Results of Challenge #521

Hello Playmates!

Well that's Christmas over and done with for another year!

The Nativity Play was a riot - with angels running amok and Di losing the Christmas star at the last minute with Dudley having to make another one PRONTO. 

After last year's fiasco with real animals, we opted for the safer version of a toy lamb and a doll for the baby Jesus. We had two playmates dressed up in the camel costume, but the trouble was, they didn't know their lefts from their rights and each half of the camel kept trying to walk in different directions - making for a very drunken looking animal for the three Magi! 

I'm not sure who tripped over the wire for the Christmas tree lights, but there was an almighty crash from the tree and the three Magi who were following each other on stage bumped into each other and lay in a heap on the floor, plus the whole place was plunged into darkness. The caretaker managed to get the lights switched on again while I got the smelling salts out for Miss Di who was crumpled on the floor in a dark corner! Still, all's well that ends well and, once the lights went back on and we finished singing, we retired to the treehouse for some well-earned refreshments. Some of us ended up behind the bike sheds swigging sherry and eggnog . . . NO . . . NOT both together UGH(!) . . . what are you like?

Here are my top picks for Challenge #521 (in entry order):

First up is CAROL G's fab festive card made with patterned paper snippets and a lovely die cut sentiment. 

Next up is LYNNE’s beautiful Christmas ornament card. A lot of patience required, but a stunning result. 

Last, but by no means least, is PAT’s wonderful festive make with snowmen peeking above a snowy fence with their robin friends. So sweet!

If you've been showcased, please feel free to collect your 'Top Pick' badge from HERE.

The randomly picked winners are:

Linby (11); Liz Cavill (13); Lesley G (14) & Ionabunny (22)

Please claim your prize by 11am UK time on 10th January 2026 by sending your name and address details via email using the Snippets Playground email address shown in the sidebar, with PLAYGROUND WINNER in the subject line.

Remember there's still nearly a week of Di's challenge to go. If you haven't submitted a piece of homework yet, just scroll down to the previous post to find all the details.

Wishing you all a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR, with love from Sarn, Miss Di and Dudley Dog.