Friday, October 17, 2008

Cards for our Troops

I've always wanted to participate in sending cards over to our troops but haven't had the time with E's treatment. I finally made the commitment to do 10 cards. It's not much but at least it's a start. Right now they're asking for holiday cards with BLANK insides so the troops can use these cards to send back home to their loved ones.


Knowing not everyone celebrates Christmas, I did 5 Santa cards and 5 snowmen cards. I figured the snowmen were pretty generic to use if someone didn't celebrate Christmas. The inside of the Santa cards say "Merry Christmas" and the snowmen cards say "Happy Holidays." I decided to jazz them up a little and use crushed velvet for the snowman's scarves and hats and for Santa's hat and coat.







I appreciate each and every member of our armed services for keeping our country safe. They put their lives on the line every day because that is their job. Thank you!

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Posted by Dana at 11:08 PM
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8 comments:

  1. Heather "Hev"October 17, 2008 at 11:28 PM

    What gorgeous cards :)
    They will be very appreciative because that is 10 extra smiles they can share these holidays :)

    Have a wonderful day!!

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  2. Niki EstesOctober 23, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    I love these! I really like the colors, scallops, everything. Beautiful job and they will be so appreciated!

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  3. travelingmamaOctober 27, 2008 at 12:40 PM

    Hey Dana! Thanks for your interest in the recipe I posted for sugar cookies! You can use whichever you prefer- vanilla or almond extract. Personally, I prefer almond!
    BTW- cute cards! I'm sure the troops and their families will love them!

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  4. Heather "Hev"January 1, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Wasnt sure where to put this so..... Happy New Year :)

    If you pop over to my blog I have something speical for you ok :)

    Honour Roll

    Hugs Heather

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  5. KristineMay 13, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Hi Dana :) So nice to have you drop in today, and thank you so much for the "congrats"!!

    What a great thing you're doing! LOVE all these Christmas cards - they are so beautiful and I'm sure the troops will LOVE having a beautiful homemade card to send home. I participated in Dawn G's cards for troops last year and sent in about 70 or so--it's amazing how many cards I found just laying around that I never gave away! LOL. It feels great to give to such a worthy cause. You are blessing each and every soldier who receives these cuties. :) Big Hugsxxx

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  6. RachJune 2, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    these are fantastic, i am sure that they are going to so appreciated. xx

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  7. KristineJune 3, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    Hi there! :) I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you so much for your comment on my ladybug invites :) I got another request for instructions so I think I'll go ahead and try to make a picture tutorial this week. I can let ya know when it's posted if you send me your email? Or I can come back here to leave another comment. They would be so cute for your little darling :)

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  8. Paula @ Organizing Tips For MomsJune 9, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    I love the snowmen cards! 10 is a good goal! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!!

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