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How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

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How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

How to Stencil a Beautiful and Simple Floral Card

using the Sizzix Watercolour Flowers & Lattice 4 pc Stencil Set by Eileen Hull*.

Did you know that Sizzix has created several layered Stencil Sets to use

with their New Stencil & Stamp Tool*?

The NEW dual-purpose Stencil & Stamp Tool from Sizzix*

makes both stenciling and stamping easier than ever before!

*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!

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

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How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

Since I don’t have the New Tool* yet, I thought I would show you how I used the stencils without the tool.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil:

  • I started with a Watercolor Paper* base for my card front.
  • Cut the paper longer than the stencil.
  • Center and tape the stencil onto the paper.
  • Using a pencil, fill in the holes to create a guide to line up the remaining stencils.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

Stencil #1 Lattice Background

  • Line up the holes of the lattice stencil with the pencil guide marks.
  • Put a piece of tape to hold the stencil in place.  
  • Rub an Ink Applicator* over the Gathered Twigs Distress Inkpad*.  I wanted a subtle background, so I rubbed some of the ink onto scrap paper before using it on the stencil.  
  • Remove stencil.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil

Stencil #2 Flowers

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

Stencil #3 Leaves

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

I could have stopped right here after removing the third stencil. 

It looks beautiful.  But as we all know it’s all about the details.

So, onto Stencil #4 to add the details.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

Stencil #4 Details

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

The finished stenciled flowers.

  • Cut the stenciled flowers to size and layer onto coordinating cardstock for a beautiful floral card.

How to use the Watercolor Flowers & Lattice Stencil from Sizzix and Eileen Hull

You can use the Sizzix Watercolour Flowers & Lattice 4 pc Stencil Set by Eileen Hull* to make cards, scrapbook layouts, mini albums, and so much more.  

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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. 

Gift Box using Eileen Hull’s Stacking Drawer Die

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

A Little Gift Box using the Stacking Drawer Die*.

Earlier this month, Sizzix and Eileen Hull re-released the Stacking Drawer Die

along with several other dies.  (you can see the original post here)

While there are several ways to use this die,

I thought the Stacking Drawers* would also make a perfect little gift box.

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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. 

Little Gift Box made with the Stacking Drawers Die

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

To make the gift box…

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

  • I like to paint the mat board with Deco Art Multi-Media Acrylic Paint* before I assemble the box. 
  • Fold the matboard and adhere to the ends of the die-cut using a Strong Double-Sided Tape*.  
  • Retouch the paint if necessary.  
  • FYI…If you use a thinner mat board for the bottom layer of the drawer, it is easier to open and close.  

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

  • Another trick to make the drawer run smoother is to rub Clear Paraffin Wax* on the bottom of the drawer and the bottom of the box.

Little Gift Box made with the Stacking Drawers Die

  • To decorate the box, I used a Xyron Disposable Sticker Maker* maker to add adhesive to the back of my paper.  It’s a quick and easy way to cover the sides of the box.

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

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Summer Blooms Mini Album

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Summer Bloom Mini Album

How to make a Summer Blooms Mini Album…

I love Summer Blooms and fell in love with the new Bloom Collection*

from Echo Park as soon as I saw it.

Using the Sizzix Notebook Die by Eileen Hull* and the Bloom Collection*,

I made this cute little pocket-sized mini album.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

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*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!

Summer Bloom Mini Album

Directions:

  • Cut two 6″ x 8-1/2″pieces of decorative scrapbook paper for the front and inside of the cover.
  • Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine.  As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper.
  • Easy to use and it doesn’t need any electricity.
  • I like using the Xyron Creative Station* when making mini books because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!

Summer Bloom Mini Album

  • Cut a piece of mat board 6″ x 8-1/2″.
  • Adhere the decorative paper on each side of the mat board.
  • Lay the covered mat board over the notebook die* sandwiched between two cutting plates.
  • Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* and run the die through the machine.  The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.

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  • The notebook die creases the center of mat board as it goes through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine* making it easy to fold the cover for your mini album.

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  • Cut a 2 1/4″ x 5″ strip of decorative paper to use for the spine and run it through the Xyron Creative Station*.  Adhere the strip to the spine of the book.
  • Cut 5 cardstock pages using the notebook die.
  • Crease the cardstock on the center score lines.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

  • Wrap the twine around the inside creases and around the outside of the book cover to secure the pages.
  • FYI…I wanted this Mini Album to be all about the pictures, so I kept the pages white. There are no fancy embellishments or special pages inside this album.

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  • After I had all my pages together, I tied the pieces of twine together in one knot on the spine and added a small metal heart charm.   I placed a small floral sticker from the Bloom Collection* to the center of the heart.
  • As an afterthought, after I took the above pictures, I added Sizzix Effects™ Liquid Gloss* over the heart. The Liquid Gloss gives the heart a clear domed look and will seal in the sticker.

Summer Bloom Mini Album

  • Decorate the front of the album with Stickers from the Bloom Collection*.
  • For added dimension, place the sticker on a small piece of matboard.

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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. 

New 2024 Sizzix Dies by Eileen Hull

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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.

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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®*.

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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!

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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. 

Sizzix Cantilever Jewelry Box

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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*.

*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!

My Nutty Valentine

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My Nutty Valentine

Directions:

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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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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

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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.

*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!

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.  

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How to Create a “Merry” Holiday Banner

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How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

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.

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

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How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

Directions:

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

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

  • 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.

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

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

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

How to Create a Merry Holiday Banner

  • 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.

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“Autumn Leaves & Pumpkin Please” Album

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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*.

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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)

*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!

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*.

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How to make a Shaker Tag

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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*.

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How to make a Shaker Tag

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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

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.