Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Double D Challenge: April Showers


Hello crafty friends!  It's Double D Challenge time and the board Diane created is irresistibly cute:



Gosh, look at all the possibilities.  I would have loved a red umbrella, but I made mine yellow with white polka dots like the boots in order to have more contrast with the fox.  He's from a Rubbernecker set I used a lot last spring.  The diagonal lines of the card base remind me of rain.  There was a lot of fun in the making of this card.



There is a prize for a random winner, and the team votes on creative favorites.



You don't want to miss the team's inspiring cards on display at Double D.  I hope we'll see you in the gallery!


Stamps:  Rubbernecker Fox Set  Paper:  Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 110 lb, SU Pool Party, Park Lane printed cardstock for card base  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black  Coloring:  Copics  Dies:  Frantic Stamper Rainy Day Necessities (umbrella), Poppystamps Stitched Cloudline, MFT Die-namics Stitched Rectangle Frames  Other:  Nuvo Simply White Crystal Drops, foam mounting tape

25 comments:

Glenda said...

I do love this one! That cute little critter and the umbrella just make me smile then there is that lovely frame which has me drooling just a bit! Then to top it all off for me ... I love the sentiment! This one scores a home run for me!

Diane said...

What a cleverly cute and fun design!! The paper does remind me of rain (raining right now as I type this), so many cute cute details and fabulous inspiration for us all! Hope you feel better soon!!

Donna Phelan said...

I just want to pet that fox lol How cute! Great way to frame this beauty up! Love the clouds and striped background, that polka dotted yellow umbrella is so pretty!

Donna Ellis said...

Oh, Leslie! This is so cute, cute CUUUUUUUUUUUTE! Loving the dimension, especially in the clouds, and that dotted umbrella. Isn't that background paper perfect for a "rainy" effect? But my favorite thing is the yellow birdie singing out the hope of spring! Beautiful AND darling, my friend! hugs, de

Margaret said...

Awww. .. so cute. Love the little fox and the way you finished off the umbrella with the dots. Great card.

Yogi said...

I see everyone is saying how cute he is... and he is really cute. Have a great day

Marcia Hill said...

Oh so CUTE Leslie!! I'm in LOVE with your polka dotted yellow umbrella...it totally makes me smile! Well, you whole card makes me smile...BIG TIME!! Cuteness overload here my friend!! Hugs. :0)

crafty-stamper said...

Great fun Spring card love the cute fox and yellow brolly
Carol x

Darlene said...

OMG ... LOVE this card! Your design is AMAZING with all the dimension! And, that cute little fox made me smile! LOVE LOVE LOVE today's creation ... thanks for the smile & inspiration!

Lynette said...

So adorable, Leslie. I love the dots on the umbrella and I agree - looks like rain in the background with the diagonal stripes.

Bonnie said...

I LOVE your yellow polka dotted umbrella, Leslie! Your sweet fox looks quite happy with himself and the paper makes perfect rain!

Conniecrafter said...

He is so very cute with his polka dot umbrella, love the big fluffy clouds and the paper is a perfect touch to look like rain falling! like how you frame it all, and that is a sweet sentiment with the little birdie!

aussie aNNie said...

Love this, the colours are beautiful and the design of your card shows it off very nicely too

I Card Everyone said...

Leslie, I love that no matter the weather it would always be sunny under your adorable umbrella!
LOve the clouds, your diagonal 'rain' and this sweet little fluffy fox!
=]

Evelyn S. said...

Every time I see one of your cards, I amazed. The colors, the texture, the dimension...the design. All are absolutely wonderful and so skillfully crafted. (Back at home after a week on the west side for the granddaughter's birthday.)

Cat Craig said...

oh all the fun layers here..the clouds the colored frame your cute critter and the color scheme is perfect.

Vicki said...

Fabulous...so much dimension on this card. Love the frame and shadow box affect! Mr. Fox looks pretty smug staying dry under his polka dotted, bright yellow umbrella.

Christine Alexander said...

wonderful combination of die cuts to make that cute scene for the fox. Love his umbrella, I think I need that this week :)

HilaryJane said...

I do love those clouds and umbrella and what a great idea to use stripes for the background. You fox looks very pleased to have some shelter from the rain xx

laurie said...

Cute! I love how you did the umbrella!

Happy Easter!

Judy Woodland said...

Oh my gosh, that little fox just could NOT be any cuter. He is so full of himself, I think he knows something we don't know. Such a fabulous design here, I love all the layers. Wonderful card, as always! You never disappoint, my friend.

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Your card is so cute! I love the little dots on the umbrella and the little bird singing away! All the different dimensions and the stripped DSP make it just perfect! Hope you had a great Easter1

Pam Sparks said...

You know I love coloring and cute! Adorable card for that cute challenge prompt!

Birgit said...

This is adorable Leslie! I love the depth of those puffy clouds, and that bright yellow polka dotted umbrella is just too much fun! An incredibly sweet card.

Pauline said...

How adorable is this little fox! Another amazing scene you have created Leslie. Love the dimension and all the details especially the polka dot umbrella and the sentiment with the little birdy, so sweet. Your came makes me happy! Thank you for sharing.