Sunday, August 17, 2008

Baby Love

I love collecting vintage wrapping paper and have a particular affinity towards baby prints. The soft sweet illustrated faces and colors are too cute! These are a few of the patterns I have in my stash. The one above is my favorite.


I do cut some of them up. I've used the one above in several gift tags.


And I used this one in this project.


This is another very sweet one!

You may be wondering why I'm showing these baby prints now, well it is because I am pregnant! I've been rather sporadic in posting and in being creative as I haven't felt that great but luckily, it hasn't been half as bad as it could be. I'm due on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. This will be our first child. I guess it was about time to start as I'll be 31 in October!


at

50 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 17, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    Congratulations, Karla! How wonderful! A St. Patrick's day baby must be extra lucky, right? ;)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Cheryl EnsomAugust 17, 2008 at 1:58 PM

    Congratulations, Karla!!! How exciting! No wonder you are looking for little vintage baby treasures! I am kind of nutty about vintage baby stuff, as well. Precious paper.

    ReplyDelete
  3. AnonymousAugust 17, 2008 at 8:20 PM

    Hi Sugar Bear,

    Mom and I thrilled for you and Jeff. We can't wait to welcome your little Sugar Cub into the world!

    Love ya,
    Shelley

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousAugust 17, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    Karla, a HUGE Congratulations to you and Jeff! Jacqui and I are thrilled for you! You will be a great Mom!! We are thinking Sweet Shelley will be over the moon! Happy news, keep well and safe Karla :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. karlascottage.typepad.comAugust 17, 2008 at 8:47 PM

    How exciting! Congratulations, what a lucky baby to be coming into your world.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Cindy Is CraftyAugust 17, 2008 at 9:33 PM

    Karla, How great is your news! I am so thrilled for you! Congrats!

    ReplyDelete
  7. SoniaAugust 17, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    Oh Karla,
    I am so happy for you. A new baby, that is wonderful, Congratulations. Talking of babies, my new baby boy is already 3 months old. He was born April 28th. Talk to you soon.

    ReplyDelete
  8. TriciaAugust 17, 2008 at 11:49 PM

    Love the vintage baby papers. I also loved the golden girls as a child. Great timing on the post.

    ReplyDelete
  9. The Vintage VagablondeAugust 18, 2008 at 12:58 AM

    OMG...congrats. do you know Mandii, she is pregnant too. Just told us...is something in the air in blog land? So happy for you. Take it easy and get lots of rest.
    Talk soon~

    ReplyDelete
  10. Heather ~Pretty PetalsAugust 18, 2008 at 2:00 AM

    Congratulations Karla!!!!!!!!!!!! OHHh sooo happy for you girl.. what an exciting time. ;)

    I love the papers and I know you will create something so special for you new little bundle. It will be fun watching you prepare! xoxo Heather

    ReplyDelete
  11. Natasha BurnsAugust 18, 2008 at 3:48 AM

    Oh I am so excited for you guys Karla!!! Congratulations!!! So I guess that trip to Australia before a baby comes along is out of the question now? : (

    I'm so happy for you both, I can't think of anyone who would be more perfect as a wonderful mom than you! xoxox

    ReplyDelete
  12. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 4:39 AM

    Oh Karla!!!

    I am overjoyed for you! Now, I can hardly wait to see what you do for nursery! Love your taste, and style. That fabric is oh so sweet!

    Take good care of yourself and keep us posted on all the sweet details :)!

    Amy

    ReplyDelete
  13. WandaAugust 18, 2008 at 6:37 AM

    Congratulations! That is wonderful news. You'll make a great mother.

    ReplyDelete
  14. LoriAugust 18, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Karla, i am SO happy for you!!! congratulations to you and your husband!!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. ShabbyInTheCityAugust 18, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Whooo hooooo!!! How about that! Very exciting...and I was your age when I got 'that way' the first time too :)

    ReplyDelete
  16. CathyAugust 18, 2008 at 10:20 AM

    Karla, Congratulations. How wonderful and exciting to be pregnant. Just the thought of the wonderful cuddling and that amazing baby smell. You lucky girl.

    I hope you have a happy pregnancy and continue creating your beautiful goodies. I'm off to Etsy to take a peak.

    xo Cath

    ReplyDelete
  17. Heather - Speckled EggAugust 18, 2008 at 10:43 AM

    Soooooo happy for you!!!! I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy! Congrats!!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. JennAugust 18, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    Oh (((KARLA)))!!!! Congratulations what an exciting time. This is wonderful news, what a blessing. =)

    ReplyDelete
  19. Diane MarsAugust 18, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    Best wishes to you and your husband, what wonderful news! I am sure you will have such fun making the nest for your new little bundle of sweetness.
    Hugs, Diane

    ReplyDelete
  20. LorrieAugust 18, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    Oh, so much joy to anticipate! I wish you a healthy and happy pregnancy. Babies are the sweetest!

    Lorrie

    ReplyDelete
  21. Heather Simpson-BluhmAugust 18, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    YAY!!! How exciting. Congratulations!!!
    I didn't have Hannah til I was 34. You'll be fine!! I am so excited for you. Oohh, I wanna make baby announcements!! Yay!!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Victoria - Florence and MaryAugust 18, 2008 at 1:56 PM

    Congratulations, wonderful news!

    Victoria xxx

    ReplyDelete
  23. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 3:18 PM

    I'm going to have to check my stash and see if I have any to send you....hmmm.
    xo

    ReplyDelete
  24. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    Oh Karla, Congratulations!! How exciting. But being sicky is yucky. I was sick the whole 9 months with my first. It was awful. I can't wait to see what you do to the nursery. Yippee. ~ Lynn

    ReplyDelete
  25. The Other Side of MeAugust 18, 2008 at 4:28 PM

    Karla,

    I am tickled pink for you! You and your husband must be so happy. I wish you a wonderful pregnancy and I hope it is the best time of your life. I loved being pregnant!

    When you made your announcement that you were in Somerset Life, I thought you were going to announce that you were pregnant then. I was close.

    Anyway, hugs and kisses to you and your little miracle!

    Sincerely,
    Tammy

    ReplyDelete
  26. {oc cottage}August 18, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Ohhhhhhhhhhh my gosh! How fantastic!!! :) sooo exciting!!!

    M ^..^

    ReplyDelete
  27. Alison GibbsAugust 18, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Karla, how exciting. Congratulations.
    I hope the sweet one comes a day early then it will be born on my son Daniel's birthday.
    Alison

    ReplyDelete
  28. Sandy McTier DesignsAugust 18, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    Hi Karla,
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    How exciting for you and your hubby!
    Have a fabulous week.
    Blessings,
    Sandy

    ReplyDelete
  29. RosemaryAugust 18, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    Congrats Karla!!
    That is a lucky baby!!!
    Feel better!!
    Take care,
    Rosemary

    ReplyDelete
  30. Beth LeintzAugust 18, 2008 at 9:01 PM

    Karla- Congratulations- that is SO exciting- what great news!

    ReplyDelete
  31. AnonymousAugust 18, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    How wonderful, what a blessing!!! I'm so happy for you & can't wait to see what a little Sugar Bear looks like. God bless, Laura

    ReplyDelete
  32. HeidiAugust 19, 2008 at 12:10 PM

    Karla!!!!!!! What delightful news! I'm so happy for you and Jeff! This is the BEST news! And a March baby? What a great month! (Mine is in March!). Can you tell...I'm jumpping up and down in excitment for you! I hope you're doing well and have a nice supply of saltine crackers right now!

    {{{HUGS}}}
    *Heidi*

    ReplyDelete
  33. Susan @ Blackberry CreekAugust 19, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    Congratulations to you and your husband, Karla. I'm tickled for you. That's going to be one very lucky baby.

    ReplyDelete
  34. AnonymousAugust 19, 2008 at 8:42 PM

    Congratulations!! Such exciting news!! I hope you feel better soon.

    ReplyDelete
  35. vivianAugust 20, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    How excieting for you! I hope your feeling better soon! I so remember those days.. (SOO long ago!) Congratulations!!

    ReplyDelete
  36. Jennifer PaganelliAugust 20, 2008 at 12:14 PM

    Karla!!!!!!!! Way to go so exciting!!!!! Really the best time ever just reading the words " I'm preegnant " makes me want to cry!! Such a joyous time..so happy for you..Jennifer

    ReplyDelete
  37. MJAugust 20, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    Congratulations! I suspect you may be tempted to decorate the baby's room in Kelly Green? Hope you are feeling well!! Take care of yourself!

    ReplyDelete
  38. JeanieAugust 21, 2008 at 4:21 PM

    Oh, Congratulations, Karla! That is glorious and good news indeed! As I was reading your post, I thought -- what wonderful papers -- you could frame them. Then you did the tag and I thought, "I have to comment on that -- what a cool idea!" But then you shared the really wonderful news and all the rest is frosting because the real "cake" is growing inside you! I'm just thrilled!

    ReplyDelete
  39. roseroomnz.comAugust 21, 2008 at 11:10 PM

    oh, oh, oh, I read a little something about you at the bottom of one of Loris posts and whipped right over to see what was what with you. I have tears in my eyes, so happy for you. Congratulations!!!! Take Care. Rachaelxo

    ReplyDelete
  40. MonicaAugust 22, 2008 at 4:23 AM

    Oh Karla i am so happy for you!! Very exciting time for you and your family!
    Guess what ??I have a little secret of my own. We are both having MARCH BABIES!!! Ours was a total surprise and I havent even blogged it yet!
    Congrats again sweetie!

    ReplyDelete
  41. windycornerAugust 22, 2008 at 9:47 AM

    Karla, that's wonderful news. We'll all be with you every step of the way. Please feel free to ask us veteran moms for advice...we love to give it, you know.
    Holley

    ReplyDelete
  42. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseAugust 22, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    Congratulations on your happy news!
    (I recognize some of that baby paper! :)
    ~Becca~

    ReplyDelete
  43. Jennifer HayslipAugust 22, 2008 at 8:41 PM

    Karla, I am on the phone with Natahsa talking about you. All NICE things of course. I had NO idea you were pregnant!!!!! OMG!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! How exciting!!! Im jumping up and down thrilled for you!!!!!
    Ok, so when do you want me to fly up??? hee! hee! XOXO

    ReplyDelete
  44. Reflections from the Stone NestAugust 25, 2008 at 6:30 AM

    Oh how wonderful. Congratulations and I hope you get past that morning sickness part very soon! Congrats to hubby, as well.

    Kitty

    ReplyDelete
  45. Andrea SingarellaAugust 25, 2008 at 10:00 PM

    Oh my goodness! Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you Karla! There is just NOTHING in this world like a new baby! Take good care of yourself and try not to eat too much ice cream.....lol...
    Hugs to you my friend!!!
    xoxo andrea

    ReplyDelete
  46. Cape Cod WashashoreAugust 29, 2008 at 12:28 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS, sweet Karla! I'm over the moon for you and your dear hubby!

    (hmmm... now I've had several "vacation babies" before myself... you were on the Cape in June for your vacation... baby is due in March...!) HUGS!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  47. Shabbee ChickAugust 30, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    Hey don't knock 31 (me too, BTW)! it's the new 21!!! Congrats again!

    ReplyDelete
  48. cammyAugust 31, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    Oh Karla, I am so excited for you!!!! There is nothing quite like your first baby.

    ReplyDelete
  49. Susie QSeptember 18, 2008 at 8:44 PM

    Oh Karl! I was so behind...I actually posted on a few of your posts after this but had not seen these! Oh what an awful blog friend!
    I am thrilled for you!!! You two will be such amazing parents and what a great family this child will be born into.
    I am just so happy for you...bless you all.
    Love and hugs and much congratuations!

    Sue

    ReplyDelete
  50. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2008 at 12:08 PM

    Congrats!! How exciting! I haven't stopped by to visit in awhile and imagine my surprise! Keep us updated!
    Janae

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting my little corner of the world and for taking time out of your day to comment. I truly appreciate it!