Bright Butterflies

Can't believe it's the end of March already....many cards have been made since my last post, but I so many other things have kept me busy that I haven't been able to keep up. Here's hoping this post will be the first of many more to come SOON!

This card started with the thought of using the freebie sparkly purple butterflies my sister shared with me (see 'Planned Card' photo below), but, as usual, it kind of grew a mind of its own and, well, the final version is more colorful. Am loving my new sentiment dies and am grateful to Jennifer McGuire's tips for adhering these delicate die cuts (Ranger Multi Medium (Matte) applied with micro brushes is awesome!). 

SUPPLIES USED:

Paper: SEI

Stamps: Hero Arts Brush Strokes

Dies: Simon Says Stamp HB, Edgeabilities Classic Edges One, SU Beautiful Wings

Inks: Distress Inks: Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves

Inside

Planned Card

Color Throwdown

Got to break open my new SU ink pads...and matching paper! Used the color combo of Bermuda Bay, Real Red & Smoky Slate for the CTD304 Challenge over at Color Throwdown. Also used Sketch MFTWSC188 over at My Favorite Things. I originally was going to use dp from Authentique, but it didn't match the SU Colors EXACTLY, and I really wanted to use my new SU stuff, so I opted for making my own background paper with some old flower stamps I had. I don't have any of the SU Neutrals, so my slate is the background paper which is from Authentique. I'm sending this to a friend who is celebrating her 50th...I think she will appreciate the fact that I didn't emphasize that number in her card! TFL!

While I was at it, I did manage to make a second card. I am in love with those little butterflies!

Supplies:

Paper: SU Bermuda Bay & Real Red, Authentique Collection: Celebrate

Stamps: Fiskars Friendly Flowers, Heartfelt Creations Botanical Floral Sets 1 & 2, Stamps By Judith: Dots, TSOL crazy4daisies HB sentiment

Dies: SU Beautiful Wings Embosslits, Rose Creations Shapeabilities