Sizzix: How to create with Abstract Elements and Basic Shapes

Join designer Pete and learn about his background as a cartoonist and illustrator and how this has helped him recognise how shapes can be transformed to create bespoke designs.
Pete uses Craft die sets, Abstract Elements and Abstract Faces by Tim Holtz as well as Sizzix Basic Shapes - Circles, Ovals and Hearts.
00:00 Intro
00:40 Basic shapes and cartoons
03:12 Inspiration with basic shapes
05:24 Abstract Faces inspiration
08:29 Abstract Elements
14:15 How to create with Abstract Element shapes
14:17 The die-cuts you’ll need to make Pete’s flamingo
16:16 Die-cutting and assembling the die-cuts
22:20 Assembling the flamingo
23:36 Outro
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[@cindyolson5264]

Thanks to Pete for the inspiration.

[@deborahfortin7732]

my mind is blown. Pete is a genius. I would love to spend a day with Pete to see how his brain works. I just got this set and am loving the shapes but wondering just how to use them . This gives me so many funky ideas now. Tthanks for videos like these. Keep them coming.

[@nanobyte588]

Absolutely Brilliant Pete!!!😍 Thank you for broadening our creative minds!!!

[@jeffreylangley]

Good day from a snowy day here in New Hampshire. May the day find all safe and healthy.

[@wp8991]

Those artist cards were the coolest things I've ever seen

[@tammyjones6358]

Wow, what ideas with shapes. Thank you. Would have never thought of these things.

[@shanners2762]

Wow Pete!! You blew my mind..... I need to go play with my dies 😃

[@jeanettelyden801]

Love how your brain and eye work together. A real example of artistic intelligence. Bravo.

[@vanessawalkerlittleboy5196]

I can appreciate abstract art in its finished form but it’s creation has always been way out of my comfort zone. Today I suddenly saw how that creative mind works and I’m now so inspired to give it a go. Thanks for the much needed kick start. Your work is amazing Pete!

[@avrilbm7172]

Please more demos like this with Pete

[@susanthompson6803]

Pete, you are so cool! Thank you for allowing us to share your creativity and to learn from you!

[@jloy9415]

wow!! thanks for sharing your creativity......so inspiring.

[@susanbcards]

Pete is so talented at using these abstract shapes. Very inspirational! I hope he makes more using these dies!

[@nancyyoder7116]

Oh what JOY you create! Here I sit on a Saturday nite being entertained by you! Thank you for making me laugh, smile n want to create more! ❤❤❤❤

[@mitzi66]

Brilliant Pete, was waiting for you to do these! You can do more if you want! 😍😀

[@lindacarruthers]

Pete, thanks for the inspiration. I used to do activities with my kindergarteners where I would let them choose from pre-cut shapes and create animals and such with them using their imagination and be creative. Now with your inspiration, I need to do this myself in my card making and look beyond the common shapes! 😊

[@sizzix]

Hey Linda, that sounds so much fun, can't wait to see what you create. Don't forget to tag us 😊

[@KelskiB]

Holy Smokes! I need all Pete all the time!!

[@dawnb.7748]

Pete, so are so talented and FUN! These cards you made made me smile!!!

[@lynnmangrum7823]

LOVED this demo Pete! Thanks! This would make a great series, please consider🤯🤓

[@bonnerdebbie]

Pete, I could watch you create for weeks on end. Awesome inspiration, thank you.

[@mifferss]

Pete you have pure skills man! Love everything you create!! Bravo!

[@sylviad2857]

Thank you so much for the video. I just love to see the possibilities.

[@reneehenderson8732]

Thanks Pete absolutely amazing but you know what would be great a book imagine a book using Sizzix dies. Thanks again.

[@BrittBass]

I am absolutely obsessed with this idea. 😍 You're a magician!

[@Toer_Taco]

I'm so impressed by how your mind works, and sees shapes! I would never have had an intrest in buying this die set, but now I really want it, and feel inspired to think outside the box! Also, I've never really been into abstract art, but you definitely changed that for me, I love everything you made, and your creations made me both smile and giggle 👏😁 Thank you so much for all the inspiration and for the tutorial, and I really hope you make more fun creatures and characters for us to see! 😍

[@Madita1960]

OMG - there is one card beautifuler than the other!!! You did a greaaaate job!!!🥰

[@janlohner9690]

WOW, I felt like I was in art school again. Just amazed at the talent. Thank you for sharing your creative cards.

[@leewallace2218]

Echoing others to say very inspirational! Love seeing how dies can be repurposed to create other images.

[@elaineruane8025]

Pete you are so talented. Thanks for showing so many creative ideas and amazing cards.

[@lesliev7874]

Loved this video. Please do a whole series on this subject.

[@SLMPetersen]

Mind-blowing! Pete your talent is amazing.

[@berniefairs55]

Absolutely fabulous inspiration Pete…thanks for sharing it all with us

[@inderjeet.k]

I am absolutely BLOWN AWAY with your creativity and the way your mind looks at shapes. Thank you so much for this tutorial. Your Slash card was crazy impressive! I might recreate the spring chicken for a birthday of a dear friend! Again, thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial, Pete.

[@nancyprobst6311]

Oh my gosh! I am in love with your creations. That is what it's all about. Thanks for sharing your process and ideas.

[@buschwind40]

Oh wow! So beautiful and creative ideas. I am very excited!

[@sandrapeel4667]

Wow Pete what talent you have!!!!!!!! Amazing!!!!

[@maryzulick9369]

Pete, you are amazing! Love watching how your mind works!!

[@sharonwhite1619]

The first time I saw this set, I knew you could get so much value from it! Endless possibilities!

[@somaiyaansari8660]

I had been eyeing this die set and was waiting for a tutorial about how it ought to be used. Thank you for this video. Lovely ideas.

[@cindyhenry1410]

Pete!!! Now that I know you were a cartoonist, your incredible talent makes more sense! I love how you interpret these shapes! The first thing I saw in this set was a moose! So much fun! I see shapes in everything! (Like on Tim’s live today, a bunch of us saw a fish in his alcohol ink blob...kinda like a Rorschach ink blot test lol). TYFS!! ❤️🦋💜

[@vickikroll9570]

Wow!!!! What amazing insight using abstract designs and certainly opened my eyes. Love all these creative cards especially the pink flamingo.

[@karenacevedo9853]

Absolutely amazing…love…love…L O V E how your creativity works!

[@marthajohnson7022]

🌿Thank you for sharing your amazing creativity🌿I hope to begin looking at bits & pieces with a new perspective🌿

[@sagakadabra8908]

WOW... Pete you are a genius.... I love this shapes as well and hava a lot of ideas for it... but I have to admit - the things you did with it are pure magic... your imagination is unlimited... I live your makes...💜💜💜

[@anniesews]

Wow! What fun ideas using Tim's Abstract Elements die set. Your tutorial on making the flamingo is super. I hope Pete does more tutorials using shape dies.

[@craftysquirrel2958]

This is so wonderful, just perfect ! I was thinking how lazy I had become or maybe even just spoiled by the choice of all the cool dies & stamps out there. As I just wasn’t really bothering to create from scratch myself anymore, even just a snowman I have bought a few, so seeing all these amazing makes it just so refreshing. As not only is it expensive to keep adoring all the newest products but I think you get a unique make when you create more freely but it is so rewarding & inspiring. Thank you for this video & all the amazing makes, the fox 🦊, mouse ect had already caught my eye ! Brilliant 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤩!

[@charylhodges470]

Wow, Pete I so enjoyed your video please share more videos working with abstracts. 😊

[@kandrews6356]

Pete, absolutely amazing. So inspiring and creative... every detail opened my eyes to endless possibilities. Thank you so much.

[@annem9652]

Brilliant! Learned so much! Really opens my mind to new ideas! Thanks Pete!

[@margobelanger2923]

😮 new concept for me. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@charlottecanning9561]

You are so talented, Pete! Thanks for sharing your amazing eye for creativity with shapes. Such an inspiration.

[@marjowag8806]

I really love all the ideas!

[@robinbecker9222]

You are a fabulous artist with tons of creativity, love them

[@allisons9260]

This was so awesome! I would love to see more projects and tutorials like this.

[@fionascott4887]

You are a genius Pete !

[@ZsuzsaKarolySmith]

I think this is what they call "think outside the box"! Very creative!

[@valyvas76]

A great work! Very creative and beautiful! Congratulations! 💞

U r the best at creating... I 'd love to take part of a digital class ;)...

[@margaretross8486]

Wow, Pete, you are amazing!

[@deborahbergstrom2290]

What an amazing mind you have, Pete! I'm so glad you did this video, it has given me a lot of inspiration. Plus, there are now loads of wonderful examples in one spot. Thank you SO much for sharing your unique talent with us!

[@francinebeckett8365]

Tim mentioned your creation as he was releasing this die. I have been waiting for this video. Just fantastic. Thank you for the art lesson. I love it!

[@sueparker1466]

I’m ordering these shapes they look so much fun. Thanks for sharing and making my imagination run wild. Thanks so much 👍

[@sizzix]

Sue, if you like these, then make sure you also check out our Infinite Doodles collection created by Pete Hughes! xx

[@deborahjauncey3029]

Pete, I love watching your videos, you are so talented and inspirational. Wish I had your creativity. I've purchased this set and am eager to see what I can come up with.

[@franStamps]

Fantastic ideas and very informative, inspiring and fun. Have bought this set and going to use it to plan some abstract paintings….

[@LouP1111]

Thanks for sharing Pete. I love how you shared your ideas but also taught us how we can manipulate the shapes ourselves to create anything. I find myself looking at things differently now and try to see them in terms of shape. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@sizzix]

Thank you for your kind words, so glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@normaclute]

Wow. Just WOW!! 😍🤩😍

[@alexbeury579]

OMG! These are fantastic!! Genius!

[@caseyslove]

How clever and what an eye for art!

[@jenniferdrake1210]

Wow you are talented, loved watching what you came up with, sure makes you think. Jenny 🇨🇦😊

[@dorismartinez7307]

Such incredible talent! Thank you Pete, you’ve opened my eyes to look at my dies with a wider vision.

[@surfinjan]

Absolutely incredible.

[@debrawilks8776]

What a fantastic video, you are so creative and talented. Can't wait for the next video.

[@jilld.2248]

Thanks for such incredible inspiration! You’re always a joy to watch! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@anneorija974]

Wow Pete!! Fantastic!

[@414cardsandpaperie]

This was AWESOME!!! 😊

[@lesliegutierrez1579]

Wow!! You are so talented!!!

[@harrietvick1119]

Love seeing these shapes used your way!

[@elizabethharris8692]

Love your vision!

[@diannholcomb-]

❤you make look so easy… just need to playl❤

[@jaybee7307]

Dude, you are immensely talented!!! I’m blown away by your art!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@elizabethfolcomer9848]

Outstanding talent and design!

[@sizzix]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@hazelyoung2046]

Amazing Pete, always love your demos. Fantastic demo and cards. Love the inspiration xx

[@deewilkes4727]

Absolutely amazing. Wish I had a fraction of your creativity. Love your work ❤️

[@lltpgh2012]

You are so creative! Thanks for sharing your ideas/designs!👏👏👏

[@lisahoel7343]

Brilliant!

[@ankesart2515]

Pete's cards are absolutely phenomenal. So much creativity in each and every one of them. Stunning. Thanks for this huge bag full of creative opportunities. 🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@pearlosmond9996]

You are amazingly talented. Just fantastic ❤️

[@scrappinredhead6163]

WOW! TFS

[@rache8425]

So inspiring - thanks for sharing such great ideas!

[@BeadingTutorialsNews]

pure amazing!

[@cottagerose1]

You are amazing!!!

[@dorismikolajczak5278]

What a great teaching video. I had no idea about doing any of this. Thank you. Do you have asthma too?

[@rubylily]

So creative!!!

[@Sasa_Ka]

Awesome ❤

[@Craft-Addict]

Amazing cards Pete! I have some of the dies, but what I made out of those dies are not artistic. Does Sizzix have a gallery of ALL your cards using abstract element dies? I need inspirations.

[@sizzix]

If you go to the Abstract Elements product page on the Sizzix website you'll find imagery of all Pete's makes as well as some from Tim Holtz makers too! Enjoy the inspiration! 😊

[@henryiia]

So good

[@Sylvia.Torres]

Amazing makes!!! ❤ Is there a tutorial for the Amy Winehouse abstract face?

[@sizzix]

Not for the 'Amy Winehouse' card I'm afraid but Pete suggests cutting all the elements out and seeing what shapes and scenes jump out at you! We'd love to see what you create 😊

[@Sylvia.Torres]

@@sizzix Thank you. 😊

[@Ellentheexplorer2023]

The animals are great would love some help making a Cat.

[@elvacoello4858]

Please,don’t forget let your like 😊

[@wendypickersgill6720]

Loved this video Pete, you are soooo talented and have great vision. Thanks for sharing 0:24