I was a bit stumped for inspiration when thinking about my snippets card for today - and whilst musing I reached into one of my baskets of 'bits to use' and came across a lovely folder full of little pockets filled with die cuts and other delightfully card embellishments for Christmas. Sent by European Playmate it has sat patiently waiting to be used since last Christmas, so I had a rootle and came up with a plan:
I used:
- 5.5" x 4.25" white card blank, side opening
- three adorable hand stamped and coloured 'Christmas Tree' shapes sent by my blogging friend, which I glued onto three snippets of Tonic pearlescent 'Majestic Gold' card which I had punched using Stampin' Up's Christmas tree punch
- a snippet of Tonic pearlescent 'Majestic Gold' card as the lower card layer, trimmed slightly and glued onto the card front
- then a further snippet of white card which needed a teeny bit of trimming before having some diagonal lines dry embossed across the bottom right hand corner - using my ScorePal. I scored six lines but with hindsight, another couple would have been better - not that they show very well in the photo needless to say!
- added the three pretty trees using thin sticky pads - first the outer two trees and then the middle one for the best chance at some decently even spacing
- final touch, the red 'snippets' sentiment, already made in two layers, using my favourite Tonic Christmas sentiments die - using a glue pen
Dudley Pupdate: Dudley's silky hair is growing fast and at this rate he's likely to need yet another trim before very long. But, with colder weather supposed to be coming this weekend he won't be a shorn lamb just for a while yet. He's had a great Christmas ............... and has probably had too many little tasty treats slipped his way! It's really cold here with snow forecast - Dudley is loving just sniffing the crisp air whenever he's out in the garden
We have a new Challenge #497 being run by our lovely Sarn over HERE AND, it's a special one to celebrate our 13 year Snippets Playground Blogaversary. Nice prize as well!
No more leading a conga line for me as per the Playground Christmas Party report from Sarn last week - leading means you can't see what everyone else is up to! And Sarn, being the ring leader, wasn't going to snitch!
Love from myself and Dudley,
Ooh! That's a great festive make Di. Love the tree-o of trees (see what I did there?). Girls, your secrets are safe with me . . . I'm not snitching on what was going on behind Di during the Conga!
ReplyDeleteStay warm and cosy in this cold snap. xxx
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThose trees are so festive!
Good to hear Dudley won't freeze with your upcoming colder weather!
As I just said on the challenge blog, it's sobering realising it's 13 years as seems like yesterday - does that mean we are really 13 years older or can the reality of age seem like a figment of the imagination?
ReplyDeleteWell done for perseverance and commitment and of course for yet another inspirational card.
B x
Congratulations on your Blogaversary , the Playground is such a happy place where we never get old 😉😃. Fab card Di, it’s a good feeling to use up those lovely bits n bobs. It sure has been chilly, keep warm and hugs to Dudley xxx
ReplyDeleteWell done for delving into your collection of 'items to be used sometime' and you've certainly made a lovely Christmas card with these trees. Congratulations of reaching 13 years as Playground leader - such a happy place to visit 😊. We've certainly had a couple of very cold days so hopefully there's plenty of hot chocolate to warm us up.
ReplyDeleteMany congratulations on your 13th year Di with Pixies Snippets playground l am so pleased you kept it going, your card is gorgeous l like the 3 trees all with individual Christmas decorations another of your fantastic makes xx
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Di and I'm glad to see I'm not the only one working through my 'bits to use' box!
ReplyDeleteKath x
Lovely Christmas card! Congrats on 13 years!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful festive card Di and genius use of your pretty snippets. Congratulations on the 13th Blogoversary as Playground leader - hey you’ve raised a teenager, so things can only get more rowdy as time goes by lol! xx
ReplyDeleteOh how creative! Such a great Christmas card, Di! Sorry I missed the Conga dance! Congrats on 13 years of being our wonderful leader! Happy New Year to all of you! No snow here, but Fritz has been wearing his fleece jacket indoors and I add his quilted rain coat when we walk for extra warmth. Bet Dudley is adorable with his longer hair, but I know it's harder to care for. Hugs, Greta
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