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a blog by Lisa Spangler

Month: September 2017

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Mama Elephant is FIVE + PRIZES!

Posted on September 16, 2017September 16, 2017by Lisa

  Hello there and welcome to my stop on the very special #celebrating5years with Mama Elephant Design Team blog hop! This is Day 2 of the 3-day Stampede — make sure you check out Day 1 if you missed it yesterday, trust me, you don’t want to miss out! I’m honored to be a part […]

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Essentials by Ellen September Release!

Posted on September 10, 2017September 11, 2017by Lisa

I’m so excited to be a part of the Ellen Hutson September release! So. Much. Good. Stuff! I got a little carried away and made 3 projects — this is just a little preview — read more to see them in full!

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Let’s Talk Pencil Sharpeners

Posted on September 7, 2017September 8, 2017by Lisa
A review of the KUM Masterpiece, KUM Palomino Blackwing Long Point, Alvin DUX Inkwell, and Mobius & Ruppert Brass Round Double Hole pencil sharpeners, plus info replacement blades.

A comparison/review of the KUM Masterpiece, KUM Palomino Blackwing Long Point, Alvin DUX Inkwell, and Mobius & Ruppert Brass Round Double Hole pencil sharpeners, plus info on replacement blades.

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I'm so glad you're here! I'm Lisa Spangler, prairie girl living in the big city of Austin, TX. In case you were wondering, sideoats is the state grass of Texas and to me it's just as beautiful as any flower. Hope you'll stay awhile and visit often. More about me.

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Painted Notes: My Mixed Media Card Class

Have you always wanted to try mixed media but weren’t sure where to start? Well then, I have just the class for you over at Big Picture. THIS is the class I wish I could have taken when I started on my mixed media journey. Come join me.

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I’m currently a Brand Ambassador for Art Toolkit and I receive some products for free. I’ve been happily using their products for years even before becoming an ambassador and love working with them.

I’m honored to be a former Design Ambassador for Ellen Hutson and I received some products for free.

I’m affiliated with Amazon, Big Picture Classes, Ellen Hutson, Altenew and Simon Says Stamp, so when you click on one of the links to those stores I receive a small commission. I only link to products that I truly use and love. Thank you so much for your support!

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