My handmade Christmas cards are finished and in the mail, so it’s time for the big reveal! There’s a point every year when I look at my sketches and think, This is the dumbest idea ever! Then I shrug my shoulders and finish them. What else could I possibly do? Buy cards? Send photo cards? Skip the tradition altogether?
Nope.
This is always the scary part. Here it is! *gulp*
And the inside –
Because we all need to break out of our snow globes to enjoy the magic of Christmas, right?
There was only one person who guessed correctly – Linda Seccaspina with SKIING!
The other two were picked out of a hat.
Daya and Unbound Roots won!!!
THEN I PICKED ANOTHER ONE!
Emma from the Emma Edit!
Send your addresses to my email at susielindau @ gmail.com and I’ll send you a card.
Be sure to check out the winners’ blogs!
Now, I’ll don my straw hat for a well-deserved nap and hope only sugar plums dance in my head. Peace and joy to all and to all a good night!
Are you ready for the holidays?
Susie Lindau's Wild Ride 
JIngle on, Susie! (Now if I can just get he snowboard moving faster down the sand dunes HAHA).
Your cards are a marvelous creative way to cheer the holidays – and much appreciated for sure!
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Thanks so much, Phil! I just have to make them. It’s like writing or breathing. Ha!
It snowed 5 inches in Breck last night and more is on the way, although sand dune-boarding looks like FUN!
Have a fabulous holiday!
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your choice of abrasion with sand or frost scrapes with snow HAHA.
Merry Merry to you and yours! (and paw waves!)
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Your cards are beautiful Susie! Excellent work again! 💕❤️🎄❄️🎄❄️
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Thanks so much, John and for all your support through the years. Merry Christmas!!
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Same to you all Susie!
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*wild cheering*
I actually fell over when I saw my name. Amazing!
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You should play the lottery, Daya! Merry Christmas!
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It’s wonderful!!! I love the theme. Have a wonderful Christmas, Susie, and an amazing New Year!
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Thank you so much, Michelle! Have a marvelous Christmas too!
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Now we’ll all pay more attention to what’s happening in each of your 2018 posts, so we can make better guesses about next year’s card. All the best of the season to you, Susie.
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The best to you too, Anneli! And thanks for all the blog love! I bet someone will receive one of your fabulous quilts this year.
Merry Christmas!!
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Good grief. I’d never have the patience to do all of that. Your cards are amazing and I’m glad you continue to make them a priority. Good for you.
Patricia Rickrode
w/a Jansen Schmidt
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I AM INSANE!!!! But don’t tell anyone….
Have a Merry Christmas, Patricia! And be good to yourself!
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The card looks awesome! 😁. Thank you, I am very happy I have won one 😁. I will send you my address in a bit 😁
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Thank you so much! I always breathe a sigh of relief when they’re finished. Ha!
Thanks for participating. Merry Christmas!
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Beautiful cards, Susie! Your talent always amazes me. Sorry I guessed wrong, but when I find the long-sought source of the Coosawhatchie River myself and become famous, you’ll be sorry. And again, Merry Christmas.
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Be sure to blog about it, Al! Ha!
Thank you so much and for being a part of my Wild Rider community! I should make T-shirts or hats… BOMBER JACKETS!!
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Love these cards Susie. How very talented you are. Warmest wishes for a wonderful festive season. xo ✨🎄
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Thanks so much, Miriam! So nice to see you! Merry Christmas!
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And same to you Susie. Nice to be here … Cheers 🙂
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I LOVE this year’s card! Brilliant and beautiful. You captured the likeness of each family member. Very talented and special. Merry Christmas, Susie, to you and your family!
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Thanks so much, Lynn! That’s my biggest worry.
My whole family is in town so I’ve been off the grid. I hope you had the happiest of Christmases. Happy New Year!!!
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Susie!!! I can’t believe I won! I never win anything!!! Thank you so very much. I very much look forward to getting your card. You’ve made my end-of-the-year feel pretty lucky. Hopefully it carries over into the New Year. Thanks again. 🙂 xoxo
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Oh, and I’m wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy your ski trip with your family. 🙂
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Thanks so much! I hope you had the happiest of Christmases. You should play the lottery!
I can’t believe it’s the 29th! I’ve had a wild holiday hosting the family!!! They’re still sleeping, so I snuck onto my computer. Ha! Yesterday was my daughter’s birthday.
Congrats on winning! I’m sending it out today. It’s a New Year’s card now. Ha!
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Whoa whoa whoa whoa! Such a magical crusade!
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Thanks, Uma! Yep, had to break out of the snow globe to enjoy a little family time, like everyone this time of year. Ha!
Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, Susie!
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I am in awe of your creativity Susie. A very merry Christmas to you. Xxx
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Thanks so much, Marge! I used to be a medical illustrator back in the day. I hope you had the Merriest of Christmases! (((hugs)))
I’m catching up today while my family is sleeping!
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Hi Susie, yes I did and hope you had too. All the best for a creative e and happy New Year. xx
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Very nice! Enjoy your holiday Susie 😀
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Thanks so much, Jennifer! Like every year after Christmas, I vow to draw the next one in July! Ha!
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I was THE only one that said skiing? LOLOL You have got to be kidding me LOLOL… I got my card and cherish it along with the others.. Love you much and the best to you and yours… always..
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I know! It was the obvious choice.
I’m so glad you got it, Linda! Sending love and (((hugs))) to you!
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much love sent back..:)
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Took me a minute, (I thought you were all surrendering 🙂 ) … but then I got it … brilliant!!! 😀
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Ha! I wanted there to be a little mystery in wondering what the heck we were doing. Thanks so much! I’m just catching up after a Wild Christmas!
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I love your card! Always so beautifully creative. Hoping you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!🎄
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Thanks so much, Susan! I should make them in July so I can really enjoy my holidays, oh, and write a check instead of buying presents for my kids. Two things that will never happen. Ha!
I hope you did too. My family is still sleeping here in the mountains so I’m finally catching up. Sheesh!
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You always make everything Merry & Bright!
Merry Christmas Susie and a Happy Healthy New Year doing all things that make you happy ❤
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Awwww! It’s always such a treat to “see” you, Lisa! The very same to you!
I am finally catching up after hosting everyone for a Wild Christmas and my daughter’s birthday yesterday. Whew! It’s going to seem too quiet on Jan. 2nd!
Happiest of New Years to you!!!
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I’m looking forward to a little quiet time or shall I say out of the kitchen time.
Happy New Year to you and yours as well!!
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So much talent! Hope you had a Merry Christmas, and here’s to a Happy New Year!
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I missed your comment, Phil! Happy New Year to you! Thank you!
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These are so awesome!! Every year you do such a great job! Hope you had a great Christmas and that the New Year brings you some more Wild Rider adventures!!!
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No one but Linda guessed skiing because that’s what you do all the time. When I saw the first photo, I thought you were all looking for Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.
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p.s. nice card, as always, Susie. Next year I’ll know not to guess skiing. I didn’t guess this year to give everyone else a chance.
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Awww! Thanks, Ted! I hope you had the happiest of Christmases. Happy New Year, my friend!!!
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Hahahaha! You crack me up, Ted! That could be next year’s card. 🙂 Happy New Year!
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Wow nice card!
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Thank you, IK! I always swear to make them in July, but I doubt that will happen this year either!
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Your cards are always awesome, Susie!
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Thank you, Hook! Your little blue icon always brightens my day! Happy New Year!
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