26th October, 2021

Jack

Happy National Pumpkin Day. No better way to celebrate this very special day than to make and share pumpkin everything. I’m starting with a banner panel shared during the Tim Holtz Sizzix Halloween launch.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
I lost my head when I saw the pumpkinhead die set! šŸ˜‰ The JACK-o-lantern is perfectly sized for the hat and coat from the distinguished stamp set, thanks Tim!

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
I cut and stitched my banner panels first. I use the retired Sizzix banners #3 dies (561152), die cutting distress kraft heavystock, distress cracked leather cardstock, distress watercolor cardstock and idea-ology black kraftstock.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
Using the new mini mechanics 3D embossing folder, I embossed alcohol ink foil tape backed with kraft heavystock.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
I added black soot distress paint to the embossed background, wiping away the excess.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
I die cut the jack-o-lantern from the pumpkin head thinlits die set. I painted the base piece with fossilized amber distress paint and covered the top with crackling campfire and walnut stain distress inks. I LOVE this die SO MUCH and of course he’s so dapper in his hat and coat, both from distinguished CMS371 stamp set.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
The banner strip from the Halloween vault series die set worked perfectly. This is probably my favourite die set from the release. I’ve used so many die cuts from it across my halloween makes. I added JACK with the alphanumeric tiny type upper dies.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
Adding a hardware head each side of the banner with a little distress grit-paste and crackling campfire distress crayon to create a faux rust effect. Using a paintbrush to pull some of the distress onto the card like rust dripping.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
I use a singer heavy duty sewing machine to stitch and I stitch before assembling.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
I added an idea-ology display hanger to hang this banner panel.

igirlzoe: tim holtz sizzix halloween pumpkinhead
Thanks for stopping by. I will be back in a bit with some more pumpkins…

Zoe

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10 Comments »

  1. Sue says:

    You make it look so easy! LOVE the effects, the pumpkin die set and what you have done with it. Really great project Zoe, thank you for sharing your process. Happy Tuesday

  2. Laurie Scott says:

    As I don’t have the retired banner die, would you provide the measurements please. I just love your banners.

  3. Sylvia L Harlow says:

    Your work is so beautiful and complex. You give us all something to strive for. Thank you so much for sharing.

  4. Dale Edwards says:

    My favorite part of this is the banner with rusty screw heads and the metal gear back ground. Another great piece providing inspiration. Thank you

  5. Elizabeth says:

    Wow really love this. Has such a steampunky vibe. I definitely would love to try something similar thank you for your inspiration

  6. Wendy Robert says:

    JACK NEVER LOOKED SO GOOG!

  7. Paula says:

    okay that stitching is amazing – do you use heavy thread or something? I have to get my machine serviced during the making break!

  8. Maureen Reiss says:

    Amazing!!!! I love how Dapper he looks!!!

  9. Henriƫtte says:

    Fabulous tag Zoe!
    I totally love it.
    Thank you so much for the tutorial,
    stay safe and have a wonderful weekend.

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