Invisalign Photo Update

Hi!  So I've just started week 7 of my Invisalign treatment, which is my 4th set of trays.  I was curious how different my teeth really are, and I thought some of you might be curious, too.  Here's a photo update.  I tried to point out things I have noticed, as well as what I know is happening based on conversations with my dentist. 

I know that these differences are subtle, but I can definitely see and feel the changes.  This week, I seriously feel pressure on my bottom teeth that are supposed to be rotating. 

These suckers hurt like heck the first few days when I have to take the trays in and out.  It really feels like my teeth are being ripped out of my mouth.  The good news about this is that it's only for about 5 seconds.  So I KNOW that this is better than having braces as a kid in the 90's (which I never did).  At least according to Andy.  He tells me sick stories about getting his braces cranked tighter and tighter, and it sounds miserable.  I think one difference is that you would get your braces cranked about every 6 weeks (is that right?) and I change my Invisalign trays every 2 weeks, so they aren't changing as much each time as getting braces tightened.  Does that make sense?  Of course, I'm no dentist, so that theory may not fly. 

So as much as it hurts to take them out and chew the first few days, I really don't notice much pain when they are in my mouth doin' their thang.  Some soreness, sure.  But I kinda like that because it reminds me that yes they are moving!  Halleluia amen. 

Real smile update!

Can anyone else see the difference in my front teeth?  See how invisible the attachments are?  You can really only see the side ones, but I have them all across my front teeth!  Two on each of the front teeth!  Pretty cool I'd say.  And no, my "before" teeth aren't really that yellow, it's just a yellowy tinted picture.  Although I WILL get a free whitening treatment when I'm all done, so that is another bonus! 

If you're new here, you can check out my Archives page to see my other Invisalign posts.

Anyone out there thinking about getting Invisalign?  Have it now?  Let me know if you have questions!

 

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Hello from Baby and Pep Pep

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Design Inspiration

Last weekend, I snagged this maxi dress from JC Penny. 

When I saw it on the rack, it was love at first sight, I became obsessed, they had my size, and it fit.  This was clearly a halleluia moment!  What more could a girl ask for? 

The $35 price tag also couldn't be beat. 

Love it, too?  You can find it here.

I'm feeling inspired by the color combination, and am thinking about designing my first fabric collection using some of those oranges, corals, and hot pinks.  I love the bold navy blue, too.  I've been dying to create my own paisley print, so maybe this can be my starting point!

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Pom Poms

Hi my friends!  I want to share my newest fabric with you!  This week's Spoonflower contest theme is pomegranates.  I started with a few options for my design.  Here are the parts I started with:  a tree, a pomegranate cut in half, and some seeds.

I was a little creeped out by the seeds and cut pomegranate (I really don't like certain textures/ multiple small identical things), so I went with just the trees for my final design, Pomegranate Orchard. 

I really like how it turned out!  I had a test swatch printed, and the yellow background printed a little more greenish than it looked on screen, and I like it even better that way. 

Do you remember how Crayola had multiple crayons for the same color combinations?  Like they would have "green blue" and "blue green" and "green yellow" and "yellow green?" I think I was fascinated with that as a kid.  Is the "green yellow" a yellow tinted green or a green tinted yellow?  How is "red violet" different from "violet red?"  I want the first word to be the adjective, and for it to be called "greenish yellow," but I don't think that's always the case...  Hmmm...

*Spends no less than 10 minutes googling Crayola colors*

Wow, okay, get it together Emma.

Want to vote for all your favorite pomegranate fabric?  Just click here!  It may or may not be mine, and I'm okay with that!



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Last Class

Hi friends!

I finished my Illustrator Class!  Whoooo!

Our last few lessons have dealt with all the color options with gradients, shading, blending, and 3D objects.  It's been challenging to say the least. 

I was debating whether or not to show you my last assignment, because not everyone gets my humor. But aw heck here it is anyways.  We learned step by step how to create a pool ball, so I can't take credit for that part.  But then we were asked to make the others and create a book cover.  I just couldn't be serious about a book about billiards, so here's my "novel". 

Yes, please laugh. 

I hope you are all enjoying the holiday week! 

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An Animation!

How fun was this assignment?

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July Fourth Printable

Happy (almost) Fourth of July everyone!  I hope you'll be able to celebrate with friends and family, have a cookout, and catch some fireworks.  In honor of our independence, I designed a Happy Fourth 5x7 print, and I'd be happy to share with anyone who is interested.  You can send an email to bojudesigns (at) gmail (dot) com and I'll send you a high quality version, ready for printing! Just let me know which colors you prefer.

(If you share this or put it on your blog, please link back to this post.  For personal use only.)

Thanks and Happy Fourth!

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