Brenda U. *Day 3*

Here is our last inspiration card by Brenda:

I love the bold statement of Brenda's big butterfly layered on the white and yellow paper.  The color combination is just so pleasing to the eye! And the coloring on her butterfly is stellar. Finally, those little pearls on the wings- perfection!

Here is my take:

The butterfly, Penny Black 2422J Blue Wings, was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Copic X-Press It Blending cardstock and was then colored with Copic markers.  After coloring and cutting out the butterfly, I distressed the entire thing with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.  I also added Walnut Stain Distress Ink around the outer edges of the wings.  Background papers by My Minds Eye (newsprint pierced and inked with Broken China Distress Ink).  Sentiment by Penny Black, 4070 Dreams Come True.

BIG thanks to Brenda for allowing me to share her beautiful cards.  She is such talented and sweet gal, it's been an honor! Here's a peek at another card set I'm sharing on the Mementos blog today:

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Thanks also to everyone for your comments about my lil' old craft room.  I have to admit I was a little nervous to share it, just because it isn't very fancy shmancy!  (Someday I would love a craft room that looks like it came out of Pottery Barn catalog, but for now I'm happy with a functional space.) I should have known that, as always, you wonderful gals would make me smile with your sweet comments. I am always blown away by your kindess.  Have a wonderful weekend. HUGS!