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Calling all Buckeyes!!!

Posted on September 1, 2016November 3, 2016by Lisa

You guys!!!! Studio Calico has an Ohio stamp set this month! YEAH!!!! You can find it right HERE, or click the image. Here’s a little card that I made with the set — I’m sure I’ll be making more to send to friends and family back home! (Yep, I was born and raised in Ohio!)

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20 in 20 — Texas style!

Posted on August 10, 2016November 3, 2016by Lisa

Hey hey y’all! I’m over on the Studio Calico blog today with a fun (and easy!) mixed media technique video using gesso + the Texas stamp! It’s still my fave stamp from the last release, and it’s perfect for my new project: documenting 20 things I’ve learned in the 20 years we’ve lived in Texas. […]

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Sip sip hooray! (more gouache!)

Posted on July 16, 2016November 3, 2016by Lisa

I’m still at it with the gouache! I’ve been a little obsessed with it for months, actually. Check out this post for a brief intro to gouache and a set of cactus cards. Today I’ve got a card I made for a friend who’s going to be retiring in August. So happy for her! Here’s […]

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Calligraphy Class at Studio Calico!

Posted on May 16, 2016June 14, 2016by Lisa

(photo by Maghon Taylor :) YOU GUYS! I just found out that there’s gonna be a calligraphy class at SC starting in June! How does SC always seem to know what I’m interested in? I seriously *just* purchased a pen holder, sumi ink, and nibs! Class is enrolling now through June 15 and will be taught by Maghon […]

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Studio Calico Stamp Sale!

Posted on February 25, 2016February 29, 2016by Lisa

You guys! Now through Sunday, Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST, Studio Calico is having a huge stamp sale, with most sets 40% off! YEAH! I’ve listed a few of my favorites here! First up, THIS Houseplants set. I love it so much! It’s perfect for creating cards for all occasions! I made a bunch of cards […]

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Sketch Your World

Posted on January 25, 2016February 9, 2016by Lisa

You guys!!! I just found out that Olya Schmidt is teaching a Sketch Your World class over at Studio Calico! I’m so excited! I’ve been a fan of hers on instagram and she’s always up to something good. And she has a cute bunny too! You can follow her @paintpaperstudio. Here she is doing her amazing […]

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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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