Candy for a Cause!

I am definitely a novice at blogging and cardmaking.  I'm working on getting better though!  I am so lucky to have worked with Paula and to have her introduce me to this amazing cardmaking community. 

I've decided to use this post to give away some blog candy.  This is candy with a purpose.  Cause I'm too new to blogging and haven't hit any milestones yet, I thought I would give something in return for your help.

I am a member of Soldiers' Angels and have been for a little over two years.  I help when I can, mostly by making and sending blankets to the wounded.  But there are many groups in this organization and one of them is the Cards Plus Team which I recently joined.  Their mission is to send cards to either a soldier or a family member.  Our team is given all the sending info but the postage and cards are our responsibility.  Handmade cards are best (of course), but little ol me could in no way come close to making what we need...that's where you come in.  Trust me the need is great and it is amazing how a simple letter or card can make a huge difference.

So to be eligible all you have to do is send me a card.  It can be for any occasion ~ kids birthday, adult birthday, sympathy, just because..really any card that you might have made.  The only request is that the card have no embellishments..they need to be relatively flat to go through the postal equipment. 

Here's the candy....

There is approximately $200 worth of goodies.

Stamps: Stamping Anya, Greeting Farm; Dancing Willow, Whiff of Joy; Tilda with spring bundler, Magnolia; Tabitha the teacup girl, Stamping Bella; Blossom, Sugar Nellie; Heart Stripes, My Favorite Things; Tina Wenke mouse in hammock, Stampavie; Gwendolyn, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.

 Pattern Paper: Five 6x6 pads, (2)Memorybox, Pinkpaislee, BasicGrey, and Cosmo Cricket.

Organizer, 8x8 scrapbook, envelopes, zip dry, wackytac, cuttlebug folder, brilliance coffee bean ink pad, 3 copic markers (0, E00, E0000), Scor-it sliding ruler, gems and flowers.

How to Enter

1) Send me an email for my mailing address

2) Place a comment on this post once you have sent a card 

2)  If you link this post on your blog you can place a second comment with the word "link" and your blog address for an additional chance to win!

All my friends are welcome as I will ship worldwide.

I will keep this open until May 14th, the winner will be announced on May 15th

Thank You and Good Luck!

Comments

[Charlene]

Opps link did not work sorry I have you on my side bar you can fine it HERE
Hugs
Charlene

[Janette]

I have linked you to my sidebar,you can find it HERE...XX

[tina]

hi just to let u know i love making cards and looking at others card ideas love to win thanks

[Cathy Groden]

Mary,

Cards for soldiers has been a project near and dear to my family's hearts. My brother and best friend's nephew recently served time overseas and my nephew is currently on his second term. I know how important it is for our armed forces to receive correspondence from family as well as from other Americans. They appreciate every act of passion and kindness. I am happy to link your blog post to mine and have done so here...http://craftycath.blogspot.com/2010/04/cards-for-soldiers-and-blog-candy.html

Good Luck with your efforts!

[Gena]

Hi Mary,
put my card in the mail tonight.
Thanks Gena

[Gena]

HI Mary,

Here is the link to my blog.
This is the second time I've done this, but the first post never showed up.

http://gandgpremadescraps.blogspot.com/2010/04/more-blog-candy.html

gena

[Gabby]

HI Mary,

Hope you get a lot of cards.
Here is a link to my blog.

http://gpsimplecrafts.blogspot.com/

I will post again when I get your address.
My first post didn't show either, so I am commenting again.

Gabby

[Gabby]

Mary,

my card is ready to go and will be in the mail first thing in the morning.
Gabby

[Charlene]

Hi Mary just want to let you know my card is postal to you tomorrow !
Thanks

[Mary JK]

Mary,
Cards are in the mail!! I think it's a wonderful idea! Thanks for the chance at the candy.
Mary K

[Lynn Speckhard]

Mary,

Thank you for all you do and God Bless: http://lynnscreationsnomatterhowsimple.blogspot.com/

[Tanya Fretz]

Hi Mary ! I mailed my card first thing this morning. Thanks for the chance to win some wonderful candy. This is such a fantastic idea.

[Irene]

Hi Mary:

I sent 10 cards to you yesterday. Thanks for your support of this project!

[Diana Stout]

I will send as many flat cards as I can tonight!! Awesome candy! Thanks for a shot, and thanks for helping the troops!

[Linda C.]

Hey Mary, Watch your mail for a priority box that was shipped today. What a wonderful & vital organization!

[Cheri]

Hi Mary, I sent cards to you on Monday, but I think I posted on the wrong link, LOL. You should be getting them on Thursday by boat, I live just outside of Nashville!

[Amanda Miles]

Mary, I sent out my cards this morning. Thanks so much for supporting our trop and giving us a chance at the awesome candy. Good luck to everyone!

[Avril]

Cards are in the post, hope they get to you soon. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Lynn Galvan]

Thanks ever so much for the chance to win
Now to find your address
Lynn in Lancaster Ca

[Bev]

Thanks for the good work you are doing. I mailed my cards this morning. God Bless!

[Jess Willison]

Mary - got 2 cards in the mail for you! Hope you get them soon! So glad to be able to help out and maybe ever win some awesome candy!

Thanks again!

[Cathy Groden]

Hi Mary, got my cards in the mail. I'm in Michigan too so you should see them in a day or two.

[Joyce Gilmore]

Hi Mary, Put my cards in the mail today. Thanks for supporting the troops and giving us the chanced to win the blog candy.

[Jayne Morgan]

Hi Mary, I've put a couple of cards in the mail today....hope you get lots....it's a great cause.

[Priscilla]

Hi Mary! Hope you received the cards I sent and that you're receiving lots more from other friends. This is a wonderful cause and I'm so happy to be able to help out. I'm pretty new to blogging and couldn't quite figure out how to put a link on my sidebar, but I did do a post on my blog (http://mystampingcorner.blogspot.com/2010/05/candy-for-great-cause.html) directing others to your site! Good luck with a great cause and thanks for the chance to win some blog candy!!

[Gini Cagle]

What a great cause! I sent my card out.
hugs,
Gini

[Gini Cagle]

I also posted your candy on my blog - http://ginicagle.blogspot.com/p/candy-roll.html
Thanks for the chance to win some terrific candy!
hugs,
Gini

[Charity crafter]

Hi, I think it is a brilliant cause to offer blog candy for good on you x I will send you quite a few cards, as I do most of my crafting for charity x I will email you for your mailing address x I have popped your candy on my sidebar so you get as many entrants as poss x Good luck with it hun x http://www.charitycrafter.blogspot.com

I have candy too!!!!!! Stop by if you get time x Leigh x

[Jessica]

This totally slipped my mind, but I have the card all set aside and will put it in the mail for you tomorrow. So sorry it took so long!! Thanks for doing this!
Jess