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With Deepest Sympathy

Posted on November 18, 2019by Lisa

As a cardmaker, sympathy cards are the hardest cards that I make. I try to keep them on the simple side so that I can get them done and in the mail, and that’s what I did here on this card for my cousin. His wife passed away recently from cancer and I’m getting all […]

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Happy Birthday, Ellen Hutson!

Posted on November 15, 2019November 14, 2019by Lisa

Hey all! Have you heard the news? It’s Ellen Hutson’s 13th anniversary! And we’re having a sale! Yep, you read that right — use code LUCKY13 to save 20% off your purchase — plus every order receives a free gift! YAY! (Just so ya know, today is the last day of the sale…!) So in […]

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Hello (again), Fall! (+ SALE and FREE stamp!)

Posted on November 14, 2019November 14, 2019by Lisa

I just got back from visiting the fam in Ohio where I got to play in the first snow of the season, and it’s been below freezing back home here in Texas, too. Winter came too early. But! I checked the forecast and we’re going back up in the 70’s by the weekend — so […]

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Essentials by Ellen November Release Blog Hop! (+ PRIZES!)

Posted on November 10, 2019November 6, 2019by Lisa

Hey there and welcome to my stop on the Ellen Hutson November Release Blog Hop! I’m so glad you’re here! Today I’m sharing a super cute new addition to Ellen’s packaging lineup: the Bon Bon Box! Oh my gosh you all, this box is super easy to assemble — and super super cute too! To […]

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Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Posted on October 28, 2019November 1, 2019by Lisa

Hi there and welcome to my stop on the Altenew Metallic Watercolor Release Blog Hop! I’m so glad you’re here! These new colors are so pretty you all! And I love that them come in a metal tin with full size pans — check it out: As soon as I saw these gorgeous colors I […]

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Pushing a Pull Door

Posted on October 8, 2019September 29, 2019by Lisa

She’s baaaaack! Oh yes, this little lady from Voices in My Head is back — and now she’s got more sassy sentiments thanks to Voices in My Head Vol 2! I had such a hard time trying to decide which one to go with for this card! In the end I just couldn’t resist this […]

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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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