CD Sunday Plus - Challenge #172 - hosted by Margaret

The stitch pattern is by Linzoos and is part of pattern U89.  The original pattern has 6 sets of the petal-shaped images and circles.  My two 3D butterfly image replacements are from Heartfelt Crafts. I used some more of the background pad from Hunkydory for the background.  It is proving to be a wonderful paper for my Christmas cards.

I may add a sentiment to the front of the card.  I will see at the time I use it.

The threads sparkle even more in real life.  Even though I photographed it in full light, it still looks a little dull.

CD Sunday Plus - Challenge #171 - hosted by Jo

This is my last 2025 stitched Christmas card for CD Sunday Plus. It is one that I played about with - a little - as I explain below.  

The stitch pattern for the bauble is by Linzoos - Kerst 413.  I believe that 'Kerst' is Dutch for Christmas. The centre stitching design was taken from a Christmas bauble pattern by Stitching Cards, but increased in size to fit the bauble.  I added the beads and the peel-offs.  The background paper is from the Seasonal Sparkle papers by Hunkydory.

Will see you for the next challenge.

Hugs

Carol xx

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 #168 - hosted by Pamela

As promised, all my Design Team cards for the rest of this year will be of the stitched variety.  This is no hardship for me, as I am thoroughly enjoying making them.  It would be true to say that I enjoy stitching as much as I used to enjoy parchment work.  Here is my card for this challenge:

(the lilac surround is not part of the card - just there to give a clearer scanned image)

The stitch pattern is by Linzoos - i49.  I love their patterns. So many possibilities.

The deep purple background sheet is from a Duo Design paper pad called Seasonal Sparkle that I purchased from Hunkydory.  The central image was a purchase from Ann's Paper Art.  When I was checking up on the details, I discovered that they appear to be closing down, so I have purchased a few more items.  You can never have enough!!

The gems are from my copious supply of enamel gems.  I prefer them to sparkly gems when I am using them on stitched cards, as the colours blend with the cottons.

I have almost finished all of my Christmas cards, and I will have a couple of stitched ones to show you in the next couple of challenges.

Hugs everyone.

Carol xx