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Young House Love » Kids & Pets » Turning Kid Art Into Custom Fabric

| By John Petersik | April 25, 2012 | 343 Comments

Turning Kid Art Into Custom Fabric

Well, Clara can go ahead and add fabric designer to her resume. With her 23 month photo in the can (see the full photo project here), it means the next monthly picture in line is the big 2-4… otherwise known as age 2.

Clara23Months

And since we concluded her first year of weekly-fabric-backdropped photos…

ClaraPics 52 Grid

… with a custom fabric design that we made through Spoonflower by scanning her name drawn out in marker on paper (and tiling it in Photoshop), we though we’d make it a tradition and create more homemade fabric for her second birthday.

Clara One Year

We thought about doing something similar with Clara’s name for our she’s-two fabric (perhaps in Sherry’s handwriting instead of mine) since we liked how personalized it felt, but then we realized it could be even more special if we left it to someone else. Enter our latest fabric designing project- it’s a bit more subtle than last year’s but it’s so much more meaningful to us because… Clara drew it herself!

ClaraTwo Title Square

It basically just involved some Clara scribble, photographing said scribble, playing around in Photoshop, and tiling it in Spoonflower, but we’ll get to that in a minute.

ClaraFabric SFlower Final Pattern

It started on Easter afternoon when we broke out a big sheet of paper and some markers and let Clara do her thing:

ClaraFabric Drawing Orange

We gave her an orange and pink marker, since they’re her current favorite colors (and the ones we’re planning to use for her party) but eventually she requested a black one and we handed that over too. Gotta let the artist do her thing.

ClaraFabric Drawing Pink

She was definitely in the zone. Which was good because we were determined not to interfere so the drawing would truly be hers.

ClaraFabric Drawing Stretch

And although it might be hard to see them in the final work of art, Clara not only incorporated her party colors – but also her party theme, which is, by her own request: “WORMS!” (the girl is so in love with worms that she regularly tells us she dreams about them and looks out the window and says “Oh, hi worms.”). It’s kind of hilarious.

Here’s the final result… which had us scratching our heads thinking “how exactly is this going to become fabric?” and wondering if maybe we should’ve “assisted” a bit more.

ClaraFabric Final Sketch

But sometimes you’ve just gotta trust the artist and her “vision.” So I snapped this pic of it straight on (since the paper was too large to scan):

ClaraFabric Pic Of Final Drawing

Then using Photoshop we put the design on a plain white background (by upping the contrasting and then selecting and deleting the rest of the background). The black marker sort of turned navy, but we didn’t mind, so we went with it. Still not looking very much like patterned fabric though, is it?

ClaraFabric Original Drawing

Just like with the first-year fabric, we figured we might be able to make it look more “pattern-like” by repeating it. So we duplicated the layer and began playing around with different ways to tile it in order to make an abstract pattern out of the bean’s masterpiece. Here’s what it looked like when I duplicated the layer once, rotated it 180-degrees, and placed it on top of the original drawing:

ClaraFabric One Tile

Then we took a second copy of the original (also rotating it 180-degrees) and lined it up on the bottom:

ClaraFabric Two Tiled

Confusing, I know, so here we’ve put a red box around the original rectangle (and two blue boxes around the flipped and shifted ones) so you can hopefully see how they’re layered a little better:

ClaraTwo ColoredBoxes

But of course if we want the Spoonflower program to tile the pattern accurately, we had to crop it in a way that it would repeat seamlessly. So I just found an easy reference point for where I could cut it off at the top and bottom, like this:

ClaraTwo ColoredBoxes Crop

So here’s what the pattern looks like cropped and without those colored boxes on each section. The alternating orange circles with the navy squiggles and the dark pink splotch were starting to look kinda cool. At least to proud parents like us.

ClaraFabric Tiled No Shading

But we’d have to upload it to Spoonflower and see it as a sheet of fabric to really see if were were on to something…

ClaraFabric SFlower Sample Size

Spoonflower actually gives you a lot of options for resizing and adjusting how your pattern repeats. We didn’t really explore this much in our our last fabric-designing adventure, but here’s just an idea of the different ways you can tile your pattern (the one on the bottom right with the stripe was achieved by adding a bit of white space on each side of our JPG before uploading it to Spoonflower).

ClaraFabric SFlower Pattern Options

After some contemplation we chose the Basic Repeat just like last time (we initially liked Mirror Repeat, but Sherry said it was a bit female-form-ish and once we saw that we couldn’t unsee it – or stop giggling like twelve year olds). So then Basic Repeat became the favorite. It’s kind of ikat-esque, and not obviously kid-scribble until you get closer, which is part of the fun. So we ordered two yards of it for $36 + $3 shipping (for a total of $39) thanks to a discount at checkout for uploading our own design. Yes, it’s still more expensive than our usual fabric budget, but you gotta splurge sometimes, right?

ClaraFabric SFlower Final Pattern

Not only do we plan to use it for the backdrop of her big birthday photo, Sherry wants to sew something memorable with it (along with the Clara fabric from last year) – so we’ll keep you posted on that. She’s already made a birthday banner, a quilt, and a beanbag from other weekly photo fabrics.

Fast forward about a week and our fabric arrived. Woot. These photos don’t really do it justice (it’s bolder/brighter in person), but it’s awesome. It probably won’t be winning any fabric design awards or anything, but it’s the coolest thing we’ve seen in a while.

  ClaraFabric After Straight

We have to wait a few more weeks before Clara is officially 24 months old to put it to use for a photo session…

Clara Fabric After Hand

… but Clara decided she couldn’t keep her hands off of her own creation, so we had a little playtime with it in the guest room…

…which turned into a little impromptu photo shoot as well. She liked hiding under it.

ClaraFabric After Ghost

And gazing lovingly at her creation.

ClaraFabric After Head

At one point she even asked to take a nap under her “blanket.”

ClaraFabric After Napping

This is the expression I got when I reminded her that naps involve closed eyes:

ClaraFabric After Eyes Closed

Then fabric playtime turned into pillow playtime. And there was some hiding…

ClaraFabric Under Pillows

…and some spirited “Clara popping out!” (her words, every time it happened).

ClaraFabric Out Of Pillows

Receiving her scribble fabric makes us even more excited for Clara to hit the big 2 year mark, though we’re also in disbelief. It seems like just yesterday we were designing fabric for her… and now she’s doing it on her own. Well, sorta.

Anyone else use Spoonflower lately? Or do something else with your son or daughter’s artwork?

Psst- Check out Clara getting her Rihanna on here on Young House Life.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Lindsey @ arkadian belle woodsLindsey @ arkadian belle woods says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Ahh! That’s so awesome! Wow! Little artist already! Takes after her amazing parents!

    Reply
  2. Avatar for Katrina @ Katrina @ 'Sota is Sexy says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Adorable! Love how abstract it turned out. Perhaps Miss Clara is a future designer?? :)

    Reply
  3. Avatar for Melanie@MailboxJourney[email protected] says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:24 am

    That’s really adorable, you took saving your child’s artwork to a whole new level and I love it! Can’t believe she’s gonna be two! I can’t wait to see what kind of party theme you guys come up with, still going with the bumble bees?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:33 am

      It’s actually going to be “WORMS!” by her request! Haha. Should be fun!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Robin @ our semi organic lifeRobin @ our semi organic life says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:40 am

      You should mold jello in straws to create jello worms – bumpy parts and all (from the bent part of the straw)!

      I saw it once in a Halloween theme party and it looked so real!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Haha, I love that! Two things on our worm-related party list to explore are jello and bendy straws! And gummy worms of course. Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Melanie@MailboxJourney[email protected] says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:42 am

      I think you’re going to have a little tomboy on your hands! I love it. :)

    • Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

      April 25, 2012 at 12:02 pm

      Haha, I love that she wants to do “worms” for her birthday party. How funny! You can do the cups of dirt (chocolate pudding with crumbled oreos on top and a gummi worm for good measure) and maybe have the kiddos paint those clay pots!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 12:12 pm

      Love those ideas! We already have about a million worm-theme things on our Possible Party Ideas List! Haha. The worm theme is just so much fun! There will definitely be crushed oreos and gummy worms!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Melanie@MailboxJourney[email protected] says

      April 25, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      This reminds me of something – you could actually make some dirt pudding (http://mailboxjourney.com/2012/03/06/leprechaun-dirt-pudding/) for her birthday and put gummie worms in it. Just a suggestion, but the pudding its self is really good. and perfect for a dirt base. :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 1:20 pm

      Oh yes we have that on our Worm Brainstorming list! Haha. Just not sure all the kiddos under 3 (there are lots of them) will be able to eat it without getting too messy for their parents’ comfort. Haha. But we’ll be working “dirt” and gummy worms in there somewhere for sure!

      xo,
      s

  4. Avatar for annabelvitaannabelvita says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:26 am

    How awesome! She looks so cute having a nap under the fabric that I think the Clara fabric and this one quilted together would look awesome for a little two yard long quilt…. but I’m sure you’ll think up something incredible to do with them!

    Reply
  5. Avatar for John@Our Home From Scratch[email protected] Home From Scratch says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I really like that whole concept. You’ve got her DIYing at a young age, nice!! I’m concerned our daughter’s first words will be “Lowe’s coupon.” They grow up so fast!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for NatalieNatalie says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:27 am

    LOL…. I am a labor and delivery nurse… and didn’t get the female-form-ish… until I read it and RELOOKED… y’all are total cracks-ups!! I gotta tell you how much I enjoy your site. When MOST of my internet usage is very heavy with studies, work, and other stressful things… I am thankful for the light side of things when I can laugh at little things such as $herdogg and today’s post. Rock on guys, keep doing what you’re doing.
    It’s my favorite site on the entire “internets”
    :)
    ~natalie in oklahoma. <3

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:32 am

      Aw thanks so much Natalie! You’re so sweet. Too funny that you didn’t see lady-parts right away. It took me a few minutes and then I couldn’t NOT see them! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  7. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:29 am

    This is awesome! What a cool idea.

    Reply
  8. Avatar for MaryMary says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Absolutely beautiful. All of it – from Clara’s drawing concentration to the wonder that is Spoonflower to Clara admiring her creation. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  9. Avatar for LissaLissa says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:30 am

    That is so precious when John is playing with her and then gives her a kiss. And the kiss for Mom was sweet as well. You all are such great parents!! Clara is beautiful.

    Reply
  10. Avatar for johnnajohnna says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:31 am

    what will happen for the 2-3 year?!
    will you keep up with monthly photos??

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Our original plan was to stop at 2, but I’m working on John to get him to go for us doing more monthly pics til she’s three. I don’t want to stop now! Haha.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for heatherheather says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

      Keep going each month! How awesome will it be to compile it when she’s older!?

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

      It’s so true! For a few months in the middle of this year she seemed not to like getting her picture taken anymore so we thought we should stop if she wasn’t having fun, but now she loves it again, so I keep saying as long as she loves it we should do it!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Sonja C.Sonja C. says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:59 am

      love the fabric! a thought for the 2-3 & beyond years …photoshoots every 3 or 6 months, instead of monthly.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:03 am

      Yes, that’s definitely an option too! I just have too much fun fabric shopping every month- and then formulating projects with it. Haha.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for LindaLinda says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:43 am

      Please, please, please, John? Pretty please with worms on top?

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:45 am

      Haha, he’s grinning. I think he cracked. Score!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseCrystal @ 29 Rue House says

      April 25, 2012 at 2:42 pm

      Yah! So glad he cracked! I saw an article today about a dad that videotaped his daughter (and son eventually) every week for 12 years and now has a time lapse video. You could do that with your pictures!
      http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/sci-tech/others/time-lapse-video-shows-dutch-girl-aging-12-years-2-mins-45-secs-685

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      Oh yeah isn’t that amazing?! Love it!

      xo,
      s

  11. Avatar for Robin @ our semi organic lifeRobin @ our semi organic life says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:31 am

    What a cute idea! I never would have thought of that – even after seeing last years’ fabric. Love her style.

    Reply
  12. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Such a great idea! I can’t wait to see the birthday party recap. It’s hard to believe she’s already two and so sweet and so smart.

    Reply
  13. Avatar for Vidya @ Whats Ur Home StoryVidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Wow, she’s got some talent! The fabric looks fab. By the way Clara has grown so big in the last few months! Think she’s starting to look more like John. :) Advanced wishes for the big 2!

    Also loved all the homes from y’day’s post. Love browsing through model homes.

    Reply
  14. Avatar for Rebecca @This Nest is BestRebecca @This Nest is Best says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:33 am

    This is just about the cutest idea I’ve ever seen! And I love how enamored she is with it :) And once you’re done with the photo shoot, it will make such a fantastic personal pillow (or whatever). Love, love, love this idea!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:34 am

    That’s awesome!!! Such a wonderful idea to create memories. I can see so many possibilities with this (as I’m sure you are too!). Congrats on the almost 2 year old… they get more and more fun! My little girl is almost 3 and I love her more every day. She’s so amazing!!!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for SherriSherri says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:34 am

    That is such a cool idea. I definitely want to try this some day. Thanks for all the happy Clara photos, she just put a big smile on my face this morning! Congrats on your beautiful creation, sweet girl! :)

    Reply
  17. Avatar for Robin @ our semi organic lifeRobin @ our semi organic life says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Will the monthly photos of her continue? Maybe more of a memory book of asking her questions about her fav stuff and/or a video?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

      I’m trying to convince John that we should keep going with monthly pics, and a video about her favorite stuff would be really fun!

      xo,
      s

  18. Avatar for Amanda HAmanda H says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:35 am

    What an awesome idea! You are so creative! Also, where did you get the pillowcases in your guest room? They’re awesome!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:35 am

      Thanks! Those are from Pottery Barn a while ago. Maybe try ebay if they don’t still sell them?

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for KeishaKeisha says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:10 am

      They are called Woodland Organic. PB still has them but I bet ebay has them too, maybe cheaper.
      http://www.potterybarn.com/products/woodland-organic-duvet-cover-sham/?catalogId=69&bnrid=3380801&cm_ven=Google%20Base&cm_cat=Shopping&cm_pla=Feed&cm_ite=Google%20Base-5202924

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 11:16 am

      Wahoo! Thanks for the tip Keisha!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for CherCher says

      April 25, 2012 at 4:39 pm

      I love those shams, and they are organic which makes me happy… they are still on the pottery barn website! ON SALE too!!! http://www.potterybarn.com/products/woodland-organic-duvet-cover-sham/?pkey=cpatterned-duvet-covers-shams

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 5:34 pm

      Yay! Thanks for sharing the link!

      xo,
      s

  19. Avatar for Lauren@FilingJointly[email protected] says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Clara is so adorable!

    This was such a cute idea! I love how enthusiastic she is about worms (from a fellow worm-lover, yes I’m 28, so?)

    I still say “Hi worm” to worms I see outside all of the time. Although I’m super weird and pretty much say hi to everything, even my food.

    My boss will never let me live down the day he was walking past my desk during lunch and heard me say “Hello Jello.”

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Hahahahahhhah. Gotta love your two word freestyle jello rap. To me, that’s what it was. Let’s call a spade a spade.

      xo,
      s

  20. Avatar for The Mrs @ Success Along the WeighThe Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:37 am

    That is GENIUS! What a wonderful momento for her as she grows up too! Can’t you just see her using the DIY genes she’s been handed and make a few throw pillows for her couch in her first apartment! :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Haha, I would love if our little bean grew up to be a DIYer!

      xo,
      s

  21. Avatar for Kristy SwainKristy Swain says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:38 am

    So adorable! Love the custom fabric for birthdays idea!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for CarleyCarley says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:39 am

    What a cute idea! Clara must be the youngest diy-er ever!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for ZandiZandi says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Haha this will be one of your many projects that I forward to my SIL for when her babies are born this summer! (When you don’t have your own is that time you become the crazy aunt…)

    Do you guys have any particular way you store/display the rest of Clara’s artwork?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:43 am

      We frame some of our favorites in her room and the hallway frame wall. We also plan to scan some into a photo book that we make every year (it’s sort of like our family yearbook).

      xo,
      s

  24. Avatar for SaraSara says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:39 am

    One of my favorite things is the Jackson Pollack-esque painting in my daughters bathroom. Inspired by reading Olivia and how she tried to create her own painting on the wall after coming home from the art museum. I painted a big canvas, then gave my 3 year old different colors of paint squeeze bottles and she went to town.
    It’s amazing and definitely one of my favorite pieces of art in the house.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:45 am

      That’s amazing!!

      xo
      s

  25. Avatar for Cara @ Live The Home LifeCara @ Live The Home Life says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Such a great idea! What a little artist :)

    Cara

    Reply
  26. Avatar for Jenny BJenny B says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:40 am

    She is just the sweetest kid ever, love those videos!

    Reply
  27. Avatar for JulieJulie says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:42 am

    So inspiring, what a brillant idea! My girl has been experimenting some with watercolors, I could totally see that as fabric!

    Reply
  28. Avatar for Amy L.Amy L. says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Just be careful. She might start drawing on all types of fabric since she knows she “drew” on that piece and was applauded for it.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:46 am

      Thanks for the warning Amy! She actually didn’t draw on the fabric, she drew on paper on her coloring desk (which is the only place we give her markers, when we can supervise her) and then we had it printed on a fabric!

      xo,
      s

  29. Avatar for JenJen says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Amazing! I love the fabric. She’s such a cutie pie. It’s so funny that she loves worms of all things – you have a tomboy on your hands!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:46 am

      Haha, I know, right? She loves so many “cuddlier” animals (bunnies, monkeys, cows, pigs, giraffes) but for some reason she just adores worms!

      xo,
      s

  30. Avatar for ShannonShannon says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:46 am

    I love that she got to create the pattern.

    Have you seen this video of this little girl from birth to 12 years old? Her dad took video of her weekly and edited it together. You should keep up the pics w/Clara so you can do something like this someday.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:49 am

      Oh yes it’s amazing! We love that she’s talking the whole time. Haha. So cute!

      xo,
      s

  31. Avatar for AshleyAshley says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:49 am

    That video of John and Clara just melted my heart! There is nothing sweeter than daddies with their babies :-)

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  32. Avatar for Caitlin @ Hardly HousewivesCaitlin @ Hardly Housewives says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I just LOVE this idea and am so glad you introduced me to Spoonflower! I have been meaning to try making my own since last year when you posted the “Clara” fabric!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for JennahJennah says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I have always LOVED the pillowcases in your guest room. Where are they from? Not like I could get them like 5 years later, but still.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:51 am

      Those are from Pottery Barn but they might still be on ebay or amazon.com- we see them sometimes! Fingers crossed for you!

      xo,
      s

  34. Avatar for TheresaTheresa says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:50 am

    oh my goodness, clara’s love of worms might be the most endearing thing on the internet today! can’t wait to see what you guys cook up for her party!

    Reply
  35. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:51 am

    That is such a cute and meaningful idea! I love it! I love the Clara Photo Project in general! It’s such a sweet way to track her growth!

    Reply
  36. Avatar for HannahHannah says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:51 am

    So cool! When I was younger, my mom would take some of my drawings and put them on a basic white T using an iron-on transfer. I got some pretty cool shirts (well, for a 5 year old) that I completely wore out!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

      So cute!!

      xo,
      s

  37. Avatar for AnnAnn says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:52 am

    Okay that is great. Parents of the year award. In all seriousness, I am not a Photoshop wizard so creating that repeat looks like magic to me!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

      Aw thanks Ann! I bet any scribble could be uploaded right to Spoonflower since they give you those tiling options there- or you could try cropping it in something like Word (or some other photo editing software) to make it a square so it has sort of a tiled/quilted look. I think Gimp is a free one you can download. Hope it helps!

      xo
      s

  38. Avatar for EllenEllen says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:52 am

    What a great idea to make fabric from kid scribbles! I can imagine making a pillowcase or a duvet cover from the fabric…

    Reply
  39. Avatar for Betty JBetty J says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:53 am

    If Sherry is into quilting or has a friend who is an avid quilter, there is a quilt in the making! I made an appliqued bumper pad for our first and it continued to be used for all three. When our youngest went off to kindergarten, I remade it into a blanket for naptime!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:55 am

      So cute! I actually made her a quilt for her first birthday and it was so much fun! Trying to think of other things to make- maybe pillows for her big girl bed when she ends up in one someday?

      xo,
      s

  40. Avatar for AllynAllyn says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I can’t believe she’s turning 2! I still remember reading that Sherry was prego! Such a sweet girl.
    Holy moly, Spoonflower is awesome! Now I want to start coloring! This could be really dangerous…

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  41. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

    What a precious and fun idea!

    Reply
  42. Avatar for KateKate says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

    We just celebrated my daughter’s first birthday at the beginning of the month with a pink, orange and grey pinwheel party. I love the color combination! We also used Spoonflower to make fabric that coordinated with the graphics I used on the invitation. I love this idea though. And I have a drawing of a rainbow my three-year-old did scanned and currently serving as my computer’s wallpaper, so…I have a project for the afternoon, I think!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

      That sounds amazing!

      xo,
      s

  43. Avatar for Krystle @ ColorTansformedFamilyKrystle @ ColorTansformedFamily says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:54 am

    I love seeing pictures and video of Clara. She is so cute! That fabric will be special for years to come. Hopefully I can be as creative for my daughter’s birthdays.

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  44. Avatar for AlisonAlison says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

    How cute! The little lefty!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:57 am

      Leftie power! Haha. So proud of my little leftie.

      xo,
      s

  45. Avatar for emily @ go haus goemily @ go haus go says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Sherry – You should make her a little shirt/tank for her bday party! It looks like the colors match the cute yellow pants she already has. The photo of her wearing the fabric on her head with her yellow pants peaking out underneath looks so cute together!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:57 am

      Aw, that’s true. Cute idea!

      xo,
      s

  46. Avatar for Jenny BJenny B says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:56 am

    What a gift for Clara! When she’s older I bet that fabric will be one of her prized possessions, whatever it turns into. By the way, I love that velvet pillow in your guest room. Do you have a source for that?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      April 25, 2012 at 10:58 am

      That long blue pillow is from Marshall’s or HomeGoods a few years back! Hope it helps!

      xo,
      s

  47. Avatar for Kristin MKristin M says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:57 am

    What a special set of sheets. I absolutely love it! I need to do that with my daughter. ; )

    xoxo
    Kristin

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  48. Avatar for Karen FKaren F says

    April 25, 2012 at 10:58 am

    such a neat idea!!!

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  49. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    April 25, 2012 at 11:00 am

    This is so creative and cool. Way to go baby P

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  50. Avatar for Bethany [at] Powell Brower HomeBethany [at] Powell Brower Home says

    April 25, 2012 at 11:00 am

    OK – I cannot get over her sweet little intensity as she’s drawing with her markers. That made it for me :) You guys are so flippin’ clever – this is the cutest

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