Cards for Heroes Blog Hop (and Giveaway!)

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I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about this blog hop. I have loved the Cards for Heroes organization since the moment I created my first card for them.  They have it so well "put together" – making it so rewardingfor everyone.  I did a drive for them with Hero Arts back in the fall and we got a TON of cards.  (And, hint hint – be sure to visit the Hero Arts blog on Monday for another chance to play…)

I did two cards for today… the second one uses the scraps from the first.  These aren't my typical style, but fun to do. I used my distress tool a lot on it – adds simple texture and warmth without bulk.

052209 Heroes

052209 Heroes 2 Supplies: Hero Arts stamps (stars, greeting and background), Hero Arts long notecard and embossing powder, Distress Inks, Ranger Foam Ink Applicator, Tonic Distressing Tool from Tim Holtz, Autumn Leaves paper (blue), Bo Bunny paper (red and tan), sewing machine, string

And here is the second, using the scraps…

052209 Heroes SpareSupplies: Hero Arts stamps (stars, greeting and background), Hero Arts notecard and embossing powder, Distress Inks, Ranger Foam Ink Applicator, Tonic Distressing Tool from Tim Holtz, Autumn Leaves paper (blue), Bo Bunny paper (red and tan), sewing machine, brads, Quickutz embossing folder, corner rounder

I also thought I would share a card I got recently from one of the heroes who I sent 300 cards to (left over from the card drive in the fall).  She is an MD who is currently serving.  Talk about amazing…

Hero

And a BIG thank you to Sandy, Fabre and the many others who devote so much time to bring smiles to so many faces.  God bless ya to pieces. πŸ™‚

I thought I would have a giveaway today in honor of CFH.  Just leave a comment here by Monday at 11:59pmEDT telling me something that made YOU smile today (besides being part of this great hop!) and I will pick a winner of this bundle of great goodies, chosen by Colin…

Prize

And, again, be sure to stop by the Hero Arts blog on Monday for a really cool gift, another chance to play and more prizes… all in honor of Cards for Heroes.

Now it is time to hop to the next blog!  Click HERE to go to Lisa Renea's blog.  She is fabulously talented… don't miss it.

Or: click HERE to start the hop from the beginning at the Cards for Heroes Homepage. 

Thanks for stopping by.  πŸ™‚


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596 thoughts on “Cards for Heroes Blog Hop (and Giveaway!)”

  1. Patty O says:

    The Lakers win over the Nuggets made me smile. YES!

  2. Kathy Thompson says:

    One of the things that made me smile today were thoughts of my granddaughter. My husband and I were talking about coming up with words to describe Sierra using each letter of the alphabet. I am preparing a ABC scrapbook of her. Just thing of the words to describe her made us both smile!

  3. Nadia Dol says:

    A smile today ? Is i went out of the house to see my little baby cousin , when he smile its super cute!

  4. Axes Designs says:

    Something make me smile today was when I went to pickup my best friend to the airport.. a year with out see ing her πŸ™‚

  5. marshan says:

    hmmmmm what made me smile today??? my little boys rubbing their heads after their haircuts, my little girl begging me to read her a book, and my dancing baby in my belly due in August! πŸ™‚

  6. Maria says:

    Something that made made smile today was the beautiful weather we’re having here in Ohio!!

    Hope you’re having a great weekend!!!

  7. Cheryl Ann says:

    Watching my dear hubby’s tender care of his 91 year old mother who has dementia. He is so kind and watchful over her. Today we took her out for her favorite meal, French Toast and bacon with Hot Chocolate.

  8. Steph says:

    Today hubby and I received a belated card for our 13th anniversary, which was last week. Just reflecting on all the good times in those 13 years made me smile, inside and out.

  9. Janice Webb says:

    Going out to lunch with my husband and for ice cream afterward.

  10. Kimberly says:

    We began a two year job in Taiwan a few months ago and today my DH told me to check into how to adopt a baby while we’re here!! Talk about making my heart smile… even though tears of joy were involved!!

  11. Betty Kincannon says:

    What made me smile today? I woke up, the sun was shining, and my loving husband gave me a good morning kiss. What could start your day better than that? I have enjoyed going thru the blogs today. Thank you all for supporting the troops; our youngest son is in the Navy. Thanks for the inspiration.

  12. Ire says:

    Celebrating my 11th weddng anniversary made me smile today! I’m sooo blessed! Congrats for your wonderful work and your generosity in helping others! Ire

  13. Jemima says:

    The thing that made me simle today was seeing my dog, Cindy’s face at the end of my bed this morning. As I am bed bound at the moment, she was a very welcome suprise for the day. And also seeing some blessed rain outside my window this morning, its been far too long since I’ve seen that.

  14. Anni says:

    I really enjoy this bloghopping. Really fun, and to see what you do is awesome. So thoughtful!

  15. Linda says:

    My daughter practising her chinese this afternoon put a smile on my face. Gorgeous card Jennifer.

  16. Bonnie says:

    I smiled today at all the work I accomplished out side on this wonderful sunny day! What a wonderful give away!

  17. since i just woke up 2min ago, ill write what made me smile yeterday instead. Well me and my fiancΓ© went to the botanical gardens yesterday, and i smiled all time we where there. Sooo romantic!

  18. Laura says:

    What made me smile today is that my new baby had gained enough weight to be able to come home from the hospital πŸ™‚ and much sooner than the doctors expected πŸ™‚ God is good πŸ™‚

  19. what made me smile today? when my hubby bend down to pick up the post and my kitty jumped straight unto his back and lept up on top of the door as it swung open. She is such an opportunist!

  20. Deirdre - Irl says:

    Jennifer, Amazing cards as always. My 7 year old son blowing out his birthday candles made me smile today and made me thankful.

  21. Kathy says:

    My grandkids have been here for the weekend and they ALWAYS make me smile!!!

  22. Marix says:

    A great weather and a hearty meal with my friends made me smile today.

  23. mdell says:

    I smiled today when I woke up to the sun shining and birds singing.

  24. DawnL says:

    wonderful cards and that note from Elisabeth was so sweet, definitely brought a smile!

  25. I smiled today knowing that my son is visiting from base (GA) this weekend – and that he has been back on U.S. soil for almost six months.

    Thank you for supporting CFH and have a wonderful Memorial Weekend! πŸ™‚

  26. I love hops! Something that made me smile today was the little hummers at the feeder in my backyard. They are so tiny and cute and I love when they come visit!

  27. Tina says:

    Wish I would have read this yesterday! I did post on my blog about something that makes me happy yesterday before I even read this…it is about the smell of lilacs reminds me of my Grandma and that makes me happy to remember her and that time in my life. If you would like to read the whole post you can view it here http://creativenourishment.blogspot.com

  28. Nancy Ward says:

    I am smiling at how lovely my yard looks today after planting and weeding yesterday. The sun is shinning. All is good.

  29. Tina in Springboro says:

    Remembering those that have served or are serving our great country – that makes me smile. I have many military in my family and pray they are kept safe!

  30. BunnyC says:

    Not having to go to work made me smile!! woo hoo!!!

    Thanks for sharing your talent and your goodies!!

  31. Maggie says:

    Thinking about what a wonderful day we had yesterday. Our ds (Marine) came home on a four day leave and our family spent the day at Kennywood. Yesterday I saw a father pulling a wagon with his young son and daughter in it, that brought on a melancholy smile…dd looked at me and said “I know mom that reminds you of when we were little”…lol. Where do the years go?

  32. The thing that has made me smile again and again since this hop started is all the lovely strangers who have visited my blog and commented on my nephew and said they would pray for him and to tell him thank you from them. So many nice people have left comments and I can’t quit smiling reading their words) πŸ™‚ Thank you, Jennifer, for telling us about CFH so that I could be a part of this wonderful cause.

    Corinna
    http://www.myscrapbooklife.com

  33. Lee Cockrum says:

    Since I just got up this am, I will tell you something that made me smile yesterday. My lovely rose bushes, overflowing with lovely smelling blooms.

  34. stinker says:

    it’s early today, but so far what made me smile was my youngest learning to say the name of my oldest πŸ™‚

    that note was lovely and has to make you feel oh so good inside! kudos to you for your efforts!

  35. Nichol says:

    your cards…amazing as always! pure eye candy.
    (and just wanted to say I LOVE your idea for getting kids involved on the Hero Blog. SO cute!) love you girl! xoxo

  36. Erin Bohland says:

    My son made me laugh and smile. We just got him a jeep power wheels and he just loves it..

  37. D. Cochran says:

    Love the cards! The soaker rain we had made me and my tomatoes smile today.

  38. Erin S. says:

    Lots of things to smile for…. the baby robins living in my trellis are getting bigger, dh volunteered to clean the gutters, and the weather was so fabulous that we got to have an “eat-out” for dinner (that’s dd’s new word). A great day!

  39. Debi says:

    I love birds and I found a Robins nest under my deck and I am so excited! I can’t wait for the babies!

  40. Kathy says:

    Beautiful day, sun shining, birds chirping and the grandkids coming for a visit. these blog hops are fun too.

  41. Janet L. says:

    I watched Slumdog Millionaire last night, and as I got my breakfast this morning I was so grateful that all I had to do was open the fridge to get it.

  42. Brenda B. says:

    Jennifer, those cards are just beautiful! My son-in-law is on his second tour of duty in Iraq, so I know how much they appreciate cards and anything from home.

    An e-mail from my daughter in Alaska made me smile this morning!

  43. Monika/buzsy says:

    Great cards Jennifer. Love the star with the stitching… great way of using up your scraps… Thanks for sharing! PS: Loved the cute card your son colored. :o)

  44. SueB says:

    Enjoying the blog hop – love your stuff – and wanted to thank you for the blog candy opp! I’m putting together a package to send CFH right now!

  45. Laura says:

    What made me smile today? Waking up to my daughter jumping on my bed giggling….

  46. lexi says:

    Great cards – great cause! TFS

  47. Priscilla says:

    This awesome project filled with heart is making me smile. I love people doing good for each other. I’m definitely going to donate some cards. Awesome project!!!!

  48. doris says:

    today is lovely day for me:)
    wonderful sun, time spent with family and ice creams:) lovely Sunday:)

    greetings from Poland, have a wonderful time:)

  49. Leslee Barrow says:

    How about what made me smile yesterday, since today has barely begun.
    Happy to spend the day with my hubby, drive to the beautiful mountains here in MT and commune with nature. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, the frogs were croaking and I was in the middle of it all.

  50. Kristin Y says:

    My 4 year old daughter telling me she loves me as she hugged me:)! Sigh ….

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