As part of our #RaysofSunshine campaign we asked you, the Shields Gazette readers, to send in your uplifting pictures which have cheered you up. We received plenty of responses, with many sending in their innovative and creative designs. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see some of the replies:
5. Looking colorful .
Joanne Golightly sent in this picture of a colorful house on Sunderland Road. Photo: Other
6. Joint effort
Lisa Bainbridge sent in this picture, commenting: "Mine and my neighbour's wall. The girls next door done theirs . They started on mine. I finished it." Photo: Other
7. More colour
Vicki Ali shared this photo of her niece Faith outside her decorated home. Photo: Other
8. Showing your support
Here's Olivia-grace Houston, aged 6, showing support for all NHS staff and key workers. Photo: Other