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Altenew December Release Blog Hop + PRIZES!

Posted on December 8, 2017December 18, 2017by Lisa
Peony Sprays by Lisa Spangler for Altenew

Hi there and welcome to my stop on the Altenew December release blog hop! I’m so glad you’re here! If you’ve been hopping along with us already you’ll have arrived here via Virginia Lu’s blog — love her to pieces!  If you’re just now joining us or you encounter a broken link you can head on back […]

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Another watercolor technique with the BIG brush!

Posted on December 4, 2017December 4, 2017by Lisa

I have another watercolor background technique to share with you! It uses that BIG daVinci #30 brush that I’ve been playing around with lately and it’s so easy to do! Watch this quick video over HERE on instagram to see! Here are the steps in case it went by too fast LOL! Load up the […]

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Easy Watercolor Backgrounds

Posted on November 29, 2017November 29, 2017by Lisa

Hello hello! I’m honored to be guest blogging over at the CLASSroom today for Ellen Hutson! I’ll be sharing ideas for making a sleighfull of Christmas cards, all made super fun and simple thanks to the daVinci #30 Flat Wash brush. This guy is my new BFF! It’s so easy to make neat watercolor backgrounds […]

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Ellen Hutson Discount Code!

Posted on November 27, 2017November 27, 2017by Lisa

Hi all! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Did you scoop up some great deals yet? Well we’re not done yet — it’s Cyber Monday and Ellen Hutson was kind enough to give me a coupon code to share with you all! Now through December 4th, use code LisaDT2017 and save 10% on everything except new Mama […]

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Crafted Kindness (+ $5 off code!)

Posted on November 25, 2017November 25, 2017by Lisa

You guys! Have you heard? Online Card Classes is offering $5 off all classes, now through November 28! The sale includes the NEW Crafted Kindness mega bundle and gift certificates too! (That’s me!) Crafted Kindness is a video bundle of 30 ALL NEW cardmaking videos from industry artists. 100% of after-tax profits will go directly […]

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It’s a Double Take!

Posted on November 6, 2017November 12, 2017by Lisa

[metaslider id=14518] I’m super excited to share my new class at Big Picture: Double Take!  This is the third in a series of birthday card classes where I show ya how to get MORE from your stamps, dies, and stencils. This time we’ll be making a Christmas and birthday card using the same supplies. We’ll […]

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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.

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