Unusual Christmas Card

I'm looking for Christmas Cards that aren't your typical 'bloated santa', '2 demential tree', or 'overly sappy image of children'. Something with originality and character.

Try etsy.com. It is a sight where artisans sell their handcrafted items. You may find some really cool Christmas cards there. This is one of my favorite websites.

http://www.etsy.com

2009-09-23 11:51:46 by Josephine

In this episode, ex-greeting card writer David Ellis Dickerson tackles the question: why isn't there a card to say "With Sympathy on Your ...

Other than the usual gift cards, clothing, money, or cell phone/ipod. Something creative and fun that they will always remember!

a Flip video recorder! everyone seems to want these things

2009-11-28 16:46:01 by Sarah

I have only seen my Dad twice in three years. We only communicate via the mail through cards and photos and the only time I see him is when my sister's kids have goings on and he's only met my daughter, who is 3, once for about 2 hours at a party. This the type of person that I wouldnt' want to be left alone with as we had a very rocky past and I had a very abusive upbringing; however, he always sends money at Christmas or a gift card for my daughter. I feel obligated to get him something and send it (he lives 4 hours away) but I don't know what. Your thoughts? I did mail him a Christmas card.
His girlfriend is a fabulous cook and very crafty so I don't think he'd need anything like that.

I agree, just send a small hamper or something. Or even better send him a photo of your daughter with Santa. He ought to love that and it's not too costly.

2008-12-16 00:40:28 by Mom of One in Wisconsin

even after we broke up and I asked him to leave me alone. All the time he sends these greetings cards with his fucking cars on it.and with always the same sentence : Still upset! How would u react over this kind of insistent and unusual greetings ? I can't even send it back as he don't use to write his address on the envelope.

What a nut-job.

Good looking, stable, intelligent, smart, funny, non-clingy guys are hard to find.

Google him, find his address, put it on the envelope and
RETURN TO SENDER.

Personally, I'd address it like this:
Mr. Yhur A Freak
123 Main Street
His City, HS 12345

or
Mr. Ghetto Verit

At least you can be smart, secure and funny about it.

2007-12-15 08:05:59 by Lola

My Dad has never really been a Dad to me even though we lived under the same roof growing up. My Mom, even though mentally ill, did the best that she could and my Dad just paid the bills and kept food on the table. Other than that, we never really communicated. The last time that I saw him was four years ago when my parents were getting divorced.

Fast forward...I have a two year old daughter whom my Dad has only seen in photographs. He has sent me a Christmas card and wishes to see me and meet her over the holidays (he'll be in the area as he moved 400 miles away after the divorce was final); however, I don't feel comfortable having him in my home as he will be bringing his girlfriend also. Any suggestions on where to do this as I have a feeling that the visit will be breif. Perhaps a sit-down restaurant?
Guess I need to add that he was very abusive also...beat and verbally abused me as well as my Mother. I'm just not totally ready to forgive that just yet, therefore he's not welcome in my home. I'm willing to give him a chance....in a public place. I just don't know where.

Assuming you really do want to give your father a second chance despite the abuse you endured, I think your idea of a neutral location like a restaurant is a good one. However, I would suggest finding someplace where your daughter will be comfortable and entertained as well. If you're concerned about keeping her calm in a restaurant, it might make your visit with your father even more stressful. Is there a children's museum (or a park is you're in a warm location) where you can meet your father and still allow your little girl to play?

2007-12-10 11:56:22 by Mom of One in Wisconsin