Challenge #458

A new challenge and a reminder that there is a Christmas theme this time around!

As we forewarned, the next two challenges are designated 'Christmas in July' - each with a bundle of lovely Christmas goodies to be won.

All we ask of you, our playmates, is that your snippets entry has a Christmas theme AND that you stick to the few rules we have and please do tell us what snippets you used.

Here is my festive snippets card:

All the details of how I made it, as well as Dudley's latest 'Pupdate', are over on Pixie's HERE (the little Pickle excelled himself this past week!).

As previously mentioned, the prize for this fortnight comprises a selection of Christmas themed goodies.

They're self-explanatory and are two Memory Box dies, two Woodware stamps/stamp sets and two sentiment die sets. The Gemini 'Merry Christmas' stamps and die set was kindly donated by Linby. I loved it so much that I rushed off and bought one for myself! Everything else is stuff bought for the Toybox since our last Christmas in July challenges.

By the way, my snippets card for today used my own set of the Woodware 'Christmas Sparkle' sentiment stamps - I really love it and am sure you will too!

As always, the Snippets Challenge will run for two weeks and the Playground gates will close at 11am UK time on Saturday, 22nd July (which also happens to be Dudley's 5th Birthday!). The gates will open again at midnight UK time on the same day. Mr Linky is below this post. Please state what snippets you used on your entry, or add a photo of them, otherwise it won't count in the prize draw. Remember that we do reserve the right to delete non-compliant entries. It's very important to us to keep the Playground as a happy place to come and play - as well as making sure everyone plays nicely and fairly. 

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

Love and hugs from Di and Dudley,

Results of Challenge #456

Let's leap straight into the three top picks for Challenge #456, in numerical order:

Carol S brought this fabulous Christmas card to share with us - I love it! Plenty of lovely snippets and a great design - the arched window is beautifully worked with a clever idea to just slightly offset the window die cut onto another window die cut from black. Nice one!

Lesley G came up trumps with her Gummiapan die cuts 'sewing room' scene. The detail is incredible and carefully researched by Lesley - they say the devil is in the detail and it certainly is the little things that make this into such a stunning card. Look at those scissors and the tape measure for example!

Helen consistently makes the most wonderful cards and her colouring and paper choices are always spot-on. I love the added detail of the stitched outlines on the paper layers - once again, it's all in the detail! I also think that Helen must have a seriously big pile of snippets to match everything so beautifully.

The randomly drawn winner of the two sets of stamps with matching dies is:

Ionabunny/Gail

To claim your prize, please send an email using the Snippets Playground email address shown on the RH sidebar, with PLAYGROUND WINNER (or similar) in the subject line. Please add your FULL NAME above your home ADDRESS so that I can copy and paste it for speed and ease.

IMPORTANT NEWS! Sarn and I are going to be doing CHRISTMAS IN JULY themed challenges for the next two challenges - starting NEXT WEEK! 

For the July challenges #458 and #459, your entry will need to be CHRISTMAS themed to have a chance of being a Top Pick or to go in the prize draw. We will revert to 'anything goes' again afterwards - but do please play nicely, according to the rules and also our 'Christmas in July' theme - else your entry might be deleted.

Sarn and I will each have a lovely bundle of Christmas craft goodies to offer as prizes. Somehow the Toy Box has accumulated a few Christmas themed prizes, even after we cleared them right out last July!

Love from Di and Dudley

Possible solution to leaving us a comment!

Hi Girls

Di and I like to be able to reply to your comments to make things more fun, or give out useful info and we therefore wish to keep the "embedded" comments on Snippets Playground posts rather than change the comment box to "pop up".

If you have been struggling to leave us a comment, we may just have come up with a solution for some of you - at least if you have an iPhone (and it might work for an iPad too - but I don't have one of those to check out).

So, if you are having problems leaving comments on blogs with embedded comments, the solution MAY be for you to ALLOW cross-site tracking on your iPhone (and possibly the iPad).

Basically, if you go into your iPhone SETTINGS and select your web browser (I use Safari), then scroll down to the PRIVACY & SECURITY section, there is an option that says "Prevent Cross-site Tracking" where I have the radio button switched OFF (i.e. the button is white, not green). 

One playmate who was unable to leave us a comment on the blog before she changed her settings to the above subsequently found she was able to comment without any problem - so Di and I thought we would pass on this information in case it helps others.

Sarn x

Challenge #457

Hello Playmates!

It's Sunday morning and time for another exciting challenge in the Snippets Playground. So get your snippets out, make something with them and come on over to play. 

I've made an ATC entirely from snippets for my homework (you can see all the details plus an additional bunny card on my personal blog HERE):

The prize for this challenge comprises an embossing folder, a stencil and a set of stamps:

The embossing folder measures 144 mm x 160 mm and is full of musical notes and double clefs; the Aall & Create stencil measures 8" x 6" and the set of foam-mounted red rubber stamps is 8" x 5½". The stamps are larger than shown on the packaging and fill the whole of the plastic storage sheet you can see in the photo (to the top and bottom of the yellow ends). Items were donated by Brenda, Di and myself.

Please add your homework using the Mr Linky tool (below).

Please remember to SAY WHAT SNIPPETS YOU USED (and/or include a photo of them) and leave a comment making it clear whether you're just playing for fun or want to be included in the draw for the prize. 

The Playground gates will clang shut on this challenge at 11am (UK time) on Saturday, 8th July 2023, and will reopen at midnight (UK time) the same day for the start of the next challenge. Winners outside the UK: Please remember that you may be charged fees and import duty on your prize - although Di and I always send them out clearly marked as "gifts". 

Hugs from Sarn xxx

Results of Challenge #455

Hello Playmates - Sarn here - popping back in the middle of Di's challenge, to share my Top Picks and the prize winner for Challenge 455.

Here are my top picks (in entry order):

First up is Valerija's cute Christmas card made with black and white snippets, plus innovative use of paint chips!

Next is Gail L's  3D looking graphic card making great use of a photo corner punch. Looks amazing.

And last, but certainly not least, is Christa's beautiful card full of birds using a variety of coloured snippets.

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

The randomly drawn winner of Challenge 455 is:

Faith A

Congratulations Faith. Please claim your prize by sending your name and address details via email to 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.

Hugs, Sarn

Challenge #456

A new challenge and here's my snippets card:

I know that it possibly looks familiar - we had a really lovely 'wave' or 'concentric circles' card in my picks last week made by Susan S using the same technique. I really loved it and decided to have a try for myself, it's a snippets buster for sure! All the details of how I made mine, including Dudley's latest little 'Pickle Pupdate', are over on Pixie's HERE. 

The prize for this fortnight is made up of two sets of stamps and their matching dies. The one on the top is by Neat and Tangled and is called 'Little Monster' (cute!) - the one below is by My Favourite Stamps (MFT) and is called 'Banner Day Sentiments'. The matching dies are called 'Banner Flags' -and it's sold as the matching set for a few of the curved sentiments along with the little 'end of strip' dies as well. All items came from the Playground Toy Box: 

As always, the Snippets Challenge will run for two weeks and the Playground gates will close at 11am UK time on Saturday, 24th June. The gates will open again at midnight UK time on the same day. Mr Linky is below this post.

Please state what snippets you used on your entry, and/or add a photo of them, otherwise it won't count in the prize draw. Remember that we do reserve the right to delete non-compliant entries. It's very important to us to keep the Playground as a happy place to come and play - as well as making sure everyone plays nicely and fairly. 

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

Love and hugs from Di and Dudley,

Results of Challenge #454

   

Let's take a dive straight into the top picks for Challenge #454, in numerical order as usual:

Linby (Lynn) made this really lovely card, immediately using two items from her Snippets Challenge #452 prize win. Talk about quick off the mark and it's always really lovely to see people using their prizes to make a snippets entry. And what a super card as well, very elegant.

This glorious card by TK is a lovely work of art and dedication with SO many snippets used in the design. And a little reminder from TK, Press n Seal clear film is a great way to pick up pieces that you've got laid into an arrangement and transfer them safely onto your card front. Am almost certain the idea originally came from Jennifer McGuire, whose husband invented Press n Seal - Amazon sell the film BTW.

And my final pick this time was made by Susan S. Such a wonderful way to use up snippets and a great reminder of the 'wave' card technique! Always perfect for CAS cards, especially for 'chaps'. One of Len's great-nephews has a Birthday coming up in June and I may very well make him a 'wave' card! Thanks for the timely reminder Susan!

Please take your 'picks' badges for your blogs - if you wish of course - from the top bar.

We had some lovely entries, as always. My short list had five 'picks' on it - but I was strong and whittled them down to the usual three that Sarn and I aim for. It's always heartening when people come to play with us every fortnight - keep it up girls. Mind you, with the warmer weather here I expect the outdoors might be beckoning to a lot of people - make the most of it whilst we've got it! Sunshine can be as rare as hen's teeth in the UK, but when the sun does come out to play it's a total delight!

The randomly drawn winner of the two sets of dies from Positively Papercraft is: 

Kathy K

To claim your prize, please send an email using the Snippets Playground email address shown on the RH sidebar, with PLAYGROUND WINNER (or similar) in the subject line. Please add your FULL NAME above your home ADDRESS so that I can copy and paste it for speed and ease.

The current snippets challenge is being hosted by Sarn and still has almost a further week to run - just scroll down to the previous post to find it. There's a very nice prize to be won as well! 

Love from Di and Dudley 

Challenge #455

Hello Playmates!

It seems as good a time as any to get out my large skipping rope so we can all take it in turns to skip and jump in and out of the rope! Or we can always have a game of hopscotch . . . depends whether your preference is for hopping or skipping!

Here's my homework, the details of which can be found on my personal blog HERE:

The prize for this challenge (pictured below) comprises three sets of stamps! The lovely layered flowers and butterfly stamps were kindly donated by Brenda, and the other fun Woodware sentiments are from the toy box.

Please bring your snippets homework to the Playground and use Mr Linky (below) to submit it for marking! Please remember to SAY WHAT SNIPPETS YOU USED (or include a photo of them) and leave a comment making it clear whether you're playing for fun or wish to be included in the draw for the prize.

The Playground gates will clang shut on this challenge at 11am (UK time) on Saturday, 10th June 2023. They'll reopen at midnight (UK time) the same day for the start of the next challenge. Winners outside the UK: Please remember that you may be charged fees and import duty on your prize - although Di and I always send them out clearly marked as "gifts". 

Hugs from Sarn xxx

Results of Challenge #453

Hello Playmates - I'm popping back in the middle of Di's challenge, to share my top picks and the prize winner for Challenge 453.

Here are my top picks in entry order:

I adored the lovely coastal scene that Val created in her homework:

The placement of Jeanne H's tiny snippets was well thought out and made a very striking card - proving once again that less really can be MORE!

I just had to include this really cute card with lovely placement of snippets by Katrina (below):

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

The randomly drawn winner of the wooden stamps and a floral die set is:

KATRINA BUFTON

WOW - that's a double whammy for you Katrina . . . a top pick AND the prize winner . . . go buy a lottery ticket! Please claim your prize 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. 

Hugs, Sarn xxx

Challenge #454

A new challenge and here's my snippets card:

All the details, including Dudley's latest Pupdate, are over on Pixie's HERE. 

The prize for this fortnight is made up of two items from Positively Papercraft - and they are both linked to either my previous post on Pixies, last Sunday, or the card above - which is over on Pixies as already said above. It reminds me of the days when I always made sample cards for each snippets challenge ☺: 

They are fun to use and certainly the strip dies are fabulous for snippets - it's the 'Paper strip' die set and also the 'Cracked Glass' die sets. 

To be honest, I used a different set of strip dies, bought before Ann Melvin was selling her version, for my sample card above. BUT, I actually think that Ann's design (which is part of the prize) is actually much better - mine is three solid plates and trickier to line up for repeats - more spending to come! 

As always, the Snippets Challenge will run for two weeks and the Playground gates will close at 11am UK time on Saturday, 27th May. The gates will open again at midnight UK time on the same day. Mr Linky is below this post. 

Please state what snippets you used on your entry, and/or add a photo of them, otherwise it won't count in the prize draw. Remember that we do reserve the right to delete non-compliant entries. It's very important to us to keep the Playground as a happy place to come and play - as well as making sure everyone plays nicely and fairly. 

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

Love and hugs from Di and Dudley,

Results of Challenge #452

  

Let's plunge straight into the top picks for Challenge #452, in numerical order - but first we have a *Gold Star* entry:

Kathy A raced in just before the Playground gates closed and just one look at her card told me it was an absolute 'Gold Star' entry. Tons of beautiful snippets, beautifully designed and executed - and so striking. I LOVE it!

It's such a delight when Lesley comes to play with us. Her cards are always gorgeous and I chose her as a pick because quite clearly there's a lot of work here - and all with snippets. A lovely card and let's hope it's a sign of Summer being on the way!

Oh, Lynne in NI - the way to my heart is through the colour pink!  What a lovely card this is, wonderful design and absolutely perfect! I do love the clever use of the trellis behind the very pretty flowers too.

What a great view from the window on Vicky's card! So clean and crisp and the view! Such a clever idea and to find out just how it was done you need to hop over to Vicky's blog - although I will spoil it a bit and say that your really ought to hang onto magazine images with nice background views!

And, I absolutely could not cut down my picks to just three (plus the Gold Star by Kathy) this time. And so, last but not least, we have this great 50th Birthday card made by Valerija. A lovely card, beautifully designed and made - with plenty of snippets. The thing that really struck me was how Valerija picked up the background paper with the number 50. It ties the whole card together so well!

Please take your badges for your blogs. Gold Star and Picks - if you wish of course - from the top bar.

It gets more difficult to choose the final picks as time goes on. We have some fabulous and really well thought out snippets entries, not easy to choose as I found this time. Although, at times there are huge contrasts between cards which have been made with snippets in mind in the spirit of the Playground and those which are 'Oh, why not, I'll also enter it into the Snippets Playground'. It stands out a mile folks and is noticed! Only sayin'. 😒

The randomly drawn winner of the embossing folder and two sets of dies from The Works is:. 

 Linby (aka Lynn)

 

To claim your prize, please send an email using the Snippets Playground email address shown on the RH sidebar, with PLAYGROUND WINNER (or similar) in the subject line. Please add your FULL NAME above your home ADDRESS so that I can copy and paste it for speed and ease.

The current snippets challenge is being hosted by Sarn and still has almost a further week to run - just scroll down to the previous post to find it. There's a nice prize to be won as well! 

Love from Di and Dudley