Tim Holtz Crazy Birds Birthday Card

A fun Tim Holtz Crazy Birds Birthday Card | Distress Inks, Watercoloring, & Copic Coloring Tips

February 05, 20252 min read

In this tutorial, I'm creating a fun and colorful birthday card for my husband using the Tim Holtz Crazy Birds and Crazy Things stamp and die set by Sizzix Stampers Anonymous. This is an oldie but a goody. Watch as I combine distress ink smooshing, water coloring, and Copic marker coloring to bring these quirky birds to life!

Here's what you'll learn:

Distress Ink Smooshing Tips for creating vibrant, textured backgrounds.

How to add dimension and depth with watercolor techniques on your die cuts.

Not-so-pro tips for using Copic markers to color and detail the Crazy Birds and accessories.

Whether you're crafting for a special occasion or just love experimenting with new techniques, this video is packed with creative ideas to inspire your next card-making project.

In this tutorial, you'll see:

How to use the Crazy Birds stamps and dies to create eye-catching designs.

Tips and Tricks for coloring and layering your stamped images.

Ideas for personalizing your handmade birthday cards with creative touches.

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will inspire you to try something new. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on more card-making tutorials from The Upper Craft Room!

Tools & Supplies Used:

Crazy Birds Link: https://shrsl.com/4tv5s

Crazy Things: https://shrsl.com/4tv5v

Crazy Talk: https://shrsl.com/4tv5w

Distress Inks: https://shrsl.com/4tv5x

Misti Stamping Tool: https://shrsl.com/4tv6j

Water Color Brush: https://amzn.to/40JekBz

Neenah White Cardstock: https://amzn.to/42zFLAh

Tonic Studios Mini Paper Trimmer: https://amzn.to/40VQZgZ

Card Distress tool: https://amzn.to/40ElCXc

Tim Holtz Glass Mat: https://shrsl.com/4tv6l

Copic Markers: https://amzn.to/40FRvyD

Hero Arts Ink: https://shrsl.com/4tv6z

Gina K Design Black Onyx Ink Pad: https://shrsl.com/4tv6x

Wagmer Heat tool: https://amzn.to/4aEBBsT

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