Funkie Junkie Focus - New Sizzix Chapter 4 Dies!

Hello Funkie Junkie fans, we have a new product inspiration theme for you – a look at the Sizzix Chapter 4 release.  

For a past Saturday Showcase, I shared the cover (and how-to) of a Halloween journal project I was working on. I continuing the project with the Inky in October product focus by creating delightfully inky pages to go inside!  (See that post here.) This go round I have the rest of the journal pages that I made for it that feature Chapter 4 dies and embossing folders!

FYI, we will no longer be having bi-weekly challenges on the Funkie Junkie blog but there is still a chance to win a $25 gift certificate at the Funkie Junkie Boutique! Just create a project using the products from each product showcase cycle, share it on social media and tag us at #thefunkiejunkie. You can read all about it here.

Let's take a look at each page in detail. Get comfy, there is a lot to see!

Page 1

This is one of my favorite photos of my boys. This page features the new Eileen Hull Sunflower Die and a background monoprinted using a Dina Wakley stencil and seasonal Distress Mica Stains.

The lower flower flips open to reveal a photo!

The sunflowers are cut out of yellow cardstock that I sprayed with Harvest Moon Mica Stain. The centers are cut out of brown paper that I embossed using the Woven Leather 3-D Embossing Folder (great texture!)

Page 2

Another photo from the pumpkin patch! The photo is mounted on cardstock embossed with the new Tim Holtz Chapter 4 Tree Rings 3-D Embossing Folder (a new favorite!)

The detail in this folder is AMAZING! I started out with Mixed Media Heavystock paper colored with Distress Spray Stains. 

I used a favorite (and simple) technique for embossing the background. All you have to do is rub the front half of the folder with Archival ink and then emboss! The ink transfers from the folder to the debossed areas of the paper and really makes the embossing detail pop. 

Page 3

In 2014 we started a new tradition of watching a special 'Halloween movie' instead of going out trick or treating. Our first movie was Ghost Busters! It was a big hit. 

The new Tim Holtz Chapter 4 Framed Tags Die Set made a great page pull out tag and I tucked it into a holder made using the Postale Thinlits Die Set. You will also spy a slide mount made using the Specimen Set.

Outer flap has a layer embossed using the Industrious 3-D Embossing Folder. (love it!) Papers used are the Halloween Distress Woodgrain (cat die cut) and background papers are from the Graphic 45 Charmed collection.

I used the inking techniques shared by Tim Holtz to ink the colored border as I cut the tag.

Page 4

This page shows some fall views from around our new neighborhood in Idaho. There is real fall here! The Chapter 3 Acorns 3-D Embossing Folder pairs wonderfully with the new Tim Holtz Chapter 4 Christmas Cutouts Die Set (see, not just for Christmas!)

The houses are cut out of cardstock covered with foil tape,
painted with Distress Paint, and then sanded.

This page flips up to reveal more Halloween fun!

The Tim Holtz Chapter 4 die set Layered Plaid isn't just for Christmas either. You'll see it's great for this Halloween page.

I used regular and Halloween Distress Crayons (from 2021 and 2022) to add color to the embossed leaves and acorns. It blended beautifully and the pearl shimmer is awesome.

Page 5

A single layer of the Layered Plaid makes a nice accent too. Otis is up there in the corner looking fab as well. Don't forget the Mischievous Cats too!

Page 6

Last page! More Framed Tags and a little ghostie made using Retro Halloween Die Set.

Whew! You made it to the end! Thanks for reading and keep an eye on the Funkie Junkie Inspiration Ave blog for loads of eye candy and techniques.