Stop and Think Necklace

With having two children that struggle with ADHD we have to do a lot of reminding and coaching. I recently heard of a teacher making a picture of a stop sign and brain to put on a child's desk as a visual cue to "stop and think", and I was thinking my daughter needed a cue she could have with her at all times. SO, we made this necklace together. 

Here is what you need to get started-
1. Tim Holtz Fragments (found mine on sale at Michaels)
2. Paper glaze 
3. Packing tape
4. Pictures to use on your necklace *we also added a gem to give it a little bling.
5. E6000 glue 
6. Scrapbook paper to back your photos 
7. Ring & necklace to finish it.

Step 1: Print out your picture on cardstock. My daughter really enjoyed getting to choose the brain picture she wanted. Cut out your pictures and stick the top side to packing tap. This will protect your photo from bleeding when you apply glue to the picture. 
 

Step 2: add the pictures to your fragment. I think it is easier to position it on a paper towel and then dot the top of the picture with glue and then place the fragment on top. Let it set for 10 minutes (or so).

Step 3: Once the pictures are adhered to the fragment, spread glue over the back and stick to scrapbook paper. This will be your background for your necklace. Once this dries (which I usually let this do overnight), you will cut out the tile. I made a second one to back this and glued them together using E6000.

Step 4: Once your necklace has been glued to the back and everything has dried, you are ready to drill a hole and attach a silver ring. Add a gem for some bling and your necklace and you are set.

Annie has been so proud of her necklace. She knows what it means and has used it to help her think about her words and actions before they come out. 

Of course, when Max saw what mommy made for his sister, he wanted one as well. This is the beginning of his necklace. He enjoyed picking out his brain, and I think this one is turning out real cute as well. 

 They may be selling in a store near you soon :)

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