Last month for Aubrey’s birthday I organized a surprise for her. We blew up a picture of her and cut it down into cards, 112 to be exact. Then I sent them to her family and friends all over the world with instructions to send them back with love notes and drawings. The whole week of her birthday she kept getting cards from friends and family like pieces of a puzzle. It turned out really great. Not all of the cards made it back but we knew that would happen and I kind of like that some got lost or forgotten.
The picture is of her brilliant burglar costume from last Halloween.
(POST EDIT: Here are the instructions.)
the binghams.
May 6, 2010
oh gosh that is the coolest idea EVER. i love it. you are a serious genius.
Color Collective
May 6, 2010
OMG!! LOVE IT!
Emily
May 6, 2010
Fantastic idea!
Melissa Blake
May 6, 2010
Brilliant idea!! 🙂
Tonia Conger
May 6, 2010
Cute idea Jordan! As always!
Cara Rank
May 6, 2010
i cannot wait to do this project. a good friend turns 30 in june, and i will be doing this for her.
simplesong
May 6, 2010
you are too cool. love this idea.
celi.a
May 6, 2010
That is so gorgeous and thoughtful! And I love the final effect. Awesome.
Emily
May 6, 2010
this is brilliant!
radhi
May 6, 2010
i must repeat how genius this is. so perfect. thanks for sharing!
The Mel B
May 6, 2010
Genius!
I reposted here (http://dropandanchor.blogspot.com/2010/05/best-idea-ever.html) hope you don't mind!
Janaan
May 6, 2010
Love this! Is it bad if I do something like this for myself?
Katie
May 6, 2010
Ooh, I look forward to that tutorial! Fab idea
Schmath
May 6, 2010
That's awesome, but what I really want to know is what is that giant knitted thing she is standing on? Is it a knitted couch? Because if it is, I want it. I wonder where I can get giant yarn like that.
ampersandity
May 6, 2010
i love this idea — what a thoughtful gift!!!
Chelle and Aaron
May 6, 2010
That is awesome, i really might have to try it…
J & K
May 6, 2010
Genius. It makes me want to cry it's so perfect.
chiara
May 6, 2010
awesome! so creative!
Adrienne
May 6, 2010
This is the best idea! EVER! You did it again. Never cease to amaze me.
Chris
May 6, 2010
you are one creative chica. well done you! wicked idea!
heidi
May 6, 2010
i love it.
i wish i would know about this fabulous idea sooner…my sisters birthday is this saturday and i would love to do this for her. next year i suppose.
Inha
May 6, 2010
brilliant and heartfelt – you are amazing!
anika
May 6, 2010
super cool.
Kim
May 6, 2010
awesome.
You Are My Fave
May 6, 2010
That would make for the very best of birthdays. Love it!
Allison
May 6, 2010
How did you blow the picture up to such a huge size?
JKA
May 6, 2010
great idea!
Damaris
May 6, 2010
This idea is amazing. good job. as always.
Be Like the Squirrel, Girl
May 6, 2010
Wow, what a fantastic idea!
Isa
May 7, 2010
this is nothing short of ingenious. And I love, love, love the pictures!
Mathilde
May 7, 2010
I love this idea. Our bridesmaid did the same for our wedding two years ago.
We had a period of one year between our civil wedding and the church wedding. Every week we received a letter with a card. The finsished picture showed our engagement kiss:-)
Cati Basmati
May 7, 2010
Coolest idea EVER!
Now I know what to do for my brother's wedding 🙂
Sarah Bradley
May 7, 2010
This is so great! You're so creative Jordan! 🙂
Estelle
May 7, 2010
Genius. Can I please steal this idea?
chelsea
May 7, 2010
Love this idea and also love the styling in these photos. Her side braid is too adorable.
Mia D.
May 7, 2010
Wow, how clever! That's a great idea.
Caroline, No.
May 7, 2010
Brilliant! (I love her plait, too!)
Design Darling
May 7, 2010
jordan, you've outdone even yourself — and that's saying something. what a spectacular idea. i'm speechless, just completely blown away.
Wahzat Gayle
May 7, 2010
THis is a SUPER SUPER idea! I will do a version of this for my birthday LOL. So what if I will be turning 40 not 4. LOL
Annabanana
May 7, 2010
very clever
The Social Secretary
May 7, 2010
so cute! I love those pics, too. great idea!
Melissa Allam
May 8, 2010
so very clever and sweet. What a sweet surprise for your friend.
ohchanti
May 10, 2010
Plain genius.
Rendy
May 10, 2010
This is spectacular! My niece is graduating from high school and I am so doing this for her. I've already started gathering addresses, I have a picture, and all I am waiting on is the instructions from you, Jordan! Thanks!
L A M A R T I N É
May 10, 2010
wow this is brilliant
EAMCR
May 10, 2010
This is such a great idea! I plan on putting this into action for my sister's 30th b-day.
Cloggsy
May 10, 2010
What an amazing idea!
The Lil Bee
May 13, 2010
That is the most amazing idea EVER, Jordan!
Amanda
May 13, 2010
I must do this! But how did you get the picture so big?
Ashlyn
May 14, 2010
Very cute – the styling is very Color Me Katie 🙂