Friday, 21 January 2011

Challenge 3 ... Christmas Crackers...

Humbug Hall echoed with little rumbles of dismay after we set our Stencil Challenge last week and, for a few heart stopping moments, we wondered whether the entries would even achieve double figures!   
However, you were able to shrug off the fingers of fear, dust down your long neglected stencils, and, (despite protests claiming lack of ability), prove to us that you are all a raving bunch of 'blethers' - click for definition. 
Hahahaha...haha!
Seriously though, we saw some absolutely fabulous stencilled 'eye candy' as we checked out the entries so had to ask ...  
"What on earth were you all worried about?"   
So this week we don't want to hear any ridiculous 'blethering' nonsense and expect everyone to be confident and enthusiastic for our challenge of 
Christmas Crackers
Before we show some examples, we have some news ...
**Bad News**
Max's crafty stash had to be confiscated to the cellar this week and will remain there until she recovers from the surgery to her broken arm, because she can't be trusted not to 'dabble' ... naughty Max!   It is being guarded by the Humbug Hounds and will be perfectly safe provided she doesn't attempt a rescue.   
**Good News**
Irene will hopefully be rejoining us again soon and is obviously being missed by many of you.  Your kind get well messages are certainly very much appreciated by us all.  
**Best News**
We are lucky enough to have the creative talents of Guest Designer Carole and Humbugger Ann to provide you with this week's inspiration and ideas.  If you want to know more details about these 'cracking' projects ... groan ... simply click the names below to visit their personal blogs.
 




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The deadline for this challenge is

12 noon (UK time)
Thursday 27th January 2011
You are free to create whatever you like ... it doesn't have to be a card ... in fact, show us as many different Christmas Projects as you want to share.  
Just remember ... have fun and don't forget to leave us a direct link to your project in our comment box so we can come and admire your creativity. 

Ann, Irene, Max
xxx
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43 comments:

  1. Lorraine A21 January 2011 at 08:01

    am sorry i have missed a couple of challenges ,,,, I will try harder !!! :-) fabulous creations for inspiration ,,, :-)

    Happy new year to you all and hope Max is back soon xx
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. the crafty duck21 January 2011 at 08:03

    Hello ladies, fabulous projects this week.. will have to think about this one tho', hope Max is better soon and glad Irene is feeling better, looking forward to seeing their creations again, well done Ann for holding the fort and keeping Humbug Hall up and running, love Steph

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  3. jude21 January 2011 at 09:06

    Love the projects this week.Get well wishes to Irene and Max.Sorry missed last week but in hospital 4 days .but im back and will try my best.
    hugs judex

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  4. Christine21 January 2011 at 10:02

    Sorry to have missed last weeks challenge despite having my Sister's stencils.
    Will have to get my thinking cap on for this weeks challenge.
    Pleased Irene is feeling better and hope Max is better soon.
    Hugs Christine xx

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  5. Janet21 January 2011 at 18:23

    Almost bordering on Crippling Challenge! Cannot believe there are no crackers out there in the stamposphere. Glad to see you back Irene and I hope Max has a successful recovery.
    Here is mine:
    http://redmossramblings.blogspot.com/2011/01/bah-humbug-3-christmas-crackers.html

    Janet xx

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  6. Canonbury creations22 January 2011 at 00:30

    Sorry not to have participated in last weeks challenge but it had me stumped! Hope I've managed something suitable this week! Glad Irene's better and hope Max has a speedy recovery.
    Find my card here:
    http://canonburycreations.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-cracker.html

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  7. sandra22 January 2011 at 11:07

    Well, this was a challenge. No papers, no stamps! Here's my card-

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/-cards-/5377709688/

    Hope everyone is well.

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  8. Pink Dandelion22 January 2011 at 14:25

    Sorry ladies for my feeble effort this week. Look forward to seeing Irene back and hope Max gets well very soon. An easier challenge next week would be appreciated lol. Take Care. Debs xx
    my card

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  9. starcyl22 January 2011 at 17:46

    Good afternoon girls, well done Ann for holding the fort and hopefully both Irene and Max will be as good anew before we know it, bet you're glad you've got your guest Carole with you.
    Now my entry isn't a cracker in the strictest sense but it sort of fits the bill, you'll find it here
    Sorry didn't get to post my card last week and it is almost finished but maybe it'll fit another challenge soon.
    Jenny xx

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  10. Kendra-Sue and Jamie23 January 2011 at 01:47

    Here is what I made for this week's challenge. I hope it meets with your approval.

    http://ksdcreations.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-crackers.html

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  11. meg23 January 2011 at 13:16

    Hope this fits the challenge

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  12. Aquarius23 January 2011 at 14:08

    As you will see from my blog I had a problem actually finding anything relating to crackers but eventually tracked something down.  Great ideas from the DT and thanks for another card finished which can be found on my blog

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  13. lindyloo23 January 2011 at 16:16

    Good afternoon all at Bah humbug hall hope we are all well sendings hugs to Max
    here is my card
    hugs linda x

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  14. Liz23 January 2011 at 16:27

    so sorry to hear you have been ill I cant remember how to link this but thought I would give you a smile as you need magnifying glass to see my cracker lol on second card I have used a little cracker for text
    te he love ya all
    Liz xx
    http://laceribbonsbuttonsandbows.blogspot.com/2011/01/cd-cover-for-christmas-gift-and-sugar.html

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  15. Janet23 January 2011 at 17:26

    I found a rubber stamp of a cracker, so have made 2 different cards. Unfortunately the photo of one of them is not too good. http://2pdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/bah-humbug-challenge-3-crackers.html

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  16. Susan....23 January 2011 at 17:49

    Hi ladies,
    Just wanted to wish Max and Irene a speedy recovery and best wishes..Looking forward to seeing both these very talented ladies back in action !
    Fab work from the DT !
    l will be back with my entry tomorrow.
    Hugs
    susan x

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  17. Jocelyn23 January 2011 at 20:56

    Here's mine this week.

    http://jocelyn-april.blogspot.com/2011/01/bah-humbug-3-christmas-crackers.html

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  18. Christine B.23 January 2011 at 22:38

    Hi Ladies, I want to add my best wishes for Irene and Max to have a speedy recovery.
    I have posted my card http://themessycraftroom
    I enjoyed this one as well ladies, although it took me a while to find a paper.

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  19. Stamps and Paper24 January 2011 at 07:39

    Really had to think about this challenge which is great that what challenges are all about.  Here is my card.

    Anne

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  20. Jocelyn24 January 2011 at 08:16

    Here's my card for the challenge this week.

    http://jocelyn-april.blogspot.com/2011/01/bah-humbug-3-christmas-crackers.html

    I thought I'd posted this last night - I must have been more tired than I thought!

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  21. Susan....24 January 2011 at 11:07

    Good morning ladies,

    Back again.. here is my card
    Hugs
    susan xxx

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  22. veronica24 January 2011 at 17:10

    felt rather hard-done by this week, as don't have anything with crackers on - had to be different and think oiutside the box, so here is my alternative cracker!

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  23. Jenny24 January 2011 at 23:10

    Had a go at the 'Crackers' challenge. I was quite pleased at the result HERE

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  24. Colleen25 January 2011 at 10:38

    Found this week's challenge easier to complete than last weeks. Here is my card.
    http://colleenscardcreations.blogspot.com/

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  25. Beryl25 January 2011 at 11:41

    Wishing Max and Irene speedy recoveries.
    My crackers card is
    Here

    Beryl xx

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  26. Ann Whitfield25 January 2011 at 13:57

    Thank you for the double inspiration this week girls - my card is here

    I hope Max & Irene are soon back in the fold and fighting fit.
    Ann x

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  27. Christine25 January 2011 at 17:23

    Quite a challenge this week ladies, you can see my card at
    http://christine-ladylacecraftingblog.blogspot.com

    Hoping Irene & Max are feeling better.
    Christine xx

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  28. Hazel25 January 2011 at 17:31

    my card is here x

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  29. the crafty duck25 January 2011 at 18:35

    Hello ladies,

    Here is my card

    After much thought and deliberation!! Hope it is okay, love Steph

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  30. Beverly G26 January 2011 at 02:26

    Great samples girls--hope every one is on the mend--here's my frou frou entry--
    Here's my Cracker

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  31. Anonymous26 January 2011 at 06:59

    Morning ladies, my entry is uploaded on my blog. Sue x

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  32. Chrissie26 January 2011 at 14:10

    Mornin' ladies! I managed to enter this week phew!
    My card is HERE

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  33. judith@poppy cottage26 January 2011 at 17:41

    Hi girls! It's Wednesday again, I just can't seem to make these Christmas makes any quicker each week! My entry for this week's challenge is here Judith xx

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  34. DonnaMundinger26 January 2011 at 17:50

    Fab job Carole and Ann! Are you ladies getting lonesome? Well, I know Max will still be gone for awhile, but dear Irene, I'm getting worried. Hope the full team is back together in no time. Anyway, I'm gonna try that direct link again so keeping fingers crossed.
    Here's my cracker
    xxD

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  35. Linda26 January 2011 at 20:27

    First of all--Max and Irene, please get well soon ;-)

    Here's what I finally managed as a cracker after much internet research: http://multicoloured-imagery.blogspot.com/2011/01/pink-and-green-christmas-cracker.html

    I love the idea of crackers and you have me wanting to get some at Christmas next year, but putting one on a card was a real challenge for me LOL

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  36. Lizzies26 January 2011 at 22:54

    Evening all

    Here is my entry for this weeks challenge http://lizziescraftspace.blogspot.com/2011/01/bah-humbug-challenge-3-christmas.html hope you like it.

    Lizzie

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  37. Gina26 January 2011 at 23:37

    Only just made it again this week. You certainly know how to challenge us!! No stamps, no ideas, nearly no entry. I finally managed to put something together and you will find it at: http://crafty-bee.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-cracker.html
    I'm going off to look at what everyone else has done now.
    Love and have a happy week.
    Gina x

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  38. An Occasional Genius27 January 2011 at 09:36

    Here's mine! Only just made it!

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  39. Ruth27 January 2011 at 11:41

    This was a hard one for me, but finally got it together. Again, a fun challenge. You may view it at:
    http://celticcrafters.blogspot.com/2011/01/challenge-3.html

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  40. Erin (CelticCrafter)27 January 2011 at 12:09

    This is my first ever challenge entry. I had never made a cracker before, but it was fun.
    You can view it at
    http://celticcrafters.blogspot.com/2011/01/i-made-it.html

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  41. Karen27 January 2011 at 16:59

    Hi Ladies - I'm sorry for my poor effort this week.... the only excuse I have is that I've been busy and I just didn't have any stamps etc related to crackers - perhaps I should have posted a photo of myself instead!!! lol Anyway you can find my "creation" here.

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  42. Lisbeths kort og scrap27 January 2011 at 19:57

    Hi. Ive finally finished the crackers AND got them into my blog. I hope you like them - I sure had fun making them :)
    Here you can see them: http://lisbethskortogscrap.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-crackers.html
    Thanks again for a lovely blog with always wonderful inspiration from your DT.
    Love from Lisbeth

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  43. Anonymous8 February 2011 at 12:43

    Hi Gals
    I finally finshed my cracker card too ;o)
    My card is here
    Brilliant challenge, Thank You! xx

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