Jaxon loves to line things up and count them.  He used to do it with his cars::

Can’t find the picture!!  (will post soon)

 Then his crocs::

The other night I walked into the kitchen to find this:: (please ignore the dirty fridge and floor… I’m just keeping it real)!

He has now progressed to his lunch and snack items!  Not sure what is next, but looks like pretty soon I’ll have two cleaning boys living with me!  I can’t complain!

This is an older post of mine.. thought I’d re-post!

I present to you….

Here’s what you need for the project::

Canvas (I bought mine online at Dickblick art supplies they were actually cheaper than hobby lobby and better quality)
Acrylic Pant
Foam Brushes
Scrapbook Paper
Mod Podge
Paper Trimmers or Scissors
Hairdryer

*First, I like to start with:
I always cover my space with:
*Next, I set out my canvas and painted two coats of paint on the edges:
*Then I:*Once the paper is trimmed You’re ready to go! Put a layer of mod podge on the canvas and a layer on the back side of the paper. You will have to work quickly because it dries pretty fast. Make sure you have it lined up along the edges. You may have to do a little extra trimming:
*Next you will:



*Once the paper is not sticky you may have to smooth out with your fingers and a hairdryer…be careful, it gets really hot!

*And Alas::

I plan to make some more in fun prints for our playroom/office!

Happy Crafting!

You can pretty much call me the Mod-Podge Queen!!

*this is an old post of mine… just re-posting – a great Christmas idea!

So…I pulled out the clipboard I bought a while back for 50 cents and went to town!!

Here’s the list of what I used:

• Wooden Clipboard
• Scrapbook Paper
• Acrylic Paint
• MOD-PODGE
• Ribbon
• Foam Brushes

**I ended up NOT using the sandpaper and ink**, more to come about those on another project at another time….

First Step: Paint the edges in a color that coordinates with your paper.

Second Step: Measure out and trim the paper for the top…. apply mod-podge to the back of the paper and smooth out on clipboard.

Third Step: Repeat step two for the rest of the board.

Fourth Step:(Optional Customization) Measure out a coordinating paper to spell out the name.

Fifth Step: Make sure the letters are even!

Sixth Step: Rub off letters onto paper and adhere the paper to the board with the mod-podge.

Seventh Step: Tie ribbon to the clip part of the board.

Eighth Step: I used more rub off letters and coordinating paper for the back of the board…of course I attached it with more mod-podge!

It turned out so good! She loved it and I really enjoyed making it! Oh, and it was SUPER inexpensive!! I’m sure she’ll be using it for all the kindergarten homework!!

*I think it would be fun to have your kids color a blank page before covering it with the mod-podge, or decorate their own clipboard with stickers and such! I think I’m going to make a small one (that will fit in a bag easily) to take to church with us*

I really cannot believe that it has been over a month since I’ve posted!  As to be expected, a lot of life has been lived and great blog posts have been missed…  I do have several great things to share… more to come this week!

For now… I came across these quotes…  enjoy!

Time is what we want most, but… what we use worst.  ~Willaim Penn

Watches are so named as a reminder – if you don’t watch carefully what you do with your time, it will slip away from you.  ~Drew Sirtors

Half our life is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed through life trying to save. ~ Will Rogers

For everything there is a season,
And a time for every matter under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to seek, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to throw away;
A time to tear, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate, A time for war, and a time for peace ~Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Happy Monday! – Suzanne