This week, I did not get done as much as I would have hoped. I had plans to try and make Christmas tree ornaments but… then I got super sick and had 0 energy. Needless to say I am disappointed with final projects being due so soon. Stay tuned next week for my Christmas tree ornaments! This was the video I was planning on using this week. I still wanted to finish one of my goals which was paint my game pieces for my tic tac toe game. And I did!
I wanted to paint the game pieces to fit the vibe of my board, so I decided to paint the O’s all white with little beige speckles. Painting the pieces all white was actually quite difficult because they were so tiny. I had paint all over my hands! It took a while to get an even coat but in the end I think it looked pretty good. I also had to mix the paint, and that took a while to get what I felt was as close to the speckles on my board as possible. Then I speckled them on with the same technique I used last week. This was initially also difficult because I was holding the O’s as I was speckling them, but then I decided to place them on my paint pallet and that made it a lot easier. Who knew the smallest things were the most difficult to do?
I wanted to do something different for my moons, so I decided to do the opposite to the O’s and paint the base with the same colour as the speckles. As it was already mixed, I did not have to do this step again. Like the O’s, painting the base was actually quite difficult, but I started to get the hang of it. Then I painted the speckles with the same colour as the base of my O’s: white. This was easier this time around as I had some practice.
After painting, I sealed all of the pieces with Mod Podge, to make it 
shiny and more sturdy as they are pretty fragile. In the end, this probably took about an hour which I was surprised with. It was low energy which helped me complete it, and I think they turned out pretty cute! I want to give this to my mom for Christmas, because she actually was one of the people that gave me the idea to make the game. Hopefully she enjoys it!
Hi Makenna!
I understand what you mean about final projects, and it’s okay to have a lacklustre week. The painting of the X’s & O’s looks creative and crafty! Keep up the fantastic work; I can’t wait to see the Ornaments!
Hi Makenna!
I can relate to the 0 energy. My kids and I have been battling colds. I’m just trying to hold one for another week!
I hope your final projects go well! Take care!
Hi Makenna, I think it is so important that we recognize that it is okay to have off weeks! You’re doing a great job! I can’t wait to see your Christmas ornaments.
Hey Makenna!
The video you shared created the cutest ornaments ever, I may have to give it a go!
I understand feeling the stress & overwhelm at this point in the sem, you are doing a great job of finding ways to keep going!
Hey Makenna,
I am right there with you, it seems like the never ending sickness is making its way back around. It is okay to have those off weeks, and taking care of yourself is so important! I can’t wait to see your Christmas ornament next week, and your speckled “O’s” look great! Hope you’re feeling better!