Wednesday, 4 March 2026

WOYWW #874 - Hand Update

Wide angle of the desk today as not much on it to see specifically.

Not much scrapping done in the past 3 weeks as the latest is still up on my wall hanger.

It is now 3 months since my left hand operation. It's still a bit sore and I can't put my weight on it yet or press down glued items but it's almost sorted. Here's my right for comparison. 

(Right was done in Sept 2021).

Also the fridge white board marking off the massage days etc - have rubbed that off now - yippee - although I will still massage when I put hand cream on. 

Saturday was our 28th "Orchid" Wedding Anniversary so we went to RHS Wisley to see the orchids.

It was pretty cold out but the glass house was a great refuge after our glasses de-steamed! The lego heart was a good photo opportunity.

Bought an orchid too.

I replicated a couple more watercolours for my little book and added the hearts page too.

I also had a "play" in my concertina journal which I'd made for the BB Bash a few weeks ago. On the back side I had just stuck various odd diecuts and bits and bobs and added spare paint after I had done other things. I started on the right hand side  and worked to the left - no idea why.

I started with a little house page and after I fussy cut my blob flowers I did a page with those.


I then set up a page in my writing journal with various bits and bobs so I can get back to scripture writing.


I painted the waste from the fussy cutting flowers, also trying out my new Payne's Grey watercolour paint.


So that's me for this week.


Happy WOYWW Everyone

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10 comments:

  1. Lunch Lady Jan4 March 2026 at 09:11

    I’m glad your hand has healed so well, it certainly hadn’t stopped your flow! I do enjoy seeing your watercolours, it’s good just to doodle without a purpose sometimes. I use Paynes Grey an awful lot in my art too.
    Hugs LLJ 5 xx

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  2. Crafting With Jack4 March 2026 at 16:49

    I am very glad your hand has healed so well. Your little houses are so cute. Your Scripture book is exactly the inspiration I need for my next book. I was thinking of using watercolour to add some colour to the pages, but was worried about the paper buckling. Your stencil work is a much better idea. Happy WOYWW. Angela #7

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  3. Lynnecrafts4 March 2026 at 17:39

    Hi BJ, no, soft pastels, sometimes known as chalk pastels are opaque, unlike watercolour. I have some by Faber Cantrell which are rather hard, and some SAA branded ones which I won as a prize. The best are softer and are by Unison or Sennelier.
    I hope that helps, Lynnecrafts xx

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  4. Helen4 March 2026 at 18:43

    Good to hear your hand has healed so well. as Jan says it didn't stop your arting! the photo of you both with the heart at Wisley was perfect for your anniversary! Happy WOYWW Helen #1

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  5. Felix the Crafty Cat4 March 2026 at 19:51

    Hi BJ sorry I'm late it's been nice here today so we've been out gardening for most of the day. Pleased your wrist is healing well at least it's not stopped you making some new journal pages. Glad you had a nice day out and thanks for the visit to mine too.Sending happy woyww hugs Angela x9x

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  6. Annie4 March 2026 at 20:15

    I’m so glad your wrist is healed well enough for you to enjoy your crafting. You’ve been busy this week and what lovely results too.
    Hugs,
    Annie x #8

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  7. Sarah Brennan5 March 2026 at 13:42

    SO glad the hand is healing so well BJ. Happy belated anniversary. Some lovely journal pages of all sizes as well. Making quick visits while at Mum's today. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah

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  8. Susan Renshaw7 March 2026 at 01:57

    Lots to see on your page today! Pleased your hand is much improved!
    Happy WOYWW! Susan #6

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  9. My name is Cindy8 March 2026 at 12:07

    Sorry I'm so late - like my card!! Glad you like it. Hand is looking good, soon be 100% I'm sure. You saying you started your page from the right has really set me thinking - I'm pretty sure I always work left to right. Wonder what that says about me (apart from I'm very Right hand dominated). See ya Wednesday!! Cindyxx

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  10. Mary Anne10 March 2026 at 09:20

    Oooh, Payne's Grey watercolour! Yum Yum. Happy Anniversary and how cool to is it to a trip to see the orchids! Glad your hand has healed mostly and your journal pages are always a joy to behold! Happy (SO LATE, but determined) WOYWW!
    Mary Anne (11)

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