Sunday 27 January 2019

A Special 'Thank You Di' Blog Hop

I'm delighted to join in the special, surprise Blog Hop organised by Darnell for Di of Pixie's Crafty Workshop to celebrate SEVEN years of Di encouraging us to use our snippets. Di runs the Pixie's Snippets Playground challenge which she took over from the lovely Jules seven years ago, regularly offering generous prizes.   Di tries to keep all her playmates under control in the Playground, although I'm not sure she always succeeds.  What happens behind the bike sheds, stays behind the bike sheds! 😉   I first came across the Playground the summer of 2014 and Di wrote this on her blog when she introduced me and Veerle as two new Playmates.

"Liz has had her blog since 2012 and has only just added a followers gadget - so far she has three followers and Veerle has 38. How many of us remember when we longed for more followers to find us? And how much and each and every comment was treasured - of course they still are, and always will be, but I'm sure you know what I mean about the early days when sometimes you wondered if there was anyone out there or were you talking to yourself!  So it would be really lovely if you could hop over to say hello to both Veerle and Liz - pretty please :) " 

I really did think I was talking to myself, Di and your comment meant more to me than you probably realise.  It was the start of a journey meeting so many amazing crafty bloggers, some of whom I've been lucky to meet in real life.  So Thank You Di for being a super Headmistress in the Playground and for being a great friend.

So, onto my card.

I just had to make it in pink and of course use snippets.  I found two snippets of pink card, embossed them with Cuttlebug 'Swiss Dots' and Couture Creations 'Fireflies' embossing folders, before punching out several squares with an Xcut postage stamp punch.  I wound some silver metallic thread around the corners to add some sparkle.  I used a smaller Xcut postage stamp punch to punch out the sentiment, and raised it up on foam pads.

Pop over to Darnell's blog HERE to find the links for everyone else joining in this special Blog Hop for Di.






49 comments:

  1. That is so beautiful! I love the addition of the silver thread, it makes it really special.

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  2. OH MY GOODNESS!! I just realised I'm not a follower despite being like blog buddy's for a while - sorted now though!

    What a great SNIPPETversary make - you have used many snippets for this too

    Kathyk
    (your shamefaced latest follower!)

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  3. Hi Liz, I remember seeing those words Di wrote and that's how I found your blog and became one of your followers!
    Wonderful card in Miss Di's fav colours and a fabulous use of snippets xx

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  4. Hi Liz . . . what a FAB use of snippets in Di's fave colour. As you'd expect, I'm dishing out moonshine behind the bike sheds. Come see me for a little tipple or two!

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  5. Oh, Liz, I love all the embossed inchies! What a great way to use little CS snippets. I have to remember that one. My solid CS bits usually end up as flower petals because I just don't have any other brilliant ideas for them. :-D

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  6. I love the two tones of pink card you have used here Liz, and the added silver thread wrapped around the corners using the little notches on the punched squares is an inspired idea and the embossing is very pretty too. The little sentiment postage stamp sized square is just perfect to finish the card. Di has found the post on Darnell's blog and needless to say is over the moon. x

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  7. What a lovely pink and red design.

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  8. Delightful and so clever use of snippets, Liz!! I'm sure that Di will LOVE this card! :D

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  9. What a lovely post Liz!
    Beautiful card, pretty colours and great use of your snippets!
    Chris
    x

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  10. That is a very clever use of snippets Liz, what a great effect

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  11. What a fun card in honor of Di! I love how you used your snippets and embossed them Liz, it is a beautiful card. You remember so much more than I do. lol But one thing I remember how kind everyone was when I went to play at the Playground for the first time. Di was so welcoming as was everyone else. I don't get over there near enough, but it is certainly one of my favorite places/challenges to go to. Hugs, Brenda

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  12. Great snippets card Liz in honour of the 'boss' lady. I bet she loves it! x

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  13. Di really is very encouraging. I'm sure she did the same for me. This is another fantastic way to use snippets. I love all the texture and just the two colours. Very elegant. x

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  14. Beautiful layout and design card Liz.
    Pam x

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  15. A lovely card Liz and great use of snippets too.
    Kath x

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  16. So beautiful!! I love the textures!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  17. Love the threads of silver that you added to the squares. This is super cute!

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  18. What a wonderful way for Di to bring attention to your blog with a sweet write-up like that! It's just who she is, a beautiful person inside and out and her kindness sets a wonderful example for all of us to follow! I just love the card you made in her honor, and how you wove the silver thread around the corners of each square! You have unlimited patience my dear friend :)

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  19. This is beautiful, Liz. I love the pinks and your pretty design.

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  20. What a pretty card, Liz. I love pink almost as much as blue! The textures are wonderful.

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  21. What atttention to detail in this card, Liz, fancy winding silver thread around all those pretty pink squares! Miss Di will love it!
    Its nice to go back in history, I don’t recall Miss’ comment on my first post, I best go check it out! T’weren’t yesterday that’s for sure, happy snippety blog hop dear Liz and popping over to join you will try bring some sunshine not warm everyone up!!! 😆
    Hugs Shaz in Oz.x

    {Calligraphy Cards - Shaz in Oz}
    {Wonderful Words Of Life - Shaz in Oz}

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  22. Love your tribute to Di, Liz! It's a perfect example of her selflessness and care of others! It was also great that you made a pink card for Di! It's a fabulous design filled with embossed snippets!! Thank you for participating in this surprise thank you for our Miss Di! See you in the Playground!! Hugs, Darnell

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  23. ps Forgot to say how much I love what you did with the schparkly silver thread!!

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  24. Gorgeous card loving the gorgeous colours and Di is one extraordinary lady.xx

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  25. What a beautiful way to use snippets this way! And a card that -dont know why- reminds me of bubble gum...by the colours maybe? Hugs, Gerrina

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  26. Beautiful thank you card Liz

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  27. A pretty card Liz, a super way to use up your snippets.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  28. Lovely card and wonderful sentiments today Liz.
    Faith
    x

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  29. I so enjoyed reading your post and what a friend Di has been and still is to you x. Wonderful snippets card and what a fun idea to wind the silver around some of the die cuts. Such a pretty card x.

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  30. This is so gorgeous and I love all the texture and wonderful colors on your design made with these snippets.

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  31. A gorgeous card for Di, Liz. Love the thread wrapped around each photo embossed square.
    Janice x

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  32. How beautiful with the texture and the threads!

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  33. What a great post Liz... A fitting tribute to Di and a fab card too... The thready bits look great"

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  34. Oh what a perfectly wonderful card to honor Ms Di! Love it, Liz, & I know Di does!

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  35. LOVELY card, Liz. And I llllllllove the silver thread you used. Such a great inspiration, my dear friend. Hugs!!!!!!!!!

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  36. Pretty in pink for Di, Liz! Beautiful card make of snippets! xx

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  37. Hi Liz,
    what a brilliant tribute ti Miss Di.
    I love your wonderful snippets card and all the gorgeous pink squares of embossed delights.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  38. Loving the pinkiness of your card. The embossing looks terrific too. x

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  39. Hi Liz, a beautiful card to celebrate Miss Di's seventh anniversary at Snippets Playground. Have a wonderful week... Megan

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  40. Hi there Liz, what a fab tribute to Miss Di and a really super card. Thanks for all your playground friendship and I'll be over to the bike shed very soon!! Hugs xxx

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  41. Gorgeous card, the silver thread adds a lovely finishing touch. Emmax

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  42. Wow, Liz, I really like what Di wrote about you at the Playground when you first joined. I could not agree more! Your card is gorgeous and I love all the snippets you used - and my favourite colour! Great use of snippets!

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  43. A great use of your snippets and a really lovely story, Di all over.

    Kath x

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  44. It's just lovely and a great use of snippets.

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  45. A lovely embossed card Liz, and your post reminded me of my beginnings and yes how blogging can bring people together to share not only their artworks, but a warmth and friendship with people we've never met, a few words in a comment makes a whole lot of difference and can bring a smile to someones face. Thanks for Di and Darnell for inspiring us.

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  46. Absolutely brilliant card Liz! Your very touching words had me reaching for the Kleenex once again!

    What a surprise to find out about Darnell's blog hop - as I said, many thanks for your kind words. Needless to say I'm really deeply touched by so many wonderful friends joining in - what a wonderful gesture. Thank you so much!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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  47. A gorgeous way to use snippets and love the embossing x

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  48. Fabulous snippets card - love the embossing!
    Helen x

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  49. Hi Liz

    A lovely card for Miss Di's special blog hop. How lovely that so many people took part .. .. but then Di is one very special lady!

    Great use of lots of snippets!

    Love Jules xx

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