Guest Designer Dawn McVey, episode 3!

I have more fun card inspirations by Dawn to show off today, but, before I do, here's the 2nd half of her answers to our word association questionnaire:

• Biggest challenge – Not having enough hours in the day to get all the things done that I’d like to and still having time to REST.
• First stamp – I could not WAIT to get my hands on Stampin’ Up!’s ‘Paris in the Spring’, but I'm not sure if this was my first set.  I just remember loving this one THE most!
• Can’t live without – God & my husband….oh, and Sunday afternoon naps!  LOL!
• Favorite product – Wow.  This is a hard one.  I’m not sure if I have "a favorite" product.  I suppose I'd have to go with paper.  I’ve loved paper ever since I was a little girl!  (Just ask my mom!)
• Climate – Waaaaarm
• Last purchase -  Ack!  I can’t remember!
• Proudest moment – Hmmm…my wedding day and the day I got word that I was going to have cards published in a magazine for the first time.
• Passion - Designing
• Food – See ‘perfect day’!  Haha!!  But really, I love pizza, Mexican, Italian, sushi, seafood….hmm, I guess I’m not super picky!
• The future – So many possibilities!  Can’t wait to see what’s in store!

Dawn would make a most excellent dinner companion--she likes EVERYTHING I do, and, since I'm all about the food, we'd get along splendidly!  *chuckle*

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In the pink!

Dawn gave this design a little bit of chic shabby, with distressed edges on the pink layer, which was machine stitched to the base card.

I love seeing the Clear Twinkle stickers in each corner--it's a no fuss way to get the effect of rhinestone brads, but, without the prongs!  Clever!

 

                         
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Daisy Discs

In this design, Dawn used various sized circle punches to create this fun polka dot effect with our papers, and highlighted the spiral daisy by overlaying our Clear Circle Stickers right over the top.

Some of the circles are mounted flush to the card front, and others elevated with foam mounting adhesive to create a fantastic dimensional effect.

 

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Whoo's your friend?

Here's a fabulous way to "spotlight" an image--a scalloped circle FRAME, with a bit of bling on each scallop.  Dawn elevated the frame with tiny bits of foam mounting adhesive all around the edge.

I love the way the branch and blossoms extend beyond the edge and she trimmed out the owl for an almost "shadow box" effect.

I'm very keen on this idea for dressing up a plain white card and making the focal image really draw center-stage attention!

 

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My brain is whirling with all the little details that Dawn has incorporated into these cards and I'm excited to try them out myself  during my next play session in the studio--how about you?

Thank you for stopping by, and be sure to leave a comment on this article--Dawn would love for you to win the drawing, and I love her choice of stamp and note cards for the lucky readers whose names will be drawn at the end of this series!

Have a wondermous day, and pop on in next week for the last of Dawn's inspiring designs!

--Julie

Comments

[Holly H]

That shabby chic card is fab! I love the fact that she used a few clear circle stickers over the top of the "thanks" card! very cool effect! 3 terrific designs!

[Elyss Jennings]

LOVE that daisy discs card. I am going to copy that card tonight! Thanks for all the great ideas :)

Elyss

[StampinCathy]

Love all the cards. The layouts and the color choices are so pretty. I also love all the details on all of them.

[Susie]

Dawn,
I love these cards! I love how you dressed up the plain white card with the scallop circle, bling, and cutting out the owl & simply stamping the branch. I also love the shabby chic pink card. the stitching with the shab is FAB!

[Erika M.]

I absolutely love the cards that Dawn shared. She is so talented.

[Kristin Z.]

Love, love, love the spiral daisy card!!

[MaryJo]

Dawn, Love these cards! My fav is the Daisy Discs.

[Nancy Landauer]

Just really loved the designs of all three cards! I always like black in background use. The circles are great! Many thanks for sharing your fabulous talents. Nancy

[Kim Faucher]

the family is sick so no big Memorial plans here... so I"ll be stamping! So fun to have some new techniques to try!

[Christi]

All three of these cards are wonderful! Thanks for the great ideas! I will be "lifting".

[Carly]

I love all 3 cards! But if I had to pick a fav it would be In the Pink! It's such a wonderful design. I would love to know the card dimensions.

[nancy]

Super cute cards! They're all fantastic. I think my favorite one is the pink and brown distressed one. I love those two colors together and the vintage look.

[Katie]

Super cute cards! I really like the pink shabby-chic one!

[shirley wong]

Love the circles and the raised parts.

[Bryn]

Super Cute!

I love the Daisy Disks, they are so pretty and graphic. I could stare at them all day! Also, your shabby chic In the Pink is oh so pretty and girly!! Thanks Dawn!!!

[Gerianne K. Patti]

Hi Dawn,
Love your color choices. That circle card is awesome- what a great idea!
Thanks for sharing !

[Cat]

i have ALWAYS been a fan of Dawn's designs, and these cards are no exception! LOVE, LOVE the daisy discs card :)

[Heidi]

Loved ALL the cards. Thanks for sharing =)

[Stephanie Jones]

the distressed pink is fabulous! really looks vintage, what a great match to that stamp. wow.

[Lara]

My favorite card has got to be the circles with the daisy. You are so creative. Keep up the good work.

[Alanna]

My favorite card is the shabby chic dress card...love the colour combo! I'm not usually a pink type of girl, but this would work for me!!

[Troy Louise]

Loved all of Dawn's cards. The circles were really fun. Thanks for featuring her.

[Ann I.]

I love that dress on the dress form stamp.. I must look into getting one! Fantastic designs, fantastic cards!

[Connie M.]

The circle card is classic A Muse-simple & elegant! Thanks for sharing these terrific designs.

[Susan N]

Dawn, great cards! You always come up with such cute designs. It is fun to see what you create using A Muse stamps. I hope you are enjoying your trip.

[michelleinfantino]

All the examples of the owl over the last week --- well, let's just say it's tempting me!!!!!!!

[sarah c. (WAstamper on SCS)]

I LOVE the spiral daisy card! The use of the paper and clear stickers is great! TFS!

[HeathreP]

I love the owl card! The way the scalloped circle gets cut off at the edge is new and fresh, and that branch with the cherry blossoms is just one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

[Angie]

Those clear stickers have so many possibilities. I think I NEED some!

[Pam]

I love Dawn's designs. They are so simple yet eyecatching. Thanx for more inspiration!

Pam from Newfoundland

[Riza Almanza]

Great cards! I love how you can just punch circles and create a design w/ them. Thanks for sharing your cards.

[Leesa Berry]

Wow! Round 3 of your cards are more fabulous! My favs are the shabby chic dress and owl. Thanks so much for sharing!

[Jennifer Bradley]

All these cards are super cute!

[Jen Daloisio]

So cute! you've definitely given me some new techniques to think about!

[Beth]

I love all the designs but the Daisy Discs is abolutely fa-bu-lous! Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

[Doreen Schostek]

Thanks for the new ideas! Have a wonderful holiday weekend as well!!!

[Tami :-)]

I love the designs. Who would have thought a card of "circles" would be so cute! I'll have to give that one a try!!

[Jill Grace]

simple, yet elegant! love them!

[Shannon]

I LOVE all of these great ideas. Thanks so much for the inspiration!

[Brenda H.]

'Love your cards...thanks for sharing your creations with us!
Blessings,
~Brenda H.

[lee]

I love Dawns take on all the cards. She has a good clean way.......design wise.

[Carol B]

Dawn, your cards are fab! Such great ideas!

[Anne Lawrie]

All of the cards are great, of course, but I'm really drawn to circles these days, so I love the daisies.

[Monica]

Great cards!! Love the owl!! It's my favorite of the ones shown today! Monica~ Riverview FL

[diane mcvey]

I love Dawn's designs!!! She is awesome...I'm so glad she is showing us all this great stuff!!! :D

[Tracey A.]

Great cards and great inspiration! Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas!! Happy Stamping!!

[Amy]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the circle thank you card!

[Charlotte]

Dawn has been one of my favorites for a long time. I love her clean and simple designs. I'm loving all her designs this time, and lucky me I already have most of those stamps.

[Dana Grothaus]

Dawn, you are simply incredible! You have such a gift with paper and stamps!

[Beth Buss]

Dawn,
POLKA DOTS are everyone's favorite. I never get tired of
them and always come in fun colors. I LOVE this thanks
card. Keep them coming!!

[betty lou]

Too cute! I love the brown & pink card! Super ideas!

[Teresa Abajo]

There are some fabulous ideas here - thanks for sharing Dawn.

[Amy]

These are just fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing!

[Chris E.]

Dawn's cards are awesome. I especially love the owl card and the way that she has popped the owl.

[Elizabeth]

I love all 3 of these cards, and I especially love the Daisy Discs cards!

[Katee L.]

Loving the owl and the scalloped circle on the friends always card!

[Cathy]

What a beautiful card - I love every detail!

[Annelies]

Nice cards! I especially like the one with all the circles and flowers! Might lift this idea once, when I find the time!
Greetings from Belgium, Annelies

[bunny]

LOVE those cards! They're adorable!

[Jacque Nachreiner]

I just bought a scallop punch and can't wait to use it. I really love the daisy disc card. Planning to make it this weekend.

[Carolyn W]

Each card is unique and has alot of depth in your designs. Your a great card creator and hope to see more of your work here!
Thanks for sharin!

[Karen]

Great work as always, Dawn! I haven't inked up my owls so thanks for the inspiration--I love the card you made and will have to CASE it!

[Nicole]

Beautiful designs! My favorite is the owl card.

[Regina]

More fabulous from the very talented Dawn M!! I am so inspired by all the little details that make these cards special. Can't wait to try out these ideas myself! Thanks for sharing!

[Alison]

I absolutely love that Spiral Daisy card and those clear circle stickers. Those daisies remind me of the Spirograph I had way back when!

[Claudia F.]

Those are just darling ! Thanks for the inspiration.
Claudia
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[Bonnie aka raduse]

Wow, these are all awesome designs. Ok, Dawn, you've definitely inspired me to dress up my plain white cards for sure.

[kimberlee fiskateer #2494]

That pink owl is the coolest card! I'm so inspired!!

[Tinla]

Great cards! Love the "just because" card..very nicely shabbily done! TFS: Tinla

[Jeanne]

what great art!!
......thx for the isnspiration and the chance to win! :)

[KathyK]

The Daisy Discs are so cooly reto-looking to me - love it!!

[Julie (Joypup on SCS)]

Loving the diversity in the cards... wanna try that spotlighting technique too. What a happy person Dawn seems to be -- now THAT is inspiring, too!

[Kathy]

The circle daisy card is great! What a neat way to use flowers on a card.

[Tina W]

I love all the styles on the cards! I especially like the details used in dressing up a white cards! Thank you so much! :o)

[Cass M]

Dawn ... great cards! And so nice to get to know you better - yes, aren't afternoon naps the best?!

[Jennifer Taylor (JenMarie)]

Ooooo, more fabulous Dawn creations! Love 'em!

[Louise]

Dawn's cards get better and better! Thanks for the great ideas.

[Liz N.]

Dawn's cards are so beautifully made! I love the simplicity of the owl card and the daisy disks. Those are gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Betty-Ann]

I love the circles card, Dawn! Amazing how I never get tired of using this technique! BA

[Molly V.]

I love the distressed edges on the first card. Brilliant.

[Sandy Heringer]

I loved the cards you created DAwn!

[Patty]

Those cards are great! Thanks for sharing them!

[Tami :-)]

I love all the cards, but the one with the circles really caught my attention. Great idea to incorporate a single shape.

[Mary Duffek]

Beautiful cards! Love the pink dress...and the circles and flowers too cute....and of coarse the owl is darling! Great job, awesome cards!

[Kim Lenhart]

awww. that is such a sweet dress!! so scruffy!and worn..Shabby chic!! Love it! thanks for sharing!

[Pia]

Great cards! I have some of the circles at home I love your card using them!

[Regina Davis]

Wowza...another fabulous set of cards! Dawn is so amazing!! I especially like the first one with it's pretty color combo and edge distressing.

[Antonella]

Love the chabby chic touch, very "in"!

[Sharon Knitter]

Great. Now I have to buy the dress form because it is so darn cute!

[Julia (Artystamper on SCS)]

Great ideas on these cards! love the distressing and sewing on the dress card - and the scalloped circle is a great framing idea!

[KellyB]

These are fab! Love the distressed look of the first card, and I'm a sucker for the owl!

[Dina]

Love the simplicity of the first card!

[Shannon Simpson]

Love the owl card! TFS! ~Shannon in VA

[Marty]

Love the owl card! Guess owls are really hot right now. Cool card ideas, as always.

[Tandra Boyer]

Beautemous!! I love all Dawns work! The Owl is Da Bomb!!!!
love it! And I love the Daisy Discs, so much fun!!!

[Michelle]

Dawn, love your designs- one fabulous inspiration after another!

[Tracy]

I really liked the spiral daisy card-how cute---and as a beginning stamper, one I could definitely do! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Deanna]

I am loving the sincere thanks card... beautiful!

[rose]

beautiful cards, the distressed pink one is my favorite

[Kim Howard]

Great cards, love the sushi one!!!