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 this personalised card!
Love the story and symbolism of the card! The colouring is wonderful too!
Very fun card Shari. Love all the personal touches you added to make it your own. Thanks for sharing.
Love, love, LOVE this card, Shari! This is just gorgeous and what a keepsake for your sister! I really need to add that die to my collection! Thanks so much for sharing!
what a great way to use this die! love the coloring.
Love the techniques and appreciate the sentiment. Lucky sister to get that card!
Wow, Shari! What a piece of art! I hope she frames it! :)
Very creative and a fabulous card! I’m sure your sister will treasure this. A great video full of tips – thank you! You’ve inspired me :)
Love how you did the states!
Simply amazing!
This card really took some imagination. I love it and it would be perfect to frame.
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this.
Wonderful card! Thank you for the inspiration!
Neat card – love all the earthy colours you used.
HB to your sister! Just love watching the process. That is one cool die set. Too bad it’s out of stock. Would love to give this technique a try.
Very clever design and happy birthday to your sister.
What a BEAUTIFUL card … your sister will LOVE it! Thinking I need that die now … LOL!
Wow! What a terrific birthday card! I love that Tim Holtz United States die and the beautiful watercolor job you did on it! Thank you for sharing your video tutorial!
What a sweet idea! This is so fabulous.
Fabulous United States. I want to make one.
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE this card!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration- will definitely put my die to work!!!!
Awesome card! Love all the work you put into personalizing it.
Great card and idea using the acetate!
I think this is a lovely card.
Wow! I love how this card came together!
She will love this. What a creative designer you are. This is great!
Such a cool idea
Fabulous card!
COOL card Shari!!!
LOVE the colours & textures and think it is REALLY AWESOME how you have included the miles between you both – THANK YOU for sharing!!!
Beautiful, love the coloring/distressing of the states die!
This is such a cool idea! I love it! I can see this being made by many of us! Thanks for the inspiration!
This is just beautiful and amazing Shari! You are one creative lady!
Great Happy Birthday card. Love the states die and the colors. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Very creative!!
WOW what an amazing card!!!
You are the best sister! Love the refined and dignified style.
Beautiful work and great video. Your sister is so lucky.
I’m a huge fan of maps so this card really caught my eye! I love the creative design and all the special embellishments. Wonderfully done!
Wonderfully special card for your sis who is still a youngster by my standards–haha!
WOW this is amazing! I love that United States die and all of the personal touches! Great video too!
Wow! This is stunning!
This is really cool, Shari!
Ah, I love this die set. Very well done layout and colors. Very cool!
Awesome card! Love all the dimension!
Thanks for sharing!
Great card. Those number brads are sweet. Hugz
It looks so beautiful! Love how you coloured each state a different colour!
I just adore this!
Love this card Shari and I’m sure your sister will appreciate all the personal touches.
wooow Shari
this your card has so much texture
and I love this can be a manly card
love the color and cool the design
Adorable card Shari!