Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila and I’m happy you stopped by. Decorating shirts is something I have done since I was a child, and it never gets old. I used to use things like puffy paint, rhinestones, and lamé. Now, I use Artesprix’s Iron On Inks and I can do so many things I couldn’t do before on ... Read More about Floral T-Shirt with Artesprix and Hero Arts
Glittery Grains
Greetings! Today's card uses an older stencil from A Colorful Life Designs, but it's one that is so perfect for mixed media projects. It's called Grains, and it looks like many small brush strokes. I love that they aren't totally uniform, and they are the perfect little "somethings" when you need ... Read More about Glittery Grains
Echinacea
Greetings! Since Spring is almost here, I have flowers on my mind. I am so looking forward to more of my bulbs blooming (my crocuses are out in full force right now), and to start planting some seeds. I wanted to use the large floral stamp in the new Stampendous set called Hummingbird Day, so I ... Read More about Echinacea
Look of Stone: YouTube Video
Hello! Today's video was made by request of a number of folks. Earlier this month I had shared a card that used the Pointed Lace stencil on the Gel Press. The effect was similar to stone, and it had the look of dimension. I was happy to make a video using this surprisingly simple technique. I hope ... Read More about Look of Stone: YouTube Video
Trailing Vines in Reverse
Hello! At the beginning of the month, I posted THIS card using the Trailing Vines stencil from A Colorful Life Designs. I had so much wonderful Prize Ribbon Distress Ink on my stencil, I couldn't let it go to waste, so I placed the wet, ink stencil on to some ivory cardstock and got the reverse ... Read More about Trailing Vines in Reverse