Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Spring Has Sprung (almost)


 I recently unearthed a little pack of Penny Black stamped images I've had for a long time so I decided it was time to make cards with them. This cow image is too much fun and I added a SNSS sentiment that works perfectly for the cow springing into the air LOL I stenciled a little blue sky in and added some pale green grass with a Copic marker. I added a stamped butterfly and tiny bee image from SNSS just for fun. The sentiment panel was a snippet of watercolored paper that was leftover from a previous project and I added another flower and another little bee to it just for fun. It's all on a spring green card base. Spring is almost here where I live, but we're not quite there yet. It's just around the corner though hopefully. I'm really weary from all the rainy days we've had since the beginning of the year.

Sharing this with the following challenges:

The Double D Challenge - first signs of spring


the Penny Black Saturday March Challenge - use a PB image/sentiment - A/G
optional "Easter"


optional "Easter / Spring theme"

Thanks for taking the time to visit and I wish you all the best possible day!
Carol

22 comments:

Wendy said...

That cow has to be the happiest one ever! I think spring is almost here, too, but have to remind myself that we are still in winter. I agree on all the rain we've had but it's so much better than snow, right? My spring flowers are popping up so spring has to be here soon! Super fun card and great springy colors! TFS and have a great day, Carol! :)

Aquarius said...

Spring has sprung for that fabulous and amusing cow - great image and such fun

Sarn said...

Great image! A lovely Spring card I’m with you - can’t wait for sunnier, drier days xxx

crafty-stamper said...

Great Spring card,love the happy cow and frog-I agree absolutely sick of all the rain but thankfully no snow-although we had snow in May 1970 the year my eldest son was born.
Carol x

*Vicki* said...

Yes, that cow jumping over the frog is too cute and funny! Fabulous coloring and scene with your card here and I sure feel the Spring coming too! Our flowers are starting to come up, but hopefully we won't get anything too cold to kill or stunt them. Have a great day!

JD/ Jill said...

Cute card!

Maria said...

Such a cute fun card with the cow jumping over the frog! I see buds on the trees here and my daffodils are starting to come up. I'm hoping for an early spring!

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Such a lucky discovery Carol, this cow is SO fun and cute! Love the design too, with that watercoloured stripe for the sentiment!
I used a translator to understand the meaning of springing as you said it, and I had to smile again, love the pun, it's just perfect for this jumping cow! :D
I can see that there is a post also on yesterday, I don't know why I lost it!! Go to watch and read it!
In the meantime, I wish you fabulous Spring days ahead! Today here there is finally the sun, hooray! LOL :D
Hugs and love

Donna said...

This is such an adorable card, fun image, I like the scene you created and that snippet was perfect for your sentiment!

aussie aNNie said...

So cute and lovely card love how you have designed this .... xx
Thanks for joining us at Double D xx

brenda said...

Such fun Carol and a definite hint of Spring.

PB's were my first love many, many years ago, sadly neglected since I ceased running their challenge after ten years. But I've been putting my enforced crafting inactivity to good use and last week emptied all the PB drawers, re-filed and even ordered a few new ones (which are now mega expensive in the UK).

B x

Brenda in IN said...

So cute and a fun card that makes me smile. My favorite part is the watercolor strip that you added the flower and teeny bee to along with the sentiment.

Lorraine said...

A fabulous fun card.
Thanks for joining our Penny Black Saturday Challenge this month.
Lorraine x

StampTramps said...

That is one happy cow and spring has sprung here too! I just hope it lasts!

Mrs A. said...

Fabulous fun card with your happy cow image. He certainly has a spring in his step. A lovely sunny day today but still very cold. Can't wait for the spring weather to appear. Hugs Mrs A .

Lisa said...

Oh my goodness this image is just too cute! What a fun and happy card.

wannabcre8tive said...

Super cute. I love the cow and the frog. I am ready to spring into Spring.

coldwaters2 said...

Lol, oh what a wonderful fun card Carol I adore that fun image and sentiment a brilliant Spring time make
hugs
lolo x

Barbara said...

This card sure put a smile on my Face. I am glad that you finally got to use that stamp set. That sentiment made this card such a hoot. So glad you joined us at Double D Challenge.

Diane said...

This card is so adorably cute, it made me smile as soon as I saw it, love it!!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
Diane DD Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Double D}

Irish Cherokee said...

Smiles are appreciated on dismal days. 😊 Thank you.

Hugs and Blessings

Sue from Oregon said...

This card reminds me of when cows are let out to pasture and they are kicking up their heels in happiness! Super cute card Carol! Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black Saturday Challenge! 💕 Sue Kment