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Happy Birthday, Dad!

Posted on October 1, 2021September 26, 2021by Lisa

Help me wish my Dad a happy birthday! Had so much fun making this card — yep, I was giggling the whole time I was working on it! :) I started out by die cutting the Abstract Sunset die out of watercolor paper. Then I watercolored away! This card uses JUST 3 colors: Indanthrone blue […]

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Watercoloring on Wood Paper Die Cuts

Posted on June 13, 2021June 13, 2021by Lisa

As soon as I saw the Abstract Mountain die an idea popped into my brain to make Father’s Day cards on wood paper! I just love how they turned out: I started out by die cutting the wood paper — I used one that I happened to have in my stash, but THIS one looks […]

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Ellen Hutson June Release!

Posted on June 11, 2021June 11, 2021by Lisa

Hey! Hi! Hello there! I’ve got big news to share: the Ellen Hutson June release is LIVE in the shop! YAY! To celebrate, we’re having a hop over on Instagram filled with inspiration and PRIZES! Oh yes! Up for grabs are $25 gift certificates to EllenHutson.com! To enter, head on over HERE to Instagram and […]

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Six Modern Watercolor Cards!

Posted on May 19, 2021May 19, 2021by Lisa

Hey, hi and hello! I’ve got news! I’m guest blogging over on the Ellen Hutson blog today and I’ve got SIX modern watercolor cards to share! Here’s a little peek: Meet me over there for all the details >> And here are the supplies I used — just can’t get enough of the April release […]

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Mondo Tulips, 5 ways!

Posted on May 2, 2021by Lisa

Hello, hello! Today I’m sharing 5 ways to watercolor the newly released Mondo Tulip from Ellen Hutson! Like all the mondo flowers this one is just so fun to color! I sat down and colored a whole bouquet in no time flat! I wanted to keep the focus on the flower, so I opted for […]

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Mini notes for all your besties!

Posted on April 30, 2021by Lisa

What is it about small things that make ’em so darn cute? We’re talking mini notes, 4-bar notecards and lil images that totally make me smile BIG! And the Ellen Hutson April release is full of them ALL, y’all! We’re having a hop over on Insta with so much inspiration from the new release — […]

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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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