Friday, June 11, 2010

Operation Write Home

I just found an amazing site called Operation Write Home.  To date, they have sent 441,232 cards to service members deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Now I know what to do with all the cards I make just for the fun of it!  Like this one I made for the Mojo Monday card contest.



Here are the basic "rules" in a nutshell:  NO GLITTER (it's a safety hazard if it gets on uniforms), 4.25 x 5.5 size (no need to send envelopes), make sure the inside has a light colored writing surface, don't worry about buttons, bows and other bulky embellishments as service members can mail cards for free.  There is also a place on their website where you can check to see which mailing center needs what type of cards most and deadlines for shipping seasonal cards.

I hope you will visit their site and, even if you aren't a card maker, donate money to cover their shipping costs.

6 comments:

  1. Oooh so cute! Great work with the sketch.

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  2. this is fabulous...great design and details...I too want to send cards to OWH...have a wonderful weekend!

    enjoy *~*

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  3. Your card is wonderful! I'm so glad you discovered OWH and played along in this challenge, hope to see your creations again soon! God Bless you :)

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  4. Beautiful card! Terrific combination of image, colors and textures. I'm glad you found OWH too!

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  5. Wonderful card for a wonderful cause. Thanks for sharing and thinking of our servicemen/women!

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  6. Great image for a guy card....this is just beautiful! Love the paper tearing too :)

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