Tick Tock Christmas O’Clock

I don’t want to freak anyone out, but we’re 3 days into December! Just going to leave that there…

I find it difficult to skip the details when using Tim Holtz products. They work so perfectly together that it’s easy to get carried away, even when time isn’t on your side. That said, having the right tools makes even the more detailed cards, short work. Tools such as the travel stamp platform, sidekick and glitter duster make it easy to work quickly and in batches.

I reached for the inventor stamps again, this time going back to the beginning and using Inventor 1 set. I saw a clock adorned with fresh foliage at a garden center a few weeks ago and immediately the inventor clock came to mind.

Using the travel stamp plaform, ink and stamp the clock only. Slide the heavystock down the stamp platform and ink and stamp the header text onto the top of the heavystock! This is why I LOVE the stamp platform. I stamped a music strip and Christmas greeting onto heavystock with stamps from the Tim Holtz Stamptember 2018 stamp set. Stamping a second clock and fussy cutting a portion to stick over the original stamped image to give a little dimension.

Paint idea-ology clock hands with candied apple distress paint, rubbing some of the paint off to create a weathered look. Attach to the clock with idea-ology hex fasteners.

The foliage is cut from the funky festive thinlits die set from classic kraft stock using the sidekick. The bow I used is from last years festive greens thinlits die set. I love this bow! It was all given the glitter duster treatment. I LOVE this new tool because it gives you such a fine layer of glitter. Check out Tim Holtz blog post to see it in action.

I stitched the edges with my sewing machine. I was especially pleased with how straight my stitching was on this card. It’s blind luck, because 2 cards later the stitching was wonky and off the edge… LOL I try!

Thanks for stopping by.

Zoe x

Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps – Inventor 1	Sizzix Thinlits Die Set 18pk – Funky Festive by Tim Holtz 663101	Sizzix Thinlits Festive Greens by Tim Holtz	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Clockhands	Tim Holtz Idea-ology Hex Fasteners
Tim Holtz Idea-ology 8 x 8 Classic Kraft Stock	Tim Holtz Distress Mixed Media Heavystock 4.25 x 5.5, 20PK TDA53835	(DECEMBER PRE-ORDER) Stampers Anonymous Glitter Duster	Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Dry Glitter Clear Rock Candy 3oz TDR35879	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium Matte 1 oz Bottle
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad – Vintage Photo TIM19527	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad – Walnut Stain TIM19534	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray – Frayed Burlap TSS42303	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray – Pumice Stone TSS42426	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain Spray – Iced Spruce TSS42327
Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint – Candied Apple TDF51046	Ranger Inkssentials Kraft Cardstock 8.5 X 11	Tim Holtz Water Brush, Detailer Brush Tip TIP33080	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer TDA47414	Ranger Inkssentials Mini Ink Blending Tool – With 4 Blending Foams IBT40965
Tim Holtz Ranger Idea-ology Sanding Grip TH92482	Tim Holtz Travel Stamp Platform – 1711e by Tonic Studios	Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat	Sizzix Sidekick Starter Kit by Tim Holtz