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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 14h

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.

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 1d

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...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 2d

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...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 3d

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...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 4d

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-...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 4d

The latest release from A Colorful Life Designs is here! Happy November! youtu.be/K1TCHeH785g
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A Colorful Life Designs: November 2025 Release

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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 5d

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

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 6d

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...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 8d

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...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 9d

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...
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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 10d

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...
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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 11d

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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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 12d

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?...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 13d

New from Glassboard Studio!
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Brand new from Glassboard Studio!

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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 13d

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...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 14d

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-...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 14d

But he's getting a ballroom.

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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 14d

A co-worker asked me to make a custom birthday card for her husband, and this is the result. I share lots of ideas in my latest video about how to make a card that's really personal for a specific person. You can check out my video here: youtu.be/ACoLzNDywcg

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 15d

I used several products from the fantastic Beautifully Imperfect Collection from Spellbinders for this card, including the stunning Butterfly Splatter BetterPress Plate & Die Set. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/some...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 16d

I worked with a couple of the October 2025 Club Kits from Spellbinders for this monochromatic Christmas Card. I love these muted shades of green. Full details are on my blog: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/work...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 18d

I have an icy holiday card to share that uses the Baroque Swirl Snowflake from A Colorful Life Designs plus a cling stamp from Hero Arts. I love purple and teal together. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/baro...
*Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 19d

I thought the new Deckle Edge Script Die Set from Spellbinders would be a great way to use a monoprint that I didn't like. It turned out to be the perfect backdrop for the die! You can watch what I did in my latest video here: youtu.be/i9Bkh8c7NNM
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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 20d

This card just makes me smile. I used a few of the products from the pasta-riffic Buon Apetito Collection from Spellbinders to make it. You can get all the details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/take...
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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 21d

The Curl Up w/ Winter Collection from Catherine Pooler is officially out! We have 4 avid readers in my house, so the Mark & Track Bookmark Dies + the Track It Stamp & Die Bundle is something we will use often. Details (plus an opportunity to snag a freebie!) here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/how-...

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