I’ve been busy drawing, cutting, pasting and folding this year’s Christmas card. I think I’ve listened to almost every corny holiday movie between the Lifetime and Hallmark channel.
Every year has its challenges. In the past, I sent out my cards after more than sixty hours of work and they boomeranged back for more postage! Last year I had to add extra postage for weight. This year I thought I had it handled, but the post office was closed, so I couldn’t check the weight. I was about to throw them in the mailbox, then I decided to take them home just in case.
Some of my older cards. The newer ones are popups.
Good thing! I found a major quality control problem. This Santa’s elf has been overworked and hasn’t ever made a cent. There are four illustrations in this card and after I stuffed all the envelopes and glued them shut, I noticed one of the extra cards had duplicated illustrations. Danny and I were on the left and the right. What was I thinking? Another had Kelly and Courtney on both sides. GAH!!!! I had to open every card and check each one. Six cards were screwed up! Thank God I caught the error. They would have been super weird.
I’m blaming all of it on the Lifetime and Hallmark channels.
I would love to send you one of my homemade cards. Want to win one? Leave a comment and my husband, Danny, will pick names from a hat. On Friday, I’ll announce the winners and will link up their blogs.
Merry Merry!
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Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 
I was thinking about your homemade cards the other day! You are a better woman than I am, haha.
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So that’s why my ears were ringing! Wow! Thank you so much. I am just more insane, that’s all.
Thanks for entering Michelle!
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I always used to send out Christmas cards, but I’d hardly get any in return, so that discouraged me. So this year, I decided to not send out any cards. Not sure if that was the right move, but it did save me some work.
Happy Holidays! 🙂
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Oh no! Don’t give into the Grinch! I’ve cut back on the cards to my friends because of that, but I made 80 to send.
Happy Holidays to you! 🙂 Thanks for the tweet!
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I’m always happy to spread the #bloglove. You know that. 🙂
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You are the King of #bloglove! 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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That’s some holiday dedication ! Nice work !
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Thank you! It all started when I was first married 26 years ago. It has evolved from a simple illustration to a pop up card! I … just… can’t…. stop… myself!!!!
I’m so glad you entered!
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Glad you caught it. I don’t send cards out. I’m terrible at doing that type of thing.
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The thought occurred to me that I had pasted the innard skinnards upside down. I didn’t find any like that, but having duplicated drawings would have been awful!
For some reason, this tradition has really stuck. Thanks for entering!
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I’m sure it wouldn’t have been as awful to those getting them. You’re a wonderful artist. 🙂
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Oh thank you. You’ll see on Friday when I reveal the card and will be able to imagine the repeated drawings. My guardian angel must be exhausted! Its always saving me from myself. 🙂
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You’re welcome. Can’t wait to see it. Are you giving your guardian angel time off over Christmas? 😉
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I really truly hope so. I’m not foreseeing any more nightmarish goof-ups, but we never do! 🙂
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LOL!
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Aww. You should’a sent the weird ones anyway. Bwhahahaha 😀
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Ha! I was bummed at first since they take so long to make, but I use glue stick. It usually takes a few days to get it to really adhere to the point of tearing. I just pulled them apart and reglued them! 🙂
Thanks for entering!
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Going to pieces again this year, I see. Those are gorgeous, but could the eggnog/ warm rum punch mandated in winter mountains (with snowy views outside the windows) be partly responsible? (Noooo! Don’t blame the Christmas music and movies – they’ll say those are obviously hazardous and ban them for our own safety…no, you cannot have sharp scissors….)
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Ha! No spiked eggnog for me. I think I needed a day off to recharge. Maybe tomorrow!
Thanks for entering, Phil!
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You always make the cutest cards… I send some out but nothing like what you make!
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Thanks Emily! This project has gotten out of control…. 🙂
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Looks like the aftermath of my granddaughter’s sleep-over !!!
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I bet it’s a lot more fun!!!!
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They were a riot !!!!!!!
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I bet!
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That’s all amazing. I love sending out (and receiving) christmas cards but mine are letters… or something like it. But if my name comes out of the hat I’ll send you one back! 🙂
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Fantastic!
Thanks so much. I love the exchange too. I’m hoping I don’t have to make more… 🙂
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First time in years I’ve made or sent cards….this year….YES! I think you’ve inspired me…no…you have inspired me. Happy Holiday wishes to you and yours, Susie…and the rest of your Lindau crew.
Raye
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I’m so glad! It’s a simple feel good time of year and cards are part of the reaching out to others. It’s like a little hug.
Happy Holidays to you too! Thank you!
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I’m lucky if I remember to get cards on time to mail them, or remember everyone I want to get a card for. And, here you are making them by hand….lol Great stuff Susie! 🙂
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It puts it into perspective, doesn’t it? I am a crazy person. 🙂 I think I have an extra gene… One labeled, “GO!!!!!!”
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WOW! we made all our christmas gifts this year and Im so pleased with them!
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All of your Christmas gifts??? What did you make?
Great to see you!
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bacon jam, flavoured oils, fudge, cookies… its been emotional! x
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Did you change your blog? It’s not showing up in my reader!
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I’ve moved it to squarespace but its still http://www.laughteriscatching.com x
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I’ll be honest- I haven’t done Christmas cards in years (honestly, can’t remember the last time we sent them out) but I have respect for the folks who still send them. And even more mad props for the folks who make their own cards, rather than just purchase a box or two. You’re cool. I’d love to be on your Christmas card list.
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Maybe you will be! Danny will draw names tomorrow! It is a tremendous amount of work. I gave up my annual Christmas party, but the card tradition is alive and well!
Thanks so much for entering!
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I haven’t sent cards out in so long, I don’t even know where people live anymore. Perhaps I should just send them to strangers.
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You should!!! That would be hilarious. Send them to random people and don’t forget your brag letter.
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I still do cards, but they’ll be late this year! Or maybe I’ll save the cards for next year and just send the news. 🙂
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My Christmas cards have become New Year’s cards! I did my best, but they were too time-consuming. The year they bounced back, I know some didn’t get them until after. Tis the season!
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Even your mess looks like a beautiful project!~ Please put me in your hat, Susie, and happy holidays to everyone at your house too.
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Thank you so much! The contest is over, but you can find the card here – https://susielindau.com/2014/12/19/my-project-unveiled-for-all-to-see/
Happy holidays to you Abby!
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