Happy Mother's Day (Plus More Giveaways) from Little Yellow Bicycle!

So much excitement for National Scrapbook Day! So many people were so creative. What a great excuse to take a little time for yourself and soak up all the inspiration. I couldn't believe how many great classes, challenges, and tutorials were available - and most of them for free! I hope many of you took advantage of the Big Picture Classes All-Day Crop and Challenge (and giveaways!)!

 

And now to follow it up ... Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!

 

We have TWO special Mother's Day treats for you! First, our very own Sharon Kropp (who is a mother of four herself) was asked to be a guest blogger for Creating Keepsakes' blog today! Sharon made a beautiful layout to share for Mother's Day...and we thought it would be fun to do a little giveaway with Creating Keepsakes! So we put together a big goodie bag, filled with "Mom's Favorites" -- papers and embellishments from some of your favorite collections: Savor, Fresh Print Clothesline and Elizabeth Park (the collection Sharon used for her Mother's Day layout)! It looks a little something like this:

 

 

The prize, silly, not the layout (you have to go over to the CK blog to see that!) What a lovely Mother's Day gift for YOU!

 

And then we thought ... well why let Creating Keepsakes have all the fun? So we decided to give one away too!

 

So here's how you can win. FIRST, follow the link to hop over to Sharon's blog post at Creating Keepsakes, and follow the instructions for a chance to win. SECOND, leave a comment on THIS blog (or our Facebook page), telling us either (1) Why you love being a mom, or (2) One thing you love about your own mom [or both, if you wish ;) of course].

 

CK will pick one winner, and we'll pick the other. And don't forget there's still time to enter our National Scrapbook Day giveway by leaving a comment on yesterday's blog!

 

Winners will be announced Monday! Plus on Monday we'll be back with an all-new Training Reel featuring Biker Chick Liz Qualman and the Tiny Princess collection! The fun and creativity just keeps coming!

 

Finally, we wish you a very happy, restful, and creative Mother's Day!

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Wendy Orme]

1.

I admire my mom's creativity in home decorating...unfortunately, she's passed on now and I'm not nearly as talented as she was.

[sherri p]

2.

I love being a mom but even better is being a Grandmother! It's awesome.

[Alisa Logue]

3.

I love being a mom because my children complete me! -Alisa

[Kelly]

4.

I love being a mom because you not only get to help shape a beautiful little person, but you get to experience unconditional love every day. Obviously, I might not love it so much if I didn't have an excellent role model in my own mother. It's definitely a cycle.

[Linda B]

5.

I love being a mom because it is the most rewarding thing in the world. Knowing that I am shaping 7 little people into 7 beatiful adults is awesome...and daunting...but it is also God given.

[jody]

6.

Love LYB!

[Karen Martin]

7.

My children make me a better person and that is why I love being a mom.

[RamonaP]

8.

One thing I love about my mom is that she showed my how to get up and get going each morning!

[Din T]

9.

I love my mom because she has shown me how to work hard and sacrifice.

[Lisa P]

10.

I love being a mom because my children teach me more about myself every day. I love my children and the joy they bring that I wouldn't have in my life otherwise. I am blessed to be a mom!

[MousEarz]

11.

My mom is gone, so I miss her a lot & wish she could see her granddaughter. I love my daughter and she amazes me each & every day...that's the best part about being her mom, watching her grow, learn, experience & become an amazing person.

[Beth E.]

12.

I love being a mom, when I check on my boys at night I always think "Can't believe they are mine. I was allowed to take them home with me."

[Lara Carson]

13.

I love that my mom is always positive and if not that, tries to put a positive spin on even the hardest things. I love being a mom because, well, those children of mine are my bright stars in my day!

[Janet]

14.

I love my mom because she is the most AWESOME mom ever! She has dedicated her life to her kids!

[{vicki}]

15.

I love being a Mom because the Love is so different than any other!

[Tanya Phillips]

16.

I love being a Mom. When they were little their wonder and excitement was enough to brighten my day. Now as teens, to see them growing into adults, my heart still skips a beat when I look at them.

[Liz]

17.

I love my Mom because she has a sweet, big heart.

[Kaye Lang]

18.

The best thing about being a mom is becoming a grandmom. It's too wonderful to put into words.

[Ange]

19.

Gorgeous products!! Thanks for the chance to win!

I love being a mom for lots of reasons, but I love watching my kids when they're happy or just 'discovered' something. Makes me smile.

[Michelle P]

20.

I think the funnest thing about being a mom is experiencing things for the first time through their eyes.

[jen shears]

21.

I love being a mom because it has taught me how much MY mom loves me...!

[JoAnn Heinbuch]

22.

I love being a mom and watching them change , learn and grow daily...I love that my mom is now a grandmom and gets to spoil them whenever she wants

[Jessica Canham]

23.

Three of my favorite LYB collections! I love that mom is so caring about people and animals. She even worries about the baby birds in the nest on our deck. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Katie B.]

24.

I had a fun day yesterday with a few friends playing with paper. The thing I love about my mom is that she knows what she likes and she goes and does it. I have all of these fears about succeeding. She is a good example, and she was super-mom when I was growing up. I don't know how she did it all. She definitely amazes me. Anyway, thanks for the chance to win the fabulous bag of goodies!

Katie B.

[Madelyn]

25.

I love that my mom chose to be my mom (I'm adopted)

[KellyG]

26.

I love the innocence my son has! I love my Mom because she is so giving! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Sue D]

27.

I love being a mom because it is never a boring life!

[Fawn]

28.

Ah, this is easy. The best part of being a mother is watching what my children have become - how they've taken the lessons I taught as their foundation, and have built upon that to create their own careers, lives, and worlds!

[Joli]

29.

Being a mom is EVERYTHING to me!!! I am so thankful that I had such a wonderful example of a Mother!!!

[Shanda Harrington]

30.

I love looking into the eyes of my little girls knowing I did something great! They are the best of the best.

[Shanda Harrington]

31.

I love looking into the eyes of my little girls knowing I did something great! They are the best of the best.

[Karen aka Soccerboyzmom]

32.

What a great Mom's day present. I would love to win this. I love that paper and can't get enough of it.

Now, I love being a Mom to watch my boys become MEN. Now I was a Mom and a Dad to them since I was a single Mom. I so love it when they spoil me like today and other days.

[Elizabeth Jensen]

33.

I love being a mom because it's the best job in the world! Thanks for a chance to win this cute loot from LYB!

[Joanne S]

34.

My mother died of breast cancer 30 years ago. Unfortunately, she never got to see me as an independent adult. But she installed a set of values in me that is still with me today.

[Sabine Nieuwenhuizen]

35.

The most beautifull thing about my motherhood is my age. I was almost 40 years old when I had my second child. My two childeren keep me at the top of the world en I'am feeling young every day.
Regards, Sabine (Holland)

[JLBOhio]

36.

Happy Mother's Day! I love so many things about being a mom but the best has got to be watching my son learn..he's 5 so he's a little sponge taking in all the knowledge he can and it's amazing to witness. So much to love about my own mom too...she's amazing, fun, crafty and kind!

[Marcia Scantlin]

37.

I love being a mom because I also get to be a best friend. I didn't start out mothering with that intent - it just happened and that's the greatest gift one could get.

[Cilla]

38.

I love being the mom of boys because it makes life full of adventure and I get to experience things I never thought I would.

[Amy B.]

39.

Being a mom is the best job ever. My daughter gave me the best present ever! A homemade flower with all the reasons she loves me hand written on the petals. Can't wait to scrapbokk it!!

[Nita]

40.

I love watching my boys play with each other. And their laughs make my day. Best sound ever!!

[Jen D]

41.

I love being a mom to my three little ones. There is no harder or more rewarding job. They keep me on my toes, but my favorite part is the snuggles, hugs and special moments together.

[Carol Douglass]

42.

I love being a mom because I feel pride every time my children reach milestones or achievements. Part of me is responsible for their success (I hope some of values I instilled in them made them who they are today). I have four beautiful children that I am so proud of, and that is a great feeling.

[donna rahal]

43.

My girls make me know that I have made the world a better place for everyone!They are the greatest sunshine with feet.

[Merri Lynn]

44.

One of the things I lvoe about my mom (I couldn't narrow it down to just one) is that she is always there for me wherever and whenver.

[Anna C.]

45.

I love my mother more than anything in the world. I've known what it is to not have one. The day she adopted me was the most amazing day of my life. She welcomed me not only into her home but into her heart as soon as she saw me. I will never forget her. I miss her more than anything, but I know that she is always smiling down on me. I miss you everyday.. I love you mom, forever and always.

[sandra m.]

46.

I love the patience my mom had with me and also instilled in me with my own kids. i never knew how hard it was until i had my own!

[Traci]

47.

Love the chance to win all this adorable product from LYB! Happy mothers day to all the scrappin moms out there!

[ElizaDarcy]

48.

I love being a mum, because everyday is a new adventure. I love to explore the world with my little one and spend my time with her.

[Carol Ann Ater]

49.

Sharon did a wonderful page highlighting her family and blessings. I don't like to scrap lift but I do hope to incorporate the butterfly circle if I have any of the smae paper left....unless I win more!!!

[Carol Metully]

50.

My Mother was my inspiration for being a good mother! She taught us 6 kids so much. I miss her every day but talk to her still! She's in my heart for always!!

[Carol Metully]

51.

Being a mother has always been special to me. To love, to give, to teach, to wipe both tears of pain & joy were things that made our relationships special! My daughter has 2 daughters that I couldn't be more proud of! My son passed away at age 30 but he was the kindest, most polite man I'd ever known! I am so proud of him too!

[Linh C]

52.

I love my Mom because I am where I am, and I am who I am today because of the sacrifices she made for 20 years!

[marianne-g]

53.

I love being a mom knowing I raised 4 loving and caring children.

[Amy Adams]

54.

My favorite thing about being a mom is the spotaneity of my kids! They always say the silliest, sweetest things!

[Kathy P.]

55.

I love being a mom because I have raised two fabulous daughters who are now independent and wonderful, and one of them has given me two adorable grandchildren to love! And MY mom---yikes, she is 84, has been a role model all my life, lives independently since the loss of my dad two years ago with grace and energy. To be like her would be a blessing for me!

[Toni K]

56.

I love being a mom because I get to watch my kids grow up to be such wonderful individuals!

[Jamie Olander]

57.

My mom is always there for me no matter what. She is also so creative and an inspiration!

[Judy Ray]

58.

Mother's Day is a special time to reflect on the children I have raised to be great adults and wonderful mothers and fathers to their children. Now I have the opportunity to love and influence another generation. Such a blessing.

[Susie in CO]

59.

Sharon's page is just perfect! It's great food for thought - how would I list just 5 reaasons I love being a mom?! I'm lucky to have three wonderful kids, and motherhood is amazing. I had no idea what depth of love I was capable of until I had my first baby. She's 36 now, with two of her own. Life is great!

[DebbyD]

60.

I love being a mom because I would have never thought that I'd have enough love to love both my children as much as I do. My heart grew and kept growing by the love of my children!

[Theresa Stanek]

61.

Being a Mom is the true defination of Joy to me. There is nothing that brings me more joy and happiness then being a Mom.

[Angela A]

62.

I love being a mom because my kids make me laugh and make life worthwhile! They light up my life!

[Karen Geckler]

63.

I was blessed with one beautiful daughter who is now a junior in college and surprises me every day still!! Shetook me out to dinner gave me flowers and a lovely necklace! I cant imagine life without her, I love you Katie!!!

[Marcy Peterson]

64.

I have loved all your papera and supplies. thanks for helping me create the momories.

[Janelle]

65.

I love being a mom because my kids give me so much love. Even when I'm having a bad day they can brighten my day with a hug and a kiss.

My mom helps me and my family so much. She is always there for me the way I hope to always be there for my kids.

[kana]

66.

I love being mom to my two beautiful girls...they always make me happy and smile, and I love watching them laughing, learning, sometimes crying(!!). They give me a power and with being with them, I can overcome whatever things happened around us!! Happy Mother's Day!!

[Tina Phillips]

67.

I love being a mom! I have 5 boys...yes ALL boys!!!! And they are the best guys.....I was a single mom for many years and if nothing else my boys have learned to respect a woman....I am relly anxious to see the type of men they grow to be and then spoiling the grandkids.....lol

[Sandra L.]

68.

Although not an easy task all the time, I Love being a mom to my four wonderful children. It is so rewarding seeing them grow into being the persons God created them to be. There is nothing better than that!

[Barb]

69.

I love being a mom because I love looking at the world through the eyes of a child. So much beauty in all they do and kids are always so honest. Even if it hurts.

[Jamie Greene]

70.

What a sweet way to celebrate Mother's Day. I am a mother to three amazing kids and I love it!! It is not the easiest job in the world but it is the most rewarding!

[Amy S.]

71.

I love being a mom because it has totally made me look at life different now. I love the appreciation I gained for the things my parents did and taught me. My mom is a special person because she is always there for you no matter what the situation and would literally give you the shirt off her back if you needed it. Lovely prize pack, thanks for the chance. I just love LYB. :)

[bunny]

72.

my mom is great, she's always there for me, no matter what.

[Vanessa McPherson]

73.

Happy mothers day!! I love being a mom... I have two sweet little girls who are my world.... I cherish the moments with their beautiful smiles and I love to watch them learn and grow!

[Glyniss]

74.

Being a mom is the greatest privilege I have on this planet! I love all 3 of my precious children and I really love being Mia to our two grandchildren that are already here and Miss Kenzie Rose due any day!

[Lindy]

75.

I love being a mom to watch my daughter grow into a beautiful caring little girl. She brings me so much joy and happiness.

[Aga]

76.

I love being a mum to my 3 gorgeous boys because they just fill my heart with joy and I cannot imagine my life without them! I also have an awesome mum who is always there for me and I only hope my boys will always have that kind of bond with me when they grow up.

[Melinda]

77.

Happy Mother's Day! I love being a mom. My 2 dds are full of energy, love, fun, and curiousness. There is no dull moment with them! They bring me immense happiness!

[Wendy Crowe]

78.

Being a Mom is the best thing ever! My kids are such an inspiration to me. They really taught me how precious life is and that we need to slow down and enjoy every minute. I appreciate my Mom even more now. Understanding what she was trying to instill in us, why she was so strict, and how loving she could be. I'm off to give her hugs today! Happy Mother's Day to all!

[Corri Garza]

79.

I love being a mom because I get to watch my 3 kids turning into such intelligent, thoughtful, loving individuals. I'm blessed to be a part of that.

[Sara Westhead]

80.

I love being a mom to my two boys - Tommy & Jonny. It can be a lot of work, but the blessing of even a little hug from one of them makes my day!

[Shawn Wenrich]

81.

Sharon's layout is beautiful I just loved all of the little details and the way she used the envelopes. What I love most about being a Mom is watching her grow into her own little person. There are so many things you do to influence them but they are inherently there own individual no matter what you do. I love that!

[terriavidreader]

82.

I love being a Mom, and now especially love being a new grandma! What a joy. I highly recommend it. Thanks for the chance to win too.

[Lucy]

83.

My mom always does for me and I in turn try to do the same for my children. Our relationships are therefore, wonderful! Thanks for the chance :)

[Carols]

84.

I love being a Mom because I have to wonderful daughters.They have brought so much joy to my life. My Mom is the best. We are very close and she is my best friend.

[Pam]

85.

I love my mom and I love being a mom! My mom & I are very close because I am the oldest of her 9 (yes 9!) children. She taught me everything important. I am a mom to 3 wonderful grown young men, who are the loves of my life!

[Rosa Lee Howington]

86.

My Mom raised us (5 kids) with little or no help from anyone, for her many sacrifices I say Thankyou not only on Mother's dau but everyday.

[Sonya Everding]

87.

Why I love being a MOM! I could go on for hours. I have 2 grown daughters. They are my best friends. We do everything together including scrap. They are beautiful caring loving special ladies. They appreciate life and have genuinely wonderful hearts. They are my best accomplishment in my life. And they have blessed me with one granddaughter and one grandson. I never knew my heart could be so full.

[April H.]

88.

Mom's day is a wonderful time to just sit back and thank about how greatful we are for our kids no matter how much they get on our nerves. Today I will not only be spending it with my kids, but will be going to my moms gravesite to give her some flowers. I don't remember my mom as she passed away when I was 2, but I make it a point to go and visit her frequently. Wouldn't this be a great giveaway to an amazing day!!!!

[Kelly Massman]

89.

I love my mom because she has been solely dedicated to her family for almost 50 years!!!!! She's the best!!! thanks also for a chance to win!
kmassmanATgmailDOTcom

[Ruth]

90.

I love my mum, she is 100% honest all of the time and I have learned to be the same from her, I hope my kids learn her lessons from me too. She is the best rolemodel ever.