Challenge 1 - Holly ... Fairies ... and a touch of New Year Magic!

Welcome Back To Bah! Humbug! Challenges 
We hope you all thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas break and that no one is suffering from burst pipes or received any nasty injuries as a result of the bad weather. 
The Humbuggers were all very lucky girls and got some super new stash to play with from Santa.  No doubt you'll be seeing some of it during the course of this year as we make our way through some brand new challenges.
SO ... TELL US ... ARE YOU READY TO PLAY?  
YAY!  Lets's get started then.

For our first challenge of 2011, we thought we'd be kind and offer you a choice, hence the themes of 

Holly and Fairies

You decide whether you'd like to use one or the other ... or if you prefer you can combine the two.  Regulars will know that our first challenge of every month gives you the opportunity to win some crafty stash, so check out what we have up for grabs.   

Crafter's Companion Flower Fairies Stamp and CD

One lucky person will be randomly selected from all the entries after the challenge deadline and the winner's name will be announced at some point over the following weekend, in a separate post ... which is a change from last year.

We are very pleased to be joined this month by Carole of Camcraft Creations, who was one of the ladies who managed to complete all of our 2010 challenges and she's kindly agreed to be our January Guest Designer.  Take a look at her beautiful cards below and the other Humbugger samples.  

Unfotunately, our good friend and fellow DT member Irene hasn't been well so can't join us this week, but hopefully it won't be long until she feels much better and is back sharing her gorgeous cards with us all.     

Get Well Soon Irene xxx  We miss you!

Details of products used on all our examples can be found by clicking the names and visiting our personal blogs so take a peek.

Guest Designer Carole

Camcraft Creations

Max

Ann

The deadline for this challenge is

12 noon (UK time)

Thursday 13th 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.  
If you don't feel up to making a start on next years cards just yet, why not share a scrapbook page with us?  We'd love to see some of your Christmas activities and share your family festivities.

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.  We're really looking forward to seeing you all again.

Ann, Irene, Max

xxx

Challenge 31 - Angels and Fairies

We were treated to some fabulous creations for our 'Through The Window' challenge and once again were very impressed at the high standard of entries being submitted. Understandably given the time of year, where holidays and family fun affects craft-time for us all, the participation numbers are lower than usual but that makes us even more appreciative of everyone who found time to join in with us. Thank you all.
We have a bit of housekeeping to do before we move on to our next challenge and are delighted to announce that this month's lucky random winner of the super stamp set is none other than last month's Guest Designer

Debs of Pink Dandelions Crafty Space

WhooHoo ... Congratulations Debs!

Please e-mail your snail mail details to us at bahbahhumbug@yahoo.co.uk within 4 days and we will arrange to send your prize out.
Soooooo no doubt you're all keen to know what topic we have in store for you this week?
Your clues are
... floaty and fragile
... sweetness and innocence
... wings and halos
Naaaaaaaah ... It's not us 3 Bah Humbuggers ... although we do fit the criteria ... well some of us do LOL.
What we are actually looking for is

Angels and Fairies

We know you'll have a multitude of awesome Christmas Angels with shiny halos and fabulous Christmas Fairies with sparkly wings hiding in your craft boxes. We want you to lift them gently from the dark drawers, unfurl their beautiful wings and let them shine on your projects this week.
If your halo is choking your creative juices or you're looking for a sprinkle of fairy inspiration, check out our project details by clicking our names below.

Ann

Irene

Max

The deadline for this challenge is

12 noon (UK time)

Thursday 19th August 2010

You are free to create whatever you like ... it doesn't have to be a card ... in fact, show us as many different 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