We sure hope you've enjoyed this series on Guest Designer Dawn McVey! Have you found yourself trying some of her fun design ideas?
Today, I have the last of her fabulous designs to share, and just wanted to remind you to leave a comment, to enter the drawing for her Guest Designer prize!
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Butterflies Flutter By
Dawn used a Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch and studded each of then with Clear Twinkle Stickers for added glam.
Their wings were gently folded upwards for added dimension--I really love the effect!
The cream and black butterflies have quite a dramatic effect against the light blue polka dot pattern of the Kitchen Note--she actually cut one in half and used it as a layer on a cream base card for this design.
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Ooh la la!
Die cut letters have been covered in rich purple glitter--very dazzling sophistication on this Paris design, don't you agree?
<--not *that* Paris! THIS Paris! --->
I thought having the Eiffel Tower there angled to the right was a fabulous touch!
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Sending Sunshine
On this design, Dawn chose to stamp the Spiral Daisy repeatedly, in a tightly clustered pattern.
She then colored only the center portion, accenting each with Clear Twinkle Micro Dot Sticker! It gives the Spiral Daisy a very different effect!
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Sushi Without Wasabi
Dawn has mentioned her love of sushi, so I saved this one for last!
I loved the green and brown tones she used together on this, and, if you look down by the sentiment in the lower right, you'll see she meticulously cut out the little Lotus blossom and 3D mounted it--great touch!
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Thank you so much for joining each week for this series on Dawn's artwork with A Muse Artstamps--it's been so much fun showcasing these simple, yet wonderful projects with all of you!
Leave a comment, and who knows--you may be the lucky winner of Dawn's prize of the Eiffel Tower and the Kitchen Pink 4 Bar Note Cards--Dawn's FAVORITES!
--Julie 
I really like the eiffel tower card.
Posted by: shirley wong | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:06 AM
wow! beautiful designs. I especially love the combination of patterns on the wishing you sunshine card. gorgeous!
Posted by: Molly V. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:14 AM
All of the cards are fantastic! My favorite is the spiral daisy! I have that stamp and would never have thought to use it that way.
Posted by: Ann I. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:17 AM
So adorable (as always!) My fave is the Spiral Daisy card!
Posted by: Katie | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:25 AM
All great cards! I really like how dawn used the glittery letters in her card, must try myself! Thanks for sharing!
michele h..
Posted by: michele h. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:37 AM
I love the butterfly card. What a great example of how something as simple as a punched out element can look so elegant!
Posted by: Kristin Z. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:51 AM
I love the glitz and glamour of your cards! very inspiring
Posted by: Kristin Edwards | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:00 AM
These are all incredibly beautiful (of course), but I especially love the Sending Sunshine card. Love the designer paper Dawn created with that awesome stamp.
Take care - Regina
Posted by: Regina Davis | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:01 AM
More beautiful samples. I just love your creative style. It's sooooooooo inspiring. Thanks
Posted by: StampinCathy | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:12 AM
The butterflies (even though Martha Stewart was involved) are fantastic and I also love the daisies. Great work Dawn!
Posted by: Glenda | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:13 AM
The butterfly card is my favorite. I've been drawn to a lot of butterfly cards lately...maybe because of the delicate nature of a butterly that seem to give me that serene feeling. Thank you for sharing your card ideas! :)
Posted by: Riza Almanza | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:13 AM
Beautiful cards as always. I love the butterflies and the eiffel tower card.
Posted by: Lara | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:37 AM
I love the glitter in the Paris card!
Posted by: Annelies | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:50 AM
I love the daisy with the center colored in! Now I NEED that stamp! :) Great designs. I've enjoyed all of them.
Posted by: michelle infantino | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM
cutteee cute cards! I neeeed that butterfly punch!
Posted by: amanda h. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Such delightful and elegant designs!Ican hardly wait to try the creme,black, and blue background color. Thank You!
Posted by: Nancy Landauer | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:24 AM
the cards are all gorgeous! i use the ms butterfly punch all of the time! very versatile. thanks for so many great cards.
Posted by: june gibbons | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Dawn's cards have all be fabulous! She definitely brings her own unique flair to A Muse's great images and sentiments! I love it!
Posted by: Amy | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Dawn's cards have all be fabulous! She definitely brings her own unique flair to A Muse's great images and sentiments! I love it!
Posted by: Amy | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 10:51 AM
I love Paris in the springtime! I'll have that song in my head all day now!! I love your designs Dawn, the butterflies are simply beautiful and beautifully simplistic!And what a pretty pattern you created with the spiral daisy!! Lovely!!
Bryn
Posted by: Bryn | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Fabulous cards. I enjoy Dawn's blog and have enjoyed seeing her work for A Muse Guest Designer. :)
Posted by: Dottie K | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Great cards! I'm thinking of Paris right now. :)
Posted by: Julie Miller | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Love the cards. Dawn has been a busy girl these last few weeks. No wonder she needs a vacation!
Posted by: aviator girl | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Just love Dawn's cards!!! They're all so inspiring!
Posted by: Cheryl | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 12:18 PM
The Paris card is pretty neat. I also like the spiral daisy card a lot. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful designs! I've been inspired with each entry.
Posted by: Denny | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 12:18 PM
That Paris card is so rich and appealing - I love it! Thanks so much for sharing Dawn's designs this month.
Posted by: HeathreP | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 12:26 PM
How inspiring! Love to see her use of the Sushi set, which I just bought! I'd love to win some Kitchen notecards!
Posted by: Katee L. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 12:29 PM
thank you for the fabulous inspiration Dawn!
Posted by: Stephanie Jones | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Dawn,
Love, love, love your cards!!!
Posted by: MaryJo | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Ah, the sushi card is wonderful! Perfect for those who love ... that!
Posted by: Cass M | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 12:47 PM
I just love your butterfly card.
Claudia
[email protected]
Posted by: Claudia F. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 01:29 PM
I love the spiral daisy card...and darn it, now I "need" that butterfly punch!
Posted by: sarah c. (WAstamper on SCS) | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 01:32 PM
I love all the cards that Dawn has designed. My fav is the Paris one from today's post - outstanding!
Posted by: Erika M. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Beautiful cards!!! I like the sparklie paris and the butterfuly card the bestest!!!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 01:50 PM
Wow!! These are such cool cards. Definitely inspires me to come up with new ideas for my stamps. I love your color combinations too. That's an area that I need to expand on. Way to go Dawn! : )
Posted by: nancy | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 02:26 PM
While I normally prefer very simple designs versus busy ones, I find the "sinding you sunshine card" very fun! I think par of it if the beige with the blue combination, very appealing!
Posted by: Antonella | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Well, Dawn, I have loved all the cards I have seen so far, but I'd say Linda saved the best for last! These are all truly "mini masterpieces" and I thank you so much for sharing them! Of course I'd LOVE to win your prize, but best of luck to all who enter!!! (Sheryl in NM)
Posted by: Sheryl | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 03:28 PM
purple is my fav color, the paris card is gorgeous!
Posted by: rose | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 03:45 PM
I love everything that Dawn touches. She is so talented!
Posted by: Dana Grothaus | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 04:00 PM
All beautiful cards! Love the colors Dawn selects for her cards!
Elyss
Posted by: Elyss Jennings | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 04:03 PM
LOVE the Paris card with the richly glittered letters!
Posted by: Marty | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 04:06 PM
darn - i am going to miss dawn - her stuff is always wonderful! lucky i stalk her blog, too!
Posted by: Marni | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 04:48 PM
These are so amazing. Your butterfly card is blowing me away!
Posted by: Jen | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 05:34 PM
I love all your cards Dawn. TFS! ~Shannon in VA
Posted by: Shannon Simpson | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 05:53 PM
I enjoyed all of your creations. They are so inspiring! I love the spiral daisy with my favorite sentiment. Thank you.
Posted by: Janet | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 05:54 PM
The sushi looks good enough to eat....yummmm!
Thanks for sharing some fun new ideas.
Posted by: Doreen Schostek | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Love the cards - again! Between Dawn and Lexi, I had to buy the butterfly punch!
Posted by: Ingrid | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 06:10 PM
These are all to-die-for! It has been wonderful seeing all of your inspiring designs during your stent at guest designer! You are extremely talented!
Posted by: Beth | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Butterflies, Paris, sushi - it's so hard to pick a favorite! Thanks Dawn for your great ideas.
Posted by: Jo Ann F. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 07:23 PM
Love the sushi card! Hubby goes to Japan on business and even he was impressed. I'm going to build on the idea for a BD card for him in October since besides being the LOML, he's also my BF. Keep 'em comin'!
Posted by: Karen m. | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Gee, now I am going to have to get that Sushi stamp set! too cute!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Shannon | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 07:50 PM
These cards are all beautiful, but love the butterfly card the most. Dawn, you are the reason as to why I bought the MS butterfly punch in the 1st place. TFS: Tinla
Posted by: tinla | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:24 PM
sushi card is my personal fav. card. Thanks Dawn.
Posted by: tami | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Cute!
Posted by: sarah | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Adorable!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Dotty | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Nice work! I think the butterfly card is my favorite...
Posted by: Mary | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 09:35 PM
Dawn's colour choices are spot on - just beautiful!
Posted by: Teresa Abajo | Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11:21 PM
Those are all just SUPER - but I admit that very first one, with the butterflies... It had me in awe and it took me some time to keep scrolling... It's just SUCH a perfect card! TFS! :D
Posted by: Zarah | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 03:52 AM
I love the sushi ideas. How clever. Thanks for the chance to win. Jill
Posted by: Jill Swanson | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 05:59 AM
Sending Sunshine is so unique. I love the colors she used, so different and exciting, yet a little elegant at the same time. Great job. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Chris | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 06:30 AM
I like how she used the black and white butterflies. And the sushi card seems like a fun card for a friend. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Cris
Posted by: Cris on the Canadian Prairies | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 06:30 AM
Karen D What lovely cards you have given me some inspiration with no classes in my town i rely on internet and magazines you did a great job thanks for sharing i will have to get some of these stamps on line
Posted by: Karen | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 06:39 AM
That butterfly card just made me smile - I Love it!!!
Posted by: Margo Smith | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 07:04 AM
Thanks dawn...love the butterflies!
...Jan
Posted by: Jan Jenitis | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Another round of amazing cards from an amazing guest designer! The glittered paris card was so cute and the little lotus flower was such a cute touch to the sushi card! So fun!
Posted by: Holly H | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 08:20 AM
fabulous cards!! I love the butterfly one!
Posted by: Emily | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 08:34 AM
I'm a HUGE butterfly person and LOVE purple... thank you for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Dawn | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Lovin' the purple glitter letters! TFS!
Posted by: Rachel | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Hi Dawn,
I love all these cards sooo much! I think the sushi one is my favorite, though. I have to get this set! Thanks for the inspiration! Hugs, Kim :o)
Posted by: Kim Raymundo | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Love all of the clean and simplicity of Dawn's cards. The Paris card is just glorious.
Posted by: Ying | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Char- D. | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 10:59 AM
Beautiful work, Dawn! I really love the butterfly card!
Posted by: Angie | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:58 AM
I love the design and simplicity of your cards. They are so inspiring!!
Posted by: kelly A. | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 12:36 PM
ok, need 'em all ;o) at least I have that butterfly punch and can kinda re-create that card. these are so great!! thanks for the inspiration!
~Michelle
Posted by: Michelle Shuman | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 01:57 PM
omg...im already thinking of tons of ideas for the eiffel tower stamp!!
love the glitter!! beautiful ideas
Posted by: Carrie K | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Wonderful cards, Dawn! :)
Posted by: Kim Ross | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Gorgeous...just gorgeous.
I love that A Muse stamps are so clean and simple in their design.
Posted by: NancyL2648 | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 04:01 PM
I love Dawn's cards...so simple yet there's a lot to them!
Posted by: care-in | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 04:09 PM
more awesome cards dawn! i especially love those butterflies!
Posted by: lexi | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Love this last batch of card! I'm really liking the A Muse note card - gonna have to get me some! Great job Dawn!
Posted by: Teresa | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 05:55 PM
Dawn does such lovely work! I'm a fan!
Posted by: Patty W | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 06:07 PM
I love the simple yet elegant loook of your cards. A job well done
Posted by: Heather Slack | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 06:29 PM
These are great cards! Fun colors and flower background
very easy to do with any flower. I love to color also.
Beth
Posted by: Beth Buss | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 06:43 PM
Wonderful cards! I love the Butterflys.The sushi one is too cute!
Ree
Posted by: Ree | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 07:16 PM
All your cards are amazing!!!
Posted by: Joybear | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 07:56 PM
Love the daisy paper that Dawn created! And the sushi is just so cute!!! I would truly enjoy sending that one to my DH...
Thanks for sharing all of your talent, Dawn!
Posted by: Julie (Joypup on SCS) | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 08:15 PM
So very beautiful!!!
Posted by: Jennifer Taylor (JenMarie) | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 08:56 PM
I love what Dawn did with the spiral daisy stamp!!
Susan, aka Soozie4Him on SCS
Posted by: Susan | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Love the butterflies and daisies. It's always great to see ideas for how to use products I already have.
Posted by: Flossie | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 09:07 PM
I like the note cards used as background for the cards, yet each are so different. Very Nice!
Posted by: Pat J | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 09:31 PM
Loved all your cards. The A Muse stamps are just adorable.
Posted by: Pat Woodruff | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 10:26 PM
Great cards Dawn! Thanks for another chance to win!
~Brenda H.
Posted by: Brenda H. | Friday, May 30, 2008 at 11:49 PM
These are beautiful cards!!!! Love the Eiffle tower!!!!
Posted by: kim | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 12:41 AM
Ooh I want the Eiffel Tower stamp!!! Really like the Paris lettering too. One of my all time fave sentiments is 'sending you sunshine'. What better gift to give?
Posted by: Sheila | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 12:52 AM
Dawn - beautiful work! I love your blog too! Love the sweet simplicity of your designs.
Posted by: Sarah Pendergrast | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 01:33 AM
It's beautiful, hope I get the chance to win.
Posted by: Emily Zhang | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 02:17 AM
These are all terrific. Can't decide if I like the butterflies or the sushi the best though.
Posted by: Suzanne E | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 05:26 AM
Dawn, awesome as guest designer! I love the green sushi card! Thanks for all your inspiring ideas! :o)
Posted by: Tina W. | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 05:40 AM
The butterflies, the glitzy Paris, and even the simple daisies are gorgeous! And just a bit different - I especially like these! And the sushi card is just fun
Posted by: Tammy Monk | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 05:41 AM
Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Barb | Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 05:44 AM