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Empty Little Debbie Christmas Tree Box

Small Grid Notebook

Crop A Dile

Elastic

Scissors

Mat Board

Scrapbook.com: Merry Patterned Cardstock Paper Pad

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 runs at no additional cost to you. Today’s features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products.

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

My Favorite Eileen Hull Projects for 2024

December 3, 2024

Hi everyone! It’s that time of year where Eileen Hull’s Inspiration Team shares their favorite projects for the 2024 year. I found it hard to decide which were my favorite but these are the three projects I choose.

The first project was the extra long matchbox I created for the #12daysofsizzix challenge. I created it by “butting” two Stacking Drawers Diecuts together and covering with cardstock. You can find the blog post with all the details HERE.

My second favorite project I created is a junk journal from the Notebook Diecut. I had fun adding all the bits and pieces to the pages of this journal. You can find the complete blog post HERE.

My third and final favorite project is the decorative box I created using the Storage Box Diecut. I loved using lots of lace and flowers on the lid. You can find the complete blog post HERE.

Would you have picked these as your favorite projects or do you have another project that’s your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.

Supply List

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Stacking Drawers Diecuts

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notebook Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Storage Box Diecut

Mat Board

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstock

Embellishments

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is wonderful 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

Mat Board

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Watercolor Paper

Stylus

Lace and Thread

Shades of Purple and Green Inks

Blending Tool

Pearls and Gems

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!

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

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!

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

Mat Board

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, Scrapbook.com and A Cherry on Top Store Products.

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

Pink and White Storage Box

March 14, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back this week with another project using the Storage Box Diecut by Eileen Hull. I only used one diecut for this project. Which is hard to believe because I’m a firm believer in using an assortment of dies, thinlits and embossing folders…yikes! Where was my mind when I was making this!?!?! Also I took no step out photos. I was in the moment and I had it made before I realized it…sorry about that! Anyways, let’s get started!

First, I applied Adhesive Sheets to both sides of Mat Board, then a light pink cardstock, placed onto the Storage Box Diecut, placed in-between two cutting plates and run through a Diecut Machine. Side note, I cut out the parts of the box twice.

Second, I used Prima Dulce Paper Collection (retired) to cover and embellish the lid and the box. Since this paper pad is a 6″x6″ paper pad I thought it was the perfect size to use. I picked sheets from the pad that had multi prints/advertisements and cut slightly smaller than the box and the lid and adhered to each side of the box and lid. I dressed up the top and bottom of the box with pink trim from my stash. I also added a pink trim around the top of the lid.

Third, I dug into my stash of paper flowers and glued to the lid. I added cut a parts, bits of lace, ric rac, strands of pearls, pom poms and loops of thread to finish the lid.

There’s so many uses for this box, such as adding a present and giving as a gift or using it as decorative storagebin your home. Do you have any other suggestion on how you would use this box? If you do leave your comment below.

Also if you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog lately to see what her teams have been up to you can find the latest post HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Storage Box Diecut

Mat Board

Prima Dulce Paper Collection (retired)

Pink Cardstock

Ric Rac, Trim, Lace and Pom Poms

Thread, Pearls and Flowers

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

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

Lace, Hearts and a Fairy Tag

March 5, 2024

Hi everyone! It’s a new month and I would love to share a tag I created using Eileen Hull’s Lace 3D Embossing Folder and the Faux Postage Thinlits, along with a few other dies, from her newest collection. I absolutely LOVE this embossing folder! It’s 6″x8 1/2″ so you can embossing those journal covers or even extra large cards. Anyways, let’s get started!

First, I had a scrap of Mat Board that was leftover from another project. I cut that from the Tag and Book Plates Diecut (retired) and embossed with the Lace 3D Embossing Folder. The mat board was shorter than the actual tag on the diecut, so the measurements wound up being approximately 3 1/4″x5 7/8″.

Second, I lightly inked the raised edges with a combo of two different shades of pink chalk ink. I then rubbed Ivory Luster Wax over the entire tag and once I was happy with the way it looked a lightly hit the raised areas with a tan chalk ink.

Third, I only needed the oval section of the Faux Postage Thinlits and I wanted to highlight the fairy. I cut cardstock larger than the oval area, placed onto the thinlits and run through the Diecut Machine. I know some people like to tear these dies but I used the Scissors to carefully cut out the oval and the excess.

Fourth, I cut two wreaths and leaf sprig from the Wreath and Snowflake Thinlits. I layered the wreaths on top of each other and glued to the tag. I lightly inked the edges of both the oval and negative part of the postage stamp die and adhered to the bottom edge of the wreaths. I placed Foam Pop Dots to the back of the oval before lining up and placing inside of the negative part.

Fifth, I cut two flowers from the Bookmark, Tag and Pocket Thinlits (retired), shaped with a Stylus, glued on top of each other and added a gem to the center. I cut two leaves from the leaf sprig, shaped and placed on the back of the flower. I made a bow with thread and adhered to the edge of the oval along with the flower.

Sixth, I cut the small and medium size hearts from the Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits, inked with chalk ink and glued both onto the upper corner of the wreath and added a few sequins to finish the tag.

Have you had a chance to look at Eileen Hull’s newest dies, thinlits and embossing folder? If you have which is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.

Also if you haven’t been Eileen’s blog lately to see what her teams have created you can find the latest posts HERE and HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Lace 3D Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Faux Postage Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Bookmark, Tag and Pocket Thinlits (retired)

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Wreath and Snowflake Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Tag and Book Plates Diecut (retired)

Mat Board

Ivory Luster Wax

Tan and Different Shades of Pink Chalk Inks

Scissors

Stylus

Foam Pop Dots

Gem, Sequins and Thread

Prima: Dulce Paper Collection

Various Patterned Cardstocks

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

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

Rouge Floral Sewing Box

January 16, 2024

Hi everyone! Earlier this month I shared sneak peeks of the latest “It’s all about the Stitching Classic Dies” re-release by Eileen Hull. If you missed that post that I shared you can find that HERE. But today I’m sharing the complete project using the Cantilever Sewing Box Diecut along with a few other dies by Eileen. So let’s get started!

First, I gathered all the scraps of Mat Board I had been saving because the hinges, feet, lids and boxes are small and this is a great way to use up scraps. Side note, there will be a lot of cuts for this project.

Next, I covered mat board for the feet, hinges and lids with Adhesive Sh e ets and placed patterned cardstock from the 6″x8″ Rouge Paper Collection onto the mat board. These are the cuts you will need to make for each of the following parts for the sewing box:

Two Hole Hinges: Eight Cuts

Triple Hole Hinges: Four Cuts

Feet: Two Cuts

Lids: Two Cuts

Boxes: Six Cuts

Second, I didn’t cover the mat board for the boxes since I planned on cutting cardstock from the 12″x12″ Rouge Paper Collection to fit the boxes, this was for the inside and outside of each box. I know that’s a lot of work but is so worth the extra effort for a clean and neat look.

I covered the outside of four of the boxes and two of the boxes I adhered together before covering.

Third, I punched out the holes on the outside before adding the hinges and Brads to each of the boxes. I then cut to fit cardstock for the inside of each box. I also glued the lids to the top boxes.

Fourth, I cut out two leaves, four centers and eight of the smaller flowers from the Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits, three leaf sprigs from the Wreath and Snowflake Thinlits and two flowers from the Folio Page, Pockets and Flowers Thinlits.

I took all of the flowers that are from the Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits and inked the edges with a red chalk ink before shaping each with a Stylus. I layered and glued four of those flowers on top of each other along with a shaped center and a leaf. I did the same for the other of flower, center and leaves but set those aside.

Next I shaped with a stylus the other two flowers from the Folio Page, Pockets and Flowers Thinlits, another center and the all the leaf sprigs. I adhered one layered flower, sprigs and the other two flowers to the corner of the lid. I did added a flat back pearl to the smallest flower and loops of thread to finish that side of the lid.

Fifth, for the other lid I fussy cut two flowers from one of the sheets of 12″x12″ Rouge Paper Collection, shaped with a stylus and glued on top of each other. I added a leaf and center to the flower before gluing to the lid. I also added more leaf sprigs, the other layered flower, a fussy cut ticket, pearl top pins, lace and loops of thread.

Sixth, I used two sewing bobbins as knobs to open the lids. I adhered to each lid and punched a small circle from cardstock and glue to each spool. I also glued the feet to the bottom of the sewing box.

This sewing box is perfect to store sewing supplies in but would be great to hold craft supplies, candy or add trinkets and give as a gift. What would you do if you created one? Let me know in the comments below.

Also if you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately to see what her teams have been up to you can find the latest post HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Cantilever Sewing Box Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Envelope, Folder and Flowers Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Wreath and Snowflake Thinlits

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

Mat Board

Adhesive Sh e ets

49 & Market: 6″x8″ Rouge Paper Collection

49 & Market: 12″x12″ Rouge Paper Collection

Stylus

Brads

Sewing Machine Bobbins

Thread, Lace, Pearl Top Pins,, Flat Back Pearl

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Fabri-Tac Adhesive

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

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

Sweet Lemons Card Case

May 12, 2023

Hi everyone! I’m back today with a cheery project I created using the Card Case Diecut by Eileen Hull. There’s an endless sort of creative possibilities with this diecut…which I love. But I just stuck to the basic design (nothing elaborate unlike some projects…wink wink) and created a case to hold tags so let’s get started!

First, I applied Adhesive Sheets to both sides of the Mat Board, cut to fit patterned cardstock and placed onto both sides of the mat board. Placed the mat board onto the Card Case Diecut and sandwiched in-between cutting plates before running through the Diecut Machine.

Here’s a little tip when using mat board or even chip board incase you need to glue pockets or the spine together using Eileen’s dies. You can “peel” the mat board/chip board to get a thinner flap or spine which in turn will lay flush when all is put together.

I adhered the pockets to either side of the case before gluing the spine together.

I had a sheet of cut a parts that I punched a hole in the top of each tag, lightly decorated with embellishments and tying together with cording.

I decorated each pocket with a bit of lace and an embellishment and placed the tags in each pocket.

I embossed a piece of black mat board with the Crochet Mandala Embossing Folder. I double a piece of cording and glued the embossed mat board over the piece of cording. I cut a couple of the perforated tickets with the Mini Slimline Tickets Thinlits, embossed with Crochet Mandala Embossing Folder and lightly inked with chalk ink before adhering to the cover along with lace and a scrap piece of patterned cardstock. I finished the cover off by adding a few sequins and chipboard pieces from the Lemon Twist Chipboard Stickers. I also added mini gems to the center of each flower of one of the chipboard pieces.

The cording I measured about three inches from the end of the cording and strung three beads. I tied a knot in the end to keep them in place. I wrapped the cording around the case and looped the end with the beads under the cording to keep it closed.

If you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog to see what her teams have been up to you can find the latest posts HERE and HERE.

Supples

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Card Case Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Crochet Mandala Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Mini Slimline Tickets Thinlits

Mat Board

Lemon Twist Chipboard Stickers

Various Patterned Cardstock

Lace, Gems, Sequins, Beads and Cording

Scissors

Crop-A-Dile

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, A Cherry on Top Crafts and Scrapbook.com Products.

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

Evening Dress Journal

March 15, 2023

Hi everyone! I’m back with a project I created for Eileen Hull. I used the Frame Pocket Journal Diecut to create this journal. So let’s get started!

A little back story on this project, I had only enough patterned cardstock to create the cover…front/back and insides of both halves of the covers. I kept on telling myself be sure to place both the right side up so your covers aren’t opposite each other. Guess what I did? I placed and cut them wrong so I had the inside cover on the outside and the outside cover inside for the journal.

I didn’t want to waste the Mat Board, Adhesive Sheets and patterned cardstock. I had just enough leftover patterned cardstock to recover one of the covers. So I cut the spine down to one signature, adhered one flap on top of the other flap and once dry I punched holes at both ends of the spine. I ran elastic cording through the holes and tied off inside of the journal.

I dug into my stash of chipboard pieces, buttons, trim, fussy cut the evening gown from cardstock and glued everything to the cover.

The notebook for the inside of the journal I took one personal size travelers notebook and cut off the bottom half of the notebook to make it fit. I embossed a piece of cardstock, from the Essentials Cardstock Collection, with the 3D Tablecloth Embossing Folder. I cut the embossed piece to fit the cover of the notebook and adhered to the front.

I used the leftover scrap of patterned cardstock from covering the cover of the journal, another fussy cut evening gown and frame chipboard piece to decorate the cover of the notebook.

I placed the notebook inside the journal and called it finished!

If you haven’t been by Eileen’s blog lately to see what her teams have been up to you can find the latest posts HERE and HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Frame Pocket Journal Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: 3D Tablecloth Embossing Folder

Mat Board

Sizzix: Essentials Cardstock Collection

Scissors

Patterned Cardstocks

Chipboard Images, Buttons, Elastic Cording and Trim

Personal Travelers Notebook (Cut Down)