Alison Heikkila Designs -

Some Friendships Never Fade

21 Oct

Hello! The new Beautifully Imperfect Collection from Spellbinders is fantastic. It's really artsy and can easily give a mixed media look without it actually being mixed media...unless you want it to be, of course. I used the Butterfly Splatter BetterPress Plate and Die Set as my jumping off point. ... Read More about Some Friendships Never Fade

Working with Spellbinders October Kits

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20 Oct

Hello! I have a monochromatic Christmas card to share today that uses a couple of this month's Club Kits from Spellbinders. As soon as I saw these products, I knew right away I wanted to make this card. It's so pretty and full of texture and shine. *Some affiliate links are used in this post. That ... Read More about Working with Spellbinders October Kits

Baroque Swirl Snowflake

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18 Oct

Hello! I wanted to use the bold Baroque Swirl Snowflake Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs on a non-traditional colored Christmas Card. I dug out a panel I had created previously, which saved me a lot of time, and the result is bold and funky. *Some affiliate links are used in this post. That ... Read More about Baroque Swirl Snowflake

From “Meh” to “Mwah!” Using a Monoprint that Didn’t Come Out Great: YouTube Video

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17 Oct

Hello! I make a lot of monoprints, and not all of them are fabulous. But that's okay, because there are plenty of ways to make them usable. Adding more layers to the print, die cutting them, and stenciling on top of them are just a few ways. Today, I am using a cover plate die on top of a monoprint ... Read More about From “Meh” to “Mwah!” Using a Monoprint that Didn’t Come Out Great: YouTube Video

Take it Slow Like Sunday Sauce

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16 Oct

Ciao! The Buon Apetito Collection from Spellbinders is so much fun, and it really speaks to my pasta-loving heart. This has got to be one of my all-time favorite collections from Spellbinders, and I'm having a blast with it, even though it always makes me hungry. You can check out a video I made ... Read More about Take it Slow Like Sunday Sauce