Wednesday, 18 February 2026

WOYWW 872

 I hope you are all well and Neet especially is recovering.  I have seen you lurking on FB so hope you'll be back on the link up soon.  Head to Sarah's to join in 

I pulled out some Distress Oxide sprays for a change, and some Distress stains for some splatter. 

I used some of the older Dina collage tissue pieces 







and the new stencil from a few weeks ago, that I've not used before -  liking it a lot! 

didn't get time to finish the page - was looking for a script stamp to add to the page and got distracted by


sorting out my Paperartsy mini stamps - previously muddled in 3 smaller boxes with some other loose stamps. 

they look much better now, and are in order by designer and numerical.  

because it's a bigger box it only just fits in the space they used to occupy! 

Saturday saw a return visit to the Orchids at Kew, having booked time slot for each of the Saturdays it is running.  A beautifully sunny, crisp winter day made for much better photos!
















the Hive looked amazing with such blue skies. 

Thanks for dropping by, I'll be round soon.  
Happy WOYWW 





12 comments:

BJ said...

Super page and great organisation, but the orchids defo steal the show. Hugs Bj#3

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Lovely journal pages, that stencil is gorgeous! I’m impressed with your sorting, that looks so much better and you’ll be able to find things easier. Gorgeous orchids, they almost don’t look real!
Hugs LLJ 2 xx

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

That's a lot of little stamps but I do like them but don't have as many as that. It's always the sentiment that does me I was wondering whether to do it the other way round and pull out a collection of sentiment stamps and use them as a prompt. I spent ages this week looking for a stamp to match a journal page. Happy woyww, Angela x9x

Annie said...

Well done you with your sorting and organising your stamps..
I like a place for everything so you know exactly where it is when you need it.
Hugs,
Annie x #6

Lynnecrafts said...

A gorgeous page and sensational photos of the orchids, Helen. I’ve shared your blog with my friend Ben who grows them.
I especially love the animals in the orchid display at Kew.
Happy WOYWW
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 10 xx

Julia Dunnit said...

Yep, that new stencil is really nice, can see that in a lot of applications. The box full of Minis made me laugh, if the box outgrows the allocated space then you’re going to run out of floor! One thing I do utterly understand about visiting the orchids…at this time of year, their colour is a real tonic isn’t it.

Mary Anne said...

Love the journal page and that stencil, but nothing makes me happier than a bit of organization LOL!
Happy pre-Skating Comp WOYWW!
Mary Anne (7)

My name is Cindy said...

I often find when you sort things out ‘sensibly’ they end up taking more space. Still looks like you squeezed them all in! Lovely Kew photos and the hive does looking amazing against that sky! Love n hugs, Cindyxx

Twiglet said...

The orchid pics are stunning. What a fab display. Well done. On your sort out. x x Jo 🌈

Crafting With Jack said...

Beautiful orchids and the crocuses and daffodils are beautiful too. I have never seen red pussy willow. Great journal page and well done for sorting out your stamps. I am trying to decide whether to take 3 folders of stamps or just pick out some, but how to choose? Hugs Angela #12

Lindart said...

So much fun experimenting in your journal! The orchids are gorgeous! Good job with your sorting! Have a wonderful week!❤️ Lindart#13

Sarah Brennan said...

Looks really well organised Helen - and must be easier to find what you want. Loving the start of your journal page. Stay safe and happy belated WOYWW. Sarah