A Quiet Update

Hi sweet traveler,

I’ve been a little quiet lately… and I think that’s okay.

Between doctor visits, healing my wrist, caring for my pets, and slowly learning Japanese, life has gently asked me to rest more than create. It’s hard sometimes—I always want to bring you new art, sparkles, and smiles. But I’ve also learned that slowing down is part of the magic too.

So, today I’m simply showing up with my heart, and saying thank you. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for still being here, even when I’m not shining at full brightness.

To honor this soft pause, I created some gentle printable pages just for you—filled with stardust and comfort. Whether you need space to breathe, write, or reflect, I hope they bring you a bit of peace.

You can download them here:

https://chiisaitsukiko.com/#freebies

,Sending a moonbeam to your heart

,With love and stardust

Chiisai Tsukiko

aka Tiny Moonchild

☁️🌸☁️✨☁️🌙☁️✨☁️🌸☁️

The Magic of Little Victories: Finding Light in Small Moments

Hi sweet soul, it’s Chiisai — your tiny moonchild floating in with a soft story wrapped in pastel thoughts. Today’s post is for anyone who’s been feeling a little stuck, a little tender, or just… not quite like themselves.

If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t “doing enough” or like your progress is invisible… this is for you. Because lately, I’ve been learning something: Little victories are full of magic.

They’re not always loud. Sometimes, they’re whispers. But they matter.

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✨ Soft Wins from My Art Journey

There have been days I couldn’t draw without pain, when my wrist flared up and my thumb felt like it was full of tiny sparks. I felt afraid, unsure if I’d ever return to art the way I loved it. But slowly… gently… I began to find joy again in small ways:

I finished a sketch, even if it was just a tiny one.

I shared something online — even if my heart fluttered with nervousness.

I opened my sketchbook with no plans, just to doodle for fun.

I compared an old artwork with something new and whispered, “You’ve grown.”

These tiny moments gave me warmth when I needed it most.

☁️🌸☁️✨☁️🌙☁️✨☁️🌸☁️

🌸 Wins in Healing, Rest, and Self-Gentleness

Healing my wrist has been its own kind of story. There were stings, swelling, strange sensations… and so many emotions. But within the ups and downs, I found little moments that made me proud:

I kept going to therapy, even when I was tired.

I let myself nap instead of forcing productivity.

I gently moved my hand, did my stretches, and breathed through the discomfort.

I let my cats curl beside me and didn’t push the pain away — I felt it, then let it go.

There was a day when I didn’t feel pain at all…

And I cried.

Not because I was broken — but because I was healing.

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☁️ Why These Moments Matter So Much

In a world that moves so fast, it’s easy to feel like we’re not doing enough. But I’m learning to say:

“This is enough. I am enough.”

These little victories may look quiet from the outside, but inside, they are stardust. They are proof that I’m still growing. Still dreaming. Still becoming.

Even when it’s slow.

Even when it’s soft.

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🌙 A Gentle Hug for You

If you’ve been moving through hard days… I hope you know: You’re still blooming.

Taking care of yourself is not weakness — it’s strength wrapped in softness.

Your tiny wins, your quiet joys, your moments of rest… they’re beautiful.

They mean you’re still here.

Still full of light.

☁️🌸☁️✨☁️🌙☁️✨☁️🌸☁️

Sending you cozy hugs, soft stars, and moonlit dreams.

Take it slow. Take it easy. And celebrate every tiny, shimmering step.

,With all my stardust

Chiisai Tsukiko

aka Tiny Moonchild

Forever dreaming alongside you

  Drawing Through the Pain: My Journey with Wrist Tendonitis✨

A gentle reminder to rest, heal, and have hope

Hi moonbeam~ 🌙
Since late February, I’ve been quietly battling something that many artists fear: wrist tendonitis.
At first, I tried to ignore it — brushing off the stiffness, the soreness, the weird jumping sensation in my tendons. But eventually, it became impossible to hide:

Sharp stinging pain in my thumb and wrist.
Swelling and visible bruising.
My hand couldn’t hold a pen without hurting.
And I couldn’t do what I loved the most — draw.

This is a story about the emotional rollercoaster that came with that, and what it taught me about healing, patience, and being gentle with myself.

☁️🌸☁️✨☁️🌙☁️✨☁️🌸☁️

🌿 The Hardest Part Was... Not Drawing

I think a lot of us artists feel guilty when we’re not “making something.”
But what happens when your body literally won’t let you?

The pain in my hand grew worse with each small task — brushing my hair, picking things up, even scrolling my iPad.
My tendons were inflamed and exhausted. I was scared I’d never get better.
The worst part?

That desperate, itchy need to draw.
But every time I tried — even a little doodle — it made the pain worse.
I had to learn to rest not just my hand, but my heart.
To be okay with pausing.

To trust that healing takes time.

 

☁️🌸☁️✨☁️🌙☁️✨☁️🌸☁️

🩺 My Healing Journey (So Far)

After lots of appointments, tests, and therapy, here’s what’s helped me the most:

• Occupational Therapy:
  My therapists have shown me gentle exercises I now do at home every day. It’s helped restore flexibility and reduce pain little by little. I truly believe this is one of the biggest reasons I’m feeling better.

• Wearing a Splint:
  I wore a supportive wrist brace for 2 months full-time. Now I only wear it while I sleep to prevent stress while I rest. It made a huge difference in reducing strain.

• Supplements (based on personal experience):
  I’m not a health advisor — just sharing what helped me!

  • Collagen pills

  • Arnica (natural anti-inflammatory for muscles & bones)

  • CBD lotion for soothing relief (I found mine at Sprouts!)

• Pain Relief:

  • Icy Hot (strong but minty!)

  • CBD-based lotions (gentler smell, great for public days)

  • Occasional cold compresses for swelling

☁️🌸☁️✨☁️🌙☁️✨☁️🌸☁️

✨ How to Stay Creative Without Straining Yourself

Here’s what helped me stay connected to my art, without drawing:

• Watch art courses & YouTube tutorials
  Stay inspired and keep your creative eye trained! I used this time to binge Domestika videos and technique breakdowns.

• Keep a Pinterest mood board
  Gather colors, poses, styles, and ideas — even if your hand isn’t moving, your imagination still can.

• Write or voice note your ideas
  If you can’t sketch, write out your concept or story! Even recording little thoughts on your phone helps you stay engaged.

• Revisit your old art gently
  Look at what you’ve already made — admire it, reflect on it. Sometimes your past work reminds you of how far you’ve come and how much you’ll do once you’re healed.

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🌙 Gentle Advice for Fellow Artists with Hand Pain

• Don’t wait for pain to “go away” — seek help early

• Don’t push through it (I did, and I regret it!)

• Let go of guilt — you’re not being lazy. You’re healing.

• Listen to your body. A rested artist is a thriving artist.

• Draw with your eyes, heart, and mind when your hand can’t. That’s still growth.

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💖 Final Thoughts

I’m still in recovery, but I’ve come so far since February.
I can finally use my hand with less pain, more flexibility, and most importantly… more hope.
This journey reminded me that even when our body says “pause,” our art spirit keeps glowing quietly inside.

To anyone struggling with wrist pain, joint strain, or just chronic exhaustion:

You are still an artist.
Rest is not weakness.
And you will create again.

Take it slow. Be gentle. Healing is its own kind of masterpiece.
And you deserve to feel good while you make beautiful things. ✨

,With love, warmth, and a soft wrist wrap
Chiisai Tsukiko aka Tiny Moonchild 🌙🐾