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With Sympathy

Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020by Lisa

I’m continuing on with Prussian blue explorations today with a sympathy card. They’re always so hard for me to make, but I’m hoping that these flowers give a friend just a little comfort. See those feathery blooms in the petals? Those are Prussian blue working it’s magic. I love the look this gives — I […]

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Thank YOU, Prussian Blue!

Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020by Lisa

Hi all! I’m back with another post about Prussian blue watercolor. This time I’m joining my friend Sandy over on the Ellen Hutson blog where we have two cards for you, and two videos, too! Here’s mine: Find a video HERE in my instagram stories where I make the card. I added it to my […]

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Pantone Color of the Year // Prussian Blue!

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020by Lisa

Any other color nerds out there geeking out about the Pantone color of the year, Classic Blue? I sure am! Be sure to check out my friend Sandy Allnock’s post over here on the Ellen Hutson blog and find out allllll about it, where she matches this color in 8 mediums. For watercolor the closest […]

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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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