...A Thousand Words: Tri-Fold Card

Hi Everyone!! It has been a day today!! I worked from home, but this morning I had two appointments .. one with the Physiotherapist and one with the Dietitian. I went in.. they did my weighing. I'm down to 217 and I have not lost any muscle this month.. which is a great thing. But, then they started talking about my obsession with the scale.. with hubby too. I know I have a problem, so we talked about it. I fought the tears as long as I could LOL but then they came. I hate that I get all emotional!! So, they are going to send me to the Psychologist so we can see if we can come up with some things to help me work through this. I know I'm obsessed and I also know that if I were to gain anything that I would mortified. I'm hung up on the .. you have a year and a half to lose the weight that they tell you about. I know that I've done well... Down from 295 top weight, but I still feel like I'm not doing well enough. I see that I'm 6 months in and others have lost more. I tell myself that I'm doing well... I'm lifting so I'm not losing muscle... I'm just losing fat and they show me that every time I go in, but those numbers are killing me! So... we will see how that appointment goes. I certainly don't want something to hit me in the end and I get all down and go back to bad habits. So... better to jump on it now! I've worked too hard to get to where I am.. I feel better.. I look better.. I'm healthier. Why is that not enough for me? I have no idea. And why do I keep comparing myself to others! I can't seem to stop. Ughhh!! A struggle every day... I can do this too! And my hubby is the best!! He is the best support!! I love him dearly for being there.. being honest and helping through everything. And you know what... Jesus answering my prayers for help with this. Jesus loves me this I know!

Okay.. enough of my dribble :D Here is my card for today:

This image and the sentiments are From The Heart. I had so much fun creating this with the sentiments and the image both!! I colored the image with my Copic Markers and did a bit of layering. I added some stitching to all of the folds. On the front with the "Happy Thanksgiving" sentiment I added some dew drops. I also inked all the edges.. of the sentiments, the card base and the patterned paper. On the middle sentiment I added some sequins. Then, on the back panel I have the image which was cut around by a My Favorite Stamps die. I did a bit of inking around the image by masking it with another printed image. I added some twine and the leaf charm and a few gems. The leaf gem was colored with some alcohol inks. The card base and top papers were all cut using the Silhouette Cameo. I hope you like it!!

Copic Colors Used:

Horn: E33, E35, E37
Eggplant: V15, V17, BV08
Grapes: G20, G43
Wheat: E41, E43
Apples: R22, R24, R29
Pumpkins: YR02, YR04, YR09
Corn: Y11, Y19; YG11, YG13, YG17

Challenges:

Challenge #56: Anything Goes @ Inspiration Destination.
PCCCS #167: Color (Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Wild Wasabi) @ Paper Craft Crew Challenges.
October: Colour Of Autumn (2/3) @ Stamping Sensations.
WIW 02115: Photo Inspiration @ The House That Stamps Built {Repeat Impressions}.
Challenge #206: Anything Goes (4/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
Challenge #6: Anything Goes @ A Bit More Time To Craft.
Challenge #396: Anything Goes @ Cute Card Thursday.
Challenge #197: Fall-ing For You! @ DRS Designs Rubber Stamps.
Challenge #52: Thanksgiving (1/4) @ Scrapping4Fun Challenges*
October Photo Challenge @ Catch The Bug Challenge Blog.
HIMCR #222: Any Holiday (Thanksgiving) (1/3) @ Hiding In My Craft Room.
October: Anything Goes Link Up @ Just Keep On Creating*
October Showcase #3: Anything Goes @ 2 Creative Chicks.
Challenge #147: Anything Goes w/Twist of Subway Art (2/3) @ 613 Avenue Create.
Use Orange (1/2) @ Come and Get It Challenges.
October: Anything Goes w/Patterned Paper @ Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge.
October: Stamp Of The Month @ Delightful Inspiration {From The Heart}.
Challenge #160: Fall / Autumn (1/3) @ Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog.
October Challenge #30: Anything Goes @ Silhouette Challenges.
Challenge #285: Anything Goes (1/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenges.
Sketch and/or Twist/Add A Sentiment To The Front @ Delightful Inspiration {From The Heart}*
October Challenge #25: Anything Goes @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
October Challenge #31: Resiliency @ Path of Positivity Challenge*

Resiliency -- From my story above... Resiliency means sticking to it.. not giving up. I am on this journey with my body and obstacles will get in my way, but prayer and the support of others will help me through. As well as my resiliency.. to never give up, never give in. I can do this! Resiliency is also my sister... going through Chemo for Breast Cancer. Struggling through and never giving up no matter what. She is amazing.