Doodle Pocket Notebook with Eileen Hull

Hello readers! Today I have a very cheerful Pocket Notebook to share with you. I am feeling the need for some bright colors these days. This notebook has embossed die cuts on the cover so it is also very textural and fun to hold.

Focus on the Good!

I used sari silk to tie the signatures into the cover.

The inside is just as bright and cheerful:

I thought this would be a good gratitude journal where you could count (and write down) the good things that are still happening!

The elastic flower closure keeps it all together! Read on for the tutorial…

Step 1 – Spritz a sheet of mat board with yellow and orange mists and use double sided adhesive to attach patterned paper to the other side. Cut out the two halves of the notebook cover (patterned paper goes on the inside.)

Stamp with textured stamps onto the cover to add interest underneath the embossed die cuts.

Step 2 – Die cut two sheets of heavy cardstock with the Doodle Die and then emboss them with Eileen's Aqua Splash Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder.

I love how the embossing pops off the cover substrate!

Step 3 – I misted white coffee filters with Pearl Mica Spray and then cut strips out with the scallop die. I used craft floss and an embroidery needle to gather the strips with a simple running stitch.

Step 4 – After gluing and trimming the embossed die cuts to the front and back covers, I glued the gathered strips underneath them. I also glued the Quote Chip onto the front as well.

inside covers

Step 5 – I cut the signature covers using the Pocket Notebook Die. (It's very handy that it also cuts pages for the notebook as well as the cover pieces!) I brayered some teal paint onto the covers to add visual texture before I stamped and embossed on them.

Step 6 – I hand cut the white inner pages of each signature so they would be a little smaller than the covers. I stitched the signatures together with a simple Phamphlet Stitch. To tie the sigs into the cover I used a strip of sari silk for each one and just threaded it through the middle of each signature and then through the pair of holes in the cover – tying it outside at the top and letting the tails hang down for decoration.

Step 7 – Lastly I made an elastic flower band to act as a closure. I pushed the loop of a pearl button through the center of the tissue flower die cuts and then threaded the elastic cord through it – tying it off to make an appropriately sized loop to go around the book.

Supplies used!

Dies:
Sizzix
Eileen Hull Pocket Notebook ( Sizzix / SB )
Eileen Hull Romance Flower # 66110 - retired
Tim Holtz Doodle Art ( Sizzix / SB )
Tim Holtz On the Edge Die, Scallops - retired

Other:

Tim Holtz Stamp Set - Spills & Splatters
Tim Holtz Stamp Set - Purveyor
Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends ink - Clear (embossing)
Sizzix Mat board

Eileen Hull Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder - Aqua Splash, White Wonder

PaperArtsy Fresco Paint - Caribbean Sea

Ranger Mica Spray - Pearl

Eileen Hull Easy Cut Adhesive
Tim Holtz Quote Chips - Theories
sari silk
coffee filters

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Creativation 2020 and NEW Eileen Hull Sizzix Dies!!

It's that time of year, the annual Association For Creative Industries tradeshow CREATIVATION! Chock full of manufacturers with all their new and shiny products, it is the place to be! I am very blessed to be able to go again this year and be a part of the excitement. Eileen has four new Sizzix dies that are debuting. Two are available now and two more will be a part of the Chapter 2 release in April. Today I am sharing a project made with the new Display Stand Die. (available now)

Display Stand Die - so many uses for it!

I decided to make a winter-themed shaker card/decor piece! It was easy and looks really cute:

Shake, shake, shake… shake that glitter…

It folds flat for mailing or storage:

There is a clever little folding stand that make it stand up (don't worry, there is a video on how to fold and engage it!):

On to the tutorial…

First I cut the main body out using white matboard. I also cut just the front panel out again from heavy white cardstock. I used one of the frames from the Hearts Journaling Cards Die Set to cut the center out of that panel to form a frame.

Next I embossed the front of the frame with Eileen's White Wonder Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder. As I was melting it with my heat tool, I would sprinkle a tiny bit of her Polished Silver Embossing Powder into the White Wonder before it cooled. It made a neat speckled effect! After embossing, I glued a piece of clear plastic (from recycled packaging) onto the back of the frame.

Step three is to build up the area that is going to hold the shaker parts (in this case glitter and mini die cut snowflakes). (This is after I created the background scene with Distress Ink and die cuts.)

I cut foam tape into strips so they would fit behind the frame. Three layers of tape made the recess deep enough. You have to make sure you have no gaps at the corners or there will be glitter leakage! Carefully pour the glitter etc. in and then carefully peel off the tape liner. Be very careful you don't jar it or you will get glitter and bits bouncing up onto the surface of the tape. Carefully stick the frame over the top and you are done! (Careful is the key word here. You definitely don't want to sneeze.)

I added more die cuts to the frame for embellishment and also a snowman on the "ground". This front part I also covered with snow texture paste and glitter.

It it is a little confusing on how to fold the Display Stand at first. Eileen Hull has created a short video on how to do it! Feel free to watch it several times. ;-)



Thanks for stopping by! Check out Eileen's blog and if you are not already a member, join the Facebook Eileen Hull Fan Club group. It is a warm, supportive group with lots of inspiration and sharing going on. You'll just have to answer a few simple questions when asking to join (to keep out spammers) and then you'll be added. ;-) ALSO, Eileen and those of us going to Creativation will be sharing sights from the show and other crazy goings on in the group! You won't want to miss any action. ;-)

I also created this project with the Funkie Junkie Challenge Blog's Tic Tac Toe challenge in mind. I think the only square I didn't cover was 'ribbon' so it's very nearly a blackout. (wait, that's bingo. Oh well LOL) Check out their challenges; they are always fun!

Dies:
Eileen Hull Sizzix
Display Stand ( Sizzix / SB )
Journaling Cards - Hearts ( Sizzix / SB )

Tim Holtz Sizzix
Alpine ( Sizzix / SB )
Paper Snowflakes, Mini ( Sizzix / SB )
Winter Wonderland - retired
Snowglobe (1st) - retired
Mini Christmas Things - retired
Holiday Words - Script ( Sizzix / SB )

Other:

Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Polished Silver
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - White Wonder
Eileen Hull Clearsnap Blends Ink - Clear
Sizzix Sizzles Matboard
Ranger Dry Glitter - Rock Candy
DecoArt - Snow-Tex
Distress Oxide Inks
cardstock

Some links in this post are affiliate links which do not affect the price you pay but allow me to earn a small percentage of a sale. Thanks! (My husband also thanks you!) If you shop at Topflight Stamps, use my coupon code LISAHOEL for 12% off your order.

Display Stand Die - Winter Shaker
by MonalisaH -Lisa Hoel
Scrapbook.com

Thanksgiving Card with Eileen Hull

Hello! I've been playing more with Eileen's Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder and Clearsnap Blends Ink and have created a fall Thanksgiving card. Read on to see the embossing techniques I used!

The powders are chunky and you get really good coverage and dimension. I discovered that I can use my Melting Pot to easily make all the embossed die cut leaves. (The Ranger Melting Pot was designed by Suze Weinberg and they were sadly discontinued a few years ago. You might have one in your craft stash already or be able to find one used on eBay etc.)

I die cut the leaves, inked them with Eileen's clear (super sticky!) Blends Ink, applied the powder and set it into the pre-heated pot to melt. (It doesn't take long!) I had these non-stick inserts with side flaps that were made to fit into the tray which made it really easy to remove the melted die cut. I just lifted the liner out and let it cool off to the side before handling it. You could do the same thing with a folded piece of foil or paper. While the leaves were in the pot and the base powder had melted, I sprinkled on a little bit of a second color. It melted in and created a speckled texture on the leaves. So cool!!! I have lots of ideas to try with this. (Play time!)

Love that speckled look!!

For the card base, I used a piece of patterned paper in my stash and made a dry embossed center panel using Eileen's retired Honeycomb embossing folder.

Once the card base was done, I played around with my embossed leaves and other elements until I was happy with the placement. Then I glued it all down. I had to use a strong liquid adhesive to glue the leaves down because of the slick embossed surfaces. Crafter's Pick The Ultimate! glue is one of my favorites for such jobs.

Thanks for stopping by! Check out Eileen's blog and if you are not already a member, join the Facebook Eileen Hull Fan Club group. It is a warm, supportive group with lots of inspiration and sharing going on. You'll just have to answer a few simple questions when asking to join (to keep out spammers) and then you'll be added. ;-)

I am also entering this into the TFJB Challenge - Fabulous Fall!

Dies:
Eileen Hull Sizzix
Journaling Cards - Flowers & Leaves ( Sizzix / SB )
Spring Leaves ( Sizzix / SB )
Honeycomb embossing folder - retired

Other:

Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Golden Rod
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Polished Silver
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - White Wonder
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Black Magic
Eileen Hull Clearsnap Blends Ink - Clear
cardstock

Tim Holtz Big Chat Stickers
Ranger Melting Pot - retired


Some links in this post are affiliate links which do not affect the price you pay but allow me to earn a small percentage of a sale. Thanks! (My husband also thanks you!) If you shop at Topflight Stamps, use my coupon code LISAHOEL for 12% off your order.

Beach-y Wreath with Eileen Hull

Hello there! I'm starting to get the itch to create fall projects but I still have some summer creativity left in me! ;-) I have a beach theme going for my home summer decor and I needed a new wreath for my front door. A few weeks ago, Eileen Hull was inspired to use her Blends 2 inks and embossing powders to color sea shells. That inspired me in the creation of my new door wreath! It was really easy.

The actual wreath is a twig wreath from the craft store
that I lightly spray painted with white paint.

I started out with coloring the shells. I used a stylus with blending sponge to apply color just where I wanted it. I dried it with my heat gun.

Once I had colored and dried the shell and starfish, I went back with the clear ink (super strong for embossing!!) and added it on the parts I wanted the embossing powder to stick to.

I also die cut Paper Leather (the pink branches) and regular heavy cardstock (the 'seaweed'). The seaweed cuts I covered with clear ink and embossed with Aqua Splash powder.

Once I had all the parts prepared I went to town with my glue gun and put it all together. For a final step, I gave the whole wreath a spray with Glitter Dust to give it a bit of sparkle.

Check out Eileen's blog and if you are not already a member, join the Facebook Eileen Hull Fan Club group. It is a warm, supportive group with lots of inspiration and sharing going on. You'll just have to answer a few simple questions when asking to join (to keep out spammers) and then you'll be added. ;-)

Dies:
Sizzix
Sand & Sea ( Sizzix / SB )
Branch with Leaves & Flower (657241) - retired
Seaweed, Coral & Wave (660349) - retired

Other:

Eileen Hull Clearsnap Blends 2 inks - Pansy, Melon, Sunshine, Clear
Stylus and blending sponge tips
Eileen Hull Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder - Aqua Splash, Polished Silver, Golden Rod
Paper Leather - Pink
Glitter Dust

decorative fish net
seashell/starfish
twig wreath
white spray paint


Store links in this post may be affiliate links which do not affect the price you pay but allow me to earn a small percentage of a sale. Thanks! (My husband also thanks you!) If you go shopping at Topflight Stamps, use my code LISAHOEL for 10% off your order.

Mixed Media Card with Eileen Hull

Hello! I've been playing more with Eileen's new Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder and Clearsnap Blends Ink.

The powders are chunky and you get really good coverage and dimension. I discovered that I can use my Melting Pot to easily make all the embossed die cut elements. (The Ranger Melting Pot was designed by Suze Weinberg and they were sadly discontinued a few years ago. You might have one in your craft stash already or be able to find one used on eBay etc.)

I die cut the flower parts, inked them with Eileen's clear (super sticky!) Blends Ink, applied the powder and set it into the pre-heated pot to melt. (It doesn't take long!) I had these non-stick inserts with side flaps that were made to fit into the tray which made it really easy to remove the melted die cut. I just lifted the liner out and let it cool off to the side before handling it. You could do the same thing with a folded piece of foil or paper.

On the large gold flower, I stamped it to give it an embossed texture. The round stamp from the Tim Holtz set The Professor fit perfectly onto the flower tips. While the powder was still molten, I carefully pressed the stamp in place and then left it there until the powder had cooled and solidified. Then the stamp just pops off.

The frame is the front from the Trinket Box die. (See, 3-D dies can be used for 2-D projects too!) I covered the frame with the clear embossing powder, sprinkled on White Wonder powder and then gently knocked some of the powder off by tapping on the back. I wanted some 'gaps' that would give an eggshell, vintage texture after melting. After I embossed it and it was cool, I rubbed Nutmeg Blends Ink all over the frame, working it into the gaps left by the powder I knocked off. I buffed the extra ink off with a soft cloth before it dried. I also added a bit of ink to the flower parts to give them a vintage distressed look too. I had to use a strong liquid adhesive to glue the flowers together because of the slick embossed surfaces. Crafter's Pick The Ultimate! glue is one of my favorites for such jobs.

Thanks for stopping by! Check out Eileen's blog and if you are not already a member, join the Facebook Eileen Hull Fan Club group. It is a warm, supportive group with lots of inspiration and sharing going on. You'll just have to answer a few simple questions when asking to join (to keep out spammers) and then you'll be added. ;-)

Dies:
Eileen Hull Sizzix
Journaling Cards - Flowers & Leaves ( Sizzix / SB )
Book & Pages, Trinket Box & Frame ( Sizzix / SB )
Flower, Heart & Soul - retired

Other:

Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Golden Rod
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Aqua Splash
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - White Wonder
Eileen Hull Clearsnap Blends Ink - Clear, Nutmeg, Ebony
cardstock
Tim Holtz Stamp Set - The Professor
Distress Oxides Spray - Cracked Pistachio, Vintage Photo, Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade
Distress Paint - Antique Linen
Tim Holtz Big Chat Stickers
Ranger Melting Pot - retired
Butterfly metal embellishment 
stencil - TCW169, Kasbah

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Eileen Hull Embossing Powders! – Robot Card

Hello! I've been having more fun with Eileen Hull's new Molten Dimensions Embossing Powder and made this cute robot card for my nephew's fifth birthday. I am finding it very handy to use my old Ranger Melting Pot to emboss all the little bitty parts of projects. For a more in-depth look at how I used it, see this post from last week where I used it to emboss all sorts of small flower parts on a Mother's Day card.

Look at that cute little robot! The embossing really adds a lot of dimension:

The robot is cut using the Tim Holtz Robotic Die (which I love!) I used Eileen's new Clearsnap Clear Ink dabber to apply embossing ink to the parts. It is super sticky ink and is perfect for holding even the chunky embossing powders. I also used a bit of Rinea foiled paper for some robot parts to add a different texture and some bling.

TIP: If you need to glue parts that have been embossed, you need to make sure you have the right glue. The embossed surfaces are a bit slick. I have had excellent success with Api's Crafter' Pick The Ultimate! glue. It is a liquid tacky-glue type adhesive but it is super strong. I use it all the time for gluing embellishments, chunky metal things, etc. – it's my favorite!

Thanks for stopping by. =) Check out Eileen's blog and if you are not already a member, join the Facebook Eileen Hull Fan Club group. It is a warm, supportive group with lots of inspiration and sharing going on. You'll just have to answer a few simple questions when asking to join (to keep out spammers) and then you'll be added. ;-)

Dies:
Tim Holtz Sizzix
Robotic ( Sizzix / SB )
Gearhead ( Sizzix / SB )

Other:

Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Golden Rod
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Aqua Splash
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - White Wonder
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Black Magic
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Polished Silver
Eileen Hull Clearsnap Blends Ink - Clear
Rinea foiled paper - Red Star
Tim Holtz stamp set - Simple Sayings
cardstock
Api's Crafter' Pick The Ultimate! glue

Sizzix and Scrapbook.com links in this post are affiliate links which do not affect the price you pay but allow me to earn a small percentage of a sale. Thanks! (My husband also thanks you!)

Robotic Birthday Card
by MonalisaH -Lisa Hoel
Scrapbook.com

Mother's Day Card with Eileen Hull

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It was warm and sunny here, downright hot! Of course the temperature is going to drop 30 degrees by the end of the week and rain is coming. That's okay though, it will be good for my garden. =) I made this card for my mother
-in-law using Eileen's dies and her NEW Molten Dimensions embossing powders from Emerald Creek. They are pretty fabulous!

They are chunky and you get really good coverage and dimension. I discovered that I can use my Melting Pot to easily make all the embossed die cut elements. (The Ranger Melting Pot was designed by Suze Weinberg and they were sadly discontinued a few years ago. You might have one in your craft stash already or be able to find one used on eBay etc.)

I die cut the flowers and word, inked them with Eileen's clear (super sticky!) Blends Ink, applied the powder and set it into the pre-heated pot to melt. (It doesn't take long!) I had these non-stick inserts with side flaps that were made to fit into the tray which made it really easy to remove the melted die cut. I just lifted the liner out and let it cool off to the side before handling it. You could do the same thing with a folded piece of foil or paper.

Thanks for stopping by! Check out Eileen's blog and if you are not already a member, join the Facebook Eileen Hull Fan Club group. It is a warm, supportive group with lots of inspiration and sharing going on. You'll just have to answer a few simple questions when asking to join (to keep out spammers) and then you'll be added. ;-)

Dies:
Eileen Hull Sizzix
Journaling Cards - Flowers & Leaves ( Sizzix / SB )
Credit Card Sleeve & Tags ( Sizzix / SB )
Journaling Words ( Sizzix / SB )

Tim Holtz Heartfelt Die ( Sizzix / SB )

Other:

Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Golden Rod
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Aqua Splash
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - White Wonder
Eileen Hull Embossing Powder by Emerald Creek - Black Magic
Eileen Hull Clearsnap Blends Ink - Clear, Leaf
cardstock
washi tape

Sizzix and Scrapbook.com links in this post are affiliate links which do not affect the price you pay but allow me to earn a small percentage of a sale. Thanks! (My husband also thanks you!)