I let Ethan walk to school today… by himself. I’m making progress and giving him a little independence, which is probably a good thing. He left the house this morning armed with one of our little Motorola Walkie Talkies and talked to me on his way there and then said “I’m here Mom, over.” So he made it, and I survived. He is supposed to turn it back on when he leaves to walk home today. We’ll see how that goes. So I’m taking baby steps and letting him grow up. I have to have faith that what I have taught him, and continue to teach him about life and the possibility that not every person is a nice person has sunk in on some level.

In other news I finished my Jumbo Clip thing I was making. Yes, that is the technical term, “Jumbo Clip Thing” for those of you that wondered. I made a picture frame of sorts from acetate to hold the photo I wanted to go with the clip. Just looked more finished that way.

The acetate is painted and then sanded. I did some stamping on it, which I don’t think you can see in the photo. I came out cute and Dylan is pleased that his photo is on display.

Supplies:
* Adhesive Transfer Sheets, Photo Corners, 3D Foam Squares, EZ Dots- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
* Acrylic Paint- DecoArt
* Sand Paper, Journal Spot, Floral, Jewels- Heidi Swapp
* Ribbon- Unknown
* Printed Paper- Pebbles Inc.
* Clip- Creative Imiginations
* Stamps- Technique Tuesday
* Black Pen- EK Success
* Mod Podge Gloss, StazOn

I only sealed in the tops on the clip.  I didn’t bother with the sides.  The paper was applied with an Adhesive Transfer Sheet and then I used a craft knife to cut out the small strips where the spring part went.  I really wanted my paper patter to line up perfect and the odds of that happening with two pieces of paper was slim.  So I thought it better to keep it together and remove the little section after the fact.  Worked great!  The flower is adhered with a 3D Foam Square over the ribbon, which is tied in a knot behind there.

Happy Wednesday!!  Go create something magnificent.

~j

P.S.:  There is only one seat open for my September Card class…  If there is enough demand to get 5 on a wait list I will open a second class.  Thanks for all your support!!!!