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CASE Study 3rd Anniversary Blog Hop

Posted on August 5, 2013August 5, 2013by Lisa

Hi there, and welcome to my stop on the 3rd day of the CASE Study 3rd Anniversary Blog hop! We’re all hopping to celebrate three awesome years of great inspiration. Cannot believe how time flies by, can you? You may have arrived here via awesome Julie Smith’s blog, but you can head on back to CASE […]

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I am always inspired by…

Posted on May 12, 2013May 14, 2013by Lisa

…nature. It’s so true! Here’s a little journal page that I did about it for the Hero Arts blog: And here’s a closeup so you can see the texture in the background better and the feather — I just can’t seem to get enough of it! (It’s from the new Hero Arts My Favorite set […]

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Simon Says Stamp Gratitude Blog Hop

Posted on November 21, 2012November 29, 2012by Lisa

Hi and welcome to my little stop on the Simon Says Stamp Gratitude blog hop! You should have arrived here by the amazingly talented Kathy Racoosin’s blog at The Daily Marker. If you are just now joining the hop, you can head back to the start at Simon Says Stamp. I was so happy to […]

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Inspired By: Studio Calico wood birds!

Posted on September 25, 2012September 25, 2012by Lisa

Hey you guys! How are you this week? Is anyone out there taking the Kick Start Your Creativity class with Jennifer and Kristina? I am honored to be one of the guest artists for the class, so I’ve been hanging out and watching the videos — and I must say, it’s been very inspiring so […]

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Weekend Inspiration

Posted on September 16, 2011September 16, 2011by Lisa

Hey you guys! I really enjoyed being the featured artist over on the Hero Arts blog this week. Today I have one last post with some weekend inspiration + a little challenge for you — see you over there! ETA: Just got back from my six week knee checkup, and the doc is really happy […]

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Make-It + Mail-It #3: Upcycling + Madewell!

Posted on June 12, 2011June 14, 2011by Lisa

Hey you guys! It’s time for Make-It + Mail-It Challenge #3! Sure hope you can join in. For those new to Make-It + Mail-It Challenges, it all got started here when I was the recipient of a bunch of cards that really touched my heart. It was like getting a big huge hug from all […]

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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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