about me

Hiya! Thanks for popping in.
I’m Lisa, the artist behind ila & alice.
ila & alice is named in honour of my grandmothers, Ila and Alice.
Their hands-on, make-do spirit is part of everything I create.

I create handmade junk journals, postcards, and paper ephemera in my little Ontario studio.
I’ve been making junk journals for years, using quality papers, vintage finds, and thoughtfully chosen details.
Everything is made by me in small batches and ships with care.

My pieces are meant to be used, loved, written in, and filled with memories.
I’m big on thoughtful details and I offer quality and care.

My motto is…
Buying handmade is a shared, enriching experience.
It creates a small bond.
Crafted by hand to bring joy—
and that joy is what creates this bond.

Proud accomplishment for the artist.
Proud acquisition for the buyer.

I’m also a huge fan of snail mail.
I love making quirky postcards for friends and pen pals—small pieces of happy mail.
A postcard is a simple way to put a smile on someone’s face.

New here?

Start with postcards or an ephemera pack — easy little treasures to try.

Thanks for being here!
Lisa xo