Welcome to the Quietfire Design Queen of Hearts Blog Hop! We'll be showing lots of LOVE this week! :)
Kathy Jo and I are starting off the blog hop this week. Here's my card:
I made a wedding card for this gorgeous quote. I used Spellbinders Arch One dies against a brick embossed background for a cathedral feel. I then added a leafy flourish from Cheery Lynn dies and roses (instead of cutting off the wiry stem from the roses, I curled them around a small brush handle for a tendril look). The vellum leaves were punched using Martha Stewart's frond punch and what's a wedding card without some pearls?
I have to admit, it took me a bit to "get" this quote. I guess because we'd like to think that love is certain - or at least one would hope so! But here in the States, there's a commercial with this guy who says he's never getting married, then he's shopping for a ring, who declares that he's not having a kid, then he's in the labor room; never moving to the suburbs, then does; never buying a mini-van and voila - he's washing one... So in essence, you never know what your heart is capable of when you love someone. That's my take on it, anyway! :) What's yours?
Isn't that Love gorgeous with all those flourishes?!
Here is our Blog Hop Schedule and the dates each designer will be posting (Click on each person's
name to go to their blog):
Jan 23 - Suzanne
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!
GOOD LUCK and happy hopping!
I agree with you, the flourishes are wonderful! Your card is so delicate & soft. The curled tendrils are such a clever idea!
ReplyDeleteLove the brick and arch. It reminds me of the old stone churches.
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly beautiful card. Love the background and all the leaves and flowers...they are perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really nice song - Love Changes Everything - and I believe it really does :) I never thought I'd leave the area I grew up in but, once I met and married my true love I've never lived anywhere near that area since! Never thought I'd have kids, I have two wonderful sons....many changes.
ReplyDeleteYour card is fantastic
Beautiful job on the card. I love the flourishes too. I especially enjoyed both the heat and dry embossing. Using the church window die cut to stamp the sentiment on was a great idea. Love the flowers and leaves. Cool idea to twirl the tendrils.
ReplyDeleteWONDERFUL CARD, SO SOFT AND SO ELEGANT
ReplyDeleteI really love your card with all it's different elements! The arch and brick effect is stunning and the roses with tendrils just beautiful. Yes, love does change everything and we find ourselves changing as a result! Hopefully for the better.....!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card!!! LOVE the tendril idea...adds so much texture and interest. Also love the Arch die cut against the brick embossing. Perfect look!!!
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Just lovely! And just the inspiration I needed as I have three family weddings coming up in the months ahead! Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteDiana, this sentiment is BEAITIFUL, as is your card!!!! The colors are lovely, and the white and purple roses are very pretty arranged on this card! The whole thing is BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteDELIGHTFUL card Diana!!!
ReplyDeleteI fully agree with your interpretation of this pretty sentiment.
LOVE the design of your card, LOVE the white textured bricks & arch, the pop of purple & green with the flowers, leaves and flourishes, LOVE IT ALL!!!
Oh my - this is so pretty! I love the sentiment and all the flower details!
ReplyDeleteOh my, gorgeous card. Love the sentiment as well. Both of the sentiments from hop is awesome. Waiting to be amazed this week
ReplyDeleteThis sentiment so relates to my son. After 40 + years he has found the love of his life. The font just adds to it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful--I like the brick background and the tendrils.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the background, flowers and flourishes.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the embossed background and the flowers and greenery are so pretty! That sentiment is so true!! TFS!
ReplyDeletewhat awesome depth this card has. love it. the vines work so well with the sentiment. it's so pretty.
ReplyDeletebeautiful. Love the brickwork. You'll understand why tomorrow. BIG GRIN
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The sentiment does take a bit of thinking - but that adds to its value. Your card is elegant but simple. Really like it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful composition and colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card love the brick background with the arch .Your flowers are beautifully made like the idea of curling the wire . The sentiment is perfect for this card
ReplyDeleteA contemporary card with a different twist . I really like the tendril stems. Carries out the curlicues
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this card! The background, the arch, the sentiment, the flowers, the vines and the curls are all just perfect!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the brick in the background and the vines in front.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it took me a minute to "get" the quote. But I think you're right. I appreciate this for people who may not have anyone special right now and think it won't happen for them. You just never know!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful card! I like all the different techniques and textures you used! That sentiment is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis really reminds me of a beautiful church window! So fitting to see this card today as we celebrate 47 years of marriage for my parents! :) Lovely!
ReplyDeleteElegant card! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your interpretation of the quote which I love. It is like your card elegant and simple. The arch is perfect for a wedding card. Thank you
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! From the arch to the flourishes to the sentiment, it is all beautiful.
ReplyDeleteADORABLE card!! I really like your explanation of the sentiment... gives it even MORE dimension... My daughter SWORE she'd never have KIDS... now she has TWO of her own and THREE hand-picked ones!! Guess love DOES change EVERYTHING!!
ReplyDeleteHi Diana, I am new to your blog as well as Kathy's, but oh I certainly won't be for long, such a beautiful card, I love the sentiment used, also the brick dies and the arced window, ideal as you say as a wedding or even anniversary card. I also love all the flowers, they add so much to a card and say so much don't they.
ReplyDeleteGood lock to everyone who enters into this blog hop. June Smith xxx,
This is definitely a thought provoking sentiment.
ReplyDeleteOh, Diana! This is absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful wedding card!
ReplyDeleteI love this card. The white on white is just wonderful! Thanks for Sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the brick work in the background. the vines and flowers are so pretty. The sentiment is great.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
WOW! The vines and sentiment in color against the white background is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card. I'm a flourish girl too. Love the backstory-pun intended!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful quote!! So true!! Love the arch!!
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FABULOUS! I love the flourishes on the word "Love". Suzanne does a great job on the art work for the stamps. You put it all together and made it POP! TFS
ReplyDeleteA really beautiful card, Diana!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the sentiment :) What a pretty card, I love the swirly leaves and the rich colors. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this card!! Favorite part is the purple roses you used and how you did the little tendrils on them!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card!! I love the SB arched die with the sentiment on it. I never thought of using this die this way and set against the brick is so clever. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful card!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Wedding card! Love the sentiment and your design. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove all the elements that you put together for the sentiment on the card. It is really gorgeous and thanks for sharing it with all of us :) Happy Hopping everyone.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. I love the brick wall background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the background and floral treatment!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and the
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is lovely!
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Love the new sweeps and swirlys on the font. Great card. and wonderful sentiment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card! I love the white on white with the pops of color from the flowers. And you're right the word "love" is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your gorgeous card - lucky bride and groom to receive it! Roses and pearls and a great sentiment! I like your take on the sentiment's meaning. As they say, never say never! Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work and design of this card. Love the curled tendril accents with the roses and leaves. A very unique and wonderful quote and so appropriate on this beautiful wedding card.
ReplyDeleteI adore this card - so elegant!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteP R E T T Y Cards....FLOWERS are a Wonderful Touch!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning card--- wow!
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Very pretty card!
ReplyDeleteThis card is lovely but I see others you did and they are so inspiring as well.
ReplyDeleteOh, so lovely!
ReplyDeletevery pretty card with the flowers you used!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and elegant card.....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Diana! Love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made cards with leave cut-outs yet and I should because your card is so pretty with them. They add a nice 'flourish' look to them. The saying from Quietfire is spot-on too. It made a fantastic Valentine card. thanks, con
ReplyDeleteSuch an elegant card! Simply beautiful ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love the textures and details! Pretty sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful wedding card. And yes, love does change everything ~ we grow with love. I just may have to C.A.S.E. this for our son's wedding this summer ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card :)
ReplyDeleteElegant card. Love the brick embossed background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Every detail is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove the details in your card.
ReplyDeleteReally nice layout. Love the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, lovely sentiment
ReplyDeleteLove the way you embossed that brick!
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The brick looks great!
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment; great card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome brick paper, really makes the sentiment stand out.
ReplyDeleteJust a gorgeous card! The flowers make the card pop! 😀
ReplyDeleteDiana - I just love this card - the arch against the brick wall both in white are really eye catching.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful card with an awesome sentiment! Love the flourishes as well! Thx for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteReally love the sentiment on the card and it does make a beautiful wedding card!
ReplyDeleteI am glad Suzanne turned this sentiment into rubber. You have done a marvellous job showcasing it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding card. A true keepsake.
ReplyDeleteContrast of colors, along with the flowers and flourish, result in a spectacular card!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous layout and card...love the purple flowers!
ReplyDeletePaper Hugs,
Jan
raising hand shyly...I love this sentiment and I'm so glad Suzanne took it off my email sig line to use. For me...it's not just about finding love - or a personal thing, but it's also global. It's so easy to look at all the places we see injustice and feel helpless/hopeless...but love changes the world in ways we cannot imagine. So from my kids and husband...to Boka Haram's kidnappings and killings - my love - and yours - can make a difference we can't even imagine. Just my two cents worth, unadjusted for inflation.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your card Diana - it's beautiful! Thanks!
Very pretty and really like the stamp.
ReplyDeleteStunning!!!
ReplyDeleteI like the tendrils most of all as they are a very unique embellishment. It is also a unique colour choice for a wedding card.
ReplyDeleteYes, love does change everything, sometimes quickly.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sentiment. Lovely card.
ReplyDeleteAs a follower of Jesus Christ, I have seen the love of God change even the hardestest of hearts...people who everyone else wrote off as "hopeless". Love, does indeed, change everything ! Lovely stamps and cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely sentiment! Exquisite work!
ReplyDeleteI love the white stone with the purple flowers it is magical!
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp!!! thanks for the inspiration!!
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