100 soldiers over there, not here... during this time of year.
100 soldiers without any family anywhere.
My friend, Veronica, found out about a group of 100 soldiers, currently in Iraq that don't have any family. She found out about them on Friday. And then she thought it sure would be nice if we sent them a card. She called her stamping friends (mind you, I wasn't at the TOP of her list - pfffttt! - She knows better now!) asking us if we'd like to donate 10 holiday cards each. Again, this was Friday (4 days ago!). Being the nosy person I am (it's really more the engineer wanting to solve problems, you know?), I asked her what she was up to. She told me about these 100 soldiers she had heard of. Then I kicked it into gear (after I chastised her for not coming to me first, of course!) and rallied the "troops" (Get it? :)). My dear, dear friends Michelle, Teri, Lori, Evalyn, and Veronica came over tonight and made cards. First, Veronica and I got the packs of 25 white cards and envelopes that Michael's sells (and they were on sale last week for $2.49 each)! Then last night I designed 5 VERY simple designs so that we could recreate them quickly and inexpensively and "flatly" (can't be too bulky for the military!). So, one layer cards... minimal embellishments .... I KNOW GLITTER :).
I'm so proud of these women... 100 cards... 1 hour 40 minutes. Can you believe that?
All of the cards were stamped on the outside, inside, and the envelopes were stamped as well! Evalyn even wrote inside some of them!
Here are some pics of our frenzy:
Card one:
Images: Stampin' Up!
Inks: Stampin' Up! Garden Green, Purely Pomegranate
Accessories: Sakura Quickie Glue Pen and SU! Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
It's hard to see but there is glitter (snow) on the tree branches.
Card two:Images: A Muse, Stampin' Up!
Inks: Versafine Onyx and SU! Green Galore
Accessories: Sakura Stardust glitter pen
The stars have glitter on them from the stardust pen.
Card three:
Images: A Muse
Inks: SU! Ballet Blue
Accessories: Sakura Quickie glue pen, SU! Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Card four:Images: Elzybells NA
Inks: Versafine Onyx
Accessories: SU! Markers, Sakura Quickie glue pen, SU! Dazzling Diamonds Glitter
Isn't he cute? ;)
Card five:
Images: A Muse, Stampin' Up!
Inks: Colorbox Chalk Lime Pastel,
Accessories: Sakura Quickie glue pen, SU! Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, SU! Red Glitter
My friends are so awesome. I mean we just organized this yesterday morning. Yes, Monday morning. It's December - everyone is busy this time of year yet my friends took time out of their busy schedules to come take part in this. This is why I love them. At a drop of a hat... thank you ladies. It was truly my honor to spend this evening with you!
100 soldiers.We can not begin to thank you for all that you do for our country, our families, and the world. May this small gesture find you in good health and good spirits. There are many more than 100 of us thinking about you today. Peace.
8 comments:
Wow! You and your friends did an awesome job!!! All cards are beautiful and I´m sure those 100 soldiers will love them! TFS!
wow, Geeta...that is wonderful of y'all to do! The cards look great-bet it was a fun time!
Geeta, I truly admire what you and your friends did for the soldiers. You have touched their lives, and mine by your example.
Your project totally rocks! You did an awesome job and the cards are gorgeous! Way to go!
thanks geeta, for rallying up the troops and letting us stamp all these wonderful cards at your casa (house) lol
I had a great time working on the cards with you all. Thanks, Geeta for letting us use your house for this.
Amazing Geeta!! Great job you guys, helping keep up the morale for those lonely troops over there missing their homes!! So cool you cranked all those adorable cards out in such a short amount of time!!
Geeta- how inspiring! you are so amazing and kind to do this! I know they will appreciate it!
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