I don't know about you but I always start my day full of excitement and ideas of what I want to achieve, thinking I have all the time in the world (especially if it is a day I get to just stay at home). But for some reason the time just whizzes by in the blink of an eye and I don't manage even half of what I thought I would achieve.
But never mind. I got some things crossed off that never-ending list yesterday, one of them being my homework for taking over to the Snippets Playground Challenge, where we are encouraged to make the most of all those offcuts that we squirrel away.
I did actually make my card yesterday but the light wasn't good enough to photograph it until today. We actually have a bit of sunshine today! Woo hoo!!
I must admit that I am good and use my snippets on a regular basis, but I also add to them regularly too .. .. which doesn't help in the never ending fight to reduce them (but at least I am trying).
Anyway, this week Challenge #500 has arrived in the playground .. .. a very special landmark! Well done Di and Sarn on reaching such dizzy heights.
There is a mandatory theme this time of "celebration" .. .. .. but that isn't too hard a challenge is it .. .. and we all have snippets to raid . .. and here is my offering:
This used:
A cute little bird die - unbranded from Amazon (which I know I am going to have lots of fun with)
Sentiment: Penny Black "30-297" Sprinkles and Smiles
Altenew Leaf Canopy Stamp and Die Set
Scalloped Rectangle Die: Julie Hickey SKU: JHD-CUT-1003 Layers, Frames & Banners
Distress Oxide Inks
Flower Punch
Nail Heads
and of course My Trusty Sewing Machine
These were the snippets I started off with .. .. some of which may look a little strange because to make use of what was still going to be leftover I cut out more little tags for taking to the charity shop .. .. and it looks like I might be able to cut a few more small ones from around that square aperture LOL!!
The two very pale blue strips were cut off from a snippet rectangle I started off with, and the large piece of white card had already had a white square cut out of it from a previous project.
Must admit I am quite chuffed with how this has turned out.
I hope you get chance to dig out some snippets and play along.
Have a good day. I am off to Mum's next and am hoping to have a good old blog catch up whilst I am there (if she disappears into the land of nod at any stage).
This is fabulous Jules, I really love the shading on that exceptionally cute birdie, and a superb effort at using snippets! I know what you mean about the days though … like birdies they seem to just fly away lol! xx
ReplyDeleteYour bird is absolutely adorable,a great buy,it's perfect for so many occasions,a beautiful card
ReplyDeleteFab card Jules and I love how you've coloured your little bird, he's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteA charming little bird die which looks as if it has great potential - it looks so pretty perching on this very pretty spray of leaves and flowers.
ReplyDeleteYour card is beautiful. I especially love the ink blending on the bird. 500 challenges in the snippets playground is definitely impressive xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful snippets card you’ve made here Jules. Love your new bird die and how you coloured it. That sentiment is absolutely gorgeous too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming to play in the Snippets Playground. See you up in the treehouse to party shortly xxx
Such an elegant and pretty card, the bird is adorable, your colouring exquisite! Xx
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic . Anesha
ReplyDeleteHi Jules,
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful card - might have to invest in that lovely di ;-)
Hope all is well with you and you manage to find lots more crafty time soon.
Love Eve xx
What a petty card Jules ad that little birdie is divine. Your colouring is beautiful and as always everything so professional and well co-ordinated. Is it a goldfinch maybe? :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so delightful and love the colouring on the bird. I was only thinking today that I don't seem to get much done, maybe I am slowing down lol!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Jules - and the dies you used are really lovely. Darling little bird as well - chirp!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Di xxx
Lovely card! Such a pretty bird and I adore that scalloped die.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card Jules. I love that cute little bird die - he looks fab.
ReplyDeleteLorraine x