Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Let The Sun Shine!

I'm really enjoying the improvement in our weather ... the sun is shining and the trees are gently unfurling their leaves ... suddenly colour is bursting out everywhere!

A few weeks ago, Jan our creator at Papercraft Star asked each of the designers to set a challenge ...
This week's challenge "Let The Sun Shine" is set by our lovely Allisa and it couldn't be more perfect!
Here's the lovely photo Allisa has provided for our inspiration


I made this card before I went away and it came in handy as I sent it to my husband's cousin who is still in hospital ... Just a little sunshine to cheer her up


I think that the Pink Petticoat digital papers were perfect for this card ... I love grey and yellow together ... 


My 'sun' is just a circle cut from cardstock which was printed first with the digital paper and then little banners were hand cut and glued around the back of the circle. I used PTI dies for the scalloped border and the 'hello" which I shadowed by cutting it twice ... once from black paper and once from patterned paper then glued them together but slightly offset the top one


The ladies at Papercraft Star are really looking forward to seeing your interpretation so come and join us!

And just to let you know - once the DT challenges are over ... there will be a change to future challenges ... There will be an inspiration photo for you and some suggestions ... but basically every challenge will be photo inspiration ... giving you plenty of scope to show us your amazing creativity ...
All the forthcoming challenges are up on the Blog ... so go take a peek!

Thanks so much for stopping by ... Have a great day and stay safe

~ Ros ~





24 comments:

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

This is absolutely STUNNING! Love the sweet color combo!

Astrid Maclean said...

What a fun card, love the bright sunny colours, I bet it was appreciated!

Zue said...

Oh, I just love that background paper. I have seen it before, must get some:)
Your card is stunning, Ros!

Sue xxxx

Diane said...

How pretty...love your sun, very creative...a card that is sure to cheer anyone up!!! It is finally getting green here, too...temps are up and down, but I'll take it!!

Davi said...

GREAT card Ros!! I love your little sunshine, so Very creative :)

Deb Hickman said...

Such a gorgeous card, Ros, perfect for the weather we've been having. X

Sylvia said...

Lovely card, Ros, fabulous interpretation of the photo. I see daisies everywhere! Hope you are have a Daisy of a day today! Happy Wednesday!

Sue Lelli said...

LOVE how bright and cheerful your card is! LOVE your sun and the flowers and your stitching! Super FAB, Ros!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful card Ros, and I'm so happy your weather has improved yeah!!!!

Sasha said...

Such a fresh, clean and pretty card, Ros. Love how you created your sun! x

Barbara said...

Perfect card for the occasions, both the challenge and the hospitalized cousin! Love the flowers and these very special sun rays.

Lynnda said...

What cute and sweet card Ros!.... Love the colors too... hugs...x

Tracy said...

I agree about the yellow and gray. The flowers remind me of lollipops. Fun AND beautiful. Hugs!

Unknown said...

What a happy card. Love the sunny colors you used here. Well done my friend.

Hugs~

Heather Rogers said...

This is so sweet! I am sure it will bring a little sunshine to her day. :)

Hugs~

Unknown said...

Such a fab looking card Ros, you've managed to create an ever better looking sun than the real one ;-) Love how you made your flowers, too! Hugs, Ira xox
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Stella said...

So glad to be here; it has been too long.
Your take on the challenge is gorgeous. It shows why you are one of the DT members!Grey and yellow is not my go-to combo but I do love it. But don;t use it often....
Fab way of creating a sun. Brilliant!
Love this card!
XXXXXXX Stella


Linda Breedlove said...

Such a happy card, Ros... beautiful color combination... love those flowers and your drop shadowed Hello!
Have a wonderful weekend, friend!

Heidi said...

Absolutely gorgeous Ros!
Lovely details:)
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, hugs:)

Asia King (aka Joanna K) said...

Fabulous card Ros, you have certainly captured some sun in it!

Sleepy Stamper said...

Love how you have made your sun! The more I see that "hello" die the more I want it!

Hugs,
Anitra

Allisa said...

Great card, love all the detail on your sun!

Chriss Blagrave said...

Love this card Ros, from the shadowed hello to the cute, cute flowers, that sweet honeycomb sun center and the very clever use of those banners!
Hope your weather is treating you well.

lauren bergold said...

that card could totally cheer ANYONE up, as could your absolutely brilliant way of creating a sun from a circle and paperscraps (or washi... or ribbons... you've really got my brain going here!0 ♥!!!