Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Create with Tim Holtz Configurations!

I recently had the good fortune to be able to attend a Tim Holtz class with Heidi in Houston, Texas! We got to witness again the fantastic teaching style of Tim Holtz and learn from the creator to use his products! A LOT went into this box, but here are a few little snippets of what I did with mine!

Start with a 5.5" x 5.5" configurations box. We ended up removing one of the pieces, but Tim designed these for rearranging possibilities - you can keep the pieces you don't use for next time!
Cut down some Seasonal Paper Stash papers to fit on the outer sides and insides of the little boxes - Tim & Mario used a Martha Stewart Scoring Board to make folding the pieces into the inside small boxes easier.
Some of the Idea-ology you see above:

Foundations helped hold the entire piece together!

Note: You can mix and match ANY idea-ology to make the piece your own. There is SO much to choose from too!!!


Make your own Little Words labels for Corked Vials!
If you want a distressed look, you can also use:
Ink Blending Tool, Distress Stains, Distress Inks

Additional Embellishments: Jingle Bells, Tinsel, and we added Rock Candy Stickles for a nice sugar coating (you can see it a little bit on the right side in this photo)!

Other possibilities for Configurations:
  • Ever since Tim Holtz planted the idea that you can turn the inside boxes around in Configurations, I've been dying to make an advent calendar with pull-out drawers!!
  • Create a wall hanging
  • Use the inside pieces for ornaments! Punch a hole through the top, decorate, and deck the halls!
  • Use the inside pieces as place settings for holiday guests. Decorate the outside and put a small treat or the person's photo inside
  • Stack inside pieces in a triangular tree shape and adhere together for a family tree - each box dedicated to a different family member
Happy Crafting!
-Sarah
Sarah@SimonSaysStamp.com
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27 comments:

  1. JamieNovember 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    This is so fun!! I want to make one:)

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  2. Stacie (craft-princess)November 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    I love those configurations because of the tiny compartments...so versatile to decorate!

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  3. jengdNovember 9, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Great shadow box. I really like how versatile the Configuration Boxes are and how you removed a lot of the interior boxes.

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  4. Jodi ANovember 9, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE anything Tim Holtz! What a great configuration!

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  5. RachelNovember 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    all those tim holtz creations always look so so amazing... what a great box to keep in the home :)

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  6. www.creativepointe.blogspot.comNovember 9, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Definitely want to make a configurations box and I love the tip about using the pieces for ornaments.

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  7. ChunyuanNovember 9, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    great projects. would love to try.

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  8. gilaNovember 9, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    boah, das sieht so klasse aus, wundervoll, das schraenkchen ist toll
    lg gila

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  9. jimlynnNovember 9, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    This is just truly amazingly beautiful! Gorgeous creation.
    Lynn

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  10. SuvenkorentoNovember 9, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I love configurations! Although I don't own any xD They are quite expensive to buy here or shipped here, and I have so many crafting stuff to buy. It's going to take a while, but I'll get some one day. I do things for my dollhouse and configurations would be perfect way to show them.

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  11. Sue DNovember 9, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    I like the versatility of the Configurations.

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  12. Maryann LaursenNovember 9, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Such a great configurtation, I just love anything from Tim Holst. Hois products just makes anything looks like a billion, and it´ssooo versatile.

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  13. Kelly MassmanNovember 9, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    i like them because they seem so versatile
    thanks for a chance to win-that is a color i don't own (surprisingly)

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  14. LozNovember 9, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    shadow boxes can be used for so many things! I love this project! x

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  15. sandraNovember 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I have one like that standing and waiting to be decorated.
    Thanks for inspiration!
    Hugs!
    Sandra!

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  16. PamNovember 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I love the configurations boxes! I made a Halloween one & now I have to make Christmas. They are so much fun! Thanks for sharing yours!

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  17. UnknownNovember 9, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I love Tim Holtz products & projects! I love crackle paint!

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  18. Emily HNovember 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I think the configurations is such a neat way of displaying things.

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  19. Larissa HeskettNovember 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    CONGRATS MONI!!=)
    THANKS for sharing, I LOVE the Tim Holtz con. boxes they are really fun to decorate and then redecorate or give as gifts!!
    Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  20. LorraineNovember 9, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    this is fab i like it coz you can do anything you want to make a stunning piece of home decor i love it xx

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  21. Denise BryantNovember 9, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    They're so much fun to decorate! And you can personalize it by making it fit your treasures that you collect.
    DeniseB

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  22. paperpapierNovember 9, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I love the configuration box because it is so fun to decorate it artistically ...

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  23. MaryNovember 9, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I can't wait to make a Christmas configurations...I've already got some of the pieces I want to put in it. =)

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  24. sammiNovember 9, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Fabulous projects! I love how versatile the configurations are!

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  25. KatieNovember 10, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Really interesting project, love the kissing under the mistle-toe, and the genuine magic bottle! So many different things you can do! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  26. bethannNovember 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    really cool. i just don't know what i would do with them.

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  27. TamaraNovember 10, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    What a lovely configurations box. Can't wait to have the time to finish mines.

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