Alison Heikkila
@alisonheikkila.bsky.social
She/Her
Wife, Mom, Crafter.
Wife, Mom, Crafter.
The Wonder of Oz Frame BetterPress & Tag Set from Spellbinders is so detailed an beautiful, that I didn't want to overdo it with lots of "stuff." I kept things monochromatic and simple, with only a little bit of dimension. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/ther...
November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Wonder of Oz Frame BetterPress & Tag Set from Spellbinders is so detailed an beautiful, that I didn't want to overdo it with lots of "stuff." I kept things monochromatic and simple, with only a little bit of dimension. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/ther...
The Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop is happening now, and I just had to participate. I made this card using 2 Hero Arts Stamp Sets (Coffee or Tea & Bring Coffee), a grungy gel print I made, and some patterned paper. You can check out the process in my video here: youtu.be/NrSJOl_RJIs
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Fall Winter Coffee Lovers Hop is happening now, and I just had to participate. I made this card using 2 Hero Arts Stamp Sets (Coffee or Tea & Bring Coffee), a grungy gel print I made, and some patterned paper. You can check out the process in my video here: youtu.be/NrSJOl_RJIs
The November Card Kit of the Month from Hero Arts is perfect for bookworms like me! I love that you can customize the book spines. I used the pretty Spellbinders cardstocks that come in the kit to make the books. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/nove...
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The November Card Kit of the Month from Hero Arts is perfect for bookworms like me! I love that you can customize the book spines. I used the pretty Spellbinders cardstocks that come in the kit to make the books. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/nove...
Growing up, we'd watch the Wizard of Oz every Thanksgiving, so the new Wonder of Oz Collection from Spellbinders is special to me. I used the Tin Man & Cowardly Lion with the Crackle Paint Embossing Folder & the Winding Paths Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs. alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/no-a...
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Growing up, we'd watch the Wizard of Oz every Thanksgiving, so the new Wonder of Oz Collection from Spellbinders is special to me. I used the Tin Man & Cowardly Lion with the Crackle Paint Embossing Folder & the Winding Paths Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs. alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/no-a...
I went for a monochromatic card today, using a few of the Spellbinders Club Kits for November. If you ever use wax seals, you need to get the Silver Bullion Wax Seal Powder. It's gorgeous! Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/have...
November 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I went for a monochromatic card today, using a few of the Spellbinders Club Kits for November. If you ever use wax seals, you need to get the Silver Bullion Wax Seal Powder. It's gorgeous! Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/have...
I used the Close Up Branches stencil from A Colorful Life Designs with a fun ornament & sentiment from Spellbinders. That stencil creates the perfect backdrop for many holiday card designs. Details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/clos...
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*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
November 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I used the Close Up Branches stencil from A Colorful Life Designs with a fun ornament & sentiment from Spellbinders. That stencil creates the perfect backdrop for many holiday card designs. Details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/clos...
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
I had so much fun creating this mixed media card using the Beautifully Imperfect Collection from Spellbinders and the Bubble Zone Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs. You can learn about my process in my video here: youtu.be/5upeSRB6s_c
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I had so much fun creating this mixed media card using the Beautifully Imperfect Collection from Spellbinders and the Bubble Zone Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs. You can learn about my process in my video here: youtu.be/5upeSRB6s_c
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
I have a clean & simple card to share that uses Spellbinders' Clear Stamp & Die Set of the Month for November. As much as I like using lots of "stuff" on my cards, sometimes you just don't need it. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/go-t...
November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I have a clean & simple card to share that uses Spellbinders' Clear Stamp & Die Set of the Month for November. As much as I like using lots of "stuff" on my cards, sometimes you just don't need it. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/go-t...
I felt like making a super-quick card that's perfect for batching. The Split Snowflakes Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs is perfect for it! You can see how simple it was to make this in my latest YouTube video: youtu.be/RUJrpF73JOk
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I felt like making a super-quick card that's perfect for batching. The Split Snowflakes Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs is perfect for it! You can see how simple it was to make this in my latest YouTube video: youtu.be/RUJrpF73JOk
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
Using small dies repeatedly on a card can create interest & make those smaller items become more impactful. I repeated the coin purse from the Nov Large Die of the Month from Spellbinders & popped them on a background made w/ this month's Embossing Folder. alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/repe...
November 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Using small dies repeatedly on a card can create interest & make those smaller items become more impactful. I repeated the coin purse from the Nov Large Die of the Month from Spellbinders & popped them on a background made w/ this month's Embossing Folder. alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/repe...
As a bookworm, I am so excited about this month's Hero Studio Card Kit of the Month from Hero Arts. Here, I used one of the die sets with the Delft Floral Color Layering Stencils for this card that looks very much like me on any given evening! Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/just...
November 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
As a bookworm, I am so excited about this month's Hero Studio Card Kit of the Month from Hero Arts. Here, I used one of the die sets with the Delft Floral Color Layering Stencils for this card that looks very much like me on any given evening! Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/just...
Have you ever made a card that cracks you up whenever you look at it? I used the Star Halo stencil from A Colorful Life Designs to make my adorable ravioli shine bright. The ravioli and the sentiment are both from the Buon Apetito Collection from Spellbinders. alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/full...
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Have you ever made a card that cracks you up whenever you look at it? I used the Star Halo stencil from A Colorful Life Designs to make my adorable ravioli shine bright. The ravioli and the sentiment are both from the Buon Apetito Collection from Spellbinders. alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/full...
I made this card in honor of Día de los Muertos using the new Spellbinders Sip, Sip Ole Die Set. I used some alcohol inked panels I made for a lot of the die cuts, so there was no need to individually color anything! Full details are on my blog: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/eat-...
November 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I made this card in honor of Día de los Muertos using the new Spellbinders Sip, Sip Ole Die Set. I used some alcohol inked panels I made for a lot of the die cuts, so there was no need to individually color anything! Full details are on my blog: alisonheikkila.com/2025/11/eat-...
The latest release from A Colorful Life Designs is here! Happy November! youtu.be/K1TCHeH785g
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*Use code AlFan10 to save 10%!
A Colorful Life Designs: November 2025 Release
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November 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The latest release from A Colorful Life Designs is here! Happy November! youtu.be/K1TCHeH785g
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10%!
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10%!
Happy Halloween! I have a sweet ghostie card that uses the {Boo} to You stamp set from Unity Stamp Co with an alcohol ink background I made. I also used the Essential Star Dies from Spellbinders. You can watch me make this in my latest YouTube video here: youtu.be/AJix-ctPaTk
October 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Happy Halloween! I have a sweet ghostie card that uses the {Boo} to You stamp set from Unity Stamp Co with an alcohol ink background I made. I also used the Essential Star Dies from Spellbinders. You can watch me make this in my latest YouTube video here: youtu.be/AJix-ctPaTk
Today's card features the Polar Bear Pals Die Set from Spellbinders & Simon Hurley, plus the lovely Mid Century Atomic Strands Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs. The sentiment is also from Spellbinders. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/merr...
October 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Today's card features the Polar Bear Pals Die Set from Spellbinders & Simon Hurley, plus the lovely Mid Century Atomic Strands Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs. The sentiment is also from Spellbinders. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/merr...
I am having the BEST time using the Buon Apetito Collection from Spellbinders. Here, I used the saucy meatball and cheese with a die that I thought works as a tablecloth. All of the details are on my blog: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/stay...
October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I am having the BEST time using the Buon Apetito Collection from Spellbinders. Here, I used the saucy meatball and cheese with a die that I thought works as a tablecloth. All of the details are on my blog: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/stay...
I've got two cards to share that both use the Cuckoo Cottage Die Set from Spellbinders, and one uses the Halloween Tick Tock Dies to spook things up a bit. The Halloween card is a 5x7, ad the other is an A2, so you can see the clock works great on both sizes. alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/cuck...
October 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I've got two cards to share that both use the Cuckoo Cottage Die Set from Spellbinders, and one uses the Halloween Tick Tock Dies to spook things up a bit. The Halloween card is a 5x7, ad the other is an A2, so you can see the clock works great on both sizes. alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/cuck...
Here's a sweet treat! I used the Spellbinders Fountain Wishes Die Set with their Grungy Background BetterPress Plate to make this yummy card. Full details are on my blog: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/foun...
#cardmaking
#cardmaking
October 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Here's a sweet treat! I used the Spellbinders Fountain Wishes Die Set with their Grungy Background BetterPress Plate to make this yummy card. Full details are on my blog: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/foun...
#cardmaking
#cardmaking
Here's a lovely nighttime scene made with the October '25 Spellbinders Large Die of the Month. I also used their new Crackle Paint 3D embossing folder in the background. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/nigh...
#cardmaking #cardideas
#cardmaking #cardideas
October 26, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Here's a lovely nighttime scene made with the October '25 Spellbinders Large Die of the Month. I also used their new Crackle Paint 3D embossing folder in the background. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/nigh...
#cardmaking #cardideas
#cardmaking #cardideas
I have a bold and bright Christmas card today, that uses the Lacy Snowflakes Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs with a Gel Press Print. The sentiment is from Concord & 9th. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/lacy...
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*Use ode AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
October 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I have a bold and bright Christmas card today, that uses the Lacy Snowflakes Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs with a Gel Press Print. The sentiment is from Concord & 9th. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/lacy...
*Use ode AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
*Use ode AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.
I made a not-so-spooky Halloween card in my latest YouTube video. I used 1 color of alcohol ink for the wispy background, and the Hey, Boo Stamp Set from Unity. You can check out my video here: youtu.be/ejBbrsHrSmU?...
October 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
I made a not-so-spooky Halloween card in my latest YouTube video. I used 1 color of alcohol ink for the wispy background, and the Hey, Boo Stamp Set from Unity. You can check out my video here: youtu.be/ejBbrsHrSmU?...
New from Glassboard Studio!
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Brand new from Glassboard Studio!
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October 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
New from Glassboard Studio!
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Isn't this a sweet little scene? I used Spellbinders Small Die of the Month and the Clear Stamp and Die of the Month for my focal images. But to complete the look, I used the Christmas Star Stencil and Marvelous Masks Arch from A Colorful Life Designs. alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/seas...
October 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Isn't this a sweet little scene? I used Spellbinders Small Die of the Month and the Clear Stamp and Die of the Month for my focal images. But to complete the look, I used the Christmas Star Stencil and Marvelous Masks Arch from A Colorful Life Designs. alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/seas...
Simon Hurley's new collection with Spellbinders, called Ski-son's Greetings is officially out! I used the Ski Lodge Die Set along with a couple of this month's Club Kits, also from Spellbinders. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/ski-...
October 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Simon Hurley's new collection with Spellbinders, called Ski-son's Greetings is officially out! I used the Ski Lodge Die Set along with a couple of this month's Club Kits, also from Spellbinders. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/ski-...