1 / 3And Then There Were Four Card: New Baby Humor
And Then There Were Four Card pairs a watercolor beer, wine glass, pet bowl and baby bottle with a witty line for new parents.
Shipping from $3.95
- Arrives in 5–9 business days$3.95 shipping · Free over $25 · Order before 2 PM ET to ship sooner
- 30-day returnsUnwritten cards, original condition. Learn more
- Secure checkout: cards & PayPal
And Then There Were Four Card shows four watercolor objects with the line “And then there were four.” The words play on a household that is about to grow by one small person, and they say to anyone who gets the joke that the old routine is ending. Using it sets a light, teasing tone for good news, and it is made for expecting parents and the friends who already know their evenings are about to change.
Ships with a kraft envelope; envelope color in photo may vary.
The artwork explained
Four objects sit side by side on a white background, each painted in soft watercolor washes. On the left stands a tall glass of beer with a foamy head and warm amber color. Next to it is a wine glass holding deep red wine that fades into blue-violet at the top. The third object is a blue pet bowl with a white paw print and a little orange food inside. On the far right is a baby bottle filled with milk and topped with a pale nipple. Together they form a simple row that reads like a shopping list for two different lives. The printed line sits centered beneath them in clean, black, all-lowercase lettering with a capital A and a final period. The lettering is plain and friendly, which keeps the mood playful. The lineup reflects the way a home changes when a baby arrives, with the adult drinks and the family pet making way for a bottle.
Who it suits best
Expecting parents will notice the bottle first and smile at the drinks beside it. Partners who have already been cutting back on wine will feel the joke right away. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and close friends can use this card to celebrate the news with humor. Pet owners will recognize the bowl and enjoy how their dog or cat ends up in the same picture as the baby. Anyone who has ever had to rearrange a busy household will get the message at once.
When it fits
This card works well with a pregnancy announcement or a baby shower invitation. It can also be opened on the day the baby comes home, when the household is busy and the joke feels especially true. Give it to a couple who has been talking about their new routine, or tuck it into a gift basket for a first-time parent. It is a good pick for any moment that marks the start of a new family chapter.
- What does the joke on this card mean?
- The line “And then there were four.” refers to a household that is about to add a baby. The beer and wine stand for the grown-up evenings that are ending, while the pet bowl and bottle show who now fills the family's day. It is a playful way to say that life is about to change in a big way for everyone at home.
- Who is this card best for?
- It suits expecting parents, new mothers and fathers, and the friends and relatives who helped them through the news. Pet owners will enjoy seeing the dog bowl in the same row as the baby bottle. Because the humor is warm, it also works for a sibling or close coworker who is about to welcome a child.
- What occasions suit this design?
- It is a fitting choice for a pregnancy announcement, a baby shower or the first week after a baby comes home. Send it with a small gift to mark the transition, or slip it into a basket of new-parent items. The card works just as well as a stand-alone message to celebrate good news from someone you care about.
- Premium 350 gsm cardstock
- Full-color print on demand (front)
- Folded 5 x 7 in (A7) card
- Blank inside for your own message
- Kraft envelope included
- Printed to order
- Paper weight: 350 g/m²
$3.95 flat shipping per order, free on orders of $25 or more. Cards are printed to order: 2–4 business days to print and pack, then 3–5 business days in transit (5–9 business days in total). We ship within the United States only.
Return unwritten cards within 30 days of delivery. Damaged or misprinted? We replace or refund it free. Read our Shipping Policy and Returns & Refund Policy.
