CD Sunday Plus - Challenge #176 - hosted by Jo

My goodness me - hasn't it been wet.  Down here in the depths of Surrey it has rained heavily and constantly -  each day.  I know the British Isles are known for the rain - but this is too much.  

We do have crafting though to keep us busy and to have something else to talk about.  I have the second of my three Bee themed cards that I mentioned last time, to show you.

Here it is:

If they have any sense they will be staying in the hives until the dryer warmer weather arrives.  At least this bee is smiling.

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 13th of February 2026.

Hugs

Carol xx

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 #169 - hosted by Pamela

Pattern by Form-a-Lines, which is part of Stitching Cards - Skating Penguins.  Background from the Seasonal Sparkle pad by Hunkydory.

I am still enjoying the stitching.  It is keeping me occupied, especially when I do a little alteration to some of the patterns.  Naughty, I know, but enjoyable.

I hope all are keeping well.  I am doing my best.        I have decided that I need a few new things from M & S, so Chris is going to take me for a quick visit next week.  This will be my first shopping trip for months. We might have a little light lunch somewhere as well.

Take care.

Hugs

Carol xxx

We didn't make it to M & S. In fact, we didn't make it anywhere.  Chris developed a stinking cough and sore throat, and we did a COVID-19 test on him instead of going out.  All OK TG.

CD Sunday Plus - Challenge #126 - hosted by Pamela

A late Happy New Year to one and all and I hope that all are well.  It seems strange to be this late with our first challenge for 2024 but here we are - now with our bigger team.

A personal extra hello from me to Meg and Aimes.    I am so looking forward to working with all our teamies.

I finished off last year with a stitched card, and for my first of the New Year I have chosen another.  Here it is:

I have purchased the patterns for each month's Birth Flower and they are downloaded from Form-A-Lines - part of the Stitching Cards ensemble.  I have used a new to me set of background cutting dies from Carnation Crafts - Teardrop and Sweep Collection.  The added butterflies are also from Carnation Crafts - 'Light as Air' from The Perfect Packages Collection.  I am 'into' butterflies in a big way so you will see plenty of them during the year.  The striped violet and white backing paper comes from La Pashe.

That's all for now except to say that I am looking forward to another year of sharing our crafting with you all.

Carol

xxx