Cards for Heroes is sponsoring a Mini-BlogHop for the holidays! I know… I saw Halloween candy in the stores two weeks ago and thought that was rushing it. But if you make cards for a living OR you’re overseas and rely on an organization like Cards for Heroes, it’s not too early to think Holidays.
Here is my holiday card for all those terrific men & women serving our country. I’ve had these two photos living on my computer for awhile and knew I would use them for a card at some point. I used Photoshop Elements to create the card and used the magic wand to cut out the silhouette. Then I used a blending mode set to multiply. It created a soft and lovely look that says home to me. I hope you and our heroes like it.
I only recently heard about CFH. Since then, RiverDog Prints has been running a promotion for the summer in support of Cards for Heroes. You can read more about that here. The reason I believe in what they do at CFH is I try to place myself in a soldier’s shoes. I would greatly appreciate receiving cards that I could send to my loved ones when I’m so far from home. That’s why I love supporting this organization!
If you would like to get involved, please check out the Cards for Heroes website here. The deadline for all Holiday cards is November 1st.
Thanks for stopping by!
And the next card for the Blog Hop link is right here.
This is adorable!! Great work!!
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Great card, very nice!
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Thanks so much for all your support, Cyndi!!! Thanks for sharing how you made this in Photoshop, I wondered if that was how you did it! :)
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oh so pretty!
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What a wonderful card…
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I had to look twice to see if this was a card! I haven’t done this on my computer and don’t even know how to start. I know you told us how but I think I have to have more on my computer then what just came with it to do this! Thanks for sharing. Great card. the image reminds me of a pic of me and my daughters long ago pic! (LONG AGO) haha
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gorgeous! love your design.
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Wow, What an awesome card! Great photography, too!
Thanks for supporting CFH!
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Breathtaking card; just absolutely breathtaking. Thanks for sharing it.
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Cyn Reply:
August 15th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Thanks everyone for stopping by and leaving such great comments. Proud to be part of CFH!
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terrific card! Thanks for your support of Cards for Heroes. Hugs!
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Fabulous. . . I am really inspired by people who can use their own photos for something beautiful like this! Way to go!
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Wow~ it is pretty. Thanks for sharing! I like taking photos and started to use it as a focal point of a card. However, I still need to learn more tecniques for sure.
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Lovely card! So sweet and full of emotion:)
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Wow, your photo card is amazing! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
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I love the serenity you evoke in this beautiful card!! so many different ways to make cards these days, thanks for sharing a the techie version :-D
Happy Crafting!
~angie
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oh, what beautiful images you combined and the card is so lovely and touching! This will definitely be appreciated by the people who get it!
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Beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration & for supporting CFH.
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Very nice card. I just purchased Photoshop Elements, but have not used it. I am now inspired, thank you!
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Gorgeous card!
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Very nice, it gave me goose bumps…made me think of a little girl kissing her daddy.
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