Designs by Latisha Yoast

Happy New Year!! Did you all make it through the holidays?  I know I put on a few pounds for sure lol. Today I am showing another project using the January stamp set from Avocado Arts.  I decided to make a treat container, perfect for Valentine's Day.  I scored some scrap card stock, stamped my images onto them, then stapled it to a glassine bag filled with candy. Take a little hop to see what these lovely ladies made as well! AJ Otto Cristal Hobbs Vera Yates Ashley Harris AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE materials used: Avocado Arts stamps black ink red ink kraft cardstock glassine bag ribbon candy

Hello there! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!  We had a water leak in our house, so the days leading up to Christmas were spent with many contractors in our home.  The saddest part for me, was that my craft room was affected.  The walls are now fixed, but I am waiting on new carpet.  So in the mean time, I have to clear my entire room out (not fun). But today, I have a fun and quick project to share with you.  I am using the newest stamp set from Avocado arts, and if you are a coffee lover like me, this is the set for you!  Head on over to these lovely ladies blogs to see what they have created for you as well today!! AJ Otto Cristal Hobbs Vera Yates Ashley Harris AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE materials used: Avocado Arts stamps Pink Paislee pattern paper Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L MyStik Copic markers black ink black satin ribbon white card stock

This week, Lawn Fawn is teaming up with Faber-Castell, to bring you some great projects using products from both companies.  Make sure to head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , for a giveaway, and more inspiration, and information. I received a blue mixed media package to work with.  It has a few pencils, gelato, a big brush and artist pen.  In my supplies, I had some FB watercolor pencils as well.  To create the blue background, I applied a little bit of water, to get my paper moist.  I then dipped my brush into water, and picked up color from the blue gelato.  I didn't want a dark color, so this took a little bit of time, making sure the blue stayed muted.  For the rainbow panel, I got a watercolor pencil, lightly made a line across the paper, and did this with red, orange, yellow, green, blue & purple.  Then, applied water to create a watercolor rainbow.  I stamped the sentiment from Sunny Skies, and die cut it out using a Spellbinders rectangle die template. Mat

Hello there! Here is a fun take on a Holiday card.  I think it would be perfect to give to a spouse, or a friend who just loves coffee, or tea.  I used the December & January stamp sets from Avocado Arts to create my card. Today, the entire design team is using this stamp set, so be sure to visit the rest of the designers, as well as the Avocado Arts blog.    Teri Anderson Ashley Harris     Cristal Hobbs Emily Branch Kelley Eubanks   Emily Leiphart Julie Masse Becky Oehlers   AJ Otto      Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Instructions: 1.  Score cardstock to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches 2.  Stamp cup in black ink directly onto the card front 3.  Round bottom corner of the card 4.  Stamp cup onto white card stock in black ink, color in using Copic markers, adhere to card using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L E-Z Runner. 5.  Stamp heat/steam image above the card. 6.  Stamp sentiments in black ink. 7.  Stamp hearts in red ink. 8.  Add red sti

Happy Holiday Hop!  Becky  and  Melanie  thought it would be great fun to team up for a little Holiday Hop today. We are showcasing Becky's new set,  "Warm Woolen Mittens"  along with Becky's new cut file  "Grand Banners" and "Grand Banners - Winter Sentiments"  and Melanie's new set,  "Lots of Letters"  today. Joining us are some dynamic designers that will knock your socks off with their beautiful work today! Make sure you visit everyone's blog to leave a comment and be entered to win a clear  "I do!"  and  "Beyond Baskets"   stamp set! Now onto today's projects! Hello there! Today, I am sharing a fun banner I made to hang on my Christmas Tree.  I used Warm Woolen Mittens stamp set, Mistletoe Memories stamp set, Grand Banners cut file & Winter Sentiments cut file (that coordinate with Mistletoe Memories perfectly) .      The center banner, was created by cutting out the elements (banner

This week Lawn Fawn is teaming up with May Arts to bring you some fun projects, and a chance to win some awesome products. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , to check out all of the projects! The stamp set I used is Let it Snow from Lawn Fawn . Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Let it Snow May Arts ribbon Lawn Fawn trimmings kraft cardstock rhinestones red ink black ink corner rounder

The next few days, I will get to show you never been seen before stamp sets from Lawn Fawn, for this months Inspiration Week.  Today, I made a cute little card using a new set called, Here's the Scoop.  I just did some basic stamping onto kraft card stock.  The image was colored in using Copic markers, and the hearts were filled with star dust stickles (man I love stickles!).  To finish off the card, I added some glittery May Arts trim. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog, for more great Inspiration using this fun stamp set.

So far, my Christmas cards have been pretty traditional in color...red & green, and I'm perfectly okay with that.  Today, is no exception, I tried to add in some blue, it just was not working.  The stamps and sentiment are from Avocado Arts, I paper pieced the cute little Christmas trees, stamped the star at the top, then went over it with red stickles, just to sparkle it up a bit.  Lucky me, I have some great glittery May Arts ribbon, that matched perfect.  The sentiment and card didn't look right just stamped once, so I stamped it three times, which helped balance out the card a little bit better. How are you doing on your Christmas cards?  I have so many more to do! Check out these lovely ladies, to see what they made as well! Becky Oehlers AJ Otto Cristal Hobbs Vera Yates Ashley Harris AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Materials Used: Avocado Arts Stamps kraft cardstock washi tape May Arts Ribbon ClearSnap ink Lawn Fawn pattern paper

Wow!   November 30th. I'm trying to wrap my head around, that it truly is almost December.  I'm not ready for December yet lol.  Well, at least I have one more Christmas card finished right? I'm not a huge washi tape lover, however, I am in love with this particular role (it came in a Studio Calico kit...unsure of the origin/brand).  Red. which is one of my favorite colors with, snowflakes...sold! So, I paired this fun washi tape, with the December stamp set from Avocado Arts.  I stamped the hat and mittens in a nice green ink (clearsnap), onto woodgrain card stock (studio calico), stamped my sentiment in black ink, then embellished the card with washi tape, sparkly May Arts ribbon, and a few red pearls. Bright, happy, fun and ready to be mailed. Take a quick visit to these ladies, to see what they made using this set as well. Becky Oehlers AJ Otto Cristal Hobbs Vera Yates Ashley Harris AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE materials used:

Hello there! If you head on over to the Crafty Power Blog , I have a few projects up over there.  I have detailed instructions on how to make both of these projects. this is the November 27th post This is the November 26th post

Is everyone starting to get ready for the Holidays?  I am trying, but I'm still having a hard time believing that Thanksgiving is next week!  I am soooo not ready hahaha.   Today, I am sharing a tag I made using some Avocado Arts stamps.   I just used scraps that were on my work table, hooray paper didn't go to waste!  These fine ladies below, have also made some projects for you to look at today, as well.  Head on over and check them out! Teri Anderson Ashley Harris     Cristal Hobbs Emily Branch Kelley Eubanks   Emily Leiphart Julie Masse Becky Oehlers   AJ Otto Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE materials used: Avocado Arts stamps Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L white foam squares blue card stock red cardstock white card stock black ink red ink stickle May Arts ribbon

Welcome to the Show Me the Stamps Holiday Kick Off!! For this months hop, several of Gina K Designs Illustrators have brought together their design teams and guests.  Each Illustrator's Design Group will have fun and exciting things to share with you, using their stamps. You may have noticed that I said, "Holiday Kick Off" instead of blog hop.  That is because this month is special.  As you may know, we don't always have a prize each month, but this month is one that we do!  The GinaK Designs Illustrators want to help YOU celebrate the holidays in style, with some Gina K stamps. For this months hop, there will be a $50 Gift Certificate given away, to the Gina K store. To enter, for a chance to win the $50 gift certificate , all you need to do is leave a comment on each of the Illustrators blogs.   Easy peasy right!! For an extra Entry... Become a blog follower of any of the illustrators and leave a comment letting them know you did.

This week Lawn Fawn is showcasing all of their Holiday stamp sets, it is all about getting ideas and inspiring you for the upcoming Holidays. Today, I am sharing a card I made using the Cozy Christmas stamp set.  The little smiley faces on the milk and cookies, had me at hello.  So many great element in this set!!  I created a "scrappy" little scene, using the striped stocking, santa note, cookies, milk & Merry Christmas sentiment from the Cozy Christmas set, as well as a few stickers from the FaLaLa sticker sheet, and the red/white Trimmings (all from Lawn Fawn).   Make sure to visit the Lawn Fawn blog everyday this week, for great projects as well as videos!! Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Cozy Christmas Fa-la-la element stickers peppermint trimmings white woodgrain card stock washi tape Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L white foam squares copic markers glitter pen

Today, Lawn Fawn is doing a blog hop with MarkerPop.  I made a card using Lawn Fawn stamps, and Copic markers (that you can get through MarkerPop).  I wanted something simple, but elegant.  Sometimes, well a lot of times I struggle with pulling it off, but today, I was able to put what I saw in my head onto paper. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog for more inspiration and a possible giveaway! Copic Marker Recipe: Big Flower: R20, V05, V06, V09 Small Flower: V05, RV25 Leaf: G43, G46, YG17 Blue accent: 0, B02, B00 Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Stamps Copic Markers KaiserCraft bling Black ribbon White Cardstock Tips & Techniques: I masked the flower, then stamped the leaves to add depth I used a black ribbon to bring out the color in the card I added yellow bling to the center of the small flowers for contrast and to add something special

Today, I have another clean and simple Christmas card using the latest stamp set from Avocado Arts .  We all have so many cards to give and send out during the Holidays, so I like to keep them more on the simple side.  Why?  Because most people trash them.  I like to save my fancy cards, for those who will cherish the card.  But, for the most part, they are clean all the way baby. The card is 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches (standard size card), and I started by just adding two strips of washi tape to the left hand side.  I then stamped the banner strip, and ornaments and colored them in using Copic markers that coordinated with the washi tape (easy right).  Then finished by adding the sentiment as well as some thick twine.  Cute and easy, not to mention another Christmas card stashed in my basket of cards ready for use. Head on over to these fantastic ladies, for more inspiration!!    AJ Otto     Latisha Yoast  (you are here) Vera Yates Cristal Hobbs Ashley Harris materials us

I hope all of my East Coast friends are safe and sound after Hurricane Sandy passed the last few days.  That was one monster of a storm. Today, some of the Avocado Arts Designers are posting using the Very Merry Christmas stamp set.  I decided to adhere some pattern paper down, and then stamped directly onto the tag. Ashley Harris AJ Otto Cristal Hobbs Vera Yates materials used: Avocado Arts Stamps Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L My Stik Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares May Arts trim Copic markers black ink Echo Park pattern paper