Use your artist trading blocks dies creatively ^.^

Hello everyone ^.^ 

Need a quick and easy gift packaging or want to create a cute favor box in no time?

Why not to use Eileen Hull 3D block dies which are mostly know for the amazing artist trading block creations?

start with the die cutting and putting the box together, however we need to remove one of its sides (any side is fine) ^.^

 

*prepare the patterned paper of you liking (the most convenient sizing would be the 2 and a half times the block's size in vertical and 4 times in horizontal)
*score the paper and start wrapping and adhering it around the block (as you can see on the pictures I also added a decorative edge before the wrapping)

*leave some paper to cover the bottom of the block (half of the block's size would be enough)
otherwise you can just cut a rectangular piece of the same paper and cover the bottom later
*after that we have a bit tricky part, you need to form the paper with your fingers into a shape that looks like a milk carton (it is not very hard, just may need bit of practicing)

 

*in the end you can add some holes for the twine or ribbon (and of course I remembered about it after I have embellished my box ^.^)

P.S. thank you for stopping by ^.^

Want to get more out of your Eileen Hull Block dies? Visit my previous posts for more ideas following the links below:

   

 

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Clean and Simple

How many times were you thinking of creating something handmade but couldn't because of the so limited free time we all have during the day? Sometimes crafting may become really challenging and exhausting and that's why I love clean and simple projects. Such projects can turnaround your mood and brighten someones day or even yours :)))
So enough chatting and how about clean and simple card for today? ^.^

*Start by cutting some patterned paper, one piece is going to be our card's base and the other will be used on top of the card (so naturally you would like it to be a bit smaller in order to create a nice and clean border )

regarding the card dimensions: frankly speaking I never think about such things and just go more instinctively and according to the composition I'm planning to have, in other words any size that suits you is fine, don't forget that our main goal here is to have some relaxing and creative time ^.^

*The second step is to fold the bigger piece of paper in half (scoring boards are the best for this job).
The smaller one we are going to use with new Tim Holtz thinlits die, so we'll end with piece of paper with heart shape opening and intricate sketchy heart die cut
*To finish the project all you need is to adhere the paper with heart shape opening over the base of a card with some 3D squares or foam tape to add dimension to your card. I glued the heart inside the opening as you can see and added some stickers from Kaisercraft Bow and Arrow collection. And that's all ^.^

P.S. Thank you for stopping by ^.^ Hope you had creative and relaxing time

                             Created especially for Memories Trend 

 

All tools and supplies used for this project can found by following this link :

Christmas gift holder or how to get more out of your Artist Trading Block dies 2

Hello everyone. December is already here and the winter holidays are just around the corner. I'm in a very Christmassy mood these days and my head is full of decorations, Christmas trees, gifts, ornaments and so many more festive things ^.^
Today I want to share with you how you can go from
                                                                       this

to this

Not only this is a cute Christmas decoration it is also a gift holder and you can use it as a Christmas tree ornament.
All you need is Eileen Hull's cube/block 3-D dies. In this project I used the smallest and the biggest one.
1.Start by cutting some mat board with your dies
2.For a tree trunk I embossed the small block with distress powder and colored it with some inks

3.For the rest of a Christmas tree I used the big block , the only tricky thing here is to make some extra cutting and scoring. It goes somewhat like this 

tip: the scoring must be done from the outer side of a block (where we already have our initial score lines)

For this step it was easier for me firstly to adhere the 2 sides of a block as we usually do with this die cuts and then proceed with all the extra cutting and scoring

4. Before gluing everything together in a pyramid shape I added some color and stamping.
The finished top of a tree looks something like this

after that adhere the top with the trunk together and then embellish the way you like it.

5.For the finishing touch I punched few holes at the top of a tree for a ribbon, this way you can also use the tree as a Christmas tree ornament and not only a gift holder ^.^

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tip: for the faux tinsel twine I drew some thick lines with Ranger Glossy Accents and poured generously Ranger gold embossing tinsel over it, then just let it dry

more photos and close ups of a project:

 

That's it for today, thank you for stopping by and stay tuned for more 3-D Christmassy inspiration which is coming soon.

For more simple and easy gift and packaging ideas from your Artist Trading Block dies you should check HERE.

Also don't forget to share with us your art with heart at December Art With Heart Challenge: Holiday traditions and get a chance to win  Eileen Hull's Loaf Pan die from a brand new Vintage Kitchen collection.

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