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Eileen Hull Treasure Box Journal Tutorial | Part 2

August 30, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back this week with part two of the “What’s in the box?”-The Treasure Box that is! I created a journal with the bottom half of the Treasure Box Diecut. It actually fits inside of the project that I shared last week. If you missed that post you can find it HERE. Anyways, let’s get started!

First, I cut out two of the bottom halves and a partial from the Treasure Box Diecut. I puzzled out how I was going to put the journal together. Then, I ditched the partial piece I cut out.

Next, I measured an inch from the tab, marked with a pencil and cut off.

I glued one of the side tabs to the other cover. This was when I realized I needed to cut down the height of the journal. I measured an inch from the crease in the cover, marked with a pencil and cut. I did this on both ends of the cover.

I glued the tabs to each end of the cover. I cut one of the flaps down even more. I did this so the closure with Brads would close.

I used the Bookbinding and Label Thinlits and cut one hinge out. I cut in half and use both to create the hinge for the inside of the journal.

I used an assortment of cardstock, vintage book pages and dies for the base of the inside pages.

I used the medium size tag from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits through out the journal. I decorated with bits of lace, scraps of cardstock, and premade flowers. I also used leaves and a mini person from the Mini Paper Dolls.

I created a little pocket that I stuffed with a file folder and mini journaling cards.

I used the mini envelope as a pocket and stuffed with folded cardstock and tags.

I embossed a piece of cardstock with the Lace Embossing Folder. I lightly inked with chalk ink and added a circle punch and a button to the front and tags inside.

I love how all the pages turned out!

I used lace, ric rac, various cardstocks and a fussy cut feather to decorate the cover. I finished by adding loops of thread and a premade flower.

If you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately, see what her team has created with the Treasure Box Diecut.

You can find the latest post HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Treasure Box Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Bookbinding and Label Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Lace Embossing Folder

Diecut Machine

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstock

Chipboard

Vintage Book Pages

Various Embellishments

Lace, Ric Rac, Trim and Thread

Closure

Brads

Crop-A-Dile

Mini Paper Dolls

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer. You should also verify with each provider, or party in question. This blog contains affiliate links. Clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs. Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Friday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

Versatile Treasure Box Craft Tutorial Part 1

August 19, 2024

Hi everyone! Wow! It’s hard to believe that this month is almost over and this is my first project of the month. I’m back from a much needed vacation, renewed, focused and ready to craft.

This month’s theme over on Eileen Hull’s blog is, “What’s in the box?”-The Treasure Box that is! This Scoreboard Treasure Box Diecut is extremely versatile. The team is showing so many different ways to use the treasure box. Anyways, let’s get started!

First, I applied an Adhesive Sheet to both sides of Chipboard. I removed the backing from the adhesive sheets and placed patterned cardstock to both sides of the chipboard. I then placed it onto the Treasure Box Diecut. I placed the diecut between two cutting plates. I ran it through the Diecut Machine.

Side note, I cut out two top/bottom, larger sides of the box and lid. Since I would be using metal hardware, I didn’t cut out the hinges the handle.

I glued all the cut pieces together. I did leave the top piece off the lid since I needed to punch holes into it. It’s almost impossible if you are using a Crop-A-Dile to punch the hole. Once I placed and marked with a pencil the holes for the closures and hinges I punched holes.

Instead of placing the hinges on the “long side” of the box I chose to do the short side. I adhered the top piece to the outside of the lid. I didn’t like seeing the tabs exposed on the inside. So, I cut two more top/bottom pieces. Then, I glued them to the inside. Next, I secured the closure and hinges with Long Fasteners. I adhered trim to the inside to cover the prongs of the brads and the feet to the box.

The bird and berries images was what was leftover from the cardstock I had used to cover the box. I fussy cut the bird and berries a part. I shaped some of the berries and leaves with a Stylus. I also shaped the wings of the bird. Then, I glued them to the lid. I dug into my stash and added a few flowers and loops of thread to the lid. I also placed a tiny gem in the center of a fussy cut flower.

I guess you noticed in the title of my blog post this is a part one? I’m creating something to go inside of this treasure box using the diecut but not the way it’s intended. Be sure to come back later on in the week for the second part where I’ll reveal what I’ve made.

Also if you hadn’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately you can find her latest posts HERE and HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Treasure Box Diecut

Diecut Machine

Adhesive Sheet

Chipboard

Patterned Cardstock

Jewelry Box Closure and Feet

Trim

Flowers, Gem and Thread

Tim Holtz: Long Fasteners (brads)

Crop-A-Dile

Stylus

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Monday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

Ephemera Book Journal Tutorial with Notebook Diecut and Painterly Blooms by Eileen Hull

July 24, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back this week with a journal I created using the Notebook Diecut and Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits by Eileen Hull. I love using the notebook diecut because it’s so quick and easy to put together. So, let’s get started!

I used the Flowers and Lace Cut and Create Ephemera Book by Calico Collage for the cover, pages and ephemera for the inside of the journal. If you don’t have a printer or your printer is on the fritz this is an easy solution. Everything is printed for you but in book form. The only thing you need to do is be “careful” when taking the book apart.

First, I took apart the book and selected the pages I wanted to use in my journal. Next I applied Adhesive Sheets to the front and back of a piece of Chipboard, placed the selected pages on top of the adhesive sheets. I placed the chipboard on top of the Notebook Diecut, placed in-between the cutting plates and ran through the Diecut Machine.

I cut papers from the ephemera book along with an envelope . I also used an old book page and grid paper for the inside pages.

I punched holes in all the papers and in the spine of the journal and sewed all five papers along with an envelope to the inside spine and tied off. Then I glued the envelope together.

There are several cut a parts in the ephemera book. I tucked cards in a floral pocket that I had fussy cut from the book and glued to the page.

Some of the cut a parts I “wrapped” around the page to create a flap and pocket to hold journaling cards.

I had fussy cut a doily which was actually too big for the journal so I folded one end up to create a little pocket to hold journaling cards.

There’s more tuck spots for ephemera and the backside of the envelope!

I chose to add some folded papers from the book along with a journaling card to the envelope. The opposite page I dressed up with cut a parts and washi tape.

I think this is my favorite spread in the whole journal! I love the “be fearless” and butterfly and on the opposite page I created a mini journal with one of the cut a parts…so many tiny bits and pieces in it.

I turned a banner from my stash into a tuck spot.

I kept these page pretty simple with a few cut a parts and a bit of pom pom trim.

The last page and inside cover I kept plain for journaling or adding photos.

The cover I decorated with an assortment of laces, scraps of cardstock, corrugated cardboard, and fussy cut pieces from the book. I also had two flowers and a leaf cut from the Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits. I shaped with a Stylus before gluing the flowers on top of each other and adding a leaf to the back of the flower. This was the perfect finishing touch to the cover.

I absolutely love using the ephemera book to create this journal. Everything coordinated and took a lot of the guess work out of does this go together or not. Also if you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog lately you can her latest post HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull:Notebook Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits

Calico Collage: Flowers and Lace Cut and Create Ephemera Book

Diecut Machine

Adhesive Sheets

Chipboard

Crop-A-Dile

Stylus

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks, Book Page and Grid Paper

Lace and Pom Pom Trim

Needle and Thread

Washi Tape

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull, Scrapbook.com and Calico Collage Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Wednesday is great and enjoy creating!

DIY Watercolor Flowers and Lattice Stencils Notebook

July 11, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back with my first post of the month using the Painterly Blooms and Back Ground Thinlits, Watercolor Flowers and Lattice Stencils, Notebook Diecut, along few others dies and a embossing folder, all by Eileen Hull. Have you ever had a project that didn’t turn out the way you envisioned it? This notebook was a complete “train wreck” and nothing turned out the way it was supposed to. But I was determined to make it work and not trash what I had started. Anyways, let’s get started!

First, I used washi tape to place the lattice stencil from the Watercolor Flowers and Lattice Stencils onto a piece of Watercolor Paper. I inked an Art Dauber with Brown Chalk Ink and inked over the stencil.

Second, this is where the “train started to derail”, I had to move the stencil so I could cover all the watercolor paper. Guess what? I didn’t realize I didn’t line up the stencil.

Third, I had another idea on how I wanted to do the cover but I had to switch it up. Maybe I will do another notebook with the lattice with the original idea I had. Anyways, I decided to use a box cutter knife and cut out the messed up area on the stencil along with some random areas to make it look intentional. But before I cut anything out I placed an Adhesive Sheet onto the back of the watercolor paper. Side note…the adhesive sheet and the watercolor paper is very thick which made it hard to cut through everything. Will I do anything like this again? Hopefully not, my hand hurt from all the cutting.

Fourth, I peeled the backing from the adhesive sheet and placed in onto a piece of patterned cardstock.

Fifth, I placed the cardstock/watercolor paper onto the Notebook Diecut. Guess what I did? I placed the watercolor paper side “up” on the diecut so my “creases” were on what should be the inside cover. Ugh! I folded against the creases and that is why the spine looks a little ragged.

Sixth, I adhered a patterned cardstock to the inside since it didn’t exactly match the cover. But guess what? I didn’t cut the patterned cardstock to completely cover the inside cover.

Seventh, So, I embossed plain cardstock with the Lace 3D Embossing Folder and glued those to both inside covers. I glued a bit of ribbon to add detail to the inside.

I had a plain notebook that I removed the cover and punched holes with a Crop-A-Dile into the notebook and spine.

Eighth, I tied the notebook to the spine with jute. I added a little adhesive before placing the button from the Card Case Diecut and securing and tying to the spine.

Ninth, I gathered tulle, trim and lace and glued to the lower corner of the notebook. I had the label from the Card Caddy Diecut in my stash. I inked the edges of it with gold ink and placed on top of the trim.

Tenth, I cut three flowers and leaves from the Painterly Blooms and Back Ground Thinlits and shaped with a Stylus . I adhered the three flowers on top of each other and the leaves to the back before gluing to the label. I finished by adding a gem to the center of the flower and loops of thread.

This notebook is easy to make and the perfect size to fit in your purse for quick note taking or lists. Also if you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog you can find the latest posts HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Painterly Blooms and Back Ground Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Watercolor Flowers and Lattice Stencils

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notebook Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Lace 3D Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Card Case Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Card Caddy Diecut

Diecut Machine

Watercolor Paper

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Brown and Gold Inks

Jute, Thread, Tulle, Lace and Trim

Gem

Adhesive Sheet

Art Daubers

Scissors

Paper Cutter

Stylus

Xacto Knife

Notebooks

Crop-A-Dile

Beacon Adhesive: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Thursday is great and enjoy creating!

Create Vibrant Drawers with Eileen Hull Dies – Easy Tutorial

June 21, 2024

Hi everyone! I’ve been under the weather this past week and wasn’t even sure I would get a blog post up by Friday. But I’m feeling better and wanted to share this colorful set of drawers I created. I used the Stacking Drawer Diecut, Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits, Watercolor Flowers and Lattice Stencils and the Folio Page, Pocket and Flowers Thinlits, all by Eileen Hull. So let’s get started!

First, I applied Adhesive Sheets to both sides of Mat Board, then plain and patterned cardstock on either side of the mat board and placed onto the Stacking Drawer Diecut. I sandwiched between cutting plates and run through the Diecut Machine. Side note, I cut three drawers, six bottoms and two sleeves. The two sleeves I did not cover the outside with patterned cardstock but I did add a plain cardstock to the inside before cutting. The outside step will come later.

Second, I “peeled” the tabs so once I put the drawers together they would lay flat. The bottom inside of the drawer I applied glue to the tabs and placed one of the bottoms on top and once dry I applied adhesive to the tabs on the bottom of the drawer and covered with another bottom.

Third, I glued each sleeve together. Side note, I did add a “shim” of cardstock to either side of each sleeve. This keeps the drawer from falling out. I adhered all sleeves on top of each other.

Fourth, I cut two sleeves from patterned cardstock and adhered around the set of drawers.

Fifth, I used the Watercolor Flowers and Lattice Stencils to create violets. I taped the first stencil to a piece of Watercolor Paper and used a Blending Tool to apply a violet ink. The second stencil I placed over the inked area and used a darker purple ink. The third stencil I completed the same steps but this time used a light green for the leaves and centers of the flowers.

Sixth, I placed the Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits onto the stenciled flowers and leaves and run through the diecut machine.

Seventh, I shaped four of the flowers and a few of the leaves from the Painterly Blooms and glued three on top of each other. I cut two snippets of lace and adhered to the top of the drawers and placed the shaped flowers and leaves on top of that.

I cut two of the large and one small circle flowers from the Folio Page, Pocket and Flowers Thinlits, shaped and adhered around the Painterly Blooms. I added gems and Pearls to the centers of the circle flowers. I finished by adding bows made of thread.

You could add trinkets to each of the drawers and give as a gift. There are so many possibilities with this diecut! What would you add if you made one?

Also if you have any questions about this project please let me know and if you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately you can find the latest post HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Stacking Drawer Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Watercolor Flowers and Lattice Stencils

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Folio Page, Pocket and Flowers Thinlits

Diecut Machine

Mat Board

Adhesive Sheets

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Watercolor Paper

Stylus

Lace and Thread

Shades of Purple and Green Inks

Blending Tool

Pearls and Gems

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Friday is great and enjoy creating!

Eileen Hull Treasure Box Diecut: Creative Project Inspiration

June 13, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back this week with the reveal of my first project I created using the re-released Treasure Box Diecut and the new Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits. I also used a few dies all by Eileen Hull.

For some odd reason I didn’t do step by step photos…sorry…I guess I was in the moment of creating away. Well, anyways let’s get started!

First, I covered both sides of two pieces of Mat Board with patterned cardstock (you will have to have two of each of the dies). I placed the mat board onto the Treasure Box Diecut, and sandwiched in-between two plates and run through the Diecut Machine.

I put the box together. Side note, if you can’t figure how to put the box together Eileen Hull has lives on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram every Tuesday and Thursday. If you don’t catch the lives you can go to the replays to watch how to’s. Or you can join Eileen’s Facebook group for lots of inspiration, you can find the group HERE. Just be sure to fill out the questions to join.

Second, I punched holes with a Crop-A-Dile in the lid and the box for the hinges and clasp. Side note, I used wash tape to hold the hinges and clasp in place while marking the first set of holes. I attached the hardware with brads. I added a decorative trim to cover the pongs of the brads.

Third, I glued the feet to the bottom of the box.

Fourth, I cut flowers and leaves from the Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits, Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits, Sunflower Diecut and the Folio Page, Pocket and Flowers Thinlits. I used the middle flower from the Sunflower Diecut and the flower from the Folio Page, Pocket and FlowersThinlits to create the largest flower on top of the box.

I used the tweezers from the Stylus Kit to shape the petals of the larger flower and the largest stylus to the center of flower, including the smaller flowers, before gluing each on top of each other. I cut two leaves from the Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits, shaped and adhered to the back of the flower before adding to the top of the box.

I cut several flowers and leaves from the Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits. I shaped the flowers with a stylus to create three different types of flowers. I glued together, added leaves, gems and Pearls to the center of each flower before placing onto the box. I I finished by added lace, bows made of thread and pearl top push pins.

I would love to hear your comments on this project or if you have questions please leave them below. Also if you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog to see the latest projects from her team, you can find that post HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Treasure Box Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Sunflower Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Folio Page, Pocket and Flowers Thinlits

Diecut Machine

Mat Board

Various Cardstocks

Trim, Thread, Lace

Pearls

Gems and Pearl Top Push Pins

Stylus

Clasp and Feet

Crop-A-Dile

Scissors

Paper Cutter

Beacon Adhesive: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Thursday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

Get Inspired with Eileen Hull’s Latest Scoreboards Dies and Stencils

June 3, 2024

Hi everyone! It’s June and it’s time for a release by Eileen Hull and Sizzix! This collection combines three classic Eileen Hull Sizzix Scoreboards dies and two new designs- a four layer stencil and coordinating Thinlits that cuts a portion of the stencil!

The three Scoreboards dies are the Treasure Box, Stacking Drawer and Notebook. The fun thing about this set is that they work together but also stand alone.

I will be sharing sneak peeks of my upcoming projects with these dies, thinlits and stencils later this month.

The Treasure Box measures 3 1/4” x 5 1/4” x 4” and holds index cards, two stacks of ATC’s, a whole row of journaling cards and anything else you care to add.

The Stacking Drawer fits a set of three drawers perfectly inside the Treasure Box to create a great storage solution for desk supplies, hair accessories, small collections, jewelry and much more. It also makes a great little gift box for something special!

The Notebook is a favorite because of how quick and easy it is to create. One pass through the Big Shot and you have a book cover! It measures 5” x 3 1/2” x 3/4”. Cover with paper, fabric, metal or cut from leather. So many ways to use this.

The Watercolour Flowers and Lattice Stencils is based on a watercolor I did. There are three stencil layers to give dimension and then a fourth layer versatile lattice design that can also be used to create a plaid pattern!

Painterly Blooms and Background is a die that perfectly die cuts the flowers you have just stenciled so no fussy cutting needed plus there are extra flower shapes so you can layer them for dimensional florals.

Eileen and her team hopes you will watch our release party on June 4 at noon Eastern to see lots of samples and alternate ideas for ways to use this die! There will be a GIVEAWAY! Also you can find the die bundles here in Eileen’s Etsy Shop.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Treasure Box Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Stacking Drawer Box Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notebook Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Watercolour Flowers and Lattice Stencils

Diecut Machine

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is awesome and enjoy creating!

Creative Tag Making with Eileen Hull Silverware 3D Embossing Folder

May 23, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back with another tag. I had actually created this last week but I had family obligations that kept me away from blogging. So I’m sharing a week late and hopefully next week I can double up and do two posts instead of one.

Anyways, I used the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits, Silverware 3D Embossing Folder and the Faux Postage Thinlits, all by Eileen Hull, to create this tag. So let’s get started!

First, I cut two of the largest tags from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits since I will have to glue these back to back. I placed the aqua color tag into the Silverware 3D Embossing Folder, place between one of the plates and platform and run through the Diecut Machine.

I lightly inked the raised edges with a green chalk ink. Next I applied Rose Gold Luster Wax over random areas of the tag. I also adhered both tags back to back before jumping into decorating the embossed side.

Second, I went through my pile of scraps and came across two partials of the Faux Postage Thinlits, a circle punch, “delicious” sentiment and a few long skinny scraps of cardstock. I adhered all those to the base of the tag.

Third, I stamped an image of silverware onto a piece of cardstock but I only fussy cut the spoon out and lightly inked with a brown chalk ink. The stamp set I used is from Tim Holtz: Nature Cling Stamps which is retired.

I fussy cut an image of a woman with a rabbit head from a itKuPiLLimaginarium Printable. I also used a box cutter and cut around the hand so I could place the spoon in the hand before gluing to the tag to finish this side.

Fourth, for the other side of the tag I used the negative of a circle that I had punched out, seven image and several scraps of patterned cardstock and glued to the tag.

Fifth, I picked a woman image from the Mini Paper Dolls and adhered to the tag. I dug into my stash flowers and glued to the skirt of the woman. I also added a button and thread to the center of the flower to finish.

If you have any questions or comments please leave them below. Also if you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately you can find the latest post HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Silverware 3D Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Faux Postage Thinlits

Diecut Machine

Tom Holtz: Mini Paper Dolls

itKuPiLLimaginarium Printable

Stampers Anonymous/Tim Holtz: Nature Cling Stamps (retired)

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Green and Brown Chalk Inks

Rose Gold Luster Wax

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Paper Flower, Thread and Button

Scissors

Paper Cutter

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull, Scrapbook.com and A Cherry on Top Store Products.

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Thursday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

Eileen Hull Diecuts: Throwback Projects and Flashback Ideas

May 13, 2024

Hi everyone! This month Sizzix released three retired diecuts by Eileen Hull. These diecuts that have been re-released are the Notebook Diecut, the Stacking Drawers Diecut and the Treasure Box Diecut. You can combined the Drawers and the Treasure Box or the Notebook and the Treasure Box for an assortment of cool projects.

I wanted to do a throwback/flashback using these diecuts in projects I created a few years ago. A side note, the links on the original blog posts most of the products are now retired but I have included a small supply list below.

First up, I used the Notebook Diecut to create this fun little book to jot down notes. The link for this project is HERE.

Second project, I dressed up the Treasure Box Diecut with feet, clasp and corner protectors for the perfect gift. You can find that project HERE.

Third project, if you have been following me for any length of time you know I like to use the diecuts in ways that you wouldn’t think to use them. This project is no exception! I used the “sleeve” from the Stacking Drawers Diecut to create a mini album. You can find this project HERE.

If you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog to see what her team has created or been following Eileen’s adventures in the UK you can find the latest post HERE. Also please let me know in the comment section below which is your favorite project.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notebook Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Stacking Drawers Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Treasure Box Diecut

Diecut Machine

Mat Board

Adhesive Sheets

Scissors

Paper Cutter

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Monday is great and enjoy creating!

Learning to Fly Tag

May 10, 2024

Hi everyone! I am back this week with another tag. I didn’t have a lot of time so it’s an uber quick and easy project using the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits by Eileen Hull. So let’s get started!

First, I cut two of the largest tags from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits since these cardstocks had no design on the back. I glued those together.

I gathered a pink and orange strip of cardstock and adhered to the tag. I dug into my basket of chipboard embellishments and found a bird image, corner protector and a small flower circle.

Second, I matted the bird image with a piece of patterned cardstock, along with a polkadot scrap of cardstock and a scrap of Crochet diecut from the Crochet 2 Thinlits and glued all to the tag.

Third, I finished by adding a circle mat to the flower circle, a small yellow rose I had cut from a piece of cardstock and a “learning to fly” sticker sentiment to the tag.

Fourth, for the back of the tag, I adhered two patterned strips of cardstock to the tag. I pulled the mason jar image from my basket and glued to the tag.

Fifth, I picked out the little sitting boy and the little girl from the pack of Mini Paper Dolls and adhered the boy on top of the jar and the little girl next to the jar to finish the tag.

If you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s for the latest creative inspiration from her team you can find the latest post HERE.