The Crafty Robins Nest

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.

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 :/

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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!

https://elizabethr-thecraftyrobin.blogspot.com/2023/01/eileen-hull-sizzix-release-party-chaper.html

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!

Blog Hop Stops;

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

Tuesday, 20 December 2022

December Round Up of my Favourite Eileen Hull Projects

I can't believe we are in December already, where did the year go.....

I always find it hard to choose my favourite top three projects created with Eileen's Dies, as I love all of them.

So after lots of coffee and several hours deciding which ones to choose, these are the three I came up with.

You can find the Fabric, Fibres and Lace Journal project HERE

https://elizabethr-thecraftyrobin.blogspot.com/2022/12/blog-post.html

You can find the Sunflower Wreath tutorial HERE

You can find the Male Inspired Journal HERE

I absolutely loved creating all of these projects, and I can't wait to share what we've been creating behind the scenes ready for the launch of the new Chapter 1 Dies in January.

Happy Crafting, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Elizabeth x

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

Sparkle and Shine with Eileen Hull Designs

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This month at Eileen Hull Designs it's Sparkle and Shine all the way!

I've put the Geometric Box together using Matboard covered with gorgeous metallic paper from the DCWV Palms and Ferns pad.

I love the geometric pattern and it coordinates beautifully with Eileen's Geometric Box Die.

I cut Sunflowers out in gold card, gave them a little petal shaping and built them up into a huge flower. And I couldn't resist the sparkly gold gem stone for the centre. The edges of the box have a little of the Sizzix Gold Luster Wax on them. I love how it finished off a project, and of course it smells fabulous!

And hiding inside of my beautiful box is a reed defuser so it smells as good as it looks, and is ready for Christmas blending in beautifully with the other decorations.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

Tuesday, 18 October 2022

Autumn Sunflower Wreath Tutotial for Eileen Hull Designs

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Eileen's new Sunflower Die is the perfect addition to an already fantastic collection of Dies.

It's perfect for this time of year to bring in a blast of colour to your decor, when all plants in the garden are dying back and the nights are drawing in. The sun no longer shines through my kitchen window, and it's miserable!

I used Sizzix Card Stock as I love the texture and the colours are just gorgeous.

I recycled a previously decorated 25cm wreath. I started by stripping off the old faded decorations. I wasn't too bothered about any pieces that were damaged, as they would be covered up with the new paper.

I cut out a selection of Sunflowers in various shades of Orange, Yellows and Browns and of course some Green Leaves.

I found some sunny Yellow floral paper that had been in my stash for way too many years (not the only one guilty of that .............am I?).

I cut the paper into strips roughly about 1 1/2" wide and wrapped them around the wreath form, gluing them at the back. The strips are at a slight angle, so as they fill the wreath they create a slight stepped effect rather than trying to get them perfectly flat.

Keep on wrapping the paper until the wreath is totally covered.

Now it's time to play with all thos die cuts and build your Sunflowers....

I added a piece of Burlap/Hessian to create a loop to hang the wreath from, and added my Sunflowers, arranging the leaves in between.

Such an easy upcycle, but it brings a lovely bright splash of colour into my now shaded, dark Autumn kitchen.

Hope you have a go, don't forget to share your projects with us in the Eileen Hull Fan Group on Facebook, the link is below.

Happy Crafting,

Elizabeth xxx