Hello to November. And a new gallery. One of our favorite days of the month. This month, we just have one question for you.
Get ready? you might want to grab a snack. Or you will want to shortly after you start reading. Enjoy!
I'M VEGAN!
BY EWA WESOŁOWSKA
A Note from Ewa
I've been vegan for few year and it's amazing. I'm feeling great, I don't hurt anybody and I'm full of energy.
November Fun Fact
We're having an amazing Indian summer in Poland now and I love it!!
SHABBAT IN BARNWELL, S.C.
BY ALIZA DEUTSCH
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (Bazzill Basics Paper) + patterned paper (Kaisercraft) + buttons (unknown) + thickers (American Crafts) + labels (Kaitlin Sheaffer) + stickers (Evalicious) + fonts (Mathlete)
A Note from Aliza
Traveling while keeping kosher and observing the Sabbath requires a little bit of extra planning. So, it was exciting and a little exotic for us to spend a Sabbath in a state park in North Carolina, rather than in a city with food and a synagogue close by. I had wanted to record this aspect of our summer road trip for a while (well, since the summer), but kept pushing it off. I love when the gallery theme pushes me to get stories told.
November Fun Fact
My baby just sent in his college applications!
THE BEST PEOPLE
BY LISA BORBÉLY
8.5 x 11 | materials flair (Studio Calico) + wood veneer (Studio Calico) + labels (Studio Calico)
A Note from Lisa
I could do a whole album with food related layouts. That´s what you get when you live with a professional chef!
November Fun Fact
I met my fiancé almost 3 years ago, but I always say I met him 20 kilos ago!
FIRST HARVEST
BY JENNY LARSON
A Note from Jenny
Ever since we bought our house, I’ve been a gardener of flowers. This year I really became a gardener of vegetables. I wanted to document my success, so I created this page about the greatest bounty I harvested and the ones that were weaker.
November Fun Fact
I planted watermelon last summer, but the biggest one grew to 2 inches—a little too small to harvest!
HOME COOKING
BY TRACIE CLAIBORNE
8.5 x 11 | materials cardstock (Bazzill) + patterned paper (Echo Park) + die cuts (October Afternoon, Crate Paper) + wood veneer (Studio Calico) + fonts (Grand Hotel, Segoe)
A Note from Tracie
This layout is one I've had every intention of making for a long while. It's a tribute to my Mom and her cooking. I used the floral because it seemed homey and the die cuts from October Afternoon just happened to have the very same blue. Score! This is kind of an "all about me" page even though it's about my Mom so I'll put it in my about me album.
November Fun Fact
I am my absolute happiest October through December. I love autumn and the holiday season and every day I wear a big grin for no reason at all other than the little happies in my life like pumpkins, candles burning, hot cider, colorful leaves whirling in the wind as I drive and the anticipation of Christmas. There are so many wonderful reasons to live!
SUMMER MEALS
BY AMY SORENSEN
A Note from Amy
I know this is probably strange, but I always have to remind myself to scrapbook the photos I take on my phone. There are so many good images that tell a certain type of story—everyday kinds of memories, little moments, unusual places—on my phone, but forget to use them! So this layout was a conscious effort to look through my phone for stories. I might never have documented these sweet (yet common) moments otherwise.
November Fun Fact
This November marks my grandparents' 80th wedding anniversary.I wish they were still here!
FOODTRUCKIN’
BY DEE ROSE
12 x 12 | materials cardstock (American Crafts) + patterned paper (Studio Calico, I Lowe Scrap) + wood veneer camera (Studio Calico) + thickers (Twine+Ink) + stamps (Studio Calico) + ink (Studio Calico) + pen (Sharpie)
A Note from Dee
I love how this layout came together pretty quickly with all the little picture squares I printed with my Canon Selphy. I knew I wanted a bold black and white background but I also wanted to add a lot of color since the pictures contain a lot of color as well.. Most of the embellishments are stamped and I love the convenience of this, because you can stamp it just in the color you need.
November Fun Fact
Oh how I love fall! In this time of year I enjoy the fact that it gets dark pretty early and make our home all cozy by lighting the candles. In this time of year I especially love comfort foods such as risotto, chili and stews. And not to forget: lots of speculoos!!
ON THE MENU
BY MARNIE FLORES
A Note from Marnie
On Friday's post, Amy was talking about forgetting to scrapbook the photos on her phone. I have the same trouble.But when it was time for food photos, that is the place to go. I actually didn't get these photos from my phone, though, but from my sons. He is an awesome chef and takes pictures of his masterpieces. Which was perfect for me. (Twice. The first time I got to eat it. The second I got to scrapbook it!)
November Fun Fact
And birthday season begins! My mom, brother, sister, babydoll, uncle, two besties, and me! Bring on the cake!
BABY FOODIE
BY MARNIE FLORES
A Note from Marnie
I know that these photos are not really in season, but I couldn't resist. That middle photo is pure Lavender. I am thinking that similar journaling needs to make an appearance on a layout for each of the other two kids, too!
November Fun Fact
This month we are taking family photos. Outfits curated. Hair appointment booked. And photographer scheduled. Now, just need to find a day without wind and rain!
KEY LIME YUMMY PIE
BY MARNIE FLORES
12 x 12 | materials journaling cards (Heidi Swapp, Elizabeth Kartchner) + fonts (CK Fresh Regular, Hello Beautiful, CK Journaling)
A Note from Marnie
This little beauty was made by made baby. I loved baking as a child and love that my girls love it, too. Doesn't this look too good to eat?
November Fun Fact
This year my birthday is not on Thanksgiving or Black Friday. It's going to be a good birthday!
Thank you for stopping by! Please join us tomorrow. Lisa and her team will be here showing us how to mix patterned paper!!