Avocado Arts

Pleasanton, California, March 16th and 17th.

Savannah O'Gwynn

Tomorrow, we have this months
Guest Designer
Becky Olsen
back with us for even
MORE inspiration!

Here's a little project to get the
March MOJO going!

Super simple to make. The "Lucky to Have You" stamp makes a great background builder stamp and fits perfectly in a 1" hole punch.

Visit us in PORTLAND, OREGON this weekend!

2012-03-05T11:38:00.000-05:00

Visit us this weekend,
March 9 and 10th at the
CKC-Portland Scrapbook Convention

Also coming in March...

Join us in

and register to take this class with us.
There are TWO workshops!
The class includes the
Wishes and Kind Thoughts.

Link to register for the class offered on the 16th.

Link to register for the class offered on the 17th.


This class is being offered in PLEASANTON taught by Michelle Ogdahl. While we are on tour across the country, we will be teaching workshops! Check out this super cute 6 x 12 scrapbook layout project that will be our first project. The class includes the Wishes and Kind Thoughts stamp set. You are not going to want to miss this one. It's designed to be chock full of technique just for you by yours truly. Tons of tips and tricks. Super fun! It's not only a scrapbook layout. It can be a home decor piece or an oversized card. OPTIONS. OPTIONS. CHECK OUT our complete TOUR SCHEDULE!

A little Sunday Inspiration!

2012-03-04T00:00:00.001-05:00

Meet Bertie the ChickPea!
She's a cute little Chick with some nerdy girl glasses and she's perfect for your springtime projects.

This set comes with a separate WING you can add on to Bertie.

Check out the nerdy girl glasses on the smaller egg that comes in the

Springtime Celebrations set

The glasses are available as a bonus digicut in the

March Digital files.

Check it out!

You'll also notice a few more details have been added to the digital files. LIKE: Bertie the ChickPeas eyes and other cut outs within the stamped images.

I Spy...Avocado Arts in the NEW issue of TAKE TEN Magazine!

2012-03-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?
Our very own AJ Otto is in the brand new
Spring 2012 Issue of TAKE TEN

You can find AJ's projects using Avocado Arts on pages 4, 7, 29 and 93.

Check it out!

On Newstands NOW!

She's Bringing the Spring as this month's Guest Designer!

2012-03-02T00:00:00.000-05:00

We are LUCKY to have...
Becky Olsen
Joining us this month as our Guest Designer.

Hi! my name is
Becky Olsen and...
I am so excited to be a guest designer for Avocado Arts this month! I love getting inky and my theory about crafting is "The one who is the dirtiest had the most fun!" I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to make something almost everyday. I love that feeling of finishing a new projects and stepping back to admire it and appreciate how good it feels to have accomplished something. I enjoy a very loving and supportive home with a husband that will let me ask him one-hundred times how something looks and he will reply with kind and encouraging words. We have four children in our home still, 3 of them are students at the University of Utah and the fourth is a sophomore in High School. There are also two enormous dogs nicknamed the "bad babies" and one large, black cat that is great at sitting on my lap when I am at the computer. When I am not at home enjoying time with my family, crafting or hanging out at Pinterest, I can usually be found on the tennis court hitting a ball and laughing with friends or taking a hike on the steep trails of the local hills, outside is one of my favorite places to be. I get my inspiration for my projects from my very busy life and take time everyday to appreciate what a lucky girl I am.

We are so happy to have Becky sharing her creativity with us this month!

Check out all her fabulous work HERE!
Becky will be sharing more of her fabulous creations using

Springtime Celebrations

on the 8th of this month.
You're just going to love what she has planned!

Check her out!

Becky Olsen

It's March 1st and Springy and Fresh and NEW!

2012-03-01T00:00:00.001-05:00

It's all new with the PIT CREW!
Check out our NEW RELEASE

Springtime Celebrations
How about a little inspiration to start March off on a fresh note.

It's all new from the PIT CREW today!

Link to register for the class offered on the 24th.

Haven't joined in the fun, yet?
Subscribe to our auto-delivery club today!
Lots of perks for club members! Check it out!

Check out the bonus DigiCut. Glasses to coordinate with Bertie the ChickPea

Check out the DigiCut file available that coordinates with this months set.

Our March Guest Designer, Becky Olsen will be joining us tomorrow and you are going to LOVE what she has created.

Becky Olsen

It's and all NEW kind of WEDNESDAY with the Pit Crew!

2012-02-29T00:00:00.001-05:00

It's the 29th of the Month

and in a Leap Year that means...

Another fabulous project share from the

Pit Crew
We're feeling the SPRING

using the BRAND NEW March stamp set release
Springtime Celebrations

You are GOING TO LOVE what the Pit Crew has to share today! Check them out!

Don't forget to stop back on March 1st
TOMORROW!
with more SPRING inspiration
from the Pit Crew.
and
our March Guest Designer
Becky Olsen
will be joining us on the 2nd
-Lisa

Want to win a FREE stamp set?

2012-02-28T00:00:00.000-05:00

Today and through the weekend we are a prize sponsor for the challenge going on over at the

RIBBON CAROUSEL

Check it out!

Participate in the challenge for a chance to win a stamp set!

Don't forget:

It's all new with the Pit Crew TOMORROW!

Come see us at the Scrapbook Expo in Anaheim. Show starts tomorrow!

2012-02-23T08:10:00.000-05:00

Avocado Arts is in California RIGHT NOW!
Join us at the Scrapbook Expo
Show starts tomorrow!
We'll be at the CROP TONIGHT!

Join us for our first show of the year in
Anaheim California, February 24th - 26th

and register to take this class with us.
There are THREE workshops!

There is still time to register!

Link to register for the class offered on the 25th.

Link to register for the class offered on the 26th.

You're going to love this fun class. -Lisa

Visit us in the booth
for make n take fun!

We'll be traveling the country this year to see you! CHECK OUT the entire TOUR SCHEDULE HERE!

The Pit Crew is all NEW Today! Four Fabulous New Projects!

2012-02-22T00:00:00.002-05:00

Check out the fabulous projects

our new Pit Crew ladies

have to share with you today.

There rockin' the inspiration today with all new projects using

this months stamp set release

Wishes and Kind Thoughts

Go check them out!

AJ Otto
Emily Branch
Kimberly Crawford
Kelley Eubanks

Savannah O'Gwynn

How about a little more project inspiration

to end February on a fun note!

Isn't he the cutest owl EVER?

A HUGE Thank you to our February Guest Designer

2012-02-21T00:00:00.000-05:00

THANK YOU!

Cristina Kowalczyk

for being our

February Guest Designer.

Here's a little recap of

Christina's
SUPER THOUGHTFUL projects

she shared with us this month.

Super cute colors for Spring. We just loved how Cristina paired the umbrella with Raincoat Roger.

Perfectly Sweet! Check out how Cristina used the rope for the wishing well and made it into stems to create this petite bouquet. CLEVER!

Brilliant! Christina stamped the top of the wishing well four times and paired it with the umbrella handle to make a unique umbrella image.

Aren't these the cutest umbrellas!

We feel blessed that Cristina shared her talents with us this month. Thank You Cristina!

Next Months Guest Designer is...
Becky Olsen

We are excited to have Becky joining us on the 2nd and 8th of February.

It's the March Stamp Set Reveal Wahoo Day!

2012-02-20T00:00:00.000-05:00

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

Presenting the

March 2012 stamp set
Springtime Celebrations

4 x 6 clear photopolymer stamp set.
Subscribe NOW!

This set has already started shipping to our subscribers.

YOU CAN GET YOURS TOO!

CHECK IT OUT

Our monthly sets are ALWAYS available and the price NEVER changes. They never retire.

Join us tomorrow for our February Guest Designer, Christina Kowalczyk, 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. TA DA!... BECKY OLSEN)

Join us on the 22nd when the Pit Crew Too will be sharing more February project inspiration with us!

This stamp set is so super fun! Check out the JellyBeans. You're going to want to get the January stamp set to go with it. How fun is that!

Sneaky Peeky #3

2012-02-19T00:00:00.001-05:00

Introducing...
Springtime Celebrations
Sneak Peek #3 of the March 2012 stamp set release:

Meet Bertie the ChickPea. Isn't she the cutest. The wing is a separate stamp to build with. Perfect for sending a springtime message to someone you haven't see in awhile!

March Sneak Peek #2

2012-02-18T00:00:00.000-05:00

Introducing...
Springtime Celebrations
Sneak Peek #2 of the March 2012 stamp set release:

Flowers and clovers and celebrations, perfect for Springtime stamping!

March Sneak Peek Time!

2012-02-17T08:11:00.000-05:00

Introducing...
Springtime Celebrations
Sneak Peek #1 of the March 2012 stamp set release:

The ever popular chevron design is back and it is an EGGCELLENT choice for the SPRING. This 15 piece stamp set is perfect for all your Springtime crafting. Hint: You'll want to use the jar in the January set for the JELLYBEANS that come in this brand new March set.

It's all New with the Pit Crew and We're feelin' the Spring!

2012-02-15T00:00:00.001-05:00

It's the 15th of the Month

and that means...

Another fabulous project share
for the very first time from the
ENTIRE

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

Wishes and Kind Thoughts

and
sneak peeks of the
March 2012 Stamp Set Release
Springtime Celebrations

Wanna see
Springtime Celebrations?
Go NOW and...
Check out the Pit Crew's Projects!

Don't forget to stop back on the
17th, 18th, 19th
for MORE SNEAK PEEKS
of the March stamp set release.
Springtime Celebration
AND...

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

The March stamp set starts shipping to subscribers on the 25th.

-Lisa

2012-02-13T10:48:00.000-05:00

We just love
Cristina Kowalczyk!
She is sharing another super cute bonus project today on her blog. Check it out!
HERE

Saturday Project Inspiration with DigiCuts!

2012-02-11T00:00:00.000-05:00

Saturday! Wahoo! for Saturday!

Here's a little project to get the weekend mojo going!

Check out this "Wishing Well" creation using the DigiCut file that coordinates with this months stamp set.
Click HERE to check it out!

Digital Die Cut files that coordinate perfectly with our stamps.

Check out how the wishing well is die cut so the patterned paper can show through. In the die cut files you have the option to cut the bricks out, or leave them in.

Wanna Join Us for a Class?

2012-02-10T00:00:00.004-05:00

Avocado Arts is going on Tour in 2012

CHECK OUT the TOUR SCHEDULE HERE!

While we are on tour across the country, we will be teaching workshops! Check out this super cute 6 x 12 scrapbook layout project that will be our first project. The class includes the
"MY WISH FOR YOU" stamp set. You are not going to want to miss this one. It's designed to be chock full of technique just for you by yours truly. Tons of tips and tricks. Super fun!

It's not only a
scrapbook layout.

It can be a home decor piece
or an oversized card.

OPTIONS. OPTIONS.

Join us at our first show in Anaheim California, February 24th - 26th

and register to take this class with us. There are only TWO workshops available and
they are filling up fast so register today !

Link to register for the class offered on the 24th.

Link to register for the class offered on the 25th.

This class will be offered in ANAHEIM taught by Michelle Ogdahl.

Join us at our first show in Pleasanton, California, March 16th and 17th.

and register to take this class with us.
There are TWO workshops!
The class includes the
Wishes and Kind Thoughts.

Link to register for the class offered on the 16th.

Link to register for the class offered on the 17th.


This class is being offered in PLEASANTON taught by Michelle Ogdahl.

She's Back with us and She has a Paper Secret!

2012-02-08T00:00:00.005-05:00

Welcome Back
Cristina Kowalczyk
with a super cute
project share today!

We are THRILLED to have Christina sharing her creativity with us this month!

Check out all her fabulous work HERE!
Missed Cristina's project on the 2nd? No worries. We'll be re-capping her creativity right here on the blog on the 21st.

In the meantime you can check out her projects on our

PINTEREST page.
and
HERE!
Her project share with us on the 2nd inspired me to create this:

-Lisa

It's all NEW with the PIT CREW TOO. MORE project inspiration

2012-02-07T00:00:00.002-05:00

Need a little kick in the
MOJO today?

Check out today's
FABULOUS PROJECTS

with the Pit Crew using

this months stamp set release

Wishes and Kind Thoughts

Savannah O'Gwynn

Tomorrow, we have this months
Guest Designer
Cristina Kowalczyk
back with us for even
MORE inspiration!

Here's a little project MOJO to get you started!

Check out the watering can. It's a super cute digital die cut. Available on our website.

We have a big PAPER SECRET :)

2012-02-02T07:08:00.000-05:00

Big HONKIN' Welcome to...
Cristina Kowalczyk

Hi! my name is Cristina Kowalczyk.
I have been stamping since 2009, and my work has been widely published in Paper Crafts and CARDS magazines. I was the Paper Crafts’ 2011 Gallery Idol as well as a member of Paper Crafts’ 2011 Stamping Royalty and have served on design teams ranging from Clear & Simple Stamps to Wplus9 Design Studio. I live with my husband and daughter in the western suburbs of Chicago. I am also the author of two books -- a short story collection called Come Together, Fall Apart and a novel entitled The World in Half – and is at work on a third.

We are THRILLED to have Christina sharing her creativity with us this month!

Check out all her fabulous work HERE!
Cristina will be sharing more of her fabulous creations using

Wishes and Kind Thoughts

on the 8th.
You're just going to love what she has planned!

Check her out!

Cristina Kowalczyk

February 1st! WHAT? Can only mean one thing...

2012-02-01T00:00:00.001-05:00

It's all new with the PIT CREW!
Check out our NEW RELEASE

Wishes and Kind Thoughts
How about a little inspiration to start February off with a little touch of whimsy.

It's all new from the PIT CREW today!

Haven't joined in the fun, yet?

Subscribe to our auto-delivery club today!
Lots of perks for club members! Check it out!

Check out the DigiCut file available that coordinates with this months set.

Lot's of new cutting opportunities with this digital file. Check out the wishing well.

Our February Guest Designer, Cristina Kowalczyk will be joining us tomorrow and you are going to LOVE what she has created to share...

Cristina Kowalczyk

Prepare for the "Awesomeness" that is the Pit Crew (said in my best Jack Black, Kung Fu Panda voice :)

2012-01-30T00:00:00.000-05:00

It's the 30th of the Month

and that means...

Another fabulous project share from the

Pit Crew
It's all about wishing you

All Things Wonderful
using the BRAND NEW
February stamp set release
Wishes and Kind Thoughts

You are GOING TO LOVE what the Pit Crew has to shared today! Check them out!

Don't forget to stop back on February 1st
as we ring in the NEW YEAR with
MORE Wishes and Kind Thoughts
from the Pit Crew.
and
our February Guest Designer
Cristina Kowalczyk
will be joining us on the 7th!
-Lisa

I Spy...Avocado Arts in the NEW issue of CARDS Magazine!

2012-01-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

Check out Julia Stainton

on page 29

of the

February 2012 issue of

CARDS Magazine!

On Newstands NOW!

using

ZipnBy to Say Hi!

The whole issue is stunning!

Check it out!

How cool is this! Julia stamped the images on canvas.

Blog HOPPIN' with Paper Crafts Magazine and a Giveaway!

2012-01-27T06:00:00.002-05:00

Check out the fabulous blog hop going on over at
Paper Crafts Connection
TODAY!

Four of our talented Pit Crew Chicks were invited to participate in the
Stamp It 3 Ways Blog Hop.

That's Emily's cute card using Avocado Arts, right there on the cover.

Kimberly Crawford

Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart

Julia Stainton

and...

Emily Leiphart

is featuring our very own

HELLO FRIEND!

stamp set.

Check out her SUPER
clever card creation.
Make sure you head over to the Paper Crafts Connection blog to see the whole view.
and...
Check out her COVER creation on
MOXIE FAB WORLD
TODAY!

PaperCrafts is giving away the HELLO FRIEND set as part of a HUGE giveaway package.

HELLO! Check out how she used the lamp base to create this super trendy border!

Wahoo to the WHO you say? Check this out...

2012-01-24T08:30:00.000-05:00

I Spy AJ OTTO on page 25 of the latest issue of

Just Cards Magazine!

using

Sunshine and Smiles.

Want to learn how

she created this?

Check it out!

Super cute and colorful card creation using the June 2011 set: Sunshine and Smiles.

AJ used her standard circles nestabilities to create the start of the shape-and stamped the blue all around the die.

Then, she just repeated the patterned with each color to create the rainbow.

How fun and easy is that! Enjoy!

-Lisa

It's all NEW with the PIT CREW TOO. MORE project inspiration!

2012-01-22T00:00:00.000-05:00

Check out the fabulous projects

our new Pit Crew ladies

have to share with you today.

There rockin' the inspiration today with all new projects using

this months stamp set release

Sweet Treat Sweetie

Go check them out!

AJ Otto
Emily Branch
Kimberly Crawford
Kelley Eubanks

Savannah O'Gwynn

How about a little eye candy to get you started!

A simple, cute little tag made out of an old library card. Check out the digital die cut I used for the thermometer! NO FUSSY CUTTING. Wahoo! Check out our digicuts HERE.

A Big Thank you to January Guest Designer Vera Yates

2012-01-21T10:17:00.000-05:00

A Big THANK YOU!

to Vera Yates

for being our

January Guest Designer.

Here's a little recap of

Vera's SUPER SWEET projects

she shared with us this month.

So simple and sweet.

Look at all the lovely masking Vera did in the jar. Perfectly Perfect!

Just TeaRiffic!

We are thrilled that Vera shared her talents with us this month. Thank You Vera!

Next Months Guest Designer is...
Cristina Kowalczyk

We are excited to have Cristina joining us on the 2nd and 8th of February.

and...
our newest PIT CREW members will be sharing some "awesomesauce" project inspiration with us tomorrow. You're not going to want to miss what they are sharing! It all starts right her on the blog.
-Lisa

It's February 2012 Stamp Set Reveal Day! Wahoo!

2012-01-20T07:44:00.000-05:00

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

Presenting the

February 2012 stamp set

Wishes and Kind Thoughts

4 x 6 clear photopolymer stamp set.
Subscribe NOW!

This set has already started shipping to our subscribers.

YOU CAN GET YOURS TOO!

CHECK IT OUT

Our monthly sets are ALWAYS available and the price NEVER changes. They never retire.

Join us tomorrow for our January Guest Designer, VERA YATES, 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. TA DA!... Cristina Kowalczyk)

Also this weekend, the PIT CREW will be sharing more fabulous project inspiration with us!


Loaded with versatility and simple, clean sentiments you will use over and over again. Remember the Jar from the January set? Wouldn't those flower blossoms look fabulous in there? Enjoy! -Lisa

2012-01-19T00:00:00.000-05:00

Introducing...

Wishes and Kind Thoughts
Sneak Peek #3 of the February 2012 stamp set release:


The wishing will is perfect for coloring and paper piecing. It also looks smashing on it's own. There are three interchangeable pieces that can be hung from the wishing well: a flower, a bucket and a heart.

Tomorrow is the full REVEAL!

Later this week, we'll be re-capping all of the amazing projects this months Guest Designer, VERA YATES shared with us.

Enjoy! -Lisa

Sneak Peek into the February stamp set. DAY TWO!

2012-01-18T08:07:00.000-05:00

Introducing...

Wishes and Kind Thoughts
Sneak Peek #2 of the February 2012 stamp set release:


This set has many "go to" images and sentiments that you can use over and over, endless combinations.

Enjoy! -Lisa

The February Stamp Set sneak peeks are starting today!

2012-01-17T00:00:00.000-05:00

Introducing...

Wishes and Kind Thoughts
Sneak Peek #1 of the February 2012 stamp set release:

Check out this cute little nerdy owl all dressed up in his raincoat. Meet RainCoat Roger!

All New with the WHOLE PIT CREW and February stamp set Sneak Peeks

2012-01-15T00:00:00.000-05:00

It's the 15th of the Month

and that means...

Another fabulous project share
for the very first time from the
ENTIRE

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

Sweet Treat Sweetie

and
sneak peeks of the
February 2012 Stamp Set Release

Wishes and Kind Thoughts

Wanna see
Wishes and Kind Thoughts?
Go NOW and...
Check out the Pit Crew's Projects!

Don't forget to stop back on the
17th, 18th, 19th
for MORE SNEAK PEEKS
of the February stamp set release.
Wishes and Kind Thoughts
AND...

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

The February stamp set starts shipping to subscribers on the 25th.

-Lisa

To Fussy Cut or to NOT Fussy Cut...Check out this Sweet Treat Sweetie Inspiration!

2012-01-11T08:57:00.000-05:00

Just a quick little post to

make your day a little sweeter.

Check out how the Strike a Pose stamp fits right into the game spinner die cut!

A little Sweet Treat Sweetie inspiration to get your creative day started. Check out the game spinner dial from the Strike a Pose set. It's a digital die cut file that coordinates with the stamp and we'll be offering it up on our website VERY SOON!

No more fussy cutting...

Also, in other news...

Avocado Arts is going on Tour in 2012
CHECK OUT the TOUR SCHEDULE HERE!

It's not only a

scrapbook layout.

It can be a home decor piece
or an oversized card.

OPTIONS. OPTIONS.

Join us at our first show in Anaheim California, February 24th - 26th

and register to take this class with us. There are THREE workshops!

Link to register for the class offered on the 24th.

Link to register for the class offered on the 25th.

Link to register for the class offered on the 26th.

We're going on TOUR! Come Create with US!

2012-01-10T09:02:00.000-05:00

Avocado Arts is going on Tour in 2012
CHECK OUT the TOUR SCHEDULE HERE!

While we are on tour across the country, we will be teaching workshops! Check out this super cute 6 x 12 scrapbook layout project that will be our first project. The class includes the "MY WISH FOR YOU" stamp set. You are not going to want to miss this one. It's designed to be chock full of technique just for you by yours truly. Tons of tips and tricks. Super fun!

It's not only a
scrapbook layout.

It can be a home decor piece
or an oversized card.

OPTIONS. OPTIONS.

Join us at our first show in Anaheim California, February 24th - 26th

and register to take this class with us. There are THREE workshops!

Link to register for the class offered on the 24th.

Link to register for the class offered on the 25th.

Link to register for the class offered on the 26th.

You're going to love this fun class. -Lisa

We are still RINGING in the NEW with more project inspiration from Ling!

2012-01-08T00:00:00.002-05:00

Vera Yates
She's back with us today!
To share another amazing project using

SWEET TREAT SWEETIE
We are THRILLED to have Vera sharing her creativity with us this month!

Check out her Super Sweet Project!

Vera Yates

Just in case you missed her projects earlier this week, check them out HERE.
and HERE.

TODAY is the DAY! And it's all new with the Pit Crew

2012-01-07T00:00:00.000-05:00

Check out the fabulous projects

our new Pit Crew ladies

have to share with you today.

We asked these ladies to join our FABULOUS PIT CREW so that we could have more project inspiration to share with you throughout the month.

Check out their

projects using

this months stamp set release

Sweet Treat Sweetie

and the October 2011 Stamp Set "Ho Ho's and Holiday Blessings"

Savannah O'Gwynn

Tomorrow, we have this months
Guest Designer
VERA YATES
back with us for even
MORE inspiration!

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!

2012-01-06T08:42:00.000-05:00

Our FOUR new

PIT CREW

designers

are sharing their

FABULOUS projects

TOMORROW!

You are not going to want to miss what these ladies have to share tomorrow.

Bookmark and check them out:

Inspiration from Club Member Julie Coyle

2012-01-05T10:32:00.000-05:00

I am so excited to show you a few projects that

Avocado Arts Stamp Club member,

Julie Coyle, has made and shared with me!

She is one talented and creative lady.

I was honored to have Julie help out in the Avocado Arts booth

at two Wisconsin stamp shows in 2011.

She has become a great friend of mine!

Here is just a sample of what Julie has created

with her monthly stamp sets:

Created with the June 2011 Stamp Set "Sunshine and Smiles"

Created with the August 2011 Stamp Set "Zip N By to Say Hi"

Created with the September 2011 Stamp Set "Thankful for You"

Incredible creativity and inspiration Julie!

~Michelle

Ring-a-LING. Yep, we've got HER and she's this months Guest Designer!

2012-01-02T00:00:00.001-05:00

Big HONKIN' Welcome to...
Vera Yates

Hi! my name is Vera Wirianta Yates or you can also call me by my nickname, Ling.
I am originally from Indonesia

and now live in Texas.

My journey in paper crafting started in 1996 when I attended my first scrapbook class and soon after I started teaching scrapbook and card making classes. Then, I took a couple years break from paper crafting and seriously get into card making after making it into Paper Crafts Gallery Idol Top 5 in 2010. Since then I've been very blessed to be designing for some fabulous companies and have my work published. I love colors and pretty papers. Colors make me happy. And you can find me sharing my love for card making on my blog Ling's Design Studio.

I am thrilled and honored to be invited as
guest designer for Avocado Arts.
Thank you Lisa and the team for having me. :)

We are THRILLED to have Vera sharing her creativity with us this month!

Check out all her fabulous work HERE!
Check out this awesomesauce card she created just for our blog!

We love how Vera used the Love Thermometer over layers of washi tape to make this simply sweet card very eye catching.

Vera will be sharing more of her fabulous creations using Sweet Treat Sweetie
on the 8th.
You're just going to love what she has planned!

Check her out!

Vera Yates

Ringing in the NEW YEAR with the super CREATIVE Pit Crew!

2012-01-01T01:26:00.001-05:00

It's 2012.
What!
Yep, it's January 2012. Holy Guacamole check out the brand new stamp set release. Our FIRST one of the NEW YEAR.

Sweet Treat Sweetie

How about a little inspiration to start the NEW YEAR off on a creative note.

It's all new from the PIT CREW today!

Brrr! and the Nerdy Snow Peeps

Haven't joined in the fun, yet?

Subscribe to our auto-delivery club today!
Lots of perks for club members! Check it out!

Check out the DigiCut file available that coordinates with this months set.

Back in November we announced some big NEWS! Today, it's official! Our fabulous NEW PIT CREW members have joined us.

These super creative ladies will be sharing project inspiration starting January 7.

Check them out:

Our January Guest Designer, Vera Yates will be joining us tomorrow and you are going to LOVE what she has created to share...

Vera Yates

2011-12-30T00:00:00.002-05:00

It's the 30th of the Month

and that means...

Another fabulous project share from the

Pit Crew
It's all about the
Sweets and LOVE!
using the BRAND NEW
January stamp set release
Sweet Treat Sweetie

You are GOING TO LOVE what the Pit Crew has to shared today! Check them out!

Don't forget to stop back on January 1st
as we ring in the NEW YEAR with
MORE Sweet Treat Sweetie
from the Pit Crew.
and
our NEWEST PIT CREW ladies will be joining us on the 7th showcasing their very first projects with us using
SWEET TREAT SWEETIE!

Truly grateful and thank you...

2011-12-29T12:04:00.001-05:00

THANK YOU FOR AN INCREDIBLE YEAR!

The New Year is fast approaching and what a ride it has been for all of us at Avocado Arts since we launched in May! While traveling the US, sharing Avocado Arts at over 14 stamp and scrap shows, I have met some pretty amazing people! We have been blessed with many of YOU joining our Stamp Club and we wanted to say Thank You for that! I have enjoyed seeing your creations as you post them here on Facebook and on our Flickr group! Here are just a few of the many wonderful people I met along the way:

I am beyond thrilled to tell you that we have 25-30 shows on the calendar for 2012 with 2 BIG show circuits! I am very excited to be teaching workshops and classes at some of these locations. All of the information will be revealed, including the show dates/locations next week on our blog and on our website. I will be looking for booth helpers at the shows...so if you are a club member, you might be getting a call from me :)

Our Pit Crew DT began with 5 amazing and talented ladies, AJ Otto,

Latisha Yoast, Becky Oehlers, Julia Stainton and Kimberly Crawford.

They have already been featured in national magazines, such as Paper Crafts and Take Ten, showcasing Avocado Arts in their projects! WOWZA LADIES!!!!!

On January 1st, our Avocado Arts family will be growing with the addition of 4 incredible ladies...Savannah O'Gwynn, Emily Leiphart, Kelley Eubanks and Emily Branch! This outstanding team has a LOT in store for YOU in 2012!

I wanted to say a special THANK YOU to Lisa Hetrick,

the graphic designer and Creative Director for Avocado Arts.

Her amazing designs have shaped the "look" of Avocado Arts...all I can say is the stamp sets just get better and better each month and you are going to be thrilled with what we have in store for you in 2012!

(On a side note, our stamp sets are designed and manufactured-in the USA- at least 3 to 6 months before their release date-so if there is something you would like to see, make sure and email me right away).

I am so extremely grateful for the growth and success of Avocado Arts in 2011, for the ladies that make up our Avocado Arts team/family, for the incredible people I have met throughout the US this year and will meet in months to come in 2012, for the friendships that have been formed and the friendships that are on the horizon. Finally, I am blessed to have an amazing support system of family and friends that keep me going strong, each and every day!

My Mom and Dad

My boys and hubby

My best friend, Andrea

Thank you for being a part of this journey!

HERE IS TO A SUCCESSFUL, FUN

and FABULOUS NEW YEAR!!!!

~Michelle

Stampy COOLNESS!

2011-12-28T08:00:00.001-05:00

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS?

Our very own Becky Oehlers and Latisha Yoast are in this brand new special publication!

Check out Latisha on page 39 and Becky on page 127.

You're going to want to go and visit the

PaperCrafts Connection Blog

TODAY!

for some cool project inspiration from Jennifer McGuire and a chance to WIN TWO

Avocado Arts stamp sets.

GO NOW!

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-24T00:00:00.000-05:00

We wish you all a

very Merry Christmas!

-Lisa and Michelle

A Big Thank you to December Guest Designer Julie Lacey

2011-12-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

A Big THANK YOU!
to Julie Lacey
for being our
December Guest Designer.

Here's a little recap of
Julie's Snowy projects
she shared with us this month.

Just love how Julie put the snowman stick arms inside the body. CLEVER and CUTE!

The popped up hat and tie really helped to build this cute little snow peep.

Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th of every month! That's when we feature our Guest Designer.

NEXT MONTH:

Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th, right here on the blog!
Our First Guest Designer of the new year is...
Vera Yates

She has some amazing projects and we are excited to have her with us sharing some Sweet Treat Sweetie project fun!
-Lisa

January 2012 Stamp Set Reveal Day! WAHOO!

2011-12-20T08:41:00.002-05:00

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

Presenting the
January 2012 stamp set
Sweet Treat Sweetie

4 x 6 clear photopolymer stamp set.
Subscribe NOW!

This set will start shipping on December 27th to our subscribers.

YOU CAN GET YOURS TOO!

CHECK IT OUT

Our monthly sets are ALWAYS available and the price NEVER changes. They never retire.

Sweet Treat Sweetie Sneak Peek #4

2011-12-19T07:00:00.000-05:00

Last day of Sneak Peeks of...

Sweet Treat Sweetie
Sneak Peek #4 of the January 2012 stamp set release:
A must have for all the sweeties in your life!

Perfect little cup of tea for your Valentine or anytime!

2011-12-18T07:00:00.002-05:00

Introducing...

Sweet Treat Sweetie
Sneak Peek #3 of the January 2012 stamp set release:
A must have for all the sweeties in your life!

The candy hearts and sentiments are separate stamps and completely interchangeable. The whimsical jar image will become a staple image in sets to come over the next few months. We have lots of fillable elements planned!

Sweet Treat Sweetie Sneak Peek #2

2011-12-17T08:07:00.001-05:00

Introducing...

Sweet Treat Sweetie
Sneak Peek #2 of the January 2012 stamp set release:
Perfect for all the sweeties in your life!

The cupcake heart and candle stamps are interchangeable. You can use them alone or as toppers. The happy birthday sentiment is a stamp staple needed to make a quick and easy birthday card. The XO border builder is perfect for valentine or anytime you want to say you love someone.

Sneak Peekin' the January Set

2011-12-16T09:24:00.000-05:00

There are so many great combinations of stamps in this set that we had to start the sneak peeks a day early.
Introducing...

Sweet Treat Sweetie
Sneak Peek #1 of the January 2012 stamp set release:
Perfect for all the sweeties in your life!

2011-12-15T00:00:00.001-05:00

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 stamp set release

Brrr! and the Nerdy SnowPeeps

and a
sneak peek of the
January 2012 Stamp Set Release

Sweet Treat Sweetie

Wanna see
Sweet Treat Sweetie
Go NOW and...
Check out the Pit Crew's Projects!

Don't forget to stop back on the
17th, 18th, 19th
for MORE SNEAK PEEKS
of the January stamp set release.
Sweet Treat Sweetie
AND...

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

The January stamp set starts shipping to subscribers on the 25th. HOW COOL IS THAT?

-Lisa

15 Days Until Christmas...

2011-12-10T07:51:00.000-05:00

...and I'm still working on my cards...

How about you?

(we interrupt this scrappy Saturday for ...)

Here's a little inspiration to fire up your Creativity!

Super simple card, using an Avocado Arts custom die cut card design, The snow peep was cut using the digital cut files that coordinate with this set. We have more digital cut file plans for 2012. Do you like it? Drop us an email and let us know. lisah@avocadoarts.com

-Enjoy, Lisa :)

Julie Lacey is BACK with a super SNOWY project!

2011-12-08T00:00:00.000-05:00

Check out Avocado Arts December Guest Designer Julie Lacey's creativity today on her blog

Julie Lacey
We love her style and you will too!

Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th of every month! That's when we feature our Guest Designer.

You can see Julie's post here:

Julie Lacey

Save Money with the NEW Avocado Arts Membership options

2011-12-06T09:49:00.001-05:00

Avocado Arts Club Members receive extra benefits for subscribing and
some new money-saving options!!

Here's just a few of the benefits...

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF THE
NEXT MONTHS SET:

All members receive an emailed preview of the next months set on the 15th of every month. That's five whole days before the general public is able to get a glimpse of the new set! Our stamp sets are made in the USA
and they NEVER retire!

INSPIRATION for your PROJECTS:

Our Avocado Arts Pit Crew (design team) shares approximately 31 projects per month on their blogs. Also, you will receive an EXCLUSIVE full-color tips, tricks and techniques inspiration sheet emailed directly to you around the 1st of every month with more project inspiration and ideas.

NEW!!!! Save $$ and receive FREE stamps

when you subscribe for

6 months or 12 months

(available to NEW subscribers or current subscribers who want to commit to the plan)

Current Month-to-Month Plan:

No Commitment plan- you have the option of skipping any month you choose
Receive priority shipping status

Receive a FREE exclusive stamp set with your 6th month shipment

(without skipping anytime
during those 6 months)

Receive our Exclusive Avocado Arts Anniversary stamp set

FREE with your 12th month shipment
(without skipping anytime
during those 12 months)

You may skip a month and you have 8 days to let us know-
email michelle@avocadoarts.com by the 23rd of each month

$19.99 monthly US

$21.99 monthly outside of the US

NEW!! Subscribe for 6 consecutive months:

Receive a 6% discount on each stamp set

Automatically be billed monthly and receive priority shipping status

Receive a FREE exclusive stamp set with your 6 month shipment

(No Skips allowed)

$18.99 monthly US

$20.99 monthly outside of the US

Subscribe for 12 consecutive months:

(Biggest savings)
Receive a 9% discount on each stamp set

Automatically be billed monthly and receive priority shipping status

Receive a FREE exclusive stamp set with your

6th month shipment

Receive our Exclusive Avocado Arts Anniversary stamp set

FREE with your 12th month shipment

(No Skips allowed)

$18.49 monthly US

$20.49 monthly outside of the US

Do you have to pay for it all upfront? NO!
This is a monthly auto-deduct plan and the best part is you will save money with these two new options AND receive PRIOIRTY shipping status.

To sign up for or switch to either of the new money-saving plans, simply go to our website http://www.avocadoarts.com/
If you have questions, please email Michelle at michelle@avocadoarts.com

Club Members also receive special pricing

on additional Avocado Arts stamp sets

Save money when purchasing past months stamp sets and other Avocado Arts stamp sets just by being a Club Member.

DID YOU ALSO KNOW?

PUBLICATION INCENTIVES

If you get published using Avocado Arts stamps, you can earn a FREE stamp set of your choice. You're published project must use more than just our sentiments and Avocado Arts must me mentioned in the supplies line.

Meet December Guest Designer, Julie Lacey

2011-12-02T00:00:00.000-05:00

Julie Lacey

Hi! I'm so excited to be the December guest designer
for Avocado Arts!

I hope to provide you with a little inspiration this month. A little about me...I've been papercrafting off and on for over 15 years. I work in finance and have been married to my husband Jeff for 5 years. Besides stamping, I'm a Zumba addict and enjoy playing video games.

We are THRILLED to have Julie sharing her talents with us this month!

Check out all her fabulous work at: www.stampsandtaxes.blogspot.com

Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th of every month!
That's when we feature our Guest Designer.

Click here:

Julie Lacey

Wahoo! It's December 1st and it's all NEW with the Pit CREW!

2011-12-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

It's DECEMBER. What say YOU? Yep, it's December. Holy Guacamole check out the

How about a little inspiration to start December off on a creative note.

It's all new from the PIT CREW today!

Haven't joined in the fun, yet?

Subscribe to our auto-delivery club today!
Lots of perks for club members! Check it out!

Check out the DigiCut file available that coordinates with this months set.

We're excited to have our December Guest Designer with us tomorrow...

Julie Lacey

It's NEW and NERDY and SNOWY with the Pit Crew

2011-11-30T00:00:00.002-05:00

It's the 30th of the Month

and that means...

Another fabulous project share from the

Pit Crew
It's all about the Snow Peeps using the NEW December stamp set release
Brrr! and the Nerdy Snow Peeps

You are GOING TO LOVE what the Pit Crew has to shared today! Check them out!

Don't forget to stop back on December 1st
for MORE Nerdy Snow Peeps
from the Pit Crew.
and
Join us on the 2nd, and meet
December's Guest Designer
Julie Lacey

Here's a little inspiration to warm your heart!

Enjoy!

-Lisa

Big Thank You to November Guest Designer, Jen Del Muro

2011-11-25T00:00:00.001-05:00

A Big THANK YOU!
to Jen Del Muro
for being our November Guest Designer.

Here's a little recap of
Holiday project inspiration
she shared with us this month.

We feel so blessed that Jen shared her talents with us this month. She is so talented and her COPIC marker work is GORGEOUS. Check her out...

I (heart) to Stamp

NEXT MONTH:
Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th, right here on the blog!
Our December Guest Designer is...
Julie Lacey

She has some amazing projects to share and we are excited to have her with us sharing more winter project fun!
-Lisa

Grateful for YOU and all that YOU do, today and everyday!

2011-11-24T00:00:00.002-05:00

Enjoy!

-Michelle and Lisa

Just a little project inspiration...

2011-11-22T08:26:00.000-05:00

to help you get in the spirit of crafting for the holidays!

Super simple card with lots of SHIMMER.

Inspired by Kimberly Crawford's SnowGlobe project she shared earlier this month, I created this holiday ornament with a plastic glass top and a Maya Road bottle cap. I'm making a bunch of these for teacher gifts and they are a great way to upcycle.

Enjoy!

-Lisa

December Reveal Day!

2011-11-20T07:34:00.001-05:00

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

Presenting the December 2011: BRRRR! and the Nerdy
Snow Peeps!

4 x 6 clear photopolymer stamp set.
Subscribe NOW!

This set will start shipping on November 25th to our subscribers.

YOU CAN GET YOURS TOO!

CHECK IT OUT

Our monthly sets are ALWAYS available and the price NEVER changes. They never retire.

Perfect for holiday cards and winter projects!

Here's an example of how to stamp the elements together.

Here's some inspiration using the new November set that will get you jump started! I like to share a few ideas of what I was thinking when I illustrated the set.

Check out this video and see the set in action!

December Sneak Peek #3

2011-11-19T08:30:00.000-05:00

BRRR! and the Nerdy SnowPeeps Sneak Peek #3

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 18 buildable images and
4 sentiments. 22 stamps total.

The snowflakes in this set stamp with incredible detail. They are perfect for creating wintery backgrounds. You'll use them over and over in your projects. Perfect for winter scrapbook pages and cards alike.

December Sneak Peek #2

2011-11-18T08:19:00.000-05:00

BRRR! and the Nerdy SnowPeeps Sneak Peek #2

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 18 buildable images and
4 sentiments. 22 stamps total.

Don't forget the companion digital cut files also available.

It's December Sneak Peek Time!

2011-11-17T08:21:00.000-05:00

Yesterday we shared a HUGE HONKIN' sneak peek (every image in the December Release is shown) of
BRRR! and the Nerdy SnowPeeps in this VIDEO

Here is Sneak Peek #1 of our December 2011 stamp set release:

BRRR! and the Nerdy Snow Peeps

Perfect for holiday and winter projects!

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 18 buildable images and 4 sentiments. 22 stamps total.

Shown here: 9 images from the December Release

Avocado Arts TV

2011-11-16T00:00:00.000-05:00

A little video for your enjoyment and inspiration using the

December 2011 stamp set release:

BRRR! and the Nerdy SnowPeeps

and our Digital Die Cuts.

Brrr! and the Nerdy SnowPeeps will start shipping November 25th to our subscribers. The Digital Die Cut companion files will be available as well.

Rockin' the Holiday Projects, BRRRRRRRRR!!!!

2011-11-15T08:08:00.005-05:00

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
Bring on the Holiday Cheer and a sneak of the December Kit

BRRRR! and the Nerdy SnowPeeps

Want a sneak peek of the December Kit,

Brrr! and the Nerdy SnowPeeps?

Go...Check out the Pit Crew's Projects Today!

Bring on the Holiday Cheer!

Don't forget to stop back on the

17th, 18th, 19th for SNEAK PEEKS of the December set. AND... a new Avocado Arts TV video tomorrow!

Here's a little holiday inspiration...

Gotta sweet tooth? Check out the peppermint stamp combinations using the Digital Die Cut files. Perfectly perfect stamping in an easy die cut. Quick and easy holiday card in minutes.

-Lisa

Scrappin' the Holiday Season and PaperCrafts Magazine!

2011-11-10T00:00:00.002-05:00

Check out the PaperCrafts Connection BLOG today for a little Avocado Arts project inspiration and a chance to win our July Set: Hello Friend!
They are featuring a card project from page 17 of the new Paper Crafts 365 Cards Magazine from Pit Crew member
Kimberly Crawford

Ready for a little holiday scrappin' project?

Have you heard of the 25 Days of Christmas Album, or December Daily project? It's a fun way to document and preserve all the great holiday happenings during the month of December.

Every year, I say I'm going to tackle it. For the last three years, I lost interest and saw it more as a MASSIVE undertaking in an already jam packed month.

So, this year, I said WHATEVS, I'm going to do it my way. No expectations. No overblown, product heavy pages. Just me, Avocado Arts stamps, some pics (shot on my iPhone and printed right away on the wireless printer), journal cards and a glue stick. I'm going to SMASH™ it in a Project Life™ stamp it all out with AVOCADO ARTS™ sort of way. Keeping it easy, real and quick to document.

I pulled together a red SMASH™ book, some journaling cards, three inks, a little bit of holiday patterned paper and the October, November and DECEMBER 2011 Avocado Arts stamp sets.

I stamped out some journaling cards for documenting the months happenings, keeping it simple. I have a few more to make and I'll be ready to roll. Check out the ideas below...

Here's the beginning of the book showing the journaling cards. There's a few sneaky peekies in here of the December 2011 set.

Super simple stamping using the October, November and AvocadoType sets. I cut the Merry Christmas sentiment in the October set apart and added the 2011 from AvocadoType.

Simple peppermint kiss stamping from the November set.

Some December sneaky peekies, October and November set.

More simple stamping using October, November and December's set.

I just love those Santa shorts. This will be the perfect journaling card for our visit with the MACY'S Santa in New York. You know he's the "REAL SANTA" after all.

-Enjoy, Lisa :)

Jen Del Muro is Rockin' the Holiday Projects!

2011-11-08T00:00:00.000-05:00

Jen Del Muro

We are THRILLED to have Jen back with us today as this months Guest Designer!

Check out her fabulous project inspiration. We just love her style! Super cute layers of style that inspire!

Check out her Avocado Arts project
HERE

Hop for a chance to win TWO of our stamp sets!

2011-11-04T00:00:00.001-04:00

We are a product sponsor for this awesome cause blog hop hosted by Vera Yates and Jennifer McGuire

Check it out!

A complete list of blogs on the hop is posted HERE!

Avocado Arts donated the October 2011 and November 2011 stamp set, so hop around for a chance to win.

The Cards that Care drive ends November 31st. GO HERE for more details on how to participate.

Big Announcement Today!

2011-11-03T00:00:00.002-04:00

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY!

We are adding four new members to our already fabulous PIT CREW!

We are thrilled to announce these fabulously creative ladies will be sharing project inspiration starting in

January 2012.

Check them out:

Drumroll, please... Meet our November Guest Designer...

2011-11-02T00:00:00.004-04:00

Jen Del Muro

Hi! It's me...Jen del Muro. I am a fan of all things paper crafting and stamping. I started stamping several years ago just as a little hobby. I'm pretty sure you already know how that story turns out, as we have all become masters of procurement in this industry!

I live in North Texas with my husband, daughter and son. We share our home with a couple of loony dogs and a fat black cat. When I am not running around like crazy with any or all of them, I like to find a little peace and quiet in my stamp room. I have been {seriously} stamping and paper crafting for more than 5 years. I design/have designed for several companies and I enjoy getting my work published when I have the time. I love to share my work on my blog, www.iheart2stamp.com. I also teach Copic and card for my local scrapbook store, Scrapper's Boutique.

I am absolutely delighted to be the Avocado Arts guest this month! Thank you to Lisa and all of the Avocado Arts team members for having me!
We are THRILLED to have Jen join us this month!

Check out all her fabulous work at: www.iheart2stamp.com

Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th of every month! That's when we'll be featuring our Guest Designer.

Click here:

Jen Del Muro

2011-11-01T00:00:00.001-04:00

It's NOVEMBER. NOW it's time to get the holiday projects started. NO worries, we've got the inspiration for you.

How about a little inspiration to start NOVEMBER off on a creative note.

It's all new from the PIT CREW today!

Haven't joined in the fun, yet?

Subscribe to our auto-delivery club today!

Check out the DigiCut file available that coordinates with this months set.

We're excited to have our November Guest Designer with us tomorrow...

Jen Del Muro

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING on the 4th.

It's all NEW with the PIT CREW Rockin' it Holiday Style!

2011-10-30T00:00:00.004-04:00

It's the 30th of the Month

and that means...

Another fabulous project share from the

Pit Crew
It's all about HOLIDAY INSPIRATION! using the NEW November set
BRING ON THE HOLIDAY CHEER!

You are GOING TO LOVE what the Pit Crew has to shared today! Check them out!

Don't forget to stop back on November 1st
for MORE HOLIDAY PROJECTS
from the Pit Crew.
and
Join us on the 2nd, and meet
November's Guest Designer
JEN DEL MURO
SHE'S ROCKIN' the HOLIDAY PROJECTS!
Also in BIG NEWS...
FOLLOW US ON
(click the logo to check out all of our project inspiration in ONE PLACE)

Special Thank you and a Re-Cap of Savannahland Project Inspiration

2011-10-24T08:21:00.000-04:00

A Big THANK YOU!
to Savannah O'Gwynn
for being our October Guest Designer.

Here's a little recap of
project inspiration
she shared with us this month.

and check out this super cute card she posted last week. LOVE how she used the ornament as a background builder!

We feel so blessed that Savannah shared her talents with us this month. She is so super sweet and a you will be seeing more of her work with us... :)

Check out SAVANNAHLAND!

NEXT MONTH:
Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th, right here on the blog!
Our November Guest Designer is...
Jen Del Muro

She has some amazing projects to share and we are so excited to have her with us sharing more holiday project fun!
-Lisa

November Reveal Day!

2011-10-20T08:18:00.000-04:00

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

Presenting the November 2011: Bring on the Holiday Cheer!

4 x 6 clear photopolymer stamp set. Subscribe NOW!

This set will start shipping on September 25th to our subscribers.

YOU CAN GET YOURS TOO!

CHECK IT OUT

Our monthly sets are ALWAYS available and the price NEVER changes. They never retire.

Here's some inspiration using the new November set that will get you jump started! I like to share a few ideas of what I was thinking when I illustrated the set.

The birch tree element can be stamped over and over to create a border. The laurel branch fits perfectly into the cardinals mouth. Super simple, sweet, holiday card.


The options for decorating the tree are endless. You can paper piece, color with your favorite medium and decorate it for any occasion. The candy elements are buildable. You can add the swirl and wrapper ties, or just us the swirl and circle alone as a background builder. Endless.

-Lisa

November Sneak Peek #3

2011-10-19T09:00:00.000-04:00

SNEAKIE PEEKIE #3

Here is Sneak Peek #2 of our November 2011 stamp set release:
Bring on the Holiday Cheer!
Do you love this 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 17 buildable images and 6 sentiments. 23 stamps total.

DigiCut - Digital Die Cut files will be available for this set as well. Check out the details about our DigiCuts HERE

November Sneak Peek #2

2011-10-18T09:07:00.000-04:00

SNEAKIE PEEKIE #2

Here is Sneak Peek #2 of our November 2011 stamp set release:
Bring on the Holiday Cheer!
You are going to love this 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 17 buildable images and 6 sentiments. 23 stamps total.

DigiCut - Digital Die Cut files will be available for this set as well. Check out the details about our DigiCuts HERE

November Sneekie Peekie Time

2011-10-17T09:34:00.000-04:00

Are you ready for some Glimpses of Stampy Goodness!

We are! Here is Sneak Peek #1 of our November 2011 stamp set release:
Bring on the Holiday Cheer!
You are going to love this 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 17 buildable images and 6 sentiments. 23 stamps total.

It's all NEW with the PIT CREW!

2011-10-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

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 Ho Ho's and Holiday Blessings and a sneak of the November Kit

Bring on the Holiday Cheer

Want a sneak peek of the November kit,

Bring on the Holiday Cheer?

Go...Check out the Pit Crew's Projects Today!

Don't forget to stop back on the

17th, 18th, 19th for SNEAK PEEKS of the November set.
Here's a little holiday inspiration...

How fun is that wreath? Check out the poinsettia stamp that coordinates perfectly with the DigiCut (Digital Die Cut file). The wreath image is going to be such a useful stamp in your stash in the upcoming releases. Just Sayin'!

-Lisa

Scrap Happy Re-Cap

2011-10-10T15:19:00.000-04:00

A little Scrapbook Inspiration using a variety of our stamp sets.
Avocado Arts is almost 6 months old! Wahoo for new beginnings, yes? So, for six months we've been sharing lots of inspiration and on the 10th of the month we share some...

Scrapbook inspiration Projects with you.

Here's a little re-cap of 6 months worth of super fun scrapbook projects.


The chevron border stamp frames the center of the album, creating a patterned background. The open line pumpkin and the stem are perfect for paper piecing and/or coloring with your favorite color medium. I paper pieced it on some new JillyBean Soup patterned paper. Check out those apples. What do you think of that?


Here's a close-up shot of the cover. Notice how the apples and the chevron stamps are used as embellishments rather than stamped right on the cardstock! Just a quick sneaky peeky at a new product line of digital die cuts and printables we are working on. Let us know what you think about die cuts that fit your Avocado Arts stamps!

Get out your Avocado stamp sets and start Scrapping! Happy Scrappy Monday!

-Lisa

Holiday Project Share with Savannah O'Gwynn

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Savannah O'Gwynn has another great project to share today using the new October set,
Ho Ho's and Holiday Blessings

CHECK IT OUT HERE

If you missed her project on the 2nd,
no worries.GO HERE.

Hop on over to her blog for Avocado Arts project inspiration!

Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th of every month! That's when we'll be featuring our Guest Designer for the month.

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We are a product sponsor for this huge honkin' blog hop.
Check it out!

Lots of inspiration and fun projects from 120+ crafters and designers. Check it out! A complete list of blogs on the hop is posted on the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog.

Avocado Arts donated the September 2011 stamp set, so hop around for a chance to win.

We love ya Julie! Thanks for being a huge supporter of Avocado Arts.

Julie and Michelle at The Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo

The next stop on your hop is:
Vanessa Middleton

Join us tomorrow for some super fabby inspiration from this month's guest designer
Savannah O'Gwynn

Flickr Faves on the 5th

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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.
5 Flickr Projects on the 5th

Four super cool projects from
shac_clan

and
One Super Fabby Project
from Kryssi Ng

Thanks ladies for sharing your talents and inspiration with us.

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

We're Giving Good this Month!

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In honor of

Breast Cancer

Awareness Month

and this AMAZING Woman, Mother, Wife, and Creative Chicklet...

We are Giving Good

this month in honor of our Pit Crew creative

AJ was recently diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. She's been aggressive in her fight. She's been through surgeries and a roller coaster of doctor's appointments (all within the last two months) and she will begin her chemo rounds in the next few weeks.

SHE HAS KICKED IT!

Michelle and I are more than blessed to have her on our team. She is a huge inspiration to us, a kind, giving person. AJ and I met several years ago, like most stampers do, in the forums of Splitcoast. We finally met in real life, so to speak, in the Summer of 2009 and again and again from Summer to Winter. She is my west coastie friend. We are on opposite sides of the US, but her friendship is very dear to me and a life without AJ is not an OPTION!

In honor of AJ's "fight like a GIRL" attitude and kickin' cancer in the pants, we are donating a portion of the sale of the My Wish for You set this month in her honor to the

Susan G. Komen Foundation, affiliate in the Puget Sound

This is me and AJ. The day we met, it was like meeting an old friend. She has that way about her and I love her for it. If she needed me to come to Washington, I wouldn't hesitate. It's AMAZING the people you meet in this life. We text, we chat, we skype in our jammies, bed head and no makeup. She is AJ, she is my friend above all, so when she's hurting, so am I! Wub ya AJ!

Winter CHA 2011

The "My Wish for You" stamp set is available on our website.
It's an amazing opportunity to give back and get inky at the same time.
CLICK HERE TO BUY

We love you AJ!

~Lisa and Michelle

Meet October Guest Designer...

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Savannah O'Gwynn

My name is Savannah O'Gwynn {aka Sav}. I live in Southwest Florida with my husband, Travis, and 3 year old pup, Olsen. I started crafting at a young age, but I didn't buy my first stamps until August 2009. In June 2009, I left my teaching profession to pursue my crafting passion and it was then that my life changed. I love everything about crafting--patterned papers are my favorite, as well as different types of ribbons! I enjoy working in my studio and being creative. I also love to sing--worshiping with

my husband is a passion of mine

We are looking forward
to this month with Savannah!

Check out Savannahland at: www.savannahland2.blogspot.com/

Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 8th of every month! That's when we'll be featuring our Guest Designer.

We are so happy to share Savannah's creations!

Hop on over to her blog for
Avocado Arts project inspiration!

Click here:

Savannah O'Gwynn

More NEW from the Pit Crew

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It's OCTOBER. Holy Guacamole!

it's time for...
Ho Ho's and Holiday Blessings!

It's also...

How about a little inspiration to start OCTOBER off on a creative note.

It's all new from the PIT CREW today!