Designs by Latisha Yoast

Do you like interactive cards? Taylored Expressions has made this theater fold interactive die kit, so so easy. You will need to diecut the outer layer, and two inside pieces. But included are pieces already diecut and scored, ready to use.  After die cutting sugar cube cardstock to create the top layer. Using watermelon, candy corn and pinapple inks, the diecut panel was ink blended to create a gradient of red/orange/yellow. A stencil was placed over the panel and ink blended again to create a design.  The thank you sentiment was stamped, then diecut to place over the pre cut and scored diecut pieces. Then using the same stencil and ink colors, to create the same pattern.  When you pull the sides of the card apart, there is a secret area to place another sentiment/image. So fun! I am loving these big bold sentiments with coordinating dies. They really can add that extra zing to a card when you stamp the sentiment onto colored cardstock and diecut it out.  To start,...

Hello friends! How are you all doing? The state of the world is definitely strange right now. This is a wonderful time to take a little time for yourself and be creative. For myself, papercrafting has always been therapy and I will continue to carve out a little bit of time each day to my craft room to escape.  For this card I first blended a white die cut panel using red, orange, yellow, green and blue inks. Then using Offset Saying, Birthday, I stamped the sentiments using the same inks.  The main sentiment and music notes were stamped onto the panel in black ink. The critters were stamped in black ink, colored in with copic markers, cut out with scissors and then adhered to the panel using foam adhesive onto a Kraft card base.  Just looking at this card makes me happy, and I cannot wait to put it in the mail.  I hope you are still following along with the Lawn Fawn March inspiration week, and check out all of the beautiful projects on the blog...

This scalloped treat bag is one of my favorite stand alone dies from Lawn Fawn. It is the perfect die to pair with patterned paper. Today, I am sharing this bag created out of the Dandy Day patterned paper with some of the Say What Spring Critters. The critters were stamped in black ink, colored in with copic markers then cut out and adhered to the bag.  Twine was added to the top for an embellishment.  Cute little Easter bags are a great way to package small treats.

Are you following along with the Summer release from Lawn Fawn? Do you have a favorite so far? I am loving all the stamp/dies that are beach related! Today my card is using a brand new die called Tropical Backdrop.  I know a lot of cardmakers, do not like to color. So this project is a great example of how you can achieve a fun and colorful background by just using pattern paper.  I have seen some of the projects that the other designers have created and they are incredible! Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog to check them out!

Hello friends! There is a brand new backdrop die from Lawn Fawn called Polka Dot Heart Backdrop. Its available in two options, landscape and portrait. I created the rainbow background by die cutting white cardstock with the landscape die. then using red, orange, yellow, green, teal and blue inks, blending the ink from red to blue to create a rainbow ombre. The rainbow panel was adhered to a white card base using foam adhesive. The white frame was created using a rectangle stitched frame die. For more details on this new die and more products, head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog to win these products and to see beautiful inspiration.

Hello friends! Today I am showcasing the die set from Lawn Fawn called the Reversed Stitched Scalloped Square Window die (whew that is a mouthful).  Lawn Fawn has these in squares, rectangles and circles.  You place the die onto cardstock, run it through a die cut machine, and what you have is a panel, that has an outside stitch and then a scalloped diecut center.  I love how this adds fun drama to any card and is perfect for creating window cards or shaker cards. This is a fun square card, with a colorful winter scene. The background was watercolored along with the village image. The snowflakes were diecut using white glitter paper for added interest and sparkle, because who doesn't love something sparkly. For more great projects using this die set head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog !!

Hello friends! The April Lawn Fawn Inspiration week is happening, and today I have a cute little project to share.  Have you seen the Slow Down and Enjoy Stamp set & add on dies?  I created a bookmark with them.  I love how the stamp set shows the front and back side of the animals lol. I started by stamping the elephant onto white card stock and coloring it in using copic markers.  Then using a coordinating die, I cut out the book mark.  I like to stamp, color then die cut, so I get perfect placement. Using a low tack tape or washi tape to hold down the die helps immensely.  I then cut out the book mark again using green card stock, adhered them together and tied some LF twine through the holes. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog for some really fantastic projects using these stamps/dies.

Lawn Fawn has this wonderful treat box, and i absolutely love to use it as is.  But, they made it even better! Better you say? Yes, better!! They have created add-ons to it, and today over on the Lawn Fawn blog , they are showcasing the Spring Add-on dies.  I love the scalloped edge of the awning, its so pretty!

This coordinating stamp and die set called You're Claw-some reminds me of my childhood, and my children's too.  I don't know how many quarters I wasted trying to win something out of these claw machines.  Occasionally my husband would win one for our children, but man its hard to win! This set is so cute, and has so many great sentiments. It would be great to give to just about anyone! Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , to win this set as well as to check out all of the awesome projects from the Lawn Fawn Design team.

Y'all. Lawn Fawn has really hit it out of the park with this die I am about to show you.  It is a magic slider die, with tons of accessories, and it allows you to create a secret/magic image or sentiment. You really need to go over to the Lawn Fawn Blog, to see the video.  It will knock your socks off!! So here is the front of the card. starting to pull the slider out when pulled all the way out, your sentiment and colored in image is revealed!

Hello friends! Today I am sharing a few gift cards that I created for Teacher Appreciation Week.  Now that my youngest is in High School, we give his teachers gift cards to Starbucks. Today, Lawn Fawn is releasing Ahoy, Matey stamp set, Simple Gift Card Slot dies & Lift The Flap dies.  I was able to use all three items to create these gift card holders.  The Lift The Flap die set, is a set of three dies, that creates a flap in any project you create.  The Gift Card Slot dies, keeps you gc in place. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , to see a video of how all of these new items work as well as a chance to win these products!! Here is an up close picture of how the flip dies work in combination with the gift card slot dies. the sentiments in the Ahoy, Matey stamp set worked perfectly for a teachers gift

Hello Friends! Welcome to the April Inspiration Week for Lawn Fawn.  The designers are using the Stamp and Die set Sewn With Love today.  Its a set with sewing element images and perfect "pun" sentiments.  Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog to check out all of the projects created as well have a chance to win this set. I started by blending Merman ink onto the card front with a mini blending tool, once the ink was blended and dried, I stamped my sentiment.  The images were stamped onto white cardstock, colored in with copic markers and then cut out with coordinating dies.  I adhered the diecuts to the card using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam squares, and added the twine bow using an adhesive dot.  To ground the card a little bit, I adhered a strip of yellow cardstock, to the bottom of the card.

Isn't it crazy how fast holidays approach?  Maybe I am just getting older, and realize that time on earth isn't finite.  I remember being a kid an it taking FOREVER between holidays lol. Today I am sharing a card using new Winter CHA 2017 product from Lawn Fawn.  I used the Hoppy Easter stamp and dies, as well as the Happy Hatchling dies, to create this fun scene. For a chance to win all of these products and to see many more project head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog. Save Save

Hello Friends! Today I am using a new stamp/die mini-set  (2x3 inches) called Octopi My Heart by Lawn Fawn, along with the scalloped circles stackable set.  These small sets have so much packed into them for the price! I decided to make a cut tag for a bag. For more inspiration using this set, head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog !

We are taking a small break from Christmas projects to bring you a new stamp and die set from Lawn Fawn called Love Letters.  There is a new font introduced in the sentiments (which i love!!), and all kinds of fun notes that can go on the letter or in a bubble.  Such a fun set, especially with Valentines Day coming up! Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog , for more great inspiration using this new set!!

Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a few projects using the Winter Unicorn set from Lawn Fawn.  This week they are showcasing some of their latest stamp sets, dies and pattern paper. I created a card as well as a treat box using this Mini Stamp and die set.  Although the set is small, you can create so many different projects. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , to see the many projects using this set, as well as have a chance to win these items!!

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing another treat bag, using the Scalloped Treat bag die and Stitched tree border dies from Lawn Fawn.  If you head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , the focus today is the Perfectly Plaid Fall pattern paper, as well as new card stock and ink (like storm cloud...its a dark grey). Yesterday I talked about how easy is it is to create this treat bag.  Today I die cut the Stitched trees die and adhered it to the front of the bag using foam adhesive, it just gives the bag that little extra touch.  I didn't add a tag, but adding a stamped sentiment onto the twine would be super cute! Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Scalloped treat bag die Lawn Fawn Stitched Tree border die Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Fall pattern paper Lawn Fawn twine

Hello there! Today I am sharing a cute little gift bag that I made using the Lawn Fawn Tote Bag die, and paired it with the new stamp set called Smart Cookie.  The bag is perfect for holding a Gift Card. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog to check out all of the projects using the Smart Cookie stamp set. 

Hello there! Today is the start of the October inspiration week for Lawn Fawn.  Today, I am sharing a card using the latest stamp set called Winter Scripty Sayings with the Scalloped Rectangle dies. Can you believe that it is mid October already?  Before I know it the holidays will be fast approaching...and I am not ready!  The card I am sharing today, is pretty simple to execute but it has some fun techniques that makes it not so clean and simple.  The great thing about this stamp set are all of the great sentiments!  Since I am making a Christmas card, I settled on the "season's greetings" sentiment. Instructions: 1.  Die cut white cardstock, using a scalloped rectangle die. 2.  At a diagonal apply a strip of washi tape across the diecut. 3.  Using a sponge tool and red ink.  Apply red ink below the washi tape. 4.  Using a darker red ink, stamp the season's greeting sentiment repeatedly to create a fun background...

Happy Saturday!! The older my children get, the more busy we become.  I try to do special little things for them, whether its buying certain things for their lunches, having one on one time with them after school, or getting them little surprises.  Parenting teenagers is a lot different that parenting littles. One of my children's love languages is food.  They appreciate all kinds of deliciousness.  My husband have lots of errands to get done today, but a quick trip to Krispy Kreme, and a quick DIY topper, my kids have a little note and sweet surprise when they enter the kitchen. I mean who doesn't love donuts?  Right?  I really don't care how fattening, sugary, or carb loaded they are.  I am all about moderation, and my life is happier with donuts in it. I am using the super fun Donuts and Sprinkles stamp set from Laina Lamb Designs, found at My Favorite Things Stamps , as well as the Die-Namics LLD Donuts dies .  Like how perfect are th...