CD Sunday Plus - Challenge #175 - hosted by Meg

 It was great to see all the new cards entered in our first challenge of 2026.  As usual, apart from giving me the pleasure of studying what our challengers are doing, I also get ideas of what I need to purchase.  This month, a new set of dies is on the way from Amazon as I type.

Back to the reason for my posting - my team card for this challenge:

No sentiment yet, as I haven't decided whether to use the card as a 'Love and Hugs' to a friend on their birthday or perhaps a Valentine card.  Probably the first choice, as I am definitely beyond the age for Valentine cards.

The card pattern is one from Form-a-Lines featuring Hearts and Flowers with the bees. There is a set of three using the bees as a theme, and this is the 1st.

I just want to say that I have - at last -  managed to study all the entries and comment accordingly.  I really felt as though I was "back on duty", and I really enjoyed studying all the wonderful work.

Please note that the challenges will now close at 9 pm on the second Friday of the Challenge. e.g This challenge will close at 9 pm on the 30th of January 2026.

CD Sunday Plus - Challenge #174 - hosted by Pamela

 

 

Here is my first CD Sunday Plus card for the New Year of 2026.  Yet another stitched card, but I do enjoy creating them.  

This one is a pattern from Linzoos.  Pattern no: Kerst 520.  The central image of Sweetpeas is a digital image I purchased from Etsy.  The thread colours were chosen to match the colours of the flowers

Sweetpeas are a particular favourite of mine, and also of the intended recipient, whose birthday is later in January, and who grows them in her garden.  

When I gave  the photo of the card to Pamela for her to add to her posting, I hadn't added the greeting, so here is an extra photo:

I hope everyone enjoyed a Happy Christmas and New Year.  I look forward to seeing all your beautiful creations and joining in more of the activities.

Hugs

Carol xx

Please note that the challenges will now close at 9 pm on the second Friday of the Challenge. e.g This challenge will close at 9 pm on the 16th of January 2026