Designs by Latisha Yoast

Hello there!! I currently am in the sky on an airplane homebound, but I have a project to share with you! Today the Avocado Arts entire design team, is sneaking the February stamp set!  And let me tell you, its CUTE!!!  Here is a little sample of the stamps.  Make sure to visit all of the girls, to see what they have made for you! Teri Anderson Ashley Harris     Cristal Hobbs Emily Branch Kelley Eubanks   Emily Leiphart Julie Masse   AJ Otto Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Materials Used: Avocado Arts stamps kraft cardstock black ink red ink corner rounder may arts ribbon Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Dodz

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! 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...

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 Faw...

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 mate...

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

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 h...

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

How in the world is it the middle of October?  The last few weeks have been very busy, my children have kept me working overtime lol.  I'm kind of excited to have a slow down week...I can wish right?   Anyhow... Today, I have a sneak of the November stamp set from Avocado Arts .  I don't like to skip holidays, and I am most excited for Halloween!  However, is it not crazy that the holiday season is fast approaching?  Now is the time to get started on Christmas cards (if you happen to make your own) The entire team is showing fun projects using this set, so be sure to visit all of their blogs for great inspiration!  It will be sure to get your Christmas card mojo flowing. Teri Anderson Emily Branch Kelley Eubanks Ashley Harris Cristal Hobbs Emily Leiphart Julie Masse Becky Oehlers AJ Otto Vera Yates Materials Used: pink card stock white card stock Avocado Arts stamps Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares copic markers ...

Here is a companion card I made, to match the card I made yesterday.  I plan on making these into a set and giving them away.  So, I'm trying to keep them in the same color family.  Again, I am using Avocado Arts stamps.  I'm using simple stamping techniques, with minimal embellishments so they will only cost one stamp to mail. Check out what the other designers have created for you today, using this set as well. Ashley Harris  Cristal Hobbs Becky Oehlers Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Materials Used: Avocado Arts stamps kraft cardstock orange ink black ink pearls twine Spellbinders Standard Circles LG die template Instructions: 1. Generation stamp the wheat using orange ink. 2.  Stamp the sentiment in black ink. 3.  Emboss the circle into the card front. 4.  Add embellishments

Do you ever send Thanksgiving cards out?  To be honest, I make them, but don't send them.  Maybe this year I will actually get one into the mail?  I'm a cardmaker, not the best card sender lol.  I think the latest stamp set from Avocado Arts will help me on my mission to send a Thanksgiving card out.  It has classic images mixed with a few punny images/sentiments, to make this a great all around fall set. Visit the other Avocado Arts designers today, to see what they created using this set. Ashley Harris  Cristal Hobbs Becky Oehlers Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Materials Used: Avocado Arts stamps yellow/orange card stock orange ink black ink Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares black pearls. sponge dauber

Today the entire Avocado Arts Design Team is sneaking the October stamp set.  For my card, I stamped the bouquet of wheat onto kraft card stock, and then stamped the sentiment in black over them.  To embellish the card, I added black pearls on either side of the sentiment, then added lace and silk ribbon at the bottom of the card.  Visit the Avocado Arts blog , and the rest of designers for more sneaks! Teri Anderson Emily Branch Kelley Eubanks Ashley Harris Cristal Hobbs Emily Leiphart Julie Masse Becky Oehlers AJ Otto Vera Yates Materials Used: Avocado Arts Stamps Clear Snap ink May Arts silk ribbon lace Doodlebug Design black pearls kraft cardstock Avocado Arts will be doing a random giveaway of these mini sets, just leave a comment on the blogs.

September 1, 2012!  Wow!!  I hope all of the US citizens have a safe 3 day weekend, celebrating Labor Day.  I'm going to "try" and get my craft room in order...I will see how much I get done.  These days my craft time is often competing for my reading time (I'm and avid reader, and usually read 4 books a week, if not more). Anyhow, here is another card using the September stamp set from Avocado Arts.  Check out the other designers, to see their projects using this set as well. Ashley Harris  Cristal Hobbs Becky Oehlers   AJ Otto Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Materials Used: Avocado Arts stamps Spellbinders die template Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L MyStik Scrapbook Adhesives Dodz kraft cardstock Simple Stories pattern paper teal ribbon orange buttons orange ink black ink

Can you believe we are headed into fall?  It is still warm in these parts, but my allergies are telling me fall is right around the corner.  It is that time to start stocking up on cute fall and Halloween cards (probably Christmas too). Today, I am sharing a quick and easy card using the September stamp set from Avocado Arts.  The photo isn't picking up the coloring too well, but the pumpkin is colored in with Copic markers.  The card seemed "off" for some reason, so I sponged a little bit of orange ink at the bottom of the card to balance it out a little bit.  Visit these other designers today, to see how they used this great fall stamp set. Ashley Harris  Cristal Hobbs Becky Oehlers   AJ Otto Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Materials Used: Avocado Arts stamps ivory cardstock ranger distress ink doodlebug black pearls may arts bakers twine green ink black ink

Here is another sneak at the newest stamp set from Avocado Arts.  I mixed the July and August sets to create this card, as well as some fun washi tape.  This is a simple card, it doesn't get easier than this peeps :) Head on over to these ladies blogs to check out more sneaks!! Ashley Harris  Cristal Hobbs Becky Oehlers   AJ Otto Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Materials Used: Avocado Arts stamps black ink kraft cardstock washi tape pink ribbon

The Avocado Arts designers are sneaking the August stamp set today.  I seriously cannot believe my children go back to school in 2 weeks!  I am so not ready for that yet.  Head on over to the other ladies blogs today, to see what they worked up for you. Ashley Harris  Cristal Hobbs Becky Oehlers   AJ Otto Vera Yates    AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVOCADO ART WEBSITE Materials Used: Avocado Arts stamps Spellbinders die templates Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L adhesive (photo corner, Dodz & foam squares) Twinery Bakers twine Clear Snap ink Jillibean Soup pattern paper kraft cardstock

The Avocado Arts designers are showing sneak peaks of the May set, called Thoughts & Smiles.  Every once in a while, a card that I see in my head actually comes out the way I see it.  It doesn't happen often, so I was so happy with my results. I knew I wanted to make a shaped card, so I used this wonderful die template, that is from the Spellbinders Jar & Labels set.  I cut/embossed two die cuts from white card stock, and trimmed the bottom point just a tad, so that it would be able to stand up alone.  I scored one of the die cuts about 1/2 inch from the top, and placed adhesive above the scored line, and then adhered the die cuts together. While I was stamping, I left the die cut in the die, so I could have a nice embossed border.  It seemed a little too white, so I sponged along the edge going from the outer edge to the inside of the die.  That will give it a graduated natural feel, and warms the card up a bit.  I didn't feel like it n...

For paper crafters, this is always such an exciting time of year.  With CHA wrapping up, I can't wait for my favorite stores to be filled with new product.  Not that there is anything wrong with "older" stuff, but there is something about the newness of something that brings a freshness to projects I make. For this card, I used the February stamp set from Avocado Arts called Wishes and Kind Thoughts.  I stamped the sentiment onto the Pebbles chipboard, then stamped, colored in, and cut out the flower (popped up with foam tape).  It was just luck, how the stamped flower matched perfectly to the flower chipboard.  The embossed background was created, by running card stock through my Grand Calibur, inside a new M-bossabilites folder. My fellow design team members, have created something special using this set as well, so if you have a minute, hop on over to their blogs too. AJ OTTO BECKY OEHLERS JULIA STAINTON KIMBERLY CRAWFORD AVOCADO ARTS BLOG AVO...