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!




102 comments:

  1. 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. I love this composition and a shape of heart, amaizing

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

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

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

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

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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. Wow this si beautiful love the sentiment and the design of the card

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

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  21. 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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  22. Love the elegant simplicity of the card Suzanne :D

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  23. I love the contrast and simplicity.

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

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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. Bright, cheerful card - just what I needed to see on a dreary rainy day!

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  30. Love this card--simple elegance!

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

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

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

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  36. Beautiful card and
    wonderful stamp
    set.
    Carla from Utah

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

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  38. So clean and neat...beautiful! :)

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

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  40. Lovely, thanks for a great blog hop! :)

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

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

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

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

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

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  47. 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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  48. Love the die cut with that great sentiment.

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  49. Very pretty, thanks for sharing!

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  50. Love how you made this card, FaB!

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  51. 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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  52. 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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  53. So ELEGANT!! LOVE the sentiment... LOVE the explanation of TEMPER... :)

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

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

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  57. Adore the Valentine card flourish heart stamp!

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

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

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

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

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  63. very pretty loved the hop this week~

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

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  65. 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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  66. Just simply beautiful! Thank you for the hop.

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

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

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  69. 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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  70. I love the simple elegance of this card!

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  71. 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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  72. Susanne - Love your beautiful card and the sentiment stamp.

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

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

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  75. 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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  76. 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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  77. I love this die cut it is amazing. The whole card is outstanding.

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  78. 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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  79. 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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  80. Beautiful card wonderful sentiment!

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

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

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

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  86. 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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  87. 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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  88. I love the way you stretched the hart around the card.

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  89. Beautifully balanced! Wonderful sentiment! :)

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

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