Monday 13 December 2021

Pixie's Snippets Playground - Challenge #418 - Christmas Draw - Prize B

Here's the 2nd prize in the 'Snippets Playground Celebration' prize draw:

I used:

- 5.5" x 4.25" white card blank, side opening

- snippet of champagne gold pearlescent card, trimmed to just a tad smaller than the card front, then glued onto the card itself

- piece of Whimsy lilac 'Snow Flurry' paper (gold and any shade of mauve/purple are always great partners IMHO). The paper was trimmed to just smaller than the gold layer,) then glued in place

- another snippet of champagne gold pearlescent card, die cut using a Lawn Fawn sentiment die called 'Giant Merry Christmas'

- glued the sentiment onto the card front, using a glue pen

- finally, added a few sequins from Lucy's Cards 'Little Things' shaker mix - called 'Champagne'

Funny things cameras - the champagne card is more twinkly in real life and and the sequins are much less so in real life! So it all meets in the middle and looks fine - in real life! And of course today's prize is this:

It's a Lawn Fawn 'Giant Merry Christmas' die from me and it's the same as the one I used. I adore this die! Given more time, it has loads of possibilities, my card was super-fast to make (20 minutes tops, and I work slow!) but the same sentiment die looks lovely with umpteen different 'themes'. The addition of some sweet little images is cute - and then at the other end of the spectrum, a single poinsettia is really dramatic. And it cuts beautifully - bonus!

All the rules can be found on the post for Sunday 12th December 2021, along with Mr Linky for your single entry. I do suggest that you read the rules thoroughly - particularly about the theme for this Grand Draw Challenge.

Just leave a comment on this post you're currently looking at if you would like the chance to win today's prize.

If I make some silly mistakes with dates and timings or anything else then please drop me an email (NOT embedded in a comment as I will possibly not notice).

A lot of this is copy and paste and I'm doing my best, in between getting us ready for another 'semi-locked down' Christmas. Thankfully we have all our grocery deliveries lined up, it certainly pays to take out a 'delivery pass subscription' with both Ocado and Sainsbury's as it gives you priority slots weeks ahead for delivery dates and times, as well as paying for itself in no time. 

Gifts between we three are bought and hidden, all Christmas cards are posted, wrapping paraphernalia and such is all poised, the outside decorations are lovely - courtesy of Len with Dudley supervising (ie. sticking his nose into everything!) - and I plan to put up the Christmas tree at the very least this week! Perhaps a few other bits as well ☺. It's all go and in between times there's still work to do on this 'ere Grand Draw. Wish me luck!

Love from Dudley and of course me,



43 comments:

  1. Fabulous card, Di. I love this die, it makes a great focal point and great for quick cards. . I’ll be a Yes Please for Prize B. xx

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  2. Hi Miss Di, a stunning card and in my favourite colour! Please count me in for this prize draw, I'm busy making some gift holders for some digital gifts that cannot be wrapped... have a wonderful week... Megan

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  3. Great card Di, a yes please from me for this die

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  4. Absolutely love your card, Di! That is a wonderful die which I'd love to win, so put my name in the draw, please! I have no idea how you manage the huge grand draw anytime, but especially over the holidays! You're such a sweetie--our Christmas angel!

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  5. Pretty card! I love the papers you used and the fab sentiment die!
    Yes, please to playing for Prize B.

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  6. The shiny sequins on the pearlescent card really add unique interest to it. It coordinates well to the background pattern.
    Yes please to the draw.

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  7. I’d also like to say yes please to this fab die, just reading your description I can picture lots of possibilities. Like Greta says, you are our Christmas angel xxx

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  8. I love this simple card Di, and you are right, the gold and purple are perfect together. YES PLEASE count me in for the prize draw, this sentiment is perfect for quick cards : )

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  9. Your card is beautiful, Di! Love the die and your gorgeous background! I am a "yes, please" for the prize - thank you for your generosity! Sounds like you have all of your Christmas preparations well underway, if not completely done! Way yo go! Merry Christmas!

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  10. This is a lovely card the background is stunning a great die used good luck all just placing a comment from me l have this die it’s a great die to make batches of cards using it xx

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  11. Great card Di...its a yes from me for prize B...please xx

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  12. Working on my card which I will post soon - please include my name for this one, thanks.

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  13. A lovely card and fabulous paper Die. I would love to be a Yes please for this prize x

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  14. Beautiful card and YES PLEASE to this awesome die!

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  15. Oh, that is gorgeous!! Love the shimmer and sparkle and beautiful colors.
    Yes, please to this fabulous die.
    I am so impressed with all your holiday preparations done! May I fly you over here to finish mine up for me?
    Thank you for your awesome giveaways!! You are so sweet and kind.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  16. Yes, please to the prize (I tried to comment last night from my phone, so I apologize if I've commented twice) I can always use this wonderful die. I'm glad you have your delivery slots in advance. My sister is well organized like that too.

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  17. Yes please to Prize B. Love the simplicity of your card...it's a good idea. Many Christmas wishes to you and your darling Dudley too from Willie.

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  18. A fabulous card Di and I would love a chance to win Prize B, please.
    Kath x

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  19. I love quick & easy cards - especially when they come out this pretty!
    Yes, please!!! <3

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  20. I love this bold sentiment die, it makes for a fabulous focal point on your lovely card Di.
    I am a yes please for prize B, thank you.
    Janice x

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  21. I totally agree that any shade of purple teams perfectly with gold and this card with that gorgeous paper and fabulous large sentiment die is stunning! What an organised lady you are Di! Your preparations seem to be going very well!

    I would love to enter the draw for this die! Vicky xx

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  22. It sounds as though you are way ahead with Christmas. I've posted some cards, that's about it. lol. This card looks fab and it certainly sparkles. I've been looking for a nice Merry Christmas die so Yes Please. x

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  23. Yes please - hope you get all the decorations up - so sorry to hear you are anticipating a semi-lockdown Christmas :(
    Stay safe
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  24. Gorgeous card! Yes Please to be in with a chance yo win this fabulous die. Take care. Big hugs my friend. xxxxxx

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  25. Beautiful and elegant card. Love words dies. Thank you for the opportunity to win. xx

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  26. Yes please to prize B. That is a fab die with as you say, many possibilities .. looks great on your CAS card. I feel your pain regarding food deliveries .. I was too scared to go to the supermarket for well over a year and my husband went, but as I’m no longer working and he is full time I started to pluck up courage more recently. What with Omicron I’m really nervous again now and will probably go late evening when it’s quieter. Your efforts with this Chalkenge on top of Christmas Oreos are quite heroic .. I bet you need a spreadsheet to see who’s who and what’s what!! Take care xx

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  27. Wow, love the bold, modern look of that die. And truly, the lavender paper behind might be what makes this card. Yes please for Prize B.

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  28. I'm always in for wonderful dies and this one can do so much for quick Christmas cards! My hat is in the ring for this one.

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  29. Lovely big die and your card is stunning! Yes, please for the draw!

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  30. A wonderful large die and it looks great over that pretty bokeh snowflake background Di and I am a 'yes please' for this Prize B. Glad your preparations are well advanced too. x

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  31. It's a lovely die and your card is also. yes please, I have made my card and about to link up.
    L x

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  32. Such a simple and beautiful card with a lavender theme. Love the font of Sentiment dies!

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  33. Amazing card. Love the big bold sentiment.
    Yes for the prize, please.
    Valerija xx

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  34. Wow, I love big sentiments and beautiful backgrounds. Stunning card.
    Yes for the prize, please.

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  35. Gorgeous card Di - that die looks fab for a 'quick make'!
    I'm a 'yes please' for this prize draw.
    Helen x

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  36. Definitely a yes, please for this fab die, Di.
    And I love your card. For one moment I thought you had created this amazing backgroun yourself, until I read your post.
    Yet it is still a gorgeous card!
    Marianne

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  37. Ohh beautiful card Di, that background card is fab too! Yes please to be in the draw xx

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  38. Very elegant card. Yes for the prize, please.

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  39. Looked at this die thinking I needed it! And now have seen it made onto a card, I deffo need it!
    Yes please! x

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  40. Love the die, so yes please! Another great card, too.

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  41. Yay, my comments seem to be posting. Thank you so much! Hope you had a most excellent Christmas. Yes please to the die. I’m starting to be a fan of word dies specially after this fabulous card you made.

    Prudence @_penguinparade

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  42. Fantastic Die and yes please I would like to be in the draw.

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