Memorial Day: Operation Gratitude

 

The challenge from my "Stampin' Pretty Pals" downline this week (suggested by Pal Liz Hughes) was to combine this Splitcoast Stampers sketch with a Memorial Day theme. 

This card is headed for Operation Gratitude, military service members stationed overseas.  It's not too late if you would like to participate.  Sending cards from your "stash" is appreciated so that soldiers can send them to their families for birthdays, thanks yous and more. 

Here's the address:

Operation Gratitude
16444 Refugio Road
Encino, CA  91436

Here are guidelines to follow when sending cards to our troops:

• any size card is acceptable
• the cards cannot have any glitter on them
• no candy or food items can be included or attached to the card
• keep the message positive and stay away from politcal comments
• do not seal the envelope that will be used to send the card to the military member; all cards are subject to screening and review
• include your name, address and e-mail if you'd like to receive a reply back
• it's nice to include another card(s) that they can send back to their family and loved ones (cards are difficult for our military serving in combat areas to purchase).  I'm sending a dozen :)
• If you are sending more than one card, place all of your cards in a Ziploc bag with post-it notes on the cards that are to be sent for the service member to mail back.

This 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card was easy to produce using my Stampin' Up! Star Punches!  Riding Hood Red and Whisper White were layered over the center rectangle of Night of Navy.  It reminded me of a flag.  The star brads from Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware were a snappy, patriotic touch.

Relax and reflect this Memorial Day weekend!



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Paper:  Riding Hood Red Textured (111345), Riding Hood Red (111348), Night of Navy Textured, (108696) Whisper White (100730)
Cool Tools:  Large Star (110710) and Star Punch (109045)
The Perfect Touch:  Chit Chat Rub-Ons (111804), Styled Silver Hodgepodge Hardware Star Brads (111325), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).