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!
My favorite embellishment are gem stones. Seems I always find a spot for a few on just about anything I make.
Posted by: Dana D | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:54 AM
I love using ribbon. Sometimes just a little piece adds a lot of interest and texture to a card.
Jennifer's cards are great! Thanks for sharing them with us!
DeniseB
Posted by: Denise Bryant | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:55 AM
My fave is the simplest.
Posted by: snw | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:00 AM
Love the sanded dots. What a great technique!So easy, yet great impact.
thanks for sharing!
Dianne
Posted by: Dianne K. Nelson | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:06 AM
ink is my favorite embellishment...all the more reason to invest in more stamps right :D
Posted by: marla | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:07 AM
I love the twinkle stickers on the pink sending you sunshine card. It is adorable! Great card to send welcoming Spring :)
Posted by: Jana Wyatt | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:14 AM
My favorite embellishments are gems, punches, glitters. love all of Jennifer's cards.. love the designer swap idea too..
Posted by: Jasmine | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Simply fabulous designs Jennifer. Love the hello cards with the pencil.
Posted by: Glenda G | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:19 AM
Love the detail just those little strips of gingham add! Awesome cards!
Posted by: Michon | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Jennifer's style is perfect. I love the simplicity of her work, and yet the impact is profound! :-)
Posted by: Bev | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:25 AM
My favorite embellishment: ribbon!! Whether I'm making a digital or hybrid card, I always have a bit of ribbon somewhere!
Posted by: Ashleigh Bronner | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:26 AM
Oh, Jennifer is one of my favorite artists! Love her work! I like ... paper. Yep, I can do anything with paper. And though it isn't a traditional 'embellishment' it can be whatever you need!
Posted by: Melanie K. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:27 AM
Love these bright and sunny cards! My favorite embellishment is paper flowers. They just seem to go with everything.
Posted by: Marla J | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:28 AM
I love Jennifer's cards, love her style and her blog is full of ideas!
Posted by: Caroline | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:32 AM
My favorite embellishment is rhinestones. I also love Stickles!
Posted by: Ashley Nguyen Newell | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:34 AM
Stinkin' FABULOUS is what! I love the pencil one!! Oh my! :)
Posted by: Bev Rousch | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:34 AM
Paper punches/paper piecing are my faves.
Posted by: MelC | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:36 AM
I am loving all the gingham print -- so sweet!!!
Posted by: Amanda Sewell | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:37 AM
I always love Jennifer's cards. Such big talent from a small package, LOL! My favs are ribbon, ribbon, and also ribbon! I will hunt out vintage ribbons, upholstery ribbon, any kind! And Stickles - I may go a little nuts with it. My newest favorite is pins, though. I love all the Maya Road pins, but Jenny Bowlin has a new line that are SO amazing.
Posted by: Marcy K | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:41 AM
It's nice to discover your blog! I always love Jennifers work. She's so creative. I can't wait to follow the rest of the swap.
Posted by: Roberta | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:46 AM
I love gem stones and ribbon.
Posted by: Lori Frost | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:47 AM
Lately, my favorite embellishment has been tiny pearls - seems like you can pop them anywhere on a card for a little extra flair. And the best thing about them, you can color them with your inks to make them fit your color scheme - obviously JM inspired! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Laura Bax | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:48 AM
I just luv, luv, luv Jennifer's style...so simple yet so beautiful! My favorite embellishment is definitely ribbon! I have a ton!!
Posted by: Allison T. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:48 AM
The designer swap is so fun this week! Love Jennifer's wonderful cards! My favourite embellishments are glossy accents, stitching and gems.
Posted by: Heather Maria | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:50 AM
Wonderful cards! I'm just loving them all!
Posted by: Lisa Wakabayashi | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:51 AM
I love Jennifer's bright and happy cards, her style is so fresh! I'm not really an embellishment gal but I sometimes use crystal and pearl gems.
Posted by: NancyK | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:56 AM
Love the string accessories.
Posted by: linda monroe | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 09:59 AM
Orange SHEER ribbon......The Embellishment for me!!!
Posted by: Kathy K. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM
i absolutely ADORE Jennifer's creations! each one is so unique - and i have several of the stamps, so i'll have to CASE each one ;)
i tend to not use many embellishments, but lately i can't seem to put down my glitter/gel pen! i'm using it on all my cards :)
Posted by: Cat | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:03 AM
It's a bright and beautiful day with Jennifer! As for my favorite embellishments, it's the things I make myself...from cork buttons to stamped paper flowers and diecuts! I do like a little bling from time to time too!
Posted by: Deb | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:04 AM
J. McGuire made her A*Muse rubbah sing... don't you want me, I know you want me, gotta have me... I can be yours!
TFS all your talents and ideas... LUV'M!
Posted by: A. Sanborn | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Fabulous cards by Jennifer, that hammock is so cute! My favorite embellishment has to be pearls, they add such an elegance to cards.
Posted by: cathy a | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:14 AM
I love ribbon, bling, and pearls. I also like to make my own stamped paper flowers. I have never used A muse stamps before but they are so cute I might have to buy some!!!
Posted by: Elise | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:14 AM
All the cards are awesome. Love the note cards for a gift. Great idea. Great inspiratoin.
Posted by: Judy Boyd | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:15 AM
What a great group of cards today! As for my favorite and most used embellishment....ribbons but crystals are not far behind!
Posted by: Kathy E. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Jennifer's still is so doable, yet it looks so special. That's why she's so good at what she does.
Posted by: Summer Braxton | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Great cards! My favorite embellishment is ribbon, followed closely by pearls. And gems. And buttons.
Posted by: Kathy McDonald | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:28 AM
The card set would be such a great gift! Love all the cards today, especially the palm tree and sunshine card!
Posted by: Dana H | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:40 AM
very cute! love the gloss on the pencil! great touch.
Posted by: veronica | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Jennifer does such fab and exquistely beautiful work - fav embellies are anything sparkly and bright!
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Hi..not sure if glossy accent counts...but it is one of my favs to use! Love the pearls as well...I don't have many of these type of things...I follow Jennifer as well...she is amazing...so talented ..and one pure heart of gold! I think this is a fun week with the swapping..ty for sharing
Posted by: cher | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:48 AM
anything sparkly is my favorite. Love the pink and green card!
Posted by: Donna McEwen | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:48 AM
Great cards! My favorite embellishment is ribbon.
Posted by: Yvette K | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Love today's designer swap! Jennifer's cards have captured A Muse's style perfectly! My favorite embellies right now are pearls--they come in so many yummy colors!
Posted by: donna mikasa | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Jennifer did a fabulous job. Love her cards. My favorite embellishment is the teeny tiny twinkle stickers.
Posted by: karen q | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Ribbon and thread. Jennifer made some cards on her blog not too long ago with your Margarita and lime stamps. Sooo super cute. Can't wait to get my hands on those stamps...
Posted by: Olivia | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Rhinestones are my favorite embellishment. Now that I've FINALLY learned how to tie a pretty bow, ribbon is quickly coming in second place.
Posted by: Christi | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Great cards--I really like the gingham. My favorite embellishment is ribbon followed by little gems.
Posted by: Sue D | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Love all these cards but especially the pencil and the chrysanthemum. Love love love the gingham!!!! Lately my favorite embellishment is my Sakura Star sparkle pen. It adds just a bit of sparkle, when I'm in the mood for a lot of sparkle I reach for my Stickles!
Posted by: Krissy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Hooray for Jennifer! Such fabulous, cute, clean cards! I love to use RIBBON on my cards!
Posted by: Toni | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:21 AM
I really like the sand... the cards were fabulous!
Posted by: Amy L. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Love the Twinkle Stars for the flowers....I'm going to use this idea for my mom's birthday card next month;) thanks!
Posted by: Moonberry | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:30 AM
What fun cards! I love ribbon, but somedays it has to be some bling!! :)
Posted by: jen shears | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:58 AM
I love bling, stickles and ribbon.
Posted by: kathy fobes | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 11:58 AM
I really like all of the cards, especially the notecard set. The set gives me inspiration for an end of the year gift for my DD's teacher. Jennifer McGuire is also one of my favorite designers. Thanks so much for all the inspiration.
Posted by: Mary Jane D. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:15 PM
I love the rhinestone bling but have to admit that I am an embossing powder hoarder. All of the cards are really lovely!!!
Posted by: Sandi James | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:16 PM
It is hard to pick just one favorite embellishment. I use ribbon, gemstones and Stickles a lot, but I guess my absolute favorite is the gemstones -- just a few really makes a card pop.
Posted by: Maude Beakley | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Oh, love the simplicity of those "hello" cards. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Teresa E. :) | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Rhinestones! AND glitter!
Posted by: myownplace | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:47 PM
I love the cards. What fun the Palm tree is! I just love embossing on my cards.
Posted by: DebbieZ | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:51 PM
I love the use of the gloss on the pencil cards
Posted by: anababy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Nice creation by Jennifer.
Posted by: mary from maine | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 12:56 PM
hmm what is my favorite embellishment? I love buttons and the simplicity of embossing the background, oh and I love stitching.
Posted by: Elizabeth G | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:05 PM
Great cards! I love gem stones on my cards=)
Posted by: Tara Sroka | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:10 PM
Love Jennifer's cards. So cute. I like to use Twinkles and ribbon on my cards.
Posted by: Betty Townsend | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:15 PM
I just love these cards! They are so sweet and fun! I love adding a bit of sparkle to my cards.
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=575500975 | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:15 PM
Beautiful cards!!! So sweet and simple. I would say my favorite embellishment is ribbon.
Posted by: Cheryl | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:24 PM
I love ribbon.
Posted by: Jennifer Moore | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:45 PM
Jennifer is amazing! her cards always has some fun personal touches to them to make them shine! I am addicted to ribbons!
Posted by: Alice W. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:52 PM
Hmm, I think my favorite embellishment is buttons! I actually haven't ever used any myself yet, but I love EVERY card I see them on!
Posted by: Becky K. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 01:54 PM
One thing is for sure, Jenifer never disappoints. Her talent is boundless. I adore what she did here, each canr is prettier than the next.
I am partial to anything that blings, so all kinds of gemstones and sparkly goodies are my favorite kind of embellishment. :)
Posted by: Natasha Kara | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:11 PM
I love all that Jennifer creates! So happy to find her here! My favorite embellishment are brads! But I like gems and pearls, too!
Posted by: Agata | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:17 PM
love the cards! I like to add ribbon to my cards. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: kim | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:28 PM
cute cards! loving the twinkle stickers - BLING BLING BLING!!!!!
Posted by: Steph in WA | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:30 PM
These cards are so much fun, love 'em!! My favorite embellishment is ribbon!
Posted by: Iris | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:50 PM
Jennifer's cards are all amazing...love all the little details that make each one special! My favourite embellishment is anything glittery or shiny...twinkle stickers, glitter, crystal effects...love'em all!
Posted by: Alanna (al_silver2) | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 02:59 PM
Jennifer's work is lovely! I like glitter and gems!
Posted by: Tricia Dee | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:05 PM
I admire Jennifer sooooo much, she is always an inspiration to me. My favorite embellisments have to be paper flowers, buttons and gemstones/pearls. Can't get enough of them.
Posted by: Sandy F. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:12 PM
Without a doubt - it's ribbon! Although I do love buttons, too!
Posted by: Jackie W. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:15 PM
love the cards. Especially the pencil set.
Posted by: Alexis Easton | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:40 PM
One of my favourite embellishments are pearls and gems ( do they count as one!!!) I love adding bling to my cards.
Posted by: Dawn T | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:41 PM
Fabulous cards Jennifer! I love all of your cards! I think I love pearls the best these days. :o)
Posted by: Monika/buzsy | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Wonderful cards Jennifer!! I love using the little gems on my cards for a little sparkle!! :)
Posted by: Nat Murdock | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:03 PM
Cute, cute, cute! I love the hello set.
Posted by: Kim R | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:07 PM
Oh Jennifer I love these bright gingham colors. Makes hope that Spring really will arrive.
Posted by: Carol Berry | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:22 PM
My favorite embellishment is ribbon!!! It adds so much to a card! Speaking of cards, these are great Jennifer!!
Posted by: JodyM | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:29 PM
I love any kind of bling, subtly done....gems, glitter.
Posted by: Marty | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Wonderful cards by Jennifer today! I loved the flower with the gingham strips behind it. My favorite embellishment - hmmm, hard to choose but I'm loving the little pearls.
Posted by: Linda W. | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:32 PM
What a cool idea. I love the chance to see what Jennifer does with A Muse.
Posted by: Beth Rang | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:41 PM
Oops, my favorite embellishments are the twinkle stickers and rubons.
Posted by: Beth Rang | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:41 PM
my favorite embellys are buttons, stickles!
Posted by: christine b | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 05:52 PM
My favorite embellishment is twinkle stickers. I love how Jennifer used them with the seedling stamp to make a garden.
Posted by: Jo Ann | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:20 PM
It is neat to see the two websites swap and how they use each others stamps. I love Jennifer's simple and beautiful cards.
Posted by: Lisa Simpson | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:26 PM
I love that Hello/Pencil card!! Wowsa, so cool! I love to use A Muse twinkle stickers, the stars and hearts are my fav!!
Posted by: Susie P | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:31 PM
I love stickles and brads... And anything Jennifer "my enabler" shows me! LOL!
Carol
Posted by: Carol | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Favorite embellishment? Buttons and bling. And stickles. And ribbon. And a whole bunch more! And I especially love that first card!!
Posted by: AnneSATX | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:02 PM
What a wonderful week! Loved the cards. Love the bright colors and all the wonderful hands-on textures.
Posted by: Arlene | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:37 PM
loving this talent exchange that's going on! gems are probably my favorite right now.
Posted by: pcm | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:42 PM
What cute cards! Jennifer, I always love your creations!
Posted by: Cathy Green | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 07:45 PM
Even more cute cards. Love this swap!
Posted by: Tiffany Heilman | Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 08:00 PM