Be Not Forgetful
Posted by Becca Feeken on Sunday, July 5th, 2009
You may have noticed that lately I’ve added to the line up of companies I have the pleasure of working with. No one has gone away, but in my quest to keep things fun and include all the styles I enjoy stamping, there is another addition I’ve been dying to announce. Well I’m so pleased to say that I am on the design team for Quietfire Design! Headed by the very talented Suzanne Cannon, each design is hand lettered by her before setting into rubber. Her selection of quotes is breathtaking and the lettering is perfect in every way. These stamps are the perfect elegant element for my favorite genre of card. I can hardly wait to share, and I know that many of you will say that this is sooooo . . . me.
The hardest part of coming up with today’s card was wondering which of Suzanne’s stamps to pick first. This one, Be Not Forgetful, is one of my favorites so I thought I would start here. I simply stamped with Versafine Black Onyx and clear embossing powder onto Spellbinders Curved Rectangles. Each layer is backed by shimmery gold paper. At the top of the card I made angel wings using Spellbinders Scalloped Paisley. I simply cut off the top scalloped part of the paisley. Each wing was stamped with a filigree background stamp using gold leaf adhesive followed an application of gold leaf which was burnished and brushed off revealing a distressed gold design. The wings are perched on a square filigree jewelry piece I found in the jewelry section of Michaels. Ribbon and gold pearls are the final touch - as if I could leave those off!
| Card Recipe: Stamps: Quietfire Design - Be Not Forgetful Paper: The Paper Company - Blonde Columns, Gold Ink: Versafine Black Onyx with clear embossing powder Accessories: Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Spellbinders Scalloped Paisley, Gold Leaf, Filigree Jewelry Finding, Ribbon, Gold Pearls |
Tip:
If you are interested in making your own angel wings using the Paisley die template, I recommend you make a pattern. Simply cut one paisley and trim across the top curve all the way out to the narrow part of the shape. Cut two more paisleys and be sure to flip one so that it presents a mirror image. Trace using your pattern and both with match perfectly! I know that seems very simple, but I had to get it wrong before I tried making a pattern.
Thanks for stopping by!
Filed in Quietfire Design, Spellbinders, Stamping |
so beatifull card
Awesome card, more clever use of your Spellbinders to make your wings, thanks for sharing that tip. The sentiment stamp is out of this world, just what I need, must look out for suppliers to the UK. My son Barney is getting married in august and I would love to think I could make such a beautiful card for him and Elen.
Bless you in all you do and for sharing your God given talent with us.
Jenny
xxx
Very lovely card. I love the gold leaf and the stamp.
I think this new company adds a lot to your card with this solemn verse.
What a beautiful card. I want to thank you for all of the inspiration you provide. I am also glad you will be on the Quietfire Design team. I never knew they existed and I am so glad to find them. I love quotes and meaningful sentiments and her calligraphy is beautiful. I look forward to your samples using Quietfire Designs.
another beauty
Hugs
Norine
Another stunner Becca, thanks for the tip on the wings. The color combination caught my eye instantly. I’m going to check out that company right away and I’m so glad that you are on so many design teams. I’m starting to recognize your work without even looking at your name. TFS!!!
Becca,
Very pretty card. Very classy.
~~Diane~~
Becca:
Thanks again for such a stunner! Quick Question: Did you cut the gold paper with the nestie or did you just trim it to size?
Because of you I have a whole plethora of nesties being delivered to my house this week!
Thanks,
Tee
Totally YOU, Becca!
Gorgeous as always Becca.
As always–WOW!!!
I have admired Suzanne’s calligraphy & stamps for years and am so pleased to see you are part of her team. Your card is stunning and I love how you made the wings. I also like how you are not afraid to say that you are also a member of the “trial and error” team. As beautiful as your designs always are, it’s so nice to see that you occassionally suffer like the rest of us mere mortal stampers. Thanks so much for sharing.
A beautiful card. I have known about and have several stamps from Quietfire. I agree with you - beautiful quotes. Congratulations for being on their DT.
Congratulations on another team - and you’re right, this stamp is so you! Gorgeous card and fun angel!! I had not heard of quietfire before…off to see what they’re about! :)
beautiful!
Sandra
Thanks for sharing your awesome talents!
Hey Becca!! You have been BUSY!!! I haven’t been around in a few days and WOW~! Your creations are amazing!
OMG, there are NO words to describe this card…gorgeous doesn’t seem strong enough, but WOWIE it’s GORGEOUS!!
This is stunning.. And girl nothing is simple for me :). Thanks for sharing.
Becca…..they are lucky to have you. Your work is amazing. Quietfire has beautiful products. A great team.
Irene
Good evening, Becca. You are so right - this is sooooo You, and I love it. It’s beautiful, simple and so elegant.
This is just stunning, Becca! Love the touch of gold!!
This is simply lovely Becca! Thank you so much for using my stamp so beautifully!
WOW! Becca this is GORGEOUS!!!!!
Beautiful Card, Thanks for the heads up on Quietfire website. learn so much from your beautiful cards. The gold paper behind the nestie, did you trim it yourself? The next size is always much larger.
Oh Becca… this is sooo beautiful and yes so you! It’s my favorite style too… i love many styles, but elegnat is still my fav and you do it so well! What gorgeous lettering! Love the gold and white! Yummy!
Miss Becca,
Yes this is so YOU. I already have gont to the site and I love them to, thanks so much for your cards each day. I dont know how you do it.
but your great. thanks
colleen
Becca,
Wow. beautiful card! I love it when you go white and gold with your color scheme.
I was wondering, how in the world you are able to keep up with all of these companies that you are working with? I think I have lost count. Let’s see if I can name them: Spellbinder’s, Our Daily Bread Designs, Magnolia Stamps, Flourishes, Just Rite, Stamper’s Dream Team, and now Quietfire Design. I am dying to know if I got them all. Let me know. Tee Hee.
Hugs,
Lisa A.
Yes, I will say this is so you, because it’s so beautiful. You are a busy, busy woman, Becca! How fortunate for Quietfire to have you on their team!
Clever girl!!! The angel wings are terrific! I’m so tightly “in the box” that I need the push from you to consider alternatives uses for “things”!!! Colors are so elegant! Thanks.
OMG - Becca - this card is stunning!!! Love the gold and white theme!!! WOW - WOW - WOW!!! Hugs ~S~
O! Becca….this is just beautiful…..am very excited about Suzannes’ line…..the quotes are terrific and jusy what I like. Thanks for sharing the wing tip.
Incredibly beautiful!!!! LOVE your angel wings, you clever girl!!!! God Bless!
I just love your little angel wing card. I love that scripture and it brings me such joy to see scripture done so beautifully. A glorious way to bring honor to these words.
Congratulations, what a beautiful card. Thanks for introducing me to stamps that will surely be on my must have list.
I am so greatful for the neverending source of inspiration you provide.
Allie
Becca, as usual, this is the epitome of elegance! I adore beautiful calligraphy, and this is a fabulous example–must go check out the other stamps!
Becca I visit your site as often as possible and am always inspired by the beauty of your work. Your God given talent is a blessing to us all.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful talent with us all. I think this card is so elegant and I particularly love this verse.