Tonya Trantham Designs

Various Patterned Cardstocks

Sizzix: Black, White and Ivory Smooth Cardstock

Rose Gold Luster Wax

Brown Chalk Ink

Scissors

Robot Printable

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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Step-by-Step Guide to a Friendship-Themed Craft

January 13, 2025

Hi everyone! I am back after a break from the holidays and ready to share my first Eileen Hull project of 2025. This month’s theme is friendship. For this post I’ll be sharing how to create this floral frame using the Charms Thinlits. Along with several of Eileen’s dies and embossing folder. Anyways, let’s get started!

First, I picked out the brown cardstock from the Sizzix Making Essentials Cardstock for the frame. And I cut four frames from the Shadow Box Frames Set 02 Thinlits.

I folded and glued each frame.

I added adhesive inside the opening that has a tab. And placed it into the straight edge of the next frame. I did hold these while the glue set before adding glue to the next one. I cut and adhered a piece of cardstock to the back of the frame to give the frame stability.

I cut out fifteen of the teardrop heart charms from the Charms Thinlits.

I shaped each teardrop charm with a Stylus.

I glued the center of each teardrop charm on top of each other.

I cut a center from the Sunflower Diecut and embossing that with the Floral Damask Embossing Folder. I inked the center and petals with a Pink Chalk Ink.

I cut an assortment of flowers from the Bookmark, Pockets and Topper Thinlits. I shaped and inked each flower. I adhered on top of each other before gluing to the center of the teardrop flower.

I added two Foam Pop Dots to the back of the flower. I also added a Green Gem to the center of the flower. I placed the flower in the center of the frame. This would make a great gift for a special friend. It can also be displayed as a home decor piece.

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

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Charms Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Floral Damask Embossing Folder

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Bookmark, Pockets and Topper Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Shadow Box Frames Set 02 Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Sunflower Diecut

Sizzix Making Essentials Cardstock

Scissors

Stylus

Scraps of Cardstock

Green Gem

Pink Chalk Ink

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

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Easy Snowflake Card Tutorial Using Notebook Diecut

December 10, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back today with another quick and easy card. I used a few leftover pieces from past projects and the Notebook Diecut to create this. Anyways, let’s get started!

I cut the card out of the Notebook Diecut. I folded in half to create the card base.

These are the pieces I had leftovers. The seal is from the Seal Switchlits Embossing Folder and Thinlits. The snowflake is from the Snowflake Impresslits (retired). And the circle is from the Bookmark, Pocket and Toppers Thinlits. I lightly inked the seal with a chalk ink and adhered each piece on top of each other.

I glued the seal to the base of the card and added a pearl to the center of the snowflake. I added an Adhesive Sheet to the back of a piece of white cardstock.

I placed “warm” and “wishes” thinlits, from the Starlit Village Thinlits (retired) on top of the cardstock. I ran through the Diecut Machine. I removed the backing from the Adhesive Sheet and placed the sentiment onto the card to finish. This card came together so quickly!

If you have any comments or questions about this project please leave it below.

Supply List

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notebook Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Bookmark, Pocket and Toppers Thinlits

Scrapbook.com/Eileen Hull: Starlit Village Thinlits (retired)

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Seal Switchlits Embossing Folder and Thinlits

Sizzix/Tim Holtz: Snowflake Impresslits (retired)

Scissors

Adhesive Sheets

Pearl

Various Cardstock

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

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Quick Guide to Making Festive Tags

December 9, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back with a quick and easy mini tag that I created. I used the largest tag from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits and the Plate and Pattern Layered Stencils. Both by Eileen Hull. Anyways let’s get started!

I cut two of the largest tags from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits. One the tags was cut from a stenciled scrap from the Plate and Pattern Layered Stencils. I glued the tags back to back.

The first side I adhered a cut a part Christmas tree to the tag. The Christmas tree definition I matted with scraps of cardstock and glued to the tag. I cut a tiny star from the Charms Thinlits and added to the top of the tree. I finished that side of the tag with red pearls on either side of the definition.

I inked over the stenciled area of the tag with red and pink chalk inks. I glued a scalloped circle, holly and a tiny banner to the top of the tag.

I added a Paper Dolls couple and the “meet me” sentiment to the tag. I finished by adding mini green pearls to the stenciled area on the tag. I added red gems to the berries on the holly to finish. If you have any comments or questions about this project please let me know in the comments below.

Supply List

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Plate and Pattern Layered Stencils

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Charms Thinlits

Cloud Whip

Pops of Color: Glitter Ruby

Spatula

Tim Holtz: Paper Dolls

Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Red and Green Pearls

Red Gems

Different Shades of Red and Pink Chalk Inks

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

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

Quick DIY Extra Large Christmas Tag Ideas

December 8, 2024

Hi. everyone! I want to share a few photos of a quick and easy extra large tag I created.

I used a lot of embellishments from my stash that I’ve had for years. Like this “Merry” banner and the poinsettias. I dressed up the poinsettias with chalk ink, gold gems and I shaped them with a Stylus before gluing together.

I placed Foam Pop Dots to the back of the December image before placing onto the tag. I used the holly from the Deck the Halls Thinlits and adhered those behind the poinsettias.

On the other side of the tag, I added strips of cardstock and two images. I placed Foam Pop Dots to the back of one image before placing it onto the tag. I cut a bow, pinecones, and pine needles from Deck the Halls Thinlits. I placed them onto the corner of the sentiment. I also added a poinsettia, holly and a bow made from cording to finish.

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

Supply List

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstock

Christmas Embellishments

Tim Holtz: Deck the Halls Thinlits

Scissors

Stylus

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

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Transform a Snack Box into a Journal with Notebook Diecut

December 7, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back today with another recycled project. This time I used an empty Little Debbie snack box to create a journal using Eileen Hull’s Notebook Diecut. A side note, Little Debbie cakes are actually made in Tennessee. The company is located a city over from where I live. Anyways, let’s get started!

For this project I carefully took a part the box. I cut the front panel out, applied an Adhesive Sheets to the back of the panel. I removed the backing from the adhesive sheet and place onto a piece of Mat Board. I placed an adhesive sheet to the back of the mat board. I removed the backing from the adhesive sheet and placed plain cardstock onto it. I then placed it onto the Notebook Diecut, sandwiched between two plates and run through the Diecut Machine.

I used the Crop A Dile to punch holes in the spine of the journal.

I strung elastic through the holes and tied off.

I adhered pockets/tuck spots to the inside covers. I also added a grid notebook to the elastic.

I glued a label that I found in my stash to the spine. I decorated it with a button. I also added color dots, gems and sequins.

I found more labels in my stash that I stacked on top of each other. I added a journal sticker to the label and a gem to finish.

If you don’t have access to this type of product, don’t worry. You can always use another type of box. To create a journal with the Notebook Diecut. Also this notebook can be used to keep up with Christmas lists such as shopping, mailing cards, recipes, etc. You can actually make a journal for any occasion. My plan is to give it to my grandson so he can write and draw.

Supply List

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notebook Diecut

Empty Little Debbie Christmas Tree Box

Adhesive Sheets

Small Grid Notebook

Elastic

Scissors

Mat Board

Scrapbook.com: Merry Patterned Cardstock Paper Pad

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

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Part Two: Amazon Mailer Junk Journal Pages

December 5, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back with part two of my junk journal that I created using an Amazon Mailer as the cover. Today I will share the inside pages and as I stated yesterday there will be no process photos. Only the finished pages. Anyways, let’s get started!

The first is actual a paper doily that I added fussy cut Christmas images to.

The height of most of the pages is almost 12″, depending on how the scrapbook paper was made. Some I didn’t need to cut down.

I added a cut a part to the first page with a tiny paper clip. The opposite page I placed a sticker sentiment and felt bird sticker.

The next set of pages I adhered “counting the days” acetate sentiment at the bottom to create a tuck spot. The other page since it has a lot visually going on I left it plain.

I added a journaling card to the tuck spot.

On the next two pages, I glued a fussy cut image of a girl. The image features her holding a present and is placed at the bottom of the pages. On the opposite side I applied a rub on Santa image and a “here comes Santa Claus” sentiment.

The next set of pages I kept plain in case of needing extra journaling or adding photos.

This set of pages is where I stitched in all the pages. I used a Crop A Dile to punch holes in the spine. I tied off on the outside. I then covered the knot with the lace. I glued the lace to the spine and both covers.

The next set of pages includes a cut a part with a tiny paper clip. I left the opposite page blank for journaling.

This set of pages starts with a blank first page. I added a fussy cut girl to the top of the next page.

This set of pages includes three pages in total. I didn’t embellish them, other than adding mini scalloped edgers to one of the pages.

This set of pages includes three total too. I decorated the page with poinsettias with a cut a part and scraps of cardstock. The back page I added Pom Pom trim to finish.

I really loved creating this journal out of an Amazon Mailer and I can’t wait to make another. It’s a great way to recycle and turn into something useful. If you don’t have a mailer you can use envelopes and small paper bags and turn those into journals. You are only limited by your own imagination. Also If you have any questions or comments please leave those below.

Supply List

Amazon Mailer

Scissors

Various Christmas Cardstocks

Washi Tape

Christmas Embellishments

Needle and Thread

Lace, Ric Rac and Pom Pom Trim

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 Scrapbook.com Products.

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

Part One: How to Recycle Amazon Mailer into a Journal

December 4, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back today with a Christmas junk journal I created! It’s really not junk going into the making of the journal but the leftover bits and pieces from past projects. The definition of what a junk journal is: “a creative and unique book made from found and recycle materials.” In other words you can put anything in a journal.

Really the only “junk” in this journal is this Amazon Mailer that I carefully opened and removed the label. I also cut the flap off and turned it into the cover of the journal. It does say on the mailer “RECYCLABLE JUST LIKE A BOX”. So I recycled it. There will be no process photos only the finished outside and inside cover. Anyways, let’s get started!

The first thing I did was fold the mailer in half to create the cover. I covered both the outside and inside with festive Christmas inspired cardstock. For the cover I glued a flap to the inside opening of the cover. I decorated the flap with “vintage” embellishments from my stash. I have quite the collection of crafts supplies that I have never used. I figured it was time to use them.

The inside of the flap, I added glue on either side of a piece of cardstock. This was to create a belly band.

I added a winter bird sticker, scrap of wrapping paper and a fussy cut sentiment to the belly band. I added three tags to the belly band.

The inside cover I adhered another flap to the inside cover. I glued the three sides of another piece of festive cardstock to the flap. This creates another tuck spot.

The inside of the flap I covered the “seam” with Washi Tape. I placed a folded piece of Christmas cardstock and placed in the tuck spot.

There is an opening on the cover. I added a piece of folded graft paper/accounting paper. This provides more journaling options.

The back cover I added two pockets.

I cut three tags to fit into the pockets on the back cover.

I stitched in the pages to the spine and glued lace over the spine to cover the stitching.

There are many photos of this project. I will share part two of the inside of the journal tomorrow, Thursday. So, be sure to stop back by!

If you have any questions or comments about the process of the cover, please leave them below. I will get back with you.

Supply List

Amazon Mailer

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

Various Christmas Cardstocks

Washi Tape

Christmas Embellishments

Needle and Thread

Lace, Ric Rac and Pom Pom Trim

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Wednesday is great 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

Adhesive Sheets

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 a Retro Christmas Card with Eileen Hull Dies

December 2, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back with a card I created using the Notebook Diecut as the base for this Christmas card. I also used an assortment of thinlits, stamps and stencils all by Eileen Hull. Anyways let’s get started!

First, I cut a card base from the Notebook Diecut and folded in half.

Second, I thought I had did a step out process photos. I did not.

Mix Cloud Whip and Ruby Glitter Pop of Color together.

Place the #2 stencil from the Plate and Pattern Layered Stencils onto a piece of Watercolor Paper.

Secure it with painter’s tape.

Apply the mix of Cloud Whip and Ruby Glitter Pop of Color with a Spatula over the stencil.

Remove the stencil and let the area dry.

Once dry cut the stenciled piece down to fit onto the base of the card.

Ink the edges of the cut piece with hot pink and pink chalk ink.

Cut two mats, one slightly larger than the other and adhered to the stenciled image.

Third, I adhered pink sequins and two different sizes of red flat black pearls to the stenciled image. I glued to the card base.

Fourth, I placed the “sending warm wishes” from the Fan Favorite Clear Stamps onto the MISTI Stamping Tool. I inked the stamp with Black Ink and stamped onto a scrap piece of Watercolor Paper.

Fifth, I matted the sentiment with a piece of red cardstock. I added Foam Pop Dots to the back. Then, I placed it onto the card.

Sixth, I cut a circle from the Bookmark, Pockets and Toppers Thinlits. I also cut a snowflake from the Everyday Tags and Labels Thinlits. I glued the snowflake onto the circle, placed Foam Pop Dots to the back before adding to the card.

Seventh and last step, I adhered a sequin and a red flat back pearl to the center of the snowflake. I think the card has cool retro Christmas vibe to it. What do you think?

If you have questions about this card please let me know in the comment section below.

Supply List

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Notebook Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Everyday Tags and Labels Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Plate and Pattern Layered Stencils

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Bookmark, Pockets and Toppers Thinlits

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Fan Favorite Clear Stamps

Cloud Whip

Ruby Glitter Pop of Color

Spatula

MISTI Stamping Tool

Black Ink

Watercolor Paper

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Pink Sequins

Red Pearls

Pink and Hot Pink Chalk Ink