From Our Hearts/Cards For Troops

Yesterday, I did something that made my heart feel good. I received a box from my sister the other day , and it had 22 placecards in it that were left behind after the concert. She was sure that I needed all my little soldiers back and that I would find a good use for them. Lo and behold, an email comes into my inbox from a fellow SU! Demo talking about From Our Hearts (cards for troops). I contacted Martie Shea, the founder, and she said she would be happy to take all the soldiers. I spent a little time putting a base and sentiment on them and ran them into the post office and they are on their way to good homes. :) The entire time--I'm thinking how good it feels. If you want to do something good for your heart take a look at the FROM THE HEART or another charity of interest. Like Martha Stewart says, "It's a good thing."

Soldier Cards

Do you recognize these guys? They are the fronts of placecards from the concert I made! I couldn't just throw them away. I had a couple minutes so I recycled them into cards. I replaced the white base w/ brocade blue, added a sentiment from Kind & Caring Thoughts (Level 3 Hostess) matted in ruby red and stuck a couple of brads that I had laying around on to finish them off.

PlaceCards are FINISHED

Awhile back, my sister asked me to make 100 patriotic placecards for a private concert she is hosting. Royal Wade Kimes, a country singer featured on XM radio is coming to Potosi Wisconsin! Can you believe that? My sister and brother-in-law have gotten to know Mr. Kimes through his charity Backpack for Kids. He has shown an interest in getting out and meeting his fans. My sister offered to host his first concert and meet and greet. Well--I don't have XM radio, but my sister assures me that I am in for a treat on Saturday night at the concert.

Hours and Hours and HOURS later...here are the placecards. I had no idea when I started this project how long it would take to cut, stamp, color and assemble 100 of these placecards would take!! I love the soldier from the SU! Courage set, but it will be awhile before I will want to color another one. Geesh, I have colored a WHOLE PLATOON!

Placecards for Concert

This is the biggest thing I have ever been asked to do....and frankly, I'm terrified!

My sister is hosting a private concert mid-September featuring country singer, Royal Wade Kimes. She has reserved seating for 100 guests and has asked me to make the placecards. She wants the cards to have a patriotic theme and to 'dress up the tables' a bit. My sister is very down to earth-- I'm hoping she will like my first attempt...

What do you think?