Make a Wintry Tag with Winston The Snowman from Tim Holtz and Sizzix 2025 Christmas Release

Keisha Diann
Sep 26
2 min read

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Hello, lovelies! I love the Colorize Dies, it's like getting to "paint" a picture with paper. I decided to make some Christmas decor using Winston Colorize from Tim Holtz and Sizzix's Christmas 2025 Vault release. This sturdy Wintry Winston Snowman Tag has room on the back for one of your favorite holiday photos to make this tag even more fun.

A colorful tag with a snowman in a red hat and teal scarf, a broom, and "Winter Wishes" text on wood. Snowflakes and presents in background.

Key Supplies - Wintry Winston Snowman Tag

Tim Holtz | Sizzix Thinlits WINSTON COLORIZE

Snowman with top hat, red scarf, holding a broom. "Sizzix" and "Jim Holtz" text. Includes 16 dies in multiple languages. Holiday theme.

Tim Holtz | Sizzix Thinlits SCRIBBLY SNOWFLAKES

Eight intricate blue snowflake designs on a white background. Text: "Sizzix Thinlits 8 Dies". Signature: Jim Holtz.

Tim Holtz | Sizzix Texture Fades KALEIDOSCOPE

Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades packaging features intricate circular patterns in black and white. Text in multiple languages highlights 3D embossing.

Tim Holtz | Sizzix RETIRED TWIG & STUMP

Snowmen with scarves hold "Winter Wishes" sign; a Christmas tree with ornaments and gifts beside them. Background: snowy. Text: Sizzix, Thinlits.

Click here to explore the full supply list for this project or check out the one linked in the gallery at the bottom of this post when you finish exploring this project.

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WINSTON WINTER WISHES TAG - Embossing, Die-cutting, Spray-Stain, Inking and Texture Effects

Tag Size: 5 1/2" x 10"

Snowman on a festive card with "Winter Wishes" text, blue background, red hat, teal scarf, broom, snowflakes, and colorful envelopes.

PROJECT PALETTE

FOR WINSTON (USE THE COLORS TO MAKE THE

TIM HOLTZ | RANGER DISTRESS INK - Worn Lipstick, Festive Berries, Ripe Persimmon, Twisted Citron, Mowed Lawn, Salvaged Patina, Peacock Feathers, Rusty Hinge, Walnut Stain, Black Soot

Use the Distress Reinkers OR Pads to ink your craftmat and create these watercolor backgrounds

Colorful inked papers on a grid background with ten Distress Ink pads below. Pads show various colors, like red, orange, green, and blue.

FOR EMBOSSED BACKGROUND

TIM HOLTZ | RANGER DISTRESS INK - Salvaged Patina, Salty Ocean, Prize Ribbon

Three Distress Ink pads labeled salvaged patina, salty ocean, and prize ribbon on a grid-patterned surface. Colors: teal, blue, dark blue.

FOR SENTIMENT SIGN

TIM HOLTZ | RANGER DISTRESS INK - Brushed Corduroy and Walnut Stain

Two Distress Ink pads, "brushed corduroy" and "walnut stain," on a black-and-white grid background. Labels are prominent.

FOR TAG EDGES

TIM HOLTZ | RANGER DISTRESS INK - Picket Fence, Tumbled Glass and Broken China

Three bottles of Distress Paint (picket fence, tumbled glass, broken china) on a grid background with a paintbrush.

FOR SNOW TEXTURES

DISTRESS MEDIUMS - Snowflakes (Glitter + Mica Flakes), Twinkle

PROJECT WALKTHROUGH

PREPPING THE TAG BASE

Edge of a painted board with blue sides on a gridded cutting mat. Grid is marked with black lines, and a faint reflection is visible.

MAKING THE TAG BACKGROUND - Spraystain

MAKING THE TAG BACKGROUND - Cutting Tag Shape & Embossing

MAKING THE TAG BACKGROUND - Ink-blending to Deepen the Colors

MAKING WINSTON THE SNOWMAN

COLORIZE ASSEMBLY - Scarf

COLORIZE ASSEMBLY - Nose, Hat and Holly

COLORIZE ASSEMBLY - Broom, Sign and Body

NOTE: I forgot to photo the black buttons, and silver glitter snowflakes, but don't you forget to die-cut them!

A paper snowman with a red hat and blue scarf is on a grid background. A yellow and orange broom is beside it.

APPLYING MEDIUMS - TEXTURE PASTE AND SNOWFLAKES (not pictured)

Sprinkle the Snowflakes over the Texture Paste while wet to adhere.

Snowman with red hat, teal scarf, and carrot nose holds a golden broom. Background is blue with snow texture; festive and cheerful mood.

UP CLOSE AND CRAFTY

Close-up of a textured blue surface with a yellow and gold broom. Clear crystals scattered across the lower edge. — A close-up of a Winston's broom on the embossed background , sprinkled with shimmering snowflakes.

Close-up of a festive card with embossed blue snowflake patterns, a red and green holly hat, and a wooden "WI" sign. Colorful paper in the backdrop. — The holly sprig makes the hat a delight!

Silver snowflakes on a blue background with a wooden sign reading "WINTER" in white letters. Festive and seasonal mood. — Silver snowflakes decorating the winter wishes sentiment.

Snowman with a blue-green scarf and orange nose on textured background. Black button details. Festive winter vibe. — Inking the edges helps the colorize layers look more natural.

Festive snowman with red top hat, green scarf, and carrot nose. Blue icy background with snowflake patterns. Cheerful holiday vibe. — Love that sweet face!

Last Looks!

A snowman with a red hat and turquoise scarf, set against a snowy blue background. The word "Winter" is visible. Festive and cheerful mood. — Winston is worth the effort of crafting each Colorize layer!

Festive tag with snowman in red hat, teal scarf, broom. Background is blue with snowflakes. Text reads "Winter Wishes." — Winston in his little Winter Wonderland.

Ornate blue-to-white embossed tag with ribbon on a festive background. Snowflakes, iridescent stars, and colorful paper add a wintery mood. — Add something that makes you smile to the back!

I hope this pictorial was helpful for you to craft your own Winston. Thank you for stopping by. Your thoughts mean a lot to me, so leave me a comment! I'm always here to answer any questions you may have.

See you soon!

SUPPLIES:

I listed the products I used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. All new release dies used today were part of my maker package from Sizzix.

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tonikwaiser

Sep 28

Winston is adorable! I love the colors you used. I have to give Winston a go. Thank you for your tutorial.