TFJB Inspiration Ave: 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 this time is 'Tim Holtz Christmas, Anything Goes'. I found myself in need of some extra Christmas cards so I got going…

Lisa Hoel for The Funkie Junkie Boutique - Product Focus on Tim Holtz 2022 Christmas stamps! #creativejuicefreshsqueezed #tim_holtz #thefunkiejunkieboutique

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: