Tuesday 24 January 2023

The NoseGay Fabric Journal for Eileen Hull Designs

 

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Today I'm sharing another version of a fabric journal created using Eileen's new Frame Pocket Journal Die.

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I cut out all of the pieces from a recycled canvas tote bag that was no longer in use. It's a real heavy weight but the Sizzix Bigz Dies chomp their way through with ease!

I stitched (by machine) the covers and flap together. I ran several lines of stitches down the spine to reinforce it. Sadly in my techinical disaster of last week that photo got lost :/

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For the lining, I used the outside cover as a template and cut around the gorgeous Cather Holden Fabric. I love this design and it's perfect for a journal cover.

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I decided where I wanted the inner pockets to be. One created from the actual pocket and the other from the inner part of the frame pocket to create a smaller version. These were stitched onto the lining fabric by machine.

Next came the fun part, deciding what to use to decorate the outer cover of the journal. I found a wide piece of lace that was the perfect width for the cover and made a fabulous base layer. Then I had fun auditioning elements cut out from Cathe Holden fabric along with more pieces of lace.

Once I was happy with my design, I pinned everything down, quickly before it moved!

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I handstitched everything in to place using a small stitch. I don't mind being able to see these stitches as for me it's all part of the design.

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Then I had to descide which colour threads I wanted to add, so again auditions were held.

The winners were chosen, and the hand stitching began.

Boy I did a lot of French Knots!

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To finish off I sandwiched a piece of Sari Silk Ribbon folded in half between the inner and outer fabrics to create a tie. Then I stitched the two covers together by machine. All of my messy stitching was then hidden on the inside.

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I love how a little pop of colour from the stitches brings everything together.

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So there you have my Stitched NoseGay Journal all ready for an insert.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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Tuesday 3 January 2023

Eileen Hull Sizzix Release Party Chaper One 2023

 

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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!
Introducing the Ch. 1 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection!
Let's start with the ScoreBoards Frame Pocket Journal- this is a Bigz Plus die so you will need a 9” cutting machine. 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! These extra pieces may be used in many of my other journals or they can be used independently. The die may also be configured in a few different ways so watch the blog and Facebook live shows for ideas.
There are two Thinlits sets that coordinate with the Journal. You asked for a new alphabet- you got it- and I added numbers too! 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.
The other Thinlits set is the Library Pocket, ATC Card and Tab die- a journal essential! Use the ATC card die to knock out a bunch of Artist Trading Card bases and add the library pocket to package it up to swap. The Tab die is perfect to add to the Journal pages or on the ATC.
The last item is a 3D embossing folder called Tablecloth which was inspired by a crocheted cotton piece from Eileen's Mom. This adds beautiful texture and dimension to card backgrounds, book pages or tags!
 
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I created a fabric journal using recycled canvas tote and also my beautiful Cathe Holden fabrics. You can have a closer look at it HERE on my YouTube channel.
 
 
There will also be a giveaway so make sure to watch our live on Facebook and/or YouTube. Comment in the chat and tell us what you would create with these dies, then you will be eligible to win a Chapter 1 die/embossing folder!
 
Thanks everyone and Happy New Year!

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