Hello there. After the Tim Holtz Sizzix facebook LIVE last week and his demo on Saturday, I thought I would share a project that I made for the Sizzix booth using the new Tim Holtz dies for this years Creativation. It feels like a long time ago…
I love love love the foil embossed technique that Tim showed during last Saturdays demo. It has been a favorite of mine for many years, since seeing Tim demo it during the 12 tags series. Using the new 3D foundry embossing folder takes it to the next level. The deep embossed detail on the 3D dies is mind blowing.
I don’t have a tutorial for this project because, in truth, I finished it in Tim’s studio with the help of Tim “what do ya need” Holtz, Mario “MacGyver” Rossi and the best piece of pecan pie I’ve ever had. I KNOW you’re not looking at my project in this photo! LOL 😉
I have to say that the new die cut the curio box bigz xl die blew my socks off. I die cut it from heavystock covered with metal foil tape. I used the now retired larger sheets of heavystock from Ranger Ink and I beg you to all email Ranger ink and ask them to continue making it. You will NEED the larger sheets of heavystock for projects like this and I know my friend Tami B is mounting a campaign to bring this back to market. If you don’t want to see this disappear forever, please please email Ranger Ink and ask for this. #peoplepower
Ok, so back to the project… once cut I ran the top of the box through my die cutting machine again to cut the frame. You can choose between 2 frames that come with the die, or you could leave the box solid. I then ran it through inside the 3D foundry texture folder. I used distress paint and distress crayons to colour the box and highlight the cool foundry pattern. Check out Tim’s demo to see how.
I added idea-ology pulley wheels, and when I say “I” I mean Mario drilled the holes and Tim took on the uber fiddly task of getting the screws in between the die cut gearheads that I had already glued into the box. He persevered and “we” got it done. Crafting is team sport… it literally takes a village (or studio)! 😉
I used the new heartbeat thinlits die. This die is very close to my heart and was something I knew I wanted to use. I die cut it from a sheet of red idea-ology metallic kraft-stock and added it across the gearhead thinlits die.
With some idea-ology hardware pulls and remnant rubs added, it was done. I really love the curio box die, it’s one that I will use a lot.
This is the pie I mentioned and is THE BEST PIE I HAVE EVER HAD! EVER! EVER EVER EVER!
Hope you’re having a great Wednesday, I’m off to find myself a sweet treat to go with my afternoon coffee as this has made me hungry!
Zoe
I look forward to every project you post on your site. The detail you add to every project is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing your creativity and techniques. Love it all.
You had me at Pecan Pie 🥧 MFS….. that was so much fun working together on your awesome project. I’m counting the days till when you return! We’ve got lots to see and do so I say tick tock on the ⏰ and you will be back here before we know it! 🤎🤎🤎
What an amazing project Zoe and that pecan pie looked amazing. Love the foil, really like everything about this one. Stay well and stay safe and thanks for giving us a bit of the “normal”.
Its wonderful, I love it even more knowing that it was a team effort.
Pass the pie, please….Love the project, sent my message to Ranger this morning. I did not realize this was discontinued.
First and foremost… I want a piece of that pie – OMGosh! LOL I’ll take the recipe too – ready to publish a cookbook Mario???
The project is FABULOUS… WOW, and I love Tim’s heart-line through it; what a wonderful and thoughtful additional. Thank you for sharing this project with us. Stay safe and well; Faith over fear. I will email Ranger regarding the large sheet of heavy stock “come-back”.
thanks again.
Gorgeous piece of vintage steampunk…