Friday, 11 February 2011

Challenge 6 - Doilies...

Visitors to Humbug Hall are probably a little worried at hearing the sounds of muffled sobbing, coupled with the awful howling of the Humbug Hounds today, but please try not to be too alarmed.  We're all rather upset having just heard the news that Humbugger Irene has decided to resign from the DT following her recent illness.   Obviously, we have to respect her decision and it goes without saying that we are going to miss her dearly.  However, her health has to come first and hopefully, this will continue to improve over the coming weeks, so that she eventually makes a full recovery and who knows? ... maybe at some point in the future, she will rejoin us as part of the Bah! Humbug! team.   Fingers (and paws) are firmly crossed!  
Meanwhile, we will send her regular sackfuls of healing hugs ... and maybe even harrass her occasionally on the phone ... just so's she knows we're still here and thinking about her. 

Hopefully our challenge this week is going to get your grey cells buzzing so you won't have time to pine too much.  Please share your wonderful ideas and inspire us all to use
Doilies
Hmmmm ... not an item you would immediately associate with crafting as they're more usually found lining a sandwich/cake plate,  or as decoration on a dressing table for displaying Grandma's 'nicknacks'.   However, as you will find out, doilies can produce absolutely amazing results when crafters get hold of them.  
Just for starters, have a look at the examples from Ann and Carole this week and, as always if you would like to know more details or leave a comment, ('cos we love comments), please click on the links above each card.
 
 
Just in case you'd like to try something other than cardmaking, or simply need further convincing of how awesome doilies are,  follow the links below for some more fabulously creative projects.  We guarantee you will never again think doilies are boring!
Christmas Angel 1
Christmas Angel 2
3D  Ornament 
Tree Ornament
Lace Envelope
Dyed Doilies
Scented Doily Sachets - a Xmas version? 
Martha Stewart Doily Ideas 

Thank you so much to Valerie for bringing this fabulous link to stamped doilies to our attention.  Wow I just love these!  Don't think we have those stamps at Humbug Hall, but they are certainly being added to our wish list.  

The deadline for this challenge is

12 noon (UK time)
Thursday 17th 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.

A final word to let you all know we will announce the winner of last week's prize goody box over the weekend.
Best of Luck to everyone.

Ann and Max
xxx
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  1. Susan....11 February 2011 at 07:03

    Morning Girls,
    What a shame for Irene, and for all of us too.l hope she continues to recover, sending hugs and best wishes to both Irene and Max !

    Fab challenge this week, and as usual, two stunning cards from our lovely DT !
    l will be back in a few days with my card..
    Hugs
    susan x

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  2. An Occasional Genius11 February 2011 at 07:13

    So sorry to hear Irene has stepped down, she will be dearly missed but I too would like to add my very best wishes for her recovery & a return one day. Meantime Ann & Max, you're doing a great job & I'm very challenged this week-I'm going to have to go shopping as there isn't a doily to be found anywhere in my house! I'll be back later.

    Beautiful examples from Ann & Carol. Hugs to all xx

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  3. Copse11 February 2011 at 07:48

    Oh Fab, I've just been getting into using my Doilies, will have a bash at this one over the weekend :-)

    Wishing Irene a full bill of health, and hope Max you are feeling better as well

    Kaz

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  4. Scrapcat 111 February 2011 at 07:49

    aaaawwwhh sorry to hear Irene is stepping down, hope she gets better really soon and that she will come back eventually. Paper dolies here we come!

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  5. themessycraftroom11 February 2011 at 08:07

    Good morning ladies. Sorry to hear Irene is stepping down,sending lots of best wishes and hugs for a speedy recovery. Off to work and to think of dolies see you later. Hugs x ChrisB

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  6. the crafty duck11 February 2011 at 08:17

    Morning ladies, sorry to hear about Irene, hope she is better soon. Fab cards ladies, have got some doilies tucked away somewhere that may see the light of day this week!! Love Steph

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  7. Aquarius11 February 2011 at 09:12

    Oh dear - doilies!! That will keep the brain working overtime I'm sure - thanks. Sorry to hear about Irene but hope her health continues to improve and maybe we will 'see' her from time to time - hugs. Off to search for doilies amongst my stash.

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  8. Rita11 February 2011 at 09:16

    So sorry to hear the news that irene is stepping down, but her health has to be her priority. Well DT, have'nt you excelled yourselves this week. Suffice to say I could not choose between all the cards. You'e doing a brilliant job Ladies. Off to put my thinking cap on. Hugs Rita xx

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  9. Beryl11 February 2011 at 10:39

    So sorry that Irene has had to step now (for now at least). As you say - her health must come first. Please send her lots of love and best wishes.
    Beryl xx

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  10. Christine11 February 2011 at 10:43

    Good morning ladies, so sorry to hear that Irene is stepping down, I hope she feels better soon and send her love, hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
    Another fabulous challenge this week and I will certainly be joining you on this one. I even know where my Doiles are LOL
    Beautiful DT cards as always.
    Hugs Christine xxx

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  11. veronica11 February 2011 at 13:43

    hallelujah, I actually have doilies!!!
    Hope that Irene and Max soon feel better

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  12. Chrissie11 February 2011 at 14:16

    How sad that Irene is stepping down, she will be missed!
    Loved this challenge, it helped me use a doily!
    My card is HERE
    lol Chrissie xx

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  13. Whisper11 February 2011 at 19:12

    Thanks for the ideas for doilies - i so love the one about dyed doilies fabby, Luv Sam x

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  14. Barbara11 February 2011 at 19:18

    Oh, Irene, say it ain't so!!! No, really, I understand and just want you to know I will be missing you and praying for your recovering to full health and vitality.

    The DT cards are awesome! Will be back later with mine.

    Hugs!

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  15. Liz11 February 2011 at 21:17

    OMG I did not know Irene was unwell :( and I am shocked as Irenes blog I do love however with me doing my co-ordinating job I never had time to look! I have stepped down now to give my self breathing space so apart froM visiting Irene I will try join in occasionally too

    love to u all Liz xx

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  16. Christine B.11 February 2011 at 23:12

    Evening ladies I'm back. Didn't have any doilies but wasn't letting that stop me. My card is here
    Hugs xChrisB

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  17. Canonbury creations12 February 2011 at 00:50

    Hi ladies, these challenges come round very quickly! Sorry to hear about Irene and hope she soon feels better. Liked the links for all the doilies and wondered if you had seen this one:

    http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/2010/08/build-a-doily.html

    I love that you can stamp a doily!
    My card is here:
    http://canonburycreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/doilies.html

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  18. Janet12 February 2011 at 11:13

    Well you said it would be a different challenge this week. Would you believe I don't possess a single doily (except ones crocheted by my grandmother many years ago)
    I had an unsuccessful shopping trip yesterday, and was beginning to think of other things - such as was one of my MS punches "doily lace" & would you notice that I had a doily edge rather than a circle?
    Anyway - mum to the rescue again & I have a doily - now to try & get it onto a card :)

    Janet

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  19. Trisha12 February 2011 at 14:38

    Here's my link- your cards are beautiful! http://tbearstouch.blogspot.com/2011/02/im-dreaming-of-white-christmas.html

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  20. pinky12 February 2011 at 15:44

    OH I finally made it with my first christmas card. So sorry to hear about Irene, hope she feels better soon. Thanks for the lovely challenge. My card is here
    Pinky

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  21. Clare Lloyd12 February 2011 at 19:43

    sorry to hear one of your dt has had to step down. but as you say, your health must come first! here is my card

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  22. Jocelyn13 February 2011 at 12:21

    Wishing a speedy recovery to Irene.

    What a fabulous challenge - here is mine:

    http://jocelyn-april.blogspot.com/2011/02/bah-humbug-6-doilies.html

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  23. Janet13 February 2011 at 13:45

    So sorry to hear Irene is stepping down, she will be missed. Here is my card

    http://redmossramblings.blogspot.com/2011/02/bah-humbug-6-doilies.html

    Janet xx

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  24. Stamps and Paper13 February 2011 at 14:02

    Thank you girls for another great challenge and for your lovely DST cards....
    Here is my offering for this weeks challenge.

    Anne

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  25. Christine13 February 2011 at 15:11

    So pleased I managed to join in with you this week, you can see my card at:
    http://christine-ladylacecraftingblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-6-bah-humbug.html
    Hugs xx

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  26. Copse13 February 2011 at 15:41

    manage to get mine done this morning

    here's mine

    Kaz

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  27. Beryl13 February 2011 at 16:43

    Thanks for another great challenge - my card is
    Here

    Beryl xx

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  28. Claire13 February 2011 at 16:48

    Sneaking in from the naughty step with my first card of the year
    Sorry to hear Irene has stepped down from the DT, I hope she is soon feeling better but in the meantime lots of gentle hugs on their way
    Claire xx

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  29. starcyl13 February 2011 at 17:16

    Ok girls I have made a card, not at all something you would expect from me and I will try to do a real one as well but for now you'll find my efforthere
    Now then Irene you just take extra special care of yourself and hopefully one day you will feel up to joining the team again but in the meantime have a hug and my best wishes for a speedy recovery to the best of health.
    Jenny xx

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  30. Sandra13 February 2011 at 17:23

    Hi Ladies, had to improvise this week as not a doily to be seen in South Wales!!

    Here's mine

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/-cards-/5441684859/

    Best wishes to Irene

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  31. Ruth13 February 2011 at 17:30

    I am also sorry to hear about Irene. Erin (daughter) and I both hope she soon feels better.
    Well, this week's challenge was indeed different! It had me stumped for awhile, since I don't generally use doilies. I hope you enjoy viewing my entry at

    http://celticcrafters.blogspot.com/2011/02/challenge-6.html

    Am looking forward to the next challenge!

    Ruth

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  32. starcyl13 February 2011 at 21:28

    As promised a proper card with a real doilie, you'll find it Here

    Jenny x

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  33. Fiona13 February 2011 at 22:04

    Can't believe myself: actually made my card 4 days in advance, with something I didn't know I had! You can see it here http://beehivecards.blogspot.com/2011/02/teatime-for-bah-humbug.html

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  34. Janet14 February 2011 at 00:05

    Two cards here for you.........spot the doily :)
    http://2pdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/02/doilies-and-no-red.html

    Janet

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  35. Aquarius14 February 2011 at 08:52

    Well that was lucky I managed to find a pack of doilies in my stash - thanks for this challenge.  You can find the card on my blog

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  36. lindyloo14 February 2011 at 16:04

    Hello Ladies
    Here is my card
    hugs linda x

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  37. Susan....14 February 2011 at 16:04

    Hi girls,
    Here is my card for this week.. Here
    Hugs
    Susan xxx

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  38. the crafty duck14 February 2011 at 18:26

    Hello ladies,


    Here is my card

    hope it is okay, lots of love Steph

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  39. mamapez514 February 2011 at 22:44

    Now mine is done I can enjoy looking at everyone else's. My card is here

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  40. Jill15 February 2011 at 07:37

    here's mine

    Love those DT cards! Thanks for looking at mine. Jill

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  41. veronica15 February 2011 at 09:48

    Blogger is playing up this morning - my effort is here , but so far I have not been able to link it back to you, will have another go later on!

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  42. Anonymous15 February 2011 at 13:23

    Gorgeous work by the DT - Thank you for so much inspiration. My card is here for this challenge.

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  43. Pat15 February 2011 at 14:27

    Hi Ladies,

    Great challenge this week and super DT cards, you can find mine here

    Pat xx

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  44. Sass15 February 2011 at 15:20

    What changes afoot at Humbugger Hall! I do hope Irene makes a speedy recovery.

    http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1T7C586_Zs/TVqV17E3u_I/AAAAAAAAAPY/HXl_oHG2cwM/s1600/002.jpg Something of a learning curve for me this one, but here it is for your perusal. Critique will be most welcome

    xxxx

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  45. Beryl K15 February 2011 at 15:25

    I'm not really happy with it, but at least I managed to make the challenge. My card is
    my card is here
    Beryl x

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  46. Rita15 February 2011 at 16:34

    Well, here I am at last with my Doiley card. Heres my card

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  47. Barbara15 February 2011 at 23:09

    I must say, my finished card shocked even me! It is quite striking and I think it makes up for the "Dot tree" of a couple of weeks ago. :) (You were all so kind about that!) So, without further ado, here it is.

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  48. Gina15 February 2011 at 23:31

    What a shame that Irene has stepped down. My very best wishes to her.

    I enjoyed this one too ladies, thank you.
    Here is my card

    Gina x

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  49. Beverly G15 February 2011 at 23:33

    We will really miss Irene, but hope her health improves. Don't know how the entries could surpass you girls creations, you're the tops. Carole has been a trooper. Here's my entry:
    Here's my card

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  50. Lizzies16 February 2011 at 00:42

    Morning All

    Here is my entry for this weeks challenge http://lizziescraftspace.blogspot.com/2011/02/bah-humbug-challenge-6-doilies.html.

    Thanks for the challenge

    Lizzie

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  51. Anonymous16 February 2011 at 08:13

    Morning ladies, my card is on my blog. Sue x

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  52. Karen16 February 2011 at 12:43

    Hi Max & Ann..... what a shame that Irene has decided to leave the fold. Hopefully her health will continue to improve and she will benefit from all the hugs and good wishes that I am sure all Bah! Humbuggers! are sending her.

    Again a great challenge and brilliant DT cards. Thanks also for the links and to Valerie for the link to the stamped doilies (she just happens to be my sister!!!). You can find my offering here.

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  53. judith@poppy cottage16 February 2011 at 15:24

    Hi girls, still managing to get these cards made! Loving your top tips by the way. My card for this week is here Judith xx

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  54. Colleen16 February 2011 at 16:12

    Lovely cards ladies. Sorry to hear that Irene has decided to take a break, but hope that her health soon improves. Here is my card for this week.

    http://colleenscardcreations.blogspot.com/

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  55. Miria16 February 2011 at 17:46

    hi, great challenge, thank you this my link Miria xx
    http://amanoamano-miria.blogspot.com/2011/02/third-christmas-creation-for.html

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  56. Pink Dandelion16 February 2011 at 18:17

    So sorry Irene has had to stand down. Hope she is better very soon. Tricky challenge for me this week but here's my effort

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  57. DonnaMundinger16 February 2011 at 19:33

    I'm so so sad that Irene is leaving. She will be so surely missed. Hoping for a recovery that will allow her to rejoin the team. And how're ya doin', Max? Anyway, I enjoyed this one immensely. Got to pile a whole lot of stuff on this one. LOL My card is HERE.
    xxD

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  58. vinny16 February 2011 at 19:57

    Sorry to hear about Irene. I didn`t have any doilies so had to improvise, hope this will be OK. My effort is http://kitchentablecraft.blogspot.com

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  59. Kendra-Sue and Jamie17 February 2011 at 00:08

    I'm so sorry to hear about Irene. I hope things improve for her and she is able to rejoin the manor soon.

    Here is my card for this week.

    http://ksdcreations.blogspot.com/2011/02/bah-humbug-doilies.html

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  60. Linda17 February 2011 at 04:13

    We'll miss Irene, but y'all still run an awesome blog! Getting in under the wire tonight and hope I link this right (loved the creations I've browsed so far)

    Here's my card

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  61. KatheD17 February 2011 at 05:01

    Just found your blog this week - since I've had the paper doilies for such a long time, I just had to have a go, didn't I? http://www.flickr.com/photos/14646396@N02/5452249443/

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  62. vinny17 February 2011 at 08:19

    My coment seems to have vanished so I will try again. Sorry to hear about Irene. Didn`t have any doilies so had to improvise. My effort is
    http://kitchentablecraft.blogspot.com/
    x Vinny

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  63. An Occasional Genius17 February 2011 at 09:29

    Yes again I am only just making it! A good challenge, can't wait to see what next week brings.
    My card.

    Hugs xx

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  64. Hazel17 February 2011 at 11:37

    Fab crafting by the team. Just making it in time! My card is here x

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  65. Unknown17 February 2011 at 13:22

    Hi all fab samples and sorry to hear about irene x Hope she returns soon x here is my card

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