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Tuesday 12 August 2014

A Vintage Kitchen by Eileen Hull

I was thrilled to have been asked by the wonderful Designer, Eileen Hull, who is the talented lady behind the amazing Artist Trading Blocks that keep popping up around the globe, to create some samples using her new Vintage Kitchen release, which will be available from December this year.  When Eileen and Amy (who is our Design Team Leader on the Artists on the Block blog) contacted me I was not sure what to expect........ but I was not disappointed when the die cuts arrived.

Every die that Eileen designs is perfect, they cut beautifully, they can be used with Mat Board (Mount Board) to create sturdy and multi-functional pieces.  I cannot wait to get my hands on a couple of these dies!

Here is Eileen showing off her wonderful new Vintage Kitchen collection and you can see the whole range HERE in the catalogue.  The recipe card box and canister are must haves!!


Here are a few peeks at what I made:


This is a wonderful cookie box which I painted and coloured.  This would be ideal in any lunch box or picnic box.  But I wanted to show how versatile these dies can be and so I made this:


A fantastic little sewing box to hold all your bits and bobs and I added a pincushion on top, using Tim Holtz fabric, to hold all those stray pins.  I can't take you through the step by steps just yet but will do later in the year.

Next up is a mini oven:


This is adorable - wait until you see all the designs my DT buddies have come up with for this!  I made it look like 50's style, when fabulous coloured appliances hit the shops on both sides of the Atlantic.

Last but not least:


I went all traditional with the cream and sugar containers, they have plenty of room inside the 3D construction to use as containers for sweets/candy or even a little bouquet of flowers - so many uses for parties, weddings, home decor etc., and they are such fun to make too!

My lovely friend Tracy Evans did a sneak peek of the new canister and cookie jar, you can see them HERE, Tracy has decorated hers so beautifully!

I hope you like my sneak peeks and that you will follow the links above to see what else Eileen has in store for us.

This month over at Art with Heart Challenge, the theme is 'Anything Goes' and the lucky winner this month will win a die of their choice from this new Vintage Kitchen collection - but you have to be in it to win it!  You can find all the details HERE - just scroll down to the bottom of the post and add your link.

Thanks for looking, hope to see you soon!  Hugs, Anne xx

46 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness - these are super, super, duper cute! My mind boggles with all the varying occasions that these would be suited for - what a brilliant idea from Eileen. I LOVE all your sneak peeks Anne - they are absolutely adorable - I can't choose one over the other! Will pop over to see other links. Nicola x

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  2. These are all wonderfully created Anne. I especially love the little sewing box,super cute. I don't think I use my dies enough,I must try harder!

    Hugs
    Donna x

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  3. wow i want them all...love all your fabulous creations but that little sewing box with the cute pin cushion is my favourite...big hugs kath xxx

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  4. Wow, I love what you have done and am thrilled for you that you were asked to do these samples! How very exciting! I have all sorts of ideas flooding my head as to what to do with that little stove. Whoop whoop! Doing a happy dance for you on this side of the ocean!

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  5. Wow Anne, you are sneaky! haha Great job showcasing the new dies, you did a awesome job but December!! I am impatient you know! lol I love love the pin cushion, it is gorgeous!! I will be looking for that tutorial from you. Congrats on being selected for this sneak peak. They knew you could do it perfectly. Thanks for the new addiction coming!
    Big Hugs, Kelly

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  6. Brilliant Anne, what am honour and you have knocked the makes out of the park. Love the pin cushion x

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  7. Fantastic projects Anne - you have been busy! Difficult to decide but i have to say I love your sewing kit the best or maybe the cookie tin.....no, they're all brilliant. Elaine x

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  8. Fabulous samples Anne, especially love your pin cushion. Such beautiful projects.
    Julie x

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  9. Absolutely stunning Anne , I absolutely adore that sewing pincushion! really love it. Each of your pieces are gorgeous and show the dies to their best. You are such a sweetie linking to my pieces to, thank you so much . Tracy x x

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  10. These are awesome, and I especially love the sewing box!!!

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  11. As ever you produce the most amazing and inspiring projects from these dies and I can't wait to see more as you reveal each one in turn. You've been busy! Huge hugs, Jenny xxx

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  12. They are all wonderful Anne - no surprise here! My favorite is the sugar and creamer. I love tea - love tea and have a cup every day. Of course here in the south we drink lots of ice tea. One of my favorite things about staying in Bath was visiting the Sally Lunn (spelling?) shoppe. Wonderful tea with Sally Lunn bread loaded with clotted cream and strawberry jam. Oh how I want to go back. You are making me think of kitchens and cooking and now I am dreaming about bangers and mash! Dream on Sandy. I love visiting you and seeing just what you have in store for us. I do love that creamer and sugar!!
    Sandy xx

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  13. LOVE LOVE LOVE all your samples. i too loved playing with the new dies!!
    now i want a cookie and a cup of tea!!

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  14. That pin cushion is so cute, what a perfect match for the Tim Holtz fabric, so cleverly thought out.
    Gee xxx

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  15. your samples are amazing Anne - I can't wait to see the full details for your makes! I especially love the sewing box with the pin cushion top - its gorgeous!!!! Brilliant. Would love to link up to the challenge to try to win a die - is it really anything goes or do we have to use something specific? Hugs rachel xx

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  16. No wonder you were asked to produce some samples Anne, these are totally stunning!
    Your gorgeous designs showcase the new dies perfectly. I love them all.
    hugs Sue xx

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  17. Wow Anne! What an honour - so well deserved. I love all of your examples -especially the sewing box - it would make such a lovely gift! Look forward to these dies being available! Chrisx

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  18. Oh...these are fabulous Anne...You have created some stunning samples!!!...Just lurve the little sewing box!...Jan x

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  19. Hi Anne, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the sewing box/pin cushion! The cookie box is my "must have" die from this collection and now I'm even more excited to get it!!! I think that cute little oven is now running a close second!

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  20. Hi Anne! Oh my, these are so adorable!! Very neat, the seeing box is so cute. An oven? How cool! I bet you had fun with these ;)
    Thank you for the continuous inspiration, Anne! Also, thank you very much for your sweet comments. I've been so busy, still trying to catch up, but finally found a moment so coming to sag a quick hello. Hope you're well.
    Ingrid x

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  21. Seriously awe-mazing, Annie! Each one is more incredible than the one before! You and Eileen make a great team - and the other artists - and I couldn't possibly be happier for you! You deserve every minute of recognition and love of your talent!! Huge hugs! Darnell

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  22. Oh Anne, those boxes are AMAZING! I especially love the Sewing Box, But all are gorgeous! Congratulations for being contacted to create some samples. You are so talented!
    I am going now to check out the catalog. :)
    Hugs

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  23. Fabulous dies Anne, I can see me spending lots of pennies... I love them...The sewing & cookie designs are amazing...You are so talented... I adore your work.... Hugs May x x

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  24. Your samples are all so gorgeous, Anne! I'd love to steal that pincushion away from you - it is incredible.

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  25. OMG Anne your makes are so brilliant! Such fantastic looking dies! I love each of your creations but that sewing box is just absolutely BRILLIANT, you are so, so clever!!!!!

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  26. Great projects Anne. I have to say I agree with the others the pin cushion is gorgeous.
    Happy crafting, Angela x

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  27. Oh WOW Anne - you are so talented! All are great projects but i just love the sewing pin cushion. Just fabulous x

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  28. Anne, these are gorgeous! I love them all. That little oven stole my heart. <3

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  29. Great work Anne, love all your samples especially the sewing box, that is gorgeous and the cooker is so cute. Great dies by Eileen, showcased superbly by talented you.i'm off to check out Tracy's blog now Hugs x

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  30. These are just so adorable Anne, had a look at what's coming up and not sure how you choose. They are all fabulous and your samples are wonderful x

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  31. Wow Anne, these are fabulous. I love the sewing box.
    Toni xx

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  32. Anne the projects are gorgeous!!! ^.^

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  33. Anne your talent never ceases to amaze me! I love each of these projects- oh to be in your head for a day! Looking forward to more down the road- btw just found out they moved the shipping date to November- sometimes you just have to ask! Hooray!

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  34. Congratulations Anne, but the honor is theirs to have such a talent showcase the products so beautifully! These are all absolutely gorgeous and amazing! Love them all! Hugs!

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  35. HI Anne, these are all amazing and the dies look incredible, I just popped over and left a comment on ATB blog - I'll try and get an entry in this time too. I don't know which of your stunning creations I like most - just wish these dies were out now because I can 'see' some Christmas presents here! Hugs Carole Z X

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  36. Wonderful Anne, my favourite is the sewing themed box, it's gorgeous. So talented. Ruth x

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  37. Anne
    I feel as though I have stepped back into time and I am in the 1950s with all this fabulous retro inspired creations. They are bright and bold and such incredible ways to either store little bits 'n' bobs or as beautiful and creative packaging for very special gift ideas.
    The sewing box is sensational!
    You have worked so hard to create those samples, what an incredible asset you are to their DT.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  38. Well Miss Anne, no surprise here, asking the woman who can build anything, and look at you go Miss Designer, the cookie box looks yummy, the sewing box is FAB-U-LOUS loving all the 50's vibe, now that cream and sugar are my favorites, EXCELLENT work show casing all these dies, I agree Miss Tracy's creation are out of this world. You so deserve being asked you will be a grrrreat addition to their team. Thanks for sharing, and always inspiring and supporting me with your wonderful comments, hope you have a wonderful week, ((( BIG HUGS)))..

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  39. Wow Anne, these are STUNNING! No wonder you're in demand, great ideas, beautifully executed, what great promotional pieces. I hope you're feeling proud of yourself - great work! >:o) Chris xxx

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  40. Oh my gosh! these are all just TOO sweet Anne! you have used Eileen's dies so creatively - the sewing box is wonderful with the pin cushion on top - Love them all!! Well done!

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  41. Congratulations on your new assignment. I can see you've already got this task well in hand with all the beautiful little boxes & pretties that you've tempted us with on this post. These boxes are not only pretty but useful as well, and while each is lovely, I have to confess, the little sewing box caught my heart (I 'used to be' a sewer, so I collected sewing memorabilia). I'm glad that Ms Hull asked you on the team...she obviously recognizes your awesome talent! Hugs & have lots of fun too. TFS (BTW, these are new dies to me! You know I'm a weak Sister when it comes to dies, right???) LOL

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  42. These are all absolutely amazing creations! The pin cushion looks stunning and the little oven is such a fun idea. Fantastic!
    Rebecca.

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  43. Such fabulous makes Anne and congratulations they couldn't have picked a better ambassador for their dies.

    Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
    ShirlsCards.

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  44. Oh Anne, I almost missed these and they are stunning. Congratulations on being chosen to join the team - well deserved - you are the best.
    Hugs, Neet xx

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  45. Oh my word, Anne - what an array of delights! Huge congratulations on joining the team, though frankly I think they're lucky to have you... your work with the ATBs is just astounding, and your imaginative take on all these dies is fabulous. Lovely lovely work... and I can't wait to follow more of this amazing new adventure you're on.
    Alison xx

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  46. Amazing use of the dies, Anne - so many unique creations. Congratulations!

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