Monday, December 13, 2010

Holly Jolly Blog Bingo … Day Four

Holly Jolly Blog Bingo ... Day Four

Yikes!  It’s Monday morning!  Nothing like getting up two hours before the crack of dawn and getting nothing done.  I have to play “mommy” here in a few and get my little guy off to school, so we better get busy and give away some goodies and bring on a few new words.  Hope everyone has an awesome Monday :)

SUNDAY’S WINNERS …

Wow!  You are an incredibly creative bunch!  I had a really hard time with this one, so what do we do when we can’t make up our minds?  Call in the kids.  I had them go through your entries and pick no less than 5 and no more than 10 of their favorites.  They came up with 8.  For your enjoyment, here they are (in no particular order) …

Christmas is coming.
There’s so much to do.
A practiced drum starts drumming.
As the Hallelujah Chorus begins on que.

Though caroling is heard.
There’s not a snowflake in sight.
The toys will be delivered.
By eight reindeer tonight.

With a cup of hot chocolate,
And a twinkle in his eye,
Santa readies himself for he is the pilot.
And off he goes with a quick goodbye.
… submitted by “Mama24Monkeys”

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TOYS bring joy,
and if it's a DRUM it will be even more fun..
Susie wants SNOWFLAKES to fill the sky
while CAROLING with HOT CHOCOLATE hoping to stay warm and dry!
REINDEER are sweet
and santa is neat
But let me Repeat
Christmas is best with a baby in it!
So stand and Praise the Father above
Christmas is all about His wonderful love!
In Just a few more days,
we'll be singing the HALLELUJAH CHORUS
Cause when The baby Jesus was born,
He is the greatest gift sent just for US!!
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!
… submitted by Janita

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It's two weeks before Christmas
The REINDEER are fed
The TOYS in their boxes
I'm CAROLING in my head

The HALLELUJAH CHORUS is playing
and fills up the room
While a tiny white SNOWFLAKE
falls outside in the gloom

I'm drinking HOT CHOCOLATE
My home tight as a DRUM
Soon will be Christmas morning
Hallelujah! I hum...
… submitted by Veronica B.

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Oh won’t you come a carolling,
It’s quite the Christmas thing …
The Hallelujah Chorus …
how it moves me when they sing.

It warms my heart like Hot Chocolate
It makes me feel so festive
It fills me up with Christmas cheer,
Like Santa and his eight reindeer
With precious toys
For girls and boys

A snowflake settles on my nose,
I hear a distant drum,
It reminds me why we celebrate ….
Our Sweet Saviour has come!!!
… submitted by Joy

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On the first day of Christmas, In Stitches gave to me...a SNOWFLAKE in a Christmas tree.
On the second day of Christmas, In Stitches gave to me...two REINDEER and a SNOWFLAKE in a Christmas tree.
On the third day of Christmas, In Stitches gave to me...three TOY DRUMS, two REINDEER, and a SNOWFLAKE in a Christmas tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, In Stitches gave to me...four quilters CAROLING, three TOY DRUMS, two REINDEER, and a SNOWFLAKE in a Christmas tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, In Stitches gave to me...piping HOT CHOCOLAAATE! Four quilters CAROLING, three TOY DRUMS, two REINDEER, and a SNOWFLAKE in a Christmas tree."
...And on the last day of Christmas, I was singing the HALLELUJAH CHORUS after winning Holly Jolly Bingo!
… submitted by Deb

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To the tune of Star Spangled Banner:
O! say can you see reindeer caroling by me,
Hallelujah chorus sings for the toys Santa brings,
Whose broad waist and red hat beckons us to be fat,
O'er marshmallows smores and the friends we adore?
And the hot chocolate grins, the drums banging like tins,
Gave proof through the night that our faith is still here;
O! say does that bright Christmas tree
Ring in the new born King
O’er the land of the free and home of the brave!
… submitted by Duff

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First comes the snowflakes
tumbling down
Then comes the drummer boy playing his drum
Next are the reindeer caroling in loud voices
All the verses of the Hallelujah Chorus
Santa then comes and delivers all the toys
And drinks his hot chocolate left by the good girls and boys!
… submitted by Lee

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I heard the thum of the drum.
The reindeer heard it, too!!
It's time to do some caroling,
Amongst a snowflake or two.
The toys are waiting,
The hot chocolate calls,
As our Hallelujah chorus,
Fills all the halls!!
… submitted by grami

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We couldn’t pick which one of these was the best, so we put the 8 names in a basket and picked that way.

The “creative phrase” winner of the Whimsy Honey Bun is

Deb from Shenandoah Valley, VA

and our random comment winner is

 Polly from Clifton, VA and “Aunt Polly’s Porch” blog

Congratulations ladies! 

Send us an email with your address (hollyjollyblogbingo@thequiltshoppe.net) and we’ll get your honey buns right to you.

MONDAY’S WORDS …

Ready for today’s words?  Here we go!

greetings

mistletoe

stable

berries

winter

deck the halls

scrooge


MONDAY’S GIVEAWAY …

Today we have another Fig Tree item … this time a pattern!  Leave a comment on this blogpost and we’ll announce the winner tomorrow.

FT725Jelly Baskets


MONDAY’S blogroll …

Here’s a few more fellow quilters blogs to leave some comment love on :)

Jude’s Stitchin ‘n Paintin

Quilting, Friends & Family

Crazy ‘bout Quilts

Kerry Katie Cakes

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

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Anonymous said...

No words today...
teresa@thepricecompanies.com

Unknown said...

First? Really. Cool. Well, just one word for me today. For a grand total of......2!! Yes! Slow and steady, right??

Sweet Pea's Garden said...

I got a kiss under the mistletoe this morning!

5 words so far. Thank you for doing this again!

Birgitte aka Bietje said...

Almost the first. Well no words today for me. Tomorrow????

Mary Lou Casada said...

Ugh!! Four days and two words total! Think I'll put on my STOCKING CAP and eat some MARSHMALLOWS! LOL
Blessings,
Mary Lou

Bailey said...

I'm not a scrooge this winter - 3 words total.

Polka Dot Cottage said...

Only one work today but it's an important one STABLE!

Kathy H said...

No new words today. Maybe tomorrow.

Sharon J. Hughson said...

One word today. I didn't realize a poem was required.
I only stand under the MISTLETOE when the cute guys are around.
9 words total so far.

snowwitch12 said...

Day 4 - 4 words total!!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

I was minding my own business DECKING THE HALLS when out of no where SCROOGE came and kissed me under the MISTLETOE!!
That makes five words for me!

Lee said...

No bingo words for me today - again! But I was so excited that my little poem was posted! congrats to the winners!

Anonymous said...

I look forward to this time of year when I find the mistletoe and give my loving husband a kiss.

As for Scrooge well it is a fun play that I have participated in as grandma in Astoria.

kreinhart2147@hotmail.com

mary said...

I feel like a kid when i wake up, ready to see the words for today, But i tell myself I have to start off with the WORD for the day The Bible.
Thanks again for the fun game.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

What fun! I got a few words and enjoyed the songs! How imaginative everyone is! WOW! I'm so impressed! ♥

amroth98 said...

Hmm, only one word today, but it's a good one: Mistletoe! Maybe I'll get a kiss under tonight when I get home?!

I see why you had trouble picking the winner of yesterday's contest. Lots of good entries. Congrats to both the winners!

sharon said...

Yeah! Three words today, Scrooge,berries and mistletoe.

Annette said...

No words for me today! Can't wait until tomorrow!! :o)

Beverly said...

Two words today, making a total of 4 words. This is a fun game!!
Thank you for your work and generosity to make this all happen.
Beverly in WA state

Sandy said...

Got a sprig of mistletoe today!

Sandy said...

Uh oh! None today either! Okay, tomorrow is the day I go 7 for 7!=)

Anonymous said...

My halls are decked =)

Donna Badgett said...

Rats! I paid attention and only used a "phrase" for my entry. Just goes to show you that taking things literally doesn't pay. Anyway, two words today. That makes 6!!! Woo hoo!

Richard Lavimoniere said...

No words for me today, just 4 on the board.
catzilrein@aol.com
Jasper, Ga

Momtomanda said...

3 words today - 6 all together. WOO HOO.

Sheila W. said...

I've been writing greetings and eating berries! Two today, yay!

whisper@telus.net

JayTee said...

2 words today...that makes 6

Barbie said...

The stable was warm for the animals! YAY! One word today!

quilted56@sbcglobal.net

kristal said...

7 words!! Im starting to get somewhere

kristal.page@gmail.com

Jane said...

Only 1 word so far - but I will never give up!!!!!!!!!!!

greenejcm@hotmail.com

Marit Johanne said...

This day brought me berries! I get one word a day :)

Anonymous said...

Glad to be back in the bingo game. So much fun! I love mistletoe! Great giveaway for today.

Danielle
MsDaniC@aol.com

Marit Johanne said...

This day brought me berries! I get one word a day :)

Carin said...

Only the mistletoe is hanging here !!

Needled Mom said...

No words today...the words must have the Monday blues.

Anonymous said...

ONE WORD !
THANKS FOR SHARING!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

jldouglas@wispwest.net

Sarah Craig said...

Only one word today - but I refuse to be a SCROOGE about it!!

Tina said...

5 words for me so far, with my lucky one being MISTLETOE today.

Loose Threads said...

The stockings may be hung by the chimney with care but not a word was found here today! Loved the poems but a poet I am not!!

deserae said...

Woo Hoo! A word!

Mike and Jen said...

Just one for me today, but that's alright, at least it's something!

Jeads123 said...

No words for me today - but already have 5 :)

Pamela said...

No new words for me today - should have had my daughter pick, she's the lucky one in the family!

Peach Rainbow said...

Two Today!

Trisha said...

My husband likes to catch me under the mistletoe. And I like to be caught!

Lynn said...

Not doing very well with this, just one word total so far and none today. But I'm having fun and that's what counts!

Not Lucy said...

Found my 3rd word in the STABLE

AllieKatMom said...

I think I suck at this game! I have no words!! LOL

barb's creations said...

Two words today to make a total of four for me :) Barb.

KristyLou said...

Those were good phrases! IS it possible to have no words in four days? Yes.... yes it is!

Brenda said...

One word today-mistletoe hung by the doorway.

Polly said...

One more word today! YAY! Polly

Martina said...

No words for me today! Never mind! It is still fun!

Sarah said...

No words today! Ah well.

Betty said...

Two words total for me so far. I love the Fig Tree patterns.

darcey said...

I got Scrooge this morning. That makes four for me.
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Darc
xxoo

Anonymous said...

I get the DECK THE HALLS with a SCROOGE today...

Anonymous said...

I love to decorate with BERRIES and MISTLETOE!

Kathleen
kgladyatcomcastdotnet

Bonnie E said...

No words today, I knew when I got to five that it would be downhill. OH well I'll be checking it twice tomorrow. Thanks for the Holiday Fun

Jessica said...

2 today! 6 total! woo!

Jamie said...

Two words today!

BettyL said...

WOW - Four days and six words. Can't believe my luck. Hope this continues.

The Cicillian's said...

No words for me today, but there is always tomorrow!!!!!!!

robin said...

Well, I got one more today for a grand total of 2. LOL

Cory said...

This has been fun. 5 words so far. Thank you. Take care and God bless, Cory

Barbieann said...

no words today, still 2 down and 23 to go. Better luck tomorrow.

Kate R said...

Five words so far. Not too bad!! Thanks - such a fun game :)

I love this fig tree pattern!

Brockett's said...

Slow start for me. Mistletoe makes three.

Anonymous said...

Yay! Three words today!

Suzie Varner
suziq82@sbcglobal.net

kathleen said...

No words today but plenty of inspiration. What a clever group.

BeachQuilter said...

He stole a kiss under the MISTLETOE and the birds outside enjoyed the bright red BERRIES.

Karen said...

So far, I have 5 words, one today. If I had a STABLE, I'd clean it.

mom said...

I missed the first few days, so I'm catching up. Only one word today.
thbshelton [at] yahoo.com

Rafael's Mum said...

I'm decking the halls with berries!

MJ said...

BERRIES and MARSHMALLOWS for me! 2 words so far... Thanks. And here's to tomorrow!

Gill said...
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Susan said...

I got one word today; maybe I should get some MISTLETOE?

Congrats to my friend Deb for winning the honeybun with her jingle!

Lesly said...

Greetings, berries and winter! Six is my go-forward total!

Kim said...

The wreath is adorned with beautiful holiday berries and here's wishing you all the happiest of holiday greetings.

lisa said...

no words today! better luck tomorrow

Gill said...

3 words today - yippee!!
Friends I send you Greetings in this Cold Winter oh and lots of Berries! (OK I got stuck on the last word!!!)

JK Services said...

Monday, yes, Monday. To be honest I love Mondays, why cause I get up and movin'!!!!

Wendy said...

I won't be sleeping in the stable tonight.

Marian said...

Most of the time I hate WINTER but not today - it's my first word!!!

AnnieO said...

The creativity was amazing! Love all that hard work.

I have one word, but it doesn't feel like "winter" here today!

Thanks for the giveaway, I love Fig Tree patterns.

Anonymous said...

Today again one word. Cannot make a poem, just glad I am able to write english(american) that you can read.
Greetings (is my word) from the Netherlands, Dini
akuijer@versatel.nl

Sipiweske Quilts said...

Nodda! Nothing! Zip! Just one of those days - can only get better right? Stay warm everyone. - Marlene

Bonnie said...

I was too excited yesterday. Back to reality no words today.

Anonymous said...

You're in winter, and we're in summer!!!, only one word today
melbaks(at)yahoo(dot)com

Karen said...

I got two today for a total of three! Yipee!

VickiT said...

Oh my gosh, again? Really? No words for me again today. Who jinxed me? LOL Maybe tomorrow I'll match a bunch of them.

Sarah Vanderburgh said...

One more for me today - grand total so far of 4! Really liked yesterday's word game.

Stine said...

Can't wait to check the blog every morning to see the new words!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Two for me....totalling Four....grin. A Long wayssss to go.

Love Sweet Peas Garden puppy with the bunny ears.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Billie

dr. susan said...

Now at 3 words - slow and steady

Quilt Monkey said...

Had a bit of a dry spell and then three words today! How fun!

Julie T said...

Wow, I am so not that creative. The mistletoe with berries were hanging in the stable to deck the halls.

Lynne H said...

Oh Scrooge, ne'er a word in today's drawings.

Carrie P. said...

Yippee! I had 3 words today. I think that is the most I have had at one time playing bingo with you.

Carrie P. said...

OH, I just wanted to say that all those ladies are so creative and it would have been hard for me to pick too. Congrats to them.

Unknown said...

As of today I have 5 words...woohoo, this is so fun

Villa-loredana said...

no words today.
loredana.petkovic@pu.htnet.hr

Kelly L. said...

Give me a S, Give me a T, Give me an A, Give me a B, Give me a L, Give me an E and what does that spell STABLE!

Doris said...

winter is here, and so am I

Anonymous said...

oooo That darned Scrooge wouldn't kiss me under the mistletoe!!! Blech, who needs him anywho! LOL

Two words today!! Thank the kids for picking my little verse this morning among the other wonderful and creative little sayings. :)

Happy Monday!
grami
gramisews@gmail.com

Deb said...

I'm decking the halls with mistletoe today!! 5 words so far.

Janet said...

Holiday greetings from our home to yours! Five words done and a ton more to go. Happy Holidays!

SewLindaAnn said...

Happy Monday. No words today.

Marcia W. said...

No words today. mlwright29 (at) hotmail (dot) com

Linda said...

None for me today!

Vicky P said...

Slow and steady is suppose to work, Right? One word at a time.

Nancy said...

Well, duh... I missed yesterday's post. How'd I do that?
I only have 3 words so far. :(

CosmoGirl Carla said...

WooHoo! Two more. Congrats to yesterday's winners.

Melissa Corry said...

I am am still 0 for 27. There is always tomorrow :)

Lynn said...

oops, my one day streak is over :(

arlette said...

I got one word today!!!, Mistletoe for me thank you!!!

Julie Earsom said...

Only two words today:
"I'll DECK THE HALLS with MISTLETOE tonight!"

Anonymous said...

Nothing for me today. Thanks
Carol
ottersL@pacbell.net

Quilt n Queen said...

Not...a.....one......not feel'n too lucky!!!!

kathytypestoo said...

okay, that's the last time i let my husband pick the words! he just doesn't seem to have the fabric mojo :) One more word today to make three total!

anniesmom06 said...

I hung MISTLETOE in every room in the house!!!!

Darlene B said...

I hope to catch my DH under the mistletoe!! dsb448@att.net

Stephanie said...

5 words down....20 to go! Don't get caught under the 'MISTLETOE'!

quilting queen said...

kissing under the mistletoe

Unknown said...

wow...i got three words today!!!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Deck the Halls with Mistletoe! I got two!! lol Thank you so much for featuring me today! :-) And thanks for the fun! Love the Fig Tree pattern! Have a happy day!

Shannon said...

How cool another word. That gives me three!!

Anonymous said...

Now I have some mistletoe to add to my marshmallows...

Laura said...

Well, I have two words total. I'll keep DRUMing away and try not to be a SCHROOGE about it. (it really is fun!!)

TexasWren said...

The poems were all so good-I would have had trouble picking too!

The Jelly baskets looks just like a couple of my Grandmother's. Nostalgia attack! ;-)

Deb said...

Oh my goodness - I got three words today - Deck the Halls with Berries and Mistletoe!!

Stacey said...

two words for me today, thanks

Rhanda said...

What I'd do for a kiss under the mistletoe! :)

jenashford said...

No words for me today, so I'm still at 3.

Jessica said...

No words for me today either!

Hand Quilting Nana said...

The Mistletoe is hung and I'm just waiting!

NickiLee said...

While waiting to cross off some more words I guess I just stand here under the MISTLETOE waiting for my honey.

Gladys said...

Hi! One more so that makes five now! Thanks! It´s a fun game!!

Rachel said...

It's Mistletoe Monday! My count is 4 words in 4 days!

I'm still working on mailing my Christmas "greetings" so my friends and family don't think I'm a "scrooge"!

annemarie said...

One word today - slow progress for me.

Bridget B said...

Sure hope scrooge doesn't stand under my mistletoe. Had 2 words today.

Mama Pea said...

None for me today but I have a total of 4 already, so no complaining here.

Thanks!

Vicki ♥ said...

Ohhh.....nothing today but there is always tomorrow :) Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Just one word today.
Julie
jaaverill@aol.com

Aleisha said...

No words today...but I have 5 total :)

Анастасия said...

only one word :(

Анастасия said...

oh, no! two words!!

spot said...

Oh, boy, two words today. I'm using mistletoe to deck the halls.

Kathryn said...

NOne for me today. Kathie L in Allentown

Anonymous said...

It's WINTER so where is the MISTLETOE?
bevvreeland@yahoo.com

Sara said...

Another word today! YEAH!!!!

laurie said...

One word today - that means 2 total! A little at a time.

Lauren H said...

Yikes! Not a single word today! Holding at 4 total.

dollquilter said...

One more today. Sure is slow going. Linda

Narelle said...

No words for me today so I remain at 6 so far. :)

SandyN said...

No words for me today sad face

Sandyn

Kimberly said...

I think I got two words. My computer is down and my list is on my desktop. I didn't print it :(
I am using my daughter's computer.

Unknown said...

One more off the list - time to deck the halls.

Pat said...

Two more today. Greetings under the mistletoe.

Cal Dream Squirrel said...

Thanks for picking my poem in the finals... and congrats to the winner! I'm up to a total of three words... woohoo!

Deborah in Atlanta said...

Well, not a word at all today. The anticipation is almost as much fun as reading your posts and looking at some of the comments as I scroll down. dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I was hoping for a "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree with "bubble lights," "tinsel," and an "angel" on top but I got one stable instead.

PatAnderson2104@cox.net

Val Laird said...

I'll have to be patient with my words!

QuilterMary said...

WOO HOO - got 2 words today!

Micki said...

I know a few scrooges...Yes, that was my word for today. Slowly but surely, I am getting them.
Micki

Unknown said...

oh, what a wonderful poems, compliments. no words today

Karyli said...

Holiday GREETINGS knock the SCROOGE right outta me!

kerrykatiecakes2 said...

One word today! Happy to see my name on today's blog roll - hope some folks will drop by for a visit today. I have a giveaway going so it's a good time! I've been visiting the blogs each day and really enjoying it!
Hugs,
Kerry

Leila said...

Three words today - I am on a roll!

Jude said...

One word today making a total of five.

Peggy said...

okay i haven't got one word today but there is alway tomorrow!!

Dawn said...

Love the poems, they sure are good. twow ords today...
Hugs Dawn x x

Truffle queen said...

Wow - I'm REALLY not going to the "boat"!! Two words in four days! Wheweee! But what fun!!

Christine M said...

My youngest son Nelson helped me play bingo today and he got to cross off one word. That now makes a grand total of two words!

Brita said...

No words yesterday or today, drat! Guess I'll get all the rest tomorrow and the next day, right? LOL! This is fun, thanks!

Celine said...

WINTER is back! I am up to 4 now! Great.

Anonymous said...

HOORAY, finally I have a word and a very special word it was. Stable the place where our Saviour was born.
Beth in California

Carla said...

Day 4 and the bingo caller is being a SCROOGE with the words for me. So far only 2 but maybe tomorrow will make it 3.

DeAnna Julie Dodson said...

"Deck the halls" just made me jolly
Fa la la la la la la la la
Next pick "angel," "bells" or "holly."
Fa la la la la la la la la
Or pick "magic," "star" or "merry"
Fa la la la la la la la
Or perhaps the "Sugar Plum" fairy
Fa la la la la la la la la!

DeAnna Dodson
MissWrite@sbcglobal.net

Kathleen said...

I got one word again today...
2 down, 23 to go...LOL..

STXLisa said...

No winter here on St. Croix, but at least it was on my list!

Janelle said...

Finally my first today - 'stable'!

bbninjas said...

Lets cut 'Mistletoe' with a golden sickle.
Another word!

Anonymous said...

first 2 words today...love the basket pattern!

Sharon@LoftyQuilts.com said...

I now have 5 words

Kerry Facey said...

Two more words today. Total of 5.

Mrs. JP said...

Wow, I'm keeping the faith because so far I have NO words!! There's still hope. This is still so much fun. Thanks, thanks, and ever thanks.

schmidt1016 said...

I give up.

Leslie S. in MN
esclante at comcast dot net

Kaye M said...

The poems from yesterday were great--very creative! I got 2 words today!

Anonymous said...

It feels like it's already here, but the first day of "winter" is a week from tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay...4 words so far.

Anita
anitamz53@aol.com

Grace said...

One more word today - that makes two!

Grace

Cindy Dailey said...

Mr. Scrooge riding on a reindeer with Jingle Bells, eating marshmallows is laughing because I only have 4 words.

Annette said...

Another word off the list...now I don't feel like a Scrooge.

Melissa ;-) said...

One more for me!!

Nancy Page said...

One word for today. Love the giveaway.

Have a super great day.

benbel said...

Deck the halls with plenty of greetings! It's Christmas!

Van e Chris said...

One more word for us today!
:)

Kerry said...

I ate berries under the mistletoe. That makes three.

SoozeM said...

No words for me today, a total of 3 all up!

Debra said...

5 down.....20 to go!

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