More Knitted Chocolate Orange Covers

 I couldn't resist knitting some of these as little Christmas gifts filled with a chocolate orange. 

Santa hats, Christmas puddings and an Elf hat complete with bells.

In total I've made:

9 Christmas Puddings

4 Santa Hats

3 Elf Hats

#125 - Anything Goes

Merry Christmas everyone! 

This is our last challenge for this year  and we will be back on 4th February with our first challenge for 2024. We are having a slightly extended break to give a couple of our team members time to recover from illnesses.

This week it's  Carol's  turn to host the challenge at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using an image and matching backing paper from Joanna Sheen's Victorian Christmas Cards CD. The snowflake border die is from Sue Wilson's Festive Collection by Creative Expressions.

I printed out a matching insert and then used a wood mounted rubber stamp from Inkadinkado for the greeting. I then spent the rest of the day singing it to myself lol.

Here is a link to a Frank Sinatra version 

I had some images left over so used one to decorate the back of the card. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

Christmas Treat Boxes

I can't believe that another year is nearly over and I've been busy making Christmas Treat Boxes ready for meeting up with girlfriends for our Christmas get together.

 

There is space in the body and the head for treats

#124 - Anything Goes

This time it is my turn to host the challenge at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

The backing paper is from Vintage Christmas CD by Crafter's Companion and the main image is from Enchanted Christmas CD by Joanna Sheen. This lovely image of the snow people is one of my favourites from this CD.  

The ivy leaves are from Crafter's Companion.

The greeting is from Hunkydory's 'Just my Type Christmas Sentiment Strip Pad'.

The greeting reminded me of this song - 

'Baby It's Cold Outside'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=009kRJKf9rg

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

 

#123 - Anything Goes

It's Margaret's turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

I used two matching backing papers from the Magical Christmas Moments CD by Cupcake Crafting and a robin from the Fledglings die set by two Red Robins along with the corresponding download. 

The two holly circle dies are by Sweet Dixie from the Circular Holly Frame Set. I added flat backed beads by Kort and Godt to the inner frame. I bought these beads from Joanna Sheene's website many years ago and they come in handy to add small details. 

The Merry Christmas die is by Gemini Expressions from Crafter's Companion. 

I had some papers left over so decided to decorate the back of the card as well. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

Pumpkin Treats

 I've had my knitting needles out recently to make a few of these beauties in time for Halloween.

It is just the right size to fit a Chocolate Orange. 

Happy Halloween!

Halloween Treat Boxes

No tricks, only Treats! 

I've been busy making a batch of these treat boxes ready for meeting up with girlfriends. 

I cut the shape for the top of the box out using double sided sticky sheets and then stuck the 'trick or treat' message over the top and used gilding flakes to make the background. I then peeled off the other side of the sticky sheet and attached it to the box lid. 

There are lots of extra embellishments to add to the boxes in this Tonic die set and I chose the spider's web ones for the outside of my boxes. 

These boxes go together beautifully and the lids once fully assembled fit perfectly. 

Here is one showing the contents. I managed to get 6 Maltesers chocolates and a chocolate eyeball in each one. 

#122 - Anything Goes

It's Jo's turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my 8" x 8" card.   

I made this card using an image and backing paper from a download by Magik Graphics called 'An Unkindness of Ravens'. This folder is called Raven Witch. 

The pumpkin dies are from Crafter's Companion. 

The spider's web is also from Crafter's Companion - Halloween Treat Boxes die set.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

 

#121 - Anything Goes

It's Pamela's turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my 8" x 8" card.   

I made this card using backing paper from a download by LOTV (Lily of the Valley) called 'Spooky Girl'. I printed it onto white pearlised paper with a shimmer of gold. 

The die set used to create the witch's hat is called 'Wicked Witch' by Crafter's Companion and the sentiment is a Tonic die. 

This is the back of the card. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

#120 - Anything Goes

It's Carol's turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using backing paper from a download by LOTV (Lily of the Valley) called 'Happy Halloween'. The die set used to create the cat in a witch's hat is by Crafter's Companion Halloween Treat Boxes and the trick or treat sentiment die is by Tonic. 

I made the insert in Word using a spooky looking font (CSNPWDT NFI). I also lined the envelope with another one of the LOTV backing papers. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

#119 - Anything Goes

It's my turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using backing paper from a CD from La Pashe called Gnomes and Fairies. The stamp is by Daisy B and the matts and layers were die cut using A5 Double Stitched Nested Dies by Claina Palmer Designs. 

I also lined the envelope with a matching paper in the same design for a finishing touch. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

#118 - Anything Goes

Margret is hosting the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I lost a friend earlier this year to ovarian cancer. It was very sudden and shocked us all. This is the card I made for the family. 

I made this card using backing paper and the main image from a CD from Joanna Sheen called If Flowers Could Talk. I removed the verse that was on the original image and replaced it with one I had found on the internet. 

I used two dies from the Winter White Collection by Crafter's Companion to make the flowers and leaves. The stamens are also from the same collection. 

I then used Nuvo Watercolour Pencils from Tonic Studios to colour the petals to look like lilies. 

I used another verse from the internet on the insert. 

I then lined the envelope to finish it off. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

Autumn = Apples

Does anyone else feel as if Autumn has arrived early this year, or is it just me? With the apples ripening fast on our trees and strong winds blowing them down we decided it was time to pick some before they all end up bruised and broken on the ground. 

That meant I had to get the apple peeling machine (it actually peels, slices and cores all in one go so brilliant for batch cooking) and my large pan out to make this year's batch of apple chutney using a recipe that my friend Carol gave me some years ago now. 

It takes a few days to do all the cooking and then put it all into jars and label up but this year's batch is now finished and looks like this.

The photo on the front of the label is actually me holding one of last year's beautiful apples. I use the website Jam Labelizer each year to make my labels. You can find them here:

 https://www.jamlabelizer.com/

#117 - Anything Goes

Carol is hosting the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

The image is from a download set by Magik Graphics called  'An Unkindness of Ravens'. I printed this onto photographic paper and mounted it onto some holographic card. Just added a little happy birthday to finish it off. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

#116 - Anything Goes

It's Pamela's turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using images from a CD from Card Creations Plus called 'You're Never too Old to ...' featuring the artwork of Sue Janson. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

#115 - Anything Goes

It's  Carol's turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using backing paper and the main image from a CD from Joanna Sheen called Furry Friends which features photography by Rachael Hale. 

The flowers and leaves are made using dies from John Next Door.

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

  

#114 - Anything Goes

It's my turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using backing paper and the main image from a CD from Joanna Sheen called Baby Love. 

My Goddaughter has just had a baby girl and called her Imogen so this card was a perfect way to celebrate her arrival. 

I also decorated the back of the card, lined the envelope and added an image to the envelope flap for a finishing touch. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

 

#113 - Anything Goes

Margaret is hosting the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using backing paper and the main image from a CD from Joanna Sheen called Baby Love. 

I also decorated the back of the card with a smaller image from the main card and lined the envelope with matching backing paper. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

 

#112 - Anything Goes

Carol is hosting the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using backing paper and the main image from a CD from Crafter's Companion called Papercrafting Resources. I used the section 'Love & Romance Card Collection'.  The sentiment  is a die from a set dies by Paper Boutique. I added a sprinkle of Glamour Dust to the flowers for added sparkle.

I used Spectrum Noir Glossy Highlights on the heart and then while it was still wet I sprinkled a little Glamour Dust into it.

I also decorated the back of the card, lined the envelope and added an image to the envelope flap for a finishing touch. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

 

#111 - Anything Goes

It's Pamela's turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I made this card using backing paper and the main image from a CD from Crafter's Companion called Kimono.  The sentiment  is a die from a set dies by All Occasion Dies. 

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.   

#110 - Anything Goes

It's Carols turn to host the challenge this fortnight at CD Sunday Plus.

Here is my card.   

I used an image from the internet for the main image. For the background I printed a plain coloured sheet from A Traditional Christmas on The Paper Boutique Paper Pantry USB Volume III. I then took the accompanying verse from the internet image into Craft Artist 2 programme. I changed the font and colour of the text and then repeated it across the page and printed it on top of the plain colour to make my backing paper. I matted this and the main image onto some olive green card from Tonic Studios and added a few die cut flowers and leaves. 

I printed another plain coloured sheet and added the verse on the left hand side to create a matching insert. 

Here is the verse:

If you would like to join in this challenge you can find all the details of how to enter on our blog - CD Sunday Plus Challenge Blog.

Our theme is Anything Goes, all we ask is that you use a CD, digi or USB somewhere in your design that has been printed out and made up into your card or project and let us know which one you used. You will find all the details of how to enter and play along with us over on the main blog here.