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Hero Arts MMH December Release + PRZIES + a video!

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019by Lisa

Hi there and welcome to my stop on the Hero Arts MMH December Release blog hop. I’m super excited to be participating this month. My sweet friend Libby said this nature-themed kit made her think of little ole me, and she invited to join in. She totally gets me as I always try to do […]

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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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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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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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June Essentials by Ellen: Good Times

Posted on June 9, 2019June 8, 2019by Lisa

I’m back with another card from the June Essentials by Ellen Release — find the full release right HERE! Today’s card features the new Good Times set plus the Landscapes dies. First let’s talk about the good times set — how cute is that doggo?? Ahhhh! And the scooter! I’ve always wanted a scooter — […]

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June Essentials by Ellen: Voices in My Head

Posted on June 8, 2019June 8, 2019by Lisa

Hey hey and happy weekend! Do you have any fun plans? Me, I’m sharing cards from the June Essentials by Ellen release! Check out the full release right HERE. Today I thought I’d give you my tips and tricks for the Voices in My Head set and the Speech Bubbles dies! Both are so good! […]

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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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