Day: March 20, 2026

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.