What do you think?
I feel totally blessed by all of you thinking of me on my birthday and sending me your creations. I love them all.
Here is my question to you: Would you be okay, if I turn those cards back to blank cards and send them to soldiers that are in Iraq right now? What do you think?
I would love to see those cards reused again and brighten someone elses day. Please let me know what you think? Is it regifting, bad manners or a good idea?
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I think that’s a great use for the cards! Please feel free to recycle mine.
You only have so much space to store things…
Posted by: Melissa | April 11th, 2007 10:29
It sounds like a splendid idea! I left mine blank so that you could do what-ever you wish…for this reason especially.
Posted by: Rose Ann | April 11th, 2007 10:32
You need to do what makes your heart happy!
Posted by: Nancy | April 11th, 2007 10:42
They are yours to do what you want with. I wouldn’t think re-gifting is inappropriate at all. I guess its not really re-gifting. Its sharing the love!!
Posted by: Billie | April 11th, 2007 10:43
Sounds like a heck of a plan!
Posted by: Allison | April 11th, 2007 10:46
Beate - having spent many months in Iraq myself, I know they will be REALLY appreciated there. I think its a wonderful thing to do and I would think all the gals that sent them to you would agree! It’s a generous, heartfelt gesture that will not go unnoticed over there! Alex
Posted by: lilstamperalex | April 11th, 2007 10:49
That is such an awesome idea. I think you might be one of the nicest people I know (well, sorta know~LOL)
HUGS
Posted by: Jennifer | April 11th, 2007 10:51
What an excellent idea. Is there a particular place others might send cards to as well?
Posted by: Doris | April 11th, 2007 11:13
I think that’s a good idea. What else would happen with them? A)they’d sit in a box B)they’d get thrown away (gasp!) Send them on to someone else who will also appreciate them!
Posted by: Jen W | April 11th, 2007 11:22
I think that’s a great idea! I know cards can pile up fast. . .and I couldn’t think of a better use!
Posted by: Charmaine | April 11th, 2007 11:42
It’s a great idea!!!
Posted by: Lauren Vincitorio | April 11th, 2007 12:06
What a great idea! I am sure they will be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: Robin | April 11th, 2007 12:50
I think that’s a wonderful idea!
Posted by: Michelle | April 11th, 2007 12:55
I think that is a slammin idea!! Being a military wife and all I would love to have my cards used that way!!
Posted by: Ally B | April 11th, 2007 12:56
Awesome plan, Beate! Even though I didn’t make you a card I would be thrilled to have you do that if I did. You have such a big heart! TFS
Posted by: Juanita | April 11th, 2007 12:58
Yes! Definately do that. What a great idea. I just sent a box of mine to Dawn Griffith - her husband will pass them out while he’s in Iraq.
Posted by: Sue - stampinsusie on SCS | April 11th, 2007 13:08
I think they are your cards and you can do what you want, but I would be honored if you turned them over to the soldiers. How sweet of you to pay it forward like that.
Posted by: Kim/ nutsymuhl | April 11th, 2007 13:18
It’s a no brainer!! ABSOLUTELY send them. Great idea.
Posted by: Linda Marie | April 11th, 2007 14:53
Beate,
You can do that to my card. How very thoughtful of you. What a great idea.
Posted by: Rochelle Wick | April 11th, 2007 15:21
I new there was a reason I haven’t sent you a card yet (besides the obvious that I haven’t made one yet). I’ll make the conversion process easier by writing on a post-it instead of the card. Gee, aren’t I arrogant thinking that a card I made is one you’d want to forward on. Maybe I should have my own website and call it arrogant artist??
Posted by: pjbstamper | April 11th, 2007 15:37
that is an awesome and very generous idea. Each troop over there needs all the encouragement we can muster up right now! Good for you, Beate!
Barb
Posted by: Barb Hendrickson | April 11th, 2007 16:21
Go for it Beate.
Posted by: Bonnie (aka raduse) | April 11th, 2007 16:34
Even though I didn’t send a card (because I don’t have your address) I think that is a wonderful idea!
Posted by: Jackie in NC | April 11th, 2007 16:40
Go for it!! I love that idea!! :0)
Posted by: KristineB | April 11th, 2007 17:21
You bet, Beate! GREAT idea…………
Posted by: Val | April 11th, 2007 17:34
I think this is a totally sensational idea…what better way to brighten someone’s day, and then more people get to enjoy the beautiful cards you have received!!
Posted by: Keri | April 11th, 2007 18:40
Beate, I think I sent a Post it note telling you to “pay it forward” if you wanted to so for it girlfriend. I never thought you would send to Iraq…what an awesome idea.
Posted by: Barb | April 11th, 2007 18:44
Beate, I think “re-carding” is a fabulous idea!! It was so fun to look through all the awesome cards you received! Hugs to you darlin!!
Posted by: HB | April 11th, 2007 20:08
please use every card I send you as tool for anyone in need!! My husband is military and I love anything that goes to them!!! send away!!!
xoxo
ronee
Posted by: ronee | April 11th, 2007 20:36
TOTALLY a good idea! My hubby served over there for only three months (Oct 06 - Jan 07), but he said the cards really did brighten the troops (I collected and made a bunch that I sent to him personally). What a sweet thing to do, actually!
Posted by: kellybstampin | April 11th, 2007 20:58
What a wonderful idea Beate! I put one in the mail to you this morning, and now I’m wishing I’d left it blank. Feel free to fix it so that it can be used again! You’re so clever!
Posted by: Joanne B. | April 11th, 2007 20:58
That’s a great idea….should have just put in a post it note.
Posted by: Lani | April 11th, 2007 21:35
The best idea ever — this is the perfect case for “regifting” and I know they will be appreciated.
Posted by: Catherine | April 11th, 2007 21:40
Great idea!
Posted by: Terry Serman | April 11th, 2007 22:21
Feel free to recycle mine.
Aloha,
Glenda
Posted by: Glenda Giguere | April 11th, 2007 22:59
by all means Beate! our cheer gets spread even further!!;)
Posted by: Dawn | April 11th, 2007 23:17
Go for it! Cards are meant to be shared - especially the handcrafted ones!
Posted by: Michelle | April 11th, 2007 23:32
Sounds like a great idea to me. very sweet of you.
Susan
Posted by: Susannk | April 12th, 2007 05:52
I don’t see why not! I say spread the joy to as many people as you can. We all know how much love goes into a handmade card - there is no reason why it shouldn’t be passed on!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 12th, 2007 06:08
FOR AS MUCH EFFORT, TIME AND MONEY WE ALL PUT INTO OUR CARDS, I THINK IT WOULD BE A GREAT IDEA TO REUSE THEM. AND WHAT GREAT USE THEY WOULD BE PUT TO! TO PASS SOMETHING HANDMADE OFF TO OUR SOLDIERS. I KNOW THEY WOULD LOVE IT!
Posted by: TIONYA BYRNE | April 12th, 2007 06:35
I think it’s a GREAT idea and I would be thrilled to know that the card I sent was going to Iraq! (I hope you enjoyed it too)
Posted by: Cindy McVey | April 12th, 2007 07:22
I served in the Navy for fours years so this is very dear to my heart. I think it is an excellent idea and I know they would love it.
sincerely,
Janet
Posted by: Janet Casto | April 12th, 2007 08:28
I think it is a fabulous idea. It’s not regifting, think of it as sharing joy!
Posted by: Kat Jarosinski | April 12th, 2007 10:24
I also did not send a card…however I think it is a great and wonderful idea to recard to the men and women that are fighting to maintain our freedom! Great idea! Happy belated birthday!
Taishea aka cletracloversgirl
Posted by: Taishea Welling | April 12th, 2007 10:59
I think it’s a great idea!!! Go for it.
Posted by: Jacqui | April 12th, 2007 12:23
Sounds good to me! Awesome idea!
Posted by: Kirsten | April 12th, 2007 13:33
Go for it, girl!
Posted by: lacyquilter | April 12th, 2007 14:28
Yes….definitely a good idea. It will make 2 people happy instead of just one!
Posted by: Diane J Ouellette | April 12th, 2007 16:05
That is a wonderful idea! I know they will be appreciated!
Posted by: Alison-newstampinaddict | April 20th, 2007 13:22