Happy Mother's Day

How about some card details and then a little chit chatting?  This week's product spotlight at Stamp and Create is Wags 'n Whiskers stamps illustrated by Crissy Armstrong.  All stamps illustrated by Crissy will be 25% off.  You can see all the stamps on sale here and more info on the Stamp and Create blog.

I used the adorable Just for You image to create a Mother's Day card.  I paired the image with some patterned papers from the Material Girl paper pad by Cosmo Cricket.  Then, I added lots of stitching and cut apart my sentiment to add it in strips.  Last, I finished off my card with a few buttons.

So, how was your weekend?  Our weekend seemed to fly by.  We had a sick kiddo on Saturday.   Yesterday, both kids were a little sick with a cough and runny nose, but not feeling too bad so we went shopping to get both kiddos some new shoes and pants.  They've been growing like crazy!  Amazing how the day can really fly by and you don't feel like you got much of anything done! 

We got a couple new bookshelves, too, so I'm organizing books today.  Children's books are one of my favorite things and my kids both love to read.  We have our own library of books and read every night before bed for about a half hour (besides reading at other times during the day).  We could literally read at least a half dozen books or more a day and never read the same book twice in a year.  So, needless to say, I have some work to do organizing books today.  As a former teacher (I haven't taught since I had my son 6 1/2 years ago), I definitely believe in the importance of reading with your kids and it's something we all really enjoy doing.  It's been neat helping my son learn to read this winter/spring, too.  He is doing so well and is one of the top in his class.  (Sorry, have to have a little mommy bragging there as we are so proud of him!)  

Well, anyway, have I mentioned that I've been keeping a big secret since last fall?  I'm not one to put a ton of personal stuff out on my blog so I've just been keeping it to myself.  The theme of my card today could be seen as a big clue. *wink*  Anyone want to take a guess?

Niki

Recipe
Stamps: Just for You (Wags 'n Whiskers), Mother (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), green (SU)
Patterned Paper: Material Girl (Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: tuxedo black (Momento)
Accents: terracotta tile buttons (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine

Comments

[Amanda M.]

Adorable card! Love the colors and that cute stamp. Hmm... a secret eh? I'm going to guess... that you're expecting a new bundle of joy! :)

[Sandy Kay]

When's the new baby due? It's gotta be pretty soon! And do you know if it's a boy or girl?

[Sara Mac]

Wonderful card Niki! I always love your vibrant color combos.

Now, onto your little secret...are you expecting a new little one? Sounds like it! A huge CONGRATS to you. You've known since Fall so you must be pretty far along. Let's see photos!

[Kelly]

Love your card and congratulations on your exciting news! I hope you're feeling well!
Take good care....

[Geny]

I know I know....but I will let you tell:)!! So happy for you!

[Jill]

Congratulations, Niki! What lovely news! (Oh, and wonderful card!) ;-D

[conniemelancon]

Congratulations!

[Sandy]

Do share...boy or girl...when's the big day?

Soo happy for you, Congrats!

[Christina M]

I agree with you completely about the kids' books! My hubby and I think you can never have too many and we get a big new stack every week at the library to keep things interesting.

If everyone's guesses are correct, then a big congrats to you and your family! Can't wait to hear the details!

[Leigh Ann Baird]

Congrats! Details, please! LOL

[Katie {choc0holic}]

Hey congratulations! I'm with you on the love of reading...I, too, taught school and have lots and lots of books even though I only taught for two years.

[Michelle]

You know, I've been wanting to ask how you're feeling...but I couldn't remember you ever posting the news here!! So I didn't say anything...seems like I've known forever, lol...due date must be coming quickly!!

[keva]

Aw, congratulations! When are you due?

Your card is adorable. The little looks mischievious and sweet at the same time! Not hard for kids to do that, though.

We had thunderstorms and tornadoes around here this weekend, so other than church, we just hung around the house. :0)

[Laurie W.]

Oh how fun Niki! Are you going to have a baby? Congrats if that is the big secret!! Hope all is well!

Love your card too! *wink*

[Lisa Forsythe]

Beautiful card Niki and I am thinking the same as the others.... you are expecting and if you have been keeping it a secret since fall you must be due soon. Congrats!!

[Charmaine]

Congrats to you and your family...when are you due?

Charmaine

[Ted]

Niki, I love this card... and being a guy, it's great to see little "boy" cards. I'm tempted to get that image myself! :)

With regards to your news...you said the card is a clue...so I can only guess that you and your husband have come into a lot of money selling red buttons.

No? Stuffed dogs maybe?

Other than those guesses I have NO idea what it could be. *wink* ;)

(May God watch over your ever-growing family and may He see you through a safe, healthy, EASY pregnancy!) :)

[Sarah]

Super cute card! You guys are getting a new dog? Hmmm, no? Well then I would say congrats and hugs to you and your family. :)

[Alice Roushia]

A very cute & "Special" Mother's day card. Maybe around Mother's day, we might see a Welcome Baby Card????? Congratulations to you and the rest of your family. You are such a special person.

[Lacey Stephens]

Niki!! I just LOVE this card!! You really do a great job with boy cards!! I am so glad that I FINALLY get to publicly wish you congratulations!!! I am so happy for you :-)
We had a lazy weekend. But I did get to take Ansley to see the movie Oceans. It was very good.
Big hugs!
~Lacey

[Melissa Ladd]

This is so sweet! Love this card!

I've been wondering when you might spill the beans...so happy for you and I can't wait to see your newest little bundle of joy!!

Oh--and I couldn't agree more about reading to children, love it!!

[Denise (peanutbee)]

Love the combo of Material Girl DP's and how you split the sentiment. Totally adorable card!

....sounds to me like CONGRATS are in order?! :)

[karen q]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, Congratulations. How exciting to have another little one. Can't believe you were able to keep it to yourself this long. Great card, that little boy is the cutest thing.

[Alice W.]

awww.... congratulations, NIki!!!! =) so happy to hear your happy news!! i bet the little one enjoys listening to your bad time stories, too! =) LOVE your sweet mom's day card, too! thanks so much for sharing!

[jen shears]

Well, I guess I'm a little late to the post- since there's already a ton of people that have guessed- and others seem to be confirming.... So with that- CONGRATULATIONS! Can't wait to hear more about it! :)
Adorable card- as always!! :)