Friday 6 May 2011

Challenge 18 ... Going Green ...

Wow! ... it's May already!  
Regular visitors to Humbug Hall know that the first challenge of a new month brings the chance of winning a super-dooper prize ... and we have selected another real beauty for one lucky random winner.  BUT more of that later because first we'd like you to join us in extending a warm Humbug welcome to Karen - Serendipity Dragonfly and Clare - Miscanthus Crafts.   
Welcome ladies xxx
We just know you are going to love their submissions for this week's challenge as much as we do and no doubt there will be a lot more crafty goodness to look forward to over the next few weeks.  So on to the challenge ... which is
Recycling or Shades of Green
You may choose one of the options or alternatively you can combine them - whatever you like.  We really don't mind.
Thousands of UK kids received their first introduction to 'recycling' when watching the likes of Blue Peter and The Wombles on TV.   Many a toilet roll holder, washing-up liquid bottle and ... to the despair of mothers everywhere ... kitchen table, was transformed beyond recognition with the help of paint, glue and strategically placed tissue paper!  AND you couldn't even begin to guess at the wonders that were achieved with wire coathangers and tinsel!   
Following our Springclean at Humbug Hall, (and because many of us are having to tighten our crafty belts at the moment), we thought it would be a good idea this week to challenge everyone to do their own little bit of 'Wombling' or in other words - recycle some of the items you have begged, stolen or borrowed, with good intentions of using, then sadly left neglected and forgotten in a corner somewhere.  We know you're just itching to see what the Humbuggers and our Guest Designers have created this week so take a look below.  If you'd like to know more details about this week's DT projects, or just want to leave some love for Ann, Max, Karen and Clare,  please click on the links above each image to visit their personal blogs.  
The deadline for this challenge is 
12 noon (UK time)
Thursday  13th May 2011
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As promised, here is a picture of the prize we have on offer for this challenge.  How much would you love to have this jolly Santa in your sticky little fingers?  Yeah ... bet you would!  Well you know what you have to do.
One random winner will be selected from all the entries to this week's challenge. 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.
Love 
Ann and Max
xxx
PS: The winner of the LOFTY stamp set in celebration of the Royal Wedding will be announced over the weekend.  Watch this space and good luck if you were one of the entrants.

55 comments:

  1. Yippee!! I am first! I went with the color green. Working on my Christmas card goal.

    http://catscreativecornerwithcricutandmore.blogspot.com/2011/05/winged-angel-christmas-card.html

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  2. Great topic peeps.

    Great projects from the regular and guest Design Team

    I'm off to look at Cat's card

    Kathyk

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  3. morning all. i can't wait to see what everyone creates and look forward to lots of blog hopping this week. x

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  4. Love the projects and get wait to get back in the groove after 10 days away on me hols and then last weekend and this weekend completely taken up with other activities. I haven't even been in the room of stash for four whole weeks, talk about withdrawal symptoms!!

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  5. Hi, ladies. Great challenge once again, so creative creations! You can find mine here http://amanoamano-miria.blogspot.com/2011/05/winter-wonderland-new-challenge.html hugs, Miria

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  6. Hello ladies super cards as always
    here is mine
    hugs linda x

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  7. Another great challenge and welcome to the new guest designers - my card is here - a nice easy one this week thanks!!

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  8. Hi Ladies, I've gon with the recycling and used a cardboard box. You can see my creation HERE. Hugs Tracy x

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  9. Evening Girls,
    Fab challenge this week and gorgeous projects from all at Humbug Hall !
    Here is my entry for this week !
    Hugs
    Susan x

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  10. I had lots of fun making this card so I hope you like it. I went with the green and the recycling and here it is
    Kate x

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  11. Wonderful inspirational cards from the DTs, love them all. My card is here: www.Cardsbyjudie.blogspot.com

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  12. I've gone green! Here's my card. Hugs x

    http://wicked-designs.blogspot.com/2011/05/green-christmas.html

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  13. Lovely challenge, not much recycling on mine but non the less I did recycle something:) Loved the inspiration and wit lol. You can see my card here
    Pinky

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  14. Great cards DT. I've done mine using a ribbon off a pack of Tesco's sheets - made 3 cards out of that ribbon now - a good buy!

    http://stamping-mad.blogspot.com/2011/05/white-christmas.html

    Jx

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  15. Sorry green isn't a favourite colour , great DT cards my card is here

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  16. Another fab challenge ladies. I've gone with the green theme and used a little bit of recycling. Hope you like it.

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  17. Another great challenge ladies this week and some lovely DT cards.... here is my card for this weeks challenge.

    Anne

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  18. Welcome to the new Designers, and thank you for the inspiration. Here is my card this week.

    http://colleenscardcreations.blogspot.com/

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  19. Hi everyone had great fun with this one. My entry is here at www.themessycraftroom.blogspot.com
    Hugs x ChrisB

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  20. I love your challenge blog and am excited that I have done my first Christmas card of the year.

    http://trailsofpaper.blogspot.com/2011/05/peace-on-earth.html

    Mari

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  21. Another great challenge girls. Fab DT inspiration. My card is completely recycled and can be found here:

    http://cmdesign-cmdesign.blogspot.com/2011/05/recycling.html

    Carol x

    PS thanks for picking me for the Lofty stamp :)

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  22. Thanks for the challenge! here's mine
    http://alifewellcrafted-jill.blogspot.com/2011/05/national-scrapbooking-day.html

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  23. Lovely DT inspiration! I have a bit of recycling on my card - gotta love chocolate boxes that are wrapped in ribbon!

    See my card here .

    Deanne :)

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  24. Hi ladies. Really enjoyed this challenge! Here's my card.
    Sandra

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  25. Love DT creation. Here is my entry with green,

    http://paintdlove.blogspot.com/2011/05/vintage-lady-thanks.html

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  26. Here is my first time entry for the Bah! Humbug Challenge,
    http://hazelshandmadecrafts.blogspot.com/2011/05/winter-wonderland.html

    Hugs Hazel xx

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  27. What a great challenge!

    Here's my entry http://sazzlecraft.blogspot.com/2011/05/fairytale-tilda.html

    Happy crafting


    xx Sazzle xx

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  28. I made it at last. I didn't think I would be able to make a card this week, but however, i found time to this card. Made a nice change from stamping etc. Here's Mine Hugs Rita xxx

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  29. And here is mine! http://tiptoptoppers.blogspot.com/2011/05/recycled-christmas.html

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  30. Thank you for the inspiratione. Here is mine!
    http://dortesdill.blogspot.com/2011/05/abc-christmas-challenge-j-for-joyfold.html
    hugs Dorte

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  31. Here is my card. Thank You.
    http://darlingho.blogspot.com/2011/05/decorate-season.html

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  32. Hi Ladies

    My card can be found at

    http://isthatthetime.blogspot.com/2011/05/bah-humbug-week-18-going-green.html

    Sandra

    Thought I'd posted earlier in the week, probably lost in the internet ether somewhere!

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  33. Phew, just made it. Love your cards ladies
    my card is here

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  34. There is green on my card (also some other colours) Another one for the tin :)
    http://2pdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/green-christmas.html

    Janet

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  35. Lovely cards from the DT

    Here is mine:

    http://jocelyn-april.blogspot.com/2011/05/bah-humbug-18-going-green-recycling.html

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  36. Great challenge - love the recycling!
    And the DT cards are wonderful, too!
    Here's mine:
    http://celticcrafters.blogspot.com/2011/05/challenge-18.html
    Ruth

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  37. Here is a bit of something for this week's challenge. I am sneaking in just under the wire.

    I hope all is well with you. Summer has hit in full force here in Georgia. I had to drag out the air conditioner today as it is now 90 degrees on a regular basis (at least 105 inside without the air on).

    Thank you for another wonderful bit of inspiration.

    http://ksdcreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/bah-humbug-green-or-recycled-challenge.html

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  38. Yikes! I perhaps should have opted out with my slightly anxiety filled post but Here it is. xxD Hope that went through.

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  39. Fingers crossed Blogger is back up and running. Please ignore my plea for help email ladies - hoping all ok now.
    A fab. Challenge and Fab. DT Cards. A warm welcome to Karen and Clare.
    My card can be found
    Here

    Carole x

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  40. Hi Everyone,

    Wow I am just in time for this, and blogger has finally decided to play ball and let me post my card and the link here.

    Ann, Max I also sent you a email begging for help, but think it may be sorted now.

    Any how here is my card
    http://pink-crafty-devil.blogspot.com/2011/05/bah-humbug-challenge-going-green.html

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  41. Am still playing catch up I'm afraid but will get there! Great inspiration, here's my effort.

    See you soon x

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  42. thnaks for the extra time Ann and Max - blogger was driving me mad this morning, flatly refused to let me do anything! anyhow, here is my 'green' card

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  43. thanks very much ladies, I thought I was too late and thanks very much to Veronica for letting me know the deadline was extended. My entry is
    http://kitchentablecraft.blogspot.com/
    x Lavinia

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  44. I guess my post was eaten by the blogger monster too. It disappeared and so did my link so HERE it is. xxD

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  45. Blogger is definitely unpopular  at the moment - have just discovered that my last post has gone to hyperspace, so here's hoping this one stays home................you must be psychic, extending the deadline by 2 days..................

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  46. Looks like my entry disappeared so here it is again http://2pdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/green-christmas.html

    and this card is also green :)
    http://2pdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/05/this-should-have-been-yesterdays.html

    Janet

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  47. My post and comment have been eaten by blogger too so I have re-posted. My blog is

    http://kitchentablecraft.blogspot.com/
    thanks ladies x Lavinia

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  48. Oooh me too Donna, glad I came back to check although blogger did say it was restoring all the missing posts & comments, not sure how much faith we have left in them though!

    Here's mine!

    Not sure if I needed to relink lades but I have. I don't expect you to leave double comments though (unless you're very bored lol!)

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  49. Seems my post too has also been lost as well as was my link.
    Thank you for extending the deadline :-)
    Another fab. challenge with truly wonderful DT projects - A very warm welcome to Karen and Clare
    My card can be found Here
    Carole x

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  50. Oh now my original post has come back on my blog but minus the comments!! Oooh what a palava!

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  51. http://jocelyn-april.blogspot.com/2011/05/bah-humbug-18-going-green-recycling.html

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  52. I can't believe I didn't come back and check to see that Blogger hadn't eaten my post. It was still on my site so I assumed it stayed here.

    Have a look even if it is too late to do anything about it.

    http://ksdcreations.blogspot.com/2011/05/bah-humbug-green-or-recycled-challenge.html

    Now I'm really ticked off at Mr. Blogger.

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  53. Oopsies! My mom's comment was "eaten" as well. (Ruth at Celtic Crafters) She posted it last Wednesday, but because we went out of town Thursday we couldn't check. I know she'd love for you to see it. Thanks ladies! (And thank you for the well wishes!)

    http://celticcrafters.blogspot.com/2011/05/challenge-18.html

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