I don’t want to freak anyone out, but we’re 3 days into December! Just going to leave that there…
I find it difficult to skip the details when using Tim Holtz products. They work so perfectly together that it’s easy to get carried away, even when time isn’t on your side. That said, having the right tools makes even the more detailed cards, short work. Tools such as the travel stamp platform, sidekick and glitter duster make it easy to work quickly and in batches.
I reached for the inventor stamps again, this time going back to the beginning and using Inventor 1 set. I saw a clock adorned with fresh foliage at a garden center a few weeks ago and immediately the inventor clock came to mind.
Using the travel stamp plaform, ink and stamp the clock only. Slide the heavystock down the stamp platform and ink and stamp the header text onto the top of the heavystock! This is why I LOVE the stamp platform. I stamped a music strip and Christmas greeting onto heavystock with stamps from the Tim Holtz Stamptember 2018 stamp set. Stamping a second clock and fussy cutting a portion to stick over the original stamped image to give a little dimension.
Paint idea-ology clock hands with candied apple distress paint, rubbing some of the paint off to create a weathered look. Attach to the clock with idea-ology hex fasteners.
The foliage is cut from the funky festive thinlits die set from classic kraft stock using the sidekick. The bow I used is from last years festive greens thinlits die set. I love this bow! It was all given the glitter duster treatment. I LOVE this new tool because it gives you such a fine layer of glitter. Check out Tim Holtz blog post to see it in action.
I stitched the edges with my sewing machine. I was especially pleased with how straight my stitching was on this card. It’s blind luck, because 2 cards later the stitching was wonky and off the edge… LOL I try!
Thanks for stopping by.
Zoe x
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I really admire the design of this–nicely done!
This is a beautiful card Zoe! Love your design and the stitching is perfect. TFS!
Always love seeing your work and tutorials! Love the time theme. Perfect!
This is a gorgeous card. Thank you for sharing it with us.
This is magnificent, Zoe. What I think is most remarkable is how you gave it such dimension. Wonderful.
Such a beautifully designed and vintage card Zoe, love it xxx
Yes, you never scrimp on the details and this design is loaded with them! Love the layered clock, the frosted bow and your stitches are to be commended! I am so frightened to use my sewing machine–my crafty hat is off to you! Merry Christmas, Zoe!