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Tim Holtz Configurations

KarenStewart by KarenStewart
Last updated: 01/02/2011

Tim Holtz Configurations Boxes

This lens will follow my progress as I work on a Christmas themed Configurations box by Tim Holtz. I purchased version number 1 of the box and started collecting papers and embellishments to complete the display. I will update the lens as things progress. Wish me luck on getting this box ready for Christmas, 2010.

First steps

in preparing my Configurations box

Tree base with distress stickles for some sparkleMy first decision involved planning where I want the removable inner boxes to be placed. I knew that one section needed to be large enough to hold the miniature Christmas tree purchased at Michael's. Eventually, three sections were removed and will be saved for some other project. I painted all interior surfaces with one coat of Claudine Helmuth Studio paint in the color Traditional Tan.

To support my little tree, I decided to turn one of the horizontal boxes around so the solid side faces outward. The front of the box is cover with a small piece of an old line of Basic Grey papers. Next, the striped paper was covered with a thin layer of Ranger Ink's Rock Candy Distress Stickles. This glitter glue dries to a sparkly finish.

Some background work

filling in a section

Tim Holtz numerals colored with alcohol inksMy next embellishment uses the Tim Holtz Numerals to add the number "25". I used two colors of Ranger's Alcohol Inks on an inking tool to color the silver numerals. Adding several layers of ink deepens the color and mottles the color. The ink applicator tool wouldn't let me fill in the rounded edges of the numbers and that added to the weathered and worn look that I hoped to achieve.

The numerals are attached to a a torn and inked scrap of patterned patterned paper from my stash. The numerals have pretty large holes in them to accept the brad fasteners that come in the set. I then glued the piece of paper to the area where my tree will be placed.

Let's add a few Santa images

to the Configurations box

Adding Santa to the Configurations boxThe next step I took was to add some Santa images to my box. The ticket with Santa's picture is by Jenni Bowlin Studio. The large brad is from the Holly Jolly collection by My Mind's Eye.

Below the ticket is a box holding a great Santa flash card from Pretty Little Studio. If you enjoy vintage Christmas items, check out the shop--they have a great collection.

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Configuration Projects on the Web

Just a small sample of finished projects featuring Tim Holtz' Configurations boxes.
Christmas Configuration project
Check out this cute little Configurations box using miniature items with a Christmas theme.

More Tim Holtz supplies from Amazon

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