Winston the Snowman Snowglobe Shaker Card | Tim Holtz Sizzix Christmas 2025

Winston’s back and still as adorable as ever! For my second card with the Tim Holtz Sizzix Christmas 2025 release, I turned Winston into the star of a playful shaker card. This version leans pretty + festive with a pink scarf and extra inking over an embossed background. My original sample kept things classic—red scarf and no extra inking—so you’ll see two easy ways to change the mood with small choices.

Question for you: Which look do you prefer—pink + inked or classic red + clean? Tell me in the comments!

WHAT'S IN THE VIDEO

This video is all about options—color shifts, background choices, and smart stash substitutions—so you can make a similar look with what you already own. You’ll see:

How lightly inking an embossed background adds instant depth
How to create and build a shaker card
Simple ways to fill a shaker (sequins, glitter, beads—mix and match!)
Substitutions if you don’t have the exact dies, inks, colors or embellishments

You can either watch the video below or head over to my YouTube Channel HERE to check it out.

Please feel free to use products from your stash to recreate something similar. However, if you are interested in any of the products I’m using, you can find the supply list with links down below. Using these links does not cost you anything extra and it helps support my business. It also allows me to continue offering free content and keep my class costs low. I appreciate your support!

DESIGN NOTES & IDEAS

Snowglobe Magic: Framing Winston inside a snowglobe makes the shaker feel extra interactive and festive.
Color Play: Switching up the scarf color completely changes the mood—try pink for whimsical, red for classic, or even icy blues.
Background Texture: Lightly inking over embossed cardstock adds dimension without overwhelming the scene.
Shaker Fillers: Sequins, glitter, or beads all give a snow-like effect—mix and match for more movement.

STASH FRIENDLY SUBSTITUTIONS

No Winston? Use any snowman, a Santa, or critter die as your focal point.
No Scribbly Snowflakes? Use any snowflake dies you might have or even snowflake punches or skip the snowflakes all together and add more color with your sequin mix.
No shaker snowflakes? Fill the shaker with any combination of sequins, glitter, mica flakes, beads, small punched shapes or any shaker pieces you may have that fit the color/theme of your card.
No Distress Inks or Distress Spray Stains? Use any ink you have to color your cardstock by ink blending or spraying. You can also use colored cardstock.

Winston the Snowman Snowglobe Shaker Card by Juliana Michaels featuring Tim Holtz Sizzix Christmas 2025

TIPS & TRICKS

Window Clarity: Wipe acetate with an microfiber cloth before sealing to clean it before you add your shaker pieces. You can also use an antistatic tool to reduce cling, but it may leave a residual powder on the acetate so I don't tend to do this.
Dimension with Control: Make sure your foam tape is thicker than what you are using for your shaker pieces.
Use any solid die shape to create your own shaker window. You don't have to create a snowglobe to still get the shaker effect.

SUPPLIES

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DISCLOSURE

FTC COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
I am blessed to work in an industry I love. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am currently working as a freelance designer in some capacity for the following companies: Scrapbook.com and Tim Holtz. While I am compensated by these companies, either monetarily or in product, I maintain the freedom as an independent designer to say what I truly think of their products. I will never recommend something that I don't personally use and enjoy.

My site does incorporate affiliate links. The affiliate programs I use include Scrapbook.com, Simon Says Stamp, Sizzix, Ranger Ink, and Amazon. By using affiliate programs, that means I receive a commission when products are purchased through links here at this blog. This is at NO additional cost to you and, as I stated above, I only share what I love and use.

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