Huge Eileen Hull Sale!

Hi all! I wanted to let you know that Sizzix is having a huge sale on lots of great dies from Eileen Hull this weekend. I thought it would be fun to do a quick roundup of some of my favorite projects using Eileen's dies. You can find full tutorials for all the projects via the links below. Hopefully you'll find some inspiration!

Mini Mason Jar Planters - This little project is both quick and eye-catching - perfect for party favors!

Faux Galvanized Canisters - One of my all-time favorite projects using Eileen's dies and DecoArt paints. You won't believe how realistic the metal effect is!

Shabby Valentine ATB - I love using Tim Holtz's tags as inspiration to try his techniques on all kinds of surfaces. The college effect is so gorgeous on this ATB.

Red Garden Tote - When I was looking for projects to share and came across this one, I swear I wanted to head out to my studio and make another one! I love using Eileen's block dies to build with and this is definitely one of my faves!

Faux Painted Wood Planter - Another garden-themed project, this one looks so much like wood, no one will believe that it's just chipboard!

Birthday Cake ATBs - Such a fun and unique way to give a gift - this would be perfect for a wedding present too.

Botanical Tea Box - Eileen's Tool Box is such a great die. Here I've styled it in a feminine way, but I have big plans to make my dad a faux metal version for Father's Day!

Industrial Faux Metal Caddy - This was a project that I made after seeing a large version made from metal. A bit of DecoArt paint and Eileen's dies, plus a trip to the dollar store, and I had one of my own!

Gratitude Journal Box - I think this Train Case die is one of the most original and clever dies of all time. Think of all the ways you could use this one! I have a faux leather project using it on my desk right now. I can't wait to share it with you next week!

The sale dies can be found at Sizzix via the links below. Have fun shopping!

Eileen Hull Canister Die Eileen Hull 3D Block Die Eileen Hull Blocks/Cubes 3D Eileen Hull Toolbox Die Eileen Hull Train Case Eileen Hull Birds and Butterflies Die Set Eileen Hull Bloom and Plant Markers Eileen Hull Kitchen Labels Eileen Hull Banners and Pennants Eileen Hull Make it 3D Die

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Karen Burniston Designer Challenge - Pull It!

Hi all! Today I'm sharing the card I created for Karen Burniston's March Designer Challenge. This month, Karen wanted the challenge team to use any of her pull card dies and I chose the new Oval Pull Card die set. I love this new set because of the cool twist Karen added to it. There's a little tab that threads through the front of the card and attaches to the edge, and when you open it...

...it pulls anything that's attached to the other end. How cool is that?! A few of the DC members have used the Balloon die with this set and I couldn't wait to try it myself. The gorgeous World's Fair paper from Graphic 45 is perfect for the theme.

I used Karen's new What's Up stamp set to create the greeting, which is perfect for a graduation card, or any card for a new venture. I used Elizabeth Craft Designs' new Soft Finish Cardstock in Dusky Sky for the card base, and the new Pull Card Edges make decorating the front so easy!

This is one of those cards that you absolutely have to see in action. So cool!! I just love how this turned out.

The supplies I used can be found at Elizabeth Craft Designs and Simon Says Stamp via the links below.

Hot Air Balloon Pull Card Edges What's Up? Clear Stamps Soft Finish Cardstock, Dusky Sky Soft Finish Cardstock, Spring Green Graphic 45 WORLD'S FAIR 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501176 EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01 *Zip Dry PAPER GLUE Permanent Adhesive Paper Arts Sizzix MAGNETIC PLATFORM FOR WAFER-THIN DIES Accessory 656499

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Make sure you check out Karen's blog on Wednesday for loads of inspiration from the team as well as a brand new video from Karen!

Pop it Ups Teacup Birthday Card

Hi all! Today I'm sharing a quick and easy card I made for my friend, Michelle's, birthday using Karen Burniston's new Cup Pop Stand die set, plus some pretty papers from Graphic 45. Michelle and I are both country girls at heart as well as tea lovers, and I thought this card would be perfect for her birthday!

I kept the front very simple, just adding one of my favorite panels from the Home Sweet Home paper collection.

As with most Pop it Ups cards, the magic is all about the inside! There are so many cool ways you could use this cup - it could be a coffee or tea cup, and can hold anything from a tea bag to an instant coffee packet. I think it would be adorable to print an invitation to a tea party and cut it into a teabag shape and have it peeking out of the cup. I might have to throw a party just to use that idea! :)

The supplies I used can be found at Elizabeth Craft Designs and Simon Says Stamp via the links below.

Cup Pop Stand Karen Burniston Farm Greetings Stamp Set Graphic 45 HOME SWEET HOME 12 x 12 Paper Pad 4501077 Graphic 45 HOME SWEET HOME 8 x 8 Paper Pad 4501076 Graphic 45 HOME SWEET HOME 6 x 6 Paper Pad 4501075 Graphic 45 HOME SWEET HOME Journaling Chipboard 4501080 Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 LACE Trimmings TH93216 Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival CARNATION RED Ink Pad AID41399 Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival WATERING CAN Ink Pad AID39006 Sizzix MAGNETIC PLATFORM FOR WAFER-THIN DIES Accessory 656499 *Tim Holtz Sizzix VAGABOND MACHINE Die Cutting Embossing Alterations 656850 *3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE GLIDER 1/4"" Adhesive Glue Gun

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Eileen Hull/Stampendous Hobbit House

Hi all! This week, the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team is joining forces with Stampendous for an 'Along the Garden Path' blog hop. For my project, I combined Eileen's Birdhouse die with the Cottage Home stamp set to create this sweet little Hobbit house, perfect for your spring decorating.

This is a very fun and easy project - here is a quick tutorial to show you how I made it:

Begin by cutting the birdhouse from cream mat board. Cut an additional piece from cream cardstock and trim as shown. We'll use this to cover the hole. Ink with Brushed Corduroy Distress ink.

Stamp house elements with Jet Black Archival ink and color with Distress markers as shown. Note: this set includes dies that weren't used in this project.

Assemble house. Paint roof piece with Forest Moss Distress paint. When dry, adhere moss to roof with hot glue and attach to house.

I have to say, I absolutely adore my little Hobbit house! I can't wait to turn a few more of Eileen's dies into sweet garden cottages.

Make sure you check out the Stampendous blog for a chance to win the stamps I used as well as die cuts from Eileen! In addition, please take a moment to view all the incredible projects the rest of the talented Inspiration Team and Stampendous team have come up with:

Stampendous Blog

Janelle Stollfus

Kristine Reynolds

Eileen Hull Blog

  Tonya Trantham
 Tracy Evans
 Anna-Karin Evaldsson
 Diana Hetherington
 Anne Redfern
 Donna Budzynski
Michelle Zerull
Lisa Hoel
Nicole Wright
Rina Gonzales

If you're ready to shop right now, the supplies I used can be found at Simon Says Stamps, Sizzix, and Amazon via the links below.

Stampendous COTTAGE HOME Clear Stamps and Die Set CSD06 Tim Holtz 9 GRID ACRYLIC BLOCKS Set to Cling Stamps 521736 *Tim Holtz Sizzix VAGABOND MACHINE Die Cutting Embossing Alterations 656850 Surebonder HIGH TEMPERATURE DETAIL MINI GLUE GUN H195 Ranger Archival Ink Pad JET BLACK AIP31468 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BRUSHED CORDUROY Ranger TIM21421 Tim Holtz Distress Paint FOREST MOSS Ranger TDD36364 Beacon 3 IN 1 ADVANCED CRAFT GLUE Crystal Clear Instant Grab Fast Dry Glue 00210 *Tim Holtz Distress Markers FESTIVE BERRIES Ranger TDM38191 Tim Holtz Distress Markers PICKET FENCE Ranger White TDM33073 *Tim Holtz Distress Markers SQUEEZED LEMONADE Ranger TDM38290 Tim Holtz Distress Markers PUMICE STONE Ranger TDM32625 Tim Holtz Distress Markers FIRED BRICK Ranger TDM32540 Tim Holtz Distress Markers SCATTERED STRAW Ranger TDM32649 Tim Holtz Distress Markers SHABBY SHUTTERS Ranger TDM32656 Tim Holtz Distress Markers BUNDLED SAGE Ranger TDM32489 Sizzix Cream Mat Board SuperMoss (21512) Sheet Moss Preserved, Fresh Green, 8oz

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