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You da’ beast!

Posted on October 7, 2019September 29, 2019by Lisa

Hey all! I’m back with another card from the Ellen Hutson October release! This one features Lil’ ‘Squatch — ahhhh can’t tell you how happy I was to see this guy in the lineup! You see, my dad is a bigfoot fan, and I needed a birthday card for him — this was perfect! I […]

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Ellen Hutson October Release Blog Hop!

Posted on October 6, 2019October 2, 2019by Lisa

Hi there and welcome to my stop on the Ellen Hutson October Release Blog hop! I’m so glad you’re here! Today I have TWO cards to share using the new addition to the Mondo lineup: Mondo Chrysanthemum! This flower you all — it just makes me so happy! You see, growing up in Ohio my […]

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Feelin’ Sassy with Technique Tuesday!

Posted on September 17, 2019September 17, 2019by Lisa

Hi all! I’m so glad you’re here to help celebrate all things sassy with Technique Tuesday! I’ve got a bunch of cards to share with you — so let’s get to it! Sassy Snail Mail For my first set of cards I just had to use the Snail Mail Stamp Set — these are just […]

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A Super Duper (Cactus) Birthday!

Posted on September 12, 2019by Lisa

Hey y’all! I just made a super quick card for my nephew and HAD to share it here! I was giggling the whole time I made it! Check it out: Ya see, he lives in Ohio but recently came for a visit and was totally enamored with all the cacti here in Texas. So this […]

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I’ve got the blues…

Posted on September 11, 2019September 11, 2019by Lisa

I’ve been a little blue lately — indanthrone blue, that is! This color you all! It’s just so good and perfect for fall + winter. I love how it looks all on it’s own, as in this mighty card, featuring the new Mondo Oak Leaf stamps and dies: So pretty, amiright? It makes the most […]

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Essentials by Ellen September release + PRIZES!

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

Yes, you read that right — the September Essentials by Ellen release is here! I know I say it every month, but this release is so good you all! That Brandi did it again! Today I’m sharing a super fun card using the new Dinomite Christmas stamps and coordinating Dinomite Christmas Dies. Check it: Is […]

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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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