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All boxes with Christmas cards are on their way to our Heroes, and now it's time to focus on cards for Valentines Day. The deadline for Valentine cards is January 7, 2011. To help motivate us to get these cards in early, Archway Cookies has generously consented to match us, cookies for cards! Check here for the details! We'll need to have your Valentines on or before December 1, 2010 so Archway can get the sweet treats to the troops for Christmas! Write the word, "Archway" on your packing slip. Thank you, Archway!
I started volunteering as the east coast shipper for OWH on January 1, 2010, and I got flooded with Valentines the first week! As many of you know, I'm not a fan of hearts, so I put off making this card to the very last minute! (Official time finished? 12:55 am! Time to spare!)
Many of you have asked about the proper way to tuck your cards in envelopes. Here's how! I just tuck the back of the card into the envelope. That way, your beautiful card front is visible to our heroes, and it stays "attached" to the envelope. (Cards made from a 11 by 4.25 cut get tucked all the way into the envelope.)
Please note: we use A2 envelopes for cards that measure 5.5 by 4.25. That size card in a larger envelope means the shippers must remove the cards and place them in A2 envelopes.
See how well they all fit? That's 300 cards! I'll place some oversized cards and a bag of Hero Mail on top of these.
For those of you who made it to the end of this post, thank you! I have blog candy!! Leave a comment, and I'll choose a winner using the random integer generator after 12:00 am Monday. I love Hero Arts, so here's what one lucky crafter will receive:
Now, on to the next blog! It's shipper Kris in Kansas! She's just started her blog! Way to go, Kris! Here's the link to Kris's
A Work of Heart!
Woohoo! I'm first! lol. Only coz you posted early enough that I could comment before bed :) Really cute card even if it DOES have a big ol heart on it - and to think I went to great lengths to minimize hearts on S&S, Homefront, and my blog. Just for you! lol :)
ReplyDeleteBiggggg hugs to you for all you do for OWH and our heroes....you are AWESOME, Dixie!!
Dixie, your card is awesome with flowers in the heart. Thanks for all what you do for OWH.
ReplyDeleteGreat Card!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all your hard work with OWH!
Thanks for all of your hard work. I just sent a package in yesterday but didn't put Archway on the slip. I hope they count anyway.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to work with hearts but your card is absolutely lovely. TFS!
ReplyDeleteDixie, I made a Valentine without a heart on it just for you!
ReplyDeleteYour card is great - I love the use of black, it looks very sophisticated!
Thanks for all your hard work as a shipper!
Hi Dixie, for someone who is not a fan of hearts you made a wonderful Valentine's card! I love the big heart and the scallops!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the work you do for OWH!
What a great card! Love the color combo :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dixie, I'm working on Valentines to send you soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card! Going to spend today making more cards to ship Dixie!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful card Dixie. Scrapping the Magic will be sending you a box of cards next month.
ReplyDeleteGreat write up on how you send out your cards - Love the VDay card!
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a SUPER SHIPPER!
ReplyDeletecute card Dixie
ReplyDeleteeven if it has a heart on it :)
thanks for all you help with OWH
Great Card! The layout and colors are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for all you do.
Great card- thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNice card! Good reminder to make cards for kids. I tend to think of Valentines for lovers, but kids need love too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support of OWH.
ReplyDeletegreat card Dixie - love the colors
ReplyDeletealso a great introduction to newbies for the packing and sending of cards
Very cute card! And I too was up late last night making my card for the blog hop. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, your card is so pretty! I never think to use those colors together, but they look so good together! I love the flowers on it. Thanks for sharing!! And thanks for the chance at candy!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour card is a classic. TFS!
ReplyDeleteHi Dixie,
ReplyDeleteYour card is stunning and I'm sure you'll receive lots of wonderful comments.
Thanks for being such a fabulous shipper, it's been a joy to send my cards to you!
Hugs,
Lisa
Thanks for your dedication to this organization. Lovely card!
ReplyDeleteLove your tips! thanks! Thank you for all you do.
ReplyDeleteLovely card.. thank you for your dedication to OWH.
ReplyDeleteGlad to find your blog Dixie and I'm really going to try and get Valentines made - early !
ReplyDeleteYou'd never know you don't like hearts. Your card is lovely.
ReplyDeletethanks for all the hard work you do to make sure our cards get to the troops. great card thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Dixie! Love the scalloped edge, print on the heart and LOVE those flowers. Hugs, Karen
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card Dixie. Thank you for all you do!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Thank you for all you do!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card! Thanks for all your hard work at OWH :)
ReplyDeleteLove your inspiration. Thks for all your hard work shipping to the heros.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! You may be allergic to hearts, but you do beautiful work with them!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and textures in the Valentine card!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Friend of Scrapping the Magic
yuuuuu-uuuummmmmyy!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOoh neat, what are clings? :D I am intrigued. Thank you for sharing, your dis-love of hearts does not show a bit in your lovely card. I like it a lot! Thanks for all that you do Dixie. You rock!
ReplyDeletethanks for all you do for OWH!!!! Where'd we be without you??
ReplyDeleteGreat card for someone who doesn't like hearts! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteDixie- thanks for the info and for all you do.
ReplyDeletePatty
sportsfan80 at aol dot com
Your card is lovely. I am definitely going to use your color combination! Thanks for all that you do for OWH!
ReplyDeletelove your card! You did a great job and at that time of night!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, wonderful give-away! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card!
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love the text paper - especially with that old world font!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your hard work!
your cards is super cute, TFS
ReplyDeleteWOW 300 cards that is awesome
Tracy
NYGIRL1994 at yahoo dot com
What lovely cling stamps!! I almost forgot to put up my blog candy! Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!!! What a worthy cause - thanks for all the helpful information about packaging the cards for shipping, too.
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteI am a blog hop virgin. So I hope I am doing this right because it's my first. Thanks for the instructions on how to tuck.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time bloghopping. I love looking at everyones works of art! I wish I was half as artistic! Great job ladies.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tuck tip! I always wondered which way to flip the top envelope flap. Great Hero Arts stamps... the question for the winner is, turn them into general winter cards now, or save them for holiday cards for next year? Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Dixie! I love the ribbon placement and that's my favorite embossing folder!
ReplyDeleteWho would ever know you were a heart hater--that is beautiful. Love the edge punch and all!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING card!!! And thanks for the reminder about the tuck :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and thanks for the tuck tutorial! Does the envelope flap get folded over the card or to the back? Thanks again for sharing and the chance to win some blog candy!
ReplyDeleteDixie, thanks for all the work you do getting cards shipped to our heros. The pic of the card tucked in the envelop is the clearest example I have seen. Thanks, Debbie
ReplyDeletewe just have been twins separated at birth - I dislike hearts also - oh well - we do what we must do.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your hard work.
Barb Housner
Dixie I love the card. It's not toooo mushy as hearts go! Seriously, very beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all you do for OWH and our Heroes.
Procrastination has its pros! It's definitely a great card!
ReplyDeletespunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
Amazing card!
ReplyDeleteDixie, that's a beautiful card. No one would be able to guess you don't like hearts!! Thank you for all you do for our heroes!!
ReplyDeleteDixie, I love your card. Yu will be receiving my first time box of cards by the middle of December. I am SOOO excited to be a part of this GREAT cause!
ReplyDeleteMindy
I like the scalloped layer behind the heart! Pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you for working so hard!
ReplyDeletebarb dot miller2 at sbcglobal.net
I'm proud of you Dixie, making a heart card. I know how hard it is to make something you're not fond of, it makes it that more difficult and just a big chore instead of fun. Happy hopping.
ReplyDeleteHey Dixie! Tomorrow is our big day for AnyHero cards - we'll be sending a bunch your way this week!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. The colors and flowers are amazing!
ReplyDeletelfuchs1 at wi. rr. com
Your card is beautiful and thanks for supporting OWH! What a great giveaway! Thanks!-Leesa berry
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Dixie!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome valentine!! Red, black and white is my favorite color combination. So beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteGreat card and instructions. I also love the red and black combo.
ReplyDeleteLove the card. This is a great thing that's happening for our great guys & gals who are keeping us safe while we play! Love the blog hop! thanks for sharing it. Nelda in TN neldamc 765@ charter dot net
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card Dixie. I just love the heart. Thanks for showing us how to put the cards in, I finally figured it out with the last box I sent.
ReplyDeleteWow seeing all those cards sends chills all over my. God Bless!
ReplyDeletevery nice card! Thanks for showing how to tuck the cards! :)
ReplyDeleteNice card, I like the bold color combination...
ReplyDeleteHello from another member of the Dixie Fan Club! After sorting, triaging and packing all those cards I don't know how you find the mojo to make such a beautiful card! Thanks for all you do, Dixie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card. As the mom of a soldier and the grandmom to an Airman, I appreciate your efforts very much. I know our heroes are thrilled to receive these cards to send to their loved ones.
ReplyDeletebjohn at aol dot com
Pretty card and still masculine a little bit. I'm busy working on Christmas for craft shows right now, so it's really hard to think about Valentine's Day! Oh my!
ReplyDeleteI love your card Dixie!! and I appreciate your work as a shipper!!
ReplyDeleteOH how I love this card! Love the text in the heart and the colors are great! Everything about this card works. Outstanding job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dixie!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Blog Hop- love your Heart card- you did a fantastic job! Thanks for all of yout time and dedication!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Pretty good for a heart-hater ha ha ha.
ReplyDeleteGreat card.... You are one busy woman.... Thank you for the wonderful work you do getting the cards for out troops.... Thank you for the chance to win some wonderful blog candy.
ReplyDeleteCeleste
great card! and thanks for the details involved in the shipping
ReplyDeleteHolly
silverilexatgmaildotcom
What a wonderful valentines card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance at the blog candy.
I love love love seeing the box all packed with cards ready to go to our heroes. Thanks for all you do as a shipper for OWH.
ReplyDeleteThe card is gorgeous heart and all :) Thank you for all that you do and the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteLike the asymmetry, esp. the ribbon placement. Also like the scalloped edges the classy color choices.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being part of OWH support!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty! Thanks for all the work you do for OWH!
ReplyDeleteI love hearts!! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteEven though you're not a big fan of hearts, you really made an awesome card with this one! I really love this color scheme!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your hard work for OWH! We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for such hard workers from you shippers & everyone else behind the scenes! THANKS!!!
that is really a great card. thanks for all your hard work!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Dixie, heart and all. :) Helpful tips too (I struggled before figuring out the envelope flap got folded back, this photo shows it perfectly!). Thanks for all you do as the east coast shipper. You rock!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Archway (who make really good cookies!) for their support of OWH! I will be making cards soon to send to OWH.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for the info on packing/tucking cards
ReplyDeleteIt's a heart! :) I'm so proud of you! LOL! It's fun to hear the shipper side of it...
ReplyDeletewow,Dixie....for someone who claims they don't like hearts....your card is beautiful!!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's a heart, yes.... but with the combination of the black and flowers on it, it's 'dressed up' enough that it stands out from the 'typical' Valentine card ~ VERY CLASSY :D
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you don't like hearts when you can make such a great design with one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win your treat!
What a cute card and cute blog candy.
ReplyDeleteLove the blog hop! great card!
ReplyDeleteI love the flowers on your card! It's so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteI really love your card! The colors and flowers are really lovely!
ReplyDeletecathyhartle at gmail dot com
That is such a beautiful card! I'm into using flowers now so this is great inspiration! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThat is far from a "last minute" card. Love it! Love me some blog candy.
ReplyDeleteYou will be blessed for all you do. Thank you and I love your card, it doesn't looked rushed to me.
ReplyDeletepennykitz@charter.net
Dixie, your card is great even if it does have a big 'ole heart on it! Thanks SO much for all you do for OWH. I've got a box heading your way next week. With "Archway" valentine's! Somebody is going to be very happy with your blog candy!
ReplyDeleteR/
the card is gorgeous and the shipping tips are especially helpful as I'm hoping to be able to start with a friend on cards soon for OWH!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the card! It really is a challenge to go out of your comfort zone and you did it so well :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the shipping tips
Jamie
bamiester at gmail dot com
jamieisacraftymomma.blogspot.com
great Valentine. I love the way you used the text. judy judyb41@att.net
ReplyDeleteeven though THough said you dont like doing hearts you did a beautiful job on that card! thank you for all yOuve done for OWH
ReplyDeleteGREAT card... love the red and black - even with the heart. . .lol One Christmas rush done and many more to come - thanks for all the hard work =)
ReplyDeleteDixie, your card is beautiful! Thanks for all you do for OWH!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty card for someone that doesn't like hearts. I don't make valentines. Guess I'm just going to have to "grin and do it". Thanks for all you do.
ReplyDeleteDixie, I love your card. I'm sending you lots of hero mail this coming week!
ReplyDeleteWow, your card is stunning, I can't believe you don't like hearts!!! Awesome job.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Card!! :)
ReplyDeleteWow - that box of cards looks amazing!!! They must be so pleased to receive them!
ReplyDeleteShelley
scrapshopinaboxabagandabasket.blogspot.com
Beautiful card! And those stamps are sooooo cool!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCJ
Love the card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Thanks for all you do for OWH!
ReplyDeleteOh my gawsh - what a labor of love. Thanks for all that you do and for this opportunity.
ReplyDeleteDianeL
loyaz1 at wbhsi dot net
That is a beautiful card! I'm not a fan of traditional valentine cards so I really like what you've done.
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog (and am now a follower) and love your creativity! Thanks so much for sharing with us and it's so nice to meet a new crafter who is as passionate as I am about OWH (my husband is a decorated Vietnam veteran) and papercrafting. So nice to meet you! And please feel free to drop by my blog at http://lillianchild.blogspot.com/ sometime and say hi!
ReplyDeleteDixie; You may not like working with hearts, but it might be something you want to do some more of! Beautiful job!
ReplyDelete~§hawnie
I love this card - cute & simple.
ReplyDeleteI love your non heart Valentine! Great colors too-
ReplyDeleteYou made a very nice valentine card Dixie. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteGinny Hall
Dixie,
ReplyDeleteYou never told us why you don't like hearts? Love your card and I love how you email to all your card people when you receive their cards.
God Bless,
Jeanine
Great card, Dixie! I'm hoping to send some Valentine's your way (sorry, they all have hearts on them LOL).
ReplyDeleteEye-catching card, Dixie! THanks for braving the winter 'heart attack' for OWH--and for all you do year round, too!
ReplyDeleteHey Dixie! Love the cards you've posted. I'll be sending you valentines soon. Thanks for all your good work.
ReplyDeleteFor someone that doesn't like hearts, you made a beautiful card. Love the color scheme, too.
ReplyDeleteYour heart card is adorable and very loavely.
ReplyDeleteBoy, for someone who hates hearts you sure did use a big enough one, and I like it a lot!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, I love your card.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are going to be who I will be shipping to now that I've moved East! So thank you in advance for getting safely sent to soldiers. Your time and work is much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI love the card, btw!
Your card is fantastic. TFS :)
ReplyDeleteDixie - you are my shipper! Thank you fro everything that you do, I appreciate your efforts.
ReplyDeleteBobbisTreasure@aol.com
I love your Valentines Card.... very stunning!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
i love the colors on this! i never liked making pink v-day cards to give to men... i could work with this!!
ReplyDeleteHi Dixie! I think your card is really nice even if it does have a heart on it ;) Thanks for all your hard work as one of our shippers. I always enjoy seeing the photos of all the cards and boxes coming and going.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the hero art stamps!
ReplyDeleteKendra
j_k_sand at yahoo dot com
Love your card. Thank you for the chance to win some cling stamps.
ReplyDeleteYour Valentine card is very elegant looking; will be enjoyed by someone special. Love Hero Arts, too!!
ReplyDeleteSorry I am late, but it takes up a lot of my time to look at all the wonderful art in this blog hop. I did not start at #1. Your card is just WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteYour card is gorgeous and your efforts are so praiseworthy!!! Thanks for all you do for our men and women protecting us all over the world!!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE Hero Arts also! thanks for offering the blog candy... i will be pulling out my Valentine's Day stamps soon!
ReplyDeletelinda patti tpatti@windstream.net