Aloha to my new readers via the Operation Write Home Blog Hop and welcome back to my “old” readers ;) I am so glad you are here. Operation Write Home is such a great organization that sends cards from cardmakers like YOU to our country’s deployed heroes to write home. If you would like to start at the top of the Hop, here is the link.
My name is Joscie. {That rhymes with bossy, not jozzy, not joe-sy. Just so you can say it right in your head ;)} My husband is in the US Navy and stationed aboard a ship at Pearl Harbor, HI that just returned from a short 3 month deployment a few weeks ago. While he was gone, I sent him cards to send home to our 2 sons. On the days when we opened the mailbox and there were cards or post cards from Dad, the boys were super excited. They would read and reread them and smile. Our 4 year old would ask me to read and reread his “mails” from Dad, as he is just learning to read. We are facing a 6 month deployment in the new year and I plan to send my hubby armed with a lot of cards to send home to the boys. I also want to send cards to Operation Write Home so other family members can have the same joy of happy mail. Some times during a deployment, it’s the little things that help you get through.
Here are a few cards I’ve made up to send to Operation Write Home:
I am still working on more cards and plan to pack these up and send them on next week! :)
I know you’re asking yourself, self, how do I make cards to send? well look right here for all the details. Or are you saying, I’m not crafty, what can I do to help? Good news, you can help too.
The next stop on the blog hop is: Dana :)
In celebration of the blog hop, I am giving away a package of Hawaii goodies. Leave a comment and I’ll draw for a winner on Monday, November 16. (edited date)
Thanks for Stopping by and have a great day! :)
Cool cards!
Bloghop? I didn’t know about a bloghop! I’m just one of the “old” readers who LOVES stalking your blog. =) Happy weekend!
Tina
thanks Tina! :)
Great cards – I love the typewriter with that sentiment, perfection!
You should sign up your hubby for cards…then you can receive cards you didnt have to make! :) :) :)
what a great idea Sandy! :)
Great cards, Joscie! What are those typewriter and sewing machine stamps? I love them! :)
the typewriter and sewing machine stamps are part of a stampin up set I just got. they are so so cute! the set is called puns from the past.
Love the cards and the story.
LOVED your cards!!! It’s nice to hear about the cards from the family’s end. This is my first blog hop and it’s fun discovering new blogs like yours!
Your cards made me chuckle! Aloha!
It’s so great to know how much even a simple card can mean to children and family of those deployed. Thank you and YOUR hero!
your cards are super cute!!! thanks for sharing!
My nephew, who just returned from Iraq, and his wife, who recently was discharged, are also at Pearl. Hugs and blessings to you…thanks for sharing your wonderful blog and creations.
Beautiful cards!
Beautiful cards-Thoughts and prayers for your family!
Cool cards. I love the simplicity… they are so elegant! God bless your hubby and you. Thank you for all you both do for our freedom! {hug}
What an awesome family! I’m so thankful to your hubby & your family for your service & sacrifice. Your card ideas are great! Many people think every card has to be so elaborate, but the soldiers love the homemade cards no matter what. My grandkids even make them too.
I love your cards and you’ve shot them beautifully! May I ask what techniques you used for photographing them? Always looking for tips from talented people. Mahalo!
Very lovely cards… thanks for helping to spread the word about this wonderful way to help our service men and women. Hugs, Peggy
(love those Harry Potter look-alikes.. how cute is that)
Thanks Peggy! :) We had so much fun dressing up!
What fun creations, that typewrite is so cute and I loved the little story about your son enjoying his mails. I hope he gets lots of mails during the next deployment.
This is such a heartening venture. Here in Canada, the painting guild I belong to also creates and sends cards for our troops. They range from painted, thru to stamped and embossed cards in every style imaginable and are received with great appreciation. It’s such a little thing we can do for our heroes!
~ Shelley
I love these cards! I keep thinking about buying that stamp set, but I haven’t yet. Now I really want to!
Thanks to your husband, and your family for your service. Happy blog hop!
Your cards are so cute. I love them.
These are great cards! I’m always looking for new CAS inspiration and now I have a new website to visit. I love that about blog hops!
Great cards! I really enjoyed your blog!
hugs
Mary
I really like that Puns from the Past set. Someday I hope to get it. I love your cards they’re so vibrant! A big Thanks to your DH for his service & sacrifice for our country!!
Super cute cards! Thanks for supporting OWH!!
Awesome cards! What a wonderful crafty and supportive thing we can do for our troops! God bless them, and you!
carlagade [at] gmail [dot] com
Oh my gosh, I love how simple your cards are. Perfect!
Oh I’m just smiling all over reading about your name “bossy Joscie” LOL – I for sure will never forget how to pronounce it, tee hee! Welcome back to your dh – and thanks for the inspiration today – your blog and cards are amazing! I’ve never seen those stamps before but they are so fun and versatile – terrific stop on the hop!
I love the simplicity of these cards, they’re fantastic!!
I think your cards are my fav !! just love them!
Wonderful cards.
{hugs}
M.E.
Thank you for sharing your talent and your story. My hubby is prepping for his 4th deployment, so I feel your pain. I can’t wait until our daughter is old enough to receive mail and understand why he’s gone a bit better. Thanks again!
Great cards…very simple. Thanks for sharing.
Aloha! Great cards and thanks to your husband for his service and to you for support of OWH. Hugs, Loni
Wow–so simple, yet such impact! Your cards are going to brighten the mailboxes of heroes’ loved ones across the country.
Please tell your sons that we are grateful for their daddy’s service, and we’ll be praying for him to stay safe and come back home to you all soon. They have a lot to be proud of!
Oh, these are sooo cute! Love the sentiment! Thanks for sharing!
Such great cards, and terrific story. I will be praying for you and your family during his deployment. Hugs!
~ky
Those cards are the most adorable, simple things I have seen all day, I LOVE THEM! You are so creative! Thank you for sharing!
my prayers will continue for all. i love your vintage images but i really pleased to see them showcased rather than buried amidst buttons and bows for a change, it is simply beautiful
Thank you for your support of OWH. I have a son in the USAF and know how much it means. I loved reading about your family. We are thankful for your husband and all he does.
Kathy
http://kathypassiton.blogspot.com/
oh I love the chandelier one! great CAS cards.
love you clear simeple card designs!
Joscie, great cards! Sometimes simple and sweet is perfect! What a great inspiration you are!!! I am proud to be one of your neighbors on the hop with you! Have a good one! ~Michelle :)
Thanks so much Michelle! :)
Joscie…your cards are SO beautiful! Their simplicity makes them so striking too! It is such a great cause to support. Hugs to you & your boys.
KJ XXX