Another Bingo challenger enters the fray!

Hello Campers and welcome Julie J. to the Bingo Challenge.

Julie recently taught a workshop to her local mini group.  They made these adorable little fabric pumpkins.  It's was a very timely workshop, wasn't it?

Here are her lovely examples of what they produced. 

So - we now have 4 people in the game.  I guess the other 30 of us need to get moving so these 4 don't get too far ahead of us!  As always, you can check out the Bingo cards by clicking on the label to the right that says "completed Bingo Cards 2017/18".

Above all -- have fun!  - Marilyn

Someone's working hard right out of the starting blocks!!

Two more entries tonight from Shelley A.  She's been very active since Camp, hasn't she?  No worries - there's lots of time for the rest of us to catch up!

I think Shelley's words are best to describe these latest two entries:

                                    "I am having a blast with the Bingo.  Thanks for doing this. I am 

                                     glad I have more time for minis this year.

                                     So two more entries:  One is to make a musical instrument. 

                                     So I made a bodhran.  It actually seems to make little drum 

                                     sounds if you are gentle and hold it next to your ear :)

                                   And the other is to make a mini scene in an Altoids tin.  A nice 

                                   little half scale reading and writing corner.

                                   I look forward to the next challenge."

Aren't these both fantastic entries?  I love them both and find them so inspiring.  I just hope I can squeeze in some mini time myself sometime soon.  These entries are giving me so many ideas!  

Shelley now has three of her Bingo squares checked off .  To see the Bingo cards, click on the "Completed Bingo Cards" label in the column on the right.

Now - as I suggested last night, here are a few extra pictures of Louise's finished Camp project - a summer retreat for Mr. and Mrs. Claus.  First up - dinner is on the barbie!!!!

Next picture shows the comfy chairs, upholstered with a nice Christmas tree fabric, on either side of a lovely little drum table.  (click on the picture for a larger view).

And finally, Santa and Mrs. Claus can enjoy a cup of tea on their balcony outside their 2nd floor bedroom.  What a lovely, comfy looking bed - dressed in Christmas colours, of course.  

Thank you for sharing your pictures Louise, Shelley and Audrey.  

These are the last of the recent Bingo Challenge entries. I can hardly wait to hear from all you other Campers out there who I know are busy working on some of those Bingo squares.  Send them to me at mdriscn618@rogers.com when you're ready to share!  Thanks, everyone. - Marilyn

First person to finish and post their 2017 Camp Project!!

First I will show you some pictures of this Bingo entry for finishing the Camp project - and I'll let you guess who it belongs to.  Somehow, I don't think it will be difficult for you.

It is truly a beautiful little summer retreat for a very special couple who reside at the following address during their vacation:

Is that a big enough hint?  No???  Okay - how about this lovely little welcome bench for weary visitors to rest on?  Any hints in this picture?

What about these patio lights hanging from the trees around the swimming pool - do these make you think of anyone in particular???? (click on the picture for a larger view perhaps)

Here they are lit:

Okay - so if you haven't yet guessed that this is Louise Mc.'s Camp project -- well, you just haven't been paying attention!!

Louise added some extra space to her little building and turned it into the most wonderful vacation retreat for our favourite jolly couple.  Here are some views of the whole project.  Envy - thy name is ME!!

She has left out no detail - including the paddock for the trusty sleigh-pullers and the little storage building for their feed....

Well, Santa and Mrs. Claus aren't taking a complete break from their busy schedule.  They're taking the time to help the elves by planting and harvesting a great selection of gifts for the children, just to take the pressure off the workshop back home.

At the end of each day they harvest a fresh crop to load into the silo for later transportation to the North Pole for sorting and delivery.  Whew - still working hard...

...and happy to relax in the pool at the end of each day.  Oops - look like someone lost a flipper in the bottom of the pool!  The barbeque is all set to cook up their evening meal and someone has left the door open to the little bunny's hutch.  I hope he doesn't escape.

These comfy-looking hanging chairs were hand-crocheted by Louise and fitted with little cushions made with -- you guessed it -- flamingo fabric!

Louise's Spanish-style roof tiles turned out exceptionally well - perfect size and colour.

One last picture for today - a quick glimpse into the kitchen, through the patio doors.

I think Louise definitely deserves to check off that Bingo square for completing her Camp project, don't you?  We have another entry to show you tomorrow and, who knows, perhaps we might add a few more interior pictures from Louise's project as well.  Have a good evening everyone! - Marilyn