Oh my gosh! How fun was yesterday!? And today is gonna' be just as inspiring 'cause Lisa and I have swapped another pair of designers!
Please help me welcome another fabulously talented Hero Arts designer- Jennifer McGuire! We all love to follow Jennifer's work on the Hero Club Blog, her own blog, and anyplace else we can find her! And today ... you can find her right here!
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I love how Jennifer used scraps of Petite Gingham cardstock in multiple colors as a background for the Chrysanthemum!
And it's colored in such a lovely way, with just a hint of sparkle! So pretty!
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So simple and so, so cute! It's a perfect, everyday greeting for anyone, but how great would a set of notecards like these be for end of the year teacher gifts too!
Just a hint of gloss adds a fun touch to the pencil!
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From the embossed and sanded polka dots, to the Petite Gingham cardstock, I love all the texture Jennifer added! And the subtle sparkle in the palm leaves and sand adds just the right pop!
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More texture and lotsa' bling - gotta' love it! The different colored Twinkle Stickers on the flowers are really striking! An unexpected element that really grabs your attention!
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As Designer Swap Week continues, we're offering you another chance to win! Simply leave a comment on this post and let us know what your favorite kind of embellishment is for your chance to win some of the goodies Jennifer used on her cards today! We'll choose a winner, at random, from all comments! (And make sure you've left a comment on yesterday's post for another chance to win!)
So who'd we swap for Jennifer? *grin* Pop on over to the Hero Club Blog to see what Julie's cooked up for them! Be sure to join me back here tomorrow for more Designer Swap Week goodness!
I love gem stones!
Posted by: sUSAn | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:18 AM
Jennifer McGuire :) Great cards - as usual!
My favorites are chipboard die cuts! Thanks for the chance :)
Posted by: ReNi | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:28 AM
Too cute! My favorite embellishments are ribbon and gem stickers. Nice finishing touches!!!
Posted by: Susie N. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:30 AM
Wonderful cards! I'm addicted to bling so love all the little gem details.
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:14 AM
fab swap....love Jennifer's cards and so inpiring....
Posted by: Karen from Ontario | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:26 AM
Love the cards you made-the set is such a good idea-thanks for the inspirations
Posted by: Diane Standish | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:41 AM
My new favorite embellishments are the colored Twinkle Stickers. Love them on Jennifer's cute little flower card. I would have never thought of that. So cute and perfect for any occasion. Thanks for all the great ideas.
Posted by: Beverly BL | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:47 AM
Too cute my favorites are the ribbons. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Carrie O | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:58 AM
Great ideas. Loved the way the checked paper scraps were used as a background. Love the tiny gem stones best.
Posted by: Anne Barclay | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:00 AM
I love the all the cards. my favorite embellie are the rinestones. i think they add a touch of bling!
Posted by: mary pat | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:01 AM
Oooo another chance to win something fabulous. I love using ribbon and a touch of bling on my cards.
Posted by: Jeannette aka Jnett | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:05 AM
What delightful cards! I love the bright, fun colors and these are just adorable.
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:07 AM
I love ribbons and buttons. THese are caauuute cards!! Love the hellos and the hammock!
Posted by: Michelle | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:10 AM
Wow, so much inspiration! Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Joyce | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:14 AM
Jennifer's cards are amazing! My favorite embellishments are gems and pearls!!
Posted by: Vanessa Menhorn | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:18 AM
Ribbon! I just love that stuff! Such cute cards from Jennifer!
Posted by: Courtney | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:23 AM
My favorite embellishments are gems, glitter pens, ribbon, stickles ...
Posted by: Cathy M | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:26 AM
Love the cards. The gemstones for flowers is so pretty and cute. I love bling.
Posted by: Cheryll | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:27 AM
Jennifer - oh you make my heart happy! I love those pencil "hello" cards - my son's teachers might be seeing something like that come June!!! :)
Posted by: Deb | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:29 AM
These Designer Swaps have been lots of fun, I love seeing what you have come up with. Jennifer these are great cards, you really did a great job!!
Posted by: Gabriela | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:33 AM
I LOVE Jennifer's gingham cards!!!
My Favorite embellishment would have to be the 'Twinkle Stickers'.
Posted by: Vicki R | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:35 AM
super cute cards Jennifer!! Love all the little details!
Posted by: Sonja | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:36 AM
Just stunning stunning cards!!!!! I love how Jennifer works her majic with anything she touches! So happy you are working with Hero Arts
Posted by: kathy racoosin | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:37 AM
Fabulous cards, Jennifer! LOVE the gingham and the pencil writing 'Hello'... Brilliant!
Posted by: Sarah M | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:39 AM
Jennifers cards are so fun and fresh- love the mini gingham she used! My favorite embellie is small gems or pearls. Thanks for such inspiring projects this week!
Posted by: Anne B. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:42 AM
LOVE me some J. McQuire! Her cards are so cute. Love the shine on those adorable pencils and the gems on the flowers. Such great ideas here. Thanks for the ideas!! FUN WEEK!!
Posted by: Kelly in Cincy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:45 AM
When I grow up, I want to stamp just like Jennifer.. Okay.. Perhaps I've already grew up, but I still want to stamp just like Jennifer. I really like her style! Oh by the way, my favorite embellishment is ribbons!!
Posted by: Cindy C. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:48 AM
I love Jennifer's cards. I love Jennifer - LOL! She is just so sweet and she always has great ideas. One of my favorite embellishments are tiny crystals and pearls. They are small, but they pack a punch. I also love Stickles and making my own embellishments with paper or ribbon.
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:48 AM
My favorite embellsihment? Right now, I think it's a tie between self-adhesive pearls in different colors and buttons (and paper flowers, and brads and... =)
Posted by: Marie | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:52 AM
Everything Jennifer does is my favorite, but the cards using the tiny ginghams are my favorite today! My favorite embellies are all the different colors of pearls we have available now.
Posted by: Lin | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:53 AM
I love when you do this designer swap! It's so cool to see another perspective!! My favorite embellishment is ribbon - esp A Muse ribbons!! :)
Posted by: pegg | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:54 AM
Ribbon and stickles are my two favorites. And while I love buttons, I tend to hoard them. I'm working on that. Thanks for all the inspiration. I love the card with all the twinkle stickers. FABULOUS work!
Posted by: Chris Hauck | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:56 AM
I usually go for stickers---they are fast
Posted by: {vicki} | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:58 AM
Love, Love, Love Jennifer's cards! So simple and beautiful. For embellishments, I have taken to stickles, ribbon (always)and pearls. Been loving the swaps!
Posted by: Therese | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:00 AM
Favorite embellisment? Wow! That's tough. I would have to say buttons with gemstones a very, very close second! Jennifer's work is amazing anyway and I love what she did with your products!
Posted by: Lee Anne | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:01 AM
I find I use self sticking crystals and brads the most on my cards.
Jennifer did a beautiful job on all her cards. stamping sue
Posted by: sue wisniewski | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:02 AM
Love the idea of the end of the year teacher gifts.
I think my favorite embellishment is ribbon and gems.
Posted by: Melissa | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:05 AM
So darling... love how the bit o bling added just the right touches to these cards... and I love seeing them against the textured backgrounds... I have so many of those pre embossed... would be great with a simple cute stamps!@
Posted by: Kim Faucher | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:06 AM
These are gorgeous! I love the little accents with ribbon and gems. It just adds something special!
Posted by: MoniqueAnne | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:10 AM
Beautiful cards!! I love adding a bit of sparkle to my cards with gems!
Posted by: Robin Wade | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:10 AM
LOVE these cards!
I can't pick one embellishment...my faves are ribbon, rhinestones and pearls!
Posted by: JenMarie | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:18 AM
I love Jennifer's cards; she really makes the
Amuse stamps shine! My favorite embellishments are ribbon, string and pearls.
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:19 AM
Such sweet cards from Jennifer! Love that gingham look. My fave embellishment (right now :) is pearls!
Posted by: Vicky | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:20 AM
I love Jennifer's cards. I visit her blog almost daily!
My favorite embellishments are the rhinestones. I also use a lot of ribbon and string!
Posted by: Debbie | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:27 AM
Oh wow, love the sparkle and shine. Adore Jennifer's style. SOooooo fab.
Posted by: Deirdre | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:29 AM
What fun, fresh cards from Jennifer today!! Love them all! My favorite embellishment would have to be pearls. :)
Posted by: Barb :) | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:45 AM
Those gingham notes are too cool.
Posted by: Barb | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:45 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE Jennifer's style! All her cards are SUPER sweet and lovely! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Virginia L. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:48 AM
Such adorable cards--thanks for sharing! My favorite embellishment is anything that is sparkly.
Posted by: Renee | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:51 AM
The cards are fabulous - loving the swap! My favorite embellie is bling and stickles!
Posted by: Erika M | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:55 AM
Jennifer is the best!!! Love her work!
My favorite embellishments are pearls and gems!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Keep up the great work! :)
~ Ayana
www.ayanaposadas.typepad.com
Posted by: Ayana Posadas | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:56 AM
Love Jennifer's use of embellishments...soo clever! I love the 'hello' notecards, cute! My favorite kind of embellishments are Twinkle stickers and Glaze pens. Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Tina W | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:57 AM
Twinkle stickers! Love the touch of *bling* they add!
Posted by: Heather Wertzberger | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:59 AM
Adorable cards by Jennifer! Lvoe the gem flowers!
Posted by: stampersuzz | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:01 AM
Ribbons, pearls and sparkly blings; these are a few of my favorite embellishment things!!!!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:03 AM
Love Jennifer's cards! It's hard to pick a favorite embellishment - it would be tied between gems, ribbon, or flowers. Or glitter.
Posted by: Candy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:05 AM
My favorite embellie is definately buttons! I just cant help myself...everything seems to need a button!
Posted by: Tammy Wisterman | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:06 AM
I love buttons and pearls.
Posted by: Amanda H | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:15 AM
Love the set of teacher note cards! So cute and I absolutely love the gem and pearls! What great cards. A big fan of Jennifer! Thanks!
Posted by: Leesa Berry | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:16 AM
this set of designs/cards is a. maz. ing!
I love to use Twinkle stickers, they go with everything!
Posted by: cathie r. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:16 AM
Great cards! I especially love the Hello notes... they are just darling! My favorite embellishments are my COPIC markers. Thank you Linda for introducing them to the world of stamping! I can't imagine my life without them.
Posted by: Amrita S. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:19 AM
Wow Jennifer! These are amazing! I love buttons!
Posted by: Ashley M | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:20 AM
I'm a huge Stickles fan!!
Posted by: charlene | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:20 AM
i just love jens cards. what a fab job.
my fav embelishment is dew drops.
Posted by: Dee | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:23 AM
Wonderful cards, Jennifer :) My favorite embellishments at the moment are buttons :)
Posted by: Lucille K | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:29 AM
Jennifer Mcguire is so inspiring and creative. I just love her creative style and all the cards are awesome. OMGosh! This is one hard question. I just love all embellishments, but I would have to say I'm lovin gems right now. Thanks for a chance.
Posted by: StampinCathy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Wow! Beautiful cards Jennifer! I am smitten with the hello note cards. I love the color you used and how you kept the design so simple! Think simple, think A Muse!
My favorite embellishment is ribbon. I love the sparkle of twinkle gems, but I always think a card needs a bit of ribbon!
Posted by: Bryn | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:35 AM
My favorite embellishment is definitely gems!
Posted by: Corey | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:38 AM
It would have to be gems. They just add that perfect finishing touch (well for me anyway). Thank you for another super blog. Jennifer is a fabulous artist, I feel like I stalk her work. It is all so fantastic.
Posted by: Janet | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:40 AM
I love to put bling in my cards
Posted by: marian | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:41 AM
Love wha Jennifer created with her amuse stamps. As for my favorite bling, it's rhinestones. A papercrafter can never have too many diamonds!
Posted by: Linda E | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:42 AM
I'm a big fan of Stickles glitter glue and buttons. :-) Love the cute stamps and cute cards!
Posted by: Laura | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:45 AM
The "hello" card set is just great - love it! As for embellishments, lately I've tried to use ribbons and/or gem stones on my cards.
Posted by: Bridget N | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:46 AM
Gotta go with ribbon :-)
Posted by: Amy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:47 AM
I always love Jennifer's cards! Such beautiful details on everything....
(and Jennifer - love your necklace...) and thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Louise Charlton | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:47 AM
My favorite embellishment is ribbon!
Posted by: Suzanne | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:48 AM
Love Jennifer's card.
Posted by: Heidi | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:49 AM
I'm a ribbon lover, but also love to use bling & punched shapes for embellishments.
Posted by: Sue in Grapevine | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:50 AM
ribbon-buttons-ribbon-buttons which to choose I could never choose just one!!! :)
Posted by: Tara C. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:50 AM
Love Jennifer's cards.
Posted by: Heidi | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:50 AM
I've been following Jennifer's blog for a while and I'm just tickled to see her use some of her creativity with my favorite stamps! I'm not big on embellishments, but I can't resist a little bit of ribbon to set off my designs.
Posted by: Sarah | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:52 AM
I'm loving this Designer Swap! Lately I've found myself adding ribbon to everything.
Posted by: Deb Lorence | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:54 AM
Darling projects by Jennifer, love them all! My fav has to be that bending tree and hammock!! So sweet!!
Posted by: Tiffany | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:55 AM
I find myself using ribbon on 95% of my projects.
I like all the cards but those little note cards are too cute.
Posted by: Pam Spradlin | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:01 AM
Hi my favourite embellishment is using ribbon great swap idea
Posted by: karen | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:02 AM
My favorite embelishments at the moment are buttons!
Posted by: Damaris | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:03 AM
I love Jennifer's style, she always puts a unique twist on the simplest of stamps with her techniques! Lately I have been using twine on alot of my cards.
Posted by: Beth Watson | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:03 AM
Anything sparkly! Great ideas - thanks so much.
Posted by: Zena B. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:09 AM
I still enjoy using ribbons.
Posted by: Bev | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Love these cards that Jennifer made!! She's so talented :) Ribbon and buttons are my favorite embellishments.
Posted by: Anita Young | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:14 AM
These are so cute!!!
Posted by: Jingle | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:15 AM
It's hard to pick a favorite, but I do use ribbon a lot.
Posted by: iheartart | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:15 AM
My fave embellishments are pearls and gems. Who knew something so small could make such an impact on a card!
Posted by: Susan McRae | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:16 AM
My favorite embellishment is usually ribbon. It seems to finish my project well.
Love being able to view the works of all the wonderful creative people at each site.
What a fun week.
Posted by: Sandie Hendrivks | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:29 AM
Love the gingham!
Jennifer's cards are adorable, as always!
Posted by: krolski (kathy) | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:39 AM
Awesome Simple Designs Jennifer! Love em' Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Hannah Nicole F | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:42 AM
Ribbon is my favorite embellishment!
Posted by: Amy Ybarra | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:44 AM
It looks like I'm in the same boat as mostly everyone else, I love ribbon! But my favorite is reusing ribbon from something else, like packaging from a store, a present, or some other random place. I've even used shoelaces!
Posted by: Sarah G | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:48 AM
Love LOVE what you did, Jennifer! They are all so fun and darling!
Posted by: JulieHRR | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:52 AM
Such sweet designs Jennifer! Darling cards!
Posted by: Donna Hitz | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:54 AM