The picture is of her brilliant burglar costume from last Halloween.
(POST EDIT: Here are the instructions.)
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.)
The picture is of her brilliant burglar costume from last Halloween.
(POST EDIT: Here are the instructions.)
oh gosh that is the coolest idea EVER. i love it. you are a serious genius.
ReplyDeleteOMG!! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea!! :)
ReplyDeleteCute idea Jordan! As always!
ReplyDeletei cannot wait to do this project. a good friend turns 30 in june, and i will be doing this for her.
ReplyDeleteyou are too cool. love this idea.
ReplyDeleteThat is so gorgeous and thoughtful! And I love the final effect. Awesome.
ReplyDeletethis is brilliant!
ReplyDeletei must repeat how genius this is. so perfect. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGenius!
ReplyDeleteI reposted here (http://dropandanchor.blogspot.com/2010/05/best-idea-ever.html) hope you don't mind!
Love this! Is it bad if I do something like this for myself?
ReplyDeleteOoh, I look forward to that tutorial! Fab idea
ReplyDeleteThat'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.
ReplyDeletei love this idea -- what a thoughtful gift!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome, i really might have to try it...
ReplyDeleteGenius. It makes me want to cry it's so perfect.
ReplyDeleteawesome! so creative!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best idea! EVER! You did it again. Never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDeleteyou are one creative chica. well done you! wicked idea!
ReplyDeletei love it.
ReplyDeletei 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!
ReplyDeletesuper cool.
ReplyDeleteawesome.
ReplyDeleteThat would make for the very best of birthdays. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHow did you blow the picture up to such a huge size?
ReplyDeletegreat idea!
ReplyDeleteThis idea is amazing. good job. as always.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeletethis is nothing short of ingenious. And I love, love, love the pictures!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. Our bridesmaid did the same for our wedding two years ago.
ReplyDeleteWe 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!
ReplyDeleteNow I know what to do for my brother's wedding :-)
This is so great! You're so creative Jordan! :)
ReplyDeleteGenius. Can I please steal this idea?
ReplyDeleteLove this idea and also love the styling in these photos. Her side braid is too adorable.
ReplyDeleteWow, how clever! That's a great idea.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! (I love her plait, too!)
ReplyDeletejordan, you've outdone even yourself — and that's saying something. what a spectacular idea. i'm speechless, just completely blown away.
ReplyDeleteTHis 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
ReplyDeletevery clever
ReplyDeleteso cute! I love those pics, too. great idea!
ReplyDeleteso very clever and sweet. What a sweet surprise for your friend.
ReplyDeletePlain genius.
ReplyDeleteThis 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!
ReplyDeletewow this is brilliant
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea! I plan on putting this into action for my sister's 30th b-day.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most amazing idea EVER, Jordan!
ReplyDeleteI must do this! But how did you get the picture so big?
ReplyDeleteVery cute - the styling is very Color Me Katie :)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a wonderful, heartfelt idea! We love the mix of creativity, hands-on design, and interaction from family and friends. Bravo!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!!
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cool!!! Love your video using "of montreal" 's song!!!
ReplyDeleteYour blog makes me keep young and create something, and be happy!
Such a great idea and I am SO happy that you posted this... My daughter created one of these wall puzzles for me for my 50th birthday and I LOVE it!!! I've posted about it on my blog today and linked back to your original post here. Thanks for inspiring my daughter with this lovely gift idea! It's been amazing so far.
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