Funkie Junkie Focus – New Sizzix Chapter 1 Dies

The new Sizzix dies have been released and it's an exciting collection! The Funkie Junkie has all the new products from both Tim Holtz and Eileen Hull. I got busy and created a rather involved (= this post is long so get comfy) jungle themed junk journal!

The base of the journal is created using Eileen Hull's new Frame Pocket Journal Scoreboards Plus Die. (A plus die is an oversize die that won't fit into a regular Big Shot machine. You will need a Big Shot Plus, Sizzix Switch or other comparable wide mouth machine.)

The journal can be created with or without the flap (but I think it adds a nice touch).

There is a pocket part on the die that you can cut out of matboard to create a rigid tag pocket as shown above. You can also cut it out of cardstock and use in the pages (shown later). If you don't include the pocket, you can fit more signatures in your journal. I made two signatures, thinking the pocket would take up the space of the third signature. I added so many inclusions to my pages however, the signatures became way too thick! I could only fit one signature into my journal. Oops! I made the extra signature its own little companion book. I couldn't let all that work go to waste. Plus you can learn from me. ;-)

Now for LOTS of detail photos! There are also in progress photos to see how it all went together.

Scroll all the way to the end for a supplies list.

Detail of the tags & envelope from the front pocket.

The envelope is cut from a gel print I first embossed with
the new ML Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Dotted.

The frame pocket holding the tag on the right page is part of

the Frame Pocket Journal Scoreboards Plus Die. Cut them out of

paper or cardstock and sprinkle throughout your journal. 

My "extra" signature as its own little book. I was so sad when I realized they were too bulky to both fit in the main journal. Oh well, this works!

The covers of the signatures are covered with paper embossed
using the new 3-D Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Tablecloth
(how-to steps below)

I cut a tag out of a piece of Black Two-tone Woodgrain Cardstock and then
used the Tile Alphanumeric Thinlits Die to cut the letters out.

Another frame pocket to hold a tag. Perfect!

I incorporated a whole sheet of a Tile Alphanumeric Thinlits Die cut
to use as pages in the signature.

How-to:

1) Embossing with the Tablecloth 3-D Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I had some pre-inked cardstock in my stash so I grabbed that to use. (Having a stash is a time saver!) One of my favorite techniques to use with the 3-D folders is to ink it with archival ink and then emboss my paper. The ink is transferred into the debossed areas and really makes the detail pop.

I also used a brayer to lightly add paint to the tops of the embossed areas. 

2) Journal parts and assembly.

The Frame Pocket Journal Die

I did all my inking and stamping before assembling the parts.

You can use strong dry adhesive like red line tape to assemble the
cover, but I prefer to use a strong wet adhesive.

3) A look at some of the elements I used on the pages:

The Library Pocket, ATC Card & Tabs Thinlits Die Set in action!

I embossed the paper with Dotted first and then cut the envelope.

The tag pocket cut from cardstock and some of the frame pockets.

I decorated all the pages first and then stitched the signatures together.

I made a charm cluster for the closure using 
Prima Marketing Mechanicals - Rusty Monstera and a
broken necklace I had in my stash.

Thanks for stopping by. If you hung in there for the whole post you're a rock star! Keep an eye on the Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog, Inspiration Ave. because you are now getting regular doses of expanded (and inspiring) content each week. Don't miss it…

Supplies used:

New Sizzix Chapter 1:

Eileen Hull - Frame Pocket Journal Scoreboards Plus Die
Eileen Hull - Tile Alphanumeric Thinlits Die
Eileen Hull - Library Pocket, ATC Card & Tabs Thinlits Die Set
Eileen Hull - 3-D Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Tablecloth
Tim Holtz - ML Textured Impressions Embossing Folder - Dotted

Tim Holtz Die Sets - Brushstroke Butterflies, Framed Tags, Specimen, Collector, Gertrude Colorize, Funky Insects, Paper-Cut Bird, Garden Greens

Sizzix Large Tropicals Thinlits Die Set

Eileen Hull Folio Page, Pocket & Flowers Thinlits Die Set

Eileen Hull 3D Texture Fade Embossing Folder - Woven Leather

Tim Holtz Stamp Sets - Entomology, Field Notes, Specimen, Botanical Sketch, Tiny Toadstools, Mesh & Linen, Halftone & Rings, Bubbles
Tim Holtz Layering Stencils - Ringer, Markings, Dotted Line, Feather, Cells, Code, Nature 

Distress Collage Medium Matte

Distress Halloween Black Two-tone Woodgrain Cardstock

Distress Archival Ink 4-Pack Basics

Distress Embossing Glaze - Twisted Citron
Distress Crackle Paste Opaque

Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Halloween 2022 Design Tape, Label Stickers Thoughts, Snippets Curator, Mini Paper Clips, Hitch Fasteners, Ephemera Field Notes, Clippings Stickers

Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher

Tonic Tim Holtz Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer

Stamperia Amazonia 8x8 Paper Pad

Prima Marketing Mechanicals - Rusty Monstera

Funkie Junkie Focus – Favorite Products of 2022

Happy New Years Funkie Junkie fans! It may be 2023 now, but our Focus theme this time was "Favorite Products of 2022". I had lots of favorites so it was hard to choose but here is a project that features some of them.

I created a little winter scene using Eileen Hull's Shadow Box Frames #2 Die Set to make the frame. It is a handy die set to have in your tool box! Another 2022 favorite is the Holiday seasonal release, Gray Two-tone Woodgrain Cardstock. Love it! It has a great look even without any inking and it was really easy to die cut to make the frame.

The background is the new Tim Holtz 3-D Texture Fade folder Tree Rings (which I LOVE). So much texture! The houses, trees, sky and sentiment are all cut using the Tim Holtz Christmas Cutouts Die Set. It is definitely not limited to Christmas projects. I really like the primitive look of the designs.

Let's take a look at some of the how-to:

Step 1 – First I inked up some Heavystock with Distress Spray Stains to use in the Tree Rings embossing folder.

Step 2 – One of my favorite techniques to use with the 3-D Texture Fade folders is to ink the folder itself with Archival Ink and then emboss. The ink gets transferred to the paper in all the de-bossed areas and really makes the texture pop. I tried three different ink colors to see which I liked best.

Step 3 – Cutting out the Shadow Box frame parts:

Step 4 – The frames aren't too hard to assemble, especially if you build it atop a gridded surface of some sort so you can make sure it glues up squared.

Step 5 – To create the houses and other elements, I applied foil tape over heavy cardstock and then painted over the metal with Distress Paint. (Tip: clean the foil with rubbing alcohol first and the paint will adhere better.) When the paint was dry, I die cut my pieces and then lightly sanded them to reveal some of the metal underneath.

Happy New Years! I hope you are carving in some time to get crafting in! Keep an eye on the Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog, Inspiration Ave. because you are now getting regular doses of expanded (and inspiring) content each week. Don't miss it…

Supplies used:

Tim Holtz Die Set - Christmas Cutouts

Eileen Hull Shadow Box Frames #2 Die Set

Tim Holtz 3D Texture Fade embossing folder - Tree Rings

Distress Collage Medium Matte

Distress Mixed Media Heavystock

Distress Gray Two-tone Woodgrain Cardstock

Distress Woodgrain Cardstock

Ranger Foil Tape Sheets

Distress Archival Ink 4-Pack Basics

Distress Paint - Lumberjack Plaid, Salvaged Patina, Fossilized Amber, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint

Distress Spray Stains - Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke, Brushed Corduroy

Distress Rock Candy Dry Glitter

2023 – Eileen Hull's Sizzix Chapter 1 Release Party!

 

Welcome to 2023 and the Sizzix Chapter 1 Release Party of Eileen Hull's newest dies. We are celebrating with a Live party and this Blog Hop! Eileen's Teams have been hard at work creating with Eileen's new products and have quite a lineup of inspiration for you. Here is what Eileen has to say,

"Introducing the Chapter 1, 2023 Eileen Hull/Sizzix collection!

Let's start with the ScoreBoards Frame Pocket Journal – this is a Bigz Plus die so you will need a 9” cutting machine. The Journal measures 4 1/2” x 6 1/2” x 1 1/4” with an adjustable spine. What makes this die special are the additional pieces on the die, a pocket to hold ephemera, a frame and flap! These extra pieces may be used in many of my other journals or they can be used independently. The die may also be configured in a few different ways so watch the blog and Facebook live shows for ideas.

There are two Thinlits sets that coordinate with the Journal. You asked for a new alphabet – you got it – and I added numbers too! The Tile Alphanumeric is very versatile because you can use both the positive and negative shapes. Each letter is perforated which makes it easy to create and line up words.

The other Thinlits set is the Library Pocket, ATC Card and Tab Die Set – a journal essential! Use the ATC card die to knock out a bunch of Artist Trading Card bases and add the library pocket to package it up to swap. The Tab die is perfect to add to the Journal pages or on the ATC.

The last item is a 3D embossing folder called Tablecloth which was inspired by a crocheted cotton piece from my Mom. This adds beautiful texture and dimension to card backgrounds, book pages or tags!"

Don't miss the Sizzix Chapter 1 Release Party on Tuesday, January 3rd at 12pm EST!

Find the live Sizzix Chapter 1 Release Party on Eileen's YouTube channel or her FaceBook page! It will be streaming concurrently on both platforms. Eileen will be joined by several of the designers from her Teams so it will be a fun time! UPDATE: Watch the replay of the Release Party HERE.

Yes, there is a giveaway!

Enter the giveaway! Comment in the Release Party video chat and answer this question, "What would you create with these dies?" We loved hearing all your amazing ideas last time and want to hear more! 

Find the list of links to all the Designers' blog posts on Eileen's blog!

Whew! Now that the business is out of the way, let's take a look at the projects I made using Eileen's new dies and 3D Embossing Folder. I'll have a tutorial post later in the month.

First I made a card using the Tile Alphanumeric for the background with embossed Tablecloth and a message pocket cut using the Library Pocket, ATC Card and Tab Die Set.

Next I dug into a journal project with the fab new ScoreBoards Frame Pocket Journal Die. I created a forest themed nature junk journal packed full of forest-y bits and pieces!

Be sure to visit the blogs of the other designers and see all the inspiration! Tune in for the Live Release Party too. It will be fun as always! Don't forget the chance for prizes! ;-) UPDATE: See the video below for a slideshow of all the great projects…

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