It's all NEW with the PIT CREW!

It's the 30th of the Month 

and that means...

Another fabulous project share from the 

Pit Crew!  Today, they are sharing a project using the September Kit Thankful for You!

Check out what the fabulous inspiration from the Pit Crew

Kimberly Crawford

Becky Oehlers

AJ Otto

Julia Stainton

Latisha Yoast

Don't forget to stop back on September 1st
for another project from the Pit Crew.
and
Join us on the 2nd for project inspiration from our September Guest Designer
JESSICA DIEDRICH
I just couldn't end the post without a little bit of inspiration to share with you from me using the new September set. 

How fun is that pumpkin? All the pieces of the pumpkin are completely buildable. You can paper piece, color, add the leaf and swirl element to create a super cute pumpkin. There's also a Jack-O-Lantern face you can build in as well. Check out the swirl stem stamp I used to create a grassy-like background.

Guest Designers joining us this Fall!

We can't wait to share the fabulous line-up of Guest Designer talent and inspiration starting September 2nd.

A new guest every month!

Stay tuned!

We're all set up and ready to go in Rochester. Come visit us!

September Reveal Day!

It's the 20th of the month...and that means REVEAL DAY!
Presenting the September 2011: Thankful for You 4 x 6 clear photopolymer stamp set. Subscribe NOW!
This set will start shipping on August 25th. 

This 4 x 6 clear photopolymer stamp set includes 20 images and 3 sentiments, 23 stamps total. 

Sneak Peek #3

Are you ready for ANOTHER 
Glimpses of Stampy Goodness!

Today, were sharing the last sneak peek of the September 2011 stamp set release: Thankful for You!  
Tomorrow, we're sharing the WHOLE SET!

If you're a current subscriber, you've seen the WHOLE SET! Subscribe today and enjoy all the "extra" benefits members receive.
This set includes 20 buildable images and 3 sentiments. 23 stamps total.

 

September Sneak Peek Time!

Are you ready for some Glimpses of Stampy Goodness!

We are! Today, were sharing TWO sneak peeks of the September 2011 stamp set release: Thankful for You!  
What do you think?

If you're a current subscriber, you've seen the WHOLE SET! Subscribe today and enjoy all the "extra" benefits members receive.
This set includes 20 buildable images and 3 sentiments. 23 stamps total.

 

What's New with the Pit Crew!

It's the 15th of the Month 

and that means...

Another fabulous project share from the 

Pit Crew!  Today, they are sharing a project using the current months kit (ZipNBy to Say Hi) and a sneak of the September kit (Thankful for You). 

If you're a current Avocado Arts subscriber, you will see the full reveal of the August kit via email TODAY!

Want a sneak peek of the September kit, Thankful for You? Go...Check out the Pit Crew's Projects

Kimberly Crawford

Becky Oehlers

AJ Otto

Julia Stainton

Latisha Yoast

Don't forget to stop back on the 

17th, 18th, 19th
for more Sneak peeks of the September kit.
and... 
Don't forget about our color and sketch challenge. Below is the August Color and Sketch Challenge. Simply create a project using the inspiration below. Your choice. You like the colors? Make something with just them. You like the sketch? Make something with just the sketch. You like both? GO FOR IT. Use one (or more) of our sets to create your project (any project) and upload it to our FLICKR group with the keywords: August 2011 Challenge

 On the 30th of the month we will post 3 CHALLENGE FLICKR FAVES chosen right from the FLICKR group right here on the blog for everyone to be inspired. AND... just for playing along, the FLICKR FAVE winners will receive a FREE Avocado Arts Printable Hybrid Project Sheet (emailed right to the winners inbox).

Super simple to play. Inspiration to get the Creative MOJO going.

-Lisa

Check out Latisha's awesome technique used to make this card!

Latisha Yoast, a SUPERB designer on the Avocado Arts Pit Crew, made this COOL card for a "Dare to get Dirty" challenge on Splitcoast Stampers site!  I love how she used Jenni Bowlin acrylic paint, bubble wrap, the Avocado Arts August Stamp Set "Zip n By to Say Hi" and a Spellbinders die to create this:

Did you know that the sentiments and words in the August Stamp set fit into the license plate and the road sign!  How cool is that?  Make sure and check out Latisha's blog post http://crafteebee.blogspot.com/2011/07/zipnby-to-say-hi.html where she shows you, step-by-step, how to make this card!

AWESOME LATISHA!!

~Michelle

Cute Note Cards created by Becky!!

I LOVE the little bird from the July Stamp Set "Hello Friend".  One of our very talented Pit Crew design team members, Becky Oehlers, created some adorable note cards using this cute little bird. 

Here is just a little glimpse of her note cards:

I encourage you to hop over to Becky's blog, http://hemidemisemiquaverdesignblog.com/ 

to see more pictures and details on how she created these cards! 

AMAZING WORK BECKY!!!

~Michelle

My Wish for You Inspiration!

Ready for some scrapbook inspiration 
with a twist!

Have you see the new My Wish for You set? 
This set tugs at our hearts and begins the launch of our new Giving Good with Avocado Arts campaign. Every month a portion of each sale of this set will go directly to a different foundation, organization or group that we will support. Our very first recipient is
Isaac's Foundation.

When designing this set, Michelle and I chatted for quite some time about how we could best illustrate all that we wanted to share, make it meaningful and resonate with YOU!

Below is a project, that in part, inspired the design of this set. We wanted to create a set that had many uses and could help someone tell a story, send a card, give someone hope, give someone a boost, etc.

My nephew Jaxon was diagnosed in February, 2010 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He was 3. I adore this little boy. He has been a light in all of our lives since he was six months old. Jaxon was born in Guatemala and adopted by my cousin Terry and her husband Pete. The process was a journey in itself. I love them all so much. Getting word that Jaxon was diagnosed (so unexpectedly and without warning, I might add) was like being punched in the chest. He was 3 and he had a COLD.

Jaxon is in remission but has a long journey ahead. His smile lights up a room and we are blessed to have him in our family. I have been keeping little notes of things I want to share with Jaxon about this time in his life. The notes were inspiration for some of the words in the set.

So, I give you a little project that illustrates, "My Wish for You" just for Jaxon from Auntie Lis (as Jaxon would say). Enjoy the inspiration and we hope this set help you "tell your story."
You get what you GIVE. So GIVE good!
-Lisa

I decided to create a little pocket folder mini album.

This is Jaxon. The file folder tab is a perfect spot to use our AvocadoType set to spell out his name. I used the title "My Wish for You" and "You are Amazing" on the cover. The awareness ribbon is wrapped around the number 4 because that's how old he is in this recent pic. Look at that smile. The word "Journey" fits right into the awareness ribbon. Did you know that the color orange is the awareness color for leukemia? You can change out the color to suit your project.

This is what you see when you open up the file folder. I used the "HOPE" element as an embellishment. By the way, we were dyeing Easter eggs and he has the color all over his hands. :)

The pocket on the right is perfect for the notecards I made to journal/jot down my "notes" to Jaxon. I used the "my wish for you" and wish stamp to embellish the cards.

Attached to the inside of the folder is a mini envelope embellished with more words and elements from the set. This envelope is for a very special letter I have written to my cousin Terry and Pete about how strong they are and what a AWESOME parents they are. Terry and I grew up together. She is stronger than she thinks she is.

This is a close-up of the "HOPE" embellishment using the stars from the set and the heart from the AvocadoType set.

Here's a close-up of the paper-pieced awareness ribbon.

 

 

 

 

Flickr FAVES on the 5th

Wahoo for the 5th of the month!

Have you joined our Flickr group yet? It's FREE and on the 5th of the month, we like to share what our customers have created! We pull them right from Flickr, so be sure to post.

Check out these super cute creations from our Flickr group.

How cute is this card created by Ashley Newell. Super cute paper piecing.

Look at what Kryssi Ng created with the new August set. Love the KRAFT. Love how she put the stars inside the hot air balloon. So cute!

Love the little birdies in this card creation by greyhoundmom47. Look at the little blue bird. Such a cute design using the July set.

Thanks ladies for sharing your talents and inspiration with us. Don't forget about our color and sketch challenge. You can read all about it HERE. 


Also, did you know we have a company gallery over HERE! Stop by, post a project and check it out for inspiration!
Happy Friday! -Lisa

Giving Good with Avocado Arts

"My Wish for You" Stamp Set

from Avocado Arts

Making a difference and paying it forward are two very important things to me and also to Lisa Hetrick, the AMAZING designer of this stamp set. I am thrilled to tell you that we have launched a new program called "Giving Good" with Avocado Arts!


On a monthly basis, a portion of each sale of the "My Wish for You" stamp set will go directly to a different foundation, organization or group that we support. I am excited to share that our first recipient of the Giving Good program is Isaac's Foundation. The mission of this foundation is to raise money to help fund research to find a CURE for childhood cancer.

Lisa made the ribbon in this set universal so it can be used for ANY awareness group! The words and sentiments are perfect for creating cards, stamping on scrapbook pages or decorating home decor. This stamp set can be given as a gift or used for fundraising events like Relay for Life.


To order, simply go to our website, http://www.avocadoarts.com/ and click on the "Shop Stampy Goods" tab. You will find it below our monthly stamp sets. This stamp set will begin shipping August 31st or before!


If you have any questions, please email me at michelle@avocadoarts.com

Giving Good with Avocado Arts, help support a great cause and receive a fabulous set of stamps!

Thanks! ~Michelle and Lisa

July Challenge Winners

Check out the July Challenge winners!

Ruza Rebel

Pamela

Danielle Daws

Thanks so much ladies for playing along!

Don't forget about this months challenge.
Below is the August Color and Sketch Challenge. Simply create a project using the inspiration below. Your choice. You like the colors? Make something with just them. You like the sketch? Make something with just the sketch. You like both? GO FOR IT. Use one (or more) of our sets to create your project (any project) and upload it to our FLICKR group with the keywords: August 2011 Challenge

 On the 30th of the month we will post 3 CHALLENGE FLICKR FAVES chosen right from the FLICKR group right here on the blog for everyone to be inspired. AND... just for playing along, the FLICKR FAVE winners will receive a FREE Avocado Arts Printable Hybrid Project Sheet (emailed right to the winners inbox).

Super simple to play. Inspiration to get the Creative MOJO going.

-Lisa

A Whole lotta Challenge wrapped up into one!

We know you're short on time... So why not wrap the color and sketch challenge all up into one!

Are you ready?

Every month, we will host ONE big challenge. And you have all month to PLAY along!

Simple. Easy.

Here's this months challenge color palette and sketch.

Below is the August Color and Sketch Challenge. Simply create a project using the inspiration below. Your choice. You like the colors? Make something with just them. You like the sketch? Make something with just the sketch. You like both? GO FOR IT. Use one (or more) of our sets to create your project (any project) and upload it to our FLICKR group with the keywords: August 2011 Challenge

 On the 30th of the month we will post 3 CHALLENGE FLICKR FAVES chosen right from the FLICKR group right here on the blog for everyone to be inspired. AND... just for playing along, the FLICKR FAVE winners will receive a FREE Avocado Arts Printable Hybrid Project Sheet (emailed right to the winners inbox).

Super simple to play. Inspiration to get the Creative MOJO going. 
Check out our FACEBOOK page for the July winners.

-Lisa

New Month. NEW RELEASE. All NEW from the PIT CREW!

HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW AUGUST SET?
ZipNby to Say Hi!

You can order this stamp set on the website HERE

Have you seen the PIT CREW projects using this new set?

How about a little inspiration to start the MONTH off...Make sure you check out the PIT CREW projects today

Becky Oehlers

AJ Otto

Julia Stainton

Latisha Yoast
(Kimberly will be back on the 15th) 

Haven't joined in the fun, yet? Subscribe to our auto-delivery program today!

Benefits include: no membership fees, no commitments, you only pay for the kits you want to receive. Each set is 4x6, made of the highest quality clear photopolymer and delivered right to your door. We ship FAST. Need to skip a month. NO WORRIES. 

Our sets DO NOT RETIRE. They will always be available even after the month has passed.

Members get an exclusive tips, tricks and techniques inspiration sheet sent right to their email box the 1st of every month.

Here's some more inspiration! Enjoy!

Here's a tip: Snip the swirl image apart from the paper airplane (Get two for one). You can easily line them back up again. Mount the swirl image in a circle on your clear block and create a background builder, add a little heart to the swirl and you have a whole new look. Don't like to snip a part your stamps? No worries, use the swirl the same way and just don't ink up the paper airplane. -Lisa P.S. I just love that little puffy smoke for the car. How about you?