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
**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.
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
