New 2024 Sizzix Dies by Eileen Hull

February 29, 2024February 29, 20241 Comment

New Sizzix Dies by Eileen Hull

New Dies from Eileen Hull and Sizzix

I’m excited that I finally get to share the samples I made using the New Sizzix dies by Eileen Hull. It’s always fun getting new dies to play with. And these are now my new favorites. (that is until next time)

Embossed Wedding Card

Elegantly Embossed Wedding Card

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

I really love the new larger size. The Lace 3D embossing folder is so amazing! It’s a new LARGE size measuring 8 1/2” x 5 3/4”. It works great on bigger journal covers, card backgrounds and on home decor pieces.

The base of the card was embossed using cream cardstock. I used a piece of old “Baby 2 Bride” paper from Graphic 45 for the front of the card. I used pearlized cardstock in pearl and silver for the layers.

*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!

Embossed Birthday Card

Blue Embossed Birthday Card

I created a delicate background for a feminine birthday card by inking the embossing folder with blue ink. I inked directly onto the embossing folder and placed white cardstock inside. I’m in love with how soft and subtle it looks.

Listen to Your Heart Mini Book

How about a new Mini Book?

This one uses the Sizzix® ScoreBoards™ Die – Mini Book by Eileen Hull®*.

Listen to Your Heart Mini Book-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 3911

The Mini Book is great because you can create a book using your scraps. This book measures 3 3/4” x 2 1/4” and comes with a strap/handle and tiny label for the book cover. It makes a great bag topper if you fold it in the middle. It is also the perfect size for business cards. Die cut it from felt and stitch up a tiny wallet!

Listen to your Heart Mini Desk Organizer

Listen to your Heart Mini Desk Organizer

I added sides to the mini book using small pieces of matboard and created a small desk organizer.

Enjoy the Moment Storage Box

Do you love storage box dies?

This box uses the Sizzix® ScoreBoards™ XL Die – Storage Box by Eileen Hull®*.

The Storage Box is an XL ScoreBoard die measuring 4” square, the largest square box yet! This box is constructed with a removable top and may be used in many ways, such as organizing desk and office supplies, as a gift box, storing craft supplies and packaging for baked treats.

Enjoy the Moment Storage Box

I love how easy this was to put together and what a perfect size it is.

Enjoy The Moment Storage Box and Mini Desk Organizer

Of course, I had to make a mini desk organizer to match the storage box.

Sizzix 666560 Faux Postage Thinlet Die by Eileen Hull

Eileen also created a new Faux Postage Thinlet Die* that I didn’t get around to making a sample for. (Faux Postage Thinlet Card sample post to come later this month.)

The full panel is designed to fit on a 5” x 7” card and creates a fun postage stamp effect. You can also cut (or tear) each stamp apart and use the individual pieces as a miniature work of art! These dies coordinate with similar dies: Snail Mail (A-2 card size) and Mini Slimline (6” x 3”).

New Eileen Hull and Sizzix March Release Party

Visit Eileen’s Blog for additional information on this collection and to see lots of ideas from the team.

The Release Party will be held on Friday, March 1 at noon Eastern on Eileen’s YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram channels.

There’s a giveaway too- join the live and hear how you can win…

You can find these dies in your local scrapbook stores. If they don’t carry them, ask them to order. Eileen also carries them in her Etsy shop and would love your support!

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.

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

February 25, 2024Leave a comment

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

Cantilever Jewelry Box

Last month, Sizzix reintroduced a few older “classic” dies,

including the Cantilever Box Die*.

I promised I’d make one, and I finally made a Cantilever box

using the Cantilever Die by Eileen Hull*.

Instead of making a sewing box, I made mine into a jewelry box.

Sizzix Canteliveer Box Die

Putting it all together…

Included on the back of the die-cut packaging are image directions on how to assemble the box.
Cut out the pieces as show in the picture above.
I used three sheets of the Sizzix Making Essentials Matboard* to die-cut all the pieces used to make the Cantilever Jewelry Box.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Sizzix Cantilever Box Die*
Sizzix Making Essentials Matboard*
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*
Grey Plaid Scrapbook Paper (single-sided)
Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker*

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

I painted all my die-cut pieces with Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint*. I did that before gluing.
The instructions on the box showed using a hot glue gun to assemble the boxes. Eileen told me she uses Zip Dry Adhesive* and rubber bands to assemble the boxes. I wasn’t a big fan of using the hot glue gun and will definitely try the Zip Dry Adhesive* the next time.

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

I cut 1″ strips of a single-sided grey plaid paper and ran them through the Xyron 3″ Disposable Sticker Maker* to add adhesive to the back of the strips.
I carefully added the strips around the edges of each box. Since the paper I used was single-sided, it was easy to cover the boxes.
Once all the boxes were assembled, putting the cantilever box together wasn’t too hard.
For added stability, I glued the bottom two boxes together. I also added a 2″ x 6″ piece of black painted matboard to the bottom before adding the feet.

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.

My Nutty Valentine

January 5, 20242 Comments

My Nutty Valentine

My Nutty Valentine is fun spin on the traditional Valentine’s Day gift.

It’s for people like me that are not mushy Valentine’s Day gift-givers.

My Nutty Valentine

My inspiration came from a small can of peanuts* that I found at Dollar Tree*.

My husband is a peanut-loving guy who I’m nuts about.

So, I thought I would make something fun with a can of peanuts*.

My Nutty Valentine

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Nuts About You SVG Cut File from The Silhouette Store
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
StyleTechCraft Adhesive Gloss Craft Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape*
Blue Gingham Scrapbook Paper
Small Can of Peanuts*
Double-Stick Tape Roller*
Blue and White Twine*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

My Nutty Valentine

Directions:

I cut all the pieces of the squirrel using StyleTechCraft Adhesive Gloss Craft Vinyl* and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.
I removed the extra vinyl in and around the image using a Vinyl Weeding Tool.
Next, layer the pieces to make the squirrel.

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Cut a strip of decorative scrapbook paper to fit around the peanut can.
Adhere the paper to the can using a double-stick tape roller*.

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Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

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Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the peanut can.

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Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove from the vinyl.

My Nutty Valentine

Don’t forget to decorate the top of the can.
I cut a 3″ circle from bronze vinyl and adhered it and a small red heart to the top of the can.

My Nutty Valentine

Wrap Blue and White Twine* around the top of the can and add a small white tag.
And just so my husband knows, I added “I’m Nut’s About You” on the side of the can.

My Nutty Valentine

A Cute Alternative to the Traditional Valentine’s Gift.

“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.

Santa’s Letter Box

November 20, 2023November 20, 20233 Comments

Santa's Letter Box using Sizzix Slotted Box die

Create a Holiday Mailbox for letters to Santa using the Sizzix Slotted Treat Box Die by Eileen Hull*.

A fun project to make for Christmas!

Santa's Letter Box using Sizzix Slotted Box die by Eileen Hull.

To say I have a lot of Holiday Scrapbook paper would be a understatement!

Paper crafters have a tendency to “save” their special scrapbook paper

for just the right project.

We also have a tendency to hoard said special paper.

Santa's Letter Box using Sizzix Slotted Box die by Eileen Hull.

Sometimes its fun to use what you have on hand.

I dug deep into my hoarded Graphic 45 Christmas Scrapbook paper

to make the Santa Letter Box.

One of my favorite tips…

Before I die-cut the mat board, I like to use the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the paper. It gives the paper a complete layer of adhesive with no bubbles. It really is easy to use.

Santa's Letter Box

When making the Santa Letter Box…

I adapted the box by adding 1″ strips of matboard* around the existing box lid. The extra strips allowed the box to have a lip that fits over the edge of the box.

Santa's Letter Box

I added three additional layers of graduated sized matboard to the lid for dimension using foam tape.
I glued thrifted gold cording around each layer to cover the Foam Tape*.
A wood knob painted red completes the lid.

Santa's Letter Box

For the base of the letter box, I used an old metal lamp base.

(At least, that’s what I think it is.)

We found it in my Dad’s garage while cleaning it out a few years ago.

It’s fun to use old things in unusual ways.

Santa's Letter Box

The Santa Letter Box adds a little Christmas Magic to your Holiday Decorating.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Sizzix Slotted Treat Box Die by Eileen Hull*
Big Shot Plus Manual Die-Cutting Machine*
Sizzix White Matboard*
Holiday Scrapbook Paper
Xyron Creative Station*
Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Vintage Photo*
Ink Applicator*
Black Foam Tape*
Gold Cord
Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue*
Wood Knob
Vintage Base from an old lamp

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.

How to Create a “Merry” Holiday Banner

November 3, 2023November 2, 2023Leave a comment

How to make a “Merry” Banner to add to your Holiday Decorations.

Now that the weather has turned cooler, I’m starting to plan my Holiday decorating.

If you love banners and quick and easy projects, this one’s for you.

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Directions:

Cut the scrapbook paper slightly larger than the wood banner pieces.
Place the scrapbook paper design side up in the Xyron Creative Station®*.

Turn the handle of the Creative Station to run the paper through. As it runs through, it adds complete adhesive covering on the underneath side of the paper.

Adhere the paper onto the front of the Wood Banner.
Place the Wood Banner onto the Cutting Mat* and cut the excess paper using a Craft Knife*.
Use a Sanding Block* to smooth any rough edges.

I cut the letters “MERRY” using the Fresh Mix Font from the Silhouette Store and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

Lay the Transfer paper over the vinyl and gently rub with a vinyl scraper tool.

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* and vinyl onto the banner.
Rub over Vinyl Transfer Tape* and gently remove from the vinyl.

Paint the wood beads with red and green acrylic paint.
String the banner and wood beads onto ribbon or twine.

I wanted to keep the banner pieces simple.

But you could add Holiday Flowers and embellishments to make it special.

“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.

“Autumn Leaves & Pumpkin Please” Album

October 22, 2023October 20, 2023Leave a comment

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please

I love all the beautiful colors of Fall.

As the saying goes, Fall is my favorite color.

They make such a bright and cheery Fall album.

This simple album is the perfect place to add all your apple picking,

leaf peeping, trick-or-treating pictures this Fall.

The “Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please” album was made using

Eileen Hull’s Field Notes Journal Die by Sizzix*.

I used paper from Echo Parks “Fall Fever” Collection*.

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.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

A few tidbits of information:

Before I die-cut the mat board, I like to use the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive to the back of the paper. It gives the paper a complete layer of adhesive with no bubbles. It really is easy to use.
The spine of the album comes with three sections. I cut the first section off to make the album thinner. It leaves two holes to add binding.
I wanted to try something different with how I added the pages to my album. I inserted two mini book rings through the holes to hold my pages.
The mini book rings are approx. ¾” and with a little maneuvering they fit in the two side holes.
I used the cut off section to mark where I would need to punch the holes on my pages.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

I wanted to make my album vertical instead of horizontal.

I love how versatile the Field Notes Die* is.

Autumn Leaves & Pumpkins Please Album

I created the word “autumn” using a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

I cut it the letters out using StyleTechCraft Gold Chrome Vinyl*.

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

How to make a Shaker Tag

August 22, 2023Leave a comment

How to make a Shaker Tag

Make a Shaker Tag using the Specimen Card

from the Eileen Hull New Field Notes Die from Sizzix.

Last month, we shared projects using Eileen’s New Chapter 3 release dies.

Today I thought I’d share a simple tutorial on how to make a Shaker Tag

using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die*.

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.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Materials Used to make the Shaker Tag: (*affiliate links)

How to make a Shaker Tag

Directions:

I used the Life is Beautiful Collection Kit*. It comes with beautiful papers, greetings, and stickers perfect for my tag.
Cut a 4″ x 5″ piece of scrapbook paper for the front of the tag.
For ease of assembly, I used the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive onto the back of the paper. Place the paper in the machine, crank the handle to run the paper through. As it goes through the machine it adds a complete layer of adhesive to the back of the paper.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Place the paper onto the Specimen Card* section of the die. Sandwich the die between the cutting plates. Crank the handle of the Big Shot Plus* to run it through to cut out the shape.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Use the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die* to cut a specimen card using the adhesive foam sheet.
Cover a 4″ x 5″ piece of Sizzix Mat Board* with a 4″ x 5″ piece of scrapbook paper that has been ran through the Xyron Creative Station*. Cut the Mat Board* using the Field Notes & Specimen Card Die*. (Make sure to save the small cut out from the center.)
Cut a small piece of Clear Acetate* 2 ¼” x 2 ¾”.
Cut a small piece of paper for the inside of the tag.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Place the paper for the inside of the tag onto the chipboard tag. Add adhesive to the small rectangle and place into the opening on the back.
Remove the protective coating from both sides of the small piece of acetate.
Remove the adhesive coating from the tag front. Place the acetate over the inside opening of the tag.
Remove the first protective coating from foam tag. Line up and place onto the tag front.
Place sequins in the small well the foam has created. Remove the second protective coating from the foam and place the back of the tag onto the foam.

How to make a Shaker Tag

Decorate the front of the tag using stickers from the collection kit. Add 3D adhesive foam squares* to the back of the butterfly and watering can.
Tie a simple ribbon on the top of the tag.
Add the tag to a gift or bag for the perfect addition.

Echo Park – Life Is Beautiful Collection – 12 x 12 Collection Kit
Scrapbook.com

a little Pocket Full of Holiday Cheer

July 18, 20231 Comment

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

How to make a Pocket Full of Holiday Cheer Christmas Ornament.

I’m Enveloping the Christmas in July Holiday Season with a Pocket Full of Holiday Cheer.

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

666474 Sizzix Envelope, Folder & Flowers Thinlet Die Set*
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
Faux Leather Paper (or scrapbook paper)
Happy Christmas Sticker Book from Carta Bella*
Glue Gun*
1/16 Hole Punch*
Sage Green Jute Twine*
Faux Berries & Greenery

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

To make the Ornament:

Die cut two small envelopes using the Eileen Hull Envelope, Folder & Flowers Die Set* from Sizzix using red and green faux leather paper. (you could also use scrapbook paper)
Cut the sides off the green envelope and glue it to the inside of the red envelope.
Fold the envelope on the score lines and glue the bottom sides together.

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

Punch two small holes on each side of the envelope flap. Add a small piece of twine for hanging.
Hot glue small pieces of faux greenery and berries to the inside of the envelope.
Place a small holiday greeting on the bottom of the envelope.
Adhere a small holiday sticker to the greenery.

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

Add another Holiday Greeting Sticker to the back of the envelope. I added 3D foam squares to the back of the sticker for added dimension.

Mini Pocket of Cheer Christmas Ornament

It is a quick and easy Holiday Ornament to add to the front of a package.

Or you could make several to hang on your Christmas Tree. (you’ve got time)

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.

Eileen Hull & Sizzix New Chapter 3 Release Party

July 10, 2023July 11, 20233 Comments

Eileen Hull & Sizzix New Chapter 3 Release Dies

Join me and the Eileen Hull teams in sharing the

New Release Chapter 3 Dies from Sizzix and Eileen Hull.

This is a fun new collection that I think you will enjoy.

And the samples from the entire team are phenomenal.