Operation Write Home is a group of crafters from across America (and beyond!) who make handmade cards for deployed heroes so they can keep in touch with their loved ones at home! We serve all branches of the military in all deployed locations, including those stationed aboard ships.
We also make "Any Hero" Cards. News from the homefront—even from strangers—is a treasure to those far from home. "Hero Mail is great," says one Chaplain. "I go out and pray with the soldiers before missions and I hand out Hero Mail." Letters are distributed to those who rarely get mail, or to those most in need of encouragement the day the box arrives. "It helps to know that we are remembered!"The challenge for this hop was to create an Any Hero card and a Valentines Card (the next big holiday we are all frantically making cards for) I spent last weekend creating, and got so caught up in it all that I forgot to take pictures of the Valentines cards so I'm sharing two of my "Any Hero Cards instead. These cards were made with paper from K&Company's Army Collection and the sentiment is from The Angel Company's "God Bless America" set. It's got a bunch of sentiments which are just perfect for cards or scrapbook pages with a military theme and I'm giving one away today. All you have to do is leave a comment by midnight on the 15th and I will have my veteran pick a number at random to decide the winner. Don't forget to leave me a way to contact you and thanks for stopping by!
Now hop on over to see what Dawn has been up to! I "met" Dawn on the last OWH blog hop - you will love her blog!
56 comments:
Awesome hero cards ;D
Wonderful cards!!
great cards!
I absolutely love your cards. What a great thank you for the soldiers.
Your cards are just scrumptous. Just beautiful! I wish I could craft like this. Love them.
I love your patriotic cards! Lovely.
Oooh yummy - I love the big BRAVE card!!! Woohoo!!
Thanks for playing along on the hop!!!
I love Patriotic themes. The flag and heart card is fantastic! What an adorable sentiment. Thanks for the inspiration and for participating! And please Thank YOUR Veteran on my behalf for their service!
These cards are inspirational and I imagine when our heroes get them it brings a big smile to their face!!!
Hopping off...
Christine
I love how you did the hearts on the cards.
I love your cards. I think my favorite is the BRAVE with the heart above it. I think that sums it up. Great job.
Love your cards, they are just perfect for the troops!
These have a great vintage look! Brave is my favorite.
Fantastic cards! I love the papers you used and what an awesome sentiment! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a heartening venture. Here in Canada, the painting guild I belong to also creates and sends cards for our troops. They range from painted, thru to stamped and embossed cards in every style imaginable and are received with great appreciation. It's such a little thing we can do for our heroes!
~ Shelley
I love the any hero cards..beautiful!
Thanks for sharing your wonderful cards. I really like the sentiment in those heart shape.
Wonderful patriotic cards... love the red and white striped patterned paper!!! TFS!
stunning cards!
Beautiful 'Any Hero' cards! They will be much appreciated and loved. I'm going to sign up to follow your blog! I love your work.
I'm a cupcake maker too! Super cute cards! Thanks for supporting OWH!
Your Any Hero cards are Fantastic! I love that set and need to add it to my wishlist. Thanks for sharing!!
Very nice vintage look, great set of cards!
Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.
Super stunning cards. TFS!
Lovely cards.. very inspiring. Thanks for being part of the hop and for sharing your talent. Hugs, Peggy
wowzers!
love the vintage feel of your cards!
What great hero cards! I'm sure they will make the recipients very happy. The hearts are a great compliment to the Americana theme.
There are some lucky service people out there! Great cards....thanks for sharing them!
Kay, those big fat hearts are just super. What a great way to show the love the cards were created with--and all the love they will carry home from a hero far away!
Holly
I have to tell you, I thought for a moment I'd missed you, and I was anxious to make sure I'd visited your blog because seeing the blinkie on your blog is what inspired me to join the hop in the first place. Whew! Glad i was here earlier, but in the hop blur I forgot it was you? If that makes sense? :) (Remember I am a dork.)
I have to tell you, I thought for a moment I'd missed you, and I was anxious to make sure I'd visited your blog because seeing the blinkie on your blog is what inspired me to join the hop in the first place. Whew! Glad i was here earlier, but in the hop blur I forgot it was you? If that makes sense? :) (Remember I am a dork.)
Wow! These are both perfect!!! I love them and for such a great cause! God bless these efforts!!!
Stunning cards!!! I love the vintage feel to them and all the wonderful layouts!!! Thanks for the inspiration and for spreading such love and cheer to our troops far from home!!!
Hugs!
Carolyn
Your cards are wonderful. I love the rustic feel!
The Brave card is stunning. I really enjoyed looking at your cards and blog.
Awesome cards! What a wonderful crafty and supportive thing we can do for our troops! God bless them, and you!
carlagade [at] gmail [dot] com
wonderful cards.
I'll definitely have to get that TAC set.
{hugs}
M.E.
Awesome Cards!! Love them, great work!!
Beautiful cards!
Great cards! TFS
Great Cards! TFS!
Cynthia Ferenz
Fredericksburg, VA
stampindragon@verizon.net
Proud Parent of 2 Soldiers
Those are fantastic! I love the last photo, all I can think of is Brave-heart. Also my favorite movie. Woohoo! Thanks for sharing! I will follow your blog!
You have made a wonderful collection of cards!
Love your cards, the deep rich colors are my favorite shades. Thank you for sharing the Remembrance Poppies videos and the information your shared. I would love to see a two minute national time of silence here. I remember when I was young the Vets sold little red poppies but I have not seen that in years. Thank you for supporting OWH.
Awesome Any Hero Cards, sure to bring a smile to the face of the lucky hero to receive it. Thanks for supporting OWH. Hugs, Loni
Thank you for your story about how the Any Hero cards are used. Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing your gift for making cards!
~ky
http://bunnynest.blogspot.com
thank you! for supporting this event and creating such handsome cards.
paperscissors@live.ca
Beautiful work, I love the hearts on your cards!
What a great cause and awesome cards!
Great cards and I love your blog background and header!
fantastic cards and I'm sure the valentines were just as stunning!
Great cards! Nice job!
Awesome hero cards - I am a TAC Angel, too! But this OWH hop is so heartfelt! What better way to show your support than thru your creativity! Glad to be a OWH hop digi-neighbor! ~Michelle
These are just gorgeous. Love all the distressing...what a wonderful collection and a worthy cause. All we can do to support our guys and girls who are serving...and their families too is just wonderful. Good for you. Thanks for sharing.
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