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Sunday, 28 December 2025

Happy New Year to everyone

 I hope all are well. There seem to be a few nasty coughs and colds doing the rounds at the moment, so please stay safe.

 I have been busy making cards all through Christmas and have about 15 or so that haven't been shown off yet.  Don't panic  - I just have a couple to show you this afternoon.

The first is the repeated use of a Linzoos pattern that I fell in love with back in September.  This is pattern no. P68.  Here it is:


The central picture is a digital download I purchased from Etsy.  The picture just appealed to me, and I just had to purchase it and see what I could do with it.  I matched the thread colours as best I could and decided that I would add it to my cache of birthday cards to be used later in the year.

Here is a copy of the first time I used Pattern P68


The second card to show you isn't a stitched one.  Now that is a shock.  I took the PNG version of the image used above and added water as a background - appropriate for ducks, I felt.  I then created a background and a birthday sentiment - I hope with some humour.

So here is the second card:


I must admit they both make me smile, and I really enjoyed making them.  I hope you like them too.

Hugs

Carol xx

Sunday, 7 December 2025

CD Sunday Plus - Challenge # 173 - hosted by Jocelyn

This is my card for the last Challenge of 2025.  I have chosen some Sunflowers to brighten up the page and me, if I am honest.  It hasn't been my finest year, but at least I have been able to craft, keep busy and, very important - keep in touch with my crafting friends.  I have found much love and kindness in our crafting community.


Another Linzoos pattern  - i99, and again, only part of the pattern.   I didn't stitch the inner edge so that I would have room for the Sunflower in the watering can.  I used a variegated thread to tone with the image and the background, and added some yellow enamel gems.

Our next challenge will be after Christmas, so from me with much love.....

Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Carol xxx