Random Vintage Finds: January 2012

Friday, January 20, 2012

October Afternoon CHA releases

Did you guys see the first 2 releases from OA?

They are Adorable!

The third one is going to be shown on Wednesday! I can't wait.

(actually I have seen it, it is super cute!)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Gnome Love

I got my new stamps and dies from Stampin' up last week, and I finally made some time to play with them. I made this wedding card for my cousin who just got married on Sunday (after a 10 year courtship). The had the wedding in a quant church in St. Paul and then we all went over to The Happy Gnome for the reception (hence the gnome card).

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Cuttlebug Spot is back...after a short Holiday

Winterseason has begun, snow nice!

Use texture like felt, buttons, string, ribbon etc and create a Winterscenery.

So you guys know I collect Shiny Brite ornaments....

I also save the boxes after I put the ornaments where they need to go.

I LOVE those smaller 6" X 4" boxes.

I have started creating little "scenes" in them that can hang.

Recipe:

Solid Paper: Blue- Archivers

Pattern Paper: Snowflakes-Papertry Ink

Ink: blue-Distress Ink TH, White- Papertry Ink

Die Cuts: A Muse Studio

Stamps: Swirls-Heartfelt Creations

Other: Gems, Stickles, mini clips, vintage mini tinsel and felt

We'd love for you to play along at The Cuttlebug Spot.

Fibromyalgia Fact Sheet: Yes, I have it!

Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 10 million Americans. While it occurs most often in women, it strikes men and children, and all ethnic backgrounds. For those with severe symptoms, fibromyalgia (FM) can be extremely debilitating and interfere with basic daily activities.

Diagnosis:

The FM diagnostic criteria, established by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in 1990, includes a history of widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body for a minimum duration of three months, and pain in at least 11 of the 18 designated tender points when a specified amount of pressure is applied.
Since people with FM tend to look healthy and conventional tests are typically normal, a physician knowledgeable about the disorder is necessary to make a diagnosis.
Physicians should rule out other causes of the symptoms before making a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

Symptoms:

Although chronic, widespread body pain is the primary symptom of fibromyalgia, a variety of other symptoms are common in FM patients. Symptoms include: moderate to severe fatigue, sleep disorders, problems with cognitive functioning, IBS, headaches and migraines, anxiety and depression, and environmental sensitivities.
Research has documented neuroendocrine physiological abnormalities that may contribute to the symptoms.

Causes:

Recent research has suggested a genetic component. The disorder is often seen in families, among siblings or mothers and their children.
Fibromyalgia often occurs following a physical trauma, such as an acute illness or injury, which may act as a “trigger” in the development of the disorder.
Increasing attention is being devoted to the central nervous system as the underlying mechanism of FM. Recent studies have suggested that FM patients have generalized disturbance in pain processing and an amplified response to stimuli that would not ordinarily be painful in healthy individuals.

Treatment:

Since there is no known cure for FM, treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and improving function.
A variety of prescription medications are often used to reduce pain levels and improve sleep. On June 21, 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lyrica (pregabalin) as the first drug to treat fibromyalgia. Cymbalta (duloxetine HCl) was approved in June 2008; and Savella (milnacipran HCl) was approved in January 2009.
Alternative therapies, such as massage, myofasical release, acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal supplements and yoga, can be effective tools in managing FM symptoms.
Increasing rest, pacing activities, reducing stress, practicing relaxation and improving nutrition can help minimize symptoms and improve quality of life.