World Card Making Day with Gina K. Designs
I am so excited that tomorrow is World Card Making Day! I know so many companies are doing different things to promote this special day.
You know by now that at Gina K. Designs, we are always looking for ways to make a difference and WCMD is the perfect day to do just that!
We're calling our promotion- "Make a card & make a difference."
Here's how it works.
Take a little time tomorrow to make a few holiday cards. Make them simple and not too bulky. Then, compose a quick message on a post-it note or separate piece of paper to someone in the military who may not be home for the holidays this year.
On my note, I said, "Thank you so much for your service. Please know we are praying for your safe return. Here is a card I created for you. Feel free to use it to send a note to your loved ones at home this holiday season."
(Verbiage courtesy of Carolyn King- thanks Cammie! Beautifully said!)
Then, slip the note inside the card with an extra folded envelope for them to use. Place that inside another envelope. Then, put the whole thing in a bigger envelope and send it to:
Gina K. Designs
4701 Dale-Curtin Drive
McFarland, WI 53558
Carolyn King's husband is in the military and he will provide an address for us to send this huge box of holiday cards to our troops in Iraq.
What a wonderful way to brighten up the day of someone who is serving our country and is far away from home. And how nice for them that they get to send a card home to their wife, husband, child, Mom and Dad or anyone else they miss so much.
Being far from home is always so much harder for our military and their families during the holidays. This is a way to help them connect and that's what card making is all about- connecting with others.
Rewards for you!
Please include your name, address, phone number and email address with your cards on a separate piece of paper.
We will give you one entry for every card you send and you will be entered in a huge drawing for prizes galore. Deadline for receiving cards is October 30th. Winners will be announced on November 1st.
Here is what you could win!
1 $250 shopping spree at Gina K. Designs
1 Box of Copic Ciao makers of your choice
3 $50.00 Gift Certificates for Gina K. Designs stamps
5 Stamp sets
10 Opportunities to win! And if you send 20 cards, you get your name tossed in the pot 20 times!
It's that easy!
So share your love of card making on this World Card Making Day.
Make a card and together, we can make a difference!
Hugs,
Gina K.
What a wonderful way to thank our troops. Thanks for organizing this!
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Wow, what a great idea. This is just wonderful. I know you will get a ton of cards...Count me in!
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Gina I love your big heart!!!! This is a FABULOUS IDEA!!!!
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How wonderful! Last year I purchased a set of stamps especially directed to the military away from home during the holidays. I'm going to use it to make cards to send to you. Wouldn't it be great if I won the goodies, too?
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kathy, these sound like wonderful stamps, could you tell me what company makes them?
thank you!
Ret Cudmore
crafty1ret@eastlink.ca
www.cardsncraftsbyret.blogspot.com
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I was thrilled, too! I bought them in a cool little store in Lancaster, PA while I was visiting my son's future in-laws. I think they are made by DRS cuz here's what's on them:
06DRS #7D530
06DRS #24H529
I think it must mean they were made in 2006........good luck!
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oh super, thanks so much!!! Kathy, I've seen DRS before, but what do the initials stand for? do you know? lol, I'm clueless!!! lol
thanks so much!!!
Ret
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What a wonderful idea!! I wasn't sure what I wanted to do to make World Cardmaking Day special.. and this is it! Thank you so much for coordinating this effort for our troops. You are amazing.
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Gina, Count me in! What a great idea, it would be easy to whip up some cards while I am making others tomorrow. Thanks for giving this day some meaning!
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Awesome!
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I love your big heart! You are always thinking of ways to brighten up someone's day with your generosity and thoughtfulness. That's why I love GinaKDesigns so much. Not only are your stamps so beautifully made but also because you have such a big heart!
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What a wonderful idea. I'd love to take part but I don't have any Gina K holiday stamps (yet!) Can I make cards with another brand of stamp?
Marie
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You are so thoughtful, Gina! This is a great idea! My brother just got home from his 2nd tour in Iraq. Military families endure so much, and this is a great way to show them how much we care. Thank you!
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I'd better start stamping!
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Wonderful idea Gina! The prizes are just an added bonus.
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Your company and your team continue to give so much. I am amazed by the generosity. I will most definately participate.
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I was just wondering for the contest if its ok I make more than one of the same card or if they all have to be different.
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What a great IDEA.. My little nephew is over there right now.He just made sargent..
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What a fabulous idea Gina! I will be playing along!!
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Wow Gina what a great Idea. I will be working on these for sure tomorrow to get chances to win fabulous prizes. You are the bestest!!
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Gina
I am very touched when folks do this because my step-son was killed at the beginning of the war. April 7, 2003. He loved what he did and he wanted to be there. So when others take the time to send cards ( I did last year ) for them or to send home - it is a blessing. More than one will be blessed.
Thank you! And Everyone who does this.
Blessings
Darlene
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Thank you so much for this opportunity to let all of troops know we are thinking of them everyday. I will put cards in the mail asap.
Linda Peterson
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What a wonderful idea -- I was definitely going to make cards tomorrow, but now I have a purpose. Count me in for at least a dozen cards. I'll send them off to you early next week.
Thanks for allowing us to share in your vision for the day!
Love and prayers,
Debi
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ohhh wow aren't you generous! I am totally on this! I have like 2K envelopes anyways! Thanks for always thinking of others, you are truly an amazing woman!
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This is such a wonderful thing to do!
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Thanks for giving an address for us to send these to. It's a nice way to say thanks to those troops and their families.
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Thanks so much for doing this. My son is in the Army but he's in training in Texas and will be home for Christmas. I can't imagine how difficult it is to be separated at Christmas. I don't have Hanukkah cards, but I could do some generic season's greetings cards umm maybe... sometimes my cards just don't come out all that well.
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Wonderful idea!!
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What a great idea! I don't have any Gina K stamps yet but could I still send cards? Just wondering..
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Gina,
Count me in too. What an enormously generous gift your offering. You are truly a blessing to many people and your generosity is deeply touching to those of us who serve or love someone who serves. I am sure your kindness will be treasured by all who are touched by it.
Michelle
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Thank you, thank you, thank you I have wanting to do this for so long and did not know where to start. I will be sending you some cards. The give away is just icing on the cake the best part is making someone happy for helping out our great US of A.
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FANTASTIC idea! I will be having ladies over tomorrow for an event and will donate my samples!
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Gina, this is such a wonderful idea! You are such a caring, generous person. You never cease to amaze me!! I'd be honored to contribute to this! Super idea!
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Hi Gina, What an amazing idea! Thank you for helping us support our troops through these cards.
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This is wonderful! We have a group of ladies, I think there is about 6 of us who are making Christmas Cards for our Canadian Troops, we will about 20 dozen going out the middle of October. It feels wonderful to be able to do something like this for them.
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Gina, can these cards be Merry Christmas cards or should they be generic?
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Wow...what an awesome thing to do!!!! QUESTION.....can I put the card and regular envelope inside one of the see-through envelopes, so I don't have to fold the envelope they are going to use?
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Gina, Can I just say that you are the most generous person I've ever "known"!! I am amazed at how you're always giving back; thank you so much for all you do; I'll definitely be joining in! Kathy
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gina
wat iz up r u feling gud cuz hole cow that iz sum sereus prizes just for maceing a card to send to sum wun ho iz hlping to protect me and mi luvd wuns
wel gurle gurl i am in
so tomoro i wil b wurcing on theze cards to mace sum wun els da thanx for the chans to put a smile on thar fase and the fase of thar luvd wun u r the best
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My husband's cousin and my dear friend's son are both in Iraq, so I'll be happy to participate and will try to round up some friends to do the same!!!
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A cause that is so near and dear to my heart!! We have many friends in Iraq and Afghanistan - this will surly brighten their day! You ROCK!!!
I better get busy as I'll be sending mine from Camp Humphreys, South Korea...
hugs, Jami
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Gina ...
You remain such an inspiration with your generosity, your compassion, and your willingness to step to the front through Gina K. Designs, in rallying stampers to a common cause.
(((hugs))) .... You deserve them.
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Gina,
This is so thoughtful of you.I know the Troops will appreciate it.My husband is in Afghanistan at the moment and will(Hopefully) be home for Christmas.He sent a handmade card for my daughter that someone sent over there for the troop and an Afgan Guy Draw a picture of my daughter on it.That was the best present she got.She was amaze by it.So Thanks you Gina
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I started makeing ine last night Im on my to class and im going to share this with them .I know your going to make so family very happy God bless Sarah
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Gina,
What a wonderful way to celebrate WCMD! My husband is in the militray and has spent a year in Iraq. He just left on another (stateside) year long deployment. So, this is dear to my heart! I can't wait to get my cards sent out to you!
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What a terrific project to participate in. I've been making cards for our troops for a couple of years now and would be happy to contribute holiday cards!
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Happy World Card-Making Day to you Gina. I had asked my blog readers to make and send a card today but after reading your totally cool contest, I added another line to say make two (and send one to you for the troops). Great idea.
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I had been thinking about doing this before you posted it. I can't wait to use my stash and help out those who keep my freedom- thanks
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Gina this is a fantastic idea. I send cards over seas and they truley do love them and appreciate them. Count me in. I will work on them today since well... its World card making day. hee hee
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What an incredible and generous celebration and what a great way to support our troops. Stunning card!
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Count me in. I will be making my card today.
Desi
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I posted your card request on my scrapbook site at www.makingmemoriesforyou.org
We have a lot of ladies that will do this for sure.
God Bless these men and women for serving our country so we can feel safe
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I love creating CFS. I recently finished making 50 for another challenge to have sent to the soldiers. I will be glad to take part in this as well.
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Hmmmmmmm,
I posted a while ago, but it's not here; not sure if it actually posted or wasn't allowed.
Anyway I'll try again just in case it was a boo boo.
My cards went postal today, they are in a box from (ScrappinFun-my cricut mb name) Lois in W.Va.
I forgot to add my email addy so I will give it to you here in case you need it.
heavenschoir@gmail.com
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This is great..Our church stamping group has been making cards like this to send to the troops so they can send them out..We just found out whoever we were supposed to give them to already mailed them to the troops.. so here is a great way for us to be able to follow through.
Do they have to be only Christams cards?
Thanks for doing this.
Sharon
ps I think your cards are great!!
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Great Idea! After the grandkids go home tomorrow I hope to get started making some cards.
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Gina, this is such an awesome thing to do! Thank you for such an opportunity! Mine will be comin' your way!!
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Having spend 24 years as the wife of an Air Force veteran, I'm thrilled with your idea of sending cards to the troops that they can use to send to their families and friends. Thanks Gina for doing this.
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thank you for doing this, I have been wanting to send cards to the troops but was unsure how to do it. It is wonderful that you are co-ordinating something like this, our soldiers need all to know how much we appreciate all they do.
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What a beautiful way for so many people to do something special for the troops!!
I love the way you run your business!!!!
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
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What a wonderful idea! DH is going to Iraq next year, so this is a cause close to my heart as well.
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I posted one card to the WCMDLSC08 (under "cotdsffs). I am making nine more which will be added to twenty other cards that I've already made which will be given to our church's Cards for Troops project taking place on October 25th. This project is where volunteers from our church stamp and assemble Christmas cards for the units of two of our members' relatives serving in Iraq. The cards are then used by those units to send home to their loved ones. The goal is 800-1000 cards. As a former member of the military and the spouse of a retired military officer, this is one project that I'm very invested in.
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Gina,
What a wonderful way to remember our toops fighting in a foreign country. I'd rather send to them a go home pass! Thanks so much for organizing this great jesture!!
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Can i send other cards too? or do you just want the one card?
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Can they be any stamps from other companies or even non-stamped cards?
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What an awesome project! I am honored to make cards for our troops. It is such a very small thing to do for them when they sacrifice so much for our freedom. Question - Do we need to put a stamp on the envelopes for them? Thank you for giving your time to coordinate such a worthwhile project. Blessings!
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Gina ~ what a great thing to do! My dh is serving in Iraq again and I appreciate your efforts to make a difference!
(((HUGS)))
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WOW, you are hitting an area that is Beyond Near and Dear to my HEART. We ARE MILITARY...... I would be more than happy to distribute cards to guys within our unit that are in Afghanistan, Iraq and a few other places.......... Can't wait to send my cards in.
Hugs,
Justine
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Gina, this is such a wonderful idea and a great opportunity to win goodies! You are too generous! Is there a limit as to the amount of cards that can be submitted?
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Gina, what an awesome thing to do!! I'm honored to participate in this and will be sending 20 cards to you on Monday morning. My husband is not currently deployed, but when he was, I know that cards like this meant the world to him. Thanks so much for organizing this!
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how cool is this, i'll be mailing my cards by next week, would love to help out =)
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What a great idea! I'll be gathering cards and getting them ready to send to you to send on to our troops.
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What a fabulous idea. I'm going to get a few of my friends to join in too! I created a one layer card this weekend, I shall start the mass production today.
Thank you!
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Thank you so much for hosting this event for our military. My husband is military and I know anything we can do to make things better for them overseas is all they want.
I would have participated in this event even without the prizes you are giving away.
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Thanks for hosting this most impressive cause. I will try to send 6 to 8 cards.
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Thanks so much... I have a son serving in the navy there too! This really means so much to me. hugs. Peggy
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OH wow, what a great and wondeful cause-- I've always wanted to do something like this and I will follow thru this time -- I think you would get an overwhelming amount of cards without the great giveaways, but those are pretty cool! Thanks for doing this!!
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What an awesome idea. I've been wanting to do something special for the troops besides the "norm" that people do. This is terrific. I'm certain they will appreciate it. It's like 2 gifts in one. One they can receive and then turn around and give it to someone else. Thanks for organizing this. You're awesome!
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I cannot imagine how hard it is for our Service men and women on a daily basis let alone having a special day like Christmas go by.. this is the time that all hearts 'should' be home. Thank You Gina for making it possible for us to do something to help them feel closer with their families, to bring those hearts home! You are a True Inspiration! Ü
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I'm not sure I understand the extra envelope? I understand the card needs an envelope so they can mail it, but what is the other envelope for and what size should it be?
Thank you,
Lynne
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I think I can explain......you need to have an envelope to mail your card in, right? And this card is to go to military away from home so that they can use it to send to a loved one at their home. They need an envelope to mail it in. So, that's 2 envelopes: one to mail it in and one so the military will have an envelope to mail it, too. These cards are not Christmas cards for the military to read/receive. Because most military overseas aren't anywhere they can buy a card to send home, these cards will be for them to use. Does this make sense? I hope so.
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I completed 30 cards. I am due Nov.12th so cut out everything and got all my supplies together and then sat and did them.
Mailing them today after my Dr. appt.
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I sent my cards out today. Thanks for the opportunity to do this, what a great cause. I loved your crate pictures for the cruise too. Hilarious!
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will work on getting you some next week but for now I am posting notice to my blog to help spread the word.
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Oh my gosh. I was wondering if you had gotten the cards I sent and realized I had forgotten to put my email on the card I had for you. Well, maybe this post will help. (I made a separate card for you that was blue with silhouette flowers on a white die cut) Hopefully this makes sense. Thanks
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I have sent my cards to you and I hope they will get there on time. I live in Sweden and it takes about one week to get to the US. I sent them thursday, so it should be ok.
Thank you for doing this, it's so nice to know that my cards may brighten at least two people's lives, both the sender and the reciepient.
/Katarina
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Can someone please help me? Why am I folding a second envie inside the card for the person to use? I made envies to go with the cards and will have them in a larger envelope to mail to Gina. I'm confused as to why I'm sending two blank envelopes per card.
I hope someone will be able to answer my question.
Thanks much,
Chris
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I wondered myself at first but called & asked that question. Here's what I was told: The card will be inside one envelope and passed to a serviceman so that he/she will have a card to mail back home to a loved one. The other envelope, which should be folded & inside the card, will be the one the service member uses to mail that card to the states. I hope this helps......
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Thanks so much for the explanation. It helped. I thought that they were all going in the large envelope. Each card would be in a clean white envelope which, in turn is in the big one. That's why I got confused.
I appreciate your help! Thank you! Are you only sending Christmas cards?
Thanks again!
Chris
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I made only Christmas cards but that was because I had an extreme quantity of Christmas papers & embellishments left over from a project last year. I have sent other cards, through a different source, throughout the year. It's so rewarding and a great outlet to my passion for making cards but having only a few people to send them to.....
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Thanks again!, Kathy! You are a lifesaver!
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Good Morning... I just mailed my package of Christmas cards... Thanks for doing this for the troops!!! Nancy P...
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I Just found out about this and I am mailing 15 cards or so today, I Hope it's not too late....I am going to the PO Box first thing this AM to try to get it there as fast as possible without it costing too much! Hope you can still use them.
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I wish that I could have been a part of your wonderful project for the troops. But to all of you who did God bless you. Perhaps I will be able to join in the next time.
Mary
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OOPS,missed this one! Is it too late??? LOL
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