3 Positives: 2 cards finished — I like the second one better T’s feeling a little better than the day before cutting die arrived just in the nick of time
Our Journey Notes: T’s eye appointment didn’t go quite as hoped. No discussion about future procedures other than a return appointment to clip another stitch or two in the left eye as the needle flap lift (last week) didn’t stay open. Dr asked T to continue to do the massage technique and its likely that he’ll have to continue to do it for the long term to keep the pressure down in that eye until they get this flap to work correctly. He has another appointment next week to clip another stitch or two to see if that will help. (The big question is how many stitches did he put in? He’s already clipped 3 in this eye if not more)
I have to admit, this wasn’t my first vision of this project, but I think this one turned out pretty good. Using the Halloween Books and Square Birthday Candle Box files from Simply Crafty SVGs – this decor piece was easy to put together and finish in a matter or a few hours after cutting. I think the cutting took longer since I was having issues with a blade and a new mat. They didn’t like each other, but that story is for another time.
The firecrackers/candles were easy to do. I did start by modifying the file and resized the main file pieces by 50%. The front panel is a combination of rectangles created using the SCAL software. All but the star is inked. Following the directions for assembly in the file, these are very easy to put together. To adjust for the other two, lengthening the box file (no changes in the width) and bottom pieces is pretty easy. There’s about an additional inch added to the middle cracker and another 1/4 inch added to the tallest. You will have to adapt the upper flap as it is too long to fit. Add another score line where the new fold should be. You can certainly glue this together after inserting the wick which is a piece of jute wrapping.
The books are cut using the file as is. I created another spine piece for each of the books — using the shadow layer feature in SCAL. Easy to do, just make sure you use the blackout box and the shadow is 0.00 – so it’s exactly the same size. There are other ways to do it, but this is just easy as well. Choose the words and font/s you want to use and create them in the software — leaving a small space at each end of the panel. Using some small rectangles or flourishes, place those to finish the spine as desired. The book paper panels are scored using a scoreboard and bone folder every 1/8 inch and inked.
3 Positives: attending graduation ceremony for a grandson time in the studio – changes in the build are working sleep
Our Journey Notes: MRI is now on the calendar for early next month. Let’s hope we get a few answers and not more questions. Grateful I’ll be able to see the results shortly after they are read by the radiologist.
T has his post-op tomorrow. He’s hoping the dr will discuss next steps regarding the cataract in his good eye during his visit. Fingers crossed on that.
3 Positives: The tarp on the garden stayed in place last night. Chili and cornbread for dinner last night… comfort food on a cold day changed gears on a new holiday decor project and I think the outcome will be better
Our Journey Notes: Spent yesterday morning at the clinic. Came away with appointments for some additional testing all of that will be completed by the 10th of June. Waiting on a callback for the MRI appointment. Migraine yesterday — didn’t help keep things on track for the rest of the day. Neuro referral on hold for the time being.
T is anxious for his eye appointment on Friday. I think he’d rather it was today or tomorrow.
3 Positives: Family time Fun coloring page for the grands – a picture of all of them turned to a pencil sketch in Photoshop – even the teens enjoyed it. The youngest two remembering the birds from a couple of months ago: searching and finding it, asking for permission to see it.
3 Positives: a few more strawberries in the freezer for jam and smoothies a lovely but all too short visit with a grandson that is graduating from high school this coming week. We are thrilled for him! errands (all but 2) completed in good time
The challenge for the week was to create something with “texture.” There are so many ideas and my cupboards and drawers are full of some wonderful options.
For this tag, I chose to use some oldies but goodies from my stash – sadly, many things are no longer available.
The tag shape was created using two shapes from the SCAL 6 Library and joining them together with the Union command in SCAL 6. Some X’s were added for a little interest on the left side – and were cut not scored during the cutting process by the Skycut. Applied the border embossing folder to the top edge of the tag base. Ink the edges with the distress ink. Add the eyelet.
Cut and emboss the patterned paper piece with a folder, scruff up the edges a bit, ink the edges and glue to the base. Add ribbon and thread and secure in place.
Cut and crimp the strip, ink the edges and glue in place
Cut the backing piece for the frame, stamp and heat emboss the sentiment. Ink the piece leaving the center uninked. Secure in the frame and using brads, secure the frame to the tag base. If desired a backing can be added to the base to hide the brad prongs
Patterned paper – an old 6 x 6 pad (retired long ago) ivory cardstock Fiskar crimping tool border embossing folder – Anna Griffin (Poppy, retired) Embossing folder – Fun Stampers Journey (retired) heart shaped eyelet – Eyelets Etc. (retired) ribbons (stash) thread (stash) heat embossing powder -rose embossing ink – Versa Mark metal frame – Stampin’ Up! (retired) hugs stamp – Honey Bee Stamps (Pickup Lines) distress ink – Ranger (Old Paper)
Hoping your creative time has been productive this week. Thanks for stopping by.
Greatitudes 