Thursday, November 13, 2014

Using the Quietfire Believe Cutting File in a Beautiful Way

I had an email the other day from Paula Hecker, who had purchase the Quietfire Believe cutting file from the Silhouette online store.  She wanted to know if I had done the word Peace similar to Believe and shared what she had done with Believe.  I thought this was so beautiful, I had to share it with you.  It looks like Paula is all ready for Christmas!



Paula bought 5x7" shadow boxes from Michaels, lined the back with scrapbook paper.  She cut Believe from red vinyl (which she cut in reverse image) and placed it on the inside of the glass so the outside could be cleaned easily.  She added a handful of fake snow inside the box and assembled the frame.  In her words:

SUPER SIMPLE.  Like, ridiculously simple but major impact.  I love how it came out!

 

Paula goes onto to say how addictive making these is!  I think she's onto something very cool here.
Thanks for sharing Paula!  Happy creating!

Believe can be found HERE at the Silhouette Store in .studio format or
HERE on the Quietfire site as an .svg file.

And here is Peace, available right now on the Quietfire site as an .svg file and should be available later on the Silhouette store as a .studio file.

http://www.quietfiredesign.ca/product.php?productid=3569&cat=710&page=1

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

When this Christmas becomes a memory...


Hello everyone,
Yvonne here with showcasing you a Christmas card üsing the new Quietfire "When this Christmas" (#6450-2) stamp. Isn't it a gorgeous stamp... I simply love this text!

http://www.quietfiredesign.ca/product.php?productid=1466&cat=&page=1

First I stamped the text onto white cardstock and then positioned the template over it.
To keep it on the right position, I recommend using non-permanent tape.
After die-cutting and embossing I used Distress ink and a blending tool to color the centre of the die-cut blue.

Then matted the diecut on several layers of cardstock.
By using 3D foam tape you add an extra 3-dimendional effect to your card.
Finish the card by using glittery snowflakes, flowers and a bow.

Used materials:

I hope you like my card and that it may be inspiration to create your own Christmas cards!
I'm looking forward to your (ever so appreciated) comments!

Hugs,
Yvonne

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Tuesday Winsday - Winter Wonderland

I guess by now you know we have new Christmas stamps!  This week we're giving away one of the new stamps sets, lovingly used by Robyn Josephs in this card you can see on her blog HERE.
You can see all the new stamps on the Quietfire website HERE.

http://www.quietfiredesign.ca/product.php?productid=3565&cat=542&page=1

Just follow our Rafflecopter instructions. Good luck!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Monday, November 10, 2014

Autumn Miracles Woven Spine Card


Yogi here today with a woven spine detail that I love... and is available on my website in a jpg image and SCUT3 (Sure Cuts a Lot) file.

If you don't have an electronic cutter or can't use the files, try using the American Traditional "Wide Arrow" template, moving the template to get the length you need. The weave is narrower but just as pretty.

I eCut the woven spine, masked with post it notes, colored with Distress (Seedless Preserves & Dusty Concord) direct to paper, removed masks and placed them on the other side coloring with (Scattered Straw & Wild Honey), scored and folded (5"w x 7"h). see diagrams at bottom of post.

Cut a separate piece of white cardstock and embossed with Sheena Douglas "Ivy Frame" inking the negative side of the folder with the Straw and hitting here and there with the Honey, misting with water then embossing.  Trimmed and adhered to purple cardstock then on to my card front.

Adhered two pieces of narrow purple ribbon (one gauze and one narrow silk).

Stamped the word "miracles" cut from the "If You Don't Believe" stamp (or you could mask off the unwanted areas and use a stamp positioner), inked with Versafine Black Onyx, clear embossed.

Stamped the Wine quote with Distress "Dusty Concord and clear embossed.

Stamped the grape flourish with the purple, clear embossed, touched with a Quickie glue pen and sprinkled with Glitter Ritz micro fine glitter "Purple" & "Chartreuse"

eCut the word "Autumn" from white cardstock and while on the mat inked with Versafine "Toffee, removed from mat and embossed with Stampendous opaque "Honey" embossing powder.

eCut a shadow layer and colored with the purples, then adhered the yellow layer, then on to the card.

Inside:  Stamped the bottom part of the "If You Don't Believe" quote using the Concord and clear embossing, added the word "too" with a black fine tipped pen.

Inked the birthday with "Picked Raspberry" and hitting here and there with Preserves, misted lightly with water and stamped.

Cut apart the floral flourish and placed them on my acrylic block spread apart to the size I wanted, inked with the Raspberry and Preserves and stamped. Repeated for the bottom flourishes. Used a Sakura metallic pink gel pen to add faux stitching joining the flourishes.

Click on any image to enlarge:
Although the image shows the score lines,
DON'T SCORE TILL AFTER COLORING.

Dia 1: after eCutting mask with the post it notes close to the cut edges
Dia 2: Color with the purple pads. remove masks
Dia 3: turn over, mask, color with the yellow and orange pads. remove masks.
Dia 4: Score and fold
Dia 5: trim top edge level to folds, then trim bottom edge.



Friday, November 7, 2014

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Good morning!  Sherry here today and I have a card to share using on the of the Christmas sets, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.



Graphic 45 Twas the Night Before Christmas Collection was used for the background and frame around the sentiment.  The sentiment was stamped in gold, then highlighted with Antique Linen Distress Ink.



The ribbon was some I had already dyed and found in my stash.



Thanks for stopping by and joining me today!

SHERRY SIGNATURE





Project Supplies:


Wednesday, November 5, 2014

If I Had A Star - Guest Designer Diana Nguyen

Hi, I'm Diana and I am so excited to be a guest designer for Quietfire.

Quietfire Designs, Diana Nguyen, stars

I started stamping a little over 3 years ago and I think papercrafting is going to go from "hobby" (which I collect apparently) to "addiction."  One of those other hobbies I have is calligraphy so you can imagine my joy upon discovering Quietfire stamps.  I just love Suzanne's elegant style!  It makes creating a dream!

If I Had a Star


This card was incredibly fun to make.  I think it might be my favorite yet.  As soon as I read this sentiment, I knew I wanted a starry night background.  I sponged different distress inks (Salty Ocean, Broken China, Seedless Preserves, and Dusty Concord) and then splattered it with water that I had mixed in some Perfect Pearls.

Quietfire Designs, Diana Nguyen, stars

For my stars, I covered my card stock with glitter tape before die-cutting and used the same glitter tape to make a mat for my starry night layer.  I embossed my sentiment in white on vellum and strategically placed those stars so I could hide my foam tape to adhere my vellum.

Thank you so much for looking!

{You may find more of Diana's artwork on her blog Yours Truly by Diana!  We're delighted to have changed Diana's status from Guest Designer to full fledged member of the Quietfire Design Team.  Welcome Diana!}

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

And the winner of Friday's Pink card is....

Hello everyone,
Yvonne here, announcing the (randomly chosen) winner of my pink card.


The winner is:
This is a beautiful card, and what a kind and thoughtful gesture on your part to give it away. My daughter in law Cara has just been diagnosed with breast cancer, this past week. It came as quite a blow as the CT scan of her lump falsely showed it to be only a cyst, but testing proved otherwise. We are waiting for the results of genetic testing which will determine whether or not she will have to have a double mastectomy, along with the already for sure radiation and chemo. Cara is 29 years old, and their 2 children are 8 and 6 years old. This card would be a lovely gesture to cheer her on in her beginning stages of her journey towards healing and health.
Mickey Drake
Dear Mickey, congrats on winning!
As you have put your email adress in your comment, I'll be sending you an email later today.
so...your card is almost on its way!
Thanks everyone for participating!
Hugs,
Yvonne

Tuesday Winsday - Give Thanks


Give Thanks

I'm sure you all saw that spectacular card by Becca Feeken yesterday, but here it is just to remind you!  To see all the details, visit her blog here.

This week's giveaway is the stamp set Becca used to create this card. You can find the set on our website here if you can't wait for the draw!
Follow the Rafflecopter instructions below.  Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it looks if you're new to Rafflecopter.  We really love it when you share your love of Quietfire products with your friends and followers!  Thanks!

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Monday, November 3, 2014

CHRISTMAS WAVES A MAGIC WAND- CARD

Hi Everyone! Holly here, and it's that time again, to be making our Christmas cards. 

I have one technique to share, embossed and antiqued foil tape. Another quick and easy way to add a little something to your cards.

Strips of foil tape were attached to strips of black cardstock, then embossed using Spellbinders
 M-Bossibilities RUSTIC WREATH. Black acrylic paint was brushed all over the foil, then most of it was wiped away, leaving some paint in the recessed areas.
Once dry, the foil pieces were cut down to size and attached to the card.
CHRISTMAS WAVES A MAGIC WAND was my stamp of choice for this card. I also used a FLOURISH stamp, and added sponging to the edges.

This card was stamped with A SMILE IS THE BEST CHRISTMAS DECORATION and the holly stamp from HAVE A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS. 
Some sponging around the edges, a little strip of foil with a Sharpie coloured rhinestone, completes this card. My go to inks are Jet Black ARCHIVAL INK for the quote stamps and DISTRESS INKS for sponging and colour.



I hope you'll give this a try, and have fun!
Thanks for stopping in today!




Friday, October 31, 2014

Be Yourself....(give-away card)


Hello everyone,
Yvonne here with another pink card for Breast cancer Awareness month.
And again I would like to give away this card to someone who needs a cheer up.
All you have to do is leave a comment under this blogpost and mention that you know someone who you would like this card being sent to.


A random "winner" will be chosen on Monday and announced here on the Quietfire blog on Tuesday.
The winner may contact me (per private email) to provide me with the address and a personal note you would like on the card.
Please do know I live in The Netherlands so it will take at least a week for the card to arrive.
Again I hope you like my small gesture towards awareness and hope to cheer up someone with my card....

Used materials:
- Quietfire Stamps: The Woods Would be Very Silent (#6357)
- Black Archival ink
- Distress inkpad: Spun Sugar
- Ink Blending tool
- Spellbinders: Standard Circles Small (S4-116), Grand Squares (LF-126), Royal Circle (S4-444)
- Cardstock: Pink patterned, silver metalic, white
- Mulberry flowers, berries, satin Ribbon, lace.
- 3D-foam squares


And now the winner of the card I placed last Monday here on the Quietfire blog


The winner is:
This is a stunning card. Thank you for offering to send it to someone with breast cancer. I do know of a lady in my town who has breast cancer, got diagnosed last year and had a mastectomy. Still issues with the reconstruction, but she's in for more treatments til the 31st

Froggietalks: Congrats!
Please contact me by email (to be found on the right bar of my blog) for the adress the card is to be sent to and the personal message you would like to be written on the card.

Hugs,
Yvonne
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