Hi everyone and welcome to the Sizzix - Fresh Vintage Blog Hop! Today we'll be taking a closer look at one of my new favorite dies from the ever-so-fabulous, Eileen Hull! The die is called "leaves" and you can check it out HERE!
I have created two projects recently with this fabulous die! Here are some peeps of those projects and a little video on a quick and easy way to get some nice leafy veins into your newly cut leaves!
Let's get started!
I created this little Fall Floral Centerpiece for Live with Prima just a few weeks ago! I wanted to load up the project with leaves and figured Eileen's new die would be the perfect fit for such a task!
If you look closely you can see the leaves peeping out here and there from underneath the flowers!
There's more leaves on the other side... they are all around the whole project really!
...You can watch a video of how I made this project right HERE...
...and you can get a kit to make your very own version right HERE!
...for my next leafy project I made a 12x12 frame that you can tuck special notes and photos into!
See all those lovely leafies?!?!
...peep peep...
...and hither and yon are a few more!
...I haven't done this class yet, but keep your eyeballs peeled for the details on when I'll be sharing how to make this little fella SOON.
I thought it would be fun to also do a QUICK little video on how to get those super neat folds into Elieen's fabulous leaves...
You can check it out below!
Sizzix Fresh Vintage - Leaves (vein folding tutorial) from Lolly Chops on Vimeo.
That's all I gots for today! Thanks a ton for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed these little projects and videos!
Make sure you click on the "Hop Forward" link below to check out some of the other projects in this super fun hop (and get the details on how to win a Leaves die all for your very own too)!
Good gracious these projects are stunning. You are amazing.
Posted by: Jessica @ Two Shades of Pink | October 19, 2011 at 10:09 PM
I agree with Jessica! Love with you did to make my Leaves something special- great tip and really gives them dimension and something extra! So glad you could join us with all you have going on- thanks Lolly! Teal hugs to you!
Posted by: Eileen Hull | October 20, 2011 at 12:26 AM
Beautiful from the beginning to
every creative end! TFS♥
Hugs and Blessings,
KimberlyRae
Posted by: KimberlyRae | October 20, 2011 at 01:13 AM
Wow, I love both of your projects. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!
Eva :0)
http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com
Posted by: Eva | October 20, 2011 at 09:42 AM
Such wonderful projects. Love them all.
Posted by: Regina aka Mrs. ham | October 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Hi Lolly!
How incredibly wonderful you are, and teaching everyone how to make quick and easy gorgeous leaves in the process! What a wonderwomen you are in all the creative projects you do !!! I just know my very own special wonderwomen-of-crafts! How's that for a title?
p.s. I LOVE the crochet-teal(of course)flower!!
Teal hugs!
Posted by: Hedwig | October 20, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Lolly, did you use this die for the tree you did a while back on the burlap? I loved that - I want to make one.
Posted by: Paula | October 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Great dimension added to the leaves...
Posted by: Ann Butler | October 20, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Oh my such Gorgeous projects, your flowers are just beautiful on both projects, love your little houses on the candles too, and what a lovely way to decorate the frame for a message board!
Posted by: conniecrafter | October 20, 2011 at 12:27 PM
Both of your project are amazing! I love all the added details and the colors are beautiful! Tfs and have a great day. :)
Posted by: STAR | October 20, 2011 at 01:25 PM
Yep, I loves me these projects, Lolly. That frame is genius!
Posted by: Jonathan | October 20, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Beautiful projects, Miss Lolly!
Posted by: Jingle | October 20, 2011 at 03:36 PM
Lolly, Wow! These projects are just beautiful! Great job!!
Posted by: Lisa Rojas | October 20, 2011 at 04:15 PM
Very Beautiful love the papers and the colors are perfect. I love the candle and the frame love all the flowers. you have done a great job on them both. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
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Posted by: Anita Braddock | October 20, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Rich, rich, rich -- beautiful colors and details.
Posted by: Sharon | October 20, 2011 at 04:54 PM
hmmmm.... which one?
Are you talking about this project here:
http://www.lollychops.com/lollychops/2010/10/the-lollychops-channel-one-tree-5-ways.html
Its an .svg cutting file (available for free at the top of the post).
Hope that helps!
HUGS,
Lolly
Posted by: LollyChops | October 20, 2011 at 06:04 PM
I am sooooo going to try that frame! Yep I am :)
Posted by: Becky T | October 20, 2011 at 08:23 PM
You're da bomb! The layering! The textures! The colors! The great tip on the veining! Amazing!
Posted by: Karen Burniston | October 21, 2011 at 06:27 PM
What a great home decor project. It's such a nice twist on the notice board idea... love that you can tuck little notes and photos into it.
Posted by: Mylene Hillam | October 22, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Wow the frame is the most beautiful I've ever seen! Thanks for the tutorial, it's very useful!
Posted by: Fiorella | October 24, 2011 at 12:46 AM
Brilliant! So stunning, it's hard to believe it was that easy to add the veining! Now, I MUST get that die!
Posted by: Lisa | October 24, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Lolly! I love your frame! How awesome is that!
Posted by: Laney | October 24, 2011 at 02:33 PM
lolly,
gotta throw this in since i'm your odd replyier, so to speak- have you decorated the lollychop manor for halloweenie? gotta know! and do sweet lolly doggies get a trick or a treat? do they wear sweet costumes yes or no? and is it wrong if i let my sweet 11 year old sweetiepie girl dress as a zombie for halloween? these are unanswered questions i need to know what to do with? so help!!!!!!
Posted by: beth aka flute diva | October 26, 2011 at 09:24 PM
Just say gorgeous to your creativity and thanks for tutorial.
Posted by: loyalty cards printing | October 27, 2011 at 06:06 AM
Miss Lolly! Where's my Monday Lolly fix? Are you ok?
Hugs!
Laney
Posted by: Laney | November 02, 2011 at 09:18 AM
This is a gorgeous centerpiece Lolly! I love all the handmade details!!!
Posted by: Juliana | November 07, 2011 at 09:40 AM
Hey Lolls...where are ya? I know I don't get a chance to visit as much as I used to, but I'm missing you! Hope all is well and we see some new projects soon! Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Danielle | November 21, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Dear Crafty Blogger,
I'm launching a new site, "The Crafty Community." I've spoken with a few star crafty bloggers about this, and I've expressed my ideas for starting a community blog that really highlights the best of all crafty blog authors. I've noticed that there are many popular blogs that appeal to mom's; yet, it's hard keeping up with all of them. So, in effort to appeal to the largest target audience, I thought it would be a great idea to start a crafty hub blog containing the best of our collective resources. Hence, the start of "The Crafty Community."
Being that this week is Thanksgiving break for us, I figured I'd look for some cute crafts to do with my own children, Riley and Jacob. I found that though I started with Google, I was left unsatisfied. I needed more creative inspiration... so, I turned to my fellow blog friends. There, I found inspiration. Why not highlight this creativity to a larger audience?
I'm going to first allow priority to my favorite authors, thought I have personally invited a few friends already who I think would be a great addition to our team and enhance the 'crafty genre' we're tapping in to. There won't be any required blogging minimum posts or any regulations. All I ask is that we all have fun and remember our blog obligations: first - your own blog, then... whatever sites you support - such as The Crafty Community. The purpose is to not take away from your own site but rather to support your site and drive additional traffic from an audience you may not have had prior to joining The Crafty Community.
I'm contacting the top crafty bloggers on the web to offer them the first opportunity to join our team. I'd like to start our family with the best! It's simple... cross-post a 'teaser' of your normal blog post to The Crafty Community. Our Crafty Community readers will click your links and this will spread like wildfire!!
Just to give you a bit of insight as to the power of a 'collective blog...' We launched Teaching Blog Addict six months ago. This site is a collection of about 70 top teachers who blog and post also on TBA. Now, TBA is ranked the top teaching blog on the web. Our authors are award winning and like a family. See for yourself: http://www.teachingblogaddict.com/ If you're interested in doing what we did for teachers through TBA but for craft enthusiasts and moms, let me know! I think your blog is great and I'd love to have you join our team.
All you do is simply post a highlight of what you posted on your regular site... linking back to your site. The Crafty Community is like a preview of all the best craft sites that link back to the best author's sites (like yours!).
I just bought the domain name for all of us, too! http://www.craftycommunity.com/ I truly just started this hours ago... I know it will grow BIG TIME in a matter of days!! I look forward to hopefully having you join our team. :)
If you're interested, please contact me as soon as possible for I'll be opening this up to other readers soon and I can only accept a limited number of authors. I'm excited about this new adventure!
Thanks,
Erin
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Posted by: Erin Klein | November 21, 2011 at 11:24 PM
I like these very much, so bundle of thanks for sharing these nice ideas.
Posted by: Anne | November 25, 2011 at 08:46 AM
Very good for health. Lovely !!
Posted by: Email List Broker | December 02, 2011 at 05:50 AM
Just wanted to let you know your post are missed and hope you can come back soon.
Posted by: Tammy | December 06, 2011 at 09:32 AM
Hi Lolly! Were are you? I got scared when your blog went quite, I was so happy when I saw your Live with Prima videos and realiesed that some of them were made after this post.
O just wanted to let you know that we had a little get together at the LLS and made us some Christmas centerpieces using Loads of Prima flowers and everybody loved them. A couple also ended up buying supplies so that they could make some as Christmas gifts :-) (I thibk I'll do that myself as well, if we are not all sold out that is :-S) I hope I'll get my Lolly fix soon, but don't stress! We are all here paitently waiting for you :-)
Siri
Posted by: Siri | December 07, 2011 at 07:50 PM
Lolly,...Lolly, where for art thou, Lolly? Lol- I probably didn't say any of that right, but what do ya expect from a country gal? Miss your blogs and hope that perhaps you, like myself, are wrapped up in delightful holiday baking and decorating. If you walked into my house right now, just the sweet smells of homeade chili and cranberry muffins would put at least five pounds on ya ;)
Take care and post soon!
Posted by: beth aka flute diva | December 11, 2011 at 08:09 PM
Dear Lolly,
Just wanted to send you a note wishing you Merry Christmas and I hope your holiday is everything you want it to be.
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | December 23, 2011 at 06:30 AM
Hi Lolly!
Merry Christmas and I hope you and RonChops, all the DogChops, and the rest of the ChopsFamily are well !!!
Have a wonderful Christmas!!!
Posted by: Hedwig | December 25, 2011 at 02:21 AM