Guest Designer Dawn McVey has more to share!

We always invite our guest designers to share a little about themselves with a fun word-association questionnaire and it's always a kick to see what unknown little tidbits we just might share in common!  Check out Dawn's responses:

• Name – Dawn McVey
• Stamping – Every chance I get!
• Style – Clean, simple
• Inspiration – I’m extremely inspired by color!  Maybe that's why I love Target so much!
• Color – Fuchsia….it just makes me happy!
• Work space – My studio…..actually, it’s an extra bedroom in our house that we’ve turned into my work space.  But really, doesn’t “studio” just sound so much more fun to play in than “stamp room”???  Heehee!!
• Perfect day – Ahhh……well, traveling around Europe would be ideal!  LOL!  But if I’m home, then an entire day with no prior commitments!  Sleep in a bit, spend some time in the studio & spend the rest of the day with my hubby!  (Oh, and throw in some yummo sushi for lunch and a nice dinner out in the evening!)
• First job - babysitting
• Wildest dream – Designing for a living……in my HUGE home studio with built-in everything and tons of windows.  Heehee!
• Ink – Stampin’ Up! or Palette
• Family – Hubby & doggy; also oldest of 5 & recently, I’ve become a new auntie!
• Beverage – Mocha latte….mmmmm.

AHA!  Dawn is a fellow bean worshipper!

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Just A Note

At first glance, this design appears fairly straightforward, but, Dawn added a bit of dimension and interest by trimming out and 3D mounting a few of the cherry blossoms on the branch from the Sushi set!

The Micro Dot Twinkle Stickers add the perfect amount of dazzle to the centers.

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Zoom, zoom, zoom!

There she goes, cruisin' by on her glamorous pink Vespa!  Seems like a fun way to spend one's birthday, eh?!

This classic combination of pink and brown features a kraft card base, enriched by a dark chocolate grosgrain ribbon.

Notice how the scallop edging along the pink polka dot layer is echoed by the scallops of the oval punch out!

Simple and stylish--exactly what I often need in a birthday card!

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You're a hoot

I loved seeing the owl from the Nature set stamped directly onto patterned paper and then showcased with the Open Daisy as a backdrop!         

An additional element of interest is created by layering our Ric Rac Pretty Little Paper directly beneath the wide ribbon.

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Once again, some fabulously simple and charming card designs!  Thanks for stopping by again this week, and be sure to leave a comment (one only per article, please!) on each article featuring Dawn's wonderful cards to enter your name into the drawing!  Dawn would be thrilled for you to win!

--Julie  See ya' next time!    

Comments

[Linda E]

I love the clean simple style of your cards. Thanks for inspiring!

[Louise Charlton]

Beautiful cards ! Beautiful colors!

[Dana Klinkner]

Oh I LOVE the zoom, zoom card - so adorable! Thanks for sharing all these great ideas! :)

[Lindsay]

I love that Dawn's cards are so simple but have a lot of color so they pop. She makes simple look so fabulous!

[Rachel Hope]

Love them all! The branch is my FAVE though

[Debbie]

Now I have to say that "Zoom, Zoom" made me smile!

[Alanna]

The cherry blossom card is gorgeous...love the contrast of the green with the pink blossoms!

[Angie]

I love the Vespa card ~ Perfect!!

[Zarah]

Oh wow...!! *stares in awe* That "just a note-card"... It's amazing!! They're all SOOO pretty but that one's just over the top super great! :D

[rose]

love the color combos!

[Amy L. Weber]

I'm a big fan of owls lately...love the color combo, too! (lime and blue) Dawn has an awesome style!

[Tracy]

O.K.--now I need the vespa and owl stamp! Very cute!

[Julie Miller]

Great cards. Love the colors you used and the dimension. Wonderful! ~Julie

[Julia (Artystamper on SCS)]

Beautiful cards! I love the popped up flowers on the branch particularly!

[Kathy]

mounting the cherry blossoms so they pop is so cool.

[shirley wong]

love the pink and brown

[Kristin Z.]

Such fun cards- love all the colors!

[Bryn]

Super cute cards Dawn! I really liked your Just a Note, the colors and the dimension with popping out a few of the blossoms makes such a simply beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

[shirley wong]

I love the vespa card.

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[Teresa]

Dawn! I can't believe how much patience you have - cutting out each and every blossom from the Sushi Set. Your time & effort certainly pays off. Your attention to detail is amazing and makes your designs unique.

[Cass M.]

Oh, I love the pink Vespa card ESPECIALLY!

[Liz]

I love the way that Dawn makes things "POP" out! It makes her cards so exciting and invites me into her creative world. I look forward to seeing more of her designs!

[Regina]

More too cute cards from the soon-to-be world traveler Dawn! There is always "a little something" that takes them from simple to sublime. Thanks for sharing!

[Regina Davis]

More amazing card from Dawn! Too beautiful, but my favorite is the girl on the Vespa. Love the color combo.