Monday, August 3, 2015

Sunshine in the Rain

"Sunshine in the Rain" is the name of this classic Penny Black slapstick stamp. 

40-058 sunshine in the rain; 30-014 salutations
I love paper piecing!  Cutting and pasting is so relaxing.  After pasting all the elements into place, I added some shading with Copic markers.  Glossy accents make the boots and umbrella shine!  I am going to enter this card in Simon Says Stamps Wednesday challenge encouraging the use of Penny Black stamps and dies.

Our friends really are "sunshine in the rain", which makes me love this image even more.  And I hereby resolve to start sending more of my cards instead of collecting them.  I know finding a card in my mailbox really makes my day, so why aren't I sharing those good feelings??

We are experiencing much more sunshine than rain here in northern Alabama.  And the heat is holding steady in the 90's.  I feel sorry for the kids in their crisp new school clothes who will be starting school here next week.

There is an announcement on the Penny Black blog today welcoming a new designer to their team.  Be sure to check it out!  Her watercolor art is beyond amazing.  She is Micheline (Mimi) Jourdain who has been guest designing for the blog for a while and is now a permanent designer. 

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope your life includes friends who are your sunshine in the rain!

8 comments:

Virginia L. said...

How FUN to paper-piece these darling images this way, Judy!! It really is lovely! The added patterns on the bear adds interest and subtle textures... Thanks so much for playing Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Anything Goes” Challenge! Hope you are enjoying summer!

Jingle said...

Absolutely ADORABLE! I love this so much! Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

Cindy C. said...

SWEET!!!

Barb said...

Judy, the papers you chose are perfect for that adorable image! Darling card, my friend! ♥

Kelly Booth said...

So Cuuuuute Judy!!! xoxoxo

alexandra s.m. said...

Oh Judy! I just adore your lovely card!
It is so well done! Bravo!!

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