Friday, July 15, 2011

Getting Cricky Blog Hop- For our Fallen Heroes

Welcome to Our Monthly Blog Hop at 



We are honoring our fallen heroes this month.

Each Design Team member has created a card to give to a family that has lost someone during their service.
This is VERY personal to me because I have many family and friends that serve.  However, my extended family just lost a young man, only 22 years old, in combat in Afghanistan.  I had asked the DT if anyone wanted to send cards to the family.  Then Kristal, in all her generosity, suggested we do an entire hop for families in this situation.

I am so excited to see the outpouring of love from my DT sisters.  This really is a great bunch of girls to work with.  My term with the design team is just about over and Kristal is actually doing design team call right now.  If you are interested take a hop over there and check it out.

Do you want to contribute a card to the cause?  In August I am going to an event for Fallen Heroes.  At this event I will hand deliver cards that people have made in honor of their lost loved ones.  The fact that my bloggy friends are pouring  out love for this cause makes my blogging time so worth it. Make sure to go to Getting Cricky for more information!

About the card:
Sadly, I think this looks MUCH better in person!  UGH!  I hate it when that happens.
I used Wild Card for the cuts.
Then I crumpled up the paper and distressed it with gold ink.
The sentiment is from "Amazing You" by K Andrew

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Posted by Crafting Misfit at 9:00 PM
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51 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Rebecca
    I have cards like that sometimes also and think the pictures just do them justice, but your card is great. I love the wrinkled and aged look. My cards will go out to you probably tomorrow or Monday. Great job and thank you for doing this.
    Hugs
    Brenda GCDTM-Sister
    I would be honored if you came to see my blog here

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  2. Jill AngelJuly 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I like your card. It looks roughed up like what our soldiers go through. Very fitting. I am sorry to hear of the loss of your extended family member :(
    Jill
    Jilliree@aol.com

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  3. LisaJuly 15, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I think your card is so awesome, Rebecca! I love the distressed look! What a wonderful thing you are doing hand delivering these cards! I am sorry to hear about your loss in your extended family.

    Lisa
    http://indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  4. LindseyJuly 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I like the distressed look! Very nice :)

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  5. BarbJuly 15, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for what you are doing for other families in the same situation.

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  6. KathyJuly 15, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    OMG, this is just so beautiful. You did such a great job on this hop. You always do such a great job. Have a nice weekend!
    Hugs :),
    Kathy - Getting Cricky DTM Sister
    http://the3esblog.blogspot.com

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  7. CRAZY4 CHRISTJuly 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    what you are doing is amazing!! Sorry for your family's lost. Great job with the card.
    Kristan

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  8. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    This is such a great project. Thank you for offering to take these cards. I am sorry for the loss of a loved one. This will mean So much to so many. Thank You thank you thank you!! Love the card. Thanks for sharing

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  9. Sunshine HoneyBeeJuly 15, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I like the distressed look & it suits this cause perfectly. I'm a fan of Tim Holtz. Like the patriotic cards. I'm a new follower of your blog. I've been a follower of Getting Cricky with K Andrew for awhile.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"
    http://CreatedbySunshineHoneyBee/blogspot.com

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  10. My Scrap DiaryJuly 15, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    The distressed look is great with this star and theme. Loved being able to help out in this important cause.
    Jess :)
    GCDT Sis
    Please visit me at My Scrap Diary
    Ps. Please fix the link to me :) Thanks!

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  11. SquirlygirlJuly 15, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Very pretty card Rebecca! I bet that gold distressing looks beautiful in person :) Thanks for doing the run and handing out cards for us!
    Enjoy your weekend :)
    ~Hugs~ your DT sister
    www.squirlygirlcreations.blogspot.com

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  12. DIANA L.July 15, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I think it is a very interesting card and very artfully done. TFS
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  13. JulieKJuly 15, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Great job Rebecca! The distressed look is perfect! Thank you for the inspiration for this hop- it is wonderful that you are taking all these cards to such deserving people.

    JulieK
    http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/

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  14. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Thank you so much Rebecca for doing this for us--you rock sweet girl!

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  15. CharlotteJuly 15, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I think your card looks terrific! And it has a very special message! This has been a wonderful blog hop.
    Charlotte

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  16. Zoey and the furballsJuly 15, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    The card is quite beautiful, much like the hearts of all who participate and those who serve.

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  17. VickiJuly 15, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Rebecca it is a great thing, you are doing, by taking these cards and hand delivering them. We think there is not much we can do and yet just by talking about this project to someone this blog came into being and you are going to have lots of cards to share. Bless you..

    transport7800@aol.com
    http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
    I am now a follower :)

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  18. JenniferJuly 15, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Love it!! I have the same happen to me too sometimes!! Thanx for honoring our soldiers!! I am your newest follower!! Jennifer

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  19. JennyJuly 16, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I love you card and the distressed look. Thank you so much for taking time ti deliver these cards. As a former Army wife I know they all appreciate it.

    Jenny
    jennykingham at att dot net

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  20. NanetteJuly 16, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I think it is awesome what you and the rest of the team are doing! The soldiers will love it.

    nanettemt at yahoo dot com

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  21. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Your card is wonderful. I want extend my sorrow for your families loss. This is an amazing hop, and what you're doing is so great. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/

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  22. scrapperbeckaJuly 16, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Rebecca you card is awesome! Great job
    Becka
    Getting Cricky DTM

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  23. Dee BurnsJuly 16, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    Sorry to hear of the loss of yet another Hero.
    As for your card, I bet it looks great. I know what you mean...when it looks better in person. I am sure the person that receive's it...will cherish it.
    Thanks for what you are doing for our amazing Military. They will surely appreciate it.
    Dee B

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  24. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    love the distressing on this!!! i'm so into distressing!! aren't the DTM great!! :)

    kathy--GCDTM
    www.scrappingfelkatz.blogspot.com

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  25. GloriaJuly 16, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    Your card is very beautiful. I love the vintage distressed look.

    Precious Hugs

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  26. TiffanyJuly 16, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    So sorry for your family's loss! What a great cause to create cards for. I think yours looks spectacular :) TFS

    tiffanymarierice@yahoo.com
    http://sparkledmemories.blogspot.com/

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  27. *****A Creative Journey with Melissa*****July 16, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I am so sorry to hear that we have lost a soldier. My condolences go out to you and to their family.

    WHAT A CUTE CARD! I love the tattered/distressed look! TFS and I would be honored if you would check out my blog at http://acreativejourneywithmelissa.blogspot.com/

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  28. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    Thank you so much for all your hard work for the fallen heroes event.
    kacee

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  29. ShannenJuly 16, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I love it! The distressed look and the one word are poignant! Well done, and TFS!

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  30. MyCuriousCraftsJuly 16, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    OMGoodness, what a super card for such a worthy cause...love it. As a veteran, I am deeply touched by your kindness. I am now a follower of your blog. ~Shen

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  31. Doris P.July 16, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    perfect. absolute perfect!! worn out a little like our soldiers serving!
    parkernana5@cox.net

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  32. the cricutologistJuly 16, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love the look of distressed paper! Gold ink is a nice touch! Good job!

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  33. mamawcindyJuly 16, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Oh,I Love your Card! Looks all distressed. So Sorry for the loss in your family. Prayers to you all. Hate that your time is about up on the D.T. Thank you so much for Sharing your Card.I'm a follower of yours. :0)
    cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

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  34. Mommy's Crafty CreationsJuly 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Sorry for your loss. Your card looks great. I like the distressing technique. I would like to get better at it lol

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  35. Amy EJuly 16, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I still think your card looks great! And thank you for what you are doing...very cool!

    amyis300 AT hotmail DOT com
    scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com

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  36. CathyJuly 16, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I would say it came out just fine. I became a follower, and fan on Facebook and grabbed your button. I am also a Mainer. I will be sending along some cards..I have a blog but haven't posted cards yet. camera trouble.
    mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  37. S.BaylesJuly 16, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Great card and I love the distress look. Thanks for all the you and the DT and Kristal do.
    Blog:http://lovethatexpressions.blogspot.com/

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  38. Dawn, RIJuly 16, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    I just love the distressed look. Yours looks great... Keep the Faith
    Dawn RI
    abosoffit@hotmail.com

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  39. Dawn, RIJuly 16, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    www.dawnsdpl-papercrafting.blogspot.com
    Dawn RI

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  40. Jen_HJuly 16, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Very cute card. I love the distressing. TFS! I am a new follower!
    ~~Jen H~~

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  41. J July 16, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Great card TFS!!!

    Justina1218 at aim dot com

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  42. CarrieJuly 17, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I think the distressed look is so appropriate! So sorry to hear of your loss, but I am encouraged to see you take action as a result! What a difference you are making in the lives of these families!

    http://legalcrafter.blogspot.com

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  43. LyndaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Your card looks great! I love the crumpled look! TFS

    Lynda
    rlhamm1 at gmail dot com
    lyndascreativetouches.blogspot.com

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  44. scrappingmammaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful! love it and ill be sending in a few of my own! ~Thank-you love for sharing your creativity with us all :-)
    Scrappingmamma~ustoleit@comcast.net
    http://www.scrappingmamma.net

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  45. littlenJuly 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    great hop for a worthy cause indeed. thanks to all of you.
    littlen44atgmaildotcom

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  46. Kelly SJuly 17, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    A lot of times our cameras can't capture the card as well as it looks in person. I can tell it is a phenomenal card. Love the distressed look.

    Kelly
    http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com

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  47. *StarJuly 17, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Beautiful card and such a great cause!! I am so sorry to hear about your loss and what your family must be going through. Tfs.
    stars paper passion at gmail dot com
    starspaperpassion.blogspot.com

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  48. AimJuly 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    (trying this again -- my comment keeps disappearing, so sorry if you get all THREE!!)

    Rebecca, thank you so much for your willingness to take all of our cards to the event. It means so much to me that you will take your time to make sure these families know how much their loved one's sacrifice means to all of us!!

    Thanks so much for sharing your talent in the "Let's Get Cricky" Blog Hop!! :)

    Your GCDT Sister,
    Amy :) at www.lovetocrop.com

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  49. Jennifer S.July 17, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    cute card!

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  50. Pocono PamJuly 18, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Love the card! Reflects what our troops go through! Rough! I am a new follower!

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  51. Dee BurnsJuly 24, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Mailed my cards on Saturday. Hope you like them...better yet I hope the Heroes like them.
    Thanks again for letting us participate in this.
    God Bless our Military.
    Dee B

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