have hope…

3 Positives:
fans are working
ideas are forming
BP looking a bit better

Our Journey Notes:
BP numbers are definitely looking better, but still on the high side in the am and at bedtime. Lunch time has the best overall numbers. Today’s to-do list is a fairly short one for a Friday — so that’s a good thing and I should be able to spend some time in the studio working on a birthday card design. I’d like to try to get it done today if possible and have it checked of next week’s list.

T’s left eye is still swollen – but they were able to get the flap loosened a bit and the pressure down a bit more. Change in his meds again, and I fear that this will be something that happens every week until he’s released from his post op appointments.

3 Spring Tags – Reveal Day 2

Day 2’s tag started out as white paper. I love the ombre look and while it really isn’t shabby chic, it was still fun to create. This is a pinterest inspired project. I know there’s a die that does something similar, however, this one is my design using elements from the SCAL software and the Impact font.

It was fun to play with the font — using several commands and then join to a frame created using a rectangle and an inset shadow layer and another command found in the software. Adding the heart border was quite easy and adds just enough detail that I really like how it makes the boxy framed word a little softer. All layers are inked, the top layer uses two colors blended softly and then the lower two layers are inked to add a little more interest around the edges.

A few gems were added for some added texture (you can’t really see it in the pic) and sparkle.

Ribbons are from my stash.

3 Spring Tags – it’s a reveal!

For the last 5 or so years, one of the Facebook groups I belong to has been celebrating the arrival of Spring with a Spring Tag Reveal. This year is no exception — in years past, we’ve done anywhere from 3 to 5 tags… this year, we’re doing 3.

It’s looking like Shabby Chic will be my theme for this season’s tags. I used a couple of digital collections in my stash and some inspiration from Pinterest. I did purchase a file for today’s tag from Etsy and resized 2 of the pieces to form my tag.

DAY1: Layered looks are always fun! Digital paper selections are from the Porch Swing Fat Quarter Collection from Nit Wit Collections provided the patterns for this layered tag. The edges of each layer is inked with Oatmeal Cookie from FSJ (retired) and some foam tape was used to pop the top layer of the tag up. Bearly Art glue was used to adhere the bottom two layers of this tag together. Cotton crochet thread was used for the hanger.


Looking forward to sharing the next two tags over the next two days. Hoping you’re carving out some creative time on a regular basis. Have some fun!

slow down…

3 Positives:
I haven’t thrown the printer out – yet!
Stack of ministering cards have been completed and are ready for mailing now
3 Spring Tags Reveal begins today

Our Journey notes:
T has an appointment this morning to lift the flap on the bleb. Let’s hope that goes well.
Blood pressure scare for me yesterday… much too high, but I think we discovered the reason why and hopefully, the next couple of days will give us a fuller picture. Good thing I have a dr appointment on Monday.

focus on the good stuff!

3 Positives:
Dehydrator filled with 5 trays of celery for future soup making
Half of the cookies baked last night – cookie decorating with the grands should be fun!
Tag # 3 completed – reworking Tags #1 & 2; they need a little more pizzazz!

Our Journey Notes:
Seems that the dosage for the thyroid med is still off a bit . Umm all the symptoms I previously talked over with the dr are back with a vengeance. There were just a couple of days without any of the symptoms since we changed the dosage. Sending a message via the app with hopes of hearing from him on Monday. I figure he’ll just adjust and drop my taking it down to 5 days instead of 7 until I see him on the 23rd. We’ll see what he says.