Make a 3D Tim Holtz Style Tunnel Book

3D Tim Holtz Style Tunnel Book plus brief tunnel book tutorial for basic construction. I used embossing folders, distress inks, distress oxides, gilding wax and stencilling. This idea could be adapted for other themes e.g. Alice in Wonderland, Forest Scenes, Family History Project, Christmas and more.
CORRECTION: Tim Holtz Embossing Folders not Dies
I used the Tim Holtz Foundry Embossing Folder and Tim Holtz Typewriter Embossing Folder
TUNNEL BOOK INSPIRATION:
I was inspired by this artist and video and put my own spin on it.
Einat Kessler’s: Steampunk Tunnel Book
• Steampunk Tunnel Book
FREE CIRCLE FRAMES:
Thanks to Nathalie Heijne from the Line Dot Arrow Facebook Group. Go to the Files Section. They are called Book Frames 1, 2 ,3 and 4. Print the circle frames in different sizes to suit your own Tunnel Book. You could also use other shapes.
Please Note: You need to be on a Laptop or Desktop to access these - not a mobile device.
UPDATE: In response to the interest since my tunnel book video, Nathalie has also added free circles in graduated sizes which you can use for a tunnel book. Happy creating.
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[@katherynderr2606]

Thank for a short, concise, informative but not chatty video. Wonderful original ideas!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Katheryn… I so appreciate your lovely feedback. Thanks so much! Happy creating. Yvonne

[@yvonnecolache9873]

Absolutely gorgeous. i love all the elements you used. Great video!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so very much! I appreciate you letting me know you enjoyed it. Happy creating! Yvonne

[@pamallenheringer9677]

Pretty amazing. But I would have liked a longer video to explain more. Great project!

[@waukonstandard]

I absolutely love this! Very steampunkish. Love it

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much for watching Laurie and for your lovely feedback. I hadn't thought of that but I guess it does have a bit of a steampunk vibe. A steampunk themed tunnel book would be super fun too. Thanks for the inspiration. Yvonne

[@priscillafriesen148]

It looks like a view through an old fashioned camera lens to me!😊

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

That's such an interesting observation Priscilla. I love that concept. I hadn't thought of that but you're absolutely right and fits the theme too... would be perfect for a family history going back through the generations. Thanks again for watching... much appreciated. Yvonne

[@elianemacle5455]

I love this one in particular! So beautiful Yvonne.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much Ellie. This would make a great family history project with your own photos as well. 💕

[@sarahwalker3056]

Wow. What an amazing idea. Never seen anything like this💜💜

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Sarah... So pleased you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for letting me know. Yvonne

[@PaperInspirationsAU]

Fantastic Yvonne. Love it! Xx

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so very much Sue. Fun to make. Happy crafting. Yvonne xx

[@1085toby]

Fabulous tutorial, Yvonne....💚

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

So pleased you found it useful... a fun project. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@sunhastings8344]

Fantastic, Yvonne! What a great format for a family history journal, tunnelling back in time.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Sunny... Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment. Pleased you enjoyed it. One lady is going to make one with a series of photos of one particular person going back in time so your "tunnelling back in time" is very apt. Yvonne xx

[@thebrowndragonfly]

Yvonne, this is really wonderful!! I love it!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Joan.... So lovely of you. Thanks so very much and for your suppport... much appreciated. Yvonne

[@priscillafriesen148]

This is wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing your process as well!!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Priscilla... Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment and let me know you enjoyed my tunnel book. It's such a fun project. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@mafoster4393]

Wow, that's all, just WOW! Thanks so much.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

So kind of you. Thanks so much for watching and for your kind feedback. Yvonne

[@eileentill7962]

I love this book so much! Gorgeous!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Eileen... So kind of you. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching.. I think this was one of my favourite projects with all the textures and the 3D concept. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@racheljoanfleming159]

Fascinating and beautiful. And I can Imagine !

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so very much for watching Rachel and for your lovely feedback. Yvonne

[@jenniferchapman2096]

This is absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Jennifer… So kind of you. Thanks so much. Yvonne

[@jensartyinclinations]

Oh gosh Yvonne - thank you for this. I have been thinking about a way to do a gypsy/circus caravan book for a very special Aunty who’s been mostly isolated in the lockdown. Thank you for this structure idea. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

That's sounds perfect Jen. Another bonus with this format is that when you open it slightly it stands up beautifully and also really highlights the 3D Tunnel Book effect. I have this one standing up in my craft room. What a special gift for your Aunty. Yvonne

[@jensartyinclinations]

@@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760 oh even better - can’t wait now that I know where to start.

[@tuthillg]

Gorgeous! Love this idea! TFS the inspiration!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thank you so much Gail. Such fun to make. Wishing you lots of creative fun ahead. Yvonne

[@JuliesJournals]

Wow awesome Yvonne, looks fantastic.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks for watching Julie and for your lovely comment... much appreciated. Yvonne

[@GraCeeDesigns]

This is fabulous.. Love the tunnel effect..so creative..! 😊

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment... much appreciated. Yvonne

[@reneehouse-wyatt3658]

Exquisite! Greetings from Tennessee, USA

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Renee.... Thanks so much for your lovely comment and for watching. Pleased you enjoyed it. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@Tania-Tatttytreasure]

Fabulous I love it 😀 super clever

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Tania.. Thanks so much for watching and so pleased you enjoyed it. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@cty9205]

So sweet---I am thinking to make one signature of a journal like this-thank you!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

What a great idea. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment... much appreciated. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@cynthiahopwood6585]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thank you so very much Cynthia. I appreciate your watching and your lovely comment. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@fayesjournalemporium8993]

Beautiful! Circle books lend themselves to so many themes! I made a Halloween in Wonderland book using the Graphics 45 papers. So much fun.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks Faye. I had a look at your channel. You have beautiful journals but I wasn't able to find the Halloween one. I made an Alice in Halloweenland journal as well... an interactive slender journal with lots of flips and folds - a fun theme. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@fayesjournalemporium8993]

@@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760 Thank you for checking out my channel. It was a journal that I made for myself using a purchased kit. I love Halloween and make something every year!!

[@fayesjournalemporium8993]

@@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760 It is in the video Craft with me/Halloween book ideas from October 2020 at about 10 minutes in. Thank you for watching!

[@LivingInFullEssence]

Thank you soooooo much. Absolutely wonderful.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi there... Thanks so much for watching and for letting me know you enjoyed it... lovely feedback and much appreciated. Yvonne

[@stringscissors]

Gorgeous!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much Debra... much appreciated. Yvonne

[@floratan2890]

Love it!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much. Lots of fun to make. Yvonne

[@Mudhut2880]

This is such a cool idea lovely! Beautiful ❤️ TFS xx Kelley

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Kelley... Thanks so much. Pleased you enjoyed it... a fun project. Yvonne

[@nyreetan]

Absolutely love this, so clever and beautifully detailed ❤

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much Tanya. Fun to make. Look forward to seeing your creation. Yvonne xx

[@bettyscreativeboutique8381]

Wow! this turned out great!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Much appreciated thanks Betty. Yvonne

[@YourWayCrafting]

This is beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi there... Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed it... much appreciated. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@JunkJournalInspirations]

Absolutely stunning!!! xx Emily

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Emily... Thanks so much. Pleased you enjoyed it. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@ScaryCheri]

So gorgeous. Love the tunnel and that’s one of my favorite songs

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

I love the song too Cheri... timeless. Thanks so much for watching and so pleased you enjoyed the project. happy crafting. Yvonne

[@DaPoppins]

This is wonderful for so many reasons. Saving!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Dana... So pleased you enjoyed it. I love the Tunnel Book format and it can be adapted to so many themes. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment... much appreciated. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@kayeabel8027]

Just stunning Yvonne! I love it! 💐💐💐

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

HI Kaye... Thanks so much for your lovely words and for taking the time to watch and comment... much appreciated. Yvonne xx

[@jackieblack6892]

How fantastic isvthis! Love it

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Jackie - Thanks so much. This was a ton of fun. Pleased you enjoyed it. Yvonne xx

[@lisajames5073]

Thank you for sharing.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Lisa... You're very welcome. Thanks for watching. Yvonne

[@julieofcreativeartzdesigns9768]

This is really unique and put together so creatively. I love it 💜💙❤️!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

I appreciate you watching Julie and also for your lovely comment. Thank you. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@KathyZorn]

Loved this when I saw it in the group, so I am so thankful you shared your process ❤️❤️❤️

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Kathy.... Thanks for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed the tunnel book.. a fun make. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@loispaulo704]

thank you Yvonne, this is so beautifully made. thank you for your tutorial and for the inspiration.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Lois... You're so welcome. Thank so much for taking the time to let me know you enjoyed it. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@sandegilbert]

This is so cool. I think I’m gonna have to try it!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

So pleased you enjoyed it Sande and great that you're going to try it. Fun to make. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@theshabbyhippie]

I absolutely love how you've used Nathalie's frames!!! Beautiful work!!!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Isabel... Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment. I love the frames... so versatile. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@themessypaletteau]

this is a great effect, love what you do

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

I really appreciate your lovely feedback. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@Thereseski]

This is fabulous. Gives me so many ideas to use family photos, pet photos, etc. Thank you for sharing it.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi there... Hadn't thought of pets. That would be awesome. So pleased it inspired you. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@BRebornArtHealing]

This is awesome!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thank so very much. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Pleased you enjoyed it. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@christineutube62]

This is amazing, I will definitely be doing this one. Thank you!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

That makes my heart sing Christine. So pleased it inspired you. Thanks for watching and for letting me know... much appreciated. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@jennyelliott7402]

Love this very much! Think I need a suitcase die and the typewriter embossing folder, LOVE your work!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Jenny. Happy to be an "enabler" in terms of your acquisition of more craft supplies. :) Happy crafting. Yvonne xx

[@HelenJeanneHandmade]

This is amazing!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much for watching and for your lovely comment Helen Jeanne. I really enjoyed making this. Yvonne

[@junenic58]

Fabulous work..love it

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much for watching June and for your ongoing support and encouragement... much appreciated. xx

[@NotTooShabbyChic]

I absolutely love this 3D Tunnel Book!!! It is amazing!!! I am blown away by your creativity!!! I need to get those circles!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Dale... Thanks so much as always for your generous support and encouragement. The (free) circles are great... so versatile. Have fun. Yvonne

[@ArtsySolutions]

Wow!! That is so neat! I love how you can see through the tunnel of the book! I'm going to have to add that technique to my crafty "to do" list. Thanks for sharing!!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks for your lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed the video and great that you're going to try it yourself... lots of fun. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@nonstoppapercrafts]

Such an inspiring video! Thank you for sharing this and your technique ❤

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks for watching and for your lovely feedback Suzanne... much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed it. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@kathyzorn9186]

Amazing Yvonne, beautiful journal 💜💜💜

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

So lovely of you Kathy... much appreciated. Thanks for watching and pleased you enjoyed it. Yvonne

[@Patbeaumont1]

Fabulous will give it a try

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Pat... So pleased to hear you're inspired to give it a try. I really enjoyed making this. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment.... much appreciated. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@houseofmahalo]

Fantastic project and so inspiring! I might just have to give something like this a go 🌟 Thank you so much for sharing!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi there... So pleased it inspired you to make your own. Happy crafting and thanks for taking the time to let me know... much appreciated. Yvonne

[@SiriusHeka]

Wow!!! This is absolutely fantastic!! You are so utterly brilliant- this concept is so imaginative and I am literally blown away! Wonderful design and execution- Lisa

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi LIsa... You are so kind. Thank you so very much for your ongoing support and encouragement. I can see a lot of possibilities for this concept. I was inspired by a fellow crafter - credit in the description (forgot to mention it) and then did my own spin on it. Would love to see your take on a tunnel book sometime if it interests you. Your work is always so inspiring and beautifully done. Happy crafting. Yvonne xx

[@Marlene4377]

This is so beautiful. Well done.💞

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate your lovely comment. Pleased you enjoyed it. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

I love this! So cool!😊

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Much appreciated Susan... a fun project. Thanks for watching and happy creating. Yvonne

[@lynneocallaghan]

amazing working

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so very much Lynne. Pleased you enjoyed it. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@DanielNeedham100]

Thankyou so much. Amazing beautiful book I am going to try and thankyou for sharing

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Margaret - I'm so pleased you're going to make one as well.... such a fun an versatile format. I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@marilynpartridge6750]

Wonderful as usual Yvonne. You are so talented 💜

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so very much Marilyn. I so appreciate your encouragement and support. Yvonne xx

[@hufwesom]

reminds me of the "Time tunnel". Beautiful and creative ;)

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Manon... I love that you called it a "Time tunnel" as I had been thinking this idea could be good for a family history project as well. Thanks so much for your lovely comment and for watching. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@hufwesom]

@@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760 my pleasure ;)

[@tlcd1961]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for the tutorial! New subscriber!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Tammy.... Thanks so much for subbing... much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed it. It's a fun project. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@Mercymemercer]

I’m going to try this as an ancestry/family tree with actual family photos leading to my children!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Amy.. That is going to be amazing. Thanks for watching and for letting me know how you're going to use this idea in such a special way for your family. That makes my heart sing. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@DreamCraftJournals]

Awesome work! Thank you so much for sharing! New subbie from Miami, Fl.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Cathy... Thanks so much for subbing and for your lovely comment... much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed it... a fun project. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@susanelletson412]

Wow! What an interesting idea! Thanks for sharing your vision! Just subscribed too! 💞💕💞

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Susan - Thanks so much for watching and subscribing... much appreciated. Thanks also for your lovely comment. The tunnel book is such a versatile concept. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@char-liem1979]

This is incredible, thank you for sharing , I will definitely be trying this at some stage soon.. :) Love it..

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Charlie... Wonderful to hear you're going to give it a try... such a fun project. Thanks for watching and for your lovely feedback. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@char-liem1979]

Thank you Yvonne, I was wondering how you cut the circles at different sizes and also the frames, I will have a play around. I did go and see the link that you left.. very handy to have one of those sheets to make the cut out shapes.. will be a work in progress..

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

@@char-liem1979 I think I may also have altered the sizes of the original circle frames from the download to suit. So pleased this inspired you to make one and thanks for letting me know... lots of fun and such a versatile format. Yvonne

[@memoryjournalsbyyvon]

Wow Yvonne, this book is amazing, love the tunnel effect and the circles are beautiful with the pieces on the sides. You inking looks great, real grungy colors, gorgeous 💜💜💜

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Yvonne. I haven't been online much or uploading videos for a while so feels good to be back in the swing of things. Such a fun project. Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback as always. I appreciate your encouragement and support. Happy crafting. Yvonne xx

[@memoryjournalsbyyvon]

@@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760 You are so very welcome Yvonne 🥰

[@janinemansson76]

Wow you are so clever

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Janine... Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment. Pleased you enjoyed it... a fun project. Yvonne

[@Ladysarauk]

This is fabulous, hugs sara

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Sara... So kind of you. Thanks so very much. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@terrimcnamarajunkjournaler5069]

Yvonne this is so amazing. I want to make an Alice one.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Terri... Thank you. I'd been thinking of Alice i as well.. perfect for this concept. Would love to see what you create. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@mindyparke4112]

This is wonderful! New subscriber from Delray Beach, Florida. I am trying to think how I can adapt this with the circle dies I have!

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Mindy... I so appreciate you subbing. Thank you. I had the same dilemma. :) My circle dies weren't big enough and I did think of a series of lids & plates etc. but in the end these freebie frames from the Line Dot Arrow FB group were perfect and as not exact circles, they felt a little more "organic". You could also use a circle cutter or a compass. Would love to see what you create. Greetings from Australia and happy crafting. Yvonne

[@yvonnestaniforth8045]

I love your tunnel book Yvonne it’s a very different and very appealing project. Love your work.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

@@yvonnestaniforth8045 So kind of you Yvonne. Thanks so much for watching and for letting me know you enjoyed it... much appreciated. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@francesteplan1633]

Absolutely STUNNING book! Love the aged/distressed look. Need to find a circle cutting system and definitely give this a try! Thanks so much for sharing! xx

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

So kind of you Frances. A circle cutting system would work well for this. I don't have one so cut my own circles after I added the frames. Have fun and thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment... much appreciated. Yvonne

[@karynchuck7191]

Absolutely stunning did you buy everything separately or can it be bought in kit form ?

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Karyn... Thanks so much. It's not a kit. I made it from things I had on hand - mainly Tim Holtz 8x8 papers, dolls and others bits and pieces. I've left the info about where I got the free circle frames in the description below the video in case you need those. Just click on the "Show More" link. Happy crafting.

[@vikingwoman3372]

i absolutly love your tunnel book. wiuld it work with just circle dies? cause i dont have those circles.. i am totally in love with it :) Big hug from a subscriber from Norway

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing. The circle frames I used are free. Under my video you'll see a description. Click on "Show More" and the details of where you can get the circles are there. Circle dies would work if they are large enough. You could also trace around different sized plates or anything round and then cut the circles out. Hope this helps. Have fun. Yvonne

[@lindaedwards3896]

This is wonderful How were you able to size the circles just right?

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Linda... Thanks so much. I resized them from the original freebie. The info for where you can get them is in the description box under my video. Click on "Show More". There has been such interest in the circles since my video that Nathalie has also made another set especially for the tunnel book circles. These are already graduated sizes. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@lindaedwards3896]

Thank you.

[@suealley1542]

WHere do we find the decreasing circles?

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

Hi Sue Thanks for watching. They're in the files of the Line Dot Arrow FB group. If you Click on the "Show More" link under my video in the description area, you'll find the info there if needed for future reference. Happy crafting. Yvonne

[@planitz100]

Where can I get those frames.

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

HI there... Under the video is a description Click the Show More box and all the info you need is there. Thanks for watching and happy crafting. Yvonne

[@EinatKessler]

Thanks for the credit but please spell my name correctly: Einat Kessler

[@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760]

My apologies. I’ve amended that now. Happy creating. Yvonne

[@EinatKessler]

@@justimaginejournals-yvonne7760 Thanks!