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Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (usually about 6 months behind), plus any cards as required. I have a new found love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus recently Faith/Art Journaling too. I've challenged myself to make an art journal page a day for this my 60th year. Previously I've also dabbled in ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like walking/Geocaching and sometimes do a bit of Bouncing on my Rebounder (mini trampoline). I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Vineyard Church.

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

WOYWW #716 - Fallout

Thank you to everyone for my Birthday Wishes, so sorry I didn't make it to any desks last week. 

I forgot to mention last week started with the sad news that a friend had died suddenly. 

She was only a year older than me, but I sort of put it on hold until after my birthday and second reading session then it hit me! 

Been quite tearful since then and now I'm so tired I'm not going dancing (writing this Tuesday evening instead). I made this sympathy card for the family.

I got the little "Joyful Journal" book for my birthday and am enjoying filling it in, it's very therapeutic.

One of my Bible Journaling Groups had an online retreat this week but I just couldn't coordinate myself to attend. 

I managed to download the printables and printed a selection yesterday, along with the sketches for the Lent Water Colour Bible Journaling - Journey to Jesus.

I used some items on my scripture card this week, the hearts and tags. #scripture52 

And I finished off my Journal pages on the 4 types of love in the Bible.

Agape - God's Selfless Love for us

Eros - Romantic love

Philia - Brotherly Love

Storge (STORjay) - Family Love

Loving my white POSCA pen I got for Christmas, first type of white pen to work consistently for me in ages.

I guess that is me this week. Amazed I had the energy to even type this today.


Happy WOYWW Everyone.



Got this pebble to decorate in church a couple of weeks ago and it just spoke HEART to me.

9 comments:

Neet said...

So sorry to hear about your friend. It is strange how this can affect you and it can take a long time to come to terms with them not being around. Don't ask how I know! Be kind to yourself and when the time is right you will return to all the events that happen normally in your life. Be kind to yourself.
Hugs, Neet 1 xx

Lunch Lady Jan said...

That’s such a shock about your friend, grief affects everyone differently so you just have to do what gets you through. The heart on the stone seems very apt, it’s a lovely pattern and the Posca pen has done its thing really well.
I hope you read ‘purest green’ in Lord Percy’s voice, I did when I wrote it!!
Hugs LLJ 3 xx

Diana Taylor said...

I'm so sorry about your friend, it must have been a terrible shock. I can only echo what Jan and Neet have said about being kind to yourself and taking things gently. The pebble is beautiful and the heart really suits it. Posca pens are great aren't they, I haven't found anything to better them yet, although I'm always on the look out!
Sending hugs,
Diana xx #14

Christine said...

Love your stone heart, just perfect after losing your friend. TAke time to grieve and ignore what others say . . . grief can be a very long job.
Have a peaceful week
Christine #15

My name is Cindy said...

Aw B-J so sorry to hear about your friend, knocks you for six doesn't it? My best friend - I'd known her since school - died just before she was 60 and that hit me very hard. I'd thought we'd be outrageous pensioners together. Grief is also love, and a testament to your friendship but I hope you find some comfort soon. I was glad to hear you liked your birthday card. Have a good week, love n hugs Cindy xx

Crafting With Jack said...

I am so sorry about your friend. Grief can come out unexpectedly at times. Take it easy this week and look after yourself. X Angela #18

Helen said...

I am so sorry about your friend, young too. always hard when it's sudden and a shock. Take care and hope you take comfort in your journal. thanks for stopping by. Helen #2

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Hi BJ I'm back. Sorry to hear about your friend and sure the family will appreciate your thoughts. I smiled at your comment about the white pen, that one is good and I know because I must have a massive collection of others that were useless. Wishing you a lovely woyww creative week. Hugs, Angela x9x

Tracy said...

My heart goes out to you BJ ,I'm so sorry to read about your friends sudden passing, be gentle with yourself take the time you need. Your card and pebble are perfect,your love for your friend shining through. Sending you much love, light and hugging you close Tracy #21 xxxxxx