How about a game of bingo?

[scrappinmama]

For the month of November we thought we'd take some time to reminisce about one of our favorite upcoming holidays here at Visual Designs by Chris. I have great memories from my childhood all revolving around my family holiday traditions. Now I have the joy of passing that along those traditions to my own family! I'll bet you have some favorite memories and traditions, as well, and we're just dying to hear about them!

Here's how the game will go:

1. You will pick 15 words from this list of 31 words (see below).

2. You will send an email at VDBCBingo@gmail.com with your 15 words. Also, please include your Forum name in the subject line. Deadline will be November 1st, with the first word called on November 2nd. So don't wait, get your list in today!

3. Everyday you will need to check back to this original post in this thread, and see if one of your words are called! All words called will be updated in this original post, So, it will be up to you to come back here and check! I will usually call a word a day, but you never know when I might call it. So you will need to be on your toes and check in frequently! Who knows, there might be more than one word on some days!

4. Once all 15 of your words are called, post on this thread. The first to post, calling BINGO, will win! (We will verify the winner with your selected words that you emailed! There can be no tie, because the winner will be determined by the FIRST PERSON to post on this thread calling BINGO!)
That's it! This is one of those "must be present to win" games... you have to call Bingo yourself in order to win, so it's up to you to keep checking!

So send in your bingo words right away and prepare for a heaping helping of family fun along the path to BINGO! Who will win? The suspense will grow daily!

1.Angel
2.Carols
3.Candy cane
4.cookies
5.December
6.Frostbite
7.Gingerbread
8.Gift
9.Holidays
10.Holly
11.Icicle
12.Magic
13.Mistletoe
14.Mittens
15.Noel
16.Ornaments
17.Presents
18.Reindeer
19.Rudolph
20.Snowflakes
21.Sleigh
22.Snowman
23.Santa Claus
24.Stocking
25.Sled
26.Scarf
27.Tree
28.Thanksgiving
29.Turkey
30.Winter
31.Wonderland

Called Words:
18. Reindeer: First word called. Good luck everyone!
01. Angel: A must for the top of every tree. :)
27. Tree: is one of the most popular traditions associated with the celebration of Christmas.
13. Mistletoe: Hanging mistletoe over a doorway during the holiday season is a tradition around the world.
16. Ornaments: A F.W. Woolworth brought the glass ornament tradition to the United States in 1890.
12. Magic: Seems there's always a little Magic around Holiday times
17. Presents: An early source of gift-giving comes from St. Nicholas, who was remembered for his charitable giving. Often on his feast day parents would leave small gifts of chocolate or fruit for their children. His feast day slowly came over time to be associated with the celebration of the Feast of the Nativity on December 25th.
06. Frostbite: is the medical condition whereby damage is caused to skin and other tissues due to extreme cold.
23. Santa Claus: I bet about everyone has this one!
28. Thanksgiving: How many of you have been waiting on this one?
15. Noel: The word comes from the French word Noël meaning "Christmas"
05. December: My Favorite month of the year. :)
09. Holidays: Is everyone ready for these?
26. Scarf: Time to grab your scarf ladies. It's getting chilly out there!
04. Cookies: Our 15th word. What's your favorite?
10. Holly:Holly, Ivy and other greenery such as Mistletoe were originally used in pre-Christian times to help celebrate the Winter Solstice Festival and ward off evil spirits and celebrate new growth.
02. Carols: What's your all time favorite?
20. Snowflakes: Can't wait to see them flying around here. Can you?
07. Gingerbread: Don't you just love the smell of this baking?
03. Candy Cane: I have two dogs here that make it impossible to add them to my Christmas tree :)
21. Sleigh: Ever wondered why reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh? Reindeer were possibly selected as Santa’s mode of transportation because they live in the arctic while Santa is said to live at the North Pole. Thus it makes perfect sense for the reindeer to pull Santa’s sleigh.
25. Sled: a vehicle with runners for sliding
08. Gift: a voluntary act which does not require anything in return.
24. Stockings: And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care....
30. Winter:is the season with the shortest days and the lowest average temperatures.

[ChrisDurnan]

Wooohoo!! Thank you Karen for hostessing!

First ten that post in this threadthat they sent in their files to join will receive a free file.

Enjoy!
Chris

[rlovew]

I sent in my words- this should be fun.

Rebecca

[Kristen in MO]

Mine are in!

[frilly-scrapper]

Already got my words sent in, too! haven't played scrapbingo in ages.. fun fun!

[alicewest]

My lucky words have been sent! alicewest, salem or

[Dreamin]

I was hoping someone would host a Christmas Bingo!!! Those who know me know I LOVEEEEE Bingo, so of course I'm in. :D
Sending my words in a few!

[Ger76]

I have ent mine :)

[scrappytaz]

Yay!! I sent in my words. :)

[Tigger56]

Just sent the bingo words in. Wanda

[peggy404]

I just sent in my words for bingo
peggy404

[scrappinmama]

Can't wait to get started. This is going to be so much fun!! :)

[love4kids99]

My word list is on it's way!!!!
Jessica

[scrappinmama]

Please remember to include your forum name when submitting your words :)

[bzyPTmom28]

Just sent out my words--should be fun--thanks for hosting!

[Lynn Barwald]

Hi! I just sent in my Bingo words! Yippee!!!

[Robin]

sent in words

[rpcrafter]

Sent my words in. This will be fun.
Renae
Rpcrafter

[BECKYW73]

sent my in, first time I have played BINGO this way.
Beckyw73

[skybluepink]

I just sent in my words.

[dsagara]

Sent my words in. Good Luck to everyone!

[amaraob1]

haven't played forever but sent mine in too! yippee!

[scrappinmama]

Everyone be sure and check your email. There just might be a goody in there. :) Also wanted to let you know about an email I just received from Chris. The winner will get the QMC next quarter comped. Jan-March 2009 AWESOME huh?? Is it November 2nd yet? I'm ready to get this ball rolling!!!!

[Raven]

My words are on the way. Oh my November is almost here.

[debbieb]

I just sent my list in.... let the game begin. I love playing this game.
Debbie

[Pam Z]

You girls are fast. I just sent my words in. Thanks for having a Bingo game. I'm sure we will have fun. Pam

[memrybug]

I'm in! Sounds fun.

[becky]

This sounds like fun!!! Just sent in my words.

[*ScrappinKitty*]

Yippee! I just sent my 15 words!

[wordperfectqueen]

I have mine sent in. YEAH First time I have tried this game...

[Sharon in Tx]

My list was sent!

[Kirst]

I've just sent my words too, this sounds like it will be fun.

[luv2bmamaw]

Have had a bit of delay..but got my words in! May not be top ten..but still this will be fun-I love this game, Love the Holidays! And, I see a few familiar players! Welcome ev1 and GL2U!! Thanks, Karen, for hosting this, you'll do a fantastic job!!!:)

[Julie]

I just sent in my Bingo words!

Julie

[MamawAnn]

This is so exciting. I am looking forward to playing. :) Good Luck everyone!!!

Hugs from MamawAnn :)

[ChrisDurnan]

Wow this thread filled up QUICKEROO!! Yahoo!!
Thanks everyone for jumping in. Now I know Karen will be waiting for the first word to call. And it might be a long wait.

I am off to wally world. Then I will be back to sort out some prizes.
Enjoy!
Chris

[scrappinmama]

Yes Chris, it is filling up fast and I love it. Sitting here with my list beside me, just itching to start calling that first word. So far we have had 54 people sign up. Great huh? :) Have you ladies got those daubers ready?

[Games]

Sending my list. Thanks everyone for playing, Chris for everything, and Karen for hosting. :cool: (looks like me Dentist visit)

[Kathea]

My list is in :) Thanks!

[scrappinmama]

And I'd love to hear some of your family Holiday traditions. :) Have any you want to share?

[sarahwms]

This sounds like fun! My words are in....my dauber is ready....


WHAT's TAKING SO LONG?????

[Sandra from NC]

And I'd love to hear some of your family Holiday traditions. :) Have any you want to share?

Our most recently started tradition is having my MIL and SIL over Christmas eve. We attend our Christmas Eve service at church, they spend the night and we open our presents in the morning :). It is so much more fun to have them here. DH is a dud on Christmas morning - lol. We started this the Christmas after FIL died and will continue forever as far as I'm concerned :).

[cincpa]

I just join the forum and saw this. It looks like so much fun. :D I've sent in my 15 words.

[scrappinmama]

Nice to have you aboard cincpa!

[scrappinmama]

This sounds like fun! My words are in....my dauber is ready....


WHAT's TAKING SO LONG?????
That's what I want to know! :) I'm ready! :)

[scrappinmama]

Our most recently started tradition is having my MIL and SIL over Christmas eve. We attend our Christmas Eve service at church, they spend the night and we open our presents in the morning :). It is so much more fun to have them here. DH is a dud on Christmas morning - lol. We started this the Christmas after FIL died and will continue forever as far as I'm concerned :).
Sounds like fun and wonderful of you to share your holiday time with them. We generally go to my daughters on Christmas Eve. DH loves playing Elves with my son-in-law. They have a ball putting together and playing with all the toys. :) Plus we have the added treat of getting to see those eyes light up on Christmas morning.

[cincpa]

Nice to have you aboard cincpa!


Thank you for the warm welcome. :)

[rlovew]

And I'd love to hear some of your family Holiday traditions. :) Have any you want to share?

We had many tradditions growing up. Some of them we still keep today and others have gone more by the wayside as we move more. My favorite that we still do when we are with my family for Christmas - which we will be this year. Everyone is coming here and will hear my husband preach his frist Cristmas sermon- is our stockings. We all sit in a circle (which started out with 5 of us and grew to 7 as my little sister and brother were born- and now if everyone is home would be 15) and starting with the youngest we take out 1 item and tell a reason that it reminds us of God. For example a piece of candy miught remind us that His word is sweeter than honey and we need to be digesting it regularly, or a piece of fruit may remind us of the fruits of the Spirit, or an apple specifically can remind us of the 3 parts of God with its 3 parts, or can be cut in half sideways to show a star and remind us that a star sat over the place where Jesus was born. The trick is that once someone use a reason for something we have to use something else. If anyone is gettting stumped we will all help them (along with the little ones).

Rebecca

[rlovew]

Our most recently started tradition is having my MIL and SIL over Christmas eve. We attend our Christmas Eve service at church, they spend the night and we open our presents in the morning :). It is so much more fun to have them here. DH is a dud on Christmas morning - lol. We started this the Christmas after FIL died and will continue forever as far as I'm concerned :).

I always find it more fun to have more people around on Christmas morning.

Rebecca

[grandmastoy]

mine is sent in.this will be fun!!!

[ChrisDurnan]

One of our family traditions is

Christmas Crackers which aren't really Crackers. they are little round packages they look like toilet paper rolls with wrapping paper around them. Which we each pull on eachothers ends and they pop and then there is a paper hat inside, usually a joke, and maybe a small toy (like a cracker jacks toy from years ago) So then to add to the craziness we all wear our paper hats around the table and have some mahvelous pictures of such. So this is something else I should dig out to post.

But it is lots of fun and met with lots of merriment. Now my husbands family also does them. Little traditions have infused themselves between the families.

I'd love to hear anyone elses traditions.

Enjoy!
Chris

[rjjfulton]

First time player, looking forward to it! My words are on the way!
Jennifer

[scrappinmama]

That's a wonderful tradition! Thanks for sharing. It would also remind the children of the real reason for the season. :)
We had many tradditions growing up. Some of them we still keep today and others have gone more by the wayside as we move more. My favorite that we still do when we are with my family for Christmas - which we will be this year. Everyone is coming here and will hear my husband preach his frist Cristmas sermon- is our stockings. We all sit in a circle (which started out with 5 of us and grew to 7 as my little sister and brother were born- and now if everyone is home would be 15) and starting with the youngest we take out 1 item and tell a reason that it reminds us of God. For example a piece of candy miught remind us that His word is sweeter than honey and we need to be digesting it regularly, or a piece of fruit may remind us of the fruits of the Spirit, or an apple specifically can remind us of the 3 parts of God with its 3 parts, or can be cut in half sideways to show a star and remind us that a star sat over the place where Jesus was born. The trick is that once someone use a reason for something we have to use something else. If anyone is gettting stumped we will all help them (along with the little ones).

Rebecca

[joanberrie13]

I sent my words...Need some fun to distract me from my broken laptop!
joan

[scrappinmama]

You poor thing! Hope the laptop is repairable. I sent my words...Need some fun to distract me from my broken laptop!
joan

[Tammy]

Just sent in my words! Best of luck everyone :)

[scrappinmama]

Sounds like fun. Id love to see some pictures! :)
One of our family traditions is

Christmas Crackers which aren't really Crackers. they are little round packages they look like toilet paper rolls with wrapping paper around them. Which we each pull on eachothers ends and they pop and then there is a paper hat inside, usually a joke, and maybe a small toy (like a cracker jacks toy from years ago) So then to add to the craziness we all wear our paper hats around the table and have some mahvelous pictures of such. So this is something else I should dig out to post.

But it is lots of fun and met with lots of merriment. Now my husbands family also does them. Little traditions have infused themselves between the families.

I'd love to hear anyone elses traditions.

Enjoy!
Chris

[scrappinmama]

If you haven't got your words in, be sure and do it asap. Time is running out :)

[movielady]

:DI love bingo...count me in. I just sent you my words

[caribbeannikki]

How fun, I've never done this before. I just sent my words in, can't wait!

[luv2bmamaw]

Okay-yyyy... gettin' closer-- got my luck dauber, my lucky glasses...(an not to mention my lucky bloo----s on!!!:D) I am set and ready!! LOL!!!

[scrappinmama]

LOL Hope it works for ya!

[militarywifemomof2]

you have mail.

[Sandra from NC]

Is it time yet? Is it time yet???? ;)

[luv2bmamaw]

I feel like you, Sandra! Let's get this party started!!! ;)

[Games]

Hopefully better than the other one, right Sandra? :( I love this kind of bingo, not patient enough for the real game. :D

[scrappinmama]

Can't wait to get started here ladies. I'm as anxious as you all are! :)

[TiggersMom]

I can't wait to play a game of Bingo that is all about my favorite holiday!!! Good luck everyone :)

[Lynn Barwald]

Were we supposed to get confirmation that you have received our words? Is there any way you can put out a list of names who you know are playing? Thanks! Can't wait to get started!:)

[Kathea]

Thanksgiving is always at our house. I've cooked the meal for about 10 years now. I do the stuffing, gravy, potatoes, yams. The rest of the family bring turnips, onions, carrots, and squash. We have way to much food and way to many desserts. Most are homemade but my MIL will buy a few pies to...so we have way to many desserts to choose from. We watch the parade and football all day. The Christmas tree goes up the day after Thanksgiving.

Christmas is ongoing. We start in July with my sisters family. We have a Christmas in July event. A big turkey dinner, decorate a tree, wrap presents etc. A week before Christmas we drive to Maine and celebrate with my SIL and her family. Lots of cousins etc. Christmas eve is spent with my inlaws, BIL and my family of 4. We have a meal together which varies and the kids get to open one gift. Christmas day is the same 7 of us from the night before as well as more extended family. We start the day with my family of 4 reading Luke 2, and celebrating Jesus's Bday. The kids open their stockings. We have sausage rolls for breakfast (cresent rolls wrapped around Jimmmy dean sausage links). Then we all get dressed, and all take turns opening gifts. We do a smorgasbord of food, and eat off and on all day long. The tree comes down the day after Christmas so that its down for Calebs bday on the 28th.

New Years is always an evening at home. We order chinese food and watch the ball drop in New York.

[scrappinmama]

You are on the list Lynn. You haven't received anything from us? Try looking in your spam box. Sometimes if yo dont have the address in your address book, it goes there. You should have gotten 2 emails from us.
Were we supposed to get confirmation that you have received our words? Is there any way you can put out a list of names who you know are playing? Thanks! Can't wait to get started!:)

[Colleen W.]

Just sent my words. This is going to be fun!

[scrappinmama]

I agree! :) 2 More days and we can get this party started. :)

[Sandra from NC]

Hopefully better than the other one, right Sandra? :( I love this kind of bingo, not patient enough for the real game.

LOL - hopefully Ginger but I think there are more playing over here :eek::cool:.


Kathea - your holidays sound like so much fun!!!

[luv2bmamaw]

:eek:............................................. ....:D

[scrappinmama]

The deadline is tomorrow. Everyone have their words in?

[scrappinmama]

Last day for signing up ladies. Better get those words in. The game will begin tomorrow. :)

[luv2bmamaw]

Woohoo!!! Today is the day! Everyone ready? Okay, scrappinmama...start your ball rolling machine up...and call us a word!!! I'm so-ooo ready! :cool:

[scrappytaz]

She must be sleeping still. :rolleyes: Please wake up and call the first word. We have waited so long for this. ;)

[9kids]

ready and waiting............:)

[scrappinmama]

And let the game begin! :)

[scrappytaz]

Whoo-hoo, doing the happy dance. :D

[luv2bmamaw]

HA! Happy dancin' with ya, Taz!! Don't have the word, but got the name for it!!! ;) I Love BINGO!!! Thanks Karen!!!!

[scrappinmama]

Well one out of two isn't too bad. :) You are welcome. I've really looked forward to this.

[Julie]

When will the words be posted? Am I looking in the wrong place? They are not on this thread which is where I was sure it said to look.

[scrappinmama]

The words are posted on the first message in this thread, directly under the list of words you chose your list from You can find it here: http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102

[Sandra from NC]

Yippeee - I have the first word called!!! Off to a blazing start..... :D

[Lynn Barwald]

Yay! Bingo has started! Good luck everyone! I don't have the first word, but I sure am psyched about playing!:)

[scrappinmama]

And how is everyone doing today? Did the second word help you any? Chris has been generous enough to give us a file for our first "First to post" Challenge. :) I sent out a file to everyone for signing up. The first person to post a picture of a project in the gallery, using that file (Home for the Holidays) , will receive this file: http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/store/product.php?productid=16158&cat=0&page=1&featured
Can't wait to see what you come up with! Good luck everyone!!!

[Valleyscrapper]

I have 1 out of 2 so not bad for a start. ;)

[luv2bmamaw]

I havw just the thing...now if I can load it.....lol

[cropangel]

guess you are trying to get us motivated to use those files...I will use it soon just scanning my computer at the moment as it is being not fun.

I so far have one word..:)

[luv2bmamaw]

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t39/MAPowell58/DSCN1558.jpg




This is one of my cards (5X7), I'm sending out this year-- didn't add or take away anything-- the file speaks for itself! Thanks Chris-- I love this one!

[scrappinmama]

It's a beautiful file. Just kind of anxious to see how everyone uses theirs.

[scrappinmama]

We have a winner!!! Beautiful Melody! :)

[Robin]

OK i am 50 - 50

[bzyPTmom28]

Whippee! I have both words--I NEVER do well in Bingo, so maybe my luck is changing. Beautiful card--I've been gone all day so missed out on the excitement.

[luv2bmamaw]

Wtg, Bzy!!! I only have one so far---GLEV!




HAVE A GREAT EVENING!!!:D

[cincpa]

Your card turned out so pretty Melody. I really like it !! :) I think I might do that for my cards this yr too. I have been so busy with trying to get stuff done for a birthday and a baby shower so I haven't had time yet to use this file.
I have 1 out of 2 words so far, this is fun.

[scrappinmama]

I keep meaning to start my cards, but just haven't gotten around to it yet.

[luv2bmamaw]

Thks, Cindy!
"O' Christmas tree, O' Christmas tree... you was not o-on my li-ist.."!

[scrappinmama]

Now what is the holiday without a Christmas tree? What were you thinking girl? LOL

[LindaC]

SNAP!:( I haven't gotten one word right yet!! Dang!

[scrappinmama]

Better luck next time.. Maybe you'll have the next one.

[luv2bmamaw]

HA! I was thinkin' what goes UNDER it!!!!!!:D

nobody is hardly posting----How ya'll doin' out there with these, so far???

[frilly-scrapper]

i didn't know we were supposed to be replying to the words getting called.

i've not had much luck with the words so far. LOL I'm hoping i'm gearing up for some major wordcallin' though

LOL

[ChrisDurnan]

I am working on files for more prizes. :-) Should have them to Karen this week and then Karen can do as she wish with them. :-) So stay posted.

Enjoy!
Chris

[scrappinmama]

Never can tell what I have up my sleeve... :)

[rpcrafter]

I'm batting 500 after 4 words called.

Renae

[cincpa]

I have 2 out of 4 words now. That's usually how I do in regular bingo. So close but not close enough. :D

[Julie]

I'm doing pretty good. 3 out of 4 words so far. Cool!

Julie in Indiana

[sarahwms]

I'm doing pretty good. 3 out of 4 words so far. Cool!

Julie in Indiana


Me too! Now if I can just continue to mark them off...

[luv2bmamaw]

:) WTG, Gals! I'm still at 1 of 4----I could have sworn I have been a good girl this year!! HA!

[scrappinmama]

Just added a new word. Good luck everyone! :)

[Sandra from NC]

:) WTG, Gals! I'm still at 1 of 4----I could have sworn I have been a good girl this year!! HA!

I'm 3 of 5 so I've been a little better than you - lol.

[scrappinmama]

It's not hard to be a better girl than Mel LOL She pulls that innocent act, but ya better watch her :)

[Robin]

Well I am at 2 out of 5 words. SLLLLOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW start here.:confused:

[Lynn Barwald]

I only have 1 for 5! That's pretty bad, but that's just because I haven't chosen any of the Christmas words and that's all that's been called. :( I don't celebrate Christmas, but I do celebrate Thanksgiving! Maybe some of those will be called soon too.

[scrappinmama]

There you are Lynn! I've been wondering where you've been hiding. :)

[Lynn Barwald]

Hi! Yeah.. I've just been quietly waiting for some of my words to be called.. that's OK.. I'm not quiet much, so this may be a good thing!!! LOL!:D

[rpcrafter]

Still batting 500 after 6 words called.

Renae

[scrappinmama]

That's what had me worried. You aren't quiet normally LOL
Hi! Yeah.. I've just been quietly waiting for some of my words to be called.. that's OK.. I'm not quiet much, so this may be a good thing!!! LOL!:D

[scrappinmama]

50% is pretty darn good if you ask me! :)
Still batting 500 after 6 words called.

Renae

[rpcrafter]

I'm not complaining. This early in the game that is pretty darn good.;)

Renae

[movielady]

I only have 1/2 of the words called too.....No Complaining here....
Lisa

[Kathea]

2 out of 6 here...

[luv2bmamaw]

Ohhhhhh, we're flyin' now...keep 'em coming, Karen!!! [4 of 7]

[luv2bmamaw]

It's not hard to be a better girl than Mel LOL She pulls that innocent act, but ya better watch her :)



AWwwwww... don't be naughty, now Karen...'someone' is a watchin' close this time of year!;) [..and I know him, personally...LOL!!!!] So, ya better watch out!!





> hmmm. this makes me wonder if we could possibly come up with come christmas icons..????

[Raven]

I must have picked the wrong words. LOL I've only got 2. Good things more are going to be called.

[sandmar15]

Ok girls you haven't heard from me yet. I had 6 out of 6 till today I now have 7 out of 8. I just love this game
Sandi

[scrappinmama]

WOw! You're doing great! :)

[scrappytaz]

I only have 3 but it's still early. :)

[luv2bmamaw]

That's right, Taz..hang in there, GF!! ;)

[scrappinmama]

Posted a new word for you. Look for a challenge coming up later today. :)

[Valleyscrapper]

I have 5 out of 9 so far. Tht's good for me.

[Dreamin]

Looking at 5/9 here also, can't complain. :p

[Robin]

Well so much for choosing the least obvious for me. I have just 3 here.

[Games]

Wow, :eek: I have 5 words.

[scrappinmama]

How about a brand new file for this challenge? :) This file will be part of a Bonus collection that will be an extra added bonus for those that purchase the Jan-March QMC during the first week of December, but 2 of you have a chance to get it now. How about that? Thank you Chris!!! (This file will also go to the winner of Bingo)
Ok Ladies, here's the details:
The first two of you that post a layout or project in the gallery, using one of Chris's files will receive this file.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/krkrump/BonusFileFAMILY.jpg
One,Two,Three GO!!!

[KellyS]

I just posted a pic of an ATC I made using Chris's pumpkin file.

Here is the link:

http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/showthread.php?t=149


KellyS

[scrappinmama]

Congrats Kelly!! Cute!!! Sending you a pm.

[scrappinmama]

Now who's going to be next? :)

[rpcrafter]

Back to batting 500 again. Still fairly early though. Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday. It is time with family without the Christmas stress. So I had that one.

Renae

[Lynn Barwald]

I only have 3, so this game of Bingo is not going well for me. But, I sure do love Thanksgiving! I usually have 20 something people for a feast. One year I had 29 people from 11 different countries. It was cool. My family is very international!:)

[rpcrafter]

Wow Lynn, that is really cool! We usually have around 25 people, all from the same metro area. Totally not international, not even national. However this Thanksgiving, we will be international but not together. My mom and brother will be in Germany for Thanksgiving this year. It will feel odd without them. We also lost my Uncle this spring, so that will feel odd and sad too. We will just have to remember our many blessings and those the departed left with us.

Renae

[Lynn Barwald]

I totally know what you mean, Renae. I lost my Mom earlier this year. I'll never get over that and the first holidays without her are pitiful. But, I am blessed in so many other ways.:)

[ChrisDurnan]

Did we get winners of both prizes for the mid-Bingo Challenge Karen? I only saw Kelly .

Congrats to Kelly!

[scrappinmama]

Kelly is the only one so far. We're still waiting on the last winner.

[Dreamin]

Here's a card where I used a file.

[sarahwms]

I have eight of the words so far....I'm at a scrapbooking retreat this weekend and forgot my list! THANK GOD you e-mailed it back to me!! I just went thru and highlighted the ones I have and re-sent it to myself!

[Valleyscrapper]

I'm up to 7 now. This is good for me. ;)

[luv2bmamaw]

Oh darn it! Been busy with grandson's 1st birthday-- and totally forgot to post one.. congrats to the winners!!! Keep up the good work, ladies!!:)

[Dreamin]

You ladies still have time to post a project! Me being me :p posted the WRONG card, it was in the wrong folder! I'm not home to repost, soooooo " On your marks, get set....POST!" :D

[bzyPTmom28]

I just posted a photo of a card I made using Chris' flowers and bee file. I think this will work for the link; http://www.visualdesignsbychris.com/forum/album.php?albumid=12&pictureid=58 Did anyone win the 2nd prize yet? Does this qualify?
Have a great day and keep those great Bingo words coming!:cool:

[scrappinmama]

That works! Great job!! Congrats!! sending you a PM

[sarahwms]

I'm on a roll....I've gotten 10 so far! Keem 'em coming!!! (Pretty Please???)

[rpcrafter]

Sarah, you are on a roll. You go girl!

Renae:)

[scrappinmama]

Sarah you are doing great! :)

[Sandra from NC]

WOW Sarah! You are doing great! I thought my 8 was awesome - lol.

[KellyS]

I still have only 5. My luck has to change soon, right? Right? :)

KellyS

[scrappinmama]

You'll catch up. :) Just hang in there!

[scrappinmama]

I just called our 15th word. Good luck everyone!

[Kathea]

I have 9 words 6 to go. I knew I should have made time to check the boards yesterday :) Congrats to the ladies that posted their cards :) Great file Chris...

Okay back to taking care of Manda with the flu bug :(

[Sandra from NC]

I just called our 15th word. Good luck everyone!

Ooooo - GREAT WORD!!!!

(yes, it is on my list :D)

[Robin]

didn't help here. I have 4 words!:(

[rpcrafter]

Wow, we are flying thru the list. I can't believe we already have 15 words called. I'm not doing so great, but it is still a lot of fun.

As for my favorite cookie, will it is snickerdoodles. Yum Yum! I used to come home from school and the house would be filled with the smell of fresh baked snickerdoodles. ahhhhhh!

Renae

[ChrisDurnan]

I miss fresh baked goods at the holidays! I would eat them when I was little and then the next week feel like I had the stomach flu. Ever year I had the stomach flu the week after the holidays til the diagnoses me with Gluten intolerance. I miss my grandmas Chocolate haystack concoctions. Or how about those magic dream bars on the back of the sweet and condensed milk cans. These had to be the easiest. my Mom would let us make those because it was all just layers and then in the oven. Ahh fond memories.

Two years ago I made a 6x6 album for my family. Each one got a little album with recipes from the family. Some of the recipes from England. Some from Southern Arizona. Some from Danish grandmother. Just lots of fun. I must admit I did it digital because I had so many to put together. And I did it by downloading free quick pages from around the web. I was very short on time, but everyone loved it.

[scrappinmama]

What a great Idea Chris. Family recipes are something I think everyone would love. I may have to do that this year. :)

[scrappinmama]

Our goal is to have this finished before Thanksgivng. Chris and I both know how busy it is around the holidays, so decided it would be best to call 2 words daily. Wow, we are flying thru the list. I can't believe we already have 15 words called. I'm not doing so great, but it is still a lot of fun.

As for my favorite cookie, will it is snickerdoodles. Yum Yum! I used to come home from school and the house would be filled with the smell of fresh baked snickerdoodles. ahhhhhh!

Renae

[scrappinmama]

Chris and I have been chatting and came up with what we think is an awesome idea. We've decided to give a Biggest Bingo Loser award. Here's how its going to work:
First someone calls Bingo.. Then we will take the next 3 posts, each person needs to include how many words they have on their list that has been called. Out of these 3, we're going to take the one with the least amount of called words and award them a prize. How's that sound?? :) Here's the prizes they will receive:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/krkrump/CD00187_300.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/krkrump/CD00146_300.jpg
Gosh I hope I explained this ok. Does everyone understand? Any questions?

[ChrisDurnan]

So it may be worth it to have the lowest amount of words..hmmm.. So now I know some are begging for you not to call their word. Have to wait til someone calls BINGO before you can post how few words you have.

Woohoo!

Now this is a special kinda Bingo Player!!

[Dreamin]

Well that's a good thing, since I'm stuck in a rut!! :p

[scrappinmama]

Now tell me that isn't a twist? You never can tell what we're up to around here, can you? :)
and BTW. I forgot to post earlier. I found some awesome cookie recipes! Check this out:
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/christmas/cookies/favorite-christmas-cookies-and-bars/?sssdmh=dm17.346227&esrc=nwthg6_09_6&email=660498731

[movielady]

8 down 7 to go.....
Lisa

[sarahwms]

I have 11 so far...only 4 more to go! I guess I'm SOL on the fewest number, huh? C'mon...call my last 4 so I can win SOMETHING!!! LOL!

[frilly-scrapper]

oh awesome prize! Either way it's a win/win.

[joanberrie13]

Okey-Dokey10 words! This is where it gets tricky.I get close and then someone ELSE calls :eek:BINGO:eek:

[Kirst]

Thank you for the link to this site, I have just spent an age looking around it and checking out the recipes for other things as well as cookies. I'm in Scotland and my family loves being in America in the run up to Thanksgiving, even going around the stores like Walmart is great, full of different, exciting looking things we never see over here. It's early I know but I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving when it comes.:)

Kirst


ps - I've only got 5 words - sob, sob










Now tell me that isn't a twist? You never can tell what we're up to around here, can you? :)
and BTW. I forgot to post earlier. I found some awesome cookie recipes! Check this out:
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/christmas/cookies/favorite-christmas-cookies-and-bars/?sssdmh=dm17.346227&esrc=nwthg6_09_6&email=660498731

[scrappinmama]

Glad you enjoyed the site. There's several of those recipes printed out ready for me to use this year. Makes you hungry looking though. :)

[cincpa]

I have 10 words so far.

[MamawAnn]

But one of my favorite carols would be Silent Night and another one is Away in a Manger. I'm sure I will think of a lot more later ;)

[Kathea]

5 words to go!

[luv2bmamaw]

"Oh Holy Night" is one of my FAVS, but I like all of them, as 'tis the Season!!


5 more to goooooooo.. keep, 'em rollin', Karen! You're doing a great job!! With great prizes, too!

[luv2bmamaw]

Thank you for the link to this site, I have just spent an age looking around it and checking out the recipes for other things as well as cookies. I'm in Scotland and my family loves being in America in the run up to Thanksgiving, even going around the stores like Walmart is great, full of different, exciting looking things we never see over here. It's early I know but I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving when it comes.:)

Kirst


ps - I've only got 5 words - sob, sob


Kirst! Scotland! How wonderful to have a scrappin' friend so far away!
Would you care to share some of your recipes over this way? It would be fun
to see! Thanks!

[scrappinmama]

Yes Kirst please share :)

[Robin]

I love almost all of the carols so I am naming my all time favorite song - "Mary did you know" oh and I ma now up to 6 words.

[MamawAnn]

Nope I really don't care for snow so I didn't have it :( The weather says we could have some this weekend :( Not good :(

[Kirst]

Kirst! Scotland! How wonderful to have a scrappin' friend so far away!
Would you care to share some of your recipes over this way? It would be fun
to see! Thanks!

I'll try to find some nice traditional Scottish ones, but it will probably be next week before I get them done.

Kirst

[TiggersMom]

I love "Silent Night" particularly as we sing it at midnight on Christmas Eve. It seems so magical to me :)

4 words to go!!!

[rpcrafter]

I love all of the carols! Caroling is a huge tradition in our household. On Christmas Eve, we carol around my in-law's neighborhood. We are expected at many of the houses and it has become part of their traditions for us to come as well. Many of the folks are elderly and alone, so it brightens their night. A few are handicapped and don't get out to experience much of the spirit of Christmas, so we bring it to them. It really makes my heart feel good. My children absolutely love it! It can be quite cold, as we live in Colorado, but you don't seem to notice when you are spreading good cheer.

Renae

[scrappinmama]

It would be hard for me to choose just one. They are all beautiful. My DH collects records and is making me some CD's from some of the really old ones.
I can't wait to start playing those around the holidays.
BTW I just called a new word. Better check it out!

[rpcrafter]

Yummy gingerbread! My daughters and I make and decorate these EVERY year. It is the one holiday cookie that we consistently make every year.

Renae

[ChrisDurnan]

Well folks I loaded Christmas song player to my blog for when people visit. If you have a song and artist you want me to add let me know. I enjoy the holiday music when I am working on holiday projects. You can chose to select it or not. But thought I'd post it.

http://visualdesignsbychris.blogspot.com/

[Sandra from NC]

You've all named some of my favorite carols!!! I just love Christmas music. Last year two radio stations started playing Christmas music on Nov 1 and I was so looking forward to it this year... and they didn't :(.

I love snicker doodles too but haven't made them in a while.

I also love making sugar cookies and rolling them out to cut with cookie cutters. My 14 YO son loves to have his friends over to decorate and eat them. It's becoming a tradition at our house - lol.


OH and I only need 4 more :D.

[9kids]

Sigh....I still need 7 more.

[Faith]

:( But, I just got to win... I've got 7 to go... is there still hope????

It's just me Faith

[Dreamin]

I have soooo many favorites! When my Dad was in the service he dedicated this song to my Mom ( who was expecting me)

"I'll be home for Christmas" by who else Elvis! :)

My other favorite is by Faith Hill..."Oh Holy Night"
You can hear it & others here:http://www.rhapsody.com/faithhill/joytotheworld

[KellyS]

One of my favorite Christmas carols (other than the traditional ones) is "Suzy Snowflake" by Rosemary Clooney. It is such a fun song and I have loved it since I was a kid. An off-beat carol my sister and I like to sing is "Percy the Puny Poinsettia" by Elmo & Patsy (famous for Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer). It is a quirky little song about a lonely flower.

BTW, I am at 8 words so far.

Kelly

[scrappinmama]

But you can't forget, if you don't bingo, you still have a chance to be a winner :)

[luv2bmamaw]

Thanks, Kirst-- we'll be looking forward to it!!;)

And Renae! that sounds like so much fun and heart-warming to go a caroling!
Wonderful, just to read about it, I can only imagine the true feelings that goes with it!! Thanks for sharing.....:)

I made a new thread, telling about your awesome music, Chris-- but I'll say it again---I love, love, love it!!!!


.....btw-- 4 more words to go!

[cincpa]

"Oh Holy Night" is one of my FAVS, but I like all of them, as 'tis the Season!!


5 more to goooooooo.. keep, 'em rollin', Karen! You're doing a great job!! With great prizes, too!


Oh Holy Night is my all time fav too. I love all of the older Christmas music but I listen to all of it. :)

I need 4 more words.:)

[Kathea]

I think Silent Night and O Holy Night are my favorites. Caleb sang a fun song at school one year called Gospel Bells sung to the tune of Jingle Bells that was a fun new one for me.

Still 5 words to go...

[luv2bmamaw]

WTG, Cindy!!!! You are gettin' close!!! GL2U!!

[amaraob1]

How sad is that?!
This was the first time that I have played, and now I cannot find the words that I submitted - sigh!
Add it to the airheaded list today!
Have fun gals! -Amara

[cincpa]

oh, I'm getting close...I only need 3 more words.:D

[memrybug]

My very favorite Christmas CDs are by Jim Brinkman and Kenny G.

[Dreamin]

I'm down to 4, better than I thought! :eek:
I'm helping chaperone DD classes on a field trip to St. Louis tomorrow, celebrating my birthday in Nashville Saturday, & Soccer tournament there Sunday! Whew, I'm already tired :p Anyway, early CONGRATS to the winners!!

[TiggersMom]

Two words to go! I'm now typing with my fingers crossed LOL

Donna

[TiggersMom]

Amara,

I don't know if this will help, but if you can search through old emails, my words were emailed back to me in a reply from the email address: vdbcbingo@gmail.com. Maybe you can find it that way????? Good luck :)

Donna

How sad is that?!
This was the first time that I have played, and now I cannot find the words that I submitted - sigh!
Add it to the airheaded list today!
Have fun gals! -Amara

[scrappinmama]

Have you lost your list? I just emailed it to you. Hope this helps!
How sad is that?!
This was the first time that I have played, and now I cannot find the words that I submitted - sigh!
Add it to the airheaded list today!
Have fun gals! -Amara

[ChrisDurnan]

Thanks Karen for being on top of it!!

[scrappinmama]

Glad to be of help. I'm trying to get out the winter clothes today, but just happened to take a break and check the forum out. Glad I did! :) We can't have a bingo player wordless now can we? :)

[Robin]

well this is a sad state of affairs here. still have 7 words to go

[Games]

I'm not going to win this one with 5 more words to go. Oh well, it is fun.

I thought I'd share an unusual Christmas tradition with the DH family. After opening gifts and eating a wonderful meal we have some simple family fun. We play a game that DH great grandma came up with. It involves 1 or 2 mouse traps and ping pong balls. We set the trap(s) in the middle of the living room floor and toss the ping pong balls at it. The fun part is the trap throws the balls back at us. This makes for some great laughter. This really isn't anything to do with Christmas and could be done anytime but it is what we do. The grandma(s) loved to have us all there laughing.

[scrappinmama]

That really sounds like fun. And something everyone would enjoy. May have to do that with the family this year. Thanks for posting that.

[ChrisDurnan]

One of our traditions is Friends for New year's. We celebrate the holidays with family and don't worry about running around or buying holiday gifts for friends. Because we have Christmas with our friends on New year's eve. So they get all the great after Christmas holiday deals that can be found. And we get to have two Christmases and not worry about missing anyone on the day of Christmas.

We also play trivial pursuit. Guys vs Girls. And everyone brings their own decks. Any trivial pursuit they can come up with. Including the friends or the cheers deck. Which fall under the entertainment choice. The girls always win. We have a friend who is a sports buff and she kicks the guys butts every time. So we have about 10 decks of cards and you can choose from any deck the color that matches your roll. no matter the topic. It's alot of fun. Alot of fun! Most here trivial pursuit and they roll their eyes. But everyone loves it. And we start at 9 and play til midnight. Whoever has the most pie wins. The girls are 4 years running!

Okay I am off to do some crafts with the little one!!
Enjoy!
Chris

[Dreamin]

I like the after Christmas with friends celebration! We try to squeeze so much in a few days before, we're rushing around like mad. It's perfect since we spend New Year's Eve here at the house with friends anyway!:D

[Valleyscrapper]

Well I'm down to needing 4 now. This is close for me.

[sarahwms]

My DH's family (aunts, uncles, cousins, there's about 30 of them) "exchange" gifts on Christmas Eve....sorta! Everyone buys and wraps a $10 gift. When you put your gift on the table, you pull a number. Whoever pulls #1, gets their choice of gifts...they open it (and if they like it, try to hide it, so that no one remembers what they got!). Whoever pulls #2, gets their choice of the gifts on the table (surprise!) or the gift that #1 got. #3 goes next and gets the choice of #1's or #2's gifts or a surprise....and it keeps going! If someone chooses "your" gift, you get to choose someone else's or a new one. You can only lose your gift three times and then you can keep your final choice! Oh yea, at the end, #1 can choose again (since they didn't have a real "choice"!)!

The first time we did it, I was REALLY confused...but it gets to be funny seeing everyone trying to hide their gifts and the conniving they do...."Honey, you take away that gift and choose that one and then..."

[Games]

Hey Chris do you use the horse one? My friends and family won't play the horse one with me anymore.

[scrappinmama]

In our family, we call this Naughty Santa. It's one of the highlights of the season for us. Everyone enjoys it! :)
My DH's family (aunts, uncles, cousins, there's about 30 of them) "exchange" gifts on Christmas Eve....sorta! Everyone buys and wraps a $10 gift. When you put your gift on the table, you pull a number. Whoever pulls #1, gets their choice of gifts...they open it (and if they like it, try to hide it, so that no one remembers what they got!). Whoever pulls #2, gets their choice of the gifts on the table (surprise!) or the gift that #1 got. #3 goes next and gets the choice of #1's or #2's gifts or a surprise....and it keeps going! If someone chooses "your" gift, you get to choose someone else's or a new one. You can only lose your gift three times and then you can keep your final choice! Oh yea, at the end, #1 can choose again (since they didn't have a real "choice"!)!

The first time we did it, I was REALLY confused...but it gets to be funny seeing everyone trying to hide their gifts and the conniving they do...."Honey, you take away that gift and choose that one and then..."

[Valleyscrapper]

Woohoo, down to needing 3. Keep um coming.
Robin

[9kids]

I still need 5.

[ChrisDurnan]

Hey Chris do you use the horse one? My friends and family won't play the horse one with me anymore.

I do have the horse one. :-) And no one will play that one with me. I usually put the cards out with the others. We pretty much play any trivia cards. I think last year we had a box from genus, friends game, the equine trivia, 80s, 90s, Kids, sports And a few others. We really stack the deck one might say. So if you roll well you usually can answer the question.

I love doing New Year's with friends. it becomes a laid back evening of lots of stories and talk about the new year and everything we want to accomplish.

Enjoy!
Chris

[scrappinmama]

Up for another challenge? This is for Chris's soon to be released Months File. This is how it's going to work: Pm me with your answers to the questions below. The first two with all correct answers will receive this wonderful set of files!! READY... SET... GO!
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/krkrump/Months_150.jpg

1. What are the files included in the Bonus Pack for signing up in the first few days of
the 2009 1st Quarter QMC?
2. Who opened up a can of worms?
3. What's the problem Chris posted about her lime tree?
4. Who posted the Weight Watchers Potato Soup and Cake recipes?
5. Who had 16 Christmas Trees last year?
6. What are the files listed in the store under CARDS?
7. Who is hoping to make Microscope Slide Christmas Ornaments?
8. Who is making a special quilt for their husband to take to Afghanistan when he is
deployed?
9. Who's "Other Love" is glass and all things Beady?
10. Who's husband is preaching his first Christmas sermon this year?

[sarahwms]

WHEW!! That was close! I answered in the forum, and then went back and re-read....I deleted them quickly and PM'd you! Was I in time???

Only two more words to go.....

[rjjfulton]

If I did it right, I sent my answers as well. (that is a big IF)
I am down to 4 words to go

Jennifer

[bearilu]

Wow, I really must have been sleeping lately. I didn't realize there were so many postings in the forum. Does that tell you I need to get back into the swing of things? I love the "traditions" that I've been reading about the games and stuff for the holidays. It's nice to read how all of you have siblings and plenty of family to celebrate with. Wish hubby and I had that.

I'm also needing 4 words before being able to yell the magic word! Keep em coming.

Debbie Z

[rlovew]

I sent in the questions. I knew most of them or at least exactly where to find the answers. I guess I am paying more attention to things than I thought.

I only need 3 words.

Rebecca

[scrappinmama]

Although I recieived several pm's with the correct answers, the first two were.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!!!
Sarahwms and rjjfulton
Could you ladies please PM me with the file type that you need so I can get these out to you? CONGRATS!!

[ChrisDurnan]

Congrats guys!! And for those who didn't win I posted an offer I got in my email from snapfish for a free color photo book. So check that out.

And Karen.. give me the answers cause I am not sure I know them all.

Thanks everyone!
Enjoy!
Chris

[9kids]

Congratulations to the winners ~ this was fun:)

[scrappinmama]

1. What are the files included in the Bonus Pack for signing up in the first few days of the 2009 1st Quarter QMC?
Family Word Book
2. Who opened up a can of worms?
Chris
3. What's the problem Chris posted about her lime tree?
Limes turning orange..
4. Who posted the Weight Watchers Potato Soup and Cake recipes?
Sandra from NC
5. Who had 16 Christmas Trees last year?
Memrybug
6. What are the files listed in the store under CARDS?
1.Poinsetta Happy Holidays 2.Congratulations Cheerleader
3.Christmas is Love
4.Contemporary Holidays
7. Who is hoping to make Microscope Slide Christmas Ornaments?
Sandra in NC
8. Who is making a special quilt for their husband to take to Afghanistan when
he is deployed?
BelovedKeepsakes
9. Who's "Other Love" is glass and all things Beady?
Ger76
10. Who's husband is preaching his first Christmas sermon this year?
rlovew

[Games]

Congrats! 5 words left.:(

[sarahwms]

WOW!! THANKS everyone...I'm excited!!! This has become the first site I check when I log on....

[Sharon in Tx]

Well this is a busy thread. I sent in my words and then left town (unexpectedly) to help my Mom after she had complications from surgery. It's been a bit crazy since I've been back and I'm just getting to this new (new to me) board.

I'm pleasantly surprised to find I only need 3 more words!

[stampindaybreak]

I only had 8 words!:(

[scrappinmama]

I just called a new word. Maybe you'll have this one :) Good luck!

[scrappinmama]

BTW I LOVE your Avatar Sarahwms!

[Games]

Me too. :D

[cincpa]

Well, I've needed 2 words for about the last 5 words ago :) Close but probably not close enough. I keep thinking someone is going to be screaming BINGO pretty soon. :)

[sarahwms]

BTW I LOVE your Avatar Sarahwms!

Me too. :D

THANKS!! I have a shirt that says it too...my husband told me when he saw it that I could have another husband in my scrapbooking room and he'd never know it! Hmmm?!?! Nah....I wouldn't give mine up! He's a keeper!


ONLY ONE MORE WORD TO GO......C'mon....call "???"!!!!!

[MamawAnn]

Still need 4 :O Good Luck everyone!!! :)

[Robin]

still needing 5 here.

[TiggersMom]

BINGO!!!!!!

Donna

[bearilu]

Whoa....Donna screaming BINGO. Congrats!! Way to go.

Jeepers, and here I thought we were all supposed to be yelling Bingo at the same time. LOL.

Debbie Z

[scrappinmama]

I just checked and YES you have a valid bingo. WTG! Can you please PM me with the file type you need? I have several files to send you. :) You also have a membership to Chris's 2009 first quarter QMC. CONGRATS!!! :)

[luv2bmamaw]

WTG, DONNA!!!!!!! I still lacked 3 words-- I knew it was getting close!!
Thanks, so much for all the fun, ladies, and Karen for hosting this!! I love BINGO-- we'll have to have another game after the holidays are over, ok?
again-- CONGRATZ TO DONNA!!!!

[scrappinmama]

Thanks Mel. I've really enjoyed this. Hate to see it coming to an end. I'll have to try to do this again real soon! :)

[scrappinmama]

Don't forget ladies.. This is still up for grabs!