Halloween in Wonderland for Eileen Hull Box Extraviganza

 

This was such a simple fun project to do using Eileen's Slotted Treat Box. I only needed the large section of the box to be cut from matboard as I wasn't going to use the lid or handles.

I found a pad of 8"x8" Graphic45 Halloween in Wonderland in my stash with images that are perfect for creating a scene within the box it's self. The main scene is Alice looking at the Queen who is sending her through the keyhole to the Palace.

All the sides of the box are covered in paper from the collection, and the Mad Hatter was fussy cut from another full picture.

I used Sizzix Crepe Paper (fabulous stuff) to create the Red Roses,from the florals in  Eileen's Envelope, Folder & Flowers die set (another must have!). but of course as it's Halloween the Roses are a dark shade of Magenta with Midnight Blue Glass Glitter for a wonderful sheen.

I had selected brass feet to add to the box, but in true Alice in Wonderland style, they've walked off never to be seen again........

Happy Crafting,

Elizabeth x

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Steampunk Spells

 
This month I've created a Steampunk themed journal using Eileen's new Field Notes & Specimen Card Die.

I've used Graphic45 papers from my stash and created flowers from crepe paper using dies from Eileen's Envelope, Folder & Flowers set. I cut an assortment of dies out in black card and embossed them with the new Keys 3D embossing folder. A quick swipe of the gorgeous gold Luster Wax from Sizzix and they make the perfect Steampunk embellishment.

I hope you enjoy a flip through my journal.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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Eileen Hull Designs and Scrapbook.com

 

 

Introducing a new die collection designed just for scrapbook.com! You will find lots of ways to use these dies whether you like making cards, journals or home decor. Each die coordinates with the set but also stands alone, giving you good value!

The Card Caddy is a ScoreBoards die, specially designed to cut and score thick material like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt and fabric, creating a sturdy base for other coordinating dies in the collection. The Caddy assembles in minutes. Use the die to create a card box, container for food gifts, holiday packaging or stationery, art journal, planners and cards- all this from one die!

Each of the three coordinating Thinlits sets fit perfectly on the box- cover with paper or fabric and create a special box of cards for yourself, friends or family!

Everyday Tags & Labels includes 13 dies: labels, tags, snowflake, flowers, and stars- everything you need throughout the year to add to gifts, cards, tags and journals!

The Floral Silhouettes die has 12 elements: floral borders and swag, individual layering flowers and centers and delicate foliage. Make the flowers in layers, or cut from watercolor paper and paint each flower by hand! Flowers work on everything and these are the cutest shapes!

The Starlit Village & Card Panel die set comes with ten dies: two rows of small houses, individual houses, moon, star cluster and Warm Wishes sentiment. These dies make a gorgeous Christmas village- or paint a pastel row to make beach cottages- it’s all up to you!

These dies are only available at scrapbook.com so buy while they still have some!
Schedule for featured dies:
Week 1 Card Caddy
Week 2 Starlit Village & Card Panel
Week 3 Floral Silhouettes
Week 4 Everyday Tags & Labels

 

How fabulous are those and for more inspiration join in with Eileen's Team on the Blog Hop.

LIST OF HOP STOPS:

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Jennie Atkinson
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Maggi Harding
Karen Bearse
Susie Bentz
Tonya Trantham
Sue Eldred
Pam Bray
Madeline Arendt
Elizabeth Robinson - you are here
Teresita Arvelo

Don’t miss the Release Party on Friday, July 28th at 12pm EST and 5pm UK !

Find the live Release Party on Eileen’s YouTube channel or her FaceBook page! It will be streaming concurrently on both platforms. Don’t miss the fun!

 

 

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

Eileen Hull Chapter Three Realease party

 

We are all super excited for the launch of Eileen's new Chapter Three releases. Here's what Eileen has to say about them.....

The Bigz Plus Slotted Treat Box measures 6 1/2” x 5” x 3 1/2” and can hold so many things- a set of cards, journals, doll clothes, ephemera storage or you can even use it as a gift box! This is a Scoreboards die which is specially designed to cut and score thick material like matboard, chipboard, leather, felt, fabric and metal. *A 9” wide machine is required to cut this die.

The Field Notes and Specimen Card die is a Bigz XL die that holds 5” x 7” pages or photos- a new orientation! The Specimen Card may be used to hold photos, as a journaling card or a shaker. Holes are pre-cut into the book spine which is adjustable from 1/2” to 1 1/2 in width. *XL Cutting Pads will be needed to cut the book cover.

The Envelope, Folder & Flowers Thinlits dies is made up of nine dies- an adorable mini envelope, file folder, set of small, medium and large hearts, and a large and small flower and leaf set. This die set will be perfect to create ephemera using your scraps!

The Keys 3D Embossing Folder is special to me. The keys all came from my Dad’s house. The names on the keys had to be removed because of possible copyright issues, but I love the idea of stamping or writing words on them. The detail on this is beautiful and I can’t wait to add Luster Wax to make the design pop!

If you want to add the info about the Release Parrty/giveaway, here you go:

Join us for our Chapter 3 Release Party on Tuesday, July 11 at 12:00 pm ET! It will be streamed on Eileen Hull Designs on Facebook and Eileen’s YouTube channel. Meet my team and see their fantastic makes using these dies and make sure to follow our blog hop. We have prizes! Just comment in the Release Party chat and let us know which is your new favorite die or folder and what you would make with it and be eligible to win something from this collection!

I had great fun creating two Field Note Journals. They are filled with the Envelope, Folder and Flower die cuts in the gorgeous 49&Market Rouge and Curators Botanical collections.

You can have a closer look at them over on my YouTube Channel.

 

Here are the links you need for the Blog Hop and don't forget to check out Eileen's Blog also.

 

Pam Bray
Jennie Atkinson
Sarah Lizzie
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Maggi Harding
Karen Bearse

Elizabeth Robinson You are Here
Susie Bentz
Teresita Arvelo
Cheryl Bodkin-Waters

Tonya Trantham
Sue Eldred 

So have fun joining in with the Blog Hop and I'll see you on the live with Eileen.

Happy Crafting,

Elizabeth x

Journal Fodder with Eileen Hull's Dies

 

This month over at Eileen Hull Designs we are creating Journal Fodder. I love doing this and having those elements ready to pop into a new journal is great. I chose three colours of plain cardstock to coordinate with the super pretty paper pack from P13. I die cut Mini Slimline and Tickets, Journaling Card and Envelope and also Shadowbox Elements.

I used the same dies to cut out the Birdhouse papers and then I set to work fussy cutting out the elements from the paper pack. Then it was playtime! Using the Die Cuts I auditioned the fussy cuts and die cut pieces to create journal fodder. So fun and very easy to do.

The envelope has a journal card and is decorated on both sides, so it can bed added into a journal as a flip pocket.

The oval die cut makes a really interesting shape to add into the mix along with a tab and layered fussy cut pieces.

The long slim die cut from the Mini Slimline and Tickets set makes a fabulous background and will be a great side pocket.

These papers are so beautiful that they don't need anything else adding, just use them as they've been die cut.

Again just have fun layering up the die cuts and playing with the plain colours with the patterned paper.

I love all the Birdhouses in this collection they are so pretty and very different to my normal choice of paper.

So there you have it my little collection all ready to be added into a new journal.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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Die Cutting Mania - A Very Unusual Surface!

 

Leather has to be one of my favourite substrates to work with. The Sizzix Bigz Dies make lite work of chomping their way through, leaving a beautiful clean edge.

I ran the Card Case Die through twice and build up my journal, just as you would a card/paper based one.

Then I added the Rouge Adoptions Rub On's onto the cover before using my trusty Speed Bond glue for the assembly as it's strong and grips quickly.

I created mini note books with the gorgeous Rouge Adoptions paper collection from 49&Market. The papers are stunning and compliment the colour of the leather perfectly. The bookplates are from the Library Pocket Die set and of course Eileen's making Plans stamp set lives on my desk!

I adhered the inside pockets ready for the note books.

And then added a hole to the Card Case spine using the smallest hole on the Crop-o-Dile.

I decided to create a fastening by gluing two buttons back to back, so the leather was on the outside. Then I stitched them onto the two smaller spines using waxed linen thread. I tied a piece of ribbon and silver thread to one side and used it to wrap around the other button to create the closure.

Simple but effective.

Gosh I love those Rub On's they are so pretty. You have to take your time applying them to a textured surface but it's well worth it.

To finish off I created a dangle for the spine with Crystal Beads, Jump Rings and of course Buttons, so showing the leather side and some the beautiful pink suede side.

When my friend asked me a few weeks ago if I'd like some leather from her old sofa that was being recycled I jumped at the chance. The old sofa was worn out but the leather on the underside was like new, and an absolutely gorgeous colour.

So did you guess what my unusual substrate was? I can definately say I've never used part of a sofa to create a journal before!

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x