Here they are!

Thanks to everyone who sent in a birthday card for my Great Aunt Caroline's 100th birthday!

Earlier, I was posting cards as they came in, but with 100, it simply got away from me.

Today, I photographed all the ones that were not on Flickr yet, and will load them onto that site over the weekend.

In the meantime, I thought you'd appreciate a sneak peek at the creativity and generosity that came Aunt Caroline's way.

Really something, huh?

They aren't all in yet, but we are approaching 100.

The cards are coming from all over the world, like this one from Lili in the Netherlands.

And the styles are all so different. From hand painted by Meredith to an altered journal by

Jen Rizzo.

Liam Tatum's has printed cloth.

And Joy's uses Caroline's photo and some gorgeous sequin trim.

Some are sweetly old fashioned and sentimental looking like Lea Star's and Amy Wald's pink pretties.

Maria Elena sent in a cross stitch all the way from Chile.

And Barb Burkard has machine stitched hers, and added padding!

This is the inside of Kelly's, her blog is "Junky Gal" and she junked this one up just PERFECTLY! Lot of lovely layers  inside and outside.

Here is the link to the flickr site:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/679216@N25/  I will be loading photos off and on this weekend.  I hope to have all up by Monday, and would appreciate any corrections you can give me.  A few don't have names, and there were a lot of Kathy's with a K and I don't know who is who, sorry.  Just look for your card, and please leave a comment on the photo to correct any stupid mistakes I have made.  Because I tend to do that a lot.  Again, sorry. I try, but my mind doesn't work in a very organized way. 

Here is the list of sign ups and hopefully it  is updated to include everyone.  I need to have all the cards here by the 20th, if you still want to send one and haven't yet.  I will then draw winners for prizes as a thank you for all of your help to make this elegant and kind woman's 100th birthday even more special!

Prizes will include a collaged clutch, and some vintage jewelry as well as some other little fun tidbits here and there. I'll see what I have made that I think you  might like.

Thanks again, to all you wonderfully talented people who have sent in your art!

100 cards

1. Karin http://madrekarin.blogspot.com
2. Michelle http://www.ginghamworld.blogspot.com
3. Pam http://blogcabinfever.typepad.com
4. Lesa Farmer
5. Robin~ thrifty_misspriss@yahoo.com
6. Robin Foster
7. Lori http://faeriewindow.blogspot.com
8. Kathy http://www.kathyscottage.blogspot.com:80/
9. http://oodlesandoodles.typepad.com/
10. Carol Spinsky RaisedInCotton@aol.com
11. http://soinspired.blogspot.com
12. Lori http://pinkfadedroses.blogspot.com:80/ 
13. Janine http://angelgurl.wordpress.com/
14. http://emmaspaperpatch.blogspot.com:80/
15. Liane Tatum
16. http://bluemuf.blogspot.com:80/ Karen
17. http://simplysage.blogspot.com\ Mahala
18. Beth http://bethleintz.typepad.com:80/
19. Debbie Doughty http://queendebbee.blogspot.com/
20. Alice Wingerden http://www.paintedwhite.com:80/
21. Karoline http://www.cherishedvintage.blogspot.com
22. Joyce Rodli
23. Lili http://lilimsadventures.blogspot.com:80/
24. Mandy Blake
25. *Heidi* http://journals.aol.com/hwoodred/everyday-cookies/
26. http://www.bonoramamama.blogspot.com:80/
27. Kirstie http://adelinecountrycottage.blogspot.com
28. Phyllis http://shabbyinthecity.blogspot.com
29. Sherry (Edie Marie's Attic)
30. Pinkie Denise
31. Marilyn http://marilynbutler.blogspot.com:80/
32. Melissa http://melissaburford.typepad.com:80/burford_designs/
33. Lisa Russell http://www.violetsandsnapdragons.blogspot.com/
34. Crystal http://www.fariebees.blogspot.com
35. Janice Rehmeyer
36. Meredith http://www.thevictorianlady.blogspot.com
37. Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur http://feteetfleur.blogspot.com
38. Jessi http://www.scrappyjessi.blogspot.com:80/
39. Donell
40. Jenn~ http://whinenroses.blogspot.com/
41. Lolly http://lollysnestegg.blogspot.com
42. Gail   Sell
43. Kathy http://www.vintagesnapsandscraps.com
44. Barbara http://smith411.typepad.com
45. crchaffee@cox.net
46. Edie Marie http://ediemariesattic.blogspot.com
47. María Elena
48. Kelley  http://www.junqueygal.blogspot.com/
49. Kelley: http://teacupmosaics.blogspot.com
50. Carlene http://carlenefederer.blogspot.com/
51. Barb http://www.123lavenderlollipoplane.blogspot.com:80/
52. Louisa http://beachyscapecodcupboard.blogspot.com

53. Jen http://Sanctuaryarts.blogspot.com
54. Sandy Babb
55. Colleen Cavanaugh http://cc-creativeramblings.blogspot.com
56. Rachael http://theroseroomnz.blogspot.com/
57. Valerie http://Queenschocolate.blogspot.com
58. Joy http://www.thejoyof.blogspot.com
59. Sheri Ingrande http://www.pawshpoodle.com
60. Mary Isabella http://daisybouquet.blogspot.com
61. Natasha Burns http://www.natashaburns.blogspot.com
62. Di Ann Sheps
63. Pat
64. Cami http://www.camillefano.typepad.com
65. 3rdEyeMuse http://3rdEyeMuse.blogspot.com
66. M.Kate http://www.melialissa.blogspot.com
67. DELIA  http://brooksidecottage.blogspot.com/
68. Kathy
69. Samantha 
70. Karen http://karenharveycox.blogspot.com:80/
71. Sarah Lee (Adelaide’s Country  Cottage)
72. Louise http://pinkgate.blogspot.com/
73. Betty http://shessewpretty.typepad.com/
74. Amy Wald
75. Tera http://Stampqueen.blogspot.com
76. Kari and Kijsa http://www.kariandkijsa.blogspot.com
77. Kathy Jacobson  kathyjacobson.typepad.com
78. Vickie http://www.whisperofinspiration.blogspot.net
79. Amy P http://www.rubymoonart.blogspot.com
80. Shannon J  http://www.faithandchocolate.blogspot.com:80/
81. Gail http://boutiqueginabeana.blogspot.com/
82. Cindy http://yappingcatstudio.typepad.com/my_weblog
83. Rhonda http://rhondamum.blogspot.com
84. Irma http://irmasrosecottage.blogspot.com
85. Alison Gibbs
86. Paula Kay
87. Jeanette http://scrapnchick-keepmeinstitches.blogspot.com/
88. Lisa http://reflectionsinagazingball.blogspot.com/
89. Jeanie http://www.themarmeladegypsy.blogspot.com
90. Whitney Johnson http://www.kindredjoy.blogspot.com
91. Corina http://corinaj.wordpress.com
92. Lisa Lee l-lee@sbcglobal.net
93. Sammy  don@stafney.com http://sammystuff.blogspot.com/
94. Rachael’s Princess
95. Rachael’s Mum
96. Sissy
97. sonya http://www.loveofyellowroses.blogspot.com
98. Beverly http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
99. Holly Abston >http://www.hollydoodledesigns.com
100. Adla http://www.vintagedelights.blogspot.com
101. Anja http://newclassichome.blogspot.com
102. Angelina http://beautifulcards.typepad.com/angelinascards/
103. Maxine v.maxlie@charter.net
104. Jennifer 
105. Heather R. Kowalski http://www.prettypetalsboutique.blogspot.com/
106. Barbara York http://panhandlesuequiltingspot.blogspot.com
107. Joanne jk51958@yahoo.com

I promised to show my paint color for the bedroom, it is a barely there blue/aqua.  And what a perfect name, "Nurture".  I'd paint all my walls that color just because I love the title of it so much!  I have enjoyed the grey-green color I have now, I just wanted a softer, sweeter shade.  This blueish green is very similar to what I already have, just a tad prettier.

The walls are prepped, the wallpaper border is removed and sanded away, all of the furniture that can be moved is out of the room.

I promise that I  am not going to do any more to this bedroom until all of the birthday cards are loaded onto Flickr!  I'll be camping on the mattress on the floor in the living room until then.   After all you card makers have done, I at least owe you some good photos to enjoy!

And PS- a friend asked me to let you know about her giveaway:
http://connie-livingbeautifully.blogspot.com

And PPSS- (remember writing that on notes as a kid? I don't think that is used in texting)- don't forget about MY giveaway, with garage sale goodies I find this month! Leave a comment to enter.

Comments

[karen]

Karla, wow these cards look so great. Your Great Aunt is going to be so touched, what a wonderful idea. Karen

[Mandii]

WOW how sweet are all those cards!! SOO Pretty!! what a bunch of talented ladies!!
mandii

[michelle]

That is a lot of beautiful! So very fun! You have to take pictures of her face when you give them all to her!

[Jan & Tom Tanis]

Awwwwwwww...the cards are adorable...your Great Aunt is going to love them. What lovely friends we all have here...just from our Blogs!!! I love it!!

~Blessings,
Jan

[María Elena]

I am glad that the card has arrived on time, now it remains to be seen an expression of your aunt.

[Jessica]

Your aunt is going to be blown away! Are you going to videotape her reaction?

[Gumbo Lily]

Amazing cards!
Looking forward to your bedroom paint project.

Jody

[Mary Jenkins]

that is so sweet! i wish i had known. I'd have been honored to make a card for your auntie. They sure did a good job though.

[Joanne Kennedy]

Oh I'm happy my card made it there! How sweet of you to a give away.

Hugs,
Joanne

[Sheila R]

Your Aunt is just going to love them. Your new bedroom color is beautiful, can't wait to see it when you are finished and everything is put back!

[LiLi M.]

So it is going to happen...You in that plane with a 100 handmade cards for your great aunt! Don't forget to take pictures when she sees them, but then there will be plenty of time (taking a look at 100 cards). I have to go to Flickr yet, but you know Saturday and a 1001 things to do...and I'm reading blogs...(and very much enjoying that thanks btw for highlighting my card blush, blush).
That color you have chosen looks so good. Wishing you good luck on painting, but I'm sure it will turn out fine and you'll be looking all over the place what to paint next lol! Have fun!

[Meredith]

Yeah! :) It made it there! :) SO Happy to have been a part of such a great project! Btw, I just realized I didn't mention my blog on there, so in case you need to know, the painted one from Meredith is me...the Victorian Lady! :)

How lucky she is to have a niece like you!

Mere

[Sher]

What a wonderful gathering of creativity! Will you be showing a pic of her with all her cards?

[Lovely]

Ladies, I stand in awe! Beautiful creations all of them.

[gail]

Wow, the talent those ladies have is amazing! Great cards!

[robin]

wow! there are some beautiful cards!! Such awesome talent!!! Your Aunt is gonna love them!!!
Can't wait to see the paint color.

[Karen Young]

Karla, What a lovely array of cards. Your Aunt will be so surprised

Karen

[joyce]

WOW!!! 107 cards. Will they be carry on? Hand-cuffed to your wrist? happy happies.

[Elaine L.]

The cards are awesome! They will be a wonderful family keepsake.

~elaine~

[Tara]

Hi Karla

Sorry I missed the big 100 day---best wishes to her!
Love the color you chose for the room--looks great with the mirror-

[Beverly]

Oh my gosh, Karla. Each one is just beautiful. I know Aunt Caroline is going to love them.

[karen]

Hi Karla!
Sign me up! I love your taste and whatever treasures you find will be wonderful! Happy June! Karen b....
recycledrita.blogspot.com

[Amy Wald]

Hi Karla - So fun to see all the cards! Hope your Aunt is suprised. (Mine was the pink ruffled one - I must have left off my name, sorry).

[Kathy]

Hi Karla,

I'm so glad you received the card. I'm probably one of the Kathy's who left her name off...so sorry. Mine is in the first photo, black and pink with the Shakespeare quote (hope that helps).

All of the cards are so beautiful. I can't wait to hear how it goes with your Great Aunt, I'm sure it's going to be incredible.

[Lori]

oh WOW!!! the cards are all so beautiful:) i am very happy to have sent one also, what a lovely bounty to present to your aunt!!!

[Gayla]

How neat. I'm sorry I missed the card shower for your Aunt Caroline. I've been away for awhile. I love that paint color. It reminds me of my kitchen at home, which is that same gray greenish taupe color.... Mine's called Twilight, but nurture is great! Have fun. Give your aunt a belated hug from Missouri!

[Corina]

I hope your aunt will have a great birthday!

[Michele]

WOW!!! That is going to make your Great Aunt feel SO special to receive so many beautiful and original handmade cards!!! Such talented readers you have!!! Happy 100th to your Great Aunt!! I hope her birthday is super special!!!

Hugs,
Michele
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com

[Jerri Wood]

So sorry I miss the birthday cards for your Auntie, I have been MIA lately. But I love how your room is coming along. The ceiling is something, I don't know if I could do it though.