Tim Holtz Map die “Across the Miles” Card with Shari Carroll
Happy Friday everyone!
I have a card inspiration for you today which carries a lot of meaning. My oldest sister turns 60 next week and we are 1834 miles away (I Googled it :o)… So, since it’s such a milestone age, I thought it would be nice to make something special for her.
I started out with watercolor paper and the Tim Holtz United States thinlits die. I painted the states with mini Distress inks and a little water.I used a wide variety of colors and even mixed a few.
I put a string between Illinois and Nevada and added the distance of miles with Tim Holtz Number Brads. I also added Happy Birthday and “60” using Chit Chat stickers, Celebration Words and Mini Numerals.
I figured a way to put all the tiny states back together on a card by using a sheet of acetate. I’ve put together a process video, you can view it below or on our YouTube channel.
Thanks for coming by today. I hope you have found some inspiration in my card and have a terrific weekend!
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Love the textures and colors!
What a great masculine card.
Great card!
Wow! This is awesome! If I received this, I think I would have to frame it. Beautiful!
What a fun and beautiful card!!
Very beautiful card for a very special day! Wish your sister a great birthday and many more to come. Love the colors and also the stenciled numbers in the background.
What an inspirational and meaningful card. Very very well done. Love the idea of the acetate. I’m sure your sister will love it.
Wow!! Awesome card!!
That map looks fantastic, I love the stenciling on the side too!
Shari – this is truly a work of art – Debbie is a very luck person to have such a thoughtful sister.
I can’t even tell you how special this card is, Shari! Your sister is gonna treasure it, for sure! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! ♥
What a super card, packed full of meaning and texture and love! I thoroughly enjoyed the tutorial too! I hope Shari’s sister doesn’t view this until 3 July! Hugs, Lesley
Very cool card – love it. I’m sure your sister will too.
Beautiful card!
Oh my goodness! This card is over the top WOW! I sure hope your sister can appreciate the amount of time and love you put into this. Amazing!!!!
What a cute idea!
Wow! That map is gorgeous! Love how the states were colored…..the appearance of so much texture in each one. Fantastic ♥
A beautiful and special card Shari. I am sure your sister will love it!
Shari, your creativity never ceases to amaze me! This card is a true labor of love, and your sister will love it!
Wonderfully creative card that your sis will treasure!!!
<3 J
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Oh wow! Really awesome!!!! One of the most creative project that I’ve never seen! Love it!
WOW … this is so amazing … such a special milestone memory for your sister !
Great card! :)
beautiful card!!
Wow, what a fabulous card! This is incredibly creative.
The map is gorgeous! Love the textures!
Awesome! What detail!
As always you rock those products Shari! This looks great!
Great masculine card.
Wonderful card! Tim’s stuff is just awesome! Hugs, Robin
Fabulous birthday card! This is a great idea!
What a fab unique card!
I agree that that is a beautiful color scheme! Very inspiration card.
Soooo beautiful!
Cristina
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Great cards, love the texture!
What a sweet card! Her sister will love it, and all the thought and work she put into it.
Oh Wow!!! This is FANTASTIC!!! Love the vintage colors!!
Well that’s pretty fantastic!!!
Love this awesome card! My sis has a milestone birthday coming up so may have to buy some new goodies & create something similar. Thanks for sharing!
AWESOME card!!
Very cool card, I love your personalised details!
What a cool card!!! Love the layers!
Ooh, this is fabulous. I really love the watercolored state die cuts and subtle colors you used!
I’ve always eyed this card but was never brave to purchase it. I like your card, the colors and the elements. I am sure your sister will love it!
Your sister is going to love this card Shari. I have three older sisters and they all adore my sending handmade cards. This one is a stunner!
Beautiful! Would also work well as a masculine card!
Such a FUN and MEANINGFUL Card!! =) I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Design and ALL of the AMAZING Details you added!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
What a fabulous card, love the states and the idea for her card!
Wonderful card. Wish this die was around when we were doing a lot of traveling. I might have to get this for my scrapbooking. Thanks for sharing this with us, great video.
The map looks like a mosaic