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Underwater Wonder, Tim Holtz

04/3/2021

Hi everyone! I am here today to share with you two fun underwater cards I created with some of the new Tim Holtz/Sizzix dies. I am honored to be a Tim Holtz maker and am so excited to inspire you more with his products!!!

Underwater Wonder, Tim Holtz

Using Distress White Heavystock, I started by ink blending pieces of the paper with various Distress ink colors and then proceeded to die-cut out images from the new Under the Sea 1 and Under the Sea 2, Sizzix die sets.

Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Under the Sea 1 Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Under the Sea 2Distress White Heavystock

I love how the Sizzix dies are clearly marked what needs to be die-cut, for which critter.  I found using the Lawn Fawn glue tube made it much easier to assemble, especially with having the glue tube holder.

Using Copic markers and a white gel pen, I added some texture by adding little dots here and there.

For the background, I did some ink smooshing on a panel of Distress White Heavystock with Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink. I then die-cut it out of the largest rectangle in Lawn Fawn’s Outside In Stitched Rectangle.

I arranged the critters over the card and added a sentiment from some small talk stickers. Lastly, I added a bit of glossy accents here and there and sprinkled some chunky glitter to add a little sparkle.

While I created the above critters, I also created these jellies. Ink blended Distress White Heavystock, and then die-cut the pieces and assembled using a Lawn Fawn glue tube. For the background, I used a piece of Ranger Yupo paper and played with some alcohol inks and Gilded Alloy.

The sentiment is from an older Tim Holtz/Sizzix die, Adventure Words: Block, and some more Small Talk stickers. Again, I added some glossy accents and chunky glitter, I love the sparkle it gives almost as if it was really underwater.

Hope you find these cards inspiring!

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Supplies Used:

Supplies I used are linked below. Click on the picture and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Under the Sea 1
Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Under the Sea 1
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Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Under the Sea 2
Tim Holtz/Sizzix, Under the Sea 2
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Lawn Fawn, Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables
Lawn Fawn, Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables
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SSS | LF
Tim Holtz, Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink
Tim Holtz, Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Alcohol Ink Gilded Alloy
Tim Holtz, Alcohol Ink Gilded Alloy
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SSS | Ranger
Ranger Alcohol Blending Solution
Ranger Alcohol Blending Solution
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SSS | Ranger
Tim Holtz, Alcohol Ink Yupo
Tim Holtz, Alcohol Ink Yupo
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SSS | Ranger
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965
Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Ibt40965
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SSS | LF | Ranger
Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
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SSS | LF
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer Ranger 4 Ounces
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SSS | Ranger
Distress White Heavystock
Distress White Heavystock
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SSS | Ranger
Lawn Fawn, Acetate
Lawn Fawn, Acetate
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Ranger Set of 66 Alcohol Inks
Ranger Set of 66 Alcohol Inks
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Lawn Fawn, Blue Jay Cardstock
Lawn Fawn, Blue Jay Cardstock
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SSS | LF
Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25
Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25″ white foam squares
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Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
Lawn Fawn Glue Tube
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SSS | LF
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
Rainbow Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Mint Glue Tube Holder
Mint Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Glue Tube Holder
Glue Tube Holder
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Shurkus
Sakura Quickie Glue Pens
Sakura Quickie Glue Pens
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Copic Markers
Copic Markers
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Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
Lawn Fawn Prisma Glitter
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SSS | LF
Sakura CLASSIC WHITE Fine Line 05 Gelly Roll Pen
Sakura CLASSIC WHITE Fine Line 05 Gelly Roll Pen
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SSS
Sakura Black Glaze Gel Pens Pen 2 Pack 38495
Sakura Black Glaze Gel Pens Pen 2 Pack 38495
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Lawn Fawn, Chunky Glitter
Lawn Fawn, Chunky Glitter
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SSS | LF
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
Fiskars Microtip Scissors
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Ranger Glossy Accents
Ranger Glossy Accents
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SSS | Ranger
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy
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SSS | LF
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder
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Shurkus
Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
Mermaid Mint Shammy Case
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Shurkus
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case
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SSS | LF
Tim Holtz/Tonic, Replacement non-stick mat
Tim Holtz/Tonic, Replacement non-stick mat
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Ranger, Heat Tool
Ranger, Heat Tool
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SSS | Ranger
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine
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Spellbinders Platinum
Spellbinders Platinum
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  1. Fikreta Posavec says

    April 4, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    amazing card!

    Reply
  2. kerry says

    April 4, 2021 at 11:08 am

    Those are so cute!I I love the details you added!

    Reply
  3. Patricia Wilson says

    April 4, 2021 at 9:40 am

    Love the background. Tried to buy that cardstock after you told me what you used and it was out of stock. Note that it is back now. so will buy some. Happy Easter.

    Reply
  4. Cassi says

    April 4, 2021 at 12:27 am

    I assumed the first background was alcohol ink because it is so vibrant. Thanks for sharing your process!

    Reply
  5. Kelli Dibble says

    April 3, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    You “Jennabled” me to buy these dies that are so awesome!

    Reply
    • Susan Carlson says

      April 3, 2021 at 9:49 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  6. Avra Williams says

    April 3, 2021 at 5:20 pm

    I love this Under the Sea critters!

    Reply
  7. Robin Nelson says

    April 3, 2021 at 5:10 pm

    I love both of these cards! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Amy Gehman says

    April 3, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    Oh my goodness, these cards are both awesome!!! Love all of the color and details…WOW!

    Reply

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