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I Pick You, Mondo Wildflowers!

Posted on May 7, 2019May 8, 2019by Lisa

I just can’t stop playing with the newly released Mondo Wildflowers — they just make me HAPPY! Then I added a little pixie dust shimmer action and I loved them even more. I’ve got super quick cards to share to show ya what I’m talking about. First up, this little number: And then there’s this […]

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It’s a Backyard Party!

Posted on May 5, 2019May 5, 2019by Lisa

Hi all! In case ya hadn’t heard, the May Essentials by Ellen release went LIVE on Friday — yay! This release is so good — I know, I know, I say that every month lol! But seriously, it has something for everyone — from gorgeous flowers to cute critters — like this Backyard Party set […]

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Hey There Hot-Tea!

Posted on April 6, 2019April 6, 2019by Lisa

Have you heard the news? The April Essentials by Ellen release is HERE! And tea drinkers rejoice, because this release has the stamps for YOU! I’m talking about the new Handful stamps and dies! These stamps crack me! :) I kept the card on the clean and simple side to really show off the fancy […]

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Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019by Lisa

Hello and welcome to my stop on the Altenew March release blog hop, featuring a brand new edition to the watercolor brush markers collection: Tropical Fiesta! This set just makes me HAPPY! Look at these beautiful colors! That turquoise! I’ve been waiting for this color for so long! YEAH! Annnnnnd I have a critter card […]

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Ellen Hutson February Release Guide!

Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019by Lisa

It’s release day at Ellen Hutson, and the team and I are sharing our cards! I know I always say this — but oh my, this is the best release yet! Check it…

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EBE Feb Release Part 1 // Mondo Gerbera Daisy + GIVEAWAY!

Posted on February 8, 2019February 8, 2019by Lisa

It may be February but it feels like SPRING around here, all thanks to the new Mondo Gerbera daisy stamps and coordinating dies! I love the whole Mondo lineup, and these are no exception! My favorite thing to do is to stamp a bunch of ’em and then sit down and color away. So relaxing! […]

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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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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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