We had our “Walker Family Christmas” yesterday, and when my daughter-in-law Shannon walked in with this cute owl tin, little did I know that a surprise birthday party was inside! A few weeks ago, Shannon secretly emailed as many of my blogging friends as she could and invited them to join in a card shower for my birthday today, and W-O-W, was I ever showered! I stayed up until all hours last night reading and shedding some tears over the beautiful cards and sweet messages from all over the world. I can’t thank Shannon enough for this incredibly thoughtful gesture, and I can’t thank YOU enough for being my wonderful friends and encouragers. As this card that Shannon made for me says, “One kind word can warm three winter months.” New Year blessings to all of you, with love from Pillows A-La-Mode. ♥
PILLOWS A-LA-MODE 
Here’s to a wonderful birthday!! 🙂
Thank you, Alex! It’s absolutely PERFECT!!! 🙂
Happy Birthday, have a wonderful day!
Thank you so much, Julie! It’s a PERFECT day to me! 🙂
Happy Birthday, I really enjoyed meeting you this year.
Have a wonderful day !!!!
Izabel.
I’m so glad we’ve met, too, Izabel! Thank you so much for the lovely birthday message! 🙂
What a lovely idea! Happy birthday to you 😀 Avis x
Thank you so much, Avis! And Happy New Year to you and yours! 🙂
I did send my ‘card’ to Shannon on the 19th and I hope it wasn’t lost in the email system. All the best, and you surely deserve a big celebration, and our best wishes. (Just in case it was lost, please let me know and I’ll send it to you again.) xx
I got it . . . it’s SO adorable!!! Thank you, Janet!!! And Happy New Year! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
Pleased to hear that! Keep it up and look forward to your beautiful posts again in the new year! You’re such a kind soul.
To YOU, The Happiest of all Birthdays! Glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you a Blessed up coming New Year, and always. Mtetar
Thank you SO much, Mtetar! I feel SO blessed! Hugs, Katherine
Katherine, you deserved these greetings. You’re always so caring about all. You’re always welcome. Mtetar
I have to say, you have a very thoughtful daughter-in-law. Lucky you!!!
Happy Birthday. 🙂
I DO! And, believe it or not, I have six more and they’re all AMAZING! I’m SO blessed!!! 🙂
I thought Shannon was so sweet to organize this for you…and it was fun to be a part of! I actually couldn’t wait for today, I was so excited….. Happy Birthday! You are such an inspiration to so many of us. I’m glad we could show you some love in this way. Hugs!
Thank you SO much, Lauren! I truly adore the card you sent. And yes, Shannon is SUCH a sweetheart! I’m so lucky that she lives in my city, too, so I can see her often. We LOVE getting together for coffee and showing each other our latest crafts! 🙂 Have a wonderful 2013, and I look forward to seeing all your new adventures, too! 🙂
I agree! I’ve been waiting for this day…didn’t want to pop on too early. Happiest of birthdays. What a beautiful display you’ve made of all the cards. I can see they’re all clever and unique. Hugs!
Shannon, you are awesome!!!
Thank you so much! Yes, the cards are AMAZING . . . just like the senders! And SO IS SHANNON!!! 🙂 Happy New Year, dear friend! 🙂
Thank you. Happy New Year to you, too.
What a fabulous idea! I would have sent one had she had my email. You clearly had a beautiful day and I send you lots of love for a happy and creative 2013. 🙂
Thank you SO much, my dear friend! And thank YOU for all the positivity you add to the world . . . we need more people like you! 🙂
Birthday Blessings, along with New Year’s Joys, headed your way wrapped in a huge hug! Enjoy! D
Aww . . . thank you my dear! 🙂
You are so very welcome! Did you manage those pesky candles ok? They get to be such a hazard after some years (sorry…..that wasn’t very nice…hehe! Only said in ‘love’)!
That made me laugh!!! 🙂
Always good to have a sense of humor about such things…hehe!
Happy Birthday and wish you a very Happy New Year! you are very lucky to have amazing friends 🙂
I AM . . . and YOU’RE one of them! 🙂 Happy New Year! Hugs, Katherine
Happy, happy birthday! I’ve never heard of a card shower before, but I have a feeling I’ll be stealing the idea.
DO! It’s an amazing surprise for the recipient! 🙂 Happy New Year! Hugs, Katherine
Happy Birthday and Happy New Year!
Zhenya
http://beingzhenya.com
Thank you, my dear! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
Wow, what a wonderful daughter-in-law you have!! That is such a thoughtful present and very inspiring for future present ideas 🙂 Happy birthday!!! Hope it’s wonderful 🙂
Thank you, Erika! You’re right . . . and I feel so blessed! 🙂 Happy New Year! 🙂
That was such a thoughtful idea your daughter-in-law had!! 😀 I’m glad your birthday was full of surprises. Happy Birthday and best wishes for the New Year!!
Thank you, Laurie! I’m still beaming over everything! 🙂 Happy New Year to you and yours, too! Hugs, Katherine
What an awesome idea!! Happy Birthday wishes to you!!
Thank you, Lisa! And New Year’s wishes to YOU! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
Many Happy Returns To You P- a -la- Mode 🙂
What a *Super Daughter in Law* you have … speaks volumes as to how she looks upon you !
Thank you so much! Yes, she’s super . . . and she definitely outdid herself! 🙂 Happy New Year, and keep sharing your art with all of us, please! 🙂
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Ring in the New …..
Happy happy birthday! Wonderful time to reflect on a happy lifestyle! Keep blogging!
Thank you, Jennifer!!! I will . . . and you, too! 🙂
Happy Birthday!! It was so fun to get to send a little birthday love your way. So glad that you were completely surprised and showered with kindness on your special day. Best Wishes!
Thank you, Danielle! I don’t think I’ve EVER been that surprised!!! It was so sweet of you to join in . . . I appreciate it so much! Happy New Year to you and yours! Hugs, Katherine
Happy Birthday, I am looking forward to reading your blogs in 2013 xx
Thanks a million! I love yours, too! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
Happy birthday Kathy! It felt like a cyber surprise party and what a hoot, I ca see my card on your mantelpiece! Hope you had a wonderful day
Yay! I tried to make them all peek out a little. THANK YOU for the beautiful card and the warm thoughts behind it. My day was perfect in every way! Happy New Year! Hugs, Katherine
Happy Birthday! your daughter-in-law is such a sweetheart – you are very lucky!
I AM!!! And thank you so much for the sweet wishes! Happy New Year to you and yours! Hugs, Katherine
Happy birthday Kathy! The cards are a fun and uplifting idea! Have a very happy crafty new year!
You, too, Laura! And I L-O-V-E the fabric postcard you sent! It’s the first one I’ve ever seen and it’s such a treasure! Oh, and I got my yearly blog report from WordPress today and this was on it: “The busiest day of the year was November 28th with 702 views. The most popular post that day was LC’s Cottage.” How cool is THAT??? Happy New Year, Laura, and thanks for being such a great friend! Hugs, Katherine
I am thrilled that my fabric postcard is the first that you have ever seen…that is fun and really makes it special! I got my blog report today too, but haven’t read it yet…been a busy day. You just made it fabulous by telling me about your report. Love, love, love it! Thanks!
time flies by too fast, and I never got around to sending a card 😦 happy birthday! I look forward to seeing the amazing projects you come up with in 2013! 🙂
Your good wishes mean just as much to me, Jennie! Thank you, and keep posting those wonderful photographs for all of us to enjoy and admire! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
Happy Birthday what a sweet gesture for a gift. Your family really cherishes you!!
Thank you, Lois! It was SUCH a fun surprise! And a perfect birthday! Happy New Year, my friend! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
How thoughtful and cool was that, I wish I knew. Belated Birthday To You!!
Thank you so much, Boomdee! Happy New Year! Hugs, Katherine
A very happy birthday to you! I still have my card for you but hadn’t gotten to send it to Shannon as my mother ended up in the hospital! But I always say birthdays should at least be a week long celebration anyhow 😉 I hope you all had a great holiday and a very happy birthday!
– Heather
I totally agree about birthdays, Heather . . . thank you! And I hope your mom gets to come home soon! Love and prayers to both of you! Hugs, Katherine
What a wonderful idea… Happy Birthday …You must be loved a lot!
Aww . . . thank you! Happy New Year, dear friend! Hugs, Katherine
Happy belated birthday to you! What a cool idea. I bet it was fun going through all those lovely cards. You have some great friends!
Thank you, Terri! It was SO much fun! And I know I’ll keep them forever! Happy New Year . . . and I loved your 2012 recap post . . . you’re ONE busy and creative lady!!! Keep up the amazing work! 🙂
Happy Birthday! I posted you a card from Sydney a few weeks ago but can’t see it on your mantlepiece…hope it reaches you soon! xo
I got it, and I LOVE it! I tried to get all the cards to peek out a bit, but it must be hiding. 🙂 Thank you SO much for joining in the fun surprise! Happy New Year!!! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
How just sweet and kind from her! And what was written on the front of the card is exactly how I see you in my head! Kindness, warmth and support are the 3 words that i think just suit you… Happy Birthday dear, the best for you! Love and hugs!
What a sweet comment! It was a perfect birthday . . . and all the better with your kind words. Thank you, and Happy New Year, Josee!!! 🙂 Hugs, Katherine
It was such a great idea and you are such a great lady, how could we resist?!
So glad that you enjoyed hearing from us all. Hope your coming year is filled with happiness and joy.
Much love and lots of hugs,
Laura
Thank you, Laura! And I wish you a wonderful new year, too! Sending love across the ocean! 🙂
I can actually feel it! 🙂
Am so sorry to have dropped of the radar this month. Had an unexpected death in the family, but am catching up on me blogs this week.
Have Happy & Blessed New Year!
Hugs & lots of luv,
D’el
I’m SO sorry to hear of your loss, D’el! Love and prayers to all of you! Hugs, Katherine
Happy Birthday Katherine! What a special surprise for you and one that I imagine you’ll treasure always……………..
I WILL keep these cards forever! Of course, I AM rather sentimental . . . 🙂 Thank you, and Happy New Year to you and yours! Hugs, Katherine
Wow! What an amazingly thoughtful gift. Happy Birthday!
It IS . . . I’m still amazed! Thank you, and Happy New Year! 🙂
Happy Birthday from Melbourne , Australia. I sent you a card a couple of weeks ago and I hope you got it. What a fun and clever idea. “Card Shower”
I DID, and I absolutely LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing in the surprise! 🙂 Happy New Year to you and yours, and thank you for being such a sweet friend. Hugs, Katherine
What a wonderful gift! You deserve all the love and good wishes. Here’s wishing you a Happy Birthday and even Happier 2013!
Lots of love – Pinaz.
Aww . . . thank you! I had the best birthday, and I’m excited to see what 2013 holds! Happy New Year to you and yours! Hugs, Katherine
Happy Birthday! and Happy 2013!
Thank you, Sarah! All the best to you, too! 🙂
I wish for you a (belated) very happy birthday and many more just as joyful if not more so than this one was! I meant to send a card as your daughter had contacted me, but health issues here kept me tied up at home to much to get out and about much, but I hope it was a wonderful day for you and wish only wonderful days ahead! Happy birthday!!!
Thank you SO much!!! I had the BEST day, and I know the new year will be amazing! I hope you feel better soon . . . sending love and prayers! Hugs, Katherine P.S. I absolutely LOVE your hand and body lotion that I now carry in my purse everywhere I go! 🙂
Glad you like it! Have a terrific 2013!
WOW! That says a lot Katherine. What a blessing! I love seeing people showered with love while they are alive. Sometimes, we get it backwards and do these kinds of things after a person is already gone. So, I’m glad you are alive and well to experience some of what you have given to so many people. You go girl!!!!!!
That is SO true about showing our appreciation while we can! THANK YOU, and Happy New Year! Hugs, Katherine
Happy happy birthday! So glad to be a part of the card surprise too! Best in 2013!
THANK YOU for joining in the fun and for the lovely card and message, Moira! I just love it. I wish you the best in the new year, too! Hugs, Katherine
HAPPY HAPPY SWEET LADY!
Aww . . . and THANK YOU for the endearing card and message! Lots of love coming your way for the happiest year ever! 🙂
What a lovely idea! I hope you had a great birthday 🙂
Thank you, Hannah! It was PERFECT! Happy New Year!!! 🙂
Happy New Year to you too!
Happy belated birthday and Happy New Year! What a lovely surprise — so thoughtful! I’m so glad that I found your blog this year; I’ve so enjoyed reading all your creative ideas. All the best in 2013!
Thank you for such a sweet comment, Joan! I’m so happy I found yours, too . . . it makes me smile . . . like those adorable photos today! Happy New Year to you and yours! Hugs, Katherine
Happy Belated Birthday and what a wonderful surprise. I’ve been having fun reading your blog this year and I can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2013!
Thank you, Beth! The feeling is mutual! 🙂 Happy New Year, and keep those refashions coming! 🙂
Thank you, Daniella! And to you, my dear! 🙂
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Beautiful idea!! Happy Birthday 🙂
Thank you! It was just perfect! 🙂
What a beautiful and clever idea! Happy belated birthday. 🙂
Thank you, Leah! 🙂 And Happy New Year to you! 🙂
Katherine,
Happy Belated Birthday! Shannon had a wonderful idea and I was so honored to be included on her list. I am late in responding, due to some technical problems with my blog. Anyway, I know you had a wonderful birthday! Happy New Year!
Thank you, Vickie! And thank you for the BEAUTIFUL card (with a PILLOW on it!!!) . . . AND the lovely card you made for Shannon, too! We were both so touched. You’re one amazing lady! Hugs, Katherine
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that was so sweet…. I got the email too, but got SO overwhelmed that I didn’t get ANY of my Holiday cards out…. hope you had a good birthday!
It was PERFECT! Thank you, Megan! 🙂
You sound like you have an amazing and very loving family! How wonderful. I am enjoying reading your posts and getting to know your blog. Thanks……
Thank you, Betsy . . . I’m looking forward to following your blog, too! 🙂
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