creativity – Snapshots & My Thoughts by Ailee Petrovic

Mom Talk August 12, 2015

Finger Painting with a Toddler (In the Bathtub!)

After Isla woke up from her nap yesterday afternoon, we played in the yard for ten minutes before heading back inside, both red in the face and sweaty from the record breaking Houston temperatures (humidity factor made it feel like 110 degrees). I decided we needed to do something fun indoors, so I grabbed some paper, tape, Greek yogurt (which Isla loves) and food coloring and we painted in the bath tub.

At first, Isla was hesitant to “get into” the paint, but after I did some splatters myself, she went crazy with it. Of course, we were playing in the bathtub, so I was very excited about her enthusiasm, which was peppered with little moments of silence as she stopped to eat her ‘paint.’

Announcement February 7, 2014

Tiny Footprints

I am constantly scouring in the internet for creative baby announcements, and I absolutely love this modern card, designed by Kate Stoltz. I really like the incorporation of baby Gemma’s footprint and the wrap-around ribbon tying the trifold together. And how sweet is that sleepy picture? Have you seen any other cute announcements? I’d love to see!

On Oh So Beautiful Paper

Save-the-Dates July 19, 2012

Out-of-the-Box Save-the-Dates

The ‘Save-the-Date’ has become increasingly more popular in the last ten to fifteen years. They are a fun way to give your guests plenty of warning about the date of your wedding, given that the invitations are typically sent six to eight weeks before the event.

Plain stationary for save-the-dates is rarely seen anymore (which doesn’t mean it isn’t a good idea!) The fridge magnet is a popular choice, but I’ve found many other unique and beautiful options. Click on the pictures below to link to the source site. How about that balloon? And the matchboxes? Love.