Rain or Shine Brighten Your Day With A Turtle PP633

by Joanne James26. March 2023 08:00

Today it's Sunday and time for this week's new challenge over at The Paper Players! It's the turn of the fabulous Anne Marie to host this week and she has a sketch challenge for us to work with:

    

I love a good sketch and had a few ideas as to how I was going to work with this one, but in the end I kept things pretty simple. I thought I would run with the theme over at Time Out of the changing weather so typical of March days, courtesy of the Dickens quote on their challenge badge  - take a look:

 

Here's the low-down on today's card:

I used two patterns from the Rain and Shine Specialty designer series paper pack for my two vertical panels - one featuring grey skies and driving rain (it's difficult to see in the photos, but this sheet has a fabulous clear embossed rain detail) and the other featuring a sunny spring day and accented my card with a sweet flower-bearing turtle also fussy cut from another sheet in this pack:

I stamped my sentiment, from the retired set 'Special Moments' onto a layered banner cut with the Stylish Shapes Dies. That's all there is to it - pretty straightforward but hopefully the perfect mix of sunshine and showers to brighten someone's day.

Here is the visual summary of the key products used on today's project for you to pin for easy reference:

 

You can see all of my Product and 'How To' summaries on my 'How To - Tips and Techniques' Pinterest board in case you've missed any. 

Before you reach for your ink and papers, check out what our amazing team has created to inspire you this week:

  
 
Here's a quick recap of our challenge rules:
 
1.  Create a new paper project
2.  Upload your creation to your blog with a link back to us and provide a direct link to the post featuring your challenge submission.
3.  Please link your card to no more than four challenges, TOTAL.
4.  Have FUN!

Enjoy your day; hopefully if you're in the UK you remembered to turn the clocks forward last night - another sign that lighter evenings are on the way! I'll be back tomorrow with another project. Until then, happy stampin'!

 

Stampin' Up! Supplies Used: 

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Comments (10) -

Jan Clothier
Jan ClothierNew Zealand
3/27/2023 1:12:44 AM #

Very clever of you to use the paper like that, showing rain and sun. They fit the sentiment so well. This is a real cutie.

Ann Schach
Ann SchachUnited States
3/28/2023 7:26:37 PM #

Adorable, Joanne! This little turtle is such a cutie. I LOVE how you showcased these two patterns of paper. It's so perfect for the theme. This card would definitely brighten up my day!

LeAnne Pugliese
LeAnne PuglieseUnited States
3/29/2023 1:08:56 AM #

So cute! This little guy would be fun regardless of the weather---rain or shine!  Adorable way to use this bundle!

Deepti
DeeptiBelgium
3/29/2023 8:47:15 PM #

This is such a beautiful card Joanne.. Love the layout and the paper pads you have used.. This Little Turtle is stinkin cute..Thank you so much for playing with us at Time Out. Hugsxx Deepti

Stephanie Lanzalotto
Stephanie LanzalottoUnited States
3/29/2023 11:16:38 PM #

This is such a sweet card. Love that turtle in varied spring weather. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!

Suzy Hinton
Suzy HintonUnited States
3/30/2023 4:19:55 AM #

Joanne, your card is so adorable. That little turtle always makes me smile. I love your sentiment and the sunny DSP over the rainy. Clever!

Claire Broadwater
Claire BroadwaterUnited States
3/30/2023 6:57:19 PM #

Your card is just precious!  I love that little turtle and the DSP is just perfect!  Rain or shine, this card is a winner!  Have a great weekend, My Friend!  

Fran Wing
Fran WingUnited States
3/31/2023 5:35:07 PM #

Joanne, this was a great way to combine two challenges. I had looked at the Time Out Challenge but then gave up! Your rendition is great, and it could also work for "April showers bring May flowers". Really cute card and artfully assembled. Oh, did I tell you how much I like this card?!
Xoxo, Fran

Anne Marie Hile
Anne Marie HileUnited States
4/1/2023 6:45:52 AM #

Your card is such a day brightener, Joanne! Rain or shine, that sweet little turtle can always make you smile. I just love everything about this one!

Kate
KateLuxembourg
4/9/2023 10:21:46 PM #

Such a sweet card Joanne and deservedly received an Honourable Mention at Time Out Challenges!  Thanks for sharing with us and I hope we continue to inspire you!  Hugs, Kate (DT Time Out Challenges)

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