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Today, I made some cards for Troops to send home. Thought it would be funky and fun to use the Groovy set, all bright colors, and all.
15 yr old son said he didn't think that was right, since it says peace, love. I told him why I thought it was fine, just talked it over with hubby, he shrugged, said hmm, and that was it. He very supportive of the cards for troops I have been making, because as a Vietnam (sp, sorry) veteran, he felt no support, in fact, contempt, when they returned. So naturally he thinks its really cool.
So I need help guys, if anyone feels the groovy cards aren't right, please let me know, and I will not send them to Keri.
You can check them out in Gallery.
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Denise
Promise, no ill feelings, I just do not want to offend anyone.
As a former ARMY wife (still married, he's just out of the ARMY now) I am sure the troops stationed over there have a wide variety of tastes, just like anyone else. Making cards to send over is showing them you care, and that is what counts.
__________________ I want people to be afraid of how much they love me-M. Scott
Perhaps you could add a "thinking of you" or "missing you" to them, either inside or out? I am sure that the soldiers want nothing more than peace so they can all come home.
I think the groovy set is appropriate for a father, mother, aunt or uncle to send home to a teenage son, daughter, niece or nephew. These men and women are missing many of life's events that I am sure they wish they were home for. I have thought I might send baby, wedding and sympathy cards as well. Do you feel these are appropriate? My husband and I both experienced the distain for our military when he served in Vietnam and we are happy to see a different reaction to our servicemen today.
Other thoughts here: I often try to include bookmarks for children to encourage them to read. I think I may stamp the message on printer paper and place it in the back of the envelope so they do not need to be opened to view the inside.
I might send baby, wedding and sympathy cards as well. Do you feel these are appropriate?
Totally, I was thinking about doing the same thing, you know how much they are missing.
I decided to not stamp a message inside the cards, that way, they can use them for what ever event they want, I did however stamp a little of the theme inside, just like in a corner or too, to decorate it a little.
Not to agree with a man ~ heaven forbid but I don't think they are appropriate. Maybe it's because I'm older and remember Vietnam and the 60s and what these symbols originally stood for ~ they were a clear cut anti-war symbol. I also question if they will make it through the inspection process. I understand your intent and they are cute cards, but I don't want to see you go through all that work only to have them discarded or returned to you.
Not only are your cards funky and fun for the MALE soldiers to send home, but there are WOMEN soldiers out there too. Maybe your cards are exactly their style. I say send them. It's truly the thought that counts. You took the time to make cards for them, that's all that matters. The cards will be appreciated.
__________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge. -- Albert Einstein
Troop cards, unapprioate??
, Joseph and Jaren (4) and baby Spencer born 2/18/07
