Sunday 2 June 2013

Pixies Crafty Snippets Playground - Week 75

Told you I'd still be watching the Playground :)

In fairness this is scheduled as am unsure if I'll get much chance to check the internet whilst away partying though. My snippets card for the week took flipping AGES to make - at a time when things were already very busy. It's for the outgoing Chairman/lady of our School Association from all 600+ members, I was asked to make it by the Committee and just didn't want to let them down:

I used.........masses of snippets:

- A5 white oval aperture card, from Hobbycraft

- the background in the aperture is self-adhesive film and really  sparkly silver

- I printed the sentiment with our old school badge onto white card and die cut it using Nesties 'Floral Oval'

- the card was edged with Spellbinders die cut corners and straight strips - made from a snippet of blue and silver card

- the flowers took forever, I used a new die set by All Occasion dies called 'Petite Petals'. Each layer is made up of three segments of petals to make a full circle which means that a lot of flowers have nine pieces to them - sigh, not such a good idea for speed

- the blue and silver snippet was also used to punch leaves using Martha Stewart's 'Leaf Frond' punch

- a liberal scattering of pearl and sparkly gems, on and between some of the flowers

The very best part of the marathon was right at the end when I gently lifted up the smaller layers of petals on each flower and suddenly the card seemed to come to life.

Of course it then needed a box to protect it:
The ribbon is attached to the box lid only before assembling it so it's a permanent fixture, the butterflies were die cut using a Joy! Crafts Vintage Flourishes die 6003/0023 (which cuts and releases like an absolute dream) and the letters are by Britannia Dies 'Upper Case Alphabet' - sold by Joanna Sheen.

By the way, blues, white and silver were the predominant colours in our school uniform - just in case you were wondering.

This post is scheduled of course so there's no 'show and tell' for now and the prizes haven't been drawn - I'll do that when I get back home.

But the prize for this coming week is:
A set of 'Sprinkled Expressions' wood mounted stamps by Stampin' Up. The little tale to this is that we just got online SU ordering here in the UK and Victoria (one of our playmates) offered a lovely giveaway for the first person to order - part of which was this stamp set which I already have and love. Needless to say I hopped straight in (IN my PJs!), ordered and won us a prize for the Playground, yay! Thank you Victoria - you get extra goes on the swings for that.

If any of you are wondering about buying from SU, my advice is to go ahead - the online ordering is easy (almost too easy, sigh) and if you follow this link it will take you to Victoria's blog post - from whence you can go online to order. She'll blush, but I find her really helpful and of course if you have any issues or queries then she would still be your demonstrator to go to.

1. The Playground will run as normal this week with the gates closing at noon UK time on Saturday 8th June.
2. I hope to do last week's draw(s) on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week at the latest.
3. And remember that this coming week, if you enter three snippets makes there is a second chance to win  a 'Water Droplets' stamp. Just say in a comment when you link a third make during this coming week that you're trying for the 'Droplets' and you'll be included in a separate 'sunhat draw' for one of these:
Maximum of three entries as always and please say 'No thank you' in a comment if you wish to still play but not be a winner of this weeks main prize, the SU 'Sprinkled Expressions' stamp set. Of course you can enter for both :)
Di
x
 

36 comments:

  1. I hope you are having lots of fun hun and really kicking up your heels at your get together,
    Now that is an absolutely stonking and oh so beautiful card and such a wonderful snippets card too. Have fun, and yes Victoria is a lovely lady Karen xx

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  2. This is so pretty. Labor intensive too, with all your little flowers & petals sprinkled around that silvery oval. Really like the floral ovals in that silver. Hope you're having fun, and I better get my act going for 3 snippets, Huh? TFS & hugs

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  3. Your card is beautiful! I'm sure Lois will love and appreciate all the work that went into this beauty!

    About the playground. If the sheep got into the garden, Mrs. A and I did everything we could to keep them out. Ok, except for that one time when I may have let the gate open. We did finally get them back in their pen...

    Have a most wonderful time and we'll see you on the playground when you get back.

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  4. Wonderful snippets card and all that work on the flowers was worth it - they look gorgeous x

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  5. Awww blushing now! Many thanks for your kind words. Just popped over to admire a closer look at your lovely snippets card. That is some serious time and effort, but I know it will have gone down a treat. Hope you're having a fab time!

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  6. Hi Di . . . I'm typing quietly in case you have a hangover!

    LOVE the card you made for Lois - it's extremely pretty, and SUCH a lot of hard work and effort and the box is PERFECT too.

    Oh boy have I got a snippets post coming up for YOU!

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  7. Back again . . . keeping Kimbo company! Where is everyone? Is it because the sun's out?

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  8. Wow Miss Di .. .. that is what you call a snippet make. What a culling your snippet collection must have had!!!

    Such a beautiful finished make and it will be treasured for always too.

    Always extra special when presented in a box too.

    Hope you are having a good time away.

    Love Jules xx

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  9. Oh my goodness...this is gorgeous! What a fabulous use of snippets...and so gorgeous too! Love the way the flowers have a life of their own...the way you have sort of 3d preened them really sets them off. I'm just finishing off a snippets post and will be back to go for a swing or slide later tonight.
    The bigger girls will be at the movies by then and I'll be able to get on the swings!

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  10. Morning Di......Wow week 75 these numbers are sooooo addding up ...another fab week to enter and your card is Gorgeous!!l like all of the flowers and the sparkle from the Self adhesive glitter in the middle lovely die for your centre piece too and great to add the old school badge and beautifully presented with a box the commitee will adore it....hope your having a fab time take care xx
    No thankyou

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  11. Hope you had the most amazing time, we missed you on Saturday but bet you were having a ball ;-)
    Most disappointed the ducklings aren't in your garden yet....sooooo cute!
    And that card is just bee-oo-tifull!! The flowers must have taken ages but so worth it for the end result
    Hugs
    Debs

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  12. I would imagine you're still flaked out in bed snoring your head off, lol! Make sure you put your feet up this week and recuperate. Lovely finished card (I saw it on Wednesday), pretty box too, methinks you should start planning for this do a year in advance! Great stamp set for a prize this week.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  13. Hope your head is feeling better from your party! Think we have cleared up all the mess from ours. Just one sheep left to find and we need to hide the chicken wot got its feathers a bit burnt like when a rocket went oft a bit closer to the chicken coup than we wos expecting. Dun use worry about nuffink though. Yes please to the raindrops on me ead but no thanks to the stamps. Hugs Mrs a.

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  14. Love these pretty flowers! Hope you're having a wonderful time! No thanks to the stamps, but would love the droplets!

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  15. Hi Di, sounds like you are having a great time :) oops, I forgot to drop in when I linked my flowers! Your card is absolutely gorgeous! Love all of the details. I'll say no thankyou to the lovely stamps, and I have got the raindrop stamp already. I'm just enjoying the company :) Cathy x

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  16. great way of using snippits!! I love the layered flowers! Hugs Juls

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  17. Just added my first entry Di - I'll be back with another two entries as I would love those stamps!
    Going to go visiting too Karen x

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  18. Hi Di, that's some snippet make - it's a real wow of a card and I bet the outgoing chairperson was absolutely delighted with both it and the matching box. Definitely something to cherish. I'm keeping count and I've just uploaded my second card this week, so on course to reach three :) Will be back later to see what else you've been up to recently. Hugs, Elizabeth xx

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  19. LOL, we're going to drive you crazy, Di! Again, no thanks for the SU stamps, but yes, yes, yes to those lovely drops!

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  20. Oh, Oh, I made 3 cards! Gotta be a first for me (I think). Would be lovely to win, but even if not, it's still been fun. And such gorgeous cards to enjoy. THat's a big treat all by itself. I'm gonna make a big effort to get round & comment on the entries I've missed...Don't seem to be able to visit & make cards at the same time. Is it just ME, or does anyone else have that problem. I need time management lessons. And PLEASE find that darned sheep. I think it would be a bit scary if he nosed up while anybody was on the swings, and got a wet nose against yer legs (er...limbs). TFS & Hugs.

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  21. Before I forget, no thanks to the fab prizes this week, Di. All the girls who worked so hard and have made three entries will be delighted to hear it! (Can you believe I got the water droplet stamp from a very dear friend?! It is staying on my desk until I can create just the right card for it! But, how lucky am I? I think I will go buy one of those lottery tickets!)

    I came back today because it looked like my comment was not going through the other night and it was late so I went on to bed. I hope you didn't think I was being rude to enter and not stop in! I prolly hit "prview" instead of publish with my droopy eyes!

    Your snippets make is ever so pretty and the box is divine! I can't even imagine the amount of work that was!!

    I'm off to check "home" and see how you are faring after your big weekend! xxoo Darnell



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  22. Once more into the Frey my friends. Hugs Mrs a.

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  23. What a fabulous card you've made Di! That glimmer paper looks brilliant as a background in the aperture and gives a real sense of occasion and the floral frame is gorgeous. It's good to hear you being so appreciative of the lovely Victoria too. She is a member of my team and is so hard-working and conscientious as well as having a great sense of humour and being the best of company! Vicky x

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  24. Finally getting a chance to link up my "3" entries... oooh so exciting!! Mxx

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  25. Whoot! I'm back a third time! And a few more snippets are used up! Maybe I can win those droplets. Or not. A very generous gift to whoever wins.

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  26. I'm glad I got chance to join in this week :) ... just in case you were wondering, I'll pass on the prize!!

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  27. Hullo Di that was a labour of love.. what a fab card and box!!
    I am sorry meant to link this over when posted it somehow days just fly by and even now not half done yet.. and no late note either, Miss.. {sigh}

    well, must say thought it was fab when saw up above that Sam won the stamp set and sure she will be doing happy dance too!!Must away take care dear fried .. had a chuckle too on post above your "teasy" friend think it kind of rubbed off you, somehow ... :D lots of love Di, Shaz in oz.x
    PS lurve Ryn's stamp, I think we all do :D

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  28. Hi Di, I haven't manage to fit in play time here for a while so do hope the playmates are friendly to me. I just love how my latest LillyBo quilt turned out so thought I'd share it here. [it was very much a case of 'when life throws you lemons make lemonade'...and how sweet was the lemonade I made? :-) ].
    Hugs,
    A x

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  29. Oooh ooh! Miss!! I did 3 lots of homework and managed to get them all uploaded and everyfink! Cos I is in lurve with the droplets stamp :-)
    Seems appropriate today as all the lovely sunshine has scarpered and it's raining cats, dogs, sheep and chickens here!!
    hugs
    debs x

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  30. Whoops - forgot to say 'No thank you' to the hearts stamp set - head not screwed on today - but still yes to the Droplets if I;m lucky and Mr Random thingy likes me :-)

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  31. Not once, not twice but thrice I Say!! Hugs Mrs A.

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  32. Your snippet card is stunning with all those pretty blue flowers and sparkly silver! I love those delicate butterflies on the inside too! Fabulous creation Di!

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  33. Just popped in with a snippet card and to see what you've all been up to! I will say "No thank you" to the stamp set 'cos I've already got it and used it a lot!!

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  34. Yippee, Di, I did it, I managed my third snippet make for this week. I might just be in with a chance for that much sought after raindrops stamp now, Hugs, Elizabeth xx - the one with her fingers and toes crossed :))

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  35. Sorry I have been so long waiting to link up...i posted before I left home and didn't have time to link. Thought I would do it from my sister's as she just lives a couple of miles from my Mum...but she has been working her machinery down the Valley!!! The is my first chance for internet access!!

    We drive another 3 1/2 to 4 hours tomorrow and then will be at the RV. DH has kindly had internet installed for me till we leave for England...what a sweetie!!!

    I will blog surf and catch up on comments in the evenings up there! I sure you have made all sorts of wonderful things I need to oooh and aaaaah over!

    Glamour girl is driving and we even managed to do a wee little jewellery/clothes shop today for my trip...Yay!
    I would like to give the raindrops a try if my ATC post counts as 2 entries...if not, that OK too!rry

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