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March in Miniature: Spring Altered Spool Project

March 17, 2026

Hi everyone! I’m back with my first project of the month for Eileen Hull. The theme for the month is March in Miniature. I used the Home Sweet Home Thinlits, Windowsill Flowers and Vase Thinlits and the Bookmark, Pocket and Toppers Thinlits to altered a mini ribbon spool. Anyways, let’s get started!

A decorative paper spool featuring a cute rabbit and colorful flowers, designed by Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull.

After I had used up the ribbon that was on this spool I saved it. I thought there has to be a way to alter it into something useful.

A decorative black and white spool for ribbon designed in a flower shape, featuring the text 'ribbon' and 'the Paper Studio'.

I traced the top and bottom onto a scrap piece of patterned cardstock.

A black flower-shaped ribbon holder with 'Ribbon' text and a pen placed on a wooden surface next to a label featuring cloud shapes and a barcode.

I cut out the cardstock and glued to the top and bottom of the spool. I also inked the edges with a brown chalk ink. I cut a strip of cardstock to go around the center piece of the spool, inked and adhered around the center piece.

A decorative paper spool with a light blue and white scalloped top, placed next to a patterned strip of paper featuring pastel colors, on a wooden surface.

I cut the rabbit out of brown cardstock. Before cutting out the nose and the inside parts of the ears I applied an Adhesive Sheet to the back of a scrap of pink cardstock before cutting. I used Detail Tweezers to place the noses and the inside parts of the ears onto the rabbit. I inked the back and the belly of the rabbit with white chalk ink. I added an eye with a black marker.

A brown paper bunny cutout next to a silver metal die cut bunny, on a wooden surface with a pair of tweezers.

The first thing I did was apply glue along the bottom edge of the rabbit. I placed on top of the spool. I propped in-between a pair of Scissors and Detail Tweezers. This helped keep the rabbit upright while the glue dried.

Next I cut an assortment of leaf sprigs and flowers from the following diecuts: Home Sweet Home Thinlits, Windowsill Flowers and Vase Thinlits and the Bookmark, Pocket and Toppers Thinlits.

A handmade card featuring a brown rabbit sitting next to a pink flower and green leaves, placed on a decorative base.

I shaped all the flowers and leaf sprigs with a Stylus before adhering onto the spool. I added Gold and White Gems and Pearls Dots to the center of each flower. To finish I cut the top of a Q-Tip off and glued to the tail of the rabbit.

A small, decorative paper craft featuring a bunny surrounded by colorful flowers and green leaves, held in a person's hand.

I think this little rabbit will be the prefect shelf sitter and I can’t wait to create more. Also if you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog lately to see what her team has been up to you can find the latest post HERE.

If you have any questions or comments please leave them below.

A decorative paper craft featuring a small rabbit surrounded by colorful flowers and leaves, placed on a floral patterned spool. Designed by Tonya Trantham for Eileen Hull.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Home Sweet Home Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Windowsill Flowers and Vase Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Bookmark, Pocket and Toppers Thinlits

Diecut Machine

Scissors

Paper Cutter

Adhesive Sheet

Stylus

Detail Tweezers

Gold and White Gems and Pearls Dots

Brown and White Chalk Inks

Black Marker

Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Empty Ribbon Spool

Q -Tip

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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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, or quote should be checked with each manufacturer. Verify other representations about a product or service with the provider or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links. Clicking these links helps to support Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction. It’s at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

A decorative paper spool featuring a cute brown bunny surrounded by colorful paper flowers and green leaves, set against a textured background.

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

A decorative illustration featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed in a stylish font.

Explore the Beautifully Imperfect Collection for Card Making

October 29, 2025

Hi everyone! I want to share two quick cards I created using the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies, Tangled Threads Etched Dies and Tattered Stripes Stencils from the Beautifully Imperfect Collection by Spellbinders. I also used a few other dies and stamps from Spellbinders which I will list below.

A handmade greeting card featuring a blue stenciled background, gold zigzag patterns, and the sentiment 'love from all of us' with a heart cutout.

I haven’t many step out photos of each card because I was in the moment when creating these. Both cards measure 6″x4 1/2″ folded. I used the Tattered Stripes Stencils and stenciled the card with two different colors of blue ink from my stash.

A handmade card featuring blue and green striped patterns created with stencils, placed next to several thin stencil sheets.

I used the outer die from the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies on the stenciled image. I inked the edges with a blue ink and backed with a mat which I also inked. I placed the “love from all of us” stamp from the Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set onto MISTI Stamping Tool, inked with Black Ink and stamped onto the stenciled image.

A handmade card featuring a blue watercolored background with gold zigzag patterns and a small blue heart, captioned 'love from all of us'.

I added Foam Pop Dots on the back and placed onto the card base. I cut three of the zip zag dies from the Tangled Threads Etched Dies and glued to the card. I cut and used the heart center from the Crafty Babe Die Bundle to finish the first card.

A handcrafted greeting card featuring a blue and green striped background, adorned with golden zigzag patterns and a white heart, with the sentiment 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' printed below.

The second card I cut a background from Gold Cardstock and the script from an Alabaster Cardstock from the Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies. I inked over the script die with a brown ink. I adhered the script to the background. I added onto the card base.

Two decorative cards featuring intricate die cuts and stenciling, showcasing a blend of textured papers and gold accents.

I placed a tangled thread die from the Tangled Threads Etched Dies onto the card. I also added a flower from the Crafty Babe Die Bundle. I stamped “a little something”sentiment onto a piece of cardstock. I inked the edges and placed one edge of it under the flower. I added a Gold Gem to the center of the flower to finish.

If you have any comments or questions about both of these cards please leave below.

A decorated greeting card featuring a handwritten script design with gold accents, a pink flower embellishment, and the sentiment 'a little something' displayed prominently.

Supplies

Spellbinders: Deckled Edge Script Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Tangled Threads Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Tattered Stripes Stencils

Spellbinders: Beautifully Imperfect Collection

Spellbinders/Simple Stories: Crafty Babe Die Bundle

Spellbinders: Christmas Memories Enclosed Clear Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Black Ink

Foam Pop Dots

MISTI Stamping Tool

Gold Cardstock

Alabaster Cardstock

Gold Gem

Paper Cutter

Beacon Adhesives: Zip dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A handmade greeting card featuring a blue watercolor background, three rows of gold zigzag designs, and a heart shape with the sentiment 'LOVE FROM ALL OF US' stamped below.

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

A decorative graphic featuring a bird among colorful flowers, with the name 'Tonya' artistically displayed in a cursive font.

How to Make a Stunning Hand Sewn Strawberry Card

June 19, 2025

Hi there! I’m back with a card I created using the Felt Berry Blossom Etched Dies by Nichol Spohr and Spellbinders. You can use, fabric, felt, or in my case, cardstock with this set of dies. I love the versatility! Anyways let’s get started!

A handmade card featuring a large pink strawberry with a green leaf, accompanied by a small white flower with a yellow center and a sentiment that reads 'Find Beauty in the Simple Things,' set against a striped background.

I went with muted colored cardstock for this project. I cut one each of all the dies except the back die of the strawberry. There is no need since it will be glued to the card base. I also cut two dies each of the flower and button.

I did a back stitch around the strawberry, leaf and “cap” of the strawberry. If you don’t know how to do the back stitch research on your favorite search engine or YouTube. I glued the gray die behind the strawberry. I inked around the edges of the berry, cap and leaf with Pink and Green Chalk Ink.

Close-up of a pink paper strawberry with stitching details, a green leaf die-cut, and a sewing needle with thread. Background is a muted color.

The base of the card folded is 4 1/4″x 5 1/2″. I cut a mat slightly smaller than the base adhered to the card. I cut two strips of cardstock, one slightly smaller than the other and inked with green chalk ink. I glued off center of the card.

A handmade card featuring a vibrant pink felt strawberry with green leaves and small white flowers. The card includes the sentiment 'Find beauty in the simple things' in a decorative frame, set against a striped background.

I glued the strawberry and cap to the card. I shaped the leaf with a Stylus before adding to the cap. I stitched the button die in the center of each flower and tied off. I shaped the flowers with Stylus. I glued one flower to the cap of the berry.

I place the “Find Beauty” sentiment from the Field Notes Sentiments Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked with Black Ink and stamped onto a piece of cardstock.

A colorful handmade card featuring a large pink strawberry, green leaves, and small white flowers. The sentiment 'Find Beauty in the Simple Things' is framed in green and pink. The background includes striped patterns and additional green accents.

I inked the edges with a pink chalk ink and matted with a green piece of cardstock. I added Foam Pop Dots to the back before placing onto the card. I glued the other flower to the edge of the sentiment to finish.

Colorful handmade card featuring a pink strawberry with stitched details, green leaves, and white flowers. The sentiment 'Find beauty in the simple things' is presented on a small card beside the strawberry. The background is a mix of patterned and solid cardstocks with strips of green ribbon.

Supplies

Spellbinders/Nichol Spohr: Felt Berry Blossom Etched Dies

Spellbinders: Field Notes Sentiments Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

Foam Pop Dots

DMC Floss Sampler Bundle

Needle

Paper Cutter

Scissors

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Chalk Ink

Stylus

Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

A handmade card featuring a large pink strawberry with green leaves and white flowers, accompanied by a sentiment box that reads 'Find beauty in the simple things'. The card has a striped pink background and is accented with green ribbon.

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

A decorative graphic featuring a bird perched among colorful flowers with the name 'Tonya' artistically rendered in cursive.

Using Diecuts in Ways Not Intended for Cards

June 9, 2025

Hi everyone! I’m back with my first Eileen Hull project of the month. I used the Handbound Journal Diecut and Rainbow Wheels Thinlits, along with a few other products all by Eileen to create a card. Anyways, let’s get started!

A handmade card featuring a layered design with various patterned yellow cardstocks. The card includes an oval shape with the phrase 'GO FOR IT!' in the center, and three golden embossed pie/wedge shapes adorned with sequins.

I folded a piece of Kraft Cardstock in half. I placed it slightly below the cut line of the spine of the Handbound Journal Diecut. Then, I ran it through the Diecut Machine.

A handmade card featuring a layered design with yellow and patterned cardstock, three triangular die-cut embellishments, and the text 'GO FOR IT!'

I gathered an assortment of yellow and one rainbow patterned cardstocks. I cut five strips in different sizes to fit the base of the card. I glued all in place.

A card decorated with patterned yellow cardstocks, featuring a large circular shape and three wedge-shaped diecuts with gold gems, and a stamped message that says 'GO FOR IT!'

I cut one large and two small circles from the Rainbow Wheels Thinlits and adhered to the card. Side note, the pie/wedge shape diecut looks like an explanation point…if you add a dot to it. I thought it would be the perfect addition to the “Go For It!” stamp that I will be using.

A handmade card featuring layered yellow patterned cardstocks, an oval focal point with the text 'GO FOR IT!', and three embossed pie/wedge shaped elements adorned with gold gems.

I cut three of the pie/wedge shaped dies from the Rainbow Wheels Thinlits. I embossed all three with the Lace Embossing Folder. I lightly applied Gold Luster Wax over the embossed areas.

A handmade card featuring yellow and patterned cardstocks, with a large circular base, three pie/wedge shapes, and a stamped message that reads 'GO FOR IT!' adorned with gold gems.

I placed the “Go For It!” stamp from the Swatch Cards Stamp Set onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked the stamp with Black Ink and stamped onto a piece of cardstock. I used the Gold Luster Wax and lightly inked the edges of the saying.

Close-up of a handmade card featuring embossed yellow pie/wedge shapes, gold gems, and the phrase 'GO FOR IT!' on a colorful background.

I adhered the pie/wedges dies and sentiment to the card. I added Gold Gems to the bottom of each pie/wedge. I also added smaller gold gems to the center of each embossed flower.

I can’t wait to make more cards with these dies and stamp set. If you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog lately you can find the latest post HERE.

If you have any questions or comments about this card, please leave them below.

A handmade card featuring a circular design with a 'Go For It!' sentiment, adorned with yellow pie-shaped diecuts and gold gems on a patterned cardstock background.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Handbound Journal Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Rainbow Wheels Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Lace Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Swatch Cards Stamp Set

Diecut Machine

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Various Patterned Cardstocks

Kraft Cardstock

Gold Gems

Gold Luster Wax

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, or quote should be checked with each manufacturer. Verify other representations about a product or service with the provider or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links. Clicking these links helps to support Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction. It runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

A colorful handmade card featuring layered yellow and patterned cardstock, a circular element, and a sentiment that reads 'GO FOR IT!' with decorative pie-shaped embellishments.

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

A stylized graphic featuring a bird and colorful floral elements with the name 'Tonya' prominently displayed in green, against a soft blue background.

Robot Valentine’s Day Card: You Make My Heart Beep

February 10, 2025

Hi everyone! Valentine’s Day is only a couple of days away and I want to share a quick card I made. I used the Mini Album Diecut as the base for the card. I used a few other dies and thinlits by Eileen Hull. Also this month it’s “Anything Goes” with Eileen Hull’s Inspiration Team. Anyways, let’s get started!

First, I would like to share a side note about the robot printable I used. I had been fooling around on AI creating images and I came up with these fat, steampunk and vintage robots. I thought this would be perfect to use on a card.

Anyways, I placed a piece of brown cardstock onto the Mini Album Diecut. It was sandwiched between cutting plates. Then, I ran it through the Diecut Machine. I folded in half to create the base of the card.

I cut a piece of cardstock slightly smaller than the base of the card.I also cut a strip of cardstock and inked both pieces with Brown Chalk Ink. I glued both to the card base.

I cut out the teardrop heart from the Charms Thinlits. I will be using the largest heart from the teardrop.

Next, I cut out the circle from the Ornament Box Diecut (retired). I embossed the circle with the Dotted Embossing Folder. I lightly applied Rose Gold Luster Wax over the embossed area of the circle.

I adhered the circle to the edge of the card. I printed the “You Make my Heart Beep” sentiment from my computer. I cut out a mat to frame the sentiment. I inked the edges and glued both together. I added Foam Pop Dots to the back before placing on the card.

I fussy cut a robot from the printable. I placed it off center of the circle and glued the largest heart to the center of its chest.

Make sure you visit Eileen Hull‘s blog for inspiration. You can also find more details there on other ways to follow and keep up with her and her team.

Also I have a question, would you be interested in me sharing the robot printable I created? Let me know below.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Mini Album Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Charms Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Ornament Box Diecut ( retired)

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Dotted Embossing Folder

Diecut Machine

Various Patterned Cardstocks

Sizzix: Black, White and Ivory Smooth Cardstock

Rose Gold Luster Wax

Brown Chalk Ink

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Foam Pop Dots

Robot Printable

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, or quote should be checked with each manufacturer. Verify other representations about a product or service with the provider or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links. Clicking these links helps to support Tonya Trantham Designs – Creative Paper Addiction. It runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull, Tim Holtz and Scrapbook.com Products.

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

DIY Summery Journal from Altered File Folder

September 6, 2024

Hi everyone! Even though we are now in September. I want to share a file folder that I had altered and turned into a summery journal. I actually had this finished and ready to share a couple of months ago. My dad passed away, and it’s been hard to get back into the swing of things. But I’m getting there. I didn’t do any step out photos of the process…sorry. Anyways let’s get started!

The file folder I measured and folded. I folded the top of both sides into the inside of the cover. This created tuck spots. I glued the bottom edge of both tuck spots to the inside cover.

I tucked some notebook paper to the back cover. I had cut it down and added a rub on from the 49 and Market: Rouge Collection.

The front inside tuck spot. I added glue to either end of a cut a part. This was done after I had decorated the cover…details of the cover will come later.

I added a couple journaling cards to the belly band. I also added another piece of notebook paper with rub ons to the tuck spot.

The cover of journal measures 6″x11 1/2″ after folding the tuck spots to the inside of the journal. I gathered up an assortment of cardstock, grid paper, large doily and watercolor paper. I cut to fit and folded in half before punching holes, in the fold of all pages and the cover. I threaded a needle with cording and stitched all together. I tied off on the outside of the cover.

I tied seam binding and fiber to cover where I had tied off on the spine. I also adhered trim to the back and front cover.

The cover I adhered a rectangle doily that I glued to the cover. The extra bit of the doily I wrapped and glued to the tuck spot of the inside. I dug into my stash of paper diecuts. I added a bingo card, frame and a floral image to the cover.

For the inside pages, I used an assortment of paper diecuts and embellishments.

I used one of the journaling cards as a tuck spot.

The two pages in one I thought was pretty cool.

I loved adding the bright green doily as a page to the journal. I also used a parking garage ticket as a tab on a page.

I used a sheet of watercolor paper in the journal. On the back side of the page, I fussy cut out a floral image from a scrap piece of cardstock. I adhered two of the sides to the page to create a pocket. I added scraps of cardstock as journaling spots to the pocket.

I used a journaling card that had a perforated edge. Instead of tearing it from the booklet it was in I carefully removed it with the perforated edge intact. I adhered to the top of the page. I added a strip of cardstock to cover where I tore it from the booklet.

I glued a journaling card along the bottom and added to the middle of the page. I created a tuck spot. I added a scrap of cardstock. I also included a journaling card and a paint chip. I had picked up the paint chip in the paint department at Walmart. These items were added to the tuck spot.

I added glue to the bottom of the “Good Times” cut a part. I placed it on the bottom of the page to create a tuck spot. I added a scrap of cardstock to the pocket.

I added a small Polk a dot paper bag to the side of the page. I secured it by adding washi tape to the page and bag. I glued a sentiment to the bag along with a butterfly embellishment. I placed a decorative journaling card inside of the bag.

I created another tuck spot with a decorative card from my stash.

I filled the tuck spot with journaling cards and scraps of cardstock.

More tuck spots and a flip up card for journaling or adding photos.

I dug into my stash and found this little felt flower and paper leaves I had not used. I thought it was a perfect addition to the page. On the opposite page, I glued another journaling card to the corner. I also added a scrap of cardstock with a sentiment.

The last page in the journal I adhered a butterfly diecut to the top of the page to finish.

This journal was so much fun to put together! If you don’t have file folders laying around your home, you can find them at places like Walmart and Target. You can also check your local office supply stores. For the rest, use what craft supplies you have on hand! You will be surprised how quick one of these journals comes together.

Supplies

File Folder

49 & Market: Rouge Collection

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstock, Notebook and Grid Paper and Paper Doilies

Various Embellishments and Diecuts

Needle and Cording

Seam Binding, Trim and Fiber

Washi Tape

Small Paper Bag

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 Scrapbook.com Products.

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

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

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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!

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

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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!