Happy Holiday Weekend!

What a fantastic week it has been for project inspiration. 

Did you see the PIT CREW's project re-cap.

Projects to share today from our customers. I pulled these right from our FLICKR group. So, if you haven't joined. JOIN. It's free and the projects shared on the group feed right to our blog in a slideshow. 

This super cute card is from Studio606Sassafras. 

I love how she used the sun and popped it up as an embellishment.

This cute card is from YeahSheStamps (aka Jessica Diedrich)

Love how she used both cloud images for a layered effect. 

Here's what's happening in June at Avocado Arts

June 1st

The PIT CREW will be sharing a project using Sunshine and Smiles

June 15th

The PIT CREW will share a project that uses the June: Sunshine and Smiles sets AND the July set. This will be the first preview of the July set. Current subscribers will get to preview the entire July set. A special subscriber email will be sent to you.

June 22nd, 23rd and 24th

Get a Glimpse of the July set as we "let you in on our three day peek"

June 30th

The PIT CREW will be sharing a project using the NEW JULY SET.

 

Fabulous Friday with an Inspiration Re-Cap!

A lot has happened this week and the projects have been AMAZING!

The winner of SUNSHINE and SMILES from blog post comments during the month is...

 Savannah O'Gwynn said...
Super pretty flower--love that grass too! FUN!

May 25, 2011 2:46 PM

Savannah email michelle@avocadoarts.com with your deets and we'll get the Sunshine and Smiles set out to you.

 If you missed the PIT CREW projects this week, no worries. We're sharing them again.

AJ started off the week with this colorful and unique-shaped card.

Latisha created this beautifully colored tag.

Julia created this cute, square card by layering the cloud images.

Kimberly showed us how simple and sweet paper-piecing can be in this card creation.

Becky brought us home with this multitechniqued card using "clear" cardstock.

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We've had a blast sharing our June release and our new company with you during the month of May.

Stay tuned tomorrow (Saturday) for another cute project share by.... ME :)

-Lisa

Inspiration with Becky!

Have you seen the new scrapbook friendly kits? Check them out!

Did you see Kimberly's simple and sweet card project on her blog yesterday. The paper piecing in this project gives it a whole lotta dimension. Just so clean and pretty.

Make sure you check out the lovely...

Becky

TODAY!

She is sharing more project inspiration using the Sunshine and Smiles set.

What? It's Wednesday!

Wowsa! Did you see all the excitement yesterday on our FACEBOOK page? We released three new scrapbook and card friendly sets. If you missed out, no worries. Go to our WEBSITE to see the new sets and project inspiration.

I sure hope you didn't miss seeing Julia's lovely card project on her blog yesterday. It's no secret I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE kraft. Julia layered the clouds and used the water spout image to make it look like happy rain. 

Make sure you check out the lovely...

Kimberly

TODAY!

She is sharing more project inspiration using the Sunshine and Smiles set.

Lotsa Happening Tuesday!

There's a whole lotsa happening today! Make sure you read the WHOLE POST!

First, did you see Latisha's cute tag project yesterday! Clean. Simple. Beautiful.

Today on this Terrific Tuesday we have project inspiration from JULIA. Go check out her blog and leave her some love.

Also, today on the PaperCrafts FACEBOOK page Avocado Arts is being featured. GO check this out NOW! for a chance to win one of these...

and... YOUR CHOICE OF ONE OF THESE...

You're reading it RIGHT! We have THREE BRAND SPANKIN NEW scrapbooking and card friendly releases designed by our own Lisa Hetrick up for Pre-Sale today! They will be shipping on or before June 12th. GO HERE TO PRE-ORDER!

Strike-a-Pose Set Design Fun Facts: This kit was designed with the concept of an old skool viewfinder and/or movie reel with an interactive twist. The viewfinder image is large, the type fits inside each image cell and there are buildable elements. It can also be used as a game spinner. The “cell” elements inside the circle can be cut-out to reveal pics, words, etc. The AvocadoType words fit into the mini banner element and can be “pinned” on the viewfinder as a buildable element. We are planning some movie themed add-ons to this kit in the future.

Say It! Pennant Style Fun Facts: This kit utilizes the banner/pennant concept for journaling and page building. There are builder elements provided to create with: a journal block within the pennant, journal word prompts, scallop, star and flower image builders and a whimsical rope to tie it all together.

AvocadoType Fun Facts: This letter type set has been exclusively designed by Lisa for Avocado Arts. The style shown here is all lower-case, provided in two size options. There is a coordinating number set, mini banner image for word building, hearts and flower builders for embellishments or to “dot” the “i’s, “j’s”, etc. When the larger and smaller size type are mixed together it creates a “faux” upper and lower case (see words in Strike-a-Pose and the Say It! Pennant Style). The serif lines on the b’s, d’s, g’s, j’s, p’s, q’s and y’s are long and allow for building the small stamp elements into them. 

Here's a little project inspiration using elements from all three of the NEW KITS.

Check out the detailed shot using the Strike-a-Pose set. You can make your own interactive spinner, viewfinder or movie reel style image. The sentiments included in the set fit perfectly in the openings.

 

Fun Facts about the layout. See below. Each set is so versatile, giving you countless options for scrapbooking. And... the images work very well on cards and other projects, too.

-Lisa

Most Positively a Magnificient MONDAY!

It's Monday! And hopefully we can bring you a little Sunshine and Smiles TODAY!

AND...we have a surprise announcement TOMORROW!

Did you see the cute shaped card shared yesterday by AJ.

Go check out her blog for the details. 

Today. Today. Today.

LATISHA is sharing a lovely project with us. Go to her blog and check out the details.

Don't forget to leave her some love.

Lot's of fun stuff happening this week. Make sure you check back with us tomorrow for an AWESOME project with Kimberly AND... our SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Week 4: Pit Crew Inspiration Starts TODAY!

We're starting Week 4 of inspiration using the Sunshine and Smiles stamp set. Wowsa! it has been a little under a month since we officially launched Avocado Arts.

The Pit Crew inspiration has been amazing! And, yesterday we previewed some projects from two of our amazing customers. Don't forget to join our FLICKR group. We have all the projects posted in that group streaming right to the blog to share.

Starting us off this week is...AJ. Go to her blog and check out the project she has to share today. We love AJ for her simple, clean style. Don't forget to leave her some love. We will be randomly drawing a name on May 28th to receive a free Sunshine and Smiles stamp set.

Sign-up today and Sunshine and Smiles will ship right away!

Lisa :)

Saturday Customer Inspiration!

What a fantastic week it has been for project inspiration. Did you see the PIT CREW's project re-cap.

I have a couple project to share with you today from our customers. I pulled these right from our FLICKR group. So, if you haven't joined. JOIN. It's free and the projects shared on the group feed right to our blog in a slideshow.

Kim (doodersmom) created this super cute card using. Look at how she used the sun as the flower. CLEVER! She has a lot more inspiration in the Flickr gallery. Go check her out.

Linda (caslindy) paper pieced this super cute card using the tulip and used the circle center flower builder to create patterned paper for her center. Very clever! Linda lives in the UK. We love that we can share our products with crafters all over the world.

Tomorrow, AJ will have a new project to share! 

Make sure you check out her blog!

Week 3: Pit Crew Project Re-Cap

Did you see the Pit Crew's 

projects this week?

Get your Sunshine and Smiles 

stamp set TODAY!

Here's a little re-cap to get your 

creative juices flowing!

Latisha started the week off with a super cute chinese box creation. Look at how she stamped in the flower blossoms at the base of the tree. What a great gift giving idea!

AJ created this super colorful card design using Kraft cardstock. Look at how the colors pop off the KRAFT paper and the flower stamp image works so well with the patterned paper.

Julia whipped up this super cute one color cardstock card with so much dimension. The Sunshine and Smiles set is perfect for the tag dies she used. The tags are just popping off the page.

Kimberly embossed the cloud stamp right on the patterned paper. Perfectly Perfect. The cloud image works so well with the patterned paper and the embossing adds dimension.

Becky showed us her Polka Dotty Fabulosity with this super cute creation this week. Look at how she stamped the stem image and the small flower image together to make a whole different flower. The Sunshine and Smiles set is perfect for creating flower combinations.

What an awesome week of project inspiration from the Pit Crew. Wait until you see what they have planned for next week.

If you are in the Wisconsin area, stop by and see Michelle & Gus at the Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Expo. They will be there all weekend at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel. You can SHOP our stampy goods (CHECK OUT 5 SNEAK PEEKS of NEW SETS) and sign-up to receive our monthly stamp sets. Great make-n-take projects, too. Sunshine and Smiles will be on hand and is YOURS when you sign-up at the show.

It's Thursday!
Whoosh! What a Creative Week!

Did you see Kimberly's clever card using the cloud images! She embossed the clouds right on to the patterned paper. Make sure you stop by her blog and see how she did it.

Today. Today. Today.

Becky is getting all DOTTY. 
Go check her out...

Becky

Go to her blog and check out all the details and close-ups.

It's week 3 of super fun projects using Sunshine and Smiles. Everyday, we'll have something new starting right here on the blog. Don't forget to leave the ladies some love. We will be randomly drawing a name at the end of the month to receive a free stamp set.

Sign-up today and Sunshine and Smiles will ship right away!

It's a wonderful Wednesday!

It's Wednesday!
You've Gotta LOVE Wednesday.

Did you see Julia's clever one color cardstock project yesterday! 
Look at all the dimension. Make sure you stop by her blog and check out her stamping tip.

Today. Today. Today.

It's all about...

Kimberly

Go to her blog and check out the super cool project she has to share today.

It's week 3 of super fun projects using Sunshine and Smiles. Everyday, we'll have something new starting right here on the blog. Don't forget to leave the ladies some love. We will be randomly drawing a name at the end of the month to receive a free stamp set.

Sign-up today and Sunshine and Smiles will ship right away!

Totally Creative Tuesday!

It's Tuesday! 
Wahoo for Tuesday!

Did you see AJ's simply colorful project yesterday! 
Clean. Simple and so easy to create!

Today. Today. Today.

We're totally JAZZED about...

Julia

Go to her blog and check out the super cool project she has to share today.

It's week 3 of super fun projects using Sunshine and Smiles.Everyday, we'll have something new starting right here on the blog. Don't forget to leave the ladies some love. We will be randomly drawing a name at the end of the month to receive a free stamp set.

Sign-up today and Sunshine and Smiles will ship right away!

Happy Monday! More Inspiration from the Pit Crew

It's MONDAY! Happy Monday!

It's all about Sunshine and Smiles.

Did you see Latisha's super cool project yesterday! Great gift giving idea!

 Hey, Hey, Hey today is all about...

AJ!

Go to her blog and check out the super cool project she has to share today.

It's week 3 of amazing projects using Sunshine and Smiles. Everyday, we'll have something new starting right here on the blog. Don't forget to leave the ladies some love. We will be randomly drawing a name at the end of the month to receive a free stamp set.

Sign-up today and Sunshine and Smiles will ship right away!

Sunday Inspiration with Latisha!

Starting Week 3 of inspiration using Sunshine and Smiles stamp set is the...

Lovely Latisha

Go to her blog and check out the super cool project she has to share today.

We have another week of amazing projects to share with you everyday, starting right here on the blog. Don't forget to leave the ladies some love. We will be randomly drawing a name at the end of the month to receive a free stamp set.

Sign-up today and Sunshine and Smiles will ship right away!

Week 2: Pit Crew Project Re-Cap and The Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo

Did you see the Pit Crew's projects this week?

Get your Sunshine and Smiles stamp set TODAY!

Here's a little re-cap to get your creative juices flowing!

AJ started the week off with a clean and simple card creation that was bright and sunny. She used the bee image and the swirly trail builder to create movement.

Latisha created this lovely using the stem and poppy image from the set. She colored in the poppy image using copic marker reds, topped it off with a ribbon to match and added a touch of bling to accent the hello. The sentiments in this set stamp so crisp and clear.

Julia made us all smile with her happy, happy and super colorful card. The pink, orange and green combinations in the stamped images are so nice. She also used brush tip markers to color on the butterfly and swirly tail to create stamped color that matched her tree coloring perfectly.

Kimberly created this beautifully paper-pieced card creation using the boot and cloud images. She also repeated the "thinking of you" sentiment around the card, creating a nice box feature. They lined up perfectly with the clear stamps. This creation has a lot of dimension, too.

Becky created her own patterned paper using the poppy stamp and repeating it. Being able to see your stamped position with clear stamps makes this technique so do-able. Try it. She also accented the very edges of the poppy image with a little bit of copic marker, giving it some pop. The "thinking of you" sentiment is highlighted with a simple sewed line underneath.

What an awesome week of project inspiration from the Pit Crew.

If you are in the Minnesota area, stop by and see Michelle at the Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Expo. She'll be there all weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. You can SHOP our stampy goods and sign-up to receive our monthly stamp sets. Great make-n-take projects, too. Sunshine and Smiles will be on hand and is YOURS when you sign-up at the show.

Inspiration Thursday!

Becky's bringing it all home with this weeks creation using the Sunshine and Smiles set! Check her out!

Becky Oehlers

Check out her project on her BLOG.

Visit us everyday on the blog for a new project from the Pit Crew.

Follow us on: FACEBOOK, TWITTER and join us on FLICKR.

Don't forget to leave her some love on her blog. We will be drawing a name from all the comments throughout the month to win a free set.

Wonderful Wednesday Inspiration

Check out what Kimberly created using the Sunshine and Smiles set...

Kimberly Crawford

Check out her project on her BLOG.

Visit us everyday on the blog for a new project from the Pit Crew.

Follow us on: FACEBOOK, TWITTER and join us on FLICKR.


Don't forget to leave her some love on her blog. We will be drawing a name from all the comments throughout the month to win a free set.

Terrific Tuesday Inspiration!

More  Sunshine and Smiles inspiration for you today with...

Julia Stainton

Check out her project on her BLOG.

Visit us everyday on the blog for a new project from the Pit Crew.

Follow us on: FACEBOOK, TWITTER and join us on FLICKR.

I know some of you have already started to receive your stamp sets. When you order, they ship IMMEDIATELY. Show us your creations! Join the FLICKR group and link them up to our FACEBOOK page.

Don't forget to leave her some love on her blog. We will be drawing a name from all the comments throughout the month to win a free set.

Magnificient Monday Inspiration!

Happy Monday! We've got some Sunshine and Smiles inspiration for you today with...

Latisha Yoast

Check out her project on her BLOG.

Visit us everyday on the blog for a new project from the Pit Crew.

Follow us on: FACEBOOK, TWITTER and join us on FLICKR.

I know some of you have already started to receive your stamp sets. When you order, they ship IMMEDIATELY. Show us your creations! Join the FLICKR group and link them up to our FACEBOOK page.

If you missed last weeks inspiration, you can check out the project re-cap HERE. Don't forget to leave her some love on her blog. We will be drawing a name from all the comments throughout the month to win a free set.

Week Two of Project Inspiration Starts Today!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to Moms all over the world!

Have you seen the new Sunshine and Smiles set? They are flying out the door. We are thrilled to be sharing WEEK TWO of project inspiration from the PIT CREW.

If you missed last weeks inspiration. No worries. You can check out the project re-cap HERE.

Starting us off is...

AJ OTTO

Check out her project inspiration on her BLOG.

We will be sharing project inspiration all month long. Visit us everyday on the blog.

Follow us on: FACEBOOK, TWITTER and join us on FLICKR.

I know some of you have already started to receive your stamp sets. When you order, they ship IMMEDIATELY. Show us your creations! Join the FLICKR group and link them up to our FACEBOOK page. We'd love to see them.

Home Decor Inspiration

Your stamps are the most versatile product in your STASH. Why not use them to create decor pieces for your home or office! This cute Maya Road bottlecap is the perfect home for stamping a scene using the new Sunshine and Smiles set.

Super simple, one-layer of cardstock. I hung the sentiment off the bottom of the cap using jump rings, attached a ribbon and done. Easy peasy.

I used the "flip tip" we mentioned last week to create the shadow behind the poppy flower element. Here's the tip in case you didn't get to see it.

I'm always looking for great inks and colors to work with my stamps. What's your favorite ink to use with clear stamps? I have some favs. My current go to's are: Memento by Tsukineko and ColorBox by ClearSnap.

Tell us what you're favorites are so we can share them with all of YOU!

Tomorrow starts WEEK TWO of our Pit Crew project inspiration. AJ OTTO will be starting us off. Be sure to check her out!

Re-Cap of Pit Crew Inspiration!

Wowsa! Did you see the Pit Crew's projects this week? Holy Guacamole there was a ton of stampy goodness this week.

Here's a little re-cap to get your creative juices flowing!

AJ started the week off with a super cool rainbow card that utilized one of the image builders. She used a Spellbinders die as a template to get the rainbow just right. Check out her BLOG for the tutorial.

Latisha created this gorgeous card with the garden boot image. She popped up the boots and grass to create dimension. She stamped the thinking of you three times, so perfectly, perfect. Clear stamps make it easy to "SEE" what you're stamping and Latisha was right on.

Julia rocked it out with this cute watercolor card. Look at how she watercolored in the puddle and masked in the clouds. This is a one layer card that looks like it has so much dimension.

Kimberly created this scrapbook page that captured the essence of Bug catching. Look at how she used the bee building image to make fireflies and cut out the grass and clouds to use as an embellishment. The Sunshine and Smiles set is perfect for scrapbooking, too. Check out her BLOG for close-ups.

Becky brought all the HAPPY home with her colorful card using the garden boots. Look at how she used the flower image builder to create a bouquet inside the boot. And... look at all that dimension in the grass.

Stay tuned tomorrow for a 3-D project I created.