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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 19h

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 · 21h

But he's getting a ballroom.

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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 21h

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 8d

I made this card using the Hero Arts October 2025 Card Kit of the Month. I am having so much fun with this kit! It's so festive and the disco balls give it a unique spin (pun intended!). This is a quick one to make, and you can get the details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/in-m...

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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 9d

I love to make Christmas cards that have a rustic elegance look. I did that on this card by using the October Embossing Folder and Clear Stamp & Die Set of the Month from Spellbinders. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/simp...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 10d

The October BetterPress of the Month from Spellbinders is just the cutest!!! Look at all of these snow folk! I used my Zigs to do some really fast coloring. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/made...
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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 11d

Sometimes products work so well together, even though they're from different companies. I used the Star Dots Stencil from A Colorful Life Designs with the Essential Star Dies from Spellbinders. It's like they were meant to be! Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/star...
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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 12d

Pasta la vista! The new Buon Appetito Collection from Spellbinders has me ready to carb load! I made a video using a few of the products from it. I love this collection so much! You can check out my video here: youtu.be/jGimVRLC9kY

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 13d

Here's a quick card that helps you use up your patterned paper stash! I used the Cup of Cheer BetterPress + Foil Plates with some paper from Pink & Main. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/cup-...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 14d

Who do you like to break bread with? Maybe it's your grandmother. Maybe it's your best friend. Whoever it is, it's time to enjoy some delicious food together and celebrate. I made this using Hero Arts' Delft Floral Layering Stencils and the Classic Casserole die set. youtu.be/INQfkCOR4MI

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 15d

Catherine Pooler has a new collection releasing on October 15th, and it's all about cozy things you may like to do in the Winter, like baking! My daughter made a batch of her incredible chocolate chip cookies, so I created this tag using the collection. alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/how-...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 16d

I made another funky-colored Christmas card using the Candy Cane Swag Stamp & Cut set from Hero Arts with Catherine Pooler Inks. I also used the Lined Corners Embossing Folder from Spellbinders to mimic the candy cane stripes. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/cand...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 18d

Santa has a very busy night on Christmas Eve, so it's nice to give him some "fuel" along the way! I used the Santa Fuel Stamp & Cut from Hero Arts for my card. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/sant...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 19d

I used one of the new Marvelous Masks Arch from A Colorful Life Designs to make a pretty sunset card in my latest YouTube video. I also used some older Hero Arts stamps and an embossing folder from Spellbinders. You can check it out here: youtu.be/VhCrA1iIJik

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 20d

I am so in love with the I Pick You Collection from Hero Arts. Coloring these apples with my Copics is so relaxing. I used the Dimpled Embossing Folder from Spellbinders for a cool, textured background. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/your...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 21d

I am so excited to share the Card Kit of the Month from Hero Arts! It's called Merry Era and it is SO festive! As soon as I saw the gigantic disco ball die, I knew I needed to play with it, so here are the first 2 cards I made with the kit. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/10/deck...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 21d

Happy October! It's time for the latest release from A Colorful Life Designs! You can check out my unboxing video here: youtu.be/ea3jCtV2TN8
Master Bundle photos are on my blog. Use code AlFan10 to save 10% at A Colorful Life Designs.

A Colorful Life Designs: October 2025 Release

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Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 22d

I needed to make a 5x7 card to fit this fantastic wreath and my sentiment, which are both from the Say Cheese Classic Mouse Collection from Spellbinders. I wanted a graphic background, so I went with the May 2025 Embossing Folder of the Month. Full details here: alisonheikkila.com/2025/09/merr...

Alison Heikkila @alisonheikkila.bsky.social · 23d

I love spooky season! I used the September Die of the Month from Spellbinders, plus a BetterPress and Embossing Folder for my background. I topped it off with a great sentiment from Hero Arts. This was such a fun combination of products to put together! alisonheikkila.com/2025/09/tis-...