Birthday Surprise in the Mail
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.)
Category: birthdays
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oh gosh that is the coolest idea EVER. i love it. you are a serious genius.
OMG!! LOVE IT!
Fantastic idea!
Brilliant idea!!
Cute idea Jordan! As always!
i cannot wait to do this project. a good friend turns 30 in june, and i will be doing this for her.
you are too cool. love this idea.
That is so gorgeous and thoughtful! And I love the final effect. Awesome.
this is brilliant!
i must repeat how genius this is. so perfect. thanks for sharing!
Genius!
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Love this! Is it bad if I do something like this for myself?
Ooh, I look forward to that tutorial! Fab idea
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.
i love this idea — what a thoughtful gift!!!
That is awesome, i really might have to try it…
Genius. It makes me want to cry it's so perfect.
awesome! so creative!
This is the best idea! EVER! You did it again. Never cease to amaze me.
you are one creative chica. well done you! wicked idea!
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.
brilliant and heartfelt – you are amazing!
super cool.
awesome.
That would make for the very best of birthdays. Love it!
How did you blow the picture up to such a huge size?
great idea!
This idea is amazing. good job. as always.
Wow, what a fantastic idea!
this is nothing short of ingenious. And I love, love, love the pictures!
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:-)
Coolest idea EVER!
Now I know what to do for my brother's wedding
This is so great! You're so creative Jordan!
Genius. Can I please steal this idea?
Love this idea and also love the styling in these photos. Her side braid is too adorable.
Wow, how clever! That's a great idea.
Brilliant! (I love her plait, too!)
jordan, you've outdone even yourself — and that's saying something. what a spectacular idea. i'm speechless, just completely blown away.
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
very clever
so cute! I love those pics, too. great idea!
so very clever and sweet. What a sweet surprise for your friend.
Plain genius.
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!
wow this is brilliant
This is such a great idea! I plan on putting this into action for my sister's 30th b-day.
What an amazing idea!
That is the most amazing idea EVER, Jordan!
I must do this! But how did you get the picture so big?
Very cute – the styling is very Color Me Katie