Using Leftovers for Eileen Hull Inspiration

 

Guilty as charged I hoard left-over pieces from die cutting..................well you never know when they will come in handy, do you?

So this month the teams are using up all the bits and bobs (well some of the bits and bobs anyway) of left-overs we have on our desks.

I have felt flowers and leaves from a project I created last year, or was it the year before.....and also whenever I receive a new die from Eileen I always cut it out in white cardstock, so there are a fair few of those about too.

So I set about making two journal pockets and two decorative toppers ready for a new journal. I feel there will be a white one coming up.

Isn't it amazing what you can create with no plan in mind and a pile of left-over die cuts. Don't forget to pop over to Eileen's Page where you can check out what everyones else has been creating, there are some fabulous projects there.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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Birds for May - with Eileen Hull Designs

 

 All this month over at Eileen Hull Designs we are sharing our projects created incorporating Birds in them. I love the  Wreath and Snowflake Die and it's not resticted by it's Christmas theme, after all Cardinals are not just here for one Season!

 I started by covering a Pocket Notebook in canvas, and gave it a quick coat of white gesso for tooth.

Then I added a selection of stamps from Eileens releases with Maker Forte, from the Snail Mail Inspiration and Button Cards and More sets using Black Versafine ink to create a random background. Love these stamps and they live on my desk.

I die cut the wreath pieces out of several different shades of the gorgeous Sizzix cardstock. Their colour schemes are always so pretty.

I built up the wreath and added the cardinal and a few stars, then using Bundled Sage Distress ink, I added shading around the edges.

There are three signatures created from tea dyed paper and are plain so I can make notes in the journal. The inside covers are lined with a gorgeous minty green shade again from the Sizzix cardstock pack, and of course there has to be lace and muslin for a shabby look!

Happy Crafting.

Elizabeth x

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Small Shadow Box for Eileen Hull Designs

 

I think the entire at Eileen Hull Designs has become addicted to creating with the new Shadow Boxes. I've used the smallest size and cut it out from Sizzix Cardstock, before running it back through the Big Shot Plus in the gorgeous new Mandala embossing folder. I glued the frame together and once dry added white texture paste to give a more shabby appearence.

The Flower and Leaves come as part of the small Shadow Box set, and they are perfectly sized. The papers and ephenera is a download from A Printer's Daughter Etsy Shop and designed by me.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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Eileen Hull Chapter Two Releases - The Shadow Box

 Whooo hoooooo todays the day..................

Notice something different? There are no ScoreBoards dies in this collection! This Release includes two Shadowbox Frames Thinlits sets that also include some decorative flowers and shapes. The pieces may be used interchangeably to create square and rectangular frames. The Shadowbox Elements Thinlits set contains more decorative pieces to embellish your fames with but they may also be used on cards, tags and journals! Topping it off is the Crochet Mandala 3D Embossing Folder that you will just have to have- the detail is absolutely incredible!

This set of dies is very versatile since all of the components coordinate and work together so you can create endless combinations of projects in multiple sizes and shapes. The embossing folder creates a beautiful background for all of the scenes you might want to make, in addition to all the other uses you will find for it.

Thanks for being open to new ways of creating!

GIVEAWAY: Comment on each participating designers blogs and during the live on Tuesday and let us know what you would create with these dies and you will be entered to win one of the items in the Chapter 2 release!

 

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Pam Bray
Maggi Harding
Jennie Atkinson
Lisa Hoel
Karen Bearse
Tonya Trantham
Sue Eldred
Elizabeth Robinson you are here
Jenny Marples
Madeline Arendt

 

I am totally in love with these Shadow Box Dies, they are fantastic not just for cardmakers but fablous for home decore too.

My Easter wall art was die cut from Sizzix cardstock, which started off as purple, then had a dry brushing of white gesso followed by a magical layer of the yummy Rose Gold Lustre Wax.

 I just think these frames are the perfect addition for anyone that loves to decorate their home for the Holidays.

I used Easter Images from the Graphic Fairys Premium site, aren't they adorable.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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Eileen Hull Inspiration for Fabric, Lace, Fibres and Yarns

 

This month the Eileen Hull Teams are sharing inspiration and tips on how to incorporate Fabric, Lace, Yarns and Fibres etc into your projects. I think we all have boxes of scrap pieces that we just can't throw away because they might be small, but they are just beautiful, right!

I've created a Junk Journal using Eileen's Large Journal Die, it's just the perfect size as it's an A4 Bigz Die, so you can cut lots of different substrates. The papers are the Coral Vintage Artistry from 49&Market, and just stunning. I didn;t realise when I chose the paper for the spine that I actually know where that address is........how cool is that. It's in Chester which isn't that far away from where I live.

 

 I used cotton scrim folded in half, sprayed it with starch and ran it carefully through using the Button Embossing Folder. Then I set it aside to dry naturally. You can just about see the texture in the background. I used more scrim on the spine of the journal for extra strength, and a selection of gorgeous Sari Silks to create a Tassel.I left the holes in the spine as this allowed me to attatch the Tassel and also a Metal Embellishment with ease. 

 

For a full flip through of the journal you can find the YouTube video HERE

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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Eileen Hull New Stamp Release - Topping up my Ephemera Stash

 

I am totally in love with the new stamps Eileen Hull has released through Maker Forte they are definately going to be living on my desk!

They co-ordinate beautifully with Eileens Snail Mail Die Set, so you can create your own set of stamps.

I cut out and partially stamp out my images before tearing along the perferations and adding more stamping or ink.

I also love that the background Die for the set is makes a perfectly sized Post Card.

And by using different coloured ink pads onto previously tea died papers, they look so authentic.

I really did have loads of fun creating these, and now I have a stash ready to go into my next journal.

How cute do these small ATC sized envelopes look, and again perfect for slipping into a pocket of a journal.

You can custom each one to be different, or batch make.

And the Button Cards are delightful.

An again add different colours with your stamping. But above all Enjoy...

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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Eileen Hull's New Phone Stand Die

 

I am always forgetting where I last put my phone down..................now come on I'm not the only one right?

So I've created a designated place for my phone to sit in the living room using Eileen's new Phone Stand Die. It's pretty, practical and co ordinates with my eclectic style.

I can have a Phone Stand to co ordinate with the decor in my Bedroom, Kitchen, in fact where ever I use my phone, And the best part is the angle is perfect for reading recipes, texts etc leaving my hands free.

Now I just need to remember which stand my phone is on................

So gorgeous and practical, and makes a perfect gift or fund raising project!!!!

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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