My Journey Notes: I had my first SVT episode in a long time. Luckily, I was able to get it to stop without having to go to the ER for treatment. I haven’t had a breakthrough episode like that in several years and no idea what might have triggered it other than lack of sleep. And if that’s the case, I’ve got to figure out how to not have insomnia! 😉 The one good thing coming out of it, was that I was able to rest for a couple of hours once the heart rhythm had reset. Feeling fine this morning — so hopefully, we’ll be able to get things back on track today.
I’d wanted to use this file to create the Halloween version, but couldn’t get to it soon enough for this year’s display…
image credit Simply Crafty SVGs
so I decided to see if a Thanksgiving version would work. I think it does! I’m looking forward to putting it out next week!
I left the file at it’s original size, changed out the words for the spines of the books – using vinyl. It’s a fun box to make and pretty easy to assemble. The finished size is about 5″ x 4″ x 6″. A little big for the tiered tray, but will be a good companion piece all in all.
I created the feathers using a triangle from the SCAL library and then colored them using markers. I doubled them up for a clean finish front and back. I added some stitching details and inked the edges before gluing them to the turkey body. These are tucked into the body piece before gluing the sides together, but could be glued to the back panel instead if desired.
For the top of the box I added a maple leaf (also found in the SCAL library), colored it with ink and then roughed up the edges a bit before gluing it in place. The lid to the box is held in place with a hook and loop dot.
If I were to do another one, I think I would change up the book cover colors a bit and add a couple of leaves draping them over the edges of the books as well as add a few more details on the spines about the books with some different wording. Lots of options and I do think I see a snowman in a future iteration of the this file.
On a side note: Sandy is closing her web store sometime next year. She has set up an etsy store and is moving a few things over to Creative Fabrica as well. So we won’t be losing access to her creative files and work. You’ll also want to follow her on YouTube for assembly videos.
Wishing you a creative day! Have fun and keep nurturing your soul….
3 Positives: checked off a few “extras” on the to-do list for the week got a start on a new 12 part project enjoyed watching a movie with T again last evening
My Journey Notes: Early morning message from the doctor yesterday as hoped for. He liked the TSH numbers a lot and thinks they should stay pretty stable. No change in medication or dosage for the time being. I’m definitely good with that! We’ll do another blood draw at the end of the year or right after the first of the new year.
Again… The daily lists are working well for now. I checked off all but two things on yesterday’s list. I’ve moved one thing to Friday’s list and one to Saturday’s – just for convenience sake since we’ll be out and about doing some other things those days in those areas of town.
3 Positives: 6 of 12 mini projects in the sketchbook blood draw done and results are in take out from Bella’s for dinner – YUM and under $50
My Journey Notes: Blood draw results for TSH were much better than the last several months. I think we’re pretty close to the target numbers the doctor wants to see. Fingers crossed. Still having an issue with getting one of my prescriptions refilled, so we’ll see how that rolls out later this morning. I’m thinking we may need to change pharmacies again as the open hours have shrunk significantly in the last couple of months and they aren’t open on the weekends now either. And it’s difficult to get there while they’re open and at least one of my meds doesn’t qualify for home delivery at last check.
Insomnia cycle is back in play. Memory is holding it’s own, though I’m grateful for my helpers who support me and keep me moving forward and supply answers when needed.
As luck would have it, a few of our older decorations for the month of November need to go — they’re bent, torn and some are beyond repair. That being said, it just means it’s time to get started on some new pieces to replace the ones that are no longer usable.
Welcome to our newest additions:
I thought if might be fun to use the Easter Egg Gift Box as the base again for another pair of owls. Yep, similar to the Halloween themed owls found here. The Pilgrim Hat file is also from Simply Crafty SVGs and was resized to 47% of the original size. I had a metal buckle in my stash to use and her cap is simply a rectangle with a little shaping. I used a Spellbinder’s embossing folder (retired) for the panels and wings and then brushed ink over the top for a little more depth. A FUN NOTE: Our Miss Pilgrim was cut from white paper and then inked to add color. Eyes and beak are colored with markers.
Right now this pair is sitting on a shelf waiting to take their turn on the mantel or in the tiered tray as soon as October’s decor is put away in a few days. We’ll see where they end up.
Hope you’re finding some time to create in your space. Take care and we’ll connect again soon.
3 Positives: paperwork ready to mail in homemade vegetable beef soup was a hit – no leftovers in the crockpot browsed for some ideas for November birthday cards
3 Positives: 20 cards completed (ministering cards for November) 3rd paper project completed, pictures taken time outside
My Journey Notes: missed last nights meds… oops! Need to make sure I take them this evening for sure. Didn’t keep to the “list” yesterday – kind of went somewhere else and never got back to it. Will definitely need to stay on task today to get things done. Hoping things go smoothly.
After several attempts yesterday to find a short video in my files (on the cloud), I turned to a backup document and found a link and it worked! So grateful for that and now I know I have another way to find a few missing files and images. YAY!
Greatitudes 