Designs by Latisha Yoast

Y'all how is tomorrow October 1st? Normally I have started my Christmas shopping by now, and I have not.  I feel like I am living on the edge, but I'm okay with that lol. I freaking LOVE Christmas...like i love it so much, I would marry it.  Christmas is my very favorite holiday.  But it kinda stresses me out, not gonna lie.  Every year, I try to get ahead by starting cards early, but time just slips away from me. But that does not stop me from trying!! Today, I am sharing a few Christmas cards that I recently created, to get ahead in the game.  Both of them were created using the Fancy Pants Designs, Oh Deer! Collection. I did a more layered card with lots of fun embellishments, and then a more toned down simple card.  I know everyone one has different styles and tastes.  So I am hoping today serves you all :) Here is a more simple card using the same collection: Materials Used: Fancy Pants Designs Oh Deer! Collection Kit Fancy Pants Designs Oh Deer!

This week, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L and Penny Black are having a blog hop.  Head on over to the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog , to check out beautiful projects, and for a chance to win! Today, I am sharing my project that I created for the blog hop.  For a complete list of directions and supplies head on over .

Have you been following this weeks release over at Lawn Fawn?  So many great new products right? Today, I am sharing a cute little card using the stamp set & dies called Milk & Cookies.  I wish my children were younger, so I could use this set the night before Christmas, for a cute note to Santa.  But for today, I made a sweet wishes notecard. There is still a chance to win great prizes, so head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog , to check things out!

Today, I am sharing a tag project using the Snow Day stamps & coordinating dies.  There are more projects using this set over on the Lawn Fawn Blog , as well as a giving away. I absolutely love making tags.  They are smaller than a card, making it easier to find balance.  Sometimes cards are just too big for some stamps. I wanted to watercolor different shades of blue onto watercolor paper.  I tend to do this when my husband is watching something uninteresting (like football) on television.  So I watercolor, let it sit overnight, ready for me to use in the morning. The reason why my stamp is smeared...is because I stamped my sentiment, then sprayed the paper with a shimmer spritz, and it totally activated the watercolor & the ink, making it run.  I still like my project.  But I guess the lesson I take away, is spritzing shimmer before you stamp? So far, I have a nice little stash of holiday cards ready to be used for Christmas, which makes things a whole lot let stress

Hello there!  Today I am sharing a cute little bag I made using the Snow Day Collection from Lawn Fawn!  There are a ton of give aways this week, so make sure you head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog for a chance to win! Have you seen the cute little treat bag die Lawn Fawn has?  Well, you use that (2 die cuts) to create this cute little bag!  Seriously the easiest thing ever!!  I believe there is a video on youtube that shows you how to use it, if you are having problems. I trimmed down this tag, added some flair & twine, and i have myself a cute little bag to give away!

Today I am sharing a stamp set called Deck the Halls from Lawn Fawn .  Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog for a chance to win this set, as well as, see some really great projects. One of the things that attracted me to stamping, was how I could create so many different backgrounds.  This card is definitely very stampy.  Going back to basics and just creating a project with a few items, always makes me happy. Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Deck The Halls Stamp Set Lawn Fawn peppermint trimmings Lawn Fawn circle/scalloped dies Lawn Fawn Tag You're It dies green cardstock red cardstock white cardstock Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner green ink brown ink red ink

Today, I get to share a project with you, using the Love You A Latte stamp set & coordinating dies.  If there is an opportunity to put a smiley face on an inanimate object, I'm totally going to do it, 99% of the time.  That is a lie, more like 100% of the time lol.  Coffee is one of my favorite things in the world, so to say this stamp set makes me happy, is a severe understatement.  I clapped like a seal with joy when I first saw this set.  I love it. It's perfect. Head on over to the Lawn Fawn Blog , for a chance to win this set along with great other prizes.  As well as, see some pretty fantastic projects! One thing I am obsessed with right now, are these kraft glassine bags I found at a stationery store last weekend.  This is my 3rd project with them, i might have a problem.  But I'm okay with that. But seriously, is this not cute?!? Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Love You A Latte stamp set Lawn Fawn Love You A Latte die set Lawn Fawn Stitche

Today kicks of the September Inspiration Week for Lawn Fawn.  They are doing a massive give away, so head on over to the blog for more information on that, as well as a ton of great projects!  Today we are focusing on the Joy To The Woods stamp set . Using the woodgrain notecards as a card base, I wanted to make a cute little scene, using the Joy to The Woods stamp set & coordinating dies.  The dies are so great at saving time, especially if you want to build a scene.  No more fussy cutting! Materials Used: Lawn Fawn Cranberry Woodgrain Notecards Lawn Fawn Joy To The Woods stamp set Lawn Fawn Joy To The Woods die set Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Border die Lawn Fawn Sweater Weather Petite Paper Pack Lawn Fawn Hot Cocoa trimmings Lawn Fawn Stitched Rectangle dies Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares White card stock Copic markers

It's so strange the way a family dynamic can change, when one of your children go away to college.  We went from a family of four, to a family of 3.  Plus with Jess being a pilot in the Navy, sometimes it's just a family of two, me and Jacob. We had a really good weekend.  On Friday, we went & played laser tag, then went to this place that serves hot dogs outside of a bar.  I know that sounds crazy, but these hotdogs are super good.  All beef, cheese, relish, onions and a little bit of mustard & catchup.  Delicious! Then yesterday, we took a drive to St. Augustine, went to a few galleries, a few antique shops, a used bookstore, a great stationery & stamp store...what else?  Oh we got fresh fudge & ice cream from this candy shop, and we had Starbucks.  It was really hot & sticky but nice.  The piece de resistance for my son, was that we got him a Key Blade (like from Kingdom Hearts). So now it is Sunday, and I typically would be making sure clothes were