I’m the type of person who sets my bar so high, I can’t see it without binoculars. Many years ago, I toured Patsy Ramsey’s house (Yes. That Patsy Ramsey) as part of the Historic Homes for the Holidays tour. Afterward, I took my decorating to a whole new level. And my life was ruined.
Then it happened again. *gulp*
Since Danny and I married, my annual Christmas card portrayed our family engaging in some kind of holiday activity. I would sketch something, ink it, and then take it to a printer. This process became a lot easier with the invention of computers and printers.
The problem? I’m always in search of a challenge. Dang!
On a fateful day a few years ago, I flipped through a Christmas pop-up book by Sabuda and was cursed again. This started a whole new level of insanity.
Last year’s card.
I was sucked into the vortex of drawing, slicing, cutting, pasting, and folding. This year, the pop-up mechanism was so strange looking, I had to refer to my prototype to fold it for the first 50. Yep. I’m producing a lot of cards this year.
Other examples of past Christmas madness.
So! Want to win one of these crazy creations? I have five cards to give away.
Guess what we are doing in this year’s card, leave a comment, and WIN!
BONUS! I’ll link up your latest blog post.
If I have too many winners, Roxy will draw them from a hat.
On your mark, get set, GUESS!
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Love, I admire and worship the ground mind and fingers are part of. I have many of your cards… Let someone new enjoy them.. They are collectors items.:)
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Ha! Thanks so much, Linda. Merry Christmas!
By the way, you are one of my oldest blogging friends. I’m sending yours out today!
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ahhhh.. *tears* thanks
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In the “Marching Card”, I think the Lindaus are on a mission to check off every item on their collective list – on Christmas Eve.
With a newly-acquired – and extremely reluctant – puppy in tow!
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You need to guess what we’re doing in this year’s card, Hook! But you are right on that one!
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Nice!
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I’m absolutely stunned by your artistry! The only one in our house who sends cards (or gets them) is the dog. And she’s not very good at making them herself (that whole opposable thumb thing…) What is your family doing? I was going to guess making a snowman, but I’m sure others have said that. So how about putting that last ornament on top of the tree?
Either way, I hope you all have a wonderful and perfect holiday, and a peaceful new year.
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Thanks so very much, Barb! If no one is close, I’ll put every guessing commenter’s name in the hat and draw a few!
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Your cards are TOO BEAUTIFUL to use.
So I’m going to frame it and hang it on a wall in our home.
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You have to guess what we are doing in order to win!
Thanks, Robin! Nice to “see” you!
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Great Post
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Thanks Mukul! Can you guess?
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Helping you make cards.
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Ha! That is a very good guess. Thanks, Mukul!
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welcome and Happy Holidays.
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Fending off coyotes, with Roxie in the lead!
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Ha! I LOVE it! Thanks for guessing, Maggie. Merry Christmas!
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I won one of your cards last year, Susie. It was so beautiful! You’re amazing. I’m guessing you’re skiing! Since last year’s season was pretty much a was because of your knee surgery.
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Thanks so much, Cathy! Last year really was a bust. I’m looking forward to 2016. Maybe we’ll ski together!
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That would be great! But I don’t do the chutes, so you’ll have to tame it down a bit for me…
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Don’t worry. I won’t ski any bumps or trees this year with a partially new knee. I’ll be glad to get out there!
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That sounds very sensible, Susie! We’re excited about all the snow we’re getting. I think it’s going to be a great season!
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I think you are on ski’s watching the coyote off in the distance while holding Roxie back. (You had a picture on one of your posts walking the dogs and a coyote off in the distance)
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Great guess! Thanks for stopping by, John!
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Roxie having a standoff with the coywolf?
Haha…not going to win, but I’m jealous of whoever does!
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Love it! If no one guesses, I’ll, I mean, Roxy will draw from a hat. Thanks Daya.
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Wow! That is impressive work!
Happy Holidays! =D
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Thanks, Jinxie! I forgot to label that first photo. That was last year’s card. If you guess what we are doing in this year’s, you could win one!
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These are so impressive, Susie. I can’t imagine the amount of work involved (and time!). I’m sure your family and friends cherish them. That would be one Christmas card I wouldn’t have the heart to ever toss.
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Thanks, Carrie!
Aren’t you going to guess what we are doing in this year’s card? That top photo is from 2014.
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I’m a terrible guesser. I’ll have to be surprised. 🙂
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You are an extremely talented artist! My guess is all of you on a dog sled with Roxie as lead dog and coyotes pulling from behind her.
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You never know! Ha! Thanks for guessing, Al!
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Perhaps Mr. Coyote will join the family in some manner….. snowshoeing or sledding? I’m always in awe with the talents some folks possess, and you Susie are one talented gal. Lovely display of your beautiful and creative cards.
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Great guesses. Thanks so much, Ingrid!
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Susie, is there nothing you can’t try or do? Wow! Nice work, it really is. 😀
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Thanks so much Attic-man!
That top card is last year’s. Don’t you want to guess what we are doing in this year’s?
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My guess is that you will be Wild Riding on motorcycles to bicycles to skis to sleds, etc. 🙂 Happy Day – Enjoy!
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That is great! You have a very creative mind, Renee!
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I thought of another jet packs to jet skis – ha!
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Excellent, Renee! Thanks!
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I love your drawings. I think you will be holiday Elves at the North Pole this year. (on skis, of course)
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Thanks, PP!
Love your guess! You will soon find out…
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You are really talented. Anyone would be thrilled to get a Christmas card from you. Merry Christmas, Susie.
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Thanks so much, Anneli!
That top card is from last year. Don’t you want to guess and try to win one?
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My guess is that some how you will incorporate your dad into your card…maybe he’ll be Santa. All of your work is beautiful! Your talents are endless.
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Awwwww! That is such a great idea, Lisa.
Thanks so much!
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I was wondering if we’d see this year’s creation. Really cool. (And so impressed you have/find/make time to do this..now I feel like such a slacker with my silk screened ones not done…again)
(JonBennet. Poor child. Is she destined to become local legend like frozen dead guy in Nederland?)
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Thanks so much, Colonist!
She is…
I’m afraid not labeling that top card deceived everyone into thinking it was the 2015 reveal. That’s last year’s card. *mistakes were made*
Do you want to guess what we are doing in this year’s? I’ll reveal it soon!
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Nope, knew that was previous one, but you hadn’t even given a hint of the new edition in earlier posts…oh, the anticipation….
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It’s got to be a skiing and/or snowboarding holiday. Whatever it is, I hope you have a great time.
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That sounds like a lot of fun too! Thanks for guessing, Anneli!
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The art fair in Wisconsin and your dad, skiing, and being outdoors. All good guesses. Your cards a work of art and love. Wishing you and the entire clan a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year. Peace on Earth.
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Thanks so much Clay! I wish you and yours a fabulous Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Really great work Susie! Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🙂
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