Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Special Delivery FOR YOU! And... Something NEW is coming!

It's the 30th of the Month
and that means...
We're kicking off a NEW STAMP set with new projects from the
using the BRAND NE
February 2013
stamp set release
Special Delivery
February Stamp Set release
Digital Die Cuts that coordinate with Special Delivery

The Pit Crew is delivering some amazing projects to get the creative juices flowing. Check them out!

 Download the FREE Stamp Builder Tip Sheet for creative ways to stamp Special Delivery. You can download the FREE tip sheet

Stop back on February 1st, for MORE project inspiration from the Pit CREW
AND
We'll be announcing 
TWO NEW PIT CREW MEMBERS joining our TEAM!
We're so EXCITED! 
 

Friday, January 25, 2013

Happy Friday...and some special Thank You's

The Perfect Blend Stamp set this month has been a HOT and STEAMY one  :)

Amy Tsurata created this super cute card...in love with the paper-piecing! 


Guess what is inside...yep....a Starbucks Gift Card!  
Someone is going to be very happy when they open this card!



You can check out more of the details for this card on Amy's blog!!  
She is super talented and I love her style!

Some special Thank You's to..    





Aj Otto and Latisha Yoast have been with Avocado Arts since we launched 18 months ago.  They are two talented designers and I am very thankful for all of the work, time, effort, energy and enthusiasm put into the launch and building of Avocado Arts!  I want to wish them all the best and a huge Thank You again for everything!!  Love ya!!

~Michelle

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Our Guest Designers are the BEST!

We are so blessed to have Connie Mercer, creator of all things CRAFTY GOOD!

Her Vintage Flair inspired us this month and showed us all how our little ole stamps with a Vintage Twist.
  If you missed her last post 
you can check it out HERE! and
 HERE!
Go. Go NOW. It's AMAZING!
Here's a little re-cap of the goodness that she created. We decided to show you the details.



 Thank YOU Connie for joining us this month!
Next month's Guest Designer is...
ADDICTED to Paper and Stamps
she is...
Stephanie Washburn will be joining us on February 2 and 8th.
  
-Lisa
 

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

It's a Perfect Blend of Projects for Tuesday!

The Pit Crew Too is coming to you today with amazing projects to share using
Perfect Blend
How have YOU BEAN? Created with a watercolor twist. Super fun stacking with the coffee or tea mugs.
Check out today's 
Perfect Blend
Pit Crew Projects

Did you see our NEW Release?
Special Delivery
Clear photopolymer stamp set

Coordinating digital die cut file that can be cut on your favorite digital die cutting machine or HANDCUT using our .pdf printable file.
 Download the FREE Stamp Builder Tip Sheet for ideas on how to use this stamp set release. You can download the FREE tip sheet

Monday, January 21, 2013

FLICKR Fabulousness!

Did you KNOW we have an amazing pool of inspiration RIGHT HERE!

Check it out!

Each month we will pick some FLICKR Fabulousness right from our GROUP!
and
We'll showcase our customer projects right here on the blog  and GIVEAWAY STAMPS to the customers whose projects we post.

This month we are showcasing:
Amy Tsuruta who created this super cute card using one of our best selling stamp sets. SWEET TREAT SWEETIE!

Jessica created this super cute design using our ZIPnBY to Say Hi Set!

Julie Coyle created this super cute design using Sunshine and Smiles.
Creatista's, email michelle@avocadoarts.com and she'll send out your FREE stamps!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Introducing Special Delivery!

Introducing the 
February 2013 Release 
Special Delivery
Clear photopolymer stamp set

Coordinating digital die cut file that can be cut on your favorite digital die cutting machine or HANDCUT using our .pdf printable file.
 Download the FREE Stamp Builder Tip Sheet for ideas on how to use this stamp set release. You can download the FREE tip sheet

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Today we are sharing 
SNEAK PEEK #3
of the NEW February 2013
Stamp Set
SPECIAL DELIVERY!
The masking possibilities with the postage stamp are ENDLESS! The postage stamp has a hollowed-out center. Making it super simple to place images inside.
Check out some of these amazing MASKED projects using the hollowed out postage stamp.
Emily Branch used several images across a few of our set releases to MASK them into the postage stamp.

Ashley Harris masked the tea mug for this super cute frame style card.

Julie Masse masked the tea mug and made a postage stamp. CLEVER!

Full stamp set reveal, coordinating digital die cuts and FREE stamp set builder tip sheet TOMORROW! Stay tuned!
 

Friday, January 18, 2013

Special Delivery: Sneak Peek #2

Today we are sharing 
SNEAK PEEK #2
of the NEW February 2013
Stamp Set
SPECIAL DELIVERY!
 Check out these super cute projects using this sneak peek.

Kelley Eubanks used the cancelled postage to make this clean and simple creation.
Winner! Winner!
Here are the winners from the blog hop.
 Pamela Romero
Terri Davenport
LeAnn Snappy Scrappy
and
Billie A.
email Michelle at 
michelle@avocadoarts.com with your address and she'll get the stamp set mini out to you! 

Another sneak peek tomorrow. Stay tuned! 
 

Thursday, January 17, 2013

February SNEAK PEEKS start TODAY! Check it out!

Today we are sharing 
SNEAK PEEKS
of the NEW February 2013
Stamp Set
SPECIAL DELIVERY!
 Check out these super cute projects using this sneak peek.
Emily Leiphart brings the mama and baby bird together in this super cute card creation!
Teri Anderson mixes it up with the baby bird in flight! Stinkin' Cute.
Winner! Winner!
Here are the winners from the blog hop.
 Pamela Romero
Terri Davenport
LeAnn Snappy Scrappy
and
Billie A.
email Michelle at 
michelle@avocadoarts.com with your address and she'll get the stamp set mini out to you! 
 

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

It's a Special BLEND Delivered Just for YOU!

SPECIAL DELIVERY! It's the 15th of the Month
and that means...
MORE fabulous projects tp share from the ENTIRE
Pit Crew Today, they are sharing a project using the current months stamp set release
and
sneak peeks of the

February 2013 Stamp Set Release

Special Delivery

Wanna see Special Delivery
 Go NOW and...Check out the Pit Crew's Projects!
We are giving away FOUR 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 February stamp set release.
Special Delivery
AND... 
we'll show you the whole set on the 20th. 
-Lisa


Tuesday, January 8, 2013

She's BACK with MORE Crafty Goodies to Share!

She's Connie Mercer
 
If you missed her last post 
you can check it out HERE!
We asked Connie to make two projects to share this month and WHOOSH! She created much, much more!
You should see what Connie has created using what's pictured BELOW!

Check out what Connie is sharing with YOU today! RIGHT HERE!
Go. Go NOW. It's AMAZING!
-Lisa