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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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You guessed it, it is Impression-Obsession Week at Stampers Dream.  Michelle has stocked her store with new IO Winter 2009 images that are in plenty of time to color up for Christmas.  I just adore the images and all the detail;  the artist’s shading makes them a cinch to color up and the shading makes it look I worked really hard to get depth into the picture.  I made my card with the Winter House image.  It reminds me of a snowy day with big thick socks on, sipping a cup of hot chocolate and not having to go outside, lol :)   I colored the image with a combination of Tombow markers and watercolor pencils.

 

 

Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Impression-Obsession
Paper:  Making Memories – Fa La La, The Paper Company
Ink:  Versafine Black Onyx and Clear Embossing Powder
Accessories:  Ribbon, Prima Flower, Martha Stewart Border Punch, EK Success Border Punch, Brad

There’s a lot of IO goodness out blogland this week.  Be sure to check out Silke and Michelle today and here’s what’s in store for the rest of the week:

Thursday: Denise , Laurie , Becca , and Michelle

Friday: Tosha , Silke , Amy and Michelle

Interested in blog candy?  To celebrate reaching 200,000 hits, Michelle is offering some goodies you should pop over and see.  Here is her post with Blog Candy.

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  • Amy ShefferSeptember 9, 2009 - 7:37 am

    Gorgeous, Becca! Love that image and your coloring!ReplyCancel

  • Michelle RSeptember 9, 2009 - 7:39 am

    Oh yes…it IS gorgeous! Your coloring and design on this card is simply awesome!!! Thanks, my friend! Beautifully done! :-)ReplyCancel

  • EdraSeptember 9, 2009 - 7:59 am

    I LOVE everything you make!!!!! I never miss a day checking your blog, you are truly an inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • Denise (peanutbee)September 9, 2009 - 8:15 am

    Incredibly GORRRRRRRGEOUS!!ReplyCancel

  • lisa808September 9, 2009 - 8:18 am

    Adorable image. Love your ‘awning.’ReplyCancel

  • Carolyn KingSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:21 am

    What a gorgeous scene!!! Love it!ReplyCancel

  • DebSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:22 am

    While this is very beautiful card, I can’t see mass producing this. Perhaps one or two for those special people!ReplyCancel

  • Kimberly WhiteSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:29 am

    That is just what I requested. Your using markers less expensive than Copic. Thanks so much. It inspires me to buy some. Also I think ODB Designs should be giving you a sales commission because you made me and I think a lot of other people loyal customers. They have the greatest stamps and fast service. I liked the Stamper’s Dream stamps as well. Next time I’ll give them a try. Thanks so much for listening.ReplyCancel

  • BNeth NormanSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:31 am

    Beautiful work.ReplyCancel

  • Kay McBrideSeptember 9, 2009 - 8:40 am

    that is really pretty. I love everything about it. esp. the awning. and fence look!!
    hugs to you,
    kayReplyCancel

  • christiSeptember 9, 2009 - 9:51 am

    i am so coloring challenged, but i think i could manage to do this one. i love the valance over the card and the rich colored ribbon.ReplyCancel

  • JanineSeptember 9, 2009 - 10:05 am

    Just gorgeous!!!ReplyCancel

  • Elaine AllenSeptember 9, 2009 - 10:10 am

    Becca –

    What a lovely card and I just love that IO Stamp, Winter House. But I’ve always put off getting it because I thought it would be too hard to add color to. You’ve inspired me to give it a try.

    Thank you

    Elaine AllenReplyCancel

  • Joan FrickerSeptember 9, 2009 - 10:35 am

    Becca, this is absolutely gorgeous!!!

    JoanReplyCancel

  • Grace NyweningSeptember 9, 2009 - 10:38 am

    Gorgeous Becca! Love the image and your beautiful bow!ReplyCancel

  • Jenny S. (UK)September 9, 2009 - 10:49 am

    Absolutely wonderful, what fabulous stamps. The colouring looks so amazing and nice to know you didn’t spend hours doing it, yes, stamps can help us sometimes to achieve that look.
    Your usual adorable bow just shouts Christmas and I love the stitched ribbon, haven’t noticed that before.
    I definitely need a holiday in the US to buy all these wonderful stamps.ReplyCancel

  • mamajulieSeptember 9, 2009 - 11:07 am

    Another “Wow”ReplyCancel

  • Linda ESeptember 9, 2009 - 12:23 pm

    Stunning card, Becca. Your stamped image is a work of art!ReplyCancel

  • lois skiathitisSeptember 9, 2009 - 1:01 pm

    Just beautiful Becca, your coloring is superb. Isn’t this the house we all wished that we lived in at Christmas time? TFS!!!ReplyCancel

  • NevaSeptember 9, 2009 - 1:06 pm

    I’m having such a good time enjoying your work and website. You are a real inspiration to me and though struggling with work and health issues, I feel encouraged and uplifted. I’m starting on my Christmas list and you’ve given me just the little shove I needed with the Impression Obsessions stamps. I ordered a bunch of them! A girl can never have too many stamps is my motto!
    May the Lord bless you richly today for the touch of grace you are providing to so many — especially me.

    N CoyleReplyCancel

  • Silke LedlowSeptember 9, 2009 - 2:26 pm

    Becca – your card is gorgeous!!! Love the wonderful traditional christmas colors you chose!!! Hugs ~S~ReplyCancel

  • AnnSSeptember 9, 2009 - 2:29 pm

    Becca, this card is stunning. Your coloring is out of this world.
    AnnSReplyCancel

  • MrsHSeptember 9, 2009 - 2:47 pm

    Good evening, Becca. Oh my, this is a beautiful stamp- the detailing is wonderful and the colours you have used to colour and co-ordinate make it such a rich, elegant card.ReplyCancel

  • DianeSeptember 9, 2009 - 3:21 pm

    Becca,
    Well, it’s another stunner!!!!!!
    Beautiful coloring.

    ~~Diane~~ReplyCancel

  • Val WSeptember 9, 2009 - 3:37 pm

    Another lovely card, Becca. You must have such fun creating your cards. Bet it was fun to sit and color this image. Your card gives the feeling of cozy, contentment on a brisk winter day.ReplyCancel

  • DottiSeptember 9, 2009 - 4:51 pm

    Another beautiful card, you always come up with such amazing designs! Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Leslie MillerSeptember 9, 2009 - 4:58 pm

    IO stamps are some of my favorites and this is an absolutely beautiful card, Becca. Your work is as wonderful and inspiring as ever. I enjoyed scrolling through your last several posts…I’ve missed so much. I just don’t get out like I used to.ReplyCancel

  • TrishSeptember 9, 2009 - 7:54 pm

    Hi Becca, a gorgeous card using traditional colours. I love the detail in the stamp and seeing what your twist on it is as you never disappoint.
    Hugs,
    TrishReplyCancel

  • Linda B.September 9, 2009 - 9:02 pm

    Beautiful card Becca.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa D. Atha (inspired by purple)September 9, 2009 - 9:26 pm

    Becca,

    Wow, what an elegant card! So pretty!

    I am behind on my blog browsing, I am off to scroll down and see what else I missed on your blog.

    Hugs,

    Lisa AthaReplyCancel

  • Cindy HaffnerSeptember 9, 2009 - 9:30 pm

    Truly beautiful Becca!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy H.September 10, 2009 - 9:24 am

    What a warm and inviting Christmas scene!! I am enjoying your beautiful coloring on this card and what a perfect blue winter sky!ReplyCancel

  • ConniecrafterSeptember 10, 2009 - 9:30 am

    love the coloring of the house, neat border punch!ReplyCancel

  • RandiSeptember 10, 2009 - 11:13 am

    nice job….. may be simple…. but just gorgeous!ReplyCancel

  • ToshSeptember 10, 2009 - 10:30 pm

    That house is absolutely stunning Becca!! LOVE the ribbon too!!ReplyCancel

  • Judy DunavenSeptember 11, 2009 - 3:45 pm

    Becca the layout of this card is simply beautifull. Thank you for sharing this one.ReplyCancel
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