Catching up with Avocado Arts and some news {post1}

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Today the Avocado Arts Pit Crew have created some amazing projects to share with you! We all used the AA June stamp set, Let's Catch Up. Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more information and LOTS more inspiration!

I just love the little fish image in this set, so I had to use him again on my card. I used some of my new Abroad Studio Calico paper {available HERE from StopandScrap}. I used a card design by Tobi Crawford--love her! I love this card too! I love the papers and the design! FUN x10! 

Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more details and inspiration. And don't forget to check out my other teammates' blogs! You are going to love what they share today!!!! 

Emily Branch

Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart

And if you have time--check out Avocado Arts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flickr. 

****And yes, the rumors are true. This is my last post as a Pit Crew member for Avocado Arts. I cannot believe that my term is up--time flies! I have had such an amazing time with this team! I feel like these gals (the entire Pit Crew, Lisa, Michelle, and even G) have become my support and family! They were there when I needed a hug or encouragement and they laughed with me daily! I know I can count on them for anything! I'm sad to leave this team. AA has truly been one of the BESTEST teams I've joined. I am forever thankful for the friendships that I've created while being on this team. THANK YOU so much, Michelle and Lisa. THANK YOU soooooooo much for believing in me and my work! And thank you so much to all the Pit Crew members!!! This isn't good bye though:) I will continue to be around and stop by your blogs! LOVE you all!!! :) 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings!

Masculine/Feminine with Avocado Arts {post1}

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**After 6am EST--Please click HERE for my Paper Made Bakery challenge post:) 

Today the Avocado Arts Pit Crew have created some amazing projects to share with you! We all used the AA June set, Let's Catch Up, along with a sneak peek from the July stamp set!!! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more information and LOTS more inspiration!

For my project, I was inspired by the recent Gallery Idol challenge--create a masculine and feminine card using the same supplies. I used a sketch design by Amber. that I loved and created two cards using several stamps from the AA June set. I also used some of my Fancy Pants papers {Summer Soul and Wave Searcher}. LOVE how these turned out! 

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more details and inspiration. And don't forget to check out my other teammates' blogs! You are going to love what they share today!!!! 

Emily Branch

Kimberly Crawford

Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart

Becky Oehlers

Savannah O'Gwynn--you're here!

AJ Otto

Julia Stainton

Latisha Yoast

Avocado Arts

And if you have time--check out Avocado Arts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flickr. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings!

"Just Like Dad" cards with Avocado Arts {post3}

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**Please click HERE or scroll up/down for my Play Date Cafe challenge post.

**Please click HERE or scroll up/down for my Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps new release post-GIVEAWAY! 

Today the Avocado Arts Pit Crew have created some amazing projects to share with you! We all used the AA June stamp set, Let's Catch Up. Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more information and LOTS more inspiration!

This month's stamp set is PERFECT for Father's Day! I used the AA mustache and bow tie, along with the sentiment to make this fun mini card. I LOOOOOOVE how the bow tie looks! The papers are from Simple Stories Summer Fresh paper pad {available HERE from the RC}. 

This was a simple card to make! Easy to reproduce!  

Instructions: 

1. Create card base from cardstock and patterned paper.

2. Die cut postage stamp and adhere to card using foam dots.

3. Stamp images and cut out.

4. Adhere images to postage stamp.

5. Stamp sentiment.

6. Distress edges with ink blending tool.

For my next project, I needed a CAS Father's Day card to match my "Just Like Dad" gift bag {which was published in the Paper Crafts May/June issue}. I paired some Bazzill peanut cluster cardstock {available HERE from the RC} with some chipboard alphas, along with my Avocado Arts June argyle stamp. I inked up the alphas with a light green ink and then stamped the AA argyle stamp on top with a darker green ink. LOVE how it turned out. 

If you look closely, you can see the argyle stamping on the chipboard! LOVE:)

I added glossy accents to the mustache to make it pop--it looks a bit shiny in this pic! LOL!

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more details and inspiration. And don't forget to check out my other teammates' blogs! You are going to love what they share today!!!! 

Emily Branch

Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart

And if you have time--check out Avocado Arts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flickr. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings!

Happy birthday, Avocado Arts!!!! Giveaway details

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It's time to celebrate! It's a special day for Avocado Arts as they are celebrating their first birthday!


Avocado Arts has made a wonderful name for itself as a provider of incredible, quality, clear stamps, dedicated leadership that puts together quality classes at shows, amazing customer service who listens to what customers want, as well as beautiful, fun, and trendy designs for their stamps! I am honored to be one of AA design team members!!! 


Now for a giveaway!!!!!!! To celebrate their one-year birthday, AA is giving away an amazing prize! Post a project on the Avocado Arts Facebook page by June 15th and one lucky winner will receive a one-year subscription to the stamp kit!!! Details can be found HERE. Hope you will join in the fun! 


Happy birthday, Avocado Arts!!! Here's to many many more years! 


Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Math Game using Avocado Arts images {post1}

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**Please click HERE for my RCC#54 challenge post. 

Today the Avocado Arts Pit Crew have created some amazing projects to share with you! We all used the AA May stamp set, Thoughts and Smiles Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more information and LOTS more inspiration!

I made a children's game for today's project. I used some of my Basic Grey PB & J papers for my number pieces and the box to hold the instructions/etc {available HERE from StopandScrap}. I stamped that little Avocado Arts ladybug image about 80 times! I laminated everything and cut it out. I love that you can use these AA images for just about anything! 

**My advice for making these ladybug game pieces-- print off a paper with 1" squares, stamp images and spray with Workable Fixatif, color each image and spray again, laminate, and then cut out. Spraying this image with the fixatif each time prevents any smearing! 

Here's the game packaged up in a white sheer bag. It's perfect for my little friends:)

I made this game for some of my little friends! They loooooooooove Math, and I knew this would help them with their operations and counting. I took some pictures of them playing with their new game. 

Game ideas for ages 2-4: The kids could count the ladybug pieces to match the number that they've drawn from the game pack. 

Game ideas for ages 4+: There are several Math operations printed on the game pieces. Have the kids pick out one operation and two numbers. Ask the kids to match up the ladybugs for each number and then figure out the math problem. {6+4= 10}

Ilana has also matched up ladybugs for her answer:) Toooooo cute! 

I couldn't resist sharing this pic! These are the cutest kids ever:) 

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more details and inspiration. And don't forget to check out my other teammates' blogs! You are going to love what they share today!!!! 

Emily Branch

Kelley Eubanks

And if you have time--check out Avocado Arts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flickr. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings!