Deck the Halls with Idea-ology: Creative Christmas Decorations with Tim Holtz - part #2

The magic of Christmas will be soon upon us, and what better way to capture its spirit than with handmade decorations imbued with your unique style? Tim Holtz's Idea-ology offers a treasure trove of festive embellishments, mediums, and techniques, making it the perfect companion for crafting one-of-a-kind Christmas decorations. In this blog post, we'll delve into the wondrous world of Idea-ology and spark your creativity with captivating Christmas decoration ideas.

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Christmas 2023 Christmas Decoration by Lou Sims

I am sharing two ideas today & more details - supplies list are below.

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Unveiling a World of Creative Possibilities:

Tim Holtz Idea-ology offers an endless well of inspiration for crafting unique and captivating Christmas decorations. What I love about these possibilities, is what we create will never be the same as as another persons - truly unique!

Idea #1

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Christmas 2023 Christmas Decoration by Lou Sims

For this decoration, I have used a 7" wooden slice as my base to build my Christmas scene. I made a hinge for the Chipboard Baseboard piece, (which is on the reverse) & stuck it in place with gel medium. To hide this, I used a decorative, vintage hessian ribbon, adding a piece to the front too.

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Christmas 2023 Christmas Decoration by Lou Sims Deck the Halls with Idea-ology: Creative Christmas Decorations with Tim Holtz - part #2 - Lou Sims

Next came the fun part - creating all the decorations. The tree has handmade paper flowers, Idea-ology Baubles & Idea-ology Christmas Confections placed in amongst the bristles. The glass vial has a mix of the different confections added to it & a mini tree added to a mini dome.

Deck the Halls with Idea-ology: Creative Christmas Decorations with Tim Holtz - part #2 - Lou Sims

Once the gel medium was "set", I added a paper doll image to the baseboard piece & began building my Christmas scene. The added extras were some Idea-ology Film Strip Ribbon, small baubles & Idea-ology Bells.

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Idea #2

Deck the Halls with Idea-ology: Creative Christmas Decorations with Tim Holtz - part #2 - Lou Sims

I again started with a 7" wooden slice as my base and another Idea-ology Chipboard baseboard piece. In the aperture, I added a paper doll postcard image. For this scene, I wanted to create a woodland/outdoors theme. The tress were decorated with Distress Snow Paste & stuck in place with gel medium.

Deck the Halls with Idea-ology: Creative Christmas Decorations with Tim Holtz - part #2 - Lou Sims

I have added a few Idea-ology metal embellishments, pinecones & baubles to cover all my gluing. I also added some bits from an old pot pourri set I had saved and faux stamens.

Deck the Halls with Idea-ology: Creative Christmas Decorations with Tim Holtz - part #2 - Lou Sims

The deer image is from the Idea-ology Ephemera Pack and again stuck in place with gel medium. I added a bit of hessian ribbon and the same embellishments as the opposite side. To match my previous scene, I also added Idea-ology Filmstrip Ribbon but this time, a white paper flower.
I again started with a 7" wooden slice as my base.

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Embrace the Joy of Crafting:

Tim Holtz Idea-ology empowers you to create Christmas decorations that reflect your unique style and personality. Let the season inspire you, embrace the creative process, and most importantly, have fun crafting heartfelt decorations that will fill your home with holiday magic for years to come.Deck the Halls with Idea-ology: Creative Christmas Decorations with Tim Holtz - part #2 - Lou Sims

Sadly, I didn't take a photo of the two pieces together and my vision of how they will be displayed this Christmas.

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Kitsch Idea-ology Christmas House

Check out my previous blog post using the 2023 Idea-ology Collection HERE or click on the image below ...


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I have a few more projects to share with you using the new 2023 Tim Holtz Idea-ology release but struggling to take good, clear photos ... especially when I add the mini lights!

Until next time, take care,

Lou
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SUPPLIES

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Comments

KarinsArtScrap said…
beautiful cards and project Lou..........gr karin