April Showers Bring. . . Creative Challenge

Certainly April showers bring May flowers, but I’d love to see what else April showers bring! This month, whether it’s rainy or sunny outside (and I for one hope there's more sun than rain!), let’s spend a little time inside creating, shall we? I’m looking for bright colors, spring flowers . . . anything that looks and feels like spring to you.

Of course, I realize that some of you live in areas that aren’t experiencing spring right now. That’s OK—I hope you’ll still share your spring projects with us. And those of you who live in more temperate areas that don’t celebrate all four seasons (lucky you!), I hope you’ll participate too!

So this is an open invitation to share warm, springtime projects with all of us, wherever we live, regardless of what season we’re actually experiencing right now. I can hardly wait to see everything! Good luck—and happy springtime!

Comments

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2011/04/02/20709884.html

[Cristena Bagne]

Hi Shelli! I don't have spring in Washington yet.. but I am hoping, praying, begging for some soon :) haha! I just made this little basket that I thought would be great for Easter, Mother's Day, or just any kind of gift. Baskets really scream spring for me because I am always wanting to put flowers in them, or go on picnics at the zoo. I hope you are having a wonderful blessed day! here is my project : http://gettincrafty.typepad.com/gettin_crafty/2011/04/omgosh-so-cute.html

[Sarah Milbourn]

I made this card for a few challenges over the weekend. It defintely has a spring feel to me.
http://sarahsstampingstyle.blogspot.com/2011/04/one-card-four-challenges.html#comments

[Melissa Davies]

I can't wait for Spring to arrive here in MI.! Here is my entry for the Spring Challenge:
http://rubberfunatics.blogspot.com/2011/03/april-framed-art.html
Thanks for looking!
~Melissa

[Ann Fitton]

I am soooo ready for spring here in Michigan!!!! Here's some of my wishful thinking in creativity!


http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2011/03/love-you-dic141.html

http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2011/03/hop-on-over-gca-129.html

http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2011/03/gca-128-you-are-in-my-thoughts.html

http://annscreativenook.blogspot.com/2011/03/queen-for-day-dic138.html

[Nita Kauffman]

Here are a couple of cards and layouts I created for Spring!! My favorite time of year!! In Arizona it doesn't last long:)
www.dreamingchipboard.blogspot.com

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2011/04/03/20791412.html

[Lisa Althouse]

I love the way this spring project turned out...

http://lastamper.blogspot.com/2011/03/s-p-r-i-n-g.html

[Charlene]

Just a simple springtime card.


http://sweetpiecesbyme.blogspot.com/2011/04/so-shelli-april-showers-challenge-and.html

[Julie Davison]

I'm SOOOO ready for

Spring
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2011/03/build-blossom-thank-you-card.html

and Summer!
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2011/02/mds-sunny-hello-cards.html

[Michele Reynolds]

Here's a fun little spring treat candy holder. Hope you enjoy!

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2011/04/carrot-treats.html

[Michele Reynolds]

Here are a few spring cards I've made recently. I'm ready for spring, not snow on April Fool's Day!

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2011/03/mother-of-pearl-elements.html

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2011/03/washed-flowers.html

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2011/03/faux-silk-hydrangea.html

[Michele Reynolds]

These Petal Cone Treats would make lovely Easter, May Day, or Mother's Day gifts.

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2011/03/vintage-petal-cones.html

[Amanda Fowler]

Spring has Sprung here in the UK ! It just needs to warm up a bit too.

I've made 3 cards in a series, for my Mum, my Mother-in-law and a Diamond wedding too!

http://www.inspiringinkin.com/2011/04/happy-mothers-day-3/

http://www.inspiringinkin.com/2011/03/growing-green/

http://www.inspiringinkin.com/2011/03/diamond-wedding/

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://www.canalblog.com/cf/my/?nav=blog.manage&bid=782411&pid=20616846

[Barbara Raffman]

Here's my entry!

http://www.facebook.com/barbarascraftcircle/photo.php?fbid=190834657620875&set=a.184528231584851.32662.150623338308674&theater#!/photo.php?fbid=190834657620875&set=a.184528231584851.32662.150623338308674&theater

[Sarah Milbourn]

These owls defintely say spring to me! And there are more to come. I have gone owl crazy!
http://sarahsstampingstyle.blogspot.com/2011/04/owl-owls-and-more-owls-and-award.html

[Sarah Milbourn]

Another Owl! :)
http://sarahsstampingstyle.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-owl.html

[Ashley Marostica]

Spring to me means Easter. I am excited that it is later in the month, so the weather might actually be warm here in Portland. But my Easter planning has already begun.Here are the treats I made for my kids.

[Jodi-Danielle Kutz]

Here is my spring card for this Challenge. I hope this is the way to link!

http://jodikutz.blogspot.com/2011/02/paper-flowers.html#links

[Kristin Moore]

My 9 year old daughter and I both played along with this spring challenge! The first card in this post is mine and the second one is hers:

http://sunshinesmilesstamps.blogspot.com/2011/04/spring-like.html

[April Aldstadt]

Here is a spring insert I did for my Simply Adorned Charm. Thanks for the challenge!

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/aaa/blog?directBlogUrl=/blog/2040765/entry/simple_simply_adorned

[Ashley Marostica]

Forgot to leave the link to my Easter Treats for my kids in the comment section. I guess i struggle a little. lol!
http://allicreate.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-treats.html

[Lézards de Cilou]

http://lezardsdecilou.canalblog.com/archives/2011/03/22/20693503.html

[Meg Loven]

We held our annual Spring Into Stamping demonstrator training event this past weekend, and I wanted to share the Coordinator Gifts that we made (thanks to my mom for her help!).

They're based on the sweet fabric satchels that you and your girls made as Founder's Circle gifts this past year. Thank you for the fabulous idea!

http://lovenstamps.com/blog/2011/04/05/springtime-vintage-thank-you-gift/