Instead of rain, think Sunshine!

I believe we have all endured a long, cold winter this season. The tail end seems to be very wet in many areas with above average rainfall. So, I decided to try and look on the bright side (please excuse the pun!) and think ‘Sunshine’. Yes, I have glimpsed the odd ray of sunshine drifting down and what a difference it makes to the world! Not only does the world look good but it puts a smile on peoples faces and just puts a more positive emphasis on our day to day lives.

So, with that in mind… think positive, think sunshine!

You are my sunshine by Attack of the Vintage

The perfect little gift for the one you love!

Sunshine and Shadows by Big Island Rose Designs

The subject was shadow but Rose couldn't do just shadow so along came the sun and there you have it - Sunshine and Shadows!

Yellow Sunshine Yarn by Sassa LynneRain

This collection is Yellow! Beautiful Sunshine, Butter, Daffodil - just Yellow, with the faintest hint of the odd spot of Cream.

Rainbows and Sunshine by Bags and More by Pam

This sunshine and rainbows inspired sweater will be adorable on your small four-footed friend!

A Little Bit of Sunshine by Yankeegirl

An original watercolor painting of a single sunflower.

Sunset by Colours and Textures

This is an original watercolour of a sunset and was inspired by visits to the English coast particularly Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Dragon Folding Sun Hat by AltheaP

This is such a great idea! Comfortable woven cotton sunhat folds into its own zippered pouch, tucks into a pocket, purse, or backpack. Keep one in the car and you'll always be ready!

Sunbird by Sixsisters

This was so much fun to do! Joan drew and hand cut the bird. Then the flower after which some thread was added to the flower.

Sun on the River by Heron Kate

Original painting on gallery wrapped canvas, 12 x 12 inches square.

Don’t just sit there! Go on! Check out more exciting items from such a talented group of people who make up the BBEST TEAM!

Sunshine!

We are now getting to the time of year when we have had enough of being snug inside looking out on snow drifts, grey skies and generally miserable winter weather.  Every glimpse of sunshine heralds a new gasp of joy!  The weather promises, though it does tease sometimes, to get brighter and warmer.  So what better way to celebrate and encourage the spring sunshine but by showing off items from some of our talented members?  Put on the shades and be prepared to be hot, hot, hot!!!

This will get you in the right mood!  A cheerful quilted fabric postcard called ‘You are my sunshine’ – remember the song?

Thanks to Attack of the Vintage you will find many more wonderful examples of her quilted postcards in her shop.

 

It’s hot out here!

This piece is done in the paper prayer format. The paper prayer was created by the Japanese to evoke health and well-being for the person for whom it was made.

Van Fleet Street Design is the place to find more ‘hot’ items

 

Orange Flower Folding Hat

Sometimes the sun, even at this time of year, will cause you to look for a little shade and what a pretty hat to do that with!  Look, it even comes with its very own zipper purse for storage.

One Dog Talking is the shop to visit if you like style and elegance.

 

Too sexy for the Beach

Now start singing… "I'm Too Sexy for my shirt, too sexy for my..." I won’t go on!  However, a girl still needs to look her best at the beach!

Laughing Otter Jewelry just knows what jewellery you ‘otter’ be wearing!!!!

 

Sunrise, Sunset print that really could be either time of day. Imagine sitting quietly slurping, sorry sipping a cocktail watching this sun slowly dipping into the sea.

Beth Peardon Prods has a great array of prints, cards etc in her shop.

 

Sunbird – you can tell the artist was really enjoying herself in the creation of this wonderful mixed media painting!

Sixsisters has an exciting way of depicting everyday subjects and yet making them so individual.  She shows a great empathy with nature in the portrayal of her art.

 

A large smiling sun window cling suncatcher

The sun is always smiling on the righteous they tell me.  However, who could resist this wonderful cling looking like real stained glass?

Clinging Images has a shop full of window clings of every shape and size. 

 

I could go on for ever on this happy sunny note but why don’t you search yourself and see what you can find amongst this incredibly talented group of artists on Etsy who call themselves the BBEST!