Prancer

 I created this simple card using one of Tim's older dies and Holiday Knit 3D multi level texture fades from his new release.

Using neenah solar card stock for the base, run the 3D multi level texture fades holiday knits to create background.

I was sorting through my stash when I came across a couple packs of grunge board (retired) and decided to use it with the TH/Sizzix Alterations Bigz die Prancing Deer (retired). It cuts like a dream through the Sizzix foldaway.

One of the things I love most about grunge board is the texture and adding colour using distress paints. I used antique linen and gathered twigs. Once paint is dry, add walnut stain distress ink around the edges for definition.

After adhering deer to card base, die cut word "merry" from the TH/Sizzix thinlits Handwritten Holidays (retired) and stamp from cms429 sketch greenery with distress archival in fired brick.

It's always fun to search through your craft supplies, you never know when something special will pop up.

Hope you enjoyed the process and it leaves you feeling inspired.

Christina

JoY

 After watching Tim's Holiday Hoopla, I'm feeling inspired to make Christmas cards. If you missed the Holiday Hoopla you can watch the replays on his blog. There are two parts to the Hoopla, you can find them here. I made two Christmas cards using the new holiday release and a smaller die from last years release.

I love the effect of the green card. In the steps following you will see the process on the red card as well.

The Base -  I used neenah solar card stock in white 110lbs. It's sturdy enough to hold all the layers.

It's all in the layers -  Distress watercolour card stock as a base. Die cut layered stripes using the top layer and base. For the green card I blended rustic wilderness over the stripes. I wanted more of a sharper look so I swiped the ink pad across the stripes. I did the same with the red card using lumberjack plaid.

Big tidings die is perfect for making simple cards. Using watercolour card stock, distress oxide in mowed lawn, I created an ombre effect, leaving white space at the top. Next using multi level texture fades in holiday knit, giving the saying texture, then swipe distress archival ink in rustic wilderness over top. I did the same for the red card using distress oxide in festive berries and distress archival ink in fired brick.

The finishing touch -  I used the snowflake from Twig and Stump, with a pop up square for dimension.

I highly recommend watching Tim's Holiday Hoopla, and hope you feel inspired.

Christina