Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Getting ready for baby...

I LOVE not finding out the sex of my babies. It truly is an amazing experience for us, each and every time. I know being surprised isn't for everyone, but I wouldn't do it any other way for us. However, one of the challenges is not being able to really set up the nursery before the baby gets here. I am not a gender-neutral kind of gal, so I usually wait until I know my baby's sex to buy the bedding and decorations. Since our babies always stay in our room for awhile, anyway, it's not such a big deal, but I do get eager to get things going ;-) This time around I decided to make this sign for baby's door. I thought the blues would work if it were a boy, and I thought the flowers and beads would make it work if it is a girl. Of course, Tony things it's way too feminine, lol, so I think if it's a boy, I may have to take the beaded hanger off ;-).
Papers and letters are American Crafts, stickpins are Jenni Bowlin, and I got the wooden plaque and beads at Michaels.

So, it's CHA time! I'm so jealous of my friends who are there, as I had a blast at the winter show! Maybe next year! I'm loving lots of the peeks i'm seeing, though, so I can't wait to get my hands on some of the new stuff coming out :-)

Hope everyone's week is starting off well!

12 comments:

Trisha said...

I think it's perfect for a boy or girl, even with the beaded hanger! ;)

doris sander said...

cuteness! i say boys can handle beads!

all the days of our life said...

THis is so pretty. Perfect for a little prince.

Jocelyn said...

This is just perfect for either a boy or a girl and I agree with you...I love not knowing what the baby's sex is...the birth and finding out is just one PERFECT LIFE surprise!!!

Have a great one sweet friend!!!

Jess said...

awww man that is such a sweet door hanger...i love it! i am with doris boys can handle beads. lol. but what about names.....have you picked any out yet???

ellen s. said...

that is so sweeet! i love the beads :) that tony...it makes me laugh b/c we were at a pool party and this one dad wouldn't let his son where pink swimmies, LOL!

i bet you are so excited. how are you holding up in this heat? bleh.

Renee Lamb said...

I think it's absolutely perfect Staci! It totally works for either gender but I know Tom wouldn't want the beads on it either - *eyeroll* men......I can't wait for you to have baby so we all know what you are having!!! speaking of which - can you email your home address? smooches!!!

Anonymous said...

how exciting!!! you are almost there! how fun that you will be surprised! I am one of those that finds out ASAP! haha.

Andrea Amu said...

Cute sign!
And I know... I'm jealous of everyone enjoying CHA in person too! One of these years I'll get there maybe!

Pearl said...

What a sweet baby door hanger !!!

You and Tony are amazing at wanting to be surprised WHEN the babe's born ! I dont think I know of anyone who would wait these days ! Can't wait to see your newest arrival when the time comes ...;)

Wendy Kwok said...

You are soooo cool about this! I was an anxious mommy... can't wait to know the gender of my baby! LOL

Audrey Pettit said...

That sign is so very adorable! Oh how I wish I did these kinds of crafty things when I first had my babies! :) I am so glad that you are celebrating and making precious treasures for Baby.