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Link to post about Holiday Mail for Heroes - cards for veterans through Red Cross

These Thursday posts list items and blessings received during the last 7 days, so if you’re looking for confirmation that your package or monetary donation was received, check in on Thursdays.

Many thanks to all our donors!
A special thanks to all of you who have been circulating our video Thank You - we’ve had so many ‘views’ now and will be getting many more people engaged because of your efforts!

1. Barbara G, Charleston SC……thank you so much for the cards with the heartfelt notes written inside. I know the soldiers receiving them will appreciate your kind words.
2. Marcia M, Ames IA…..thank you for the wonderful package of cards.  I appreciate the assortment of themes!
3. Mrs. Borchers, Hamilton OH…..thank you for the box of cards.  Love the pretty colors you used.
4. Karen Z, Gahanna OH, Thank you for the pretty cards, love the winter slide card!
5. Denise W, N Las Vergas NV: You are one prolific card maker!  Thank you so much for your BIG box of incredible cards!  What an amazing selection for our troops to choose from.  We appreciate your continued support and contributions.
6. Kathay P, Humble TX, your box arrived on JUST the right day…thank you, the cards are just wonderful!
7. Worldwin Extraordinary Papers and Yvonne B - thank you so much for the donation of envelopes!
8. Janine C, El Monte CA: Oh how I love your style!  You create such magnificent cards.  Such inspiration in that box.  I know our troops and their families will be delighted.  Thank you so much!
9. Students and teachers at Lakota Plains Jr, Ohio – Everyone did such a wonderful job on your cards, they will be so appreciated by everyone.
10. Patti T, Parma OH, thank you so much for your cards, I love your use of color.
11. Deb W, Columbia City IN, your cards and letter will be loved so much, Thank you!
12. Mary A, Hibbing MN, Such pretty cards, thanks so much !
13. Marilyn F, Sun City AZ - thank you so very much for the sweet cards, they will surely be treasured!
14. Ami E, Loch Sheldrak NY, your cards are so bright and cheerful, everyone will just love them.  Thanks so much.
15. Barb R, Arlington MN - your cards are so pretty, love the color combos you used.
16. Ashleigh B, Rockton IL - What an amazing job you did on your service project, the cards are wonderful and will be appreciated so much.
17. Pamela J, Duvall WA - your cards are so pretty, and the long letters will warm the hearts of our heroes, thank you!
18. TTBlogPost: Paula S, Stamford CT - your donation of envelopes, shipping funds and beautiful cards is so appreciated, thank you so much.
19. To all the Your Memories By Design and online cardmakers - wow and THANK you all! The box of cards is filled with so much goodness, bless you all!
20. Marilyn F, Sun City AZ - thank you so very much for the sweet cards, they will surely be treasured!

Vendor deals we’re grateful for:

Custom Acrylic Stamps
Rebecca at Imagine Stamps has the artwork for these cardsforheroes.org stamps shown below! If you’d like to order any for yourself, go to her website and email her to ask for whichever one you’d like, what your name is if you’d like to have the ones with a name, and she’ll email you the cost. It is much more reasonable than you’d imagine!

Agape Gifts: 10% discount on stamps!
Sandy R at Agape Gifts on eBay will give a 10% discount to customers who tell her they’re for cardsforheroes! She carries those awesome military stamps from Paper Inspirations as well as a great selection of all sorts of stamps.

Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators: ATG tape deal
An ebay seller, Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators (also comes through on ebay as Ty Products) has ATG tape at a really reasonable price (six 36ft rolls of 1/2 inch tape for $9.99) — if you purchase more than one box of 6, they give you a great break on shipping, so email the seller from the ebay site to let him know it’s for the cardsforheroes project.

Patriotic fabric swatches
If you’d like some fabric for making patriotic cards, send an email (link at right), and we’ll hook you up with Cheryl who saves the leftover pieces from projects she regularly creates. Fabric is a challenge for cardmaking, but it adds nice texture!

Got thanks to share?

We’d love to pass on the gratitude for donations, discounts, deals, cardmaking help, hosts of parties/classes—whatever makes it possible for you to do more for our heroes. Email us with your kudos!

Note: if you forget where this post is and want to return to these vendor discount links, you can always search this blog by clicking on the “Categories” at the right when you’re here; posts with these deals will be linked in there.

Link to post about Holiday Mail for Heroes - cards for veterans through Red Cross

These Thursday posts list items and blessings received during the last 7 days, so if you’re looking for confirmation that your package or monetary donation was received, check in on Thursdays.

Many thanks to all our donors!

1. Karen M, Santa Ana CA - a belated THANK YOU for your donation of cards AND for shipping help! Wow, you are absolutely awesome, and your whole workshop group too!
2. St Leo University…..thank you for the wonderful Any Hero letters sent to several shippers.  The troops will love them!
3. Carol M, WI, your cards are always a treat to see, such pretty work.
4. Robin A, Cincinnati OH…thank you for the package of cards.  They are beautiful.
5. Rose Mary, Temple Hills MD…..WOW! What stunning Christmas cards.  Thanks so much for sending them in.
6. Debbie F, Raytown MO…..thank you for the package of beautiful cards and stationary!
7. Brianne N, Fort Sill OK…..thank you so much for the wonderful Christmas cards. Thanks for hosting card challenges on your blog and card website too.
8. Susan B, Castle Rock CO…..thank you for the wonderful cards.  They are beautiful!
9. Neva H, Spanish Fork, UT, Thank you for the very pretty winter themed cards.  Love the snowmen!
10. Katie L, Miramar FL…..thanks for the wonderful package of cards and Any Hero notes.  Very pretty!!!
11. Julie, you and the 4H members of Cohasset MN rock ! Thanks so much for your pretty cards and the letter to our heroes.
12. Kim G and Emmanuel Fellowship Church, Uniontown OH - Thank you so much for your Christmas cards for our troops.  They will touch their hearts.
13. To the donor from Penn Yan, NY, thank you for the big box of cards, they are so pretty!  Let us know who you are so we can thank you properly.
14. Janet W, Sprinville UT - Thank you for your donation of lovely cards.  They will be greatly appreciated.
15. Lianna V, Huntington Beach CA -Thank you for your generous donation of cards!  They are fantastic!  I enjoyed looking at each one.  They are sure to bring smiles to many faces.  Thanks so much for the postage donation as well.  We appreciate your continued support.
16. Martha B, Santa Rosa CA: Thank you so very much for your gorgeous cards.  I loved admiring all of the various techniques you used.  We appreciate the postage donation too.  Thanks again for your continued support.
17. Denise W, N Las Verga NV, Thank you for your beautiful cards!  They are perfect as always, just what I needed.  You do outstanding work.
18. eserie, Scottsdale, AZ - thank you so much for the package of cards, and the postage donation is a huge help!
19. Fabre S, Holliston MA, bless you for the shipping donation!!
20. Pam P, Colorado Springs CO…….WOW! What a great box of cards.  They are beautiful!  Love the colors and thank you for the different themed cards.
21. Denise W, LeRoy IL……thank you for the package of cards.  I love the Any Hero card from Megan.
22. Eva M, Minnetonka MN - Ooh, such darling cards, thank so much.
23. Sandy D, Hanover PA -Thanks so much for your beautiful cards, they will be loved.
24. To our anonymous cardmaker in Aurora CO, thank you so very much for the cards!
25. MaryEleanor R, Japan - Thank you for you contribution of beautiful cards.  They are fantastic!
26. R. Allison, Cohocton NY…..Thank you for the wonderful box of cards.  They are beautiful.
27. Shirley D, Monterey Park CA……thank you for the cards.  They are wonderful.
28. Jane and children who made the cards, Raleigh NC……THANK YOU! What wonderful birthday cards…..the troops will love them!
29. Danielle O, Ruckersville VA - thank you so much for your sweet cards, our heroes will love them!
30. Misty, Kathy, and the Soldotna AK stampers - thank you for the beautiful cards, what love you poured into each one!
31. Sandy H, bless you for the wonderful shipping donation!

Vendor deals we’re grateful for:

Custom Acrylic Stamps
Rebecca at Imagine Stamps has the artwork for these cardsforheroes.org stamps shown below! If you’d like to order any for yourself, go to her website and email her to ask for whichever one you’d like, what your name is if you’d like to have the ones with a name, and she’ll email you the cost. It is much more reasonable than you’d imagine!

Agape Gifts: 10% discount on stamps!
Sandy R at Agape Gifts on eBay will give a 10% discount to customers who tell her they’re for cardsforheroes! She carries those awesome military stamps from Paper Inspirations as well as a great selection of all sorts of stamps.

Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators: ATG tape deal
An ebay seller, Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators (also comes through on ebay as Ty Products) has ATG tape at a really reasonable price (six 36ft rolls of 1/2 inch tape for $9.99) — if you purchase more than one box of 6, they give you a great break on shipping, so email the seller from the ebay site to let him know it’s for the cardsforheroes project.

Patriotic fabric swatches
If you’d like some fabric for making patriotic cards, send an email (link at right), and we’ll hook you up with Cheryl who saves the leftover pieces from projects she regularly creates. Fabric is a challenge for cardmaking, but it adds nice texture!

Got thanks to share?

We’d love to pass on the gratitude for donations, discounts, deals, cardmaking help, hosts of parties/classes—whatever makes it possible for you to do more for our heroes. Email us with your kudos!

Note: if you forget where this post is and want to return to these vendor discount links, you can always search this blog by clicking on the “Categories” at the right when you’re here; posts with these deals will be linked in there.

Link to post about Holiday Mail for Heroes - cards for veterans through Red Cross

These Thursday posts list items and blessings received during the last 7 days, so if you’re looking for confirmation that your package or monetary donation was received, check in on Thursdays.

Many thanks to all our donors!

1. Leslie F, Clinton UT - never feel bad about not meeting your own card goal—this beautiful box full will be BELOVED!
2. Jay I, Redmond WA - thank you so much for your cards - and have fun shipping some yourself too!! (Be careful, it’s addictive!)
3. Chica Chicks, RI, you blessed me with a huge surprise—a second unexpected box! Thank you all so much, our heroes will LOVE sending your cards!!!
4. Jay I, Redmond WA - thank you so much for your cards - and have fun shipping some yourself too!! (Be careful, it’s addictive!)
5. Kris M, Hastings MN, thank so much for your cards.
6. Barb B, Plymouth MN -Thank you for your lovely cards, they will be cherished.
7. Ann D, Minneapolis MN, thank you so much for your huge box of cards, they are so pretty.
8. Anthonette V, Cerrito CA, your cards are just stunning! Thank you so much for the cards and your postage and envelope donation.  We really appreciate it.
9. Lisa N, Hillard OH -, I love the little support notes you put on the backs of your cards for the troops and their families! Thank you for your cards.
10. Cindi U, Larned KS…..thank you for the Christmas and AnyHero cards!
11. Ann L, Orem UT- Thank you ever so much for your generous postage donation!  We appreciate your continued support.
12. Brandi K, Monterey Park, CA - Wow, your cards are amazing!  You do such incredible work.  Thanks so much for your wonderful donation.
13. Denise L, Pismo Beach CA - Thanks for much for your wonderful donation.  We appreciate you sharing your beautiful cards with us.
14. SuzAnn A, Salt Lake City UT, Thanks so much for your donation of lovely cards.  You are very talented.  What a gift!
15. Pam U, Harvest AL - what a pretty batch of cards, those vintage images are the sweetest, and I love those unique beautiful stamps! Bless you for the shipping help as well!
16. Girl Scout Troop 875, Miami FL - Wow you all worked so hard on your cards, our soldiers will love every last one of them!!
17. Dawn B, N Cape May NJ - your cards are just lovely, thank you so much!
18. Patricia H, N Cape May NJ - thank you so much for sponsoring boxes to our soldiers as a wedding gift—what a beautiful gesture in their honor!
19. Dee N, Duluth MN - your generosity never fails to surprise us, wow….thank you for the shipping help!! SO many boxes will be able to go out now!!
20. Jody M, Scottsdale AZ - thank you so much for this lovely box of cards; each one is a creative treasure, and our heroes will be blessed by them!
21. Saint Leo University, FL - thank you all so much for the package of letters for our heroes! (Kids too!) They will love and treasure each and every one!
22. Heidi T, Pensacola FL……thanks for the Christmas cards. They are very pretty.
23. Anya S, Pittsburgh PA……WOW! Thank you for the assorted themes of cards.  They are beautiful.
24. Linda K, Indianapolis, IN….thank you for the package of beautiful cards.  The tinkerbell cards are very cute!
25. Trish M, Concord, NC……thank you for the nice package of cards!!
26. Carlisle School, Martinsville VA…….WOW!!! Thank you for the wonderful package of Christmas cards to the troops from your students.  They will definately bring smiles to the soldiers faces!!!
27. Janet…….thanks for these last few Christmas cards.  Very pretty!!!!!
28. Kristin and Docents at Museum of Nebraska Art…….thank you for the stunning Christmas cards!!  What a great group project.
29. Tara P, Chippewa Falls WI -Thanks again Tara for the delightful cards and the beautiful scarf for our soldiers.
30. Ann T, Wichita KS -Thank you Ann for your beautiful cards, they are so bright and colorful.
31. Lori L, Elyria OH - Thank you Lori for your beautiful cards, your use of embellishments is amazing.
32. Debby B, Vienna VA, your cards are so colorful, thanks so much, love the penguins.
33. Girl Scouts, Gransburg WI - Girls you did a wonderful job on your cards, thank you so much.
34. Weinberg Design Studios: gals and nameless Rich, thank you for your bright colorful cards which will be sure to light up the faces of our soldiers and their families.
35. Jen M, Indiana, thank you for your darling cards, love the elf! We so appreciate you donation of extra A2 envelopes, huge thanks for those too.
36. Stone Creek Elementary, Roscoe IL - We would like to thank each and every one of you for your touching letters to our soldiers, they will be so touched by your kindness.
37. Debbie, thank you so much for donating all those envelopes to one of our cardmakers!
38. Troy M, Firebaugh CA, Thank you so much for your postage donation. We appreciate your support very much!
39. Twana C, Firebaugh CA, Thanks Mom (Shannon’s) for sponsoring several boxes. What a great way to honor our veterans!
40. Stone Creek Elementary, Roscoe IL - We would like to thank each and every one of you for your touching letters to our soldiers, they will be so touched by your kindness.
41. Georgia G, Des Moines WA, thank you so much for sponsoring shipments, your help is a blessing!
42. Stone Creek Elementary, Roscoe IL - We would like to thank each and every one of you for your touching letters to our soldiers, they will be so touched by your kindness.
43. Nancy C, Hollister CA, your cards are so sweet, thank you! Have a super holiday vacation!
44. Tereza, Winfield, AL - thank you so much—the fabric made such cute holiday cards!
45. Bev T, San Francisco - Thank you for your thoughtful donation of cards.  Please thank your stamp club for their contribution.

Vendor deals we’re grateful for:

Custom Acrylic Stamps
Rebecca at Imagine Stamps has the artwork for these cardsforheroes.org stamps shown below! If you’d like to order any for yourself, go to her website and email her to ask for whichever one you’d like, what your name is if you’d like to have the ones with a name, and she’ll email you the cost. It is much more reasonable than you’d imagine!

Agape Gifts: 10% discount on stamps!
Sandy R at Agape Gifts on eBay will give a 10% discount to customers who tell her they’re for cardsforheroes! She carries those awesome military stamps from Paper Inspirations as well as a great selection of all sorts of stamps.

Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators: ATG tape deal
An ebay seller, Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators (also comes through on ebay as Ty Products) has ATG tape at a really reasonable price (six 36ft rolls of 1/2 inch tape for $9.99) — if you purchase more than one box of 6, they give you a great break on shipping, so email the seller from the ebay site to let him know it’s for the cardsforheroes project.

Patriotic fabric swatches
If you’d like some fabric for making patriotic cards, send an email (link at right), and we’ll hook you up with Cheryl who saves the leftover pieces from projects she regularly creates. Fabric is a challenge for cardmaking, but it adds nice texture!

Got thanks to share?

We’d love to pass on the gratitude for donations, discounts, deals, cardmaking help, hosts of parties/classes—whatever makes it possible for you to do more for our heroes. Email us with your kudos!

Note: if you forget where this post is and want to return to these vendor discount links, you can always search this blog by clicking on the “Categories” at the right when you’re here; posts with these deals will be linked in there.

These Thursday posts list items and blessings received during the last 7 days, so if you’re looking for confirmation that your package or monetary donation was received, check in on Thursdays.

Many thanks to all our donors!

1. Leah C, St Paul MN, your cards are so pretty, thanks for your constant support of our troops.
2. Meaghan B, Sykesville MD…….WOW! Your cards are stunning.  Thanks for sending in such a great variety.
3. Teresa C, Escondido CA - Thank you so much for the “Any Hero” cards and for the lovely blank cards.  Our troops will be blessed by your kindness and generosity.
4. Lori G, Clarksburg WV, we appreciate your support and lovely cards, thank you.
5. Sherry P, Peoria AZ - Thank you so much.  Your cards are exceptional, simply beautiful.
6. Tracey P, Johnstown PA - Thanks for the darling cards!  We are grateful that you are using your hobby to benefit others.
7. Pam J, Duvall WA - what a lovely selection of designs, every one so unique and beautiful, thank you!!
8. Amber M, Middlebury IN, your cards are just wonderful, our men especially will be loving these for Christmas!!
9. Lynn D, Coppell TX…..your cards are beautiful! Thanks for the nice variety of themes.
10. Sandy A, Elizabethtown KY….WOW! Your cards are wonderful.  Thanks so much for the shipping help too!!
11. To the anonymous cardmaker in Pittstown NJ - Thank you for the beautiful cards!
12. Sue H, Inver Grove Heights, MN - your cards are so pretty and so detailed. Thank you so much for helping our troops.  We really appreciate you donation of extra envelopes, they could not have come at a better time.
13. Kathy E, Pearland TX……What a wonderful box of cards.  They are stunning!!!  Welcome to Cards for Heroes!
14. Julie W, Greenfield WI - your beautiful, colorful cards are sure to put smiles on the faces of everyone.  Thank you so much.
15. Terry H, Blue Mound IL, thank you for your pretty cards, they will be loved.
16. Krystal H, LaCrosse WI, Thank you so much for your amazing cards and for the donation of envelopes!
17. Gina K Designs and World Cardmaking Day stampers - A huge thank you to each and every one of you ! I am blown away by your kindness and talent ! You are all amazing!
18. Sandra H, Lewiston CA - Thank you for the beautiful cards.  Such detail and lovely colors in each one.  Your “Any Hero” letters were perfect.  Thanks again.
19. Carol C, San Jose Ca - Thank you for the darling cards!  I love all the techniques and embellishments you used.  You do lovely work.
20. Mari W, Newton IN - Such pretty cards, thank you so much.
21. Sarah P, Blomkest MN - What a treat it is to get your darling cards, thanks so much.
22. Kimber M, thank you so much for the generous donation!!
23. Heidi M and friends, Kirkland WA - thanks so much for holding a cardmaking party and making such a wonderful collection of cards for our heroes!
24. Dee T and Bethel Presbyterian Church - thank you for your hospitality and gifts from your congregation, you’ve blessed the work of our hands!
25. Chris C, Chicago IL, bless you for your faithful help with your donation!!
26. Susan, what a treat to meet you, thank you for sponsoring a shipment!
27. Deborah R, Chuluota FL - Your cards are so bright and CHEERY! They will certainly bring a smile to a soldier’s face!
28. Virginia H, Hamilton OH - Your AnyHero cards are so sweet and will make such a difference to a service member’s heart! Thank you for the shipping help and extra images too…Merry Christmas!
29. Linda H, Uncasville CT - your cards are so lovely and detailed - thank you once again for blessing our troops!
30. Anne H, Webb City MO…thank you for the wonderful package.  The Christmas cards were great but I also appreciate you sending in cards for other occasion as well.  
31. Cathy O, Albequerque NM…..What lovely winter cards! Thanks for sending them in.
32. Lorraine D, Norwood PA…..Thank you for your Winter/Christmas cards.  They are lovely.  
33. Janet P, Lawrence KS…….thank you for the lovely cards.  So nice that you live close and can just drop them off at my house.
34. Ruthanne and friends, Leesburg FL……thank you so much for your first box of cards for CFH.  What a large box it was!! Thank you for the variety of cards.
35. Bridget N, Jacksonville FL……thank you so much for the cards.  They are wonderful.  I also appreciate the extra envelopes you sent too!
36. Lori N, Jefferson City MO……your Christmas cards are beautiful!!! WOW, thanks so much.
37. Jayne R-E, Fortson GA….what a wonderful package of cards.  Thank you so much!
38. Jody L, Fairfax VA…..thank you for the lovely Christmas cards your student made.
39. Heather H, Canal Fulton OH……thank you for your package of cards.  I appreciate the assortment of themes.
40. Leah C, St Paul MN - your cards are so pretty, thanks for your constant support of our troops.
41. Dee N, Jaylen, and Brecklin…thank you SO much for the beautiful Christmas cards!! You kids are so talented, we know you get it from Grandma Dee! The troops will love your cards! And Grandma……stunning cards once again.  Thank you so much for all you do!!!
42. Chica Chicks, RI, your cards are here! Your cards are here! It’s so exciting to look through them as always…beautiful work!!
43. Sandy M, Kennesaw GA, your cards are so gorgeous and detailed as always, thank you!!!
44. Barbara L, Roseburg, thank you and your family and church for the AnyHero Christmas cards! They will be such a blessing to a lonely hero!
45. Amy H, Washington UT……your cards are beautiful.  Thank you so much for joining our cause.
46. Cindy D-H, Punxutawney PA…..WOW!! Two packages from you in the same day.  Thank you so much for getting members in your town to sign Christmas cards for the troops.  And then a box of Christmas cards for the troops to send home……Thank you!
47. Diane L, Wichita KS…..thank you so much for sending in cards to fit the smaller envelopes that I have.  Your cards are beautiful!
48. Salina K, Cary NC…..the cards you sent in are very pretty.  Thank you for hosting a couple CFH events.
49. Shirley and the Make an Impression stampers, Issaquah WA - your collection of donated cards is just stunning, and thanks for hosting a party too!

Vendor deals we’re grateful for:

Custom Acrylic Stamps
Rebecca at Imagine Stamps has the artwork for these cardsforheroes.org stamps shown below! If you’d like to order any for yourself, go to her website and email her to ask for whichever one you’d like, what your name is if you’d like to have the ones with a name, and she’ll email you the cost. It is much more reasonable than you’d imagine!

Agape Gifts: 10% discount on stamps!
Sandy R at Agape Gifts on eBay will give a 10% discount to customers who tell her they’re for cardsforheroes! She carries those awesome military stamps from Paper Inspirations as well as a great selection of all sorts of stamps.

Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators: ATG tape deal
An ebay seller, Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators (also comes through on ebay as Ty Products) has ATG tape at a really reasonable price (six 36ft rolls of 1/2 inch tape for $9.99) — if you purchase more than one box of 6, they give you a great break on shipping, so email the seller from the ebay site to let him know it’s for the cardsforheroes project.

Patriotic fabric swatches
If you’d like some fabric for making patriotic cards, send an email (link at right), and we’ll hook you up with Cheryl who saves the leftover pieces from projects she regularly creates. Fabric is a challenge for cardmaking, but it adds nice texture!

Got thanks to share?

We’d love to pass on the gratitude for donations, discounts, deals, cardmaking help, hosts of parties/classes—whatever makes it possible for you to do more for our heroes. Email us with your kudos!

Note: if you forget where this post is and want to return to these vendor discount links, you can always search this blog by clicking on the “Categories” at the right when you’re here; posts with these deals will be linked in there.

These Thursday posts list items and blessings received during the last 7 days, so if you’re looking for confirmation that your package or monetary donation was received, check in on Thursdays.

Many thanks to all our donors!

1. Melrose V, Linden CA -Wow, thank you for all of the wonderful cards!  You have been busy.
2. Elizabeth S, New Canaan CT, thank you for your beautiful Christmas cards, your work is so detailed and beautiful.
3. Tana L, Maple Grove MN - Ohh, such pretty cards, thanks so much.
4. Debby P, Buffalo MO……thank you for the wonderful Christmas/winter cards.  I love all the different sizes that you made!
5. Dee N, Duluth MN - Thank you for your continued support.  Your cards are gorgeous.  I enjoy looking at each and every one.  Thanks for all you do for our troops.
6. Debbie W, Loomis, CA - Thank you ever so much for your generous donation.  Your cards were absolutely lovely and we appreciate the postage help.  I hope your son returns safely home soon.  You are both heroes.
7. Denise W, N Las Verga NV - Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful, creative cards and your generous envelope donation.  You do such an outstanding job!  They will be greatly appreciated by our troops and their families.  
8. Paula S, Stamford CT…….your cards are STUNNING! Thanks you for the wonderful Christmas/winter and male & kid birthday cards.  I so needed those birthday ones.
9. Cassie T, Columbus GA - Cassie….your cards are beautiful. Love the colors you choose!
10. Patricia B, Winchester VA……..I giggled so hard when I got your cards.  They are so cute and FUNNY!!! These will definately bring smiles to many faces! Thanks!
11. Tracy R, Glendora NJ…..thank you for the lovely package of cards.  The cards you signed are wonderful!
12. A.L, Fountain Valley CA - Thank you for the assortment of cards.  We appreciate your donation.
13. Judy D, Betty M, Diane P, and Donna M, Longview WA, thank you so much for taking a break from your Habitat for Humanity work to make cards for our troops. What huge hearts you have (not to mention huge talent!)
14. Lori N, Jefferson City MO…..thank you for the wonderful cards.  I needed those male birthday cards!
15. Sanders family, Holiston MA, what an amazing box of cards with such a selection! And the letters from your family will be such a treasure for our heroes, thanks!!
16. Tracey S, Rhonert Park CA, your cards are just fantastic, thank you so very very much!
17. Becky M, Ellicott City MD: We appreciate your package of colorful, fun cards, the troops will really love them.
18. Lake Hamilton and Loma Verde Young Women, FL - Girls your cards are beautiful ! You put so much care into making them and it shows.
19. Ann L, Orem UT - thank you so much for the generous shipping help, we can definitely use it!
20. Gwen C, Grand Forks ND, that was one heavy box of cards! Thank you so much for the beautiful cards and the postage donation, this time of year we appreciate postage donations more than you will ever know.
21. Barb L, and St. George’s Episcopal Church, Roseburg OR - Oh my what a huge collection of holiday and all occasion cards, and so wonderfully packed up (how did you get them all in those boxes, and they arrived perfectly!)
22. Nancy C, Hollister, CA, thank you so very much for the wonderful selection of cards, they’re so cute!
23. Rebecca P, Virginia Beach VA, bless you for your donation to sponsor a box, we appreciate your help very much!
24. Jackie S, Germany - wow, such beautiful cards, thank you so very much! Your talent will be appreciated by our heroes!
25. Elleen Klein, Midland MI, Thank you so much for the cards, the troops and their families will love them.
26. Deloris T, Cinnamon Lake, OH - Such pretty cards, thank you so much !
27. Chris M, BelAir MD…..thank you for the nice Christmas cards.  Was nice to get another large package of them.  
28. Dee N, Duluth, it’s always like Christmas opening up on of your boxes of cards, you do such beautiful work.
29. Chris S and the Garden City Pres Church and Sr Group, Livonia MI - Such an amazing assortment of beautiful cards, thank you so much.
30. Tammy B, Chaska MN - Each card is such a treasure ! Thank you so much Tammy.
31. Nancy C, Warner SD…….your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sending them in and joining our cause.
32. Deanna and the Spirited Scrappers, Denton TX……thanks so much for the lovely cards.
33. Jan D, Jacksonville FL……thanks for the wonderful cards, stationary, evelopes and pens.  They will all be appreciated by the troops!
34. Kramer L, Tacoma WA  - thank you SO much for the thousands of cards for your Scout service project! You are amazing and our troops will really appreciate all your hard work!
35. American Heritage Girls, Eagle Point OR - Thank you so very much for the wonderful cards, our soldiers will just love them!
36. Darla and Girl Scouts, Northumberland PA - you’re all so wonderful, thank you for the boxes of cards you made and collected! Our troops will be so blessed by all you provided, thank you!

Vendor deals we’re grateful for:

Custom Acrylic Stamps
Rebecca at Imagine Stamps has the artwork for these cardsforheroes.org stamps shown below! If you’d like to order any for yourself, go to her website and email her to ask for whichever one you’d like, what your name is if you’d like to have the ones with a name, and she’ll email you the cost. It is much more reasonable than you’d imagine!

Agape Gifts: 10% discount on stamps!
Sandy R at Agape Gifts on eBay will give a 10% discount to customers who tell her they’re for cardsforheroes! She carries those awesome military stamps from Paper Inspirations as well as a great selection of all sorts of stamps.

Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators: ATG tape deal
An ebay seller, Moulding Frame Supply Liquidators (also comes through on ebay as Ty Products) has ATG tape at a really reasonable price (six 36ft rolls of 1/2 inch tape for $9.99) — if you purchase more than one box of 6, they give you a great break on shipping, so email the seller from the ebay site to let him know it’s for the cardsforheroes project.

Patriotic fabric swatches
If you’d like some fabric for making patriotic cards, send an email (link at right), and we’ll hook you up with Cheryl who saves the leftover pieces from projects she regularly creates. Fabric is a challenge for cardmaking, but it adds nice texture!

Got thanks to share?

We’d love to pass on the gratitude for donations, discounts, deals, cardmaking help, hosts of parties/classes—whatever makes it possible for you to do more for our heroes. Email us with your kudos!

Note: if you forget where this post is and want to return to these vendor discount links, you can always search this blog by clicking on the “Categories” at the right when you’re here; posts with these deals will be linked in there.