I've been making personalized, custom-made drawings for more years than I want to count! The first was "Girl in a Nightgown" and then "Baseball Boy" created for my own children who've been grown up for so long now that my daughter was also the inspiration for the "Corporate Executive"!

Made to order CreateMyGifts have gone to happy people all over the country for Birthdays, New Babies, Anniversaries, Graduations, Business and Party Favors and all kinds of occasions and events.

The Troops In Touch Story

(How it began and how these postcards fill the needs for which they were created)

A close friend of my family was deployed to the Persian Gulf, leaving behind his two young children - causing much heartache for him, for them and for all of us.

After his departure, I became aware of the many organizations that send items to our troops, but found little that deployed parents can have readily available to easily communicate with their young children.

In an effort to help my friend keep in touch with his children, I designed interactive postcards for him to mail home. The cards are viewed as little gifts by him and the kids, with space for a note from him and drawings the children enjoy coloring, connecting dots and working out mazes.

When completed, the art was mailed back to him, sharing the children's creativity and accomplishments and maintaining ongoing communication. He says the cards are especially helpful as an easy, economical way to keep in touch with them and give them an equally easy - and fun - way to send a little of themselves to him.

Thus began "Troops In Touch". Now, there are over 50 designs -some gender specific, others general in nature, including military, sports, seasonal and holiday themes

These cards are perfect for young children who cannot write on their own and for busy spouses with little time to supervise letter writing --the activities on the cards require little or no supervision. They're especially easy for the deployed parent since he/she doesn't have to come up with new things to say as required by letters --and when the postcard is returned, the "artwork" provides a topic for a response.

Most importantly, unlike e-mail or phone calls, the postcard has been touched by loved ones. Children can hold the cards, carry them around, sleep with them under their pillows and know they're receiving and sending their very own mail.

Here's what they say about Troops In Touch postcards:

I recently received this note from The White House: Dear Beth, Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas with me. Supporting and honoring our military families is of the utmost importance to me and it's always helpful to receive suggestions about how to best serve families who show such strength and courage. Your voice has been heard and I hope you continue to dedicate your time and creativity toward supporting military families. I wish you all the best. Sincerely, Michelle Obama

"My kids LOVED THEM!! And my hubby plastered them all over the walls of his Chu. Thank you!"

"My kids have been crying and begging to write him. I got(the Troops In Touch postcards) last night, and this morning, I wish you could have seen their faces light up! They were so happy. And it is so, so nice not to have to "dictate" a letter to them! My daughter wanted to make sure hers stayed in the girls' pile. I truly hope you one day know what you are doing for our kids."

"He packed the post cards, and he is grateful for them. He thanks you as well.I have your stuff to show everyone at our FRG meeting coming up! I can't wait to show them off!"

"Thank you the outreach you have established. I will pass the information to our priests in the Offices of the Chiefs of Chaplains for their action. I very much appreciate what you are doing and I believe getting the word out to our chaplains may be a great help."

"I had the opportunity to present the Troops in Touch cards at our Deployment Briefing last night. The advisors and FRG leaders were very excited about the idea. We are very interested in using your cards as our main fundraiser"

"Thanks, innovative idea, your interest to better the lives of deployed troops is wonderful."

And what customers say about CreateMyGift

"Received the note cards yesterday morning. . .they are wonderful. I think they turned out perfect!! Thank you, Beth, you'll be hearing from me again soon".

"Dave was very surprised and loves the gift! It looks terrific. You did a great job at a reasonable price. . ."

"This just blew them both away. Thank you for helping me score big for my parent's 40th Anniversary. They are thrilled--and so, we are thrilled!"

"The picture is absolutely, amazingly, perfect! It is just what I wanted for him. You have a very great skill".

"Oh my goodness! I just received my picture, and I just love it! I can't believe how fast it got here"

"You have been great to work with and I will definitely refer you to others that may need something creative like this. It's grreat to work with someone so responsive".

You Click, I Draw CreateMyGift Framed Drawings & Stationery

Create your own customized artwork on-line with me. Select what you'd like me to draw by ordering it on this secure web site. Easily make changes before placing your order to have your art produced in an 8 1/2 x 11 inch frame,on labels or stationery.

Whatever your age or artistic capabilities, you can create a one-of-a-kind drawing with just a click of your mouse. It's fun and easy to CreateMyGift.

CreateMyGift makes a wonderful present when you want a one of a kind gift that's customized for a very special someone. Also, think of CreateMyGift a unique remembrance of any event. Corporate/Business Gifts can include your company logo, sales, marketing, award or customer thank you message and are especially appealing as Boss & Employee appreciation gifts.

CreateMyGift items are made just for you. Ask for it if you would like to have something added that isn't shown on the web site and e-mail your request to me. I can probably create just about anything you want as a Custom Order.

Hope you have as much fun creating your gift as I have when designing it. And please remember to Support Our Troops!

Sincerely,

Beth Allen