Friday, 28 January 2011

Challenge 4 ... An Oldie but a Goldie...

Well, what a week this has been?  
Here at Humbug Hall we have been totally blown away by the ingenuity of our loyal crafting friends.  Wow, it didn't matter that you didn't have paper, rubber stamps or anything involving crackers.  It didn't even stop you joining in if you didn't know what crackers were until this challenge.  You just let your brain think outside the box and blew our socks off with your brilliant ideas and
fantastic creations.  Think you all deserve a huge pat on the back and an easy peasy challenge.

So putting rambling aside our challenge this week is...

'An Oldie but a Goldie'
We loved this one at Humbug Hall and we're sure you will too.  Travel back in time and dust off that craft stash that you loved so much once, but haven't used for a while.  It could be a rubber stamp that's been at the back of your drawer for ages or maybe an embossing folder or perhaps some papers that are so precious that you've stroked them plenty, but never actually cut into them.
Now is the time to get into action, use them and share them with us at Bah! Humbug!  
I'm afraid the news is still not that good here at Humbug Hall.  Max's craft stash is still in the vaults being ferociously guarded by the hounds.  It's the only way to make sure she gets herself fit for the year ahead.   Also sadly, Irene is not recovering as fast as we would have liked and is still unable to join us.  Come on Irene - we miss you.
However, there is a light on the horizon as Carol our amazing guest designer has not only made a fabulous card for us this week, but has also agreed to stay on for another month.  Yeah - what a star.  Ann's here too and this week has got quite carried away and done a trio of cards using her old stash.

As always if you would like to know more about the cards on display or leave a comment (we love comments) please click on the links above each card.


The deadline for this challenge is

12 noon (UK time)
Thursday 3rd February 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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  1. Susan....28 January 2011 at 07:32

    Morning Girls,

    Beautiful work from Ann and Carole !
    You are both doing a grand job holding the fort!
    Wishing Max and Irene both, a speedy recovery!
    Must be so frustrating to them being out of action..
    Another great challenge, l will pop back over the weekend with my entry.
    Hugs
    Susan x

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  2. Gina28 January 2011 at 07:47

    Marvellous work Carol and Ann ! Hope the rest of your posse are up and about again soon :D XXX

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  3. Sally28 January 2011 at 12:36

    Hi, here's the link for my challenge card
    http://craftysams.blogspot.com/2011/01/christmas-robin.html
    A favourite decoupage of mine. Thanks for letting me join in the fun.
    Sally x

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  4. Barbara28 January 2011 at 16:40

    Ann and Carole your cards are gorgeous! I'll be sure to jump on board this week. I had a great project in mind for "Crackers" (after I googled to see just what the heck they were!). Maybe I'll get it done yet. I think I just might have to start the crackers craze in my family. After all, with Robert Browning as and ancestor I am just a bit English!! **wink**

    Max and Irene, get better soon. You are missed very much. xoxox

    Barb

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  5. Janet28 January 2011 at 17:02

    Sorry to hear some of the incumbants of Humbug Hall are still not up to snuff. Wishing them a speedy recovery. Here is my offering:

    http://redmossramblings.blogspot.com/2011/01/bah-humbug-4-oldie-but-goldie.html

    Janet xx

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  6. the crafty duck28 January 2011 at 18:44

    Well done Ann and Carol for holding the fort!! Great challenge this week ladies, lots of love Steph

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  7. Scrapcat 128 January 2011 at 19:41

    Hope Max and Irene are better really soon, love the cards from Ann and carole.
    Hope I get a chance to play this week.

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  8. Aquarius29 January 2011 at 11:33

    What a lovely challenge this week with plenty of scope - thanks.  I hope that Max is taking care of her arm and that Irene soon feels much better - we miss you both.  Click on this link to see my card

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  9. Janet29 January 2011 at 11:49

    I thought you said this week's challenge was easy? :) :)
    I've plenty of "oldie" bits and pieces- but none of it (that I can call to mind anyway) could be described as "goldie"
    I will certainly have to root around to come up with something for this.
    But I don't intend to be defeated this early in the year..................

    would it count if I raided my mum's stash?

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  10. Hazel29 January 2011 at 11:57

    My card is here x

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  11. vinny29 January 2011 at 12:24

    I`ve only just started a blog so here goes - my link is http://kitchentablecraft.blogspot.com
    Thanks for setting these challanges although this is the first one I`ve managed to enter, I`m enjoying them.

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  12. Pink Dandelion29 January 2011 at 14:54

    Thank you so much for an easier challenge this week. Sorry to hear Max and Irene are still out of sorts, hope they are back soon. Here's my card

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  13. Sandra29 January 2011 at 15:12

    Hi.
    For this weeks challenge I've used copper embossing powder that's been in the drawer, still sealed, for about 3 years! Don't know why - think it's quite nice now i've used it!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/-cards-/5398283996/

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  14. Debra30 January 2011 at 04:26

    HI everyone! I used these pearls I have had forever! Here is my entry and first Christmas Card for 2011:

    http://twistedmonkeyscraps.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-christmas-card-of-2011-and.html

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  15. Stamps and Paper30 January 2011 at 12:41

    Gosh ladies you certainly are coming up with some brilliant ideas for our challenges and this week was no exception.  Here is my card for this weeks challenge.
    Lovely cards again from the DT.

    Anne

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  16. Janet30 January 2011 at 17:03

    After some searching I came up with the ingredients for a card ...... http://2pdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/bah-humbug-challenge-4-oldie-but-goldie.html ........ something I have had for a while and not used recently - and also it is gold (I could have used several other colours) I did borrow from mum - but only her shape cutter. And now that it is finished I noticed that I have used the same card as Carole :)

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  17. Linda30 January 2011 at 20:36

    Before I say anything about this week, thanks Max for the wonderful comment on my cracker but please take care of yourself first so you can come back full force ;-)

    This was a great challenge and I really had fun doing it--let's see if I have learned how to hyperlink to my post:

    Here's my card

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  18. the crafty duck31 January 2011 at 12:07

    Hello ladies, lovely to hear from Max,

    Here is my card

    lots of love Steph

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  19. lindyloo31 January 2011 at 12:53

    Good afternoon Ladies hope we are feeling better soon huggies xxxx
    here is my card
    hugs linda x

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  20. mamapez531 January 2011 at 20:04

    This is my first time for doing a challenge and I love the concept of this one. My link is http://manualidades-mamapez5.blogspot.com/2011/01/bah-humbug.html
    Sorry,I don't know how to do the 'Here is my card' link. but if someone wants to tell me I'll give it a go next time. Kate x

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  21. veronica31 January 2011 at 20:28

    dug out some real oldies here, will use these again now they have sen the light of day again

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  22. Susan....1 February 2011 at 09:18

    Hi Girls,
    My card for this weeks challenge is Here
    Hugs
    susan xxx

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  23. Jill1 February 2011 at 11:26

    here's mine

    Great cards from the DT, thanks for looking at mine. Jill

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  24. Beryl1 February 2011 at 15:57

    Sorry Max and Irene are both unable to craft at the moment. How frustrating. Hope they're back with us soon.
    My card for this week's challenge is

    http://wlpandivascraft.blogspot.com/2011/02/old-but-not-forgotton.html

    Beryl xx

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  25. Anonymous1 February 2011 at 18:40

    Evening Ladies, Great challenge again this week. My card is on my blog. Sue x

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  26. judith@poppy cottage1 February 2011 at 19:46

    Hi girls, it was lovely to get some old stash out for a change. My card is here Judith xx

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  27. themessycraftroom1 February 2011 at 20:44

    Hi Ladies, I hope Max and Irene are feeling much better. Have managed to make my card. Sorry don't know how to do that link thing to here's my card. If someone could tell me how that would be great, thanks.ChrisxB
    http://themessycraftroom.blogspot.com

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  28. Jenny1 February 2011 at 21:43

    I want to play again this week please. Love, love, love the 'Silent Night' card. I chose navy, grey, white & red for my card this time. It's HERE.

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  29. Uma1 February 2011 at 22:41

    thank for the challenge http://asenseofuma.blogspot.com/2011/02/penguin-time.html

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  30. JLJ Designs1 February 2011 at 23:00

    I'm using up last year's Christmas stash!

    http://jljdesignscraftingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/anya-in-winter.html

    Jennifer

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  31. Janice2 February 2011 at 08:53

    I love this stamp, & it's dated 2001 - so it's 10 years old - I think that qualifies for an Oldie but Goodie! My card is here,

    http://stamping-mad.blogspot.com/2011/02/spring-at-last.html

    Jx

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  32. Anonymous2 February 2011 at 11:15

    Hi girls! great DT cards! here is my card this time ...

    hugs Samantha :0)

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  33. Lizzies2 February 2011 at 13:50

    Hi All

    You can see my card here if anyone would like to take a look.

    http://lizziescraftspace.blogspot.com/2011/02/bah-humbug-challenge-4-oldie-but-goldie.html

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  34. Fiona2 February 2011 at 14:22

    I almost wore out this stamp a few years ago and had to put it in a retirement home! Now it has recovered its strength and come out to play for the coming Christmas:
    http://beehivecards.blogspot.com/2011/02/golden-oldie-in-silver.html

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  35. Helen2 February 2011 at 15:31

    Fabulous DT cards!
    My entry is totally inspried by Ann's cards:

    here's my card
    Helen x

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  36. Kelly D 2 February 2011 at 16:33

    Hi All,

    Well this is the first entry I have made to the challenges, despite promising myself I would join in with every challenge, time just ran away from me..

    I have put all my details on my blog and I hope you enjoy looking at mine, as much as I have enjoyed looking at all your cards.

    Here is my blog http://pink-crafty-devil.blogspot.com

    Hugs
    Kelly xx

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  37. Karen2 February 2011 at 16:48

    Thanks for another great challenge this week girls. Lovely DT cards. You can find my offering here.

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  38. Chrissie2 February 2011 at 17:25

    Another great theme for the challenge this week ladies!
    My Card
    lol Chrissie xx

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  39. DonnaMundinger2 February 2011 at 17:30

    Beautiful work as always, ladies. Bet Max and Irene are chomping at the bit to be back in action. MISS you two! Anyway, I'm getting a bit better...not quite the eleventh hour.
    Here's my card. xxD

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  40. Colleen2 February 2011 at 17:37

    Well done on the sample cards ladies. Here is mine this week.

    http://colleenscardcreations.blogspot.com/

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  41. Kendra-Sue and Jamie2 February 2011 at 18:36

    I would like to humbly submit my card for this week's Bah Humbug challenge.

    http://ksdcreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/bah-humbug-oldie-but-goldie-challenge.html

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  42. Kendra-Sue and Jamie2 February 2011 at 18:54

    Did I post this?
    http://ksdcreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/bah-humbug-oldie-but-goldie-challenge.html

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  43. Annie2 February 2011 at 20:51

    a great theme this week! my card is here:
    http://inknrubba.blogspot.com/2011/02/little-snowie.html

    hugs, annie x

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  44. Barbara2 February 2011 at 21:05

    Hello, dear ladies. My project is here. Please don't hold this against me when you consider guest designers. Hugs.

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  45. Purple Crazy2 February 2011 at 22:03

    Hope the girls are better soon, some fab DT inspiration, my card can be found at:

    http://purple-crazy.blogspot.com/2011/02/popcorn-christmas-bah-humbug.html

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  46. Gina2 February 2011 at 22:13

    So sorry to hear that Max and Irene are still not well.

    I enjoyed digging out an old stamp for this challenge and I'm going to try a link for the first time. I'll probably crash blogger, but here is my card.

    Gina x

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  47. starcyl2 February 2011 at 22:14

    Cutting it fine this week, as usual you will find my entry here

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  48. An Occasional Genius2 February 2011 at 22:22

    Hi ladies, I hope you're having a good week, best wishes to Max & Irene whose weeks sound like they could be better! Great theme xx
    My card

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  49. Janet3 February 2011 at 00:21

    I'm on a roll here...........may as well make cards while I can :)
    http://2pdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/christmas-card-another-oldie.html

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  50. Ruth3 February 2011 at 07:57

    Beautiful cards from everyone! Here's mine for this week.
    http://celticcrafters.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-4.html
    I hope Max and Irene are feeling much better soon.

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  51. Scrapcat 13 February 2011 at 09:57

    Hurrah I made it in time here's mine

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  52. Erin (CelticCrafter)3 February 2011 at 10:54

    Hoping Max & Irene get well very soon!

    I loved this challenge, and hope you like my card.
    http://celticcrafters.blogspot.com/2011/02/entry-2.html

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  53. Canonbury creations3 February 2011 at 11:45

    Running a bit late this week but enjoyed the challenge, hope you like it!
    find my card here:
    http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/

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  54. Lori3 February 2011 at 13:43

    Here is my card:
    http://lorispurplegiraffes.blogspot.com/2011/02/baby-its-cold-outside.html

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  55. Anonymous8 February 2011 at 12:45

    Hi there
    My card is here. I missed out on the deadline due to work but still managed to get it finished ;o))
    ' Loving the DT's cards too! xx

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