Today I had a tooth pulled. Just imagine - it has been in my mouth for over 50 years and today someone pulled it out in less than a minute. Yes, it was in the very back corner of my mouth, cracked and infected and beyond hope, but I actually felt sad to lose it forever. I haven't lost a tooth since I had my wisdom teeth removed at 19.
On the way home, numb with novocaine, I treated myself to a tiny bit of retail therapy.
A small pad of scrapbook paper (this photo doesn't do justice to the colors)
and a little canister of half-size colored pencils,
and a little canister of half-size colored pencils,
plucked from the stationery department of a discount store. Cost? Less than five dollars!
I sat down and decided to use the limited color pallette of the paper pad,
designed a little cut paper whimsy, and did the cutting while
watching tv after dinner.
The result - an impromptu spring design, and I'm feeling no pain.
Creativity is a wonderful distraction!
watching tv after dinner.
The result - an impromptu spring design, and I'm feeling no pain.
Creativity is a wonderful distraction!
Yes, creativity is a wonderful distraction :). Hope your gap heals up nicely.
ReplyDeleteStay inspired!
Michelle
Well Judy, your poor mouth has had quite a spell of upset! I do hope things are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteYour lovely paper cutting is full of the softness of spring. I will come back and look at it again this afternoon when it starts snowing...
xo
Just like going to the dime store! Remember that?
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better. Modern dentistry is such a miracle:):):)
Glad you're distracting yourself with creativity. Love your cut paper design!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel lots better soon.
you went for the best cure of all, shopping and creative adventure. smart girl. hope your feeling better. try ice cream.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your good wishes! I'm happy to say there is no pain and I'm healing quickly!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling much better dear Judy. Nothing like a little crafting to get your mind off things, and certainly loving your Spring design.:o)
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring to you! Continue to enjoy a lovely week.
Smiles♥
Beverly
Hi Judy. Sounds like you found the best possible cure for any post-pull pain! I know what you mean about grieving the loss of a tooth that you've spent so much time with...still regret letting my dentist talk me into having a tooth pulled instead of getting a crown fitted. Your papercut is gorgeous...c'mon Spring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cut paperwork Judy. I hope your tooth problems are over now so you can concentrate on being creative without it just being a distraction for pain!!! x
ReplyDelete