Funkie Junkie Focus – Tim Holtz Christmas Cards

Hello there, Christmas is almost here! Crafting is continuing around here at a breakneck speed ha ha. Our focus for Funkie Junkie's Inspiration Ave. is 'Tim Holtz Christmas, Anything Goes'. I found myself in need of some extra Christmas cards so I got going…

Time is valuable right now so I utilized a "use what I have ready" method. The 3-D embossed backgrounds were extras from a previous project. Couldn't let those go to waste! They were the perfect backgrounds for layering lots of Tim Holtz Christmas ephemera and die cuts. (I also have a box of extra die cuts so those were all ready to go too.) Efficient creating is a must five days before Christmas. ;-)

I really love the Tree Rings and Pine Branches 3-D Texture Fade embossing folders. 

My Tim Holtz ephemera stash is a mix of years past and present so I'm not sure if this deer is in the current 2022 pack. There are plenty of great images in each years' collection though so no worries.

The background is Opaque Distress Crackle Paste applied through the Festive Layering Stencil. When dry, I added Distress Holiday Mica Stains for color and shimmer.

The embossed pine branches are highlighted with the pearlescent Seasonal Distress Crayons.

The Christmas Paper Dolls are so cute to use on cards as well. If time wasn't so short, I would have colored them using the new Distress Watercolor Pencils. Compromises must be made in times of need!

Here are a few peeks at the behind the scenes. Mostly it's a matter of pulling everything out, digging through piles and playing around with elements until I'm happy.

I did prepare all the card bases first:

I cut the leading edges of the cards using the Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer. I think it gives it a nice finished look.

Note the creative mess lol!

Merry Christmas! I hope you are inspired to get some holiday crafting in! Keep an eye on the Funkie Junkie Boutique Blog, Inspiration Ave. because you are now getting regular doses of expanded (and inspiring) content each week. Don't miss it…

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Supplies used:

Tim Holtz Die Set - Bold Text, Christmas

Tim Holtz 3D Texture Fade embossing folder - Tree Rings

Tim Holtz 3D Texture Fade embossing folder - Pine Branches

Tim Holtz Layering Stencil - Festive

Distress Collage Medium Matte

Distress Crackle Paste - Opaque

Distress Holiday Mica Stains

Distress Crayons Seasonal

Distress Ink - Ground Espresso

Distress Mixed Media Heavystock

Tonic Tim Holtz Deckle Torn Edge Trimmer

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ephemera Pack Christmas

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Dolls Christmas

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sticker Book Christmas

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers Christmas Botanicals 2022