Challenge #515

Hello Playmates!

I’m hosting another fun Snippets Playground Challenge - so why not dive into your snippets mountain, make something with them, then come back to "show and tell" via Mr Linky!

Miss Di has been resting in a comfy chair in the Staff Room with Dudley dancing attendance on her and I’ve made sure she’s had a few of my homemade restorative “tonics”!. She still has some healing to do, but is feeling better and I am certain all your good wishes have helped speed her recovery. MWAH! 🥰

Details of the card below can be found on my personal blog HERE. 

The prize for this challenge consists of the Aall & Create Florastella stencil #53 and three clear polymer Crafty Roo sentiment stamps - one of which is demonstrated on my card because I have the same stamp in my own collection!

Please be sure to state what snippets you used on your entry (or you can add a photo of them if you wish). If it is not clear what snippets have been used in an entrant's blog post, the entry will automatically be excluded from being a Top Pick or a prize winner.

The Playground gates will close on this challenge at 11am (UK time) on Saturday, 27th September 2025. They'll reopen at midnight (UK time) the same day for the start of the next challenge. 

Happy crafting,

Love from me (Sarn), Miss Di and Dudley Dog xxx

Results of Challenge #513

Hello Playmates!

Sarn here - popping back in the middle of Di's challenge - to reveal my Top Picks and the prize winner for Challenge 513. 

Here are my top picks (in entry order):

I love this numeric card from KATHY K which could be used for either sex, and the sentiment is amusing. 

This stunning Christmas card from HELEN caught my eye as it's so striking with the black background and gold embossing.

This super CAS card by KATE L grabbed my attention because the colourful butterfly really draws the eye in. Great sentiment and the card proves that less is often more!

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

The randomly picked winner is:

PAPIERELLE (Gundi)

Congratulations Gundi. Please claim your prize by 11am UK time on 20th September 2025 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.

All the best from Sarn, Miss Di and Dudley Dog.

Challenge #514

Phew, that's a couple of weeks I don't fancy repeating in a hurry! Progress is slow - but every day sees an improvement in my hand and arm. HUGE thanks to Sarn for holding the fort (aka the Playground!) brilliantly - what a star! 

So let's get on with another fun Snippets Playground Challenge for the next fortnight, where Dudley and I will be hosting you, with appropriate refreshments being dispensed by Sarn no doubt! I have spied a suspicious quantity of empty bottles in the recycling bin, so it looks as if normal service wasn't disrupted in that quarter either - what a scamp!

Details of the above snippets card can be found at Pixie's Crafty Workshop HERE, along with the latest news of Dudley.

Here's the three-part prize bundle for this challenge:

These lovely items arrived during this past week from Brenda (of Allsorts and other challenges) - what a lifesaver as I didn't need to dig around in the Toy Box! Many thanks Brenda. The prize consists of a set of 4 John Next Door dies called 'Honesty Heart’; an Oakwood set of clear stamps called 'A6 Doodles in Bloom Flowers and Frames' and (tucked at the back in the piccie above) a stencil by AALL & Create called 'Ooopsie #161’ - a sweet name for the stencil as it's covered in pretty daisy shapes!

Please be sure to state what snippets you used on your entry (or you can add a photo of them if you wish). If it is not clear what snippets have been used in an entrant's blog post, the entry will automatically be excluded from being a Top Pick or a prize winner. Also, do check out Rule 11 HERE for more information about prizes, if you're unsure.

The Playground gates will close on this challenge at 11am (UK time) on Saturday, 13th September 2025. They'll reopen at midnight (UK time) the same day for the start of the next challenge. 

Happy crafting,

Love from Di, Sarn and Dudley Dog xxx

Results of Challenge #512

Hello Everyone!

Di here, popping back in the middle of Sarn's challenge to share my Top Picks and the prize winner for Challenge #512. 

I’ve been in the wars this week! While climbing up to the Treehouse, I managed to trip on one of the ladder rungs and took a tumble! I've hurt my dominant hand and arm, so haven’t been able to make a snippets card this week. *Sigh*. My trusty sidekick Sarn has stepped in to help me write this post.

Here are my top picks (in entry order):

First up is this pretty floral card by Pauline C. I love all the pink and gold! Embossing always looks so classy.

Next is Lesley G with this very detailed card using up lots of snippets. That bag looks perfect for a day trip out in the lovely weather we’ve been experiencing.

Last, but certainly not least, is Pat’s elegant anniversary card, full of hearts.

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

The randomly picked winner is:

JULES

Congratulations Jules. Please claim your prize by 11am UK time on 6th September 2025 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. There may be a delay in posting until my hand recovers. 

Remember there's still nearly a week of Sarn'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.

All the best from myself, Sarn and Dudley Dog.

Challenge #513

Hello Playmates!

Sarn here, hosting another fun Snippets Playground Challenge for the next fortnight.

It's been a blistering week here in the UK, so (with much huffing and puffing) Di and I dragged the paddling pool back out and put it at the end of the slide. There has been rather a lot of joyful shrieking and splashing about. I'm going to see if the budget will stretch to a few sun loungers! Lesley kept on supplying ice creams from her cool box and everyone was happy!

Details of my homework can be found on my personal blog HERE:

The prize for this challenge consists of two Aall & Create stamps sets "Anemone" (#980) and "Watering Can" (#437), along with a lovely edging die by Crafters Companion called "Blossoming Borders". My thanks to Pauline C for donating all the items in this lovely prize.

Please be sure to state what snippets you used on your entry (or you can add a photo of them if you wish). If it is not clear what snippets have been used in an entrant's blog post, the entry will automatically be excluded from being a Top Pick or a prize winner.

The Playground gates will close on this challenge at 11am (UK time) on Saturday, 30th August 2025. They'll reopen at midnight (UK time) the same day for the start of the next challenge. 

Happy crafting,

Love from Sarn, Di and Dudley Dog xxx

Results of Challenge #511

Hello Playmates!

I'm popping back in the middle of Di's challenge - to reveal my Top Picks and the prize winner for Challenge 511.

Here are my top picks (in entry order):

Papierelle came running into the Playground brandishing this wonderful floral card- creating a flower meadow from her snippets.

Then Helen dropped by with this lovely festive make using the wonderful snowman by Penny Black. Such a happy chappy!

Any finally, Lesley G slid down the slide while waving this gorgeous floral card in her hand.

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

The randomly picked winner is:

LESLEY G

Congrats on being both a pick and the prize winner Lesley. Please claim your prize by 11am UK time on 23rd August 2025 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.

All the best from me (Sarn) and Di, plus a paw wave from Dudley Dog!

Challenge #512

Welcome to another fun Snippets Playground Challenge for the next fortnight, where Dudley and I will be hosting you, with appropriate refreshments being dispensed by Sarn no doubt!

Details of the above snippets card can be found at Pixie's Crafty Workshop HERE, along with the latest news of Dudley.

Here's the three-part prize bundle for this challenge:

It consists of: three sets of Woodware stamps from me. From left to right the sets are called 'Butterflies', 'Lily Sketch' and 'Succulents'.

Please be sure to state what snippets you used on your entry (or you can add a photo of them if you wish). If it is not clear what snippets have been used in an entrant's blog post, the entry will automatically be excluded from being a Top Pick or a prize winner. Also, do check out Rule 11 HERE for more information about prizes, if you're unsure.

The Playground gates will close on this challenge at 11am (UK time) on Saturday, 16th August 2025. They'll reopen at midnight (UK time) the same day for the start of the next challenge. 

Happy crafting,

Love from Di, Sarn and Dudley Dog xxx

Results of Challenge #510

Hello Everyone!

It's Di here - popping back in the middle of Sarn's challenge - to share my Top Picks and the prize winner for Challenge #510. 

Here are my top picks (in entry order): 

First of all, one of our most regular players, Sandra H, skipped in with this fabulous card for a Baby Boy - so cute and I love all the blues, perfectly matched:

Next came Brenda with a delightful sunflower spray card - winner of the 'snippets prize for patience' this week. A beautiful card and tons of intricate trimming work B:

And, my final pick - leaving a few as close runners-up - is this card, made by Eve for her Mum. Everything about it is a delight and I bet Mum loves it:

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

The randomly picked prize winner is:

 Lynne in NI

Please claim your prize by 11am UK time on 9th August 2025 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 Sarn'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.

All the best from myself, Sarn and Dudley Dog.

Challenge #511

Hello Playmates!

Sarn here, hosting another fun Snippets Playground Challenge for the next fortnight.

We took the opportunity to empty out the paddling pool water, clean it, and refill it before the hosepipe ban came into effect. (Phew! Close one!). The Tuck Shop is doing a roaring trade in ice creams and lollies, and everyone seems to be having a good time!

Details of the card below can be found on my personal blog HERE:

The prize for this challenge consists of a useful set of nesting dies by Love to Craft (donated anonymously) and two small stamp sets from me. 

Please be sure to state what snippets you used on your entry (or you can add a photo of them if you wish). If it is not clear what snippets have been used in an entrant's blog post, the entry will automatically be excluded from being a Top Pick or a prize winner.

The Playground gates will close on this challenge at 11am (UK time) on Saturday, 2nd August 2025. They'll reopen at midnight (UK time) the same day for the start of the next challenge. 

Sadly, due to escalating postage costs and additional customs issues, we are now only posting prizes to the UK and EUROPE. If you live outside the UK, please remember that you may be charged fees and import duty on your prize - although we always send them out clearly marked as "gifts". In claiming your prize, you accept that any such fees are your responsibility. 

Happy crafting,

Love from Sarn, plus a whistle from Miss Di and paw wave from Dudley Dog! xxx

Results of Challenge #509

Hello Playmates!

Sarn here - popping back in the middle of Di's challenge - to reveal my Top Picks and the prize winner for Challenge #509.

Here are my top picks (in entry order):

BRENDA skipped into the Playground with this lovely stand-up tag featuring gorgeous stamping and pretty die cuts:

CATHY C came to along to share this rainbow coloured friendship card. Love the embossing and shadowed die cut sentiment:

Last, but certainly not least, CHRIS SMITH wandered over to the paddling pool waving this pretty seaside-themed card:

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

The randomly picked winner is:

LIZ CAVILL

Congratulations Liz. Please claim your prize by 11am UK time on 26th July 2025 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.

All the best from Sarn, Miss Di and Dudley Dog.

Challenge #510

Welcome to another fun Snippets Playground Challenge for the next fortnight, where Dudley and I will be hosting for a you, with some mayhem from Sarn no doubt!

Details of the above card can be found at Pixie's Crafty Workshop HERE, along with the latest news of Dudley.

Here's the three-part prize bundle for this challenge:

It consists of: a set of tag dies made by Heffy Doodle (no longer trading) called 'Tiny Tag Trio Dies', a sentiment die by Creative Expressions called 'Be Unique' and a Globeland/Amazon unbranded set of 'fun-loving pussy cat' stamps.

All items are from me and I used my own set of the tag dies as well as a duplicate of the sentiment die for my snippets card above. The 'Tiny Tag' dies would make nice bookmarks - only sayin'!

Please be sure to state what snippets you used on your entry (or you can add a photo of them if you wish). If it is not clear what snippets have been used in an entrant's blog post, the entry will automatically be excluded from being a Top Pick or a prize winner.

The Playground gates will close on this challenge at 11am (UK time) on Saturday, 19th July 2025. They'll reopen at midnight (UK time) the same day for the start of the next challenge. 

Sadly, due to escalating postage costs and additional customs issues, we are now only posting prizes to the UK and EUROPE. If you live outside the UK, please remember that you may be charged fees and import duty on your prize - although we always send them out clearly marked as "gifts". In claiming your prize, you accept that any such fees are your responsibility. 

Happy crafting,

Love from Di, Sarn and Dudley Dog xxx 

Results of Challenge #508

 

Hello Everyone!

It's Di here - popping back in the middle of Sarn's challenge - to share my Top Picks and the prize winner for Challenge #508. 

Here are my top picks (in entry order): 

This is such a cute Baby card, made by Lynne, a lovely way to use up lots of snippets. All the tiny details as well - love it!

Next was Lynn (Linby) waving a gorgeous scenic card - very clever tweaking/use of a favourite die set (the girl is usually sitting on a beach or by the sea in a swimsuit and wearing a sunhat)!

And, last but not least, Kathy A came to the Playground waving a Dudley Dog on a card! Plenty of snippets to create the fun background as well so it wasn't just the pooch that made this great card a pick 

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

The randomly picked winner is:

Lynn (Linby) 

Only a handful of people were playing for the prize so I imagined it taking ages to find someone who had said 'Yes please'. Ha, only the third run of the random number generator and out popped a 'yes' ........ Linby! Double whammy this time gal as you're also a 'pick'! And, extra useful dies for your role on the ATCs and Tags challenge team as well. 

Please claim your prize by 11am UK time on 12th July 2025 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 Sarn'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.

All the best from Di, Sarn and Dudley Dog!