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Young House Love » Crafting & Art » Having Fun Painting Fabric

| By John Petersik | May 17, 2013 | 51 Comments

Having Fun Painting Fabric

Someone hit the big 0-3 this week and that same someone is pretty excited about it!

Clara36Months

As you may have read over on Young House Love, to culminate this year’s photos we again let Clara help design a custom “fabric” for her birthday picture. This time around it meant letting her paint directly on two yards of white cotton fabric.

Fabric 9 Almost Done

And as usual, we wanted to share some of our favorite outtakes with you guys. Like this one, where we asked her how old she was going to be. Pretend you don’t see seven of those fingers.

36Months Im This Many

Here’s her Home Alone pose.

35Months Hands On Face

There was also a nice amount of marveling at the glorious mess that she made on her shirt.

36Months Touching Number

And a whole lotta swag.

36Months Bashful

I wish I could remember how exactly this pose happened. Whatever it was, I’m sure it was some mix between dancing and making a dramatic exit. Wait a minute, is this crunking?

36Months Dance

We also convinced her to sit down for a few photos (there was no fear of a little paint on the pants at this point).

36Months Sitting Smiling

And apparently no fear of a little paint on the face either.

36Months Sitting Hands On Face

We also realized (too late) that it would have been cuter sans Crocs, so we snapped a few barefoot pictures at the end…

35Months Foot Closeup

I know I’m biased but I’m pretty sure she’s the coolest kid on the planet.

36Months Sitting Closeup

 Happy third birthday beansie!

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Comments

  1. Avatar for MissCaronMissCaron says

    May 17, 2013 at 9:52 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Clara! I love this paint idea. I’ll have to remember this for the future.

    Reply
  2. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:00 am

    LOVE this idea! Happy Birthday Clara!

    Reply
  3. Avatar for ShannonShannon says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Happy third birthday Clara!

    I must say the “swag” photo is clearly someone fufilling her genetic destiny to be mini $herdog. Just saying :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 10:19 am

      Haha!

      xo,
      s

  4. Avatar for ChelseaChelsea says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:06 am

    These pictures are adorable, as are the ones on Young House Love (and neat “tutorial”) but man, I’d be remiss if I didn’t let you know that I quite-office-shaking-laughed-out-loud at “Wait a minute, is this crunking?” Maybe it’s because I’m still fresh off of explaining to my husband his very first episode of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.

    Happy birthday, Clara!

    Reply
    • Avatar for RachelRachel says

      May 17, 2013 at 11:35 am

      Krumping?

    • Avatar for DaynaDayna says

      May 17, 2013 at 1:33 pm

      Or is it crumping? LOL. The Swag one is definitely my favorite!! She’s a cutie and I wish I could have kept up something like this with my own little own.

    • Avatar for Lauren LLauren L says

      May 17, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      haha yeah it’s totally krumping.

    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 4:44 pm

      Oh my gosh! Apparently there’s crunking and krumping! http://www.dance.net/topic/4341751/1/Battles/KRUMPING-AND-CRUNKING.html&replies=10

      xo
      s

  5. Avatar for Liz E.Liz E. says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:06 am

    They’re all adorable–but I l-o-v-e that last picture!

    Happy birthday, Clara!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for Wendy @ New Moms TalkWendy @ New Moms Talk says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Beautiful images.

    Did you capture a shot of the water after she washed off? I’m not sure if it’d be possible to do so, but I imagine that the swirls of colored water would a special reminder of the project in a different way.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 10:35 am

      That’s would so sweet! We didn’t get that shot but she was definitely full of paint :)

      xo,
      s

  7. Avatar for AlyssaAlyssa says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:25 am

    So fun!!! I love that my sons shares a bday w Clara but I also dislike it since its too late for me to incorporate your ideas into my own projects for him:( anyway, I know I already said it, but Happy birthday Clara!!!

    Reply
  8. Avatar for MaureenMaureen says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:25 am

    Happy Birthday, Clara! Love her little haircut!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for lindsaylindsay says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:30 am

    Happy birthday, dear Clara, happy birthday to you. These photos, and the collection of her weekly/monthly shots are just precious, and will remind her when she is older that you focused a lot of your creativity just on her. You have done a wonderful job of balancing the difficult work/family issue, and it’s a pleasure to be allowed to share your journey.

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 10:34 am

      Aw thanks so much Lindsay!

      xo,
      s

  10. Avatar for christinechristine says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:40 am

    She looks like she just came from the color run!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      So funny! I love that!

      xo,
      s

  11. Avatar for KolitiKoliti says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:43 am

    To have the coolest kid on the planet – I’m pretty sure you have to be blessed with the coolest parents!

    Way to go Petersiks! You are raising a lovely young lady.
    Much happiness to your family :) Happy 3rd Birthday Clara!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 12:51 pm

      Aw thanks Koliti!

      xo,
      s

  12. Avatar for Christina @ Homemade OceanChristina @ Homemade Ocean says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:48 am

    That girl could put a smile on anyone’s face! Have you ever had a “total meltdown” shoot?

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      We feel bad photographing those big melt downs but they definitely happen! Girl can scream! Haha.

      xo,
      s

  13. Avatar for Heather HHeather H says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:57 am

    Clara has got such a cute personality and it shines through in all her pictures. What great memories you have captured here!!!

    Reply
  14. Avatar for CaitieCaitie says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Happy Birthday Clara!

    Love the idea for her to paint the fabric! You guys inspired me to do monthly photos with my little one & I’m so glad- she’s only 10 months old but it’s amazing to see how much she changes from month to month!

    Also, couldn’t agree more about Clara being a mini $herdog in the ‘swag’ photo… Too funny!

    Reply
  15. Avatar for ReenieReenie says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Adorable!!

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Susan HinesSusan Hines says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:04 am

    I’m a newcomer but now an addict! Children all grown but first granddaughter on the way in July! Do you happen to have a note as to what material was 3 weeks and 20 weeks! LOL! I was LOVING watching her grown per month and realizing that with our new addition being MILES away in Fort Wayne, Indiana (we’re in Raleigh, NC) that she will change so quickly. Maybe I can talk them into doing this!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 12:55 pm

      The 20 week fabric is from Joann Fabrics and the three week fabric is actually just two pillowcases from
      Pottery Barn that we out together :)

      xo,
      s

  17. Avatar for JeannaJeanna says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I love that you just let her run with it! Looks like she had a lot of fun! That last pic was my favorite……….. that big smile just seems to capture her the best :)

    Reply
  18. Avatar for mamawmamaw says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Yep, she’s definitely cool. You’re very blessed.

    Reply
  19. Avatar for AnnMarieAnnMarie says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Happy Birthday sweet girl!
    That’s a whole lotta swag for such a little lady!

    Keep Shining Clara :)

    Reply
  20. Avatar for AllyAlly says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:55 am

    I must also be biased, because I think Clara is the coolest kid on the planet! :)

    Have a ‘crunking’ par-tay with all your family & friends, sweet girl :)

    xox

    Reply
  21. Avatar for YaelYael says

    May 17, 2013 at 11:59 am

    I’m just inlove with Clara, she’s so adorable! Best wishes, again, and have a great party! This is definitely an end of an era, hope the next one is just as good! :)

    Reply
  22. Avatar for caroline [the diy nurse]caroline [the diy nurse] says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    Gosh she’s just getting cuter and cuter! Love the last shot too. The painting was so cute I thought you guys had done it at first!

    Reply
  23. Avatar for CatherineCatherine says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Am I the only one who is hearing her go “Oh shut up you!” at that last photo? lol You have one heckuva kiddo there!

    Reply
  24. Avatar for JennJenn says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    How did you choose a pic!? All of these outtakes are awesome. Swag is my favorite but the one of her sitting and smiling is so sweet.

    Happy number 3!!!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for KikiKiki says

    May 17, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    These photos are adorable! I have thoroughly loved seeing Clara grow and really take on her own personality. I love her smiles in these photos (the swag photo and the last photo in this post are by far my faves) and I LOVE seeing how her hair’s grown, too! :)

    Reply
  26. Avatar for GreenInOCGreenInOC says

    May 17, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    I think the pic of the paint on her feet would be adorable cropped so that it’s mostly only her feet show and then put on a canvas gallery wrap.

    LOVE the custom Clara backdrop.

    I think custom fabric for each birthday and then a picture in front of or with it somehow would be a cute and fairly easy way to continue the tradition.

    Happy Birthday Clara!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      I thought that too! Love how it looks when it’s just feet cropped closer!

      xo
      s

  27. Avatar for AngelAngel says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Happy Birthday Clara!

    Love all the outtakes! Such fantastic, bold colors…great job Clara :)
    It’s been really fun watching her grow this way.
    Beautiful girl, wonderful family.

    Reply
  28. Avatar for EvelinaEvelina says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one that is going to miss these pictures like crazy. They turned out great! I especially the last sitting one. She looks so happy :)
    Goodbye, beloved weekly/monthly Clara photo project!

    Reply
  29. Avatar for LARY@ Inspiration Nook[email protected] Inspiration Nook says

    May 17, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    So pretty! She’s getting so big and I love seeing her grow through all the pics and videos. Just like I talk about you two randomly to the mister, I throw Clara’s name here and there and he knows who I’m talking about LOL Love you guys! Enjoy the birthday celebration this weekend.

    Reply
  30. Avatar for ajiraajira says

    May 17, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Happy birthday Clara! Love your painting!

    Reply
  31. Avatar for JoyJoy says

    May 17, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    Love the photos. .. Of course the swag one is my fav.

    Reply
  32. Avatar for JanelJanel says

    May 17, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Happy 3rd birthday, Sweet Frijolito (that’s “little bean” in Spanish ;-) – pronounced “free-hole-ee-toe”)…..and many, many more! Xoxo!

    Reply
    • Avatar for Young House LifeYoung House Life says

      May 17, 2013 at 4:42 pm

      So cute!

      xo
      s

  33. Avatar for Paige @ Little NostalgiaPaige @ Little Nostalgia says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Aaaaaah! You GUYS. I’ve been reading since before Clara was born and I cannot believe she’s 3. I mean, obviously it’s weird for you, too, but know that all of us longtime readers are in the same boat. What a little lady!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    Happy Birthday Clara. You have some really awesome parents and whole lot of fans out here. What an amazing little lady she has become! I’ve really enjoyed watching her grow as I watch my own..

    Reply
  35. Avatar for AmandaAmanda says

    May 18, 2013 at 11:27 pm

    Happy Birthday Sweet Clara. I will miss the monthly pics of that infectious smile but can fully understand not continuing.
    Regards from a big fan in Oz ;)

    Reply
  36. Avatar for Mary ElizabethMary Elizabeth says

    May 19, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    Happy birthday Clara! We share the same birthday, and while I doubt I’ll ever meet any of you (but I would love to btw), I feel a little more “connected” knowing Clara and I will always celebrate on the same day rag year!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Christy NiebaumChristy Niebaum says

    May 19, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I believe on “So You Think You Can Dance” they call it “krumping”. Still not 100% sure what that means, but from what I’ve seen it’s a lot of angry body thrashing with serious ‘tude.

    Can’t wait to read about the dragon party!

    Reply
  38. Avatar for JessieJessie says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:33 am

    LOVE IT!

    Happy Birthday, Clara~!

    That last pictures is super sweet! Kids! They rule our hearts! :)

    Reply

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