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

Flashback to Fall: Geometric Pumpkin

October 10, 2024

Hi everyone! During the first half of the month, the team is sharing flashback projects over on Eileen Hull’s blog. They will continue until her newest release is streamed on October 22nd.

For my flashback project I choose to share the geometric pumpkin that I created using the Geometric Box Diecut. This project came together quickly and can even be used as a gift box.

I have a detailed blog post with how I created this geometric pumpkin. The blog post can be found HERE.

If you haven’t visited Eileen’s blog lately, hop by and see what her team has created. You can find the latest blog HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Geometric Box Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Sunflower Diecut

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Scissors

Stylus

Tree Limb

Fall Foliage

Lace and Cording

Gem

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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Christmas Matchbox Tutorial with Stacking Drawer Diecut

September 17, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back this week with a Christmas themed project using the Stacking Drawer Diecut by Eileen Hull. I am also playing along with Sizzix’s #12DaysofSizzix on Instagram. Each day on Instagram there’s a different theme and today’s theme is “Last Minute Gifts”. There is lots of inspiration being shared each day and the best part there will be prizes. Anyways, let’s get started!

I covered Chipboard with Adhesive Sheets and plain and patterned cardstock on both sides. I cut two “sleeves” out from the Stacking Drawer Diecut.

I glued the “sleeves” together.

I butted the “sleeves” openings against each other. Then, I glued a strip around the center to create an “extra long sleeve”.

I cut two strips of patterned cardstock and wrapped/glued around the “sleeve”.

I cut the circle from the Ornament Box Diecut (retired). I lightly inked it with brown chalk ink. Then, I adhered it to the top of the “sleeve”.

As the same steps as with the “sleeve” I cut two drawers and put those together. A side note, I “peel” the cardstock/chipboard from the tabs. This helps the tabs lay flatter when gluing the bottom into the drawer. I cut two bottoms from cardstock and glue one inside of each box.

I glued the drawers back to back. I measured and cut a piece of cardstock to cover the bottom of the drawers.

I cut out a Santa and all the coordinating pieces from the Doodle Christmas Thinlits. I used an adhesive sheet for the small pieces. It made putting the Santa together so much easier. I also lightly inked areas of the Santa to add a little dimension. I glued the Santa to the top of the “sleeve”.

I cut a few snowflakes from the Doodle Christmas Thinlits. I added them to the “sleeve” along with a gem and enamel dot to the center of each. I finished by adding some clear sequins around the Santa.

I added chocolate to the drawers but it would be great for jewelry and trinkets too. It’s the perfect last minute gift!

If you made one of these matchboxes, what would you put inside of it? Let me know in the comments below.

Reminder, check out and play along on Instagram with Sizzix. Be sure to use the hashtag #12DaysofSizzix if sharing a project on your Instagram page. And don’t forget about a chance that you could win some great prizes.

Also if you haven’t been by Eileen Hull’s blog lately you can find her HERE.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Stacking Drawer Diecut

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Ornament Box Diecut (retired)

Sizzix/Olivia Rose: Doodle Christmas Thinlits

Chipboard

Adhesive Sheets

Stacking Drawer Diecut

Gems, Enamel Dots and Sequins

Brown and White Chalk Inks

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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Little Itty Bitty Tags

September 13, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m back with a quick and easy project this week! I created tags using the smallest tag from the Waterfall Card and Tags Thinlits by Eileen Hull. I was in the moment so there’s no step out photos of the project. Anyways, let’s get started!

I cut a total of three tags from the smallest tag die. I “backed” the floral tag with a pink tag since the cardstock was not double sided.

This is a great way to use up those tiny scraps of cardstock that you don’t want to throw away.

I add layers of paper scraps to the tag. Both sides of this tag I used the Mini Paper Dolls to adorn each tag. I dug into my stash. I added a mini flower with a Pink Gem and leaf to one side of the tag. The other side I placed a paper flower with an Enamel Dot to the center. I added a bow made of thread to finish the tag.

The tag with the little boy paper dolls I kept simple.

I glued an assortment of paper scraps to each side of the tag. On one side I did add three Gray Gems and the sticker “Henry”. I also used the sticker “my little girl” on the other tag.

I hope this inspires you to dig out those scraps and create your own tags. It’s so satisfying to use what you have instead of going out and buying more craft supplies. 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

Mini Paper Dolls

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Paper Flower

Enamel Dot

Pink Gem

Gray Gems

Tim Holtz: Clippings Cardstock Stickers

Thread

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Friday is 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

Scissors

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstock

Chipboard

Vintage Book Pages

Various Embellishments

Lace, Ric Rac, Trim and Thread

Closure

Brads

Mini Paper Dolls

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. 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

Adhesive Sheet

Chipboard

Patterned Cardstock

Jewelry Box Closure and Feet

Trim

Flowers, Gem and Thread

Tim Holtz: Long Fasteners (brads)

Stylus

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

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

Adhesive Sheets

Chipboard

Stylus

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

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DISCLAIMERS

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

Watercolor Paper

Various Plain and Patterned Cardstocks

Brown and Gold Inks

Jute, Thread, Tulle, Lace and Trim

Gem

Adhesive Sheet

Art Daubers

Scissors

Stylus

Xacto Knife

Notebooks

Beacon Adhesive: Zip Dry Adhesive

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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

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

Scissors

Beacon Adhesives: Zip Dry Adhesive

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DISCLAIMERS

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

Mat Board

Various Cardstocks

Trim, Thread, Lace

Pearls

Gems and Pearl Top Push Pins

Stylus

Clasp and Feet

Scissors