Friday, December 23, 2011

Jennifer McGuire Crafts With Studio Calico!

Happy Friday!

If you've seen Jennifer McGuire's blog lately, you know there is an upcoming Clean & Simple Card Making Class! Make sure to sign up - there is an all-star team of teachers who have loads of ideas to help you stay inspired and they will be sharing some of their fabulous techniques and tutorials!

The other day, Jennifer blogged about one of my favorite brands, Studio Calico! Here are some cards she made!

Card 1

Card 2

Card 3

This video shows some simple & fun techniques to help you spice up your cards!

Thanks to Jennifer McGuire for the fabulous video and ideas! : )

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67 comments:

  1. Elaine ADecember 23, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Jennifer always has the best tips and techniques and her classes are such fun. Its hard to pick a favorite card, but if I must, I'll pick card 1. I just love the design and the colors.
    MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE SIMON SAYS STAMP FAMILY!

    Elaine Allen

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  2. Annie RoseDecember 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Wow, Jennifer never let's us down with any project she takes on! I love everything here. The yellow on the first card makes me so happy. :)

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  3. MoniDecember 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Gorgeous projects, fab details. Hugs,moni

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  4. MillaDecember 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    All the cards are gorgeous (well, Jennifer's cards are always gorgeous, aren't they? :) ) but the third one is my favourite. I love the sentiment and the whole card is just so lovely.

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  5. Small TDecember 23, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I love the third card! So beautiful! :-) xx

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  6. Linda CarsonDecember 23, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    I love Card #3! It is truly unique and the sentiment is so sweet!

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  7. Anny90December 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    My fav one is third! It's brilliant!

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  8. paperpapierDecember 23, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    love the big flower card...so sweet!

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  9. CathyDecember 23, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I love Jennifer's creative ideas! I think I will choose the butterfly card as my favorite.

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  10. mtscrapgalDecember 23, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    The new tissue tape looks so interesting. Of course, Jennifer is a excellent crafter to show us new technigues and products. My favorite is the flower one. Thanks

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  11. momiDecember 23, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    I really love the first one!(with flower) I adore Jennifer sooooo much! She is amazing! Thanks for sharing her beautiful work. :)

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  12. Message KeeperDecember 23, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I like the Card 2 as it is blue. I like blue very much!

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  13. FroggietalksDecember 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Jennifer is amazing with techniques, one of many reasons why I love her online classes. I really like the tranquility of the second card.

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  14. LindseyDecember 23, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    My favourite card of the three is the middle one, with its bright blue shades and graphic design! Thanks for the blog candy chance!

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  15. ChunyuanDecember 23, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Love Jennifer's card. Thanks for the inspiration and giveaway. Happy holidays.

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  16. Carol McDecember 23, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    If I must pick a card it would be number 1. I love the colors and design. But of course all the cards are fabulous.

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  17. Emily KeatonDecember 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    I love Card 3 with the braid--so cool looking. Thanks for all the fabulous inspiration this year!

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  18. AlmondkaDecember 23, 2011 at 1:43 PM

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  19. AlmondkaDecember 23, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Many great ideas, beautiful cards! Card #3 is my favourite.

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  20. TonaDecember 23, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    All of the cards are great but I think that the 1st one is my favorite.

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  21. RachelDecember 23, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    wow those are fabulous cards!! i love the top one, such peaceful colors!

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  22. kbrandy4December 23, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Just Gorgeous!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
    Hugs
    Hazel xx

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  23. Maryann LaursenDecember 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    This is a hard one, cause I just love the design of number one, but I also just love the colors on number two, so can´t I just pick both? ha ha ha. All her cards are sooo great and the video is awesome.

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  24. Carol MaitozaDecember 23, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    My fav card is the heart card with the buttons. Adorable!

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  25. Melissa SheaDecember 23, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Ohh, they are all yummy! I love card 3 a lot, the colors are so warm!

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  26. Darlene GDecember 23, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    It sure isn't easy to pick one of these cards but if I absolutely had to it would be #3. They are all so pretty.

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  27. SuvenkorentoDecember 23, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I love card number tree! Jennifer has so many great ideas :)

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  28. Sue DDecember 23, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    My favorite is Card #2 with the butterfly and scallops.

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  29. kaoriDecember 23, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    My favorite card is the third. I really love the colrs combination.

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  30. MarianneDecember 23, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    My favourite card is number 3, but they all look great. What a great colours and love the details. xxx Marianne MW

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  31. AnonymousDecember 23, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I love all of Jennifer's work, but card number 3 is my favorite. Thanks for the chance to win (and for my order that came last week). Happy Holidays.

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  32. Ellie KnolDecember 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I LOVE all of them, but if I have to pick one, it would be the 3rd one!

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  33. Larissa HeskettDecember 23, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Saw this on Jennifer's Blog and LOVED the video!! She is so darn CRAFTY!! =) THANKS for sharing it with us and for the chance to win!!
    Have a FABULOUS HOLIDAY WEEKEND!! =)

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  34. MyrtoDecember 23, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Wow thanks Jennifer cool technique

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  35. sharonDecember 23, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Love Jennifer's cards but if I have to pick just one then maybe the first card with the great flower. Some of that brilliant trim will be appearing on an order from me in the New Year ;-)

    Merry Christmas one and all.

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  36. Emily HDecember 23, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I saw this on Jennifer's blg. So pretty! I just love the Hero Art stamp set you are giving away!

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  37. MeghanDecember 23, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I love the ruffly look of the blue butterfly card. Great papers and techniques.

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  38. ShawninazDecember 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I love everything that she creates but card 2 is my favorite, I adore butterflies!

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  39. Linda TDecember 23, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    All the cards are beautifully made. I would have to pick card #3. It's so different and all looks so well together. Beautiful
    Lind@

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  40. PamDecember 23, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Jennifer rocks everything she does.

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  41. BunnyfreakDecember 23, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Love the card with the braid.

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  42. cutiephinphinDecember 23, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    My fav is the 3rd card although the blue one is real close.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  43. KatieDecember 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Amazing cards! I love that tissue trim! What great ideas. And I love that stamp set! Thank you for sharing!

    Katie B.

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  44. AnitaDecember 23, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Amazing cards! I love the blue one.

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  45. Kelly MassmanDecember 23, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I always enjoy seeing Jennifer's work! Thanks also for a chance to win that beautiful stamp set!

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  46. marlaDecember 23, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    i like the first card the best but i have never seen a card by Jennifer that i didn't like! love that stamp set too, must go off to start a shopping cart :)

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  47. Tami B.December 23, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    All 3 are very nice, but I like #3 the best. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

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  48. ShannonDecember 23, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Oh - love them all, but #3 is my fav!

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  49. bethannDecember 23, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    love all the cards but really love the braided tissue and heart, very differnet.

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  50. CarolDecember 23, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    That tissue tape is so pretty. I love all the cards that Jennifer #2 card the best. Reminds me of an ocean. Merry Christmas everyone.

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  51. BethWDecember 24, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    I visit Jennifer's blog everyday.I love what she did with the Studio Calico tissue paper.She is always an inspiration.

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  52. HussenaDecember 24, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    All the Cards are so Beautiful...Thank you Jennifer for your Tips...Really Helpful:)

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the Simon Says Family!!!!!

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  53. Shu-WenDecember 24, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    I love these cards! Glad Jennifer's doing cards for Simon Says Stamp now!

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  54. Grá O'NeillDecember 24, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Beautiful cards :)

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  55. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    My favorite is card 1 with the tissue flower.

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  56. UnknownDecember 24, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Card 3 is my favorite. Jennifer you are my star!

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  57. Weenie ThomasDecember 24, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Love all tips and tecniques from Jennifer. My favourite is the third card. Very stylish

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  58. Weenie ThomasDecember 24, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Love all tips and tecniques from Jennifer. My favourite is the third card. Very stylish

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  59. HannahDecember 24, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love card one. It has basic elements but such a WOW factor. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  60. Janet's JoyDecember 24, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    They are all gorgeous but the first card is my favourite!

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  61. ribenarubyDecember 24, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Super creations Jennifer, card 3 is just gorgeous, love the plaitting of tissue. Ruby x

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  62. Lynne in NIDecember 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    gorgeous cards ... I'm lovin' that tissue paper!

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  63. Denacline88December 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I like the butterfly card, with the hues of blues all over it. Thanks for the tips Jennifer the always come in handy for my card making.

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  64. LorraineDecember 25, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    I love the braids on the 3rd card, such a neat idea, I might wanna try it out myself.

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  65. KimberleyGDecember 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Card three is my fav too. Pretty stamp set you're giving away; hope I win.

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  66. Karen LetchworthDecember 26, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    This is a lovely stamp set. It would get me going on Mothers' Day cards. Thanks for sharing!

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  67. TracyJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:23 AM

    Hi. I am so loving your blog and jennifer McGuire is one of my favorites! Only trouble is that I cannot view her video on my iPad. Does anyone know why? The cards are beautiful :)

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