting Workshop.

They are both quick and easy card to make when you need multiples.

(I created the white snowflake background with a Snowflake Embossing Folder*.)

Holiday Stationery Gift Box How to Video

November 22, 2024November 22, 2024Leave a comment

Holiday Stationary Gift Box

The Holiday Stationery Gift Box

A Holiday “How To” video on how to make this fun and festive Stationery

Gift Box using the Sizzix XL Card Caddy die by Eileen Hull*.

I used an older Holiday Collection from Simple Stories for my Gift Box.

But the new Simple Stories Vintage Holly Jolly Collection* would also

be an adorable collection to use. That’s what I love about this project.

It’s so easy to personalize it to your style.

Here is a list of some of the products I used: (*affiliate links)

665981 Eileen Hull/Sizzix XL Card Box Die*
Little Sizzles Matboard*
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Extender Plates for the Big Shot*
Simple Stories Christmas Scrapbooking Paper & Die Cuts
Xyron Creative Station*
Score Board and Bone Folder*
5” x 8” Legal Pad*
Small Kraft Notebook*
Thin Foam Mounting Square by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*
Dap Rapid Fuse Adhesive*
Ribbon, Red and White Twine*
Pine Craft Stem, Holiday Floral Pick*
Tape Runner*

Holiday Stationary Gift Box

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

Mini Chest of Drawers for Little Essentials

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Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

“Eileen Hull’s Top-Drawer Challenge”

This month, the Eileen Hull Design Team was challenged to make

something using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die designed by Eileen*.

I LOVE MAKING MINIATURES!

So, true to my “miniature-loving” self, I made a Mini Chest of Drawers

for the Little Essentials that I have sitting on my desk.

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

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

To make the Mini Chest of Drawers…

Die-cut the boxes using the Stacking Drawer Die*, Sizzix Mat Board*, and the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*. (FYI…you will need a Sizzix Extender Plate* with this die.)

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I painted the Mat Board* and small wood cubes with Apple Barrel Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint* before I assembled the box.
Fold the matboard and adhere to the ends of the die-cut using Scor-Tape*.
FYI…Place the drawer bottom inside drawer so that the drawer slides more easily. (You can also rub a piece of clear wax on the bottom of the drawer.)
Adhere the two boxes together.
Retouch the paint if necessary.

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Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I measured and cut side and top pieces for my dresser using Mat Board*.
I painted the Mat Board* black and cut smaller pieces of woodgrain scrapbook paper to adhere to the Mat Board*.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

One trick I like to use is to color the edge of the paper with a dark gray marker to hide the white core of the paper.
Cut the back off the decorative brads and glue them to the front of the drawers.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I cut an extra layer of mat board for the top of the dresser for added dimension.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

If you have a little girl in your life,

the mini dresser would be great for little barrettes or even Barbie shoes.

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Bait & Tackle Gift Box

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Bait & Tackle Gift Box

DIY Bait & Tackle Gift Box.

Create a miniature tackle box gift box for the Fisherman in your life.

The Bait and Tackle Gift Box is a clever little box made using the

Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Directions:

Die-cut the pieces to make the treasure box using the Sizzix Treasure Box Die* and Sizzix Mat Board*. You will need to cut two of everything.
I wanted this box to be shorter so that the dimensions looked more like a tackle box. I adapted the box by cutting 1″ off the top of the die-cut sides before adhering it together. (If I were to make this box again, I would probably cut an extra 1/2″ off.)
Use Scor-Tape* on the scored tabs and assemble the box lid and bottom.
I wanted my box to have fewer seams, so I applied Embossing Paste* with a Palette Knife* over the edges of the box and smoothed it. Allow the embossing paste to dry before painting.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

#663634 Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*
#666497 Sizzix Mini Book Die* (used to make handle)
Sizzix Mat Board*
Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
Sizzix Extender Plates for the Big Shot*
Scor-Tape*
White Embossing Paste*
Palette Knife*
Mod Podge Satin Sealer*
Plaid Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint: English Ivy Green* and Ivory*
Brass Hinges*
1/16″ Hole Punch*
Wire and Mini Brads*
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink*
Ink Blending Tool*

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Paint the bottom of the box with English Ivy Green Acrylic Paint*.
Paint the lid of the box with Ivory Acrylic Paint*.
Use Mod Podge Satin Sealer*to give the box a smooth finish.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

I attached the lid to the box with two small brass hinges* that I distressed with black paint.
I used small black mini brads to attach the hinges instead of screws.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

To give the box an aged look, I rubbed Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink* along the edges of the box and lid.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

I die-cut the “label” using the Sizzix Mini Book Die* to create the handle for the box.
The handle is made from faux leather paper. (leather would be good also)
Attach the handle to the box using black mini brads.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Fill the Bait & Tackle Box with Fishing Lures, Gift Cards, and Gummy Worms

and give to your favorite fisherman.

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