Christmas Card Making with the new Tim Holtz Christmas Collection

We're exploring the versatility of the new Forest Shadows Thinlits Die set designed by Tim Holtz in our latest video. Join Pete as he creates stunning winter landscapes and quiet nocturnal moods with one of his favorite sets in Tim's fantastic new Christmas collection!
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00:00 Introducing the Tim Holtz Forest Shadows Die Set
00:45 Distress Ink Technique for the Die Cut Trees
05:55 Die Cutting
07:24 Adding Glitter to the Trees
09:15 Using the Tim Holtz Moonlight Die Set
11:34 Creating the Background on Your Card
17:20 Assembling the Card Front
19:50 Comparison in Different Colors
20:13 Using the Die Negative for a Different Look
22:20 Sharing More Inspiration for the Forest Shadows Die
23:27 Learning More About the Tim Holtz Christmas collection
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[@jelee5240]

Pete Hughes has to be one of the best to watch, lovely clear and concise instructions plus true artist, another plus - has such a very pleanst voice! It helps. Thank you.

[@sizzix]

So pleased you're enjoying Pete's videos! We're very lucky to have him here! xx

[@krisostrowski3054]

You got a haircut!!! Besides that, I love watching your makes & look forward to many MANY more. Thank you.

[@joycehuff9769]

The video banner captured my attention. Would it be possible to find out which blue inks were used in banner picture? Beautiful techniques here.

[@sizzix]

Sure, the inks that were used for the blue version are: Broken China, Salvaged Patina, Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet, Chipped Sapphire, Prize Ribbon and Black Soot - hope that helps!

[@nikkitronic80]

Pete, I could watch and listen to you speak all day. You are just a doll. And your work is of course amazing and so inspirational. Thanks a million ❤

[@BaerbelBorn]

LOVE to see Pete ❤❤❤❤

[@Kateseyes]

Absolutely love these cards. I can’t wait to try these ideas.❤

[@kathrynbates4274]

Pete, you are the bravest creator I've ever watched! I was dying when you went straight to the actual card. Amazing!

[@kristinevencel2898]

Love seeing Pete’s take on Tim’s dies. Beautiful ideas for color and design. Thank you! I found this video difficult to see what he was doing. My old eyes can no longer tell all that white apart. Is it possible to separate the paper from the BG next time, please?

[@jolenelajoie]

Same thought - so bright!

[@JudiHodgkin]

That’s a white balance thing to set on the camera.

[@sizzix]

Thanks so much for your feedback! The studio lights are quite bright and they tend to wash out the white a bit - in the future, we're looking to move to other colors to rectify this so thanks for letting us know! x

[@grandmabonnie3]

I love watching you create, Pete! Even more, i love all of your suggestions as you create! Thank you!

[@kayenash5481]

I must get one of those trays!

[@sizzix]

They really do come in so handy!! Just search 664353 on our website or you can ask by that product number at your local retailer :) x

[@brendababcock4686]

Big fan of your technique of introducing water to sponged inks for a background and controlled spattering with a pallette knife. Made the card in blues and purple. Great demo and please make more!

[@ednam7]

With all your white background, it's hard to see what you're working on. Maybe in the future you can get some color in the back

[@sizzix]

Thanks so much for your feedback! The studio lights are quite bright and they tend to wash out the white a bit - in the future, we're looking to move to other colors to rectify this so thanks for letting us know! x

[@willandastephenson5909]

Veeerrry cool silhouettes, Pete 🤩😍! Thanks for sharing your tips & tricks ! 😃💚🌲🌲🌲 🌹

[@melaniewilhite5562]

WOW,VERY BEAUTIFUL

[@francinebeckett8365]

Another fabulous video Pete. Thannk you so very much for sharing.

[@marcydobbs1653]

Love watching you create. The silhouette is very effective, boh white and blended. Thank you.

[@kathinwesthill]

just sat down with a cuppa, looking forward to see what you make with this gorgeous set my friend

[@nancypolitte4857]

Could watch you all day long. Your art is beautiful

[@selbermachenguru]

Is there a Pete playlist? I hope so, and if not please make one. 22:00 OMG! WOW!

[@sizzix]

There is a Pete Hughes playlist! ;)

[@selbermachenguru]

found it! watched it! Thank you so much @@sizzix

[@gerrywolfe2549]

Beautiful cards. Thanks for the ideas & video.

[@yonnie1954]

OMStars! This is wonderful. Fantastic on all levels. Thank you! 🤗

[@kandrews6356]

Pete, a great video and some wonderful ways to use those dies. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

[@jacquiposener7262]

Great video Pete and beautiful makes. Love the negative trees and the colours you chose. TFS😊

[@ritareynolds7140]

I love all of this Christmas cards

[@kellyschirmer9451]

FABULOUS cards and demo! I love your color combinations and style!

[@cindyhenry1410]

Pete! You are so fun to watch! I love this die set and your makes highlight it perfectly! You’re a star! TYFS ❄️❤️🦋💜❄️

[@059Ellen]

Wow Pete, love you're makes as allways. Thank you again for the inspiration, love the colors and the details.

[@cursivesmiles]

Gorgeous cards!! I love everything you created with that amazing die set!!

[@marianhillier4847]

Pete, thank you so much for this great tutorial. I really like the colors you choose for these beautiful trees. Always look forward to your tutorials. 🙂

[@JuJuCrafts]

These are stunning

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Very beautiful 😊

[@caronjackson386]

Pete, just love the colour combo! Your cards are always amazing 😊

[@sandymarquette7084]

Beautiful work! Thank you!

[@bonniearcher4505]

Just beautiful! I must have this die!!

[@barbarayoung5632]

Love your beautiful artwork! You are talented & patience when demonstrating! ❤❤❤ it. Thank you

[@robinbecker9222]

Very beautiful cards

[@dolcevitausa6448]

Thank you for the video....please consider using a color other than white for your mat color (difficult to distinguish mat from anything else).

[@sizzix]

Thanks for your feedback! We've been trying to move away from using white card on the white background because the studio lighting does blow things out a bit so bear with us as we transition but hopefully other future videos will address this problem as best we can! :D

[@hazelyoung2046]

Stunning Pete xx

[@colleenmc8450]

These cards are so beautiful. ❤

[@LouP1111]

Another fab demo. Can’t wait to try this myself. Thank you 😊

[@pamelazimin4326]

What a lovely card! Thank you❤

[@laurasutton1551]

Great cards. I wouldn't have thought to use picked raspberry with the purples

[@gigijordan6888]

Beautiful cards!

[@mariaseda2377]

So magical!

[@pennyrhode-vt9lc]

Totally Amazing ❤

[@bridgetjones8339]

Just beautiful ❤

[@lilacmollymoo]

Love your cards Pete ❤ you make it look so easy - thank you 😊

[@kattucker7791]

These are gorgeous!

[@pasnfncy5338]

Beautiful!❤

[@donnacarraway9182]

I found this tutorial super helpful!! I am a maker who has switched from cards to journals just because I feel there are more opportunities for my makes in them as well as the fact that I just don’t have that many people to send cards to. Any tutorials that you can share leaning towards the non-card maker would be appreciated too! You are a great demonstrator and I can always use the help of the inspiration!! Thank you!

[@sizzix]

Hi Donna, We're so pleased you're enjoying Pete's videos! Do check out Pete's other videos as well as our other designer, Jess, who creates lots of papercrafts that aren't specifically cards - our Eileen Hull collection lends very well to journal making and Jess has created some really lovely projects using her dies! xx

[@kayenash5481]

They are beautiful!

[@luiseheinzl]

absolutely magical! 😍

[@stormy2962]

Pete never disappoints me.❤

[@kathypatterson4630]

Beautiful Cards!!

[@kathleenstadler3106]

Thank you, Pete, for another great vlog post! This presentation was very helpful and informative. I use my silicone media mat and my Sizzix hand tools so much more effectively because of your direction. Love the beautiful Makes you demonstrated here!🤗

[@sizzix]

Oh that's amazing feedback! Thank you! xx

[@pattimercer9357]

S T U N N I N G ! Beautifully done!

[@chrisarlington1792]

Pete , i have some circular dies but, i would like the circular die set you used because i know my biggest circle is lucky if its 10cm

[@sizzix]

Hi Chris, Pete used the largest size of our Circles Framelits Die Set in which the largest die is about 10.8cm! You can find the set if you do a search for product number 657551 - I hope that helps! :)

[@hennieschrama560]

dank uw wel voor de geweldige uitleg

[@evelinevanheijst]

Gorgeous cards. Thank you for the inspiration.What stamp this you use for the WINTER WISHES?

[@sizzix]

Pete used a printer here for the sentiments however if you did want to use a stamp, we have a couple of fabulous sentiment stamp sets including Seasonal Vibes #1 (666318) and Seasonal Vibes #2 (666319) which would work well with these designs! Hope that helps! x

[@evelinevanheijst]

@@sizzix thank you. I’ll check out the stamp sets you mentioned.

[@chrisarlington1792]

I've been using new small distress cubes that seem very dry. Should I add a already or use a damp blending brush

[@amypilgrim7029]

I'm very new to all this, Pete, but I love, love, LOVE the all-caps sentiments on these cards. Can you please tell me where you got them?

[@sizzix]

They were all printed from my PC! The tall serif font is EDITION and the script font is RANTA. They are free to download :) a good source is the website dafont.com

[@amypilgrim7029]

Thank you! I will hunt them down.@@sizzix

[@claudiagonzalez2196]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@margarethayes506]

What size are your cards? Love your tutorials.

[@sizzix]

The base card is 12 x 16 cm! Hope that helps 😊

[@sallycat2883]

Thank you Pete for this video. The blue card was made with which Distress color ?

[@sizzix]

Hi Sally, the inks that were used for the blue version are: Broken China, Salvaged Patina, Shaded Lilac, Wilted Violet, Chipped Sapphire, Prize Ribbon and Black Soot - hope that helps!

[@avrilpintus5341]

Could you list the sentiments used throughout the video. Thank you 😊

[@sizzix]

They were all printed from my PC! The tall serif font is EDITION and the script font is RANTA. They are free to download, a good source is the website dafont.com :)

[@avrilpintus5341]

Thank you , your reply is much appreciated and a great source 😊

[@chrisarlington1792]

FABULOUS! Saw this die yesterday at the shop. Now I have to call and save it for me. Is that at a new platform you are using? P.S. what's size card base did you use please?

[@sizzix]

The platform is from the new Big Shot starter kit and the base card is 12 x 16 cm! Hope that helps 😊

[@laskaslullabies559]

Beautiful Pete, are you using watercolour cardstock or normal ?

[@sizzix]

Pete is using just regular 300gsm smooth white cardstock here! Hope that helps! 😊

[@diane9596]

I'm trying to figure out which ink sets I need. I found everything but the Villainous Potion. Can you tell me where to find it?

[@sizzix]

If you're located in the US, I believe you can find it on Simon Says Stamp and Scrapbooking.com amongst other retailers! xx

[@diane9596]

@@sizzix thank you!

[@ritareynolds7140]

where can I get the same distressed ink you are using

[@sizzix]

These are Ranger Inks by Tim Holtz! You can find them here: rangerink.com/ Or check online to find your local retailer!

[@chrisarlington1792]

Just a reques could ou give details of card sizes and dies used references maybe in the more info section. Thankyou

[@sizzix]

The dies used are all within the Tim Holtz Christmas Collection in the link in the description box above and the name of the die is shown (the main one is called Forest Shadows) and mentioned in the video but do let me know if you need any other information! 😊

[@chrisarlington1792]

Card base measurements and layer sizes

[@jennywesterman2405]

These are so pretty, but the video was hard to watch with all the white.

[@sizzix]

Thanks so much for your feedback! The studio lights are quite bright and they tend to wash out the white a bit - in the future, we're looking to move to other colors to rectify this so thanks for letting us know! x