Tuesday, September 15, 2015

NAME 'Dog Days of Summer" Camping Event

NAME (National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts) (although they also have over 100 international members) had a "Dog Days of Summer" Online Camping event in August where they provided instructions online on how to make these miniature tents and other things (picnic tables, grills, etc). 

 I made the tent and 2 matching sleeping bags,and then set up this scene outside.  

The maps, hiking sign and the green grill (in case you are wondering what that is) are printables from the Nutshell News July 1997 issue.   

Of course, I am not exactly sure how any mini people are going to be able to hike through that thicket behind them :)


6 comments:

  1. Is the tent made from paper or fabric? I really like the design. Don't get sand in your food ;0P

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    1. Or in your sleeping bag! The tent is made from mat board and then covered with fabric (which is glued on). I used Michael Miller fabric called Balloons in Aqua - Children at Play for this tent.

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  2. Cute! I say watch out for bears! They are all over my state! Yikes !

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    1. It does look like a bear could emerge from that thicket! Luckily no bears here! But lots of deer, so I was a bit worried about ticks while photographing in the sand.

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  3. Reminds me of the camp on the beach on Lost... all it needs is a polar bear. Looks awesome.

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    1. Thank you! It does look a bit like the Lost beach campsite now that I look at it. . .

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