I am overwhelmed with the amount of love I received from this community in regards to the birthday wishes. It was so very hard but I managed to wait until my birthday (yesterday) to open them.

I was bombarded with so much love and care from every card I opened. This was truly the best birthday I’ve had yet, and it wasn’t just because I ate SO much cake - it was because of y’all. 💛 I will do my best to get thank-you cards out to everyone, but it might take me a little bit!

u/ninajyang - The simplicity of your card was just delightful. A lot of birthday cards are flashy and bright, but the peaceful and pretty ones are really where it’s at! Thank you for your sweet note and the awesome stickers! I couldn’t get over how cute the little food trucks are!

u/lavendercoffeee - I adore moths (as long as they don’t fly at me or land on me, haha!) and this card was made so adorable with the colors of the paper matching the fluttering moths perfectly! I can’t tell you how many cards I’ve written upside down or on the wrong side due to it being so late at night. 😅 You are the sweetest for handmaking this card!

u/jubilan - Your postcard was so unique and cool! Thank you for the positive words of encouragement and self care on the back - oftentimes it is easy to forget how to slow down and relax, especially when you have so many cards to write, haha!

u/KK6321 - If I had to choose my favorite postcard that I’ve ever received, it is definitely your “Magic of Oregon” card. I LOVE dogs and the art style reminded me of the movie Spirit, which was a favorite during my childhood (and to this day!). Thank you for sending one to me, it will be treasured forever.

u/doradoodle - I have small hands, so your little card was the perfect size for me! I loved the included St. Patty’s Day card with the clover trousers! It was such a funny surprise that I had to show my boyfriend. 😂 Thank you very much!

u/mlks00 - So happy we can relate to our appreciation of Bluey! I remember watching Puppy Pals when I was younger and greatly enjoyed it. I think any show with talking dogs is going to grab my interest, haha! Thank you for the included stickers and extras! They were so fun!

u/rura_penthe924 - Your postcard was incredibly cool! You are just too kind for all your birthday wishes! It means the world to me. 💛

u/shipping_addict - Who’s that Pokémon?? It’s Pikachu!! Your cards are always a delight to receive, I’m so happy we have this perfect exchange of recipes for Pokémon. We’re like the bestest of card friends! ☺️

u/doggotoast - I have been so excited to post my thank-you for this exemplary drawing of me as a rat! When I told my brother that someone drew me as a rat he asked me who it was so he could beat them up. 😆 I had to assure him I ASKED for it! Haha! I love it so much, thank you!

u/sebisrude - Loved the funky postcard! It is beautifully reflective and shiny, which kept me busy by playing with it in the light. 😂 Thank you so much!!

u/mostvaluablepotato - You are definitely the most valuable potato. Your homemade card was beautiful and the sweet message inside melted my heart. I loooove the llama sticker on the back of the envelope!

u/queenofthescreen - I’m not sure where to begin with this card. The way the inside was decorated seriously broke me, I was so overwhelmed with love and happiness for all the stickers, stamps, and colors. The way you wrote the quote was so special and colorful, I can tell you took so much time and thought and put it into this birthday card. We are now best friends for life. 💛 (the extras were just the cherry on top! I can’t thank you enough!!)

If you haven’t been thanked yet, don’t worry! Part 2 will be tomorrow!

y’all made me feel so loved💕