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I’m a Featured Artist on Doodlewash!

Posted on July 28, 2018July 28, 2018by Lisa

Hi all! I’m so excited — I’m a featured artist on Doodlewash! Join me over there to hear about my watercolor wanderings. :)

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Do More of What Makes Your Soul Happy

Posted on June 8, 2018June 8, 2018by Lisa

One of my resolutions this year was to do more of what makes me happy — and when I saw this Flora & Fauna Soul Happy stamp set it really did make me HAPPY! So many good stamps, just begging to be watercolored: And then! I was sitting at my desk thinking about how much […]

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Fanny Pack!

Posted on June 2, 2018June 2, 2018by Lisa

The best sketch kit is the one that you have with you, and a fanny pack is great for taking everywhere!

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Video Hop Party/Masking Fluid + PRIZES!

Posted on May 29, 2018May 28, 2018by Lisa

Hey there beautiful person! Today I’m sharing a watercolor card using Nuvo masking fluid. It makes it so easy to mask off little details so you can watercolor with abandon!

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Ellen Hutson May Color Badge

Posted on May 16, 2018May 15, 2018by Lisa

Hi everyone! Today I’m sharing my take on the Ellen Hutson May Color Badge — so many great colors and patterns this month! I was totally inspired by that lantern in the middle for these cards,  it’s so pretty. Not to mention it’s the perfect jumping off point for the new Mondo Sakura, right? I […]

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Greenleaf & Blueberry Sketch Palette

Posted on May 10, 2018May 10, 2018by Lisa

Allow me to introduce you to the smallest palette I’ve ever purchased: The Greenleaf & Blueberry Sketch Palette: If you’re not familiar with them, Greenleaf & Blueberry are a company based in Colorado and they sell sets and individual pans in their online shop. I feel super lucky to have scored this palette — whenever […]

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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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I’m currently a Brand Ambassador for Art Toolkit and I receive some products for free. I’ve been happily using their products for years even before becoming an ambassador and love working with them.

I’m honored to be a former Design Ambassador for Ellen Hutson and I received some products for free.

I’m affiliated with Amazon, Big Picture Classes, Ellen Hutson, Altenew and Simon Says Stamp, so when you click on one of the links to those stores I receive a small commission. I only link to products that I truly use and love. Thank you so much for your support!

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