Designs by Latisha Yoast

I may have let out a little gasp and sigh when I first saw the images of this stamp set.  Few things are more magical than a mermaid.  The sentiments are so cute and punny and really just make me happy. I am talking about the new summer release from Lawn Fawn called Mermaid for You stamp and coordinating die set. I love making shaped cards, and I knew this was going to be a circle card.  So that was my starting point.  I stamped the images, and then started coloring in the different mermaids and sea creatures.  This was how I determined the color scheme and matched the card stock accordingly.  Since this is a stamp and coordination die set, it made it easier to create depth by die cutting a few images and popping them up using foam adhesive.  I use foam adhesive on every project I create, it really creates the perfect amount of depth that prevents a project from looking too flat.  The sea grass was created by stamping different tones of a...

Hello there! I know lots of you out there are sending your children off to school this week (and last), well in the south at least.  That means fall is right around the corner!  Living in Florida means summer kind of drags out to October, so fall here is just a few weeks.  But it truly is fantastic!  Warm days, cooler nights and no humidity. Anyhow, fall means fall projects.  Like Halloween, back to school, Thanksgiving, celebrating the harvest! Lawn Fawn is in the middle of August Inspiration Week, and everything has been fall themed.  Today is no different, as I am showcasing a stamp/die set called Happy Harvest.  Again don't hate me, I'm seriously addicted to this pillow box die, but I made a few pillow boxes using the Happy Harvest stamp set. Make sure you head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog , to see some fabulous projects by the design team, and for a chance to win this set!! There are so many fun images in this set.  I couldn't d...

You know how you first see a stamp set, and you are just so excited...that it even exists because it makes you happy?  That is how I felt when I first saw this mini stamp set from Lawn Fawn called Wheelie Like You.  I mean who doesn't love a hamster?  So cute! The details on my card are below the picture. In the mean time, head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog for more great projects using this stamp set! Instructions: 1. Cut/score card stock to create a card base. 2. Repeatedly stamp the Gingham Backdrop stamp in Mermaid ink, until the white panel is covered.  This creates your own personalized background paper. 3. Diecut lime paper using the stitched circle die. 4. Stamp sentiment in black ink onto the diecut. 5. Stamp hearts onto the diecut. 6. Stamp the hamster and wheel onto white card stock, then die cut them out using coordinating dies. 7. Color in the hamster and wheel using Copic markers. 8. Adhere them to the circle diecut using ...

For some reason my blog post never went live the last few days, so I am combining them today! I am sharing a few Lawn Fawn projects using the new stamps set called Let's Play & a scalloped circle cupcake wrapper! Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog, to stay up to day on all of this weeks going ons, to see great projects & for a chance to win some cool product. For this first project, I created a cute little basket using the cupcake wrapper die from Lawn Fawn.  I adhered the wrapper closed, then added a circle die cut to the bottom, added ribbon & put chocolates into the basket. This card was created by using the new stamp set called Let's Play.  It really is so adorable and has cute little critters hanging out at the park, with the most fun sentiments.  Once I stamped & diecut the images, I colored them in using Copic markers, and adhered them to the card.

Today I am sharing a stamp set called Deck the Halls from Lawn Fawn .  Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog for a chance to win this set, as well as, see some really great projects. One of the things that attracted me to stamping, was how I could create so many different backgrounds.  This card is definitely very stampy.  Going back to basics and just creating a project with a few items, always makes me happy. Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Deck The Halls Stamp Set Lawn Fawn peppermint trimmings Lawn Fawn circle/scalloped dies Lawn Fawn Tag You're It dies green cardstock red cardstock white cardstock Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner green ink brown ink red ink

Lawn Fawn is showcasing the Sweater Weather stamps as well as the Woodgrain note cards on the Lawn Fawn Blog today.  So be sure to head on over there, for lots of eye candy as well as a lot of giveaways of new product! I am sharing a tag I created using the Sweater Weather stamps.

  Today is Day 4 of the Lawn Fawn & Add A Little Dazzle Blog hop.  I decided to play around with some Lawn Fawn dies, with the Add A Little Dazzle foil sheets, to create a tag. Instructions: 1.   Die cut yellow foil sheet using the stitched journal card die. 2.   Emboss diecut. 3.   Die cut teal foil sheet using a banners die. 4.   Adhere to embossed diecut using 3D Foam squares. 5.   Die cut pink foil sheet using Louie's Alpha with the "h & i" letters. 6.   Adhere letters to the banner using 3D Foam Squares. 7.   Die cut pink foil sheet using the heart dies. 8.   Adhere heart diecuts to the tag using Dodz small. 9.   Punch hole at the top of the tag. 10. Add ribbon and twine. Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Hearts Lawn Cuts Lawn Fawn Louie's ABC's Lawn Cuts Lawn Fawn Stitched Journaling Card die Lawn Fawn Bannerific die Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares Scrapbook Ad...

All this week Lawn Fawn has been blogging and showcasing all of the latest products being rolled out. Make sure you go visit today, and be sure to leave a comment, because you can will some stuff!!  There are stamps, dies, paper lines, wood veneers, twine...a little something for everyone! Here is a project that was shown yesterday on the Lawn Fawn blog .  I have to admit, besides "thank you" or "i miss you" cards, I make a ton of holiday projects.  There is something about the holidays that makes it seem so magical right? Here is my card using the new stamp set called Deck the Halls, as you can see, it comes with a coordinating die set.

Hello world wide web readers :) This week Lawn Fawn is releasing a ton of new, never been seen before product, and when I mean a lot, I mean a lot! Here is my card using a new stamp set, with coordinating die set called Spooktacular. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , there are 6 stamp sets being showcased today, as well as some fun new twine.   Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Stamps Lawn Fawn dies Lawn Fawn twine Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares yellow card stock orange card stock orange ink black ink white card stock Copic markers

Today Lawn Fawn is showcasing a mini stamp set & coordinating dies called, Get Well Soon , and Get Well Soon - Lawn Cuts .  Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog , to check out more projects, as well have a chance to win today's products! For my project today, I decorated a glassine bag filled with one of my favorite teas from England.  Wrapping a gift with twine and a cute tag make me happy, and I hope this makes the recipient happy as well. Instructions: 1.  Die cut white cardstock using the Tag You're It Lawn Cut Dies . 2.  Stamp images from the stamp set, and die cut out. 3.  Color in images using Copic Markers. 4.  Stamp sentiment onto tag using black ink. 5.  Stamp hearts in red ink under the sentiment. 6.  Place Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares on the back of the stamped images. 7.  Adhere to the tag. 8.  Fill glassine bag with tea bags. 9.  Wrap twine around the bag. 10. Attach tag...

I absolutely love the new stamp set called Life Is Good by Lawn Fawn.  I live in Florida and it reminds me of where I live.  Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog, for a chance to win this new set and coordinating dies, as well as take a peek at all of the great projects. Instructions: 1.  Cut/score kraft cardstock. 2.  Stamp sentiment in black ink, and rays in red ink onto white panel. 3.  Adhere panel to the card using foam squares. 4.  Stamp palm trees and hammock onto white card stock. 5.  Die cut palm trees and hammock. 6.  Color in with copic markers. 7.  Adhere to card using foam squares. Materials: Lawn Fawn Life Is Good stamp set Lawn Fawn Life is Good dies Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam squares kraft cardstock white cardstock Copic markers black ink red ink

Are there any of you out there with children about to graduate or have friends/family members that are about to graduate?  Between my daughter about to graduate, and the influx of graduation announcements arriving on a daily basis... I need a lot of graduation gifts and cards! Today, the Lawn Fawn designers are showcasing the Chit Chat stamp set and dies.  For my project, I decided to create a tag that I can give to an upcoming graduate.  So I combined the Chit Chat stamps sets, and the Hats Off to You stamp set. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog , to see the rest of todays projects and leave a comment for a chance to win these new products. Instructions: 1.  Die cut white cardstock using the Stitched Party Banners Lawn Cuts. 2.  Stamp cap in blue ink. 3.  Fill caps with stickles. 4.  Stamp the "congrats" sentiments in different colored inks, and die cut. 5.  Stamp birdie, and then die cut. 6.  Add ribbon, butto...

This week the designers from Lawn Fawn are going to be showcasing brand new, never before seen stamp sets & dies on their projects.  Today, the card I am sharing is using the stamp set called I Love You S'more.  For a chance to win this set, as well as to see a ton of inspiration using this set, head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog . Instructions: 1.  Cut/score kraft cardstock, rounding bottom corners. 2.  Using VersaMark ink, stamp the s'more, then using the same ink stamp the faces & hearts. 3.  Adhere red cardstock to the card front. 4.  Add washi tape above the red cardstock, overlapping just a bit. 5.  Add Lawn Fawn Peppermint twine. 6.  Die cut white cardstock using a circle Lawn Cut. 7.  Stamp smore, color in, and stamp face. 8.  In red ink, stamp the sentiment. 9.  Using foam squares adhere the circle die cut to the card. Materials Used: Lawn Fawn I Love You S'more stamp set, Law...

Today, I get to share a project using the Lawn Fawn Penelope's Blossoms stamp set, which happens to have a die set to match.  This is a building set, which means you have endless possibilities creativity wise. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog , for more inspiration, as well as a chance to win this beautiful set. Instructions: 1.  Stamp flower in versa mark repeatedly onto the card base. 2.  Sprinkle clear embossing powder over the stamped flowers & heat emboss. 3.  Stamp flowers & vines onto white cardstock. 4.  Layer onto yellow card stock. 5.  Adhere panel to the cardfront. 6.  Stamp banner onto white card stock with black ink.  Die cut with coordinating die. 7.  Stamp sentiment in black ink. 8.  Color in banner with markers. 9.  Adhere banner onto the card. Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Penelope's Blossoms stamp set. Lawn Fawn Penelope's Lawn Cuts dies Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam...

Today, I am sharing a fun and quick project I made, using the Large Stitched Journaling Card die set, from Lawn Fawn.  Whether you call it Pocket Scrapbooking or Project Life, this set is soooo perfect!  Since it is a metal die set, you will need some type of die cut machine to use the dies.  This set will allow you to customize your pocket scrapbooking pages to your liking, instead of being tethered to a pre made set.  I love all of the possibilities I can do! Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , to see more inspiration using this great new die set, also leave a comment for a chance to win as well! Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Journaling Card set Lawn Fawn Hello Sunshine paper Lawn Fawn Lets Polka paper Lawn Fawn Stitched journaling card alphabet stickers (pink) Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D foam squares Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner

Welcome to the April Inspiration Week over at Lawn Fawn.  Today, the designers are showcasing a stamp set called Critters from The Past.  The critters sets, are always so cute, and very popular.  I love all of the dinosaurs in this set.  It reminds me of when my children were little and completely obsessed with dinosaurs. Today, I decided to made a tag using the Tag You're It Lawn Cuts, using some Let's Polka pattern paper, as well as the Birthday Tags stamp set.  I really love layering tags together, it gives the project a little extra depth not to mention the pop of green. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , for more inspiration using this set.  Make to leave a comment for a chance to win this set too!

This week Lawn Fawn & May Arts Ribbon are teaming up to bring you fun projects everyday, as well as a chance to win some great product.  Check out both companies blogs each day. I decided to create a fun treat bag.  Coordinating the stamps and colors of the ribbons make the project that much more personalized. Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Starry Backdrops Lawn Fawn Birthday Tags stamp set Lawn Fawn Tag You're it dies May Arts ribbons button red ink black ink

This week Lawn Fawn & Timeless Twine are having a cross promotional blog party of sorts.  Make sure to visit both blogs for some great inspiration and for a chance to win some great product! My daughter and several of her friends are obsessed with all things American and patriotic.  From Bald Eagles to the movie Top Gun, they live, breathe and sweat red, white and blue.  It could be that we live in the south, or that most of them come from Military families.  Whatever the case they LOVE their country.  So, I decided to make a fun card for her to give to one of her friends when they are having a down day. Yes, the Lawn Fawn griffin really isn't an eagle...but who cares its close enough lol.  Its like a cute little baby cartoon eagle.  All of the stamps, dies, pattern paper and notecards can be found at the Lawn Fawn website.  To finish the card, I added some beautiful Timeless Twine, it seemed really nautical and American, so it wa...

The next few days, Lawn Fawn will be showcasing the latest release of stamps, dies and paper!  Today the designers are using the Lets Roll stamp and coordinating die set. For my project today, I wanted to make a treat bag for a friend who loves sushi!  The rolls of sushi are so freaking cute, especially with the different smiley faces to stamp on them!! Instructions: 1.  Die cut tag with white cardstock. 2.  Stamp sentiments in black ink onto the tag. 3.  Stamp/die cut sushi rolls. 4.  Color in rolls using Copic markers. 5.  Stamp smiley faces onto the sushi. 6.  Add glitter using a glitter pen and stickles. 7.  Adhere the sushi diecut to the tag using Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L foam squares. 8.  Wrap ribbon around the bag, tie in a knot. 9.  Run twine through the tag hole, and through the button, knot to secure. Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Lets Roll stamp set and dies, Lawn Fawn tag die, Lawn Fawn twine, Scrapbook...

The Lawn Fawn designers today are showcasing the Winter Sparrow & Happy New Year stamp sets.  Make sure you head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog , to see more inspiration and for a chance to win these sets!! After I stamped the images and colored them in.  I went over the leaves & scarfs in stickles. To me this makes the card extra festive.  The New Year tag is perfect to put on a gift, maybe a bottle of champagne.