2023
DEER DASH
Some cards are an uphill struggle and everything just seems to go wrong, but this card was charmed from start to finish. It seemed every little task just clicked. Or maybe after decades we’ve just ironed out most of the wrinkles.
This summer Keith crossed off the only goal on his Bucket List: get a Model A pickup truck. He is so delighted he wanted to include it in his Chrismas card drawing. We actually ended up featuring it in our holiday take on Door Dash.
Deer Dash is our imaginary gift delivery service venture, started with a group of bucks with ties to the North Pole — anything to help out an aging Santa, right?
As in past years, The Rat conned his way on to the card again. We don’t know where he got the money, but he gave us a huge tip when we delivered his gifts. We were so moved by his generosity, we memorialized the moment with this card. Unfortunately, when we went to spend the money, there was a problem. I am sad to say, we are now under indictment for passing conterfeit currency.
All that nonsense aside, I just love Keith in a Santa suit, and he just loves me with a big red Rudolph nose on my face. I have been wearing it for a week now and the sexual tension is palpable! We are headed on an imaginary honeymoon after Christmas. We are planning to ski the old pickup across Lake Michigan to visit the Model A museum in Hickory Corners. I told Keith the lake doesn’t freeze over but he thinks if we go fast enough we’ll be fine. We are looking for someone to feed and muck our deer herd while we’re gone. Any takers?
AND THERE’S MORE!
I did something special this year. I took photos of Keith and the card at various development milestones, from forming the idea to completion of the card. I also added a little narration to help you understand more of the story. You are in the right place. Click the rectangular button below to return to the Christmas Card Home Page, then scroll down to the bottom of the page to read this behind-the-scenes peek at the work flow process.
