New Year, New Release of New Dies (Sort of) with Loads of Inspiration

  Eileen Hull Designs has a new release of dies to share. Actually it is a te-release of some vintage dies.  Here are images of the dies. I was a fan of these dies the first time around.  One in particular as has been a very favorite of mine, more about that to come.  

The cantilever sewing box brings back memories for me too because my mother also had a larger wooden version!  The embroidery hoop die replicates actual hoops and can be used for many projects. The needle case die happens to be one of my favorites and have used this die so many times for various projects. Those that have seen my projects may notice that this one is the base for many of my banners. 

For this latest release I made this version of the cantilever sewing box. Added some decorations to the top, using the flowers and leaves cut from felt and wool.  

This made me decide to use the same extra thinlit dies for the embroidery hoop and the needle case for a trio of coordinating projects. 

There are three more ideas to share with everyone. 

The small tab bound book using the needle case die for the covers and pages.

The “love” wreath uses the inner circle from the embroidery hoop (three to four layered together), with leaves of cut from felt and paper, then applied around the circle.  Add some small felt flowers and a clear plastic circle with the word LOVE and a ribbon to complete the hanger.  

The last of course is another idea for a banner.  The needle case die is cut from layered foil that was cut and embossed with the Mandela 3D folder. These are fashioned into pockets to hold paper heart flowers in three sizes with added felt leaves and a couple of other die cut greens.