Eileen Hull Sizzix Chapter 2 Release Party

Welcome to our Chapter 2 Release Party! Today we are sharing Folio Journal accessory dies- the Waterfall & Tags and Book Binding dies and the new Bigz L Camper ScoreBoards die! But don't be limited to keeping them in a book- you can also use these elements in different size journals, cards, and layouts!

Check out all the different ways to use these dies on our Blog Hop. Click through and leave a comment on each of the designers' posts and be eligible to win a $25 gift certificate in Eileen's Etsy Shop!

Join us on Facebook Live and YouTube Live for an up-close and personal look at the team's projects. I will also demo how to use the dies during the show. Really hope you can join us for this fun event- prepare to be surprised!!

Here is what I created using these new releases...

For the base of my journal, I used Eileen Hull's Folio Journal Die from the Chapter 1 Release...

Folio Journal

Also from the Chapter 1 Release, one of my favorites too! Eileen Hull's Mandala Die...

Mandala

This die I was really excited for...

The new Bookbinding and Label!! Now I can add pages to my journals with ease!!

Bookbinding & Label

And POCKETS!! We can't forget our pockets tucks, and folds!!! And Eileen, being the genius that she is, has made it super simple for us to add them to our pages because she made a die for that too!!

Folio Page Pocket & Flowers

If you are like me and had envied all those cool flips and tiered layers in journals and albums... this cool new die is for you... The Card, Waterfall, & Tags die set makes those features practically effortless!

Card, Waterfall, & Tags

I know I usually go way more into detail but I promise you a full tutorial is coming very soon! Today I just wanted to give you a sneak peek at all the awesome new dies and give you a taste of what they can do.

So many possibilities, so little time!!

Hope you enjoyed my quick take on all Eileen's new dies!

Don't forget to head on over and check out all my amazingly talented friends and give them some love too!!

Eileen Hull Designs
Julia Aston
Madeline Arendt
Jennie Atkinson
Karen Bearse
Susie Bentz
Sarah Lizzie Dodd
Sue Eldred
Maggi Harding
Lisa Hoel
Jenny Marples
Elizabeth Robinson
Tonya Trantham
Mitsyana Wright
Cheryl Waters

We are so happy that you came to join us today and hope you have a wonderfully creative day!!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!

~Mitsyana

Eileen Hull 2020 Roundup- Top Four Faves

Hi, Crafty Friends! Can you believe it's the end of 2020 already?! I think you can agree with me in saying that it has been such a crazy year! And in the midst of all the craziness, we still manage to take time to craft!

Today, I'm with the Eileen Hull Inspiration Team to rounding up the end of 2020 with my Top Four Favorite Eileen Hull makes. Out of all the projects I made for the team these were my absolute favorites! 

Below each picture, I will link back to each project's tutorial and list the Eileen Hull die used.

I hope you enjoy my recap of these makes!!

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I really loved this ATC Block! It was bright, cheery, and a great way to burst into Spring...

Bee Knees Artist Trading Box

Using Eileen Hull Designs' Gift Box w/ Scallop Edges and Label 

This one was also very "Spring-y" and was outside my usual style. But sometimes change is good and it definitely was for the better! These bold colors scream HAPPY!!

Tiny Book & Tiny Book Case

Using Eileen Hull Designs' Tiny Book Die & Tiny Book Case Die.

This one, I absolutely fell in love with its texture! That cork fabric!!! Gaaaah!! So AMAZING!!

Cork Fabric Mini Journal

Using Eileen Hull Designs' Passport Die 

And lastly, this post... 

How can I not include my favorite make from my favorite holiday!!

This was just SPOOKTACULAR!!

Chapter 4 Release 

Using Eileen Hull Design's 3D Teacup & Spoon Die & Post Box Die.

Don't forget, you can check out each project in detail by clicking on the links below each picture where you will find full tutorials of each project that include additional pictures, step-by-step instructions, and a full supply list.

Hope you enjoyed my roundup of this year's projects and I hope to see you again soon!!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!

~Mitsyana

 

Beautiful Floral Bouquet Card with I Am Roses

Hey, Crafty Friends!! 

I'm back with another gorgeous card for I Am Roses today!

We often take for granted just how just simply being here is a gift. Especially now, during these crazy and unsure times, we must remember that each new day is not promised, and cherish each moment. Small gestures, like video chatting, telephone calls, or even sending a handmade card, can make people feel connected. 

So, I created a card that reminds me of how lucky I am. I have family, friends, my health, a roof over my head, food on the table, and clothes on my back... I may not have all the things I want but I have all the things I NEED... I am Beyond Blessed.

Supplies Used

I Am Roses Products

Achillea Cottage Flowers

White Lillies 

Yellow Gardenias

Yellow Variegated Cherry Blossoms

Aqua 2 Layers Full Bloom Flowers

Other Products

Big Shot (Sizzix)
Magnetic Platform (Sizzix)
Tim Holtz Doily (Sizzix)
Foliage and Leaves 1 Dies (Dress My Craft)
Creative Station (Xyron)

Mega Runner (Xyron)
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Big Chat (Advantus)
Patterned Paper (DCWV)
Shimmer- Yellow Cardstock (DCWV)
110 lb. White Cardstock (Accent)
Green Cardstock (Core'dinations)
Clear-drying Liquid Glue

I can't say this enough... I LOVE LOVE LOVE my tall cards!! And it's been a little while since I last made one soooo... why not?!

I made a slimline (#10 card) by folding a 9 1/4" x 7 1/2" piece of white 110 lb cardstock in half vertically to make a 9 1/4"x 3 3/4" card base.

I used my Xyron Mega Runner to attach a 9" x 3 1/2" piece of patterned glitter cardstock to the front.

I ran a piece of Yellow Shimmer cardstock through my  Xyron Creative Station and die cut a Doily using my Sizzix Big Shot and Magnetic Platform. 

Then I peeled the protective film backer and attached the die cut doily to the front of my card.

I cut several leaves with my Foliage and Leaves 1 Dies from green cardstock and arranged them onto my doily.

Then I arranged my bouquet of flowers...

 I started with  I Am Roses' Yellow Gardenias. I used 2. These are quite big.

Then tucked a couple of Achillea Cottage Flowers in between the gardenias and nestled 2 White Lillies alongside them.

Next, I added 2- Aqua 2 Layers Full Bloom Flowers, one atop and one below.

Followed by Yellow Variegated Cherry Blossoms.

Then. I finished it off with more Achillea Cottage Flowers.

I attached all my flowers to my card front using a strong clear drying liquid glue.

For the finishing touch,  I used words from the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Big Chat stack. I like that these are individual pre-cut and self-adhesive words so I can build and create my own sentiments.

And here is my finished card...

I absolutely love how this card turned out. And unlike real flowers, these won't wilt or die and will always stay beautiful. 

I hope you enjoyed today's card! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING 

and STAY BLESSED!

~Mitsyana

Bees Knees Artist Trading Box

Hey, Crafty Friends!!

It's another beautiful day to get crafty! And today I will show you how I created this beautiful bright and cheery Bees Knees ATB (Artist Trading Box)!

Let's get right to it!!

Supplies Used

Eileen Hull Gift Box w/ Scallop Edges and Label Die (Sizzix)
Big Shot Plus (Sizzix)

Mat Board (Sizzix)
Tim Holtz Entomology Dies (Sizzix)
Tim Holtz Skeleton Leaves Dies(Sizzix)
Honey Dear (DCWV)
Cardstock- White, Gray
Creative Station (Xyron)
Create-A-Sticker (Xyron)
Distress Oxide Inks- Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed,
Shaded Lilac, Black Soot (Ranger Ink)
Medium White Lily(I Am Roses)
Small White Lily (I Am Roses)
Yellow Sweet  Moon Rose (I Am Roses)
Yellow & Cream Variegated Cherry Blossoms (I Am Roses)
Liquid Glue
Wooden Dowel Caps
Gesso (Liquitex)
Adhesive Foam
Cutter Bee Scissors (EK Success)
PITT Artist Pen (Faber-Castell)
Water Brush Pen
Wooden Dowel

Today, I'll be playing with Eileen Hull's new Gift Box with Scallop Edges Die...

Along with DCWV's Honey Dear Stack.

I cut my patterned paper in half to measure 6" x 12". 

Then I ran both halves through my Xyron Creative Station Machine.

I peeled the protective film and attached each piece to a separate sheet of Sizzix Mat Board .

Once I attached my paper, I placed it faced down onto my Gift Box die and ran them both through my Sizzix Big Shot Plus.

I folded the die cuts on their creases. Each of these pieces creates one half of a box, hence, the need for two.

This box also cut out little labels and scalloped edges. I didn'

t use them for this project so I set them aside and saved them for a potential future project.

I added a string liquid adhesive onto the little flaps of one of my cut-outs. And attached it to the inside middle panel of the other.

I used a couple of mini clothespins to hold it securely in place while the glue took hold. 

Once it was dried, I attached the other ends with glue, again held it together with clothespins till the glue firmly took hold.

I left the top flap unattached so that I could still use it for a storage box.

I placed it aside to completely dry.

I painted 4 wooden dowel caps with white gesso and attached them to the underside of my box as feet.

I found this cute card panel in the Honey Dear Stack that I absolutely adored. It said, "You're the Bees Knees" with a picture of a beehive surrounded by an elegant frame.

I cut it out by hand with a scissor, attached foam adhesive tot he back, and attached it to the front of my box.

On top of my box, I attached an assortment of lilies, cherry blossoms, and a sweet moon rose.

Then I die cut one Skeleton leaf from gray cardstock. I cut it apart and made it into multiple mini leaves.

Then individually tucked and attached each leaf under my flowers.

Next, I die cut a couple of bee silhouettes using one of my Tim Holtz Entomology dies. I don't have the matching stamp set so I drew all the details by hand using a PITT Artist Pen.

I ended up not using the vellum one pictured.

Then colored in the bee using Distress Oxide inks in Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed,

Shaded Lilac, Black Soot, and a water brush pen.

I curled around a dowel rod a 3-inch piece of wire that was discarded from one of my flowers.

Then I ran my blank bee silhouette through my little Creat-A-Sticker and sandwiched the wire in between the two bee silhouettes.

Lastly, I tucked and glued the wire into my bed of flowers.

And here is my finished box...

I really love how this turned out!! That yellow is such a happy energetic color!!

This box is like a ray of sunshine and makes me want to smile each time I look at it!!

I hope it has made you smile too!!

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial and it inspires you to make one yourself!!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

IAR March Challenge

 Hey, Crafty Friends!!

It's that time again... time for a new CHALLENGE over at the I Am Roses Challenge Blog!!

Today, I created this lovely card using lots of coral tones throughout...

I Am Roses Products Used Used

Medium Variegated Coral Red Daisies 

Salmon Achillea Cottage Flowers

White Puffy Semi Rose Buds

White Tea Rose

Other Products Used

Mega Runner (Xyron)

Creative Station (Xyron)

Big Shot (Sizzix)

Standard Magnetic Platform (Sizzix)

Big Shot Glitter Cutting Pads (Sizzix)

David Tutera Eucalyptus & Flourish  (Sizzix)

Tim Holtz Gothic Gate (Sizzix)

Life Changing Blending Brushes (Picket Fence Studios)

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink- Worn Lipstick (Ranger Ink)

Peri & Peach (DCWV)

140 lb White Cardstock (Accent)

Coral Cardstock (Bazzill)

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Chit Chat Word Stickers (Advantus)

Foam Adhesive

Liquid Glue

I started with a 5"x7" card base made from 110 lb white cardstock. Then matted it with a 4.75" x6.75" piece of coral cardstock, followed by a 4.5 " x6.5" patterned paper from DCWV's Peri & Peach stack.

I attached my layers onto the card base using my Xyron Mega Runner.

I ran a piece of kraft cardstock and leftover coral cardstock through my Xyron Creative Station. Then die cut them both using the Tim Holtz Gothic Gate die and my Big Shot machine. Then attached the two pieces together to get a really thick die-cut.

I die-cut leaves using David Tutera Eucalyptus leaf die and blended on some Worn Lipstick  Distress Oxide Ink.

Then, I attached the leaves onto my card front using a clear drying liquid adhesive.

To build my bouquet, I twisted a couple of White Puffy Semi Rose Buds together along with a tiny Salmon Achillea Cottage Flower. I glued that over my eucalyptus leaves. 

Next, I added a White Tea Rose then two Medium Variegated Coral Red Daisies and then ended with another tiny Salmon Achillea Cottage Flower.

Finally, I used a phrase from Tim Holtz's Chit Chat Word Stickers stack that reads "the promise of all things made new" and popped it up with a bit of foam adhesive mounted on the back and placed and attached the strip across the gate.

And here is my finished card...

I love the details in I Am Roses' flowers! The creases and fold in the rose petals and the varying color tones in their variegated flowers... It's absolutely gorgeous! They look almost real!

I hope you enjoyed my project for today and it inspires you to join along on this month's challenge!!

For more details on how to join in on the fun and link your project and to see more inspiration from my talented design team sisters, head on over to the I Am Rose Challenge Blog... HERE!! 

You might some amazing IAR prizes!!

Until next time, friends...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana