W2SB March Challenge - In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb

This month, Words 2 Scrap By I-Teamer Annie is our Guest Host!!  Her challenge is based on a familiar poem:

"In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb"       

by Lorie Hill

March roars in like a lion
So fierce,
The wind so cold,
It seems to pierce.

The month rolls on
And Spring draws near,
And March goes out
Like a lamb so dear.

Love this concept!  I took this opportunity to create a sunburst card.  In Ohio, these cards are as close to sunshine as we will get for a while....

My first attempt was a little blah:

Washed out, not enough contrast, pick your problem.  So I tried again:

Much better!  The brown and pink papers are better contrast to the cream card base, and the layers make the elements pop much better than in the first card.  I also added a flower brad to the center on the sentiment for a bit of texture.  Papers on both cards are from ancient K & Co mat stacks. 

How will you interpret the "In Like A Lion, Out Like A Lamb" challenge?!?!?