Celebrating Winter with a Little Paper Crafting

January 2, 2023January 3, 20236 Comments

Winter Memories Album

Now that the Holidays are over, I’m embracing the quiet of the Winter Season

by creating a few things with Eileen Hull’s and Sizzix’s New Release Chapt. One Dies

and the Simple Winter Woods Scrapbook Collection Kit from Simple Stories*.

Look at this beautiful New Scrapbook Paper Collection from Simple Stories.

I fell in love with the soft, muted colors of the Simple Winter Woods Collection*

and knew I had to have it. (It was perfect for these projects.)

Winter Memories Album

Supplies Used to make the Projects: (*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!

Winter Memories Album

First, I must show you the new toy I got for Christmas this year.

After many years of use and abuse, I finally upgraded my old Big Shot Machine with a Newer, Bigger model.

Behold the Sizzix Big Shot Plus Die-Cutting Machine*.

I needed it to die-cut the larger dies like the NEW Sizzix Frame Pocket Journal Die by Eileen Hull*.

Winter Memories Album

Winter Memories Album

The Journal measures 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 1 1/4” with an adjustable spine.

What makes this die special are the additional pieces on the die, a pocket to hold ephemera, a frame and flap!

Winter Memories Album

There are several ways to make the inside of your album.

Winter Memories Album

I created a pocket on the inside of the album using the die and covered matboard.

Winter Memories Album

The pocket is great for adding a small skinny notebook or several little notecards.

I used the 3″ x 4″ journal cards from the Winter Woods Paper Collection for the front of the cards.

Winter Memories Album

I used twine and the holes on the spine to hold a small notebook in place.

I covered the Small Kraft Notebook* using a paper and stickers from the collection.

Hello Winter 2023 Framed Picture

Continuing with the Winter Theme…

I created a framed picture using the NEW Sizzix Thinlets Tile Alphanumeric Die by Eileen Hull*.

The Tile Alphanumeric is very versatile because you can use both the positive and negative shapes.

Each letter is perforated which makes it easy to create and line up words.

Hello Winter 2023 Frame Picture

It’s so easy to create a little dimensional piece of art using the supplies you have around you.

Simple Vintage Winter Woods Card

And last but not least, I created a 5″ x 7″ card using Eileen’s NEW Sizzix 3D Tablecloth Embossing Folder

as the background for my card.

Eileen Hull 2023 Chapter One New Release Dies

For more projects using the NEW Eileen Hull Chapter One Release Dies…

Please join us for the Ch. 1 2023 Release Party on Tuesday, January 3 at 12:00 ET when Eileen will be joined by team members sharing their projects. We will also have a blog hop that day so we hope you will hop along with the team and be inspired!

LIST OF HOP STOPS:

Eileen Hull Designs
Pam Bray
Jennie Atkinson
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Susie Bentz
Tonya Trantham
Elizabeth Robinson
Jenny Marples
Maggi Harding
Karen Bearse
Sue Eldred (you are here!)

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.

Holiday Snow Globe Cards

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Whether you like a classic style or cute, holiday snow globes are just fun.

Especially when they are made into cards that you can send.

For my cards, I used the Snow Globe stamp and die set from The Maker’s Movement

to make two snow globe cards with two different styles.

Both of these cards could also be made into a cute little shaker cards.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Maker’s Movement. I have been provided product
and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Penguin Snow Globe Card

Stamp the penguin on watercolor paper with a black permanent ink pad.
Use markers, colored pencils, or watercolor to color in the image.
Use the coordinating die to cut out the penguin.
I like to use the Xyron Creative Station* to add adhesive onto my decorative scrapbook paper before die-cutting fine detailed pieces. It makes adhering to detailed pieces like the snow globe outline so much easier to adhere to.
For the base of the snow globe. I adhered a small piece of woodgrain scrapbook paper onto a small piece of double-sided adhesive craft foam.
Run the woodgrain/foam piece through the Crossover II die-cutting machine* to create a think foam base.
Add a couple of thin foam mounting squares* to the back of the penguin before adding him to the card.
Adhere all your pieces together and stamp a little greeting on the top of the card.

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Supplies Used on Cards: (*affiliate links)

MSD231 Snow Globe Stamp and Die Set
MMT211 Double-Sided Adhesive Craft Foam
Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting System*
Xyron Creative Station*
Xyron Tape Runner*
Watercolor Paper*
Tombow Markers: N30, N75, N89, 553, 173, 991, 800
Cardstock: Cream, Kraft, Grey, Dk. Blue
Small Adhesive Pearls
Twine
Black Stamp Pad
Clear Acrylic Stamping Block*
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Mounting Squares*
Decorative Scrapbook PaperCr

Winter Wonderland Snow Globe Card

Create the soft look of freshly fallen snow with this Winter Wonderland Snow Globe.

I love how different this card is. (can you tell it’s my favorite)

It’s made similar to the Penguin Snow Globe. The two trees in the middle are popped up using

thin foam mounting squares* to give the forest dimension.

Christmas in July with Eileen Hull’s Dies

June 30, 2020July 2, 202045 Comments

Christmas in July with Eileen Hulls New Release Snowman and Mitten Dies.

I wanted to share with you a couple of fun Wintery projects using the NEW dies that are

now available from Eileen Hull and Sizzix*.

The Gingham Mitten Gift Box uses the #664510 Mitten Box Die by Eileen Hull.

It cuts out all the pieces you need to make a super cute gift box that you can fill with treats.

A few tips…

Adhere the gingham paper to Sizzix, Little Sizzles White Mat Board* using your favorite adhesive before cutting out the mitten die. I like to use the Xyron Creative Station* to adhere the paper to the mat board so I get complete adhesive covering.
Paint the inside and sides of the box with red acrylic paint.
Glue lace onto the front of the gingham mitten before assembling the box. I like to use a super-fast grab adhesive like DAP Rapid Fuse Adhesive*to glue my pieces together.

The second project is a Snowman Note Card Holder.

I used the #664511 Snowman Box Die by Eileen Hull and adapted it a bit.

When I saw the scored piece that is supposed to be used to create the box, I saw a fence. So, of course, I had to make a Snowman decorating a fence.
I glued two of the box parts together to make the fence. I created a platform out of extra pieces of Little Sizzles Mat Board* for a place for the fence to stand.

The Snowman Box Die cuts all the pieces to makes these two adorable Snowman Boxes.

Extra Snowman Supplies (*affiliate links)

There’s a lot of dimension that was added to my Snowman.

I painted the fence and snowman with white acrylic paint. After the paint had dried, I gave them both a coat of One Step Crackle Paint*. The thicker the paint the larger the crackles. (My crackles are more subtle.)
I used White Liquid Applique* on the rim and top of the snowman’s hat. I let the liquid applique dry before heating it with a Heat Tool* to raise it. If you let it dry before heating, the liquid applique raises evenly not bumpy.
I used DecoArt Dimensional Effects*on the tops of the fence and around the base. I also used it on the bottom of my Snowman.

Check out the creative ways the Inspiration and Education Teams have used the Mitten and Snowman dies! We hope that you will be inspired too and share how you use the dies in the Eileen Hull Fan Club.

For a full list of designers visit Eileen’s Blog Here.

But wait- there’s more- the Release Party continues! You won’t want to miss the Facebook Live at Eileen Hull Designs at 12:00 noon Eastern time on Wednesday, July 1! Join the chat- and a random commenter will win the Snowman die.

Please hop with us through all of the projects and leave comments on the different designers’ blogs. A lucky commenter will win the Mitten Box die…

Thanks everyone!

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Red Buffalo Plaid Hot Chocolate Bar

December 16, 2019January 7, 2021Leave a comment

Fun and Easy Red Buffalo Plaid Party Ideas

The theme for this year’s Sue’s Holiday Workshop was “Mad for Plaid”.

To add to the fun of the event, I created a Red Buffalo Plaid Hot Chocolate Bar.

The Hot Chocolate Bar was simple to put together and was a big hit.

The most important part of the Hot Chocolate bar is the Hot Chocolate.

I went back and forth trying to decide on how I wanted to present the Hot Chocolate.

There are so many recipes online for delicious hot chocolate.

Because this was a “creative event”, I went with a little more creative approach. (and simple)

For my Hot Chocolate Jars…

I found little tiny mason jars at Michaels Craft Store. I created labels for the jars using a

Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* and Red Glossy Craft Vinyl from

StyleTechCraft. I applied my labels onto the jars using Vinyl Transfer Tape* .

I tied a small plaid chipboard house made from Eileen Hull’s House Ornament Die*

with twine around the neck of the jar.

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The jars were filled with enough Hot Chocolate mix for one individual serving.

They make a great party favor, and the guest gets to take home a cute little jar.

I put all the jars on the bottom of a plain black two-tiered metal stand.

I applied Red Buffalo Plaid Washi Tape* around the rim.

This little detail helped make it stand out and added to the theme.

On the top of the metal stand I added spoons, mini chocolate chips, candy canes.

I also left a place for a can of whipped cream (not yet added to this picture).

For the Table…

I used a black tablecloth for the base of my table and cut a red buffalo plaid runner from

plaid flannel. (Sew Simple…I didn’t even sew the edges.)

It’s a really quick and inexpensive way to create the look

Air Pots filled with Hot Water made making the Hot Chocolate easy and mess-free.

For a vintage feel, I used large mason jars filled with extra hot chocolate mix,

extra marshmallows, and caramels.

I picked up the Buffalo Plaid Insulated Coffee Cups* and Red Buffalo Plaid Party Supplies* online.

A Hot Chocolate Bar would not be complete without frosted sugar cookies.

My sweet daughter in law baked these sugar cookies from my favorite sugar cookie recipe.

You can see the sugar cookie recipe here.

(The little red bird was made using an Easter Chick cookie cutter.)

I made the Holiday Hot Chocolate Sign by painting a wood bracket sign with black chalkboard

paint. I used a Silhouette Cut SVG file from the Silhouette Store and my Silhouette Cameo

Electronic Die Cutting Machine* and resized the image to fit my sign.

I used red and white glossy craft vinyl from StyleTechCraft.

To complete the fun, I had fun Red Buffalo Plaid Themed Photo Props*.

I used Red and Black Buffalo Plaid wrapping paper on the background wall.

A fun way to break the ice and get the party started.

Red Buffalo Plaid Party Supplies Available on Amazon.

Making it Cozy…

January 15, 2018February 4, 20182 Comments

Cozy up the house this Winter with a personalized flannel pillow!

When the holidays are “really” over and everything is finally packed away…

it’s time for me to relax, cozy up with a comfy pillow, warm blanket and a good book.

I love to hibernate in the winter. (I really don’t like the cold)

That’s when I start layering up the house (and me) with blankets and pillows.

I like it warm and “cozy”.

To make my Cozy pillow you’ll need:

Joy® Large Iron-on Embroidered Monograms
2 pieces of Flannel- 15 x 15
Pillow Form, 14 by 14-Inch* or Poly-Fil*
Sewing Machine

Directions:

With right sides together, sew three sides of the flannel pieces together to create the pillow cover. Turn so the right side is facing out.
Position the letters on the front then, following directions on the back of the package, iron in place using a pressing cloth. Let cool then turn the pillow cover inside out and iron again from the back. Let cool for at least one minute, then turn again with the right sides out.
Insert the pillow form then stitch then the pillow cover closed.

My cozy pillow was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.

Joy® iron-on numbers and letters are available in different sizes, colors and fonts at your favorite craft stores…

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Two of my Favorite Snowman Projects

December 15, 2016August 6, 2021Leave a comment

Sharing two of my all time favorite Snowman Projects…

This little guy is perfect for those times when it’s too cold to go outside and play.

If you’re not loving the cold…

Here’s a snowball fight you can have while snuggling up inside.

Here’s what’s you’ll need: (*affiliate link)

Smoothfoam Snowman Body
6″ x 1″ Smoothfoam Disc
1″ Smoothfoam Balls (I used 12)
2″ Smoothfoam Ball
DecoArt DAS9-22 Snow-Tex*
DecoArt Craft Twinkles Paint, Crystal*
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 372 Retractable Craft Pick*
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Vintage Photo*
Stipple Brush*
Paintbrush
Palette Knife and Craft Knife
Craft Glue
Beacon Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive*
Toothpicks, Bamboo Skewer and Sticks
Fabric Scraps, Micro Brads, Paint Markers
Scissors

Directions:

Cut the 2″ Smoothfoam ball in half. Cut the top off the rounded side of one of the balls.
Poke two holes into the bottom of the Snowman body using the craft pick. Break a toothpick in half, dip ends into craft glue and insert in holes. Attach the sliced ball onto the Snowman body.
Apply Snow-tex with palette knife over the newly formed Snowman and the 6″ disc. Allow both to dry fully.
To Create a Snowball Wall… Poke holes into the 1″ balls with the craft pick. Insert toothpick halves with craft glue on the ends into balls. Build wall by sticking the balls together.
Apply Snow-tex onto wall using the palette knife. (Allow to dry.)
Create scene by attaching snowman and wall onto the disc. Reinforce the pieces with toothpicks and craft glue.
For a shimmery snowy glow…paint all the pieces with Crystal Craft Twinkles paint. (Allow to fully dry.)
Add shadows to the snowman and snowballs by gently applying vintage photo ink using a stipple brush.
To Create the Snowman Hat… Measure and cut fabric to fit around snowman head. Fold over and glue one of the long edges of the fabric to create a brim. Glue fabric ends together to create a tube. Tie top of the tube with a piece of string, cut excess fabric off top of the tube and fray the ends by making small cuts with the scissors. Glue to the top of the Snowman head.
Add arms to the Snowman using small twigs. Warm him up with a fabric scarf and mittens cut from the fabric scraps.
For the Snowman’s Face… Use two small black micro brads inserted into the snowman face for the eyes. Paint the tip of a bamboo skewer with orange paint, cut and insert into the face for the nose. Add a smile to the snowman’s face using a extra fine black paint marker.
Make a small snowball using a small pieced of paper wadded up and covered with Snow-tex. Glue finished and dried snowball onto mitten.

Another one of my Favorite Snowman Projects was titled “How to make a Snowman”.

Making a Snowman is pretty easy. All it takes is a little patience and time.

(and a few ingredients) ↓

Here’s what you’ll need to make a Snowman: (*affiliate link)

2″ Smoothfoam Ball
3″ Smoothfoam Ball
4″ Smoothfoam Ball
DecoArt DAS9-4 Snow-Tex*
White and Orange Acrylic Paint
DecoArt Craft Twinkles Paint Crystal*
Palette Knife
Paint Brush
3″ Black Felt Top Hat (I found this at Jo Ann Fabrics)
Strip of Gingham Fabric
Strip of Grey Felt
Small Brads and Holly Embellishment
Craft Knife
Craft Glue
Bamboo Skewers

Directions:

Cut a small section off the bottom of the 4″ Smoothfoam ball so that it sits flat.
Cut a couple of 3″ sections from the bamboo skewer. Stick the skewer into the center of the 2″ and 3″ Smoothfoam balls.
Add craft glue to the ends of the skewers before sticking the three balls together to form the snowman base. (Allow glue to fully dry before continuing to the next step)
Using a palette knife, smooth Snow-tex over Snowman base. Here’s where the patience comes in… Allow a couple of hours for the Snow-tex to completely dry.
Paint the entire Snowman base with white acrylic paint. This fills in and helps cover any area missed by the Snow-tex.
For a Frosty Look…paint the Snowman base with Craft Twinkles Glitter Paint.
Cut a thin strip of grey felt and glue around the base of the hat to create a band. Glue holly embellishment onto band to cover seam. Glue to the top of the Snowman head.
Cut a strip of gingham fabric and tie around neck. Cut small slits into the ends of fabric for fringe.
Use two small black brads inserted into the head for the eyes. Use five micro black brads insert as the mouth.
Cut the pointed end from a bamboo skewer and paint with orange paint. Stick into head for the nose.

Here’s a Close up of Mr. Snowman. Isn’t he Handsome?

These projects was created for and sponsored by Smoothfoam and also sponsored by DecoArt.

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Snowman Pop Up Card

November 28, 2016Leave a comment

It’s always exciting when you see something you’ve created in the pages of a magazine.

My Snowman Pop Up card, using Paper House Productions paper and stickers,

was recently featured in Craft Ideas 2016 Holiday Issue.

Make sure to check out their website for the Snowman Pop-Up card instructions.

You can find the instructions here.

Craft ideas and projects for every skill level, every medium and every occasion.

The Snowman Pop-Up card was created for and sponsored by Craft Ideas and Paper House Productions.

Let it Snow Canvas…

January 27, 2016January 26, 2016Leave a comment

After all the Holiday Decorations are down, I like to decorate the house with a Winter theme.

Even though I may not like the cold winter months.

I still find beauty in a blanket of newly fallen snow.

So “Let it Snow”. (just not too much)

Supplies Used:

12 x 12 Denim Canvas (or painted blue canvas)
White Acrylic Paint
White Embroidered Iron Letters from Joy S.A.
Old Firm Toothbrush
Snowflake Embellishments
Lace and Ribbon
Silver Berry Sprig and Greenery
Jingle Bells
Fabri Tac Glue

Directions:

Squirt a small bit of white acrylic paint on to a piece of scrap paper. Lightly apply paint to the bristles of an old toothbrush. Wipe excess paint off. Gently flick paint spraying paint over the canvas.
Glue embroidered letters and snowflake embellishments onto the canvas.
Glue lace and ribbon onto the canvas, wrapping and gluing ends around on the back of the canvas.
Gather up silver berries and greenery, tie them together with a jingle bell and satin ribbon and glue to the bottom corner of the canvas.