Friday 18 March 2011

Challenge 11 ... Metallic...

Believe it or not, every new challenge at Humbug Hall carries a degree of uncertainty for us Humbuggers ... at least until the first entries start to appear.   Despite our own confidence that we have set interesting and varied challenges, we occasionally have lip-licking, cheek-chewing worries that you may not actually want to join in.  
EEEEK - shudder at the thought!
BUT ... then comes the lovely 'tickle' of excitement as the comment box gradually fills and we're able to view your projects and read the feedback you leave for us.  We're very lucky that there's been plenty of 'tickling' happening so far this year and we're hoping for more of the same this week as we ask you to use 
Metallics
There's no doubt that Fiona, Judith and Ann have excelled again this week, with breathtakingly beautiful designs to tantalise your creative tastebuds and have you hotfooting it to your craft space faster than you can grab a gluegun!  As always, if you'd like to know more details about this week's DT projects, or leave some love for Ann, Judith and Fiona,  please click on the links above each card to visit their personal blogs and check out these beauties!
Ann - Just for Fun

Fiona - Leaves From My Notebook

Judith - Poppy Cottage
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The deadline for this challenge is 
12 noon (UK time)
Thursday 24th March 2011
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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.

***Humbugger Newsflash***
Just before you pop off to play, we wanted to let you know that we've been unsuccessful in persuading Humbugger Irene to return to Humbug Hall. 
 Despite all our attempts at bribery ... corruption ... or repeated threats of throwing her to the hounds ... she's enjoying pootling at her own pace right now, which we perfectly understand, but hopefully she'll pop in to play sometimes. 
We'd like to say huge thanks for all her wonderful DT contributions and ask that you join us in wishing her continued good progress in the future.
Don't be a stranger Irene!  
We miss ya ... so come'n'play!

Ann and Max xxx

53 comments:

  1. Morning ladies, another great challenge this week, I'm very impressed with your ingenuity at thinking up new challenges for us!! Lots of love Steph

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  2. Metallics eh? I shall dash off and try to do mine later - don't want to forget!!

    Lovely theme this challenge

    Kathyk

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  3. Morning ladies, fab cards from you all, where do you get your ideas from, they are super.
    Sorry to hear Irene isn't coming back to Humbug Hall, wishing her lots of love and hope she pops in ocassionally.
    Will raid my stuff to see what I can come up with this week.
    Hugs xxx

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  4. Well I never. I have never ever used Metal before in my life, but will give it a try of course. The DT cards are excellent and just shows it can be done. So happy to hear that Irene may be joining us from time to time. Way to go Irene. Hugs Rita xxx

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  5. Yet again I'm in awe of your ideas and the inspiration. I'll be back later with a card, I hope. I need to figure out what I have and what I MUST buy, you enablers you.

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  6. Gosh you really have us thinking this week ladies......sorry also to hear that Irene isn't coming back but hopefully she will join in some of the challenges.

    Anne

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  7. Shame Irene isn't returning to the fold but great she might enter from time to time.

    Sorry peeps this isn't my best effort and, as a stamping purist it really DOES feel like cheating to use a topper, albeit a metallic one!!

    my entry is here

    Kathyk

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  8. I wasn't too happy with my first entry - so . . . my second entry

    Kathyk

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  9. sorry to hear irene isn't returning. here is my metallic card!x

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  10. Another great challenge for us ladies and one we all had to think about.  Here is my card for this weeks challenge.

    Anne

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  11. It so happens that my own challenge today on CHNC is 'seasonal silver', so there's metal on my card here x

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  12. Hopefully we will be 'seeing' Irene now and again - take care.
    Another really good challenge this week - plenty of scope I'd say.  Mine can be seen here

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  13. Great challenge ladies. Here is my entry

    http://alexeyascrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/christmas-gingerbread.html/

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  14. Have enjoyed playing this week! Here is mine

    http://redmossramblings.blogspot.com/2011/03/bah-humbug-11-metallic.html

    Janet xx

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  15. Here is my entry for this week,

    http://cmdesign-cmdesign.blogspot.com/2011/03/bah-humbug-metallic.html

    lots of metallic mirri card and some silver pearls for the metal! Carol x

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  16. Here's mine for this week.

    http://bah-humbug-christmas.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-11-metallic.html

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  17. here's mine

    Really like all the DT examples, great work! Thanks for looking at mine. Jill

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  18. Another great challenge ladies, here's my card
    The DT designs are as always, beautiful.
    Till next week then,
    Gina x

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  19. Here is my card for this week.

    http://colleenscardcreations.blogspot.com/

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  20. Another great challenge from the DT. All your cards are so beautifully done. Sorry to hear about Irene, but her health comes first. Hugs Rita xxxx Here's my Card

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  21. Another great challenge this week you can find my card here.

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  22. Good challenge again, my entry can be found on my blog as usual.
    Sorry Irene has put her foot down and refused to come back but hopefully we will see her joining in from time to time.
    Jenny xx

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  23. The correct link for Joceylyn's card is here...
    http://jocelyn-april.blogspot.com/2011/03/bah-humbug-11-metallic
    Ann xxx

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  24. or maybe here..
    http://jocelyn-april.blogspot.com/

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  25. Love this theme. Great cards from the DT. Here's my entry

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  26. I made a card that will fit in with your challenge. It's my first time here, but hope to come back often!

    Here is my card:
    http://shewhomuststamp.blogspot.com/2011/03/silver-patterned-pines.html

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  27. Fab cards again this week ladies. Sorry Irene is not returning but I wish her all the best. Here is my entry this week.
    http://kraftykoolkat.blogspot.com/2011/03/another-one-for-my-box.html

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  28. themessycraftroom21 March 2011 at 21:06

    Great challenge, lovely cards ladies. Here is my card this week.
    www.themessycraftroom.blogspot.com

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  29. Another great challenge!
    Here's my card for this week:

    http://windstarcreations.blogspot.com/2011/03/bah-humbug-meets-crafty-hazelnut-for-my.html

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  30. Gooooood Morning, ladies!! I hope you are having a lovely morning and that you are ready for my project... caution, this project is hot metal!! Heehee!

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  31. This was fun....Metallic....one of my favorite forms of bling. Thanks for offering this challenge. http://glittergrammy.blogspot.com

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  32. My card for this week is here:

    http://celticcrafters.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-11.html

    Ruth

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  33. Wow! Loving the inspiration!!!!

    You can find my metallic card here.

    Deanne :)

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  34. Another great challenge and some fab examples from the DT ladies (is that Design Team........... or perhaps Dream Team? lol). So sorry that the bribery didn't work on Irene and hope she can come and play along with us all before too long. You can find my card here.

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  35. Hello Ladies - I'm back with my card for this week. This one was a blast. Thank you for pushing me in another direction. I hope you find my offering acceptable.

    http://ksdcreations.blogspot.com/2011/03/bah-humbug-metallic-card.html

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  36. Beautiful DT cards! I had fun working with the theme and hope my card qualifies. You can find it at
    http://paperstampscissors.blogspot.com/2011/03/put-on-your-shades-ladies.html.

    Thanks!

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  37. Well, you really made me think outside of the box... so I raided the kitchen cupbaords! You can see what I did here!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  38. Hi everyone.

    Here's my card. Another fab challenge and lovely DT cards.

    Sandra

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  39. Hi ladies, am a tad earlier this week, hope that mirri card counts as metallic! anyway, here it is

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  40. so so sorry to hear about Irene. I'm certainly hoping she comes back to play occasionally. Lovin' the DT cards and really appreciating your comments Max, as well. Hope you'll be back soon. LOVED the challenge this week! HERE'S my card. xxD

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  41. Another fun card and here is my card for this week. Kate x

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  42. I hope Mirri card counts as otherwise I've boobed, lol, x
    http://cockneyblonde.blogspot.com/2011/03/o-christmas-tree.html

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  43. Beautiful as always, ladies! As usual, I'm getting mine in at the last minute!
    http://bellabugcreations.blogspot.com/2011/03/bah-humbug-metallic.html

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  44. Hope this counts as metallic - it's a brushed silver card that I've had for a while.
    http://2pdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/03/its-that-tree-again.html
    Janet

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  45. Here's my card.
    Thanks for looking
    Sandra

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  46. Oh, I`m so last minute again ladies, sorry. My entry is on http://kitchentablecraft.blogspot.com/
    Thanks x Lavinia

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  47. Hi Ladies, Love the challenge its great, hope you like my card.
    Hazel xox
    Here is mine!

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  48. Stunning DT projects! Such a fab. challenge. Have so enjoyed looking through the fab. challenge entries. Was grateful for the top tip tuesday - it really helped when working with the metal. I have made 2 cards this week, my cards can be found Here
    Carole x

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