Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #20 starts 1 July 2026 + #19 brags

  Welcome to Christmas [or not] BINGO Challenges #20!

 #20 starts July 1 and ends on August 15, 2025 with 12 am/midnight central time/Chicago or 6 am UK for start and end time references.

Our theme is always anything goes with the featured BINGO card. Choose one letter in the word BINGO and use at least three items in that column on your project. You must state in your blog post the column and the specific items used. This is not your typical BINGO card where you go up and down, left and right and diagonally. To make this more fun, you can only go up and down using the columns. There is a FREE space in each column that you are welcome to utilize if you'd like. You cannot mix and match columns - you can only use one column under one letter. The new bingo board is found at the end of the inspiration section.


#20 BINGO inspiration section from the ConBC
team & GDT:

Column B:

*DT member Monica C:
Christmas, red, free, plaid, digi image


and

*DT member Cindy M:
Christmas, red, free, plaid, digi image


and
Guest DT invite honoree: Chris N
column B: Christmas, red, free, plaid, digi image
Hi. I’m Chris, I live in Kent, in the South East of England with my husband of over 50 years and
our dog Marvin, a Fox Red Labrador, a real life Crazy Critter!  I have a son and a daughter, both
happily married, and am a very proud grandmother to 4 beautiful girls.  I’d like to say I’m a health
conscious, keep fit enthusiast but it would be a terrible fib, in reality, I’m a coffee guzzling book-
aholic who enjoys crafting – especially stamping and colouring- and spends too much time doing it.


PLUS

Column I:

DT member Miss Mudge:
circle/rocker base, masculine, free, gear/wheels & stencil paste



PLUS 

Column N:

*DT member Deborah W:
Land & sea, teal, free, patterned paper & thing w wings: birds


PLUS

Column G:

*DT/owner Becca S:
dog-ear tags, black chalkboard, free (blue items) & white paint


and
dog-ear tags, black chalkboard, free (yellow/gold items) & white paint



PLUS

Column O:

DT member Miss Mudge:
fancy fold base, ivory, free, ribbon & foiling



Excellent interpretations for each column of the bingo board!
Thanks ConBC Design Team: Monica, Cindy, Miss Mudge, Deborah & Becca S!  (team-mate Michelle is taking a break)
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#20 ConBC board:


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#19 Brags section:
#19 challenge session was from May 1 to June 15, 2026 with 7 artisans and 11 entries. 

The merit spotlight winner


 is
#3 The Crafty Den
Column I (sympathy card)


Classy. Simple beautiful. 

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Top Pick mentions are:




#5 by Jan R
column N 


and

#6 by Scrappy Horses (Katrina)
column G


and

#9 by Irene
column N


ConBC appreciates these marvelous interpretations for the bingo board's column(s) that are represented!

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PARTICIPATION for ConBC #20 =

*use 1 column (vertical) elements; minimum of 3 out of the 5

*each participant can submit 7 themed projects using the ConBC #20 bingo board

* #20 starts July 1, 2026 and ends on August 15, 2026. Six weeks challenge session.

*Be sure to read our Playing Guidelines above. 
*check out the challenges going on at our sister challenge blogs! 

This challenge will run for six weeks, ending at 12:00 am central time/Chicago on the 15th of next month, so dig into your stash and play some BINGO with us!
 
Hugs,

The BINGO Girls 

(brilliant, incredible, noteworthy, gifted and outstanding!)


*Use the InLinkz tool for submitting your linked photos.



You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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Friday, May 1, 2026

Christmas or not Bingo Challenges #19 bingo board + #18 brag recognitions starting 1 May 2026

 Welcome to Christmas [or not] BINGO Challenges #19!

 #19 starts May 1 and ends on June 15, 2026 with 12 am/midnight central time/Chicago or 6 am UK for start and end time references.

Our theme is always anything goes with the featured BINGO card. Choose one letter in the word BINGO and use at least three items in that column on your project. You must state in your blog post the column and the specific items used. This is not your typical BINGO card where you go up and down, left and right and diagonally. To make this more fun, you can only go up and down using the columns. There is a FREE space in each column that you are welcome to utilize if you'd like. You cannot mix and match columns - you can only use one column under one letter. The new bingo board is found at the end of the inspiration section.

{inspirational projects now being shown in BINGO order}
#19 BINGO inspiration section from the ConBC team & GDTs:

B
DT/owner Becca: column B
tag, monochrome, free, washi tape(s), fabric ribbon


AND

I

AND
DT Deborah: column Ii
one layer, green, free, stamped image & sentiment 



AND
DT Michelle: column Ii
one layer, green, free, stamped image & sentiment + ink blending



AND
Guest DT, Spotlight winner = Darlene P
profile info: I'm a  wife, mother, grandma & great grandma who retired from Administrative Assistant (secretary) work and spend a part of nearly everyday playing in my Crafting Cave (basement studio).  I started out with Scrapbooking then discovered card making and haven't looked back!  I've been card making for 20+ years and also do Floral Design.  
ConBC #19 project: using Column Ii
one layer, green, stamped image & sentiment, free, ink blending




AND

N
DT Cindy: column N:
Christmas, tree, free, glitter, gems



and
DT Monica: column N:
Christmas, tree, free, glitter & star dots/gems



AND

Guest DT, Random # winner = Helen N
profile: I'm very excited to be joining today's challenge as a Guest Designer - I enjoyed the challenge of making a card using the bingo board.  I've been a card maker for many years and love my stamps, digi stamps, Promarkers and patterned papers.  I work full time in a care home as an Activities Coordinator - crafting is my way of relaxing and de-stressing!  I also love the social side of crafting - getting together with friends to craft and meeting people online too. 
ConBC #19 project: using Column N
Christmas, tree, free, glitter, red gems



AND

G
DT Miss Mudge: column G
anniversary, gold, free, couple image



and

O

DT Michelle: column O
mini-slimline, stripes, free, metal & vellum


Thank you very much DT members and our Guest DTs for marvelous #19 bingo board
interpretations!

#19 Bingo Board for May 1 - June 15, 2026


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#18 March 1- April 15, 2026 Bragging section 

There were 7 entries by 7 artisans! Cool!


Our merit SPOTLIGHT WINNER is #3=Chris using Column Ii!
# 3/Chris


Congrats, Chris! You also receive an invite to be Guest Designer for July 1, 2026! Please email me/Becca = beccasheartland@gmail.com with your decision to accept. 


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And our TOP PICK mentions are:

# 1 entry by Carol S = using Column N


and

# 4 entry by Pauline C = using Column Ii


and

#6 entry by Kath (UK) = using Column Ii


mentions badge : \/



Congratulations to our 4 recognized artisans! 

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PARTICIPANTS for #19:



Be sure to read our Playing Guidelines above and check out the challenges going on at our sister challenge blogs! 

This challenge will run for six weeks, ending at 12:00 am central time/Chicago on the 15th of next month, so dig into your stash and play some BINGO with us!
 
Hugs,

The BINGO Girls 

(brilliant, incredible, noteworthy, gifted and outstanding!)

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Use the Mister Linky widget tool below for submitting up to 5 (bingo column-themed) projects. 

(1 column of elements per project.)


    

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Christmas or not Bingo Challenge #18 for March 1 to April 15 plus #17 brags

Welcome to Christmas [or not] BINGO Challenges #18!

 #18 starts March 1 and ends on April 15, 2026 with 12 am/midnight central time/Chicago or 6 am UK for start and end time references.

Our theme is always anything goes with the featured BINGO card. Choose one letter in the word BINGO and use at least three items in that column on your project. You must state in your blog post the column and the specific items used. This is not your typical BINGO card where you go up and down, left and right and diagonally. To make this more fun, you can only go up and down using 1 column per project. There is a FREE space in each column that you are welcome to utilize if you'd like. You cannot mix and match columns - you can only use one column under one letter. The new bingo board is found at the end of the inspiration section and again at the bottom with the link-up tool.


#18 BINGO inspiration section from the ConBC team & GDT:

DT Miss Mudge: column O
elements used: Spring, frame, distress ink,
tool, free & vellum



and
DT Monica: column I
elements used: Christmas, pink, free, smooshing 
& stamping


and
DT Michelle: column N
elements used: CAS, enamel dot, free, embossing
& floral image



and
DT Cindy: column I
elements used: Christmas, pink, free, smooshing 
& stamping


and
DT Deborah: column N
elements used: CAS, embossing, free & floral image


and
DT/owner Becca: column B 
elements used: raindrops, blue, free, watercolor & splatters



and
column G
elements used: rainbows, purple, free & 
make your own background


plus:

Guest DT, a past Spotlight winner = Fabiola

profile info:  I'm fabiola, I live in Switzerland, I'm married and a mother. I work in the healthcare
 field.  I've always loved pretty cards, especially Christmas cards, and I love sending lots of cards
for all occasions. I started making them myself by buying some supplies at a home party and I was hooked. Then I started posting them online, followed by online challenges, and now I'm part of two creative teams and I still love it just as much. 

ConBC #18 project: using Column Ii
Christmas, pink, free, smooshing & stamping



 
AND


 Guest DT, a past Spotlight winner = Lynda or Loopyloo
profile info: I am thrilled to be Guest Design Team Member for this challenge. I enjoy
 card making and usually manage to go and create something each day - whether that 
is an finished project or just playing. I am looking forward to having even more time after
 the end of March, as I will be retiring completely from working as a nurse in the NHS since1983.
ConBC #18 project: using Column O
Spring, free & vellum



Thank you very much DT members and our Guest DT for noteworthy January-February 
2026 #17 bingo board interpretations! Wow! Fantastic! 

#18 Bingo Board for November 1 - December 15, 2026


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**skip over the brags to participate in #18**
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#17 Jan 1- Feb 15, 2026 Bragging section


Announcement: our winners and top picks from #17

There were 29 entries!


Our randomly chosen WINNER is # 16!!!
Helen N using column I


your badge \/


Congrats, Helen N, you receive an invite to be Guest Designer for
May 1, 2026! Please email me/Becca = beccasheartland@gmail.com with 
your decision to accept.

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PLUS

Our merit SPOTLIGHT WINNER is # 11!
Darlene P using Column N

 


Congrats, Darlene P, you also receive an invite to be Guest Designer for
May 1, 2026! Please email me/Becca = beccasheartland@gmail.com with your 
decision to accept. 


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And our TOP PICK mentions are:

# 5  entry by Carol G = column Ii 


and
#10 entry by Tracy B = column O


and
#12 entry by Julia S = column O



#5, 10, & 12: this is your badge \/


Congratulations, everyone!  The design team is thrilled seeing how the #17 bingo board 
creatively inspired the 29 submissions during January & February 2026!

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PARTICIPANTS for #18:



Be sure to read our Playing Guidelines above and check out the challenges going on at our sister challenge blogs! 

This challenge will run for six weeks, ending at 12:00 am central time/Chicago on the 15th of next month, so dig into your stash and play some BINGO with us!
 
Hugs,

The BINGO Girls 

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Use the Inlinkz widget tool above for submitting up to 5 bingo column projects. (1 column of elements per project.)