We've got an extra special dose of inspiration today - the talented Jennifer McGuire is sharing some cards using our Block Party Card kit!
For this first card, Jen used the Darling Dear gems to make balloons, then drew in the string. How adorable is that?
Have you ever thought of using your markers to alter patterned paper? Jen added some darker blue dots to the multi dot pattern to help it coordinate with the flower gems.
Why not look to packaging to add an extra pattern to your card? Jen used a bit of the grey chevron cover of the 6x6 pad to create an accent, then finished her card by adding a stamped smiley face to one of our mistable suns.
Repeating a stamp design can create a cool look - Jen used the mini plaid stamp from the Block Party Card kit to make a border and on her diecut flowers. This is a great way to get some extra mileage from your stamps!
Please join me in thanking Jennifer for stopping by and sharing these great tips - I can't wait to try them!
Lovely cards! They certainly are a "bright idea!" Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: laura m. | 01/11/2013 at 08:16 AM
wow these cards are so cute...great designs..
Posted by: annette allen | 01/11/2013 at 08:33 AM
Jennifer is wonderful - she always has fresh fun ideas - thanks for the inspiration!
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Posted by: Sandra ltb | 01/11/2013 at 08:53 AM
She is fabulous! I love watching her create! Great job and thanks for sharing! All the cards are great!
Posted by: scrappyrae10 | 01/11/2013 at 09:56 AM
Love her cards as always. =)
Posted by: Julie {CalleLillyCafe} | 01/11/2013 at 10:28 AM
She is one of THE best card makers on the planet! I wish I had her creative mind for just ONE day! Beautifully done.
Posted by: Ally | 01/11/2013 at 10:53 AM
Sweet cards and bright colours! TFS ;-)
Posted by: diana | 01/11/2013 at 11:20 AM
Very inspirational cards and I love how creative she is with the stamp set.
Posted by: Shay | 01/11/2013 at 11:30 AM
These are fabulous cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Marianne | 01/11/2013 at 12:31 PM
Jennifer is one of my fav designers, love her cards and love the ones shown here.
Posted by: Sheri K | 01/11/2013 at 01:30 PM
Very beautiful cards.
Posted by: Annette Vesth | 01/11/2013 at 01:31 PM
Jennifer's projects are always perfect.
Posted by: conil | 01/11/2013 at 03:15 PM
Love these cards!
Posted by: Erica Hettwer | 01/11/2013 at 04:03 PM
Simple elegance, as usual.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Judycs | 01/11/2013 at 08:41 PM
Always love Jennifer's work! She is such a fabulous card maker and really shows how to use the products :)
Posted by: MelanieJ | 01/11/2013 at 09:40 PM
Super cute! Thanks for sharing those!
Posted by: Marti Richards | 01/11/2013 at 09:49 PM
These are all great ideas and typical of the wonderful cards from Jennifer always!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | 01/11/2013 at 10:05 PM
Love the ideas for the embelishments. Jennifer always has such cute cards.
Posted by: Linda | 01/11/2013 at 10:08 PM
Love all of Jennifer's ideas! Her cards are so fresh and fun...glad I bought this kit, so I can play :-)
Posted by: Barb Ghigliotty | 01/11/2013 at 11:41 PM
fabulous cards - Jennifer has such a creative mind!
Posted by: joy | 01/12/2013 at 06:56 AM
Jennifer's the GREATEST!
Posted by: dot ferrero | 01/12/2013 at 07:46 AM
Beautiful cards! her designs are the best. TFS
Posted by: Loly Borda | 01/12/2013 at 12:15 PM
Jennifer is so creative and I always enjoy the ideas that she shares with us.
Posted by: Carol MJS | 01/12/2013 at 09:15 PM
Thanks to Jennifer and thanks to you for all your cute products and ideas.
Posted by: Krista Baginsky | 01/13/2013 at 07:33 PM
Gorgeous creations.
Posted by: Deirdre | 01/14/2013 at 07:55 AM