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Can I just tell you that I think this is my very, very favorite Quietfire Sentiment . . . that is until the next set of stamps comes out he…he…. Seriously, I have been waiting to ink this stamp up and then I remembered this lovely print paper I had been holding aside for a special occasion.  So here it is – the stamps is called  "When You Get to the End". 

The sentiment is large enough to be the focal part of the card, so I decided to do port holes with ribbon down the left side of the card to balance it out a bit.  I filled some of the bottom with a panel of pearls across the bottom.  The ribbon in the port holes is secured at the top and bottom and then each piece of ribbon is tied around the vertically secured ribbon.  If you are so inclined you can glue a bow there, I’m partial to actually tying them on to something. 

Tip:  This is a 5" x 7" card, and my preference is for top hinged cards – many have asked how I do that.  I used an 8 1/2 x 11" sheet of paper, cut landscape at 5" and 10" giving two panels that are 8.5" x 5".  One of the panels is cut down to 7" x 5" and the other panel is scored at 7" along the short side and the flap folded down along the back.  I then glue that  flap on top of 7" x 5" panel.  It gives me  a seam on the inside, back panel of the card which is high enough it can easily be covered with a border.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Quietfire – When You Get to the End
Paper:  The Paper Company – Shimmer Sand Cover, Sunrise Vine, Shimmer Highlight
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories:  Pearls, Ribbon, EK Success 3/4" punch, EK Success 1" punch

Be blessed my friends.  I’m looking forward to next week and hope you stop by to see me.

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  • SuzanneSeptember 13, 2009 - 12:46 pm

    This is spectacular Becca! I’m so glad you like that quote! It niggled away at me for years before I finally did it! I don’t know why I waited so long. I guess I was waiting for you. You have made a card of great beauty with it. Thank you.ReplyCancel

  • AnnSSeptember 13, 2009 - 12:53 pm

    Wow Becca…this card is off the charts. You are a total inspiration.ReplyCancel

  • Jenny S. (UK)September 13, 2009 - 12:56 pm

    Oh one of my favourite sentiments too. It is lovely to see how you use them on your cards, sometimes we don’t seem to be able to get the best out of these wonderful sentiment stamps. You show us the way Becca,
    My son got married on 27th August and I bought some stamps from Quietfire on your recommendation, everyone loved the card. Bless you. xxReplyCancel

  • carol KornSeptember 13, 2009 - 12:57 pm

    This is so beautiful. Where do I find these stamps? I just love your website but wonder where to get the stampsReplyCancel

  • PeggySeptember 13, 2009 - 1:03 pm

    Gorgeous is not a big enough word for your card!! Absolutely love the sentiment!ReplyCancel

  • RobbieSeptember 13, 2009 - 1:23 pm

    Becca,

    I absolutely LOVE this elegant card. Every time I think you’ve made the best I’ve seen, you seem to top it off with another one of your fabulous designs. Everything about this one just flows together so smoothly. I’ve not seen the sentiment before and must agree with you in that it is probably the best ever written…and it’s for a stamp!!ReplyCancel

  • MarisaSeptember 13, 2009 - 1:29 pm

    Fabulous sentiment, fabulous card :DReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerSeptember 13, 2009 - 1:48 pm

    Fantastic Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • Gina FSeptember 13, 2009 - 1:53 pm

    Love the sentiment, awesome card!!!TFS…Gina FReplyCancel

  • Carol FroehlichSeptember 13, 2009 - 1:58 pm

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Elegant and Glamorous!!
    Thank you for the Beautiful inspiration!!!

    CarolReplyCancel

  • Heather WoodsSeptember 13, 2009 - 2:13 pm

    Oh Becca this is jawdroppingly fantastic – where do you go from here!!!
    Stunning…. the sentiment is so uplifting and inspiring I think everyone who sees this will want to buy it. TFS.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xReplyCancel

  • Jerri KaySeptember 13, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    This is gorgeous Becca! You’re not going to believe this, but I was at JoAnn’s a few hours ago and bought that DP paper! LOL . . . we must have similar tastes. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it.ReplyCancel

  • AndreaASeptember 13, 2009 - 2:26 pm

    Wow this card is beautiful!!!
    And for me the scentiment is oh so true.
    I HAD to learn how to fly .ReplyCancel

  • Joy LukasSeptember 13, 2009 - 2:31 pm

    Am amazed at how you can top your self with each card. Would like to know how you did the “port holes”.ReplyCancel

  • Sarah(Mustang)September 13, 2009 - 3:16 pm

    Wow,Wow, AMazing card.
    You truly are an amazing artist.
    Your cards are always over the top.
    Into my favs with the rest of your awesome cards.ReplyCancel

  • christiSeptember 13, 2009 - 3:30 pm

    wow, you’ve come up with another tecnique that i am going to have to make my own. i love the porthole effect. maybe i can get the stuff centered. gives me something to work on.ReplyCancel

  • veltaSeptember 13, 2009 - 4:04 pm

    Amazing, as in Grace…your creations are very elegant and soothing to the eye! The softness of this card, along with the sentiment should be put in a frame!ReplyCancel

  • MariSeptember 13, 2009 - 4:06 pm

    Oh, this is amazing! I *LOVE* what you did with the ribbon! The colors, the sentiment… it’s all so gorgeous. Your talent seriously rocks my world!ReplyCancel

  • Val WSeptember 13, 2009 - 6:10 pm

    Oh my, that’s pretty. Love the portholes, and the sentiment. At first when I read your tip about making your card that size I thought,”Huh?”
    But after re-reading it, the light bulb went on, and I thought , “Oh, now I get it! Cool!” Having the shot of the card slightly opened helped me see how you did that with the border inside. Thanks for sharing your tips along with your gorgeous cards.ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningSeptember 13, 2009 - 6:24 pm

    Absolutely amazing Becca! LOVE the port holes with bows! Great sentiment!!!ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferSeptember 13, 2009 - 7:30 pm

    I’m speechless over this beauty, Becca!! Seriously amazing, girl! Love that ribbon treatment!ReplyCancel

  • lacyquilterSeptember 13, 2009 - 7:31 pm

    This is gorgeous and a fabulous layout. Love the circles/ribbon treatment.ReplyCancel

  • RufusSeptember 13, 2009 - 7:37 pm

    Love the “portholes”. Extremely elegant and graceful card. Always a joy to see what you’ve come up with.ReplyCancel

  • TheresaSeptember 13, 2009 - 8:14 pm

    You did such an elegant job on this one. I really like the circles and the ribbon tied within those circles. Great Job!ReplyCancel

  • ToshSeptember 13, 2009 - 8:24 pm

    Stunning Becca!! Love the kraft and your unique and elegant ribbon treatment!!ReplyCancel

  • VickiSeptember 13, 2009 - 9:29 pm

    Becca this card is so elegant…but I think all your cards are elegant. I really liked how you used the sentiment as the focal point and the ribbon treatment is just so awesome. Thanks for sharing with us. :)

    VickiReplyCancel

  • SandraSeptember 13, 2009 - 10:18 pm

    Wow! You are amazing!
    SandraReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisSeptember 14, 2009 - 1:41 am

    Just beautiful in shades of brown with hints of gold. This is just so charming. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 14, 2009 - 5:28 am

    Becca,
    AWSOME !!!!!!!!

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 14, 2009 - 7:10 am

    so pretty, love the sentiment and the neat way you attached the ribbon!ReplyCancel

  • niseSeptember 14, 2009 - 8:44 am

    Amazing! Just love how you can take the most beautiful words and send them to the heavens. The port hole ribbons are perfect!ReplyCancel

  • Amazing Paper Grace » Quote!September 14, 2009 - 10:42 am

    […] are from Quietfire Design.   Each letter is overstamped  using the same stamp used on my card yesterday (When You Get to the End).   Next I stamped the sentiment called Fill Your Paper, on […]ReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 14, 2009 - 1:27 pm

    Good evenig, Becca- awesome card- the mechanics are out of this world – will have to try this technique – and the sentiment is just lovely.ReplyCancel

  • MichelleSeptember 14, 2009 - 4:28 pm

    What stunning card and I LOVE the verse! The words of encouragement are wonderful! :) MichelleReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)September 14, 2009 - 8:48 pm

    Becca,

    This card is absolutely gorgeous! I love it when you make windows and pull bows through them! Someday I may actually try to do that.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenSeptember 15, 2009 - 5:09 pm

    Becca, This ia a beautiful card. I would love to learn how to do this top hinged card but duhhh… I don’t understand your explanation. How about a tutorial ? It would be much appreciated.
    Thank you, JudyReplyCancel

  • Julie GlasgowSeptember 16, 2009 - 10:23 am

    Just lovely!ReplyCancel

  • SadiSeptember 26, 2009 - 10:49 am

    Absolutely Awesome!! You really kicked it up notch with this one. WowReplyCancel

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We spent a good deal of the day, remembering 9/11, watching TV and reliving the day.  In short, we will always remember. 

God Bless the families who lost loved ones or were affected in some way.  For some it is still difficult to put behind them and others have moved on out of necessity.  My prayers go out to them still.

Just coming up for air…and reached around me for something quick to post just so that you know I’m here.  I stamped this card quite some time ago and haven’t shared it here before.  It’s one of my favorite stamp companies – Wordsworth.  This stamp has been in my stash for a while and it’s one of those heartfelt sentiments that I love to read, it gives me strength.

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Wordsworth
Paper:  Bazzill, The Paper Company
Ink:  Colorbox Merlot
Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large,  Ribbon, Bling

I’m keeping this short and sweet – surprise!  Thanks for stopping by :)

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  • Erica FieldsSeptember 12, 2009 - 3:19 am

    What an eye-catching and lovely layout this is. I rarely see Wordworth stamps. This is an inspiring sentiment to be sure.ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)September 12, 2009 - 3:29 am

    Hi Becca!

    your card is beautiful. I love how you have put the ovals at the back of the verse. The ribbon looks gorgeous on the side.
    I can see how that verse would be a strength in those times that we need a bit of encouragement.ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisSeptember 12, 2009 - 3:38 am

    Beautiful card Becca, how true the sentiment. So uplifting and encouraging. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lynnor aka icensheba on SCSSeptember 12, 2009 - 4:34 am

    What an inspiring sentiment!!! Gorgeous card!!ReplyCancel

  • Diane HSeptember 12, 2009 - 5:27 am

    Very pretty and so very true!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenSeptember 12, 2009 - 6:46 am

    Becca –

    What a beautiful and heartfelt card. As always, your work is perfect.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Sue a/k/a MOUSEMOM40September 12, 2009 - 6:51 am

    What a beautiful sentiment! And as always your card is absolutely stunning. :o)ReplyCancel

  • MargSeptember 12, 2009 - 7:48 am

    What a lovely and inspiring card. I would like to totally CASE it as I have a friend that just had surgery for breast cancer.ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 12, 2009 - 8:11 am

    Wonderful Becca! Beautiful sentiment.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 12, 2009 - 8:13 am

    Beautiful Becca. Wonderful sentiment.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Regina NSeptember 12, 2009 - 9:09 am

    Your cards are always so beautiful and the sentiments are always so special.ReplyCancel

  • CindySeptember 12, 2009 - 9:23 am

    I love Wordsworth Stamps; don’t hear about them as much these days. The way you’ve used the ovals in the background is really nice. Great idea…with more possibilities just by shifting the ovals. Beautiful card.ReplyCancel

  • MarisaSeptember 12, 2009 - 10:11 am

    This is so lovely and soft! Love the sentiment.ReplyCancel

  • BettySeptember 12, 2009 - 10:31 am

    Beautiful, Becca!!! Love the way you used the ovals. Wonderful colors and lovely sentiment!!!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowSeptember 12, 2009 - 1:21 pm

    Becca – this is so beautiful!!! Love the oval dies in the background and the sentiment is wonderful!!! So soft and feminine!!!

    Have a great weekend!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 12, 2009 - 1:24 pm

    Good evening, Becca – a beautiful card!!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)September 12, 2009 - 4:14 pm

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL card, Becca! Love Love LOVE how you did the circles in the background!ReplyCancel

  • BrendaSeptember 12, 2009 - 6:25 pm

    Thank you for all of your hard work. I have enjoyed everything that you have done. You have made me want all of the “Spellbinders”. I have had a hard time getting the Fleur De Lis, but HL just called yesterday and they have mine in. I can’t wait to do the snowflake!!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)September 12, 2009 - 10:56 pm

    Becca,

    Such a pretty and elegant card! I absolutely love the layout, especially the arrangement of the ovals. Very creative.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • EbaSeptember 13, 2009 - 6:58 am

    Wow, it’s beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 13, 2009 - 8:18 am

    Beautiful card Becca.
    And wonderful sentiment.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • niseSeptember 13, 2009 - 9:24 am

    What wonderful words set off perfectly with your stamping style!ReplyCancel

  • ToshSeptember 13, 2009 - 4:19 pm

    So elegant, classy and beautiful Becca!!ReplyCancel

  • Susan BugalskiSeptember 14, 2009 - 8:55 am

    Beautiful as per usual. What a great sentiment too.

    SusanReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellySeptember 18, 2009 - 6:54 am

    Becca, what a stunning card. I absolutely must have that WW sentiment stamp! Is is a current stamp, do you know? Where did you get it?ReplyCancel

  • Ree DonnellySeptember 18, 2009 - 7:03 am

    Also, Becca, can you tell me the author’s name at the bottom of that quote, I can’t read it. Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • MyrnaSeptember 20, 2009 - 11:23 am

    Is a beautiful card and sentiments. Greate work Becca !!
    Thanks
    Hugs, MyrnaReplyCancel

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Well there is more Impression-Obsession Week goodness to share!  This week, all the Designers at Stampers Dream are sharing their creations using new images from the Impression-Obsession 2009 Winter Supplement.  The images are soooo cute…I’m embarrassed to tell you how many of them are on my wish list :)  Today I’m keeping it simple.  I’m sharing an image by Impression Obsession called Skating Stockings.   They’re so fun – I colored them up with Tombow Markers and cut them out with Spellbinders Labels Eight.

I cut two Spellbinders Ovals for my Sentiment and tied on that scrumptious velvet ribbon.  See, I can do a simple card that doesn’t have so much fru-fru, right!?! 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Impression-Obsession – Skating Stockings; Sentiment – Northwoods Rubber Stamps
Paper:  K & Co., The Paper Company
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Eight, Tombow Markers, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small, Velvet Ribbon, pearl

You should go and see the creations that others on the Design Team have dreamed up today!  Check out posts from Tosha , Denise , Laurie , and Michelle.  While you are looking in on Michelle, remember she has blog candy to celebrate reaching 200,000 hits on her blog.  There’s still time to sign up, so if you haven’t already done so, you can catch her blog candy at THIS link.

I hope you’re having a fabulous day – thanks for stopping in to visit!

Posted in Impression-Obsession, Spellbinders Die Templates, Stamper's Dream, Stamping
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  • Cindy HaffnerSeptember 10, 2009 - 7:01 am

    GORGEOUS Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • denise (peanutbee)September 10, 2009 - 7:02 am

    BEAUTIFULLY colored, WOW!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RSeptember 10, 2009 - 7:12 am

    Beautiful, Becca! Simple, yet elegant. Great design, and your coloring with those Tombows is AWESOME! :-)ReplyCancel

  • christiSeptember 10, 2009 - 7:26 am

    u with no fru-fru imposible! what a cute, fun card.ReplyCancel

  • MelindaSeptember 10, 2009 - 7:52 am

    I love this card! It is too cute!ReplyCancel

  • Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye)September 10, 2009 - 8:13 am

    Well would you just look at that beautifully colored image? This is just stunning.ReplyCancel

  • Stacy SCS TwinshappySeptember 10, 2009 - 8:29 am

    This is so cute and beautiful at the same time. Love your coloring Becca.ReplyCancel

  • ToshSeptember 10, 2009 - 8:31 am

    Both darling and gorgeous!! Your coloring is fabulous!! And I love the sweet little pearls!ReplyCancel

  • BarbaraSeptember 10, 2009 - 8:49 am

    This card is fun & Fabulous!! What did you use to cut the red section behind the white oval? Also you have a blue shaded background behind the stockings. How was the applied?

    Thanks so much for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenSeptember 10, 2009 - 9:08 am

    Becca –

    What a sweet card. I love how you’ve colored the image. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • LouiseSeptember 10, 2009 - 9:13 am

    As always, Becca, it is gorgeous :)
    Louise xReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.September 10, 2009 - 9:28 am

    This is a beautiful Christmas card!! Fabulous coloring!ReplyCancel

  • Gina FSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:01 am

    So nice, TFS…..Gina FReplyCancel

  • AlexandraSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:09 am

    Beautiful card! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Laurie SchmidlinSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:10 am

    Oh Becca, this is SO beautiful!!! Your coloring is exquisite and that bow!!!! How in the world did you tie such a PERFECT bow out of Velvet ribbon? I am in awe!!!ReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:53 am

    Gorgeous!!! I love how you colored the stockings…plus the fab pearls – he,he,he!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 10, 2009 - 11:14 am

    very pretty, love the coloring and the pearls are a great accent!ReplyCancel

  • annekeSeptember 10, 2009 - 11:25 am

    wat een prachtige kaart!!!!
    leuk die pareltjes!!!
    fijne avond
    groet annekeReplyCancel

  • Bev J.September 10, 2009 - 12:32 pm

    What a beautiful card-really pretty colors and coloring. tfsReplyCancel

  • SuziSeptember 10, 2009 - 12:32 pm

    Even your “simple” is elegant! TFS!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisSeptember 10, 2009 - 1:02 pm

    Beautiful card Becca!!!. The coloring is superb. The blue arounf the focal image makes the image pop. TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • Heather WoodsSeptember 10, 2009 - 1:55 pm

    Fru Fru or not Becca – This is stunning – that stamp is beautiful and the colouring is superb. What more can I say ……. I love it.
    Hugs
    HW(UK)
    xxReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 10, 2009 - 1:58 pm

    Good evening, Becca- this is “simply” divine- just perfect from the colouring to the gorgeous velvet ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn KingSeptember 10, 2009 - 2:42 pm

    Beautiful===love that bow too–it adds so much!ReplyCancel

  • Marion (Australia)September 10, 2009 - 4:20 pm

    Always beautiful.
    That velvet bow is gorgeous.
    your colouring is exquisite.
    Bless you Becca for showing your lovely cards.ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 10, 2009 - 4:44 pm

    Becca,
    Ohhh so pretty. Love the coloring. And those tiny pearls….
    So cute.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningSeptember 10, 2009 - 5:53 pm

    Beautiful Becca!!!ReplyCancel

  • DottiSeptember 10, 2009 - 8:28 pm

    Love your coloring and the paper that you used! Beautiful card!ReplyCancel

  • Sue KmentSeptember 10, 2009 - 9:29 pm

    oh so pretty!ReplyCancel

  • CindySeptember 10, 2009 - 9:59 pm

    I love this card Becca. The blue shadowing really tops it off.ReplyCancel

  • IdaSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:49 pm

    Oh-la-la! Simply beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Amy ShefferSeptember 10, 2009 - 11:35 pm

    Gorgeous coloring, Becca! Love your design!ReplyCancel

  • KimSeptember 11, 2009 - 12:46 am

    WOW! This is beautiful! Your work is amazing!ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 11, 2009 - 7:40 am

    Becca, your card is so cute! Thanks for sharing. ~Diane DCRU DTReplyCancel

  • BettySeptember 11, 2009 - 1:49 pm

    This is wonderful, Becca!!! The image is just fantastic and so beautifully colored!!!! LOVE the biased cut gingham dp and your rich red bow!!! Gorgeous Christmas card!!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenSeptember 11, 2009 - 3:40 pm

    How beautiful Becca. I love the paper you chose to use. It really off sets your image. Great coloring. Love the velvet ribbon. Simple and Gorgeous.
    As always,
    JudyReplyCancel

  • LatishaSeptember 11, 2009 - 9:36 pm

    BEAU-TI-FUL…love it
    hugs
    latishaReplyCancel

  • Ann KSeptember 12, 2009 - 7:49 am

    this is just gorgeous!!!ReplyCancel

  • Barb gSeptember 12, 2009 - 6:25 pm

    Wowzers, that ribbon is so scrumptious looking…love the ‘simple’ card!

    Barbg(WV)ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)September 12, 2009 - 10:53 pm

    Becca,

    Love it, your coloring is gorgeous!

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Charmaine IkachSeptember 15, 2009 - 12:18 pm

    Becca, this is just GORGEOUS!ReplyCancel

  • Judy CoveySeptember 25, 2009 - 6:42 am

    Hi Becca,

    Love your site! I would like to purchase the Skating Stockings stamp but have been unable to find it under Impression Obsession. Is it out of stock or not available for the public yet? HELP, I LOVE that stamp!ReplyCancel
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