Friday, January 23, 2015

Welcome to the 2015 Queen of Hearts Blog Hop!

Welcome to our final day of the blog hop!  I have something pretty plain and simple.  You know, calligraphers think the lettering and words are the center of the universe, so I'm going with that today! 
Here is my contribution.






Before I forget, let me say I am absolutely delighted by how well this stamp stamps (say that 10 times!).   And just in case you need a little translation of Charles Dickens' quote, when he says "a temper that never tires" he is referring to having patience!  I think I need to use this quote to make something for the wall in my kitchen.....







Here is the simple supply list.



Instructions:
  1. Cut Rouge cardstock to 7x10" and emboss with Dainty Dots embossing folder using the Grand Calibur. Score and fold to 5x7" card base.
  2. Use the Silhouette Cameo to resize the flourished heart from the Flourished Heart card to 6 7/8" high and cut from Solar White cardstock.
  3. Stamp the sentiment using Red Magic as shown. Score close to the left side of the stamped image and fold around the card.
  4. Use 3D Foam Tabs to give dimension to the heart as you attach it to the card base.

For a chance to win a Quietfire rubber stamp (Don’t be shy!) leave a comment below before midnight Sunday January 25th, 2015. A winner will be randomly chosen from my list of comments and the winner's name will be posted on Quietfire Creations shortly afterwards. If you haven't done so already, go back and leave comments on all the designers Queen of Hearts blog posts!  Here are the direct links to their posts.


Kathy Jo here
Diana here
Sherry here
Yogi here
Yvonne here
Theresa here
Robyn's blog here
Wanda's blog here
Suzanne - you're here!

Thanks for visiting and Good Luck!




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102 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    Ha! I'm the first one to comment (it's 1:52 AM! lol) I love the sentiment stamp (as I adore all your stamps) and it is on the wish list - I also want that card! I used your link to go right to the Silhouette Store and that is also on my wish list :) Thank you ALL for a fabulous blog hop!!

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  2. adziamarJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    I love this composition and a shape of heart, amaizing

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  3. Dawn S.January 23, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    This is beautiful! Thanks for explaining the sentiment. I wondered about the temper part!

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  4. ColleenJanuary 23, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    Gorgeous card, love the white heart and all the new stamps

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  5. TracyM #6773January 23, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    DELIGHTFUL sentiment and BEAUTIFUL card Suzanne - LOVE IT!!!
    LOVE your heart flourish, your embossed background and tutorial too - I really appreciate getting the dimensions :)
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!

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  6. Anne January 23, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    Wow isn't that heart flourish just gorgeous! The sentiments goes so well with it too! I love the elegance of your card and shall miss the daily samples now the hop has hopped! Thanks one and all for the wonderful inspirational delight this past week!

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  7. CraftyJoJanuary 23, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    This is stunning - I don't have a Silhouette Cameo or anything like it but I shall scour my dies to see if I have anything that might work like this. The sentiment is fab too.

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  8. Kathy EddyJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:09 AM

    Just beautiful as always, Suzanne! Great card and wonderful blog hop!

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  9. Art By WandaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    Suzanne, I think this is wonderful!!! Truly I do - the texture is the background and the way the design wraps and the quote stamped in red!!! Perfect!!!

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  10. Diana NguyenJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:36 AM

    I love your CAS card! That textured background and the big heart... you don't need much to highlight that gorgeous stamp!

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  11. JeanJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Wow- this is beatuiful!

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  12. SuzieJJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:39 AM

    Always good to see new innovative hearts. Hearts are hearts but this one is so beautiful. And of course I always love these quotes and the font used.

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  13. Its In Our HandsJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    I finally looked up what the Silhouette is. So sorry I don't have one! But Love the card!

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  14. FeliciaJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    Suzanne, I LOVE both of those cards!! I really love how the heart is and how it wraps around, etc... love that die, period! Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing! :) Blessings

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  15. jcobbJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Simply beautiful! I do love that sentiment. I wish we all could have tireless tempers! It has been an amazing hop! Hope you all have a beautiful Valentine's Day full of love!

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  16. SherylHJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:14 AM

    Fabulous card design! I have put the Flourished Heart Card design on my wishlist as well, waiting for the day I get a Silhouette. And thanks for explaining the "temper" part -- makes much more sense now!

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  17. christiJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    I love that you saved the cutest for last. it is so cool. it embraces calligraphy. so cool to see it in digital cut. i'm just so into this card. luv it. the sentiment is so pretty and you have "done it proud" as they say where I live.

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  18. BonJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:18 AM

    Love the heart the way it comes off the side of the page. The bright white on the bold red is beautiful.

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  19. YogiJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:29 AM

    see, I told you it would be perfect... Love the way you used that hear eCut. Beautiful. Have a great day

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  20. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)January 23, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Wow this si beautiful love the sentiment and the design of the card

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  21. Sue DJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    Beautiful. I like the flourished heart and the embossed dots.

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  22. KVencelJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Gorgeous cut out that frames your stamped sentiment perfectly! This design is just beautiful in its simplicity. Wow!
    This was such a fun hop. Thank you so much to all the designers for sharing their creativity with all of us this week!

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  23. FroggietalksJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Love the elegant simplicity of the card Suzanne :D

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  24. manateegirlJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    I love the contrast and simplicity.

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  25. PamJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Stunning!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    this is such a profound sentiment and suitable for many occasions. and the card is 'simply' wonderful.

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  27. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    This card is fabulous. It's simplicity is elegant with a capital E. The idea of folding the card around the spine so works. I just love this card!

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  28. Janet L.January 23, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Terrific card! I really like the dainty dots embossing folder and the sentiment. I never thought about wrapping the die cut around the card. Genius! I've enjoyed the blog hop and have my fingers crossed for winning!

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  29. ShereeJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    This is such a beautiful, elegant and clean and simple card. It is so perfect for your stamp! I just love it!! Thanks for inspiring me to create and for me to use my silhouette machine.

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  30. ThereseJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Lovely card and I am certainly becoming much more appreciative of an electronic cutting machine having visited all the Quietfire Blog Hop blogs this week. You do some beautiful work - calligraphy and cutting files!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

    Therese
    www.tmalakart.blogspot.ca

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  31. LeeBethJanuary 23, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Bright, cheerful card - just what I needed to see on a dreary rainy day!

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  32. donnaJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Love this card--simple elegance!

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  33. Crafty Aunt DeeJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Elegant, simple, and stunning. Love the white stamped die cut wrapped around the beautifully embossed red card. You are so right, Calligraphy is the centerpiece of this design.

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  34. JackieJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Love the bold red and white combo. Simple and stunning! This sentiment is so lovely. Thanks for sharing!

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Simple and Gorgeous Suzanne!! Love the sentiment also. And I have the Flourished Heart Card!

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  36. Mary HolshouserJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    This is so pretty. Love the vibrant red with the great embossing.
    The swirls around the heart are wonderful.
    Love this card. Would be thrilled to have someone send it to me.
    thanks for sharing

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  37. D.Ann CJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    That resized flourished heart is FAB and a perfect setting for the lovely sentiment!

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  38. cghundleyJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful card and
    wonderful stamp
    set.
    Carla from Utah

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  39. Brandi RJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the simplicity of the colors and that heart is fabulous! ♥

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  40. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    So clean and neat...beautiful! :)

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  41. RobynJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Lettering rules!!!! Hooray for CAS!
    Stunning in it's simplicity.

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  42. Jutta January 23, 2015 at 11:14 AM

    Lovely, thanks for a great blog hop! :)

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  43. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    You make me want a Silhouette Cameo ! Just beautiful Suzanne!

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  44. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    This is so beautiful and would be a treat to receive. Love it.

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  45. GinaFJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    The calligraphy is just perfect for this sentiment! I love the contrast between the red/white. Outstanding! Anyone would be very happy to receive this!

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  46. TeresaJanuary 23, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    This is a true Valentines card and so gorgeous!! Love, love, love it Suzanne :)

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  47. peaches234January 23, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    This card is sweet, simple, and lovely. Thanks.

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  48. Denise BryantJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Beautiful card! I just love red and white... so pretty! Lovely sentiment stamp!

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  49. Beach Girl 115January 23, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Yay, calligraphers! What I love most about Quietfire's rubber stamps is your beautiful calligraphy. Your valentine is stunning. Although beautiful calligraphy always stands on its own, your simple touches make it shine even more.

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  50. BarbaraWJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Love the die cut with that great sentiment.

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  51. L. BrownJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    A very beautiful card!

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  52. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Very pretty, thanks for sharing!

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  53. MariaJanuary 23, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Love how you made this card, FaB!

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  54. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Beautiful card! I just love that sentiment. Thanks for the awesome blog hop! All the DT's projects were beautiful with lots of inspiration.

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  55. JanisJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Suzanne!! LOVE the flourish along with your stunningly beautiful calligraphy. What a wonderful finale! Thanks for a terrific hop all week long. I have enjoyed all the incredible projects. Fabulous inspiration.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  56. Cathy HanesJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    So ELEGANT!! LOVE the sentiment... LOVE the explanation of TEMPER... :)

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  57. Hjeannie1January 23, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    So beautiful, great card!!

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  58. ConJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    I adore the flourish of the heart and the Quitefire stamp saying is so true! Wonderfully put together, con

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  59. Jean BullockJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Your card is beautiful. Very cool that you continued the calligraphic style from the stamp to the heart. Creates a nice flow. Well done.

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  60. EvelynJanuary 23, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    I really like the red card stock you used. It makes the white heart jump out.

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  61. Ina GoodJanuary 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Adore the Valentine card flourish heart stamp!

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  62. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    Simple yet B E A U T I F U L !!!
    LOVE the Sentiment !!!
    TFS!!!

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  63. C. M. TaylorJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    This is just beautiful and so simple! Absolutely stunning, Suzanne! I love to see all the blogs but I always wait to see what you do. I am never disappointed. Thanks for beautiful art!

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  64. grammypatJanuary 23, 2015 at 11:04 PM

    What a lovely card .Love that unquie heart . Thanks for the inspiration.

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  65. UTs Hobby TimeJanuary 24, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    This is fabulous. Looks stunning in bold red color. Love the Flourished Heart and the sentiment.

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  66. Kate BJanuary 24, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    What a unique and marvelous way to showcase the beautiful sentiment.

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  67. HeatherJanuary 24, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    very pretty loved the hop this week~

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  68. McStamperJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    I love your very unique card - just beautiful. This has been a great hop.

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  69. JaniceJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    Love it !! Thanks for the hop.

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  70. Charity Morris-Chamberlain January 25, 2015 at 12:32 AM

    Beautiful card!!!

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  71. newbie85January 25, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    Beautiful card! Love the heart silhouette!!! Soooo pretty, and the sentiment is gorgeous! All in all, a very beautiful card in those colors!

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  72. Lynnc68January 25, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Just simply beautiful! Thank you for the hop.

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  73. nancy carrollJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    The white heart really pops against that red! Shows off the wonderful sentiment.

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  74. DebbieJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    This is a simply beautiful card and thoughtful sentiment. All the more reason to get a Cameo, eh? Thanks.

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  75. barbara macaskillJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    This is a beautiful card! I absolutely love the sentiment and need to make a wall hanging with this on it! I may even make one for my son to hang in his apartment. We all need reminding once in a while to have patience even though he has the patience of a saint. This has been a very inspirational hop and my wish list has grown! TFS!

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  76. Linda DJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Amazing card; very unique!

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  77. SheilaJanuary 25, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    I love the simple elegance of this card!

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  78. Bibi LindahlJanuary 25, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    Beautiful card, Susanne! Love how you positioned the flourished heart on the left side instead of center. Love the quote - your calligraphy stamps are AWESOME!!!
    XOX

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  79. LynneJanuary 25, 2015 at 1:37 PM

    Susanne - Love your beautiful card and the sentiment stamp.

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  80. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Love your card! The sentiment fits so well with it.

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  81. Carolina KathyJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    What a gorgeous card! Love the heart and the sentiment as well! Thx so much for sharing your creativity1

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  82. CAJ30January 25, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Absolutely magnificent! Love the Silhouette machine products -- just wish it were more affordable. But, it makes the best designs. This one is amazing, Suzanne.

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  83. Charmaine StackJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    I love this idea of enlarging and only using part of the cut file. So much more wow factor than just the full design centered on the card front, thanks for expanding on the possibilities. I wish more designers would show variations and ideas to get more mileage from a file or stamp. I love the clean modern feel of this.

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  84. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    I love this die cut it is amazing. The whole card is outstanding.

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  85. SoniaJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Fabulous!!!

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  86. JoniJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    Hmm, usually my comments show up when I post...I don't see mine so if this duplicates, mea culpa! It's the computer's fault!

    Clean and simple works when the design and the words do all the lifting -and this is lovely. The sentiment needs the center of attention - this is just perfect. Thanks, Suzanne!

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  87. Jan CastleJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    What a sleek and elegant card....love the look!!!!
    TFS and for a chance to win a stamp!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  88. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    Beautiful card wonderful sentiment!

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  89. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:46 PM

    Great card...looks like great fun to create.

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  90. CandyJanuary 25, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    BEAUTIFUL card!! Love it.....
    It is plain but perfect - the embossing on the red cardstock , the amazing heart and flourish die and the sentiment says it all!

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  91. Bidgebug2002January 25, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Love this color combo..White on red is so perfect for this verse and your wonderful Valentines Creation :)
    Norma N

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  92. JosieJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    I absolutely love this card....such a creative use of the die and stamp Thanks so very much for sharing your creativity..

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  93. terriavidreader (IN-USA)January 25, 2015 at 6:11 PM

    Thanks for the hop, and all the fun new cards and projects!

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  94. Beth AkinsJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    Exquisite simplicity at it's best! The whole hop was full of great inspiration with your stamps ( which I love anyway :)

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  95. UnknownJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    I truly love the flourish heart. It is a beautiful die and it is a totally brilliant and bold idea to position it partially off the card front.

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  96. SharonHJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:12 PM

    I love the way you stretched the hart around the card.

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  97. Valerie H. MarshallJanuary 25, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    Beautifully balanced! Wonderful sentiment! :)

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  98. I'm a Little TeapotJanuary 26, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    oh, Suzanne! It is GORGEOUS! Love it!!

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  99. UnknownJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Simply elegant!

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  100. ClareJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

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  101. Granny Char's WorldJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Love this bunches!

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  102. vickienippFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    I love this stamp!!! thanks for the inspiration!!

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