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Sunday 27 November 2022

Challenge #442

Here's my snippets card for our new challenge, I opted for a 'Santa Suit' Christmas money holder, but it's (almost always) anything goes here in the Snippets Playground - just please be sure to identify your snippets:

All the details, with Dudley's latest news and my pile of snippets I had out initially to tackle the above, as well as how I used them, are over on Pixies - HERE.

The prize for this fortnight is:


It's two dies and an embossing folder. The dies were kindly donated by our lovely Jackie T, both are by Tattered Lace called 'Still Waiting' and 'Lamplight Love'. I'd also spotted the discontinued and never been used embossing folder in a craft de-cluttering group a little while back. It was made by Stampin' Up and is called 'Softly Falling - almost as rare as hen's teeth these days, approx.  6.25" square and it's a beauty.  I think the 'Softly Falling' as an embossed background with either of the silhouettes in front would make some quick fabulous Christmas cards! But of course the dies are really good for loads of other occasions as well.

As always, the Snippets Challenge will run for two weeks and the Playground gates will close at 11am UK time on Saturday 10th December. The gates will open again at midnight UK time on the same day. Mr Linky is below this post.

Winners outside the UK: please remember that you may be charged fees and import duty on your prize - although we both always send them out clearly marked as "gifts". 

A local farmer is looking for two black clad balaclava wearing figures who were picked up on CCTV during the night - chopping down a tree in his Christmas tree patch - one tall and slender and the other one much shorter in height. The police say that the white fluffy tail worn by the smaller of the pair is a strong clue. Also, the frequent feeding of what looked like treats - by the tall slim one to the little tail wagging one is another clue. 

Not only that - Dudley has been limbering up to pedal the generator so he can power the pretty lights each evening! And now, I hear that Sarn has only been sending him out with a bunch of posters to pin to every tree he pauses at - advertising a 'Grand Switch On'. The daft thing is - only folk who are very little will even be able to read the posters - despite Dudley's best efforts to pin them as high as possible. So we can expect a gathering of dogs (of course!), perhaps some cats (which should make for some fun) a toddler or two three, if they can read - and perhaps a few gnomes to attend the event! Don't you just love Christmas!? I suspect that Dudley will be so worn out he'll sleep right through it all!

Love and hugs from Dudley and Di,


35 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness - Dudley, you will end up spending Christmas in the dog box soon, by the sounds of that! Fabulous card Di
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. What a fun Santa card, love it, and yes please for the great prize.

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  3. A most excellent Christmas money holder. Love the Santa suit details.

    Dang that farmer’s CCTV! But I think we got away with it! Funny how a nice Christmas tree appeared in the Playground the next day! It’s a mystery for sure! Xxx

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    1. Ahem - there's the small overlooked detail of a missing farm tractor as well - plus a female voice singing 'Oh, Christnas tree' - which woke the farmer up around the same time as the images were picked up on the CCTV! Only askin'! IF you offer tractor rides during the Grand Switch on - you truly are 'banged to rights' young lady! x

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  4. Fab money holder card, and love your report at the end, naughty pair! Yes please to the adorable prize draw xxx

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  5. Ah ah ah :D For a minute I almost believed it! LOL Then I used a translator :D
    Poor Dudley, I think it will sleep deeply for all the Christmas times! LOL
    Fun money holder, well done!!
    Hugs, lots of cuddles to Dudley and Happy Sunday to you both!

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  6. Great design for a money holder, Di. I’ll be a Yes Please for this fabulous prize.

    Glad to hear that Dudley is getting into the Christmas spirit, although he needs to remember to cover up his white fluffy tail next time he sneaks out after dark. At least if he’s caught, he can plead that he was led astray by Sarn. ๐Ÿ˜‰ xx

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  7. Brilliant money holder Di ... absolutely hits the spot for Christmas. I have submitted my snippets homework and would like to say YES PLEASE to the fab prize!
    Pauline x

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  8. Ooh wow Di your money folder card is fantastic what a great idea and money saving l am sure Dudley is so entertaining l just love his antics just playing for fun enjoy your day x

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  9. I love your money holder, such a fun design. I'll be in the playground soon and would love to have a chance of winning the prize, please. This EF has been on my wish list since Di used it for a Rudolph Day card back in 2016!
    Kath x

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  10. Glad to hear Sarn and Dudley are getting into the holiday spirit!
    I'm posting early this go-round -- As I told Sarn on her related post, I came by the playground late last week to post my card, made a comment, and promptly forgot to link-up my entry. Yes please on this fab prize.

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  11. What a great design for a Santa card Di and it works brilliantly, and if I get a card in I am a 'yes please' for the prize. Tut tut, the tail was obviously a giveaway..lol. x

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  12. Hahaha, Dudley has been up to allsorts, and I am not sure what's going to happen at your house for the Grand Switch-on - please keep us posted on Dudley's holiday antics! I just linked up my Snippets card and I'm definitely a YES, please, for the prize! Really love that embossing folder, and thanks very much to Jackie for the Tattered Lace Dies! Di, your Santa suit money holder looks so cute and is such a great idea!

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  13. A Super money holder Di, I hope Dudley doesn't get lost, while out with his posters, if so, get Sarn to go out in the cold, it's her fault for sending him!

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  14. Greeting playground friends. Gosh, it's been a while since I slipped through the playground gates. Happy to be back. Love your santa card Di. Awesome. Yes please to be in the prize draw. Take care everyone. Hugz

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  15. Keep up with the enternainment, Dudley!! yes please for the prize

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  16. Woohoo, that is absolutely fabulous Christmas cards - so joyful and just fab!

    Yes please for the prize, I am trying to get a snippets card ready & photographed & posted before the deadline :)

    Hugs,
    Eemeli

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  17. Such a clever idea for a card and so simple. Looking forward to seeing all the lights and, of course, hot chocolate (my favourite) in the tree house. Just playing for fun this time. x

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  18. Yes, please to the prize. Love that money holder and can't wait for the grand switch on!

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  19. Brilliant money holder design, card to follow soon. Been incommunicado due to phone line/broadband issues ever since Friday, so stressful being out of touch with the crafty world๐Ÿ™„

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    1. We miss you Val! Will save you a sausage roll! xxx

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  20. Great money holder. I would be glade for the prize (anyone).

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  21. Great idea for diy festive theme money holder. Yes please to the adorable prize draw.

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  22. Phew, taken me ages to publish this one but made it eventually. Just playing for fun this time as I already own this brilliant E/F

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  23. Our doggies always makes us smile, don't they?! I LOVE your moneyholder. Such a great idea. And I say yes to the prize: the dies are so cute and the embossingfolder is a beauty! I already wish you and Sarn a very Merry Christmas and thank you for all the crafting fun you are bringing!
    Lia xx

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  24. Entered! :) Yes please for entering in the draw for the lovely prizes!
    Happy Sunday!

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  25. That's a great giftcard holder. I'm just playing for fun as I had a win a few weeks ago. L x

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  26. I hope you got away with it too!!!

    Just added my entry - just playing for fun this time around although it IS a splendid prize

    Happy Monday to all in the playground, try to stay out of mischief!

    Kathyk

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  27. Yes please for the prize. Thanks for the challenge.

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  28. Your card is darling, Di! Always fun to read your posts! Wonderful prize, but I'm just playing for fun. Merry Christmas everyone!

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  29. Ah, Dudley is trying his level best to be a helpful pup while Santa is working on his list, isn't he? He may be missing the mark in some respects, but, A for effort!! Love the design of your creation, Di, and I may have to snitch the idea :) I'd love to be in on the draw for the lovely prize!

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  30. Oh, phew, thank you so much for holding a branch for me in the super-dooper extravagant tree house! It's great that so many of you are still here with your furry friends! Nellie is on the ground playing with Dudley, but they will be scampering up when they see what I have in this picnic basket ... there's wodka, wink of stellas for everyone thanks to Hammy (who's having his annual holiday with his hamster family), and some canned apes, and ... . Happy Christmas, everyone, and all the best in the new year! Hugs, Darnell❤

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    1. What a great and dazzling card. Oh Darnell, I cam literally hear you saying every word of this comment in your soft American accent. SO glad you brought more Wodka - Grey Goose I hope and a pip-less lemon too.Sure, they DO make them! So!! Love to you all and please keep entertaining us with your fun and frolics in the coming year! Hugs to Nellie from Dudders the Dude!

      Love

      Adi xxx

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  31. such a beautiful Santa card, I like this idea very much.
    I love our tree house and such a beautiful tree we have, wow.
    yes for the draw, please.

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