It's time for a VERY MERRY SEASON!

It's the 30th of the Month

and that means...

We're kicking off a NEW STAMP set with new projects from the

Pit Crew

using the BRAND NEW November
stamp set release
Very Merry Season

The Pit Crew has some fabulous inspiration to share today! Check them out!

Ashley Harris
AJ Otto

Cristal Hobbs

Vera Yates
Latisha Yoast

Want to see all the stamping possibilities with this set.
Download and PRINT the FREE STAMP BUILDER TIP SHEET for this set right HERE!


Stop back on November 1st, for MORE project inspiration from the Pit CREW.

Friday Inspiration from our Customers! We love our Customers!

It's FRIDAY! Wahoo for Friday!

If you are in the Denver area, come visit our booth at the Scrapbook Expo! Today and Tomorrow!

Free Make and Takes and Sneakie Peekies.

 

Check out these amazing projects straight from our Facebook page and Flickr Board.

Keli Hull (Facebook Page) created this adorable card using the My Wish for You set!

Ruza Rebel (Facebbok Page) created this fall inspired card with this month's set, Gobble Until You Wobble.

Angeline Young (Flickr) created this stinkin' cute card with one of our best selling stamp sets, Hello Friend!

 

Andrea Scraps (SplitCoast) created this super cute fall card!

 

Very Merry Season
is shipping NOW!

4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set

Coordinating digital die cuts

DON'T FORGET!
Download and PRINT the FREE STAMP BUILDER TIP SHEET for this set right HERE!

Have an awesome weekend! Come visit us in Denver!

-Lisa 

Happy Monday! How about a little Gobble!

We're kickin' off this aMazing Monday with all NEW projects to share from the
PIT CREW

 Check out today's 
 FABULOUS PROJECTS

with the Pit Crew using

this months stamp set release

Gobble Until You Wobble

Teri Anderson
Emily Branch

Kelley Eubanks
Emily Leiphart

Julie Masse

Don't forget to check out the new 
November Stamp Set Release!
Very Merry Season

with coordinating 
digital die cuts

 and
The Stamp Builder Tips Sheets 
for the November Set!

Today, it's all about JAX! We're re-capping her awesome projects!

 
This month we were 
blessed with
Jaclyn Miller.

She shared her talents with us and created some lovely projects to share with you. This lovely creatista has some serious crafty style. We love it!

Jaclyn created AMAZING Thanksgiving and Fall themed projects that are 
OUT OF THE BOX! 

Check out this 
Thankful for YOU Jar!
Pure Joy!

This would make a great project that the whole family can get into. Have your Thanksgiving guest fill out a Thankful slip and read them after dinner. What a great way to share with your family!

She got super creative and had some fun with her family making these super cute SALT DOUGH projects that are perfect for her Thanksgiving table. 

You can see how she did it HERE!

Thank You Jaclyn!

-Lisa

Very Merry Season REVEALED! FREE Download!

It's the 20th of the month...
and that means stamp set REVEAL DAY!

Presenting the 

November 2012 stamp set
Very Merry Season

4x6 clear photopolymer stamp set

Coordinating digital die cuts

Want to see all the stamping possibilities with this stamp set. Download and PRINT the FREE STAMP BUILDER TIP SHEET for this set right HERE!

Join us tomorrow for our October Guest Designer, Jaclyn Miller re-cap! We'll share all of her projects right here on the blog. and we'll share next months FABULOUS GUEST DESIGNER.
(Hint. Big Hint. It's Lindsay Amrhein)

Join us on the 22nd when the Pit Crew Too will be sharing more Gobble Until You Wobble October Stamp Set project inspiration!

Another Sneak Peek of the November Stamp Set!

Introducing 

Very Merry Season

Sneak Peek #3 of the November 2012 

stamp set release:

How fun is this fireplace builder! Think of all the possibilities beyond the holiday! The campfire and logs are separate stamps you can build any combination with.

Ashley Harris used the fireplace matched with this month's stamp set to create the perfect Fall mantle scene.

Emily Leiphart made us all laugh with this cute creation where Durkey the Turkey hides behind the fireplace. Luckily, there's no fire. Tee hee!

 

Full Stamp Set Reveal Tomorrow!

and...

We'll be sharing the links for the FREE stamp set builder sheet for Very Merry Season. 

Sneaky Peeky. Who doesn't love a Sneak Peek!

Introducing 

Very Merry Season

Sneak Peek #2 of the November 2012 

stamp set release:

Becky Oehlers created this super cute design using the stockings and light bulb builder stamps. How fun is this card!

Latisha Yoast used the silver bell stamp builder and Christmas sentiment to create this simply lovely card.

 

Another SNEAK PEEK TOMORROW!

If you missed it yesterday...

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

or should it be A VERY MERRY DINNER :)

Here are the three winners from our blog hop this week:

Jennyfer L.

Love the jute twine with the fall leaves on the chimney!looks so cozy to me! 

Posted by: Jennyfer L | October 15, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Lisa's Creative Niche said...
This is an awesome card! When I first looked at it I thought awww this is so pretty, then I looked closer at the fireplace and I laughed out loud! I LOVE it! Fabulous job!

Kat says:
October 16, 2012 at 12:36 am
Your cards are beautiful and I would love to win some new stamps. 

Blessings, Kat

(Please email michelle@avocadoarts.com with your address so we can send you the stamp set prize)

-Lisa 

Sneaky Peeky Time! And... Winner. Winner.

Introducing 

Very Merry Season

Sneak Peek #1 of the November 2012 

stamp set release:

The tree image is perfect for creating a multi-colored forest of fun. Change it up, use your favorite techniques, this image is whimsical and whispy.

Julie Masse paired this month's Turkey builder with the button bow from next month's set to dress up Durkey the Turkey.

AJ Otto created this card where the sentiment takes center stage. The Very Merry is a separate stamp and nests right down between the T. Super simple and versatile.

 

Another SNEAK PEEK TOMORROW!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

or should it be A VERY MERRY DINNER :)

Here are the three winners from our blog hop this week:

 

Jennyfer L.

Love the jute twine with the fall leaves on the chimney!looks so cozy to me! 

Posted by: Jennyfer L | October 15, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Lisa's Creative Niche said...
This is an awesome card! When I first looked at it I thought awww this is so pretty, then I looked closer at the fireplace and I laughed out loud! I LOVE it! Fabulous job!
 

Kat says:
October 16, 2012 at 12:36 am
Your cards are beautiful and I would love to win some new stamps. 

Blessings, Kat

(Please email michelle@avocadoarts.com with your address so we can send you the stamp set prize)

-Lisa 

It's all New with the Pit Crew and SNEAK PEEKS TOO!

A Little Monday inspiration to get your week started!

It's the 15th of the Month 

and that means...

Another fabulous project share from the
ENTIRE

Pit Crew 
 Today, they are sharing a project using the  
current months stamp set release

Gobble Until You Wobble

 and
sneak peeks of the  
November 2012 Stamp Set Release
Very Merry Season

Wanna see  
Very Merry Season?
Go NOW and...
Check out the Pit Crew's Projects!

Teri Anderson
Ashley Harris
 Cristal Hobbs
Emily Branch
Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart
Julie Masse

Becky Oehlers
 AJ Otto

Latisha Yoast

We are giving away THREE of our stamp set minis, leave a comment HERE and on the ladies BLOGS for a chance to win one of these:

 We'll select a winner on the 17th and post it to our blog and Facebook page.

Don't forget to stop back on the 
17th, 18th, 19th 
for MORE SNEAK PEEKS 
of the November stamp set release. 
Very Merry Season
 AND... 

we'll show you the whole set on the 20th.

She's back! Guest Designer Jaclyn Miller is sharing FALL inspiration!

 
Check out today's 

project share

HERE 

We are super excited to have this lovely creatista with us this month. Her blog is full of inspiration. You must see.  

If you missed her Avocado Arts project on the 2nd, check it out HERE! 

Did you get your very own 3-D  

Durkey the Naked Turkey? 

Durkey the Naked Turkey formerly known as Dorky the Naked Turkey. But, not to be confused with his cousin, Geeky the Naked Turkey :)

If you're an Avocado Arts Club Member, he's all yours. Available to you in an .svg, .jpg and .pdf file format, complete with a full color tutorial. You can cut him on your favorite digital die cutting machine, or use the .pdf file and print him out on your favorite patterned paper. 

 Your choice, FREE!

Just email Lisa at 

lisah@avocadoarts.com

and we'll send out the link to 

download the FREE files 
within 24-48 hours.
   If you're not a member YET, you can still get the digital die cut files and give 

 Durkey the Naked Turkey 
a new home.
Here's how:
1. 
Join the Club TODAY! Go HERE to JOIN! Once you're all set up, we'll send the files FREE with your club purchase.
2. 
Pay full price later this month when we make it available for sale. The stamps are NOT included and believe me you're going to want the stamps. Just sayin' :)

Club membership has a 
TON of INCENTIVES. 
Check them out HERE.

It's all NEW! Super Sunday Project Inspiration with the Pit Crew TOO!

We are giving THANKS 

with the fabulous

PIT CREW. 

Check out what the ladies are sharing today using this months stamp set release 

Gobble Until You Wobble

Fresh Ideas for Fall Projects!

You don't want to miss!

Go. Go NOW!

Teri Anderson
Emily Branch

Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart
Julie Masse

Tomorrow, we're 
sharing more projects from
Jaclyn Miller

for even MORE inspiration!

Did you see THIS?

Durkey the Naked Turkey is BACK and He's Gone 3-D!

Would you like to make this?

You're very own 3-D  

Durkey the Naked Turkey! 

Durkey the Naked Turkey formerly known as Dorky the Naked Turkey. But, not to be confused with his cousin, Geeky the Naked Turkey :)

If you're an Avocado Arts Club Member, he's all yours. Available to you in an .svg, .jpg and .pdf file format, complete with the tutorial shown below. You can cut him on your favorite digital die cutting machine, or use the .pdf file and print him out on your favorite patterned paper. 

 Your choice, FREE!

Just email Lisa at 

lisah@avocadoarts.com

and we'll send out the link to 

download the FREE files 
within 24-48 hours.
   If you're not a member YET, you can still get the digital die cut files and give 

 Durkey the Naked Turkey 
a new home.

Here's how:
1. 
Join the Club TODAY! Go HERE to JOIN! Once you're all set up, we'll send the files FREE with your club purchase.
2. 
Pay full price later this month when we make it available for sale. The stamps are NOT included and believe me you're going to want the stamps. Just sayin' :)

Club membership has a 
TON of INCENTIVES. 
Check them out HERE.

Here's a little tutorial 
on how to make 
Durkey the Naked Turkey at home! 

Open and import the .svg file into your digital die cut machine software. The images have already been colorized for you to make it easy to identify them. Images shown have been opened using the Designer Edition Software on the Silhouette.

Prepare the image file to be cut in accordance with your digital die cut machine software. The example shown uses the Designer Edition Software on the Silhouette. In this software, you would need to highlight the images, open the "cut style" window" and click on "cut." This tells the machine to cut the image.

Line-up and adhere your paper to the mat for your machine. In the example shown, I have aligned all of the colored card stock at once on the mat using the grid lines that are provided on the Silhouette mat and screen. This allows me to cut every image in the exact color I want in one pass.

Watch it cut. Super fast. Durkey the Turkey is coming to LIFE!

Images cut perfectly. This card kit is sized to fit nicely inside an A-2 standard sized envelope. Don't forget to cut the RED tail feathers twice.

Using the Gobble Until You Wobble stamp set, add the tag, sentiments, leaf and feather images to the cardstock. Cut out the tag. Build Durkey the Naked Turkey and instantly you have a 3-D card that is super cute and ready to give!

Stay tuned tomorrow!
It's all NEW with the PIT CREW TOO!
More fabulous project designs using Gobble Until You Wobble!

-Lisa:)

What inspired Gobble Until You Wobble? A Challenge and a Give-Away! SAY WHAT?

Do you want to know what inspired the creation 

of this guy?

 

I call him  
Durkey the Naked Turkey.
Which in my head 
is a geeky turkey. 
I know it's silly, right?

Well, his creation into an illustrated character for the October stamp set was inspired by this carving I own.

AND...

This man I married :)

Pictured here in full VBS regalia. NOTE the glasses, tee hee! Never short of wanting to get in costume for all the kids, this man knows how to have fun!

Say WHAT? 
One might ask how does she get from this, to this, to this!

That's how inspiration works. You get crazy fun ideas from everything around you.

And then...creatista's like yourself create projects like this with our stamp sets.

So here's the CHALLENGE. Go. Create something stinkin' cute with Durkey the Naked Turkey!
Post it on our Facebook Page by October 12th, we'll pick a winner and send along a FREE stamp set mini for FUN!

Stay tuned tomorrow for more adventures with Durkey the Naked Turkey! And a Club Member FREEBIE.

-Lisa:)