Category Archives: Alison Heikkila

Simple Foliage Card For Anyone

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I’m Alison Heikkila and today I have a fun card with a foliage theme today that you can use for pretty much anyone, and almost any occasion. We’re going to use a variety of greens and a couple of fun tricks.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.

Skill Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: 20 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
Shady Lane VersaFine Clair
Golden Meadow VersaFine Clair
New Sprout Memento Marker
Olive Grove Memento Marker
Northern Pine Memento Marker
Olive Grove Memento Ink
On Point Glue

Other:
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Stamper’s Anonymous & Tim Holtz: Sketchy Leaves Stamps
Simon Says Stamp: Painted Hello Die

I love how this came out, and it was so fast to make. Wouldn’t it be fun to try it with different colors….even like pinks and purples? That’s it for me today. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

How to Make a Shimmery Tag for a Celebration

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! It’s Alison Heikkila and today we are going to be making a tag that can be used for any type of celebration. You can use this tag on a hostess gift, as an invitation, attached to a card or scrapbook page, etc. The tag is super shimmery and is really festive! You can change up the colors to suit your needs.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 20 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
Danube Blue Memento Ink
Paris Dusk Memento Ink
Nautical Blue Memento Ink
Golden Glitz Delicata Ink
Golden Glitz Delicata Reinker
Sheer Shimmer Stix in Sparkle
Sponge Dauber
On Point Glue

Other:
Avery: Shipping Tag #11005- 4 3/4″ x 2 3/8″
A Colorful Life Designs: Night Sky Stencil
A Colorful Life Designs: Crystal Metallic Safari Card Bling
The Greetery: Pinwheel Party Die Set
Gel Press: 6×6 Plate
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brush
Twiddler’s Nook: Skull Tray
Navy Blue Cardstock
Baker’s Twine or Ribbon

How to Make a Sunset with Fireworks! Shimmery Craft Sprays

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! It’s Alison Heikkila. In my latest YouTube video for Imagine, we’re going to create a sunset with Fireworks! Sprays. These pigmented sprays also have mica in them, which help you to achieve beautiful shiny effects. Creating backgrounds with these are really fun, and we’ll use a couple of techniques to do it.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. 

 Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 40 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
Fireworks! Sprays in Dandelion, Tangelo, Rose Bud, Grape Jelly, and Paris Dusk
VersaFine Clair Ink in Nocturne
Black Embossing Powder
Brilliance Reinker in Moonlight

Other:
Hero Arts: Color Layering Palm Tree
Stampendous: Ocean Sayings Stamps (Discontinued)
MISTI Stamping Tool or other stamping platform
Strathmore Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Bearly Arts Glue
Accent Opaque 110lb. White Cardstock
Cosmetic Sponge
Paintbrush
Acrylic Block

It would be fun to try this with other colors of Fireworks! Sprays. Which colors would you use? Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

How to Make a Wedding Card with Embossing Powder

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! My latest video for Imagine is a wedding-themed card, though it can certainly be used for other occasions too. We’re going to use embossing powder in a few ways on this card, and they’re all fairly simple to do.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
VersaMark Ink
VersaFine Clair Ink in Nocturne
Copper MBoss Embossing Powder
Sheer Shimmer Spritz in Sparkle
Tear It! Tape
On Point Glue

Other:
Spellbinders: Timeless 5×7 Cardfront
Spellbinders: Tiny Dots Embossing Folder
Hero Arts: Floral Imprints
Accent Opaque White 100lb. Cardstock
White Sequins
Foam Dots

DIY Kaleidacolor Ink Pad and How to Use It

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! I love the Kaleidacolor Ink Pad line from Imagine. There are so many beautiful color combinations, but I have wanted to create my own. Did you know that you can get an empty Kaleidacolor Ink Pad so that you can fill it with any colors you want? It’s really easy! I’m going to show you how, then we will create a really simple card that has a lot of impact using our freshly inked pad.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you. For more information, please see my Affiliates page, where I also have some coupon codes. 

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Time to Complete: 5 minutes to ink the pad, 15-20 minutes to make the card, plus setting and drying time.

Supplies:
Imagine:
Dye Ink Refills in Spring Green, Celeste Blue, Lavender, Pansy, and Cherry Pink
Empty Kaleidacolor Ink Pad
VersaFine Clair in Nocturne

Other:
Hero Arts: Floral Imprints Stamps
Canson: Watercolor Paper
Acrylic Block
The Rabbit Hole Designs: Cotton Tail Blending Brushes
Accent Opaque: 100lb. White Cardstock

I’m inspired to make more of these DIY Kaleidacolor pads! I hope you are too. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Mushrooms For Mother’s Day

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By Alison Heikkila

Hello! My latest project for Imagine is a Mother’s Day theme. Now, perhaps this project may be a style all moms like, but it’s definitely one that my mom loves. I wanted to show how beautiful VersaMagic inks are, and how convenient it is to have them in their Dew Drops shape. They’re beautiful and chalky, and create really nice effects.

*Some affiliate links are used in this post. That means that if you shop through these links, I may receive a small compensation, at no cost to you.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Time to Complete: 20-30 minutes

Supplies:
Imagine:
VersaMagic: Red Brick
VersaMagic: Pink Grapefruit
VersaMagic: Wheat
VersaMagic: Sahara Sand
VersaMagic: Tea Leaves
VersaMagic: Key Lime
VersaMagic: Pumpkin Spice
VersaFine Clair: Nocturne
VersaFine Clair: Fallen Leaves
VersaFine Clair: Shady Lane
Memento Marker: Love Letter

Other:
Sizzix: Painted Pencil Mushrooms
Sizzix: Painted Pencil Leaves
Sizzix: Hello You Sentiments
MISTI Stamping Tool
Whimsical Wishes: Stamp Glider Pressure Tool
Strathmore: Smooth Bristol Cardstock
Neenah: Desert Storm Cardstock
Accent Opaque 100lb. Cardstock
Bearly Arts Glue

I can’t wait to officially give this card to my mom. I know she’s going to love everything about it. If you haven’t played with VersaMagic Inks yet, I hope you’ll give them a try. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!