My dad is known as the Scrooge in our family. He’s not really a Scrooge – he makes Christmas dinner every year (and even made me one in August once), buys thoughtful gifts and will happily play silly games after Christmas tea. But since my step-mum died on Christmas Eve, it’s understandably not his favourite holiday. For years, we didn’t even put the tree up, although now that my little brother is old enough to understand Christmas the house gets decorated again. So when I decided to cross stitch all my cards this year, I knew my dad’s couldn’t feature any of your run-of-the-mill festive designs. Instead, I designed and then stitched the picture below, and even though it’s pretty simple I have to admit I’m really proud of it!
Now all I have to do is actually make it into a card.
Confuzzledom 
Aww that’s sad about your step mum and I can understand how Christmas is not the best time of year for your dad. But I love your card design! Sure he’ll love it! How old is your little brother?
Thank you. She LOVED Christmas.
My brother turned 8 in September.
LOL, that’s my mind of Christmas card 😉
I had a feeling you would like it!
This is PERFECT! Oh man, you should open up an Etsy shop!
Aww, thank you! I have thought about opening an Etsy shop but German law on selling stuff scared me off.
Oh yeah, I bet that could be tricky! Hmm.
I love this card 🙂 While I’m sure it is understandably difficult for him on Christmas, I bet he’ll like it.
Thank you. He’ll love it! I can’t wait to send it to him.
That is so awesome!
Thank you 😀
What a great card! Love it! I am sorry about your step-mom! I totally understand that Christmas is not his favorite holidays. Since my mom passed away my dad does not care for Christmas either.
I love this! (apart from your step-mum) So nice to hand-make all your cards this year too! I hardly ever manage to send any cards, let alone stitch them!
Thanks. I still think I might be mad for attempting to stitch all my cards!
So sorry to hear about your stepmum, but this card is so funny!
Haaa, that’s awesome!