Hi everyone. Happy weekend. I'm enjoying a fun but busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend too. What I can't believe is that it is now just about the end of the month, and Monday it will be December. Where in the world is this year going to? It won't be long until we're writing 2026. But let's NOT rush that!
I had a great Thanksgiving. I never did take any photos though. I was too busy chatting and eating. 😏 I did take a photo of the pumpkin and pecan with cinnamon frosting cake I made to bring to my sister-in-law's home. I don't think any of us could eat dessert, but the brother-in-law the chef had foil containers for us, and everyone loaded up on desserts to bring home. Plus he made so much food we all took foil containers home with another meal.
I brought home half the cake, which isn't too bad considering the other desserts people brought. One niece brought a chocolate cheesecake, and the chef himself made apple turnovers and a couple of types of cookies.
Today I want to share my last page for Wendy's Moment in Time challenge at Art Journal Journey. Her challenge runs through tomorrow (Sunday November 30). I'll also be linking my page to Gillena's Sunday Smiles once Saturday turns to Sunday.
I thought I'd share my last autumn themed page since meteorological winter starts on Monday, December 1. I thought the black leaf represents how this season is ending. Even though there are many moments in autumn, I think if you think of autumn as a single season it works for a moment in time-maybe?
I used a scrap of paper from which I'd die cut an alphabet as my background and added it over a page colored mostly yellow. Then I used lots of scraps off my work table to create the rest of the background. I punched out the circles, stamped the words and then used a black Sharpie followed by a white pen to put the dots around the edges. I glued these circles down and then used a small flat backed pearl craft supply on the top. And that's all there is.
Thank you Wendy for hosting for us again at AJJ. And thank you everyone who joined in. The moment for this month did fly by, but there was some amazing art. ❤
That's about all that's new with me. Today my husband and I are off to visit with my daughter and her husband since they spent the holiday with his family. We'll be having lunch, BUT not a big turkey dinner. 😉.
Wow, even my sweet tooth slowly wakes up to that cake!
ReplyDeleteBut Ingo fed so much I might explode!
Great Autumn page - and have fun with your Daughter and Hubby, hugs :-)
You’ll have to have long walks to burn off all the pounds you will have gained by eating so much food! Good luck! All the best - David
ReplyDelete...Erika, I just gained a few pounds looking at that cake!
ReplyDeleteAhhh Tom. We have a saying for you - Just don't it :)
DeleteThe cake looks splendid! Bet everyone had a great time. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had and are continuing to have a great Thanksgiving. Those desserts look and sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteIndeed scary that come Monday it will be the last month of the year, my Gran always said the older you get the faster time went, I used to poo hoo the suggestion, but goodness me she was so right.
ReplyDeleteThe cake looks utterly delish.
B x
You captured the symbolism of the end of autumn beautifully on your last journal page.
ReplyDeleteI always love how you celebrate Thanksgiving! That cake looks delicious.
I wish you a wonderful first Advent! hugs Elke
That cake looks sooo good! Glad you had a great day and that you're with your kids today. Hope you don't get much of that storm coming your general way. Stay warm! xox
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a fantastic Thanksgiving. And boy, that cake looks to die for! Have a wonderful rest-of-the-weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely page and your cake looks sooo good, all 4 layers.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a delicious Thanksgiving. I like your bright journal page. I can't believe how quickly this month went by. Enjoy Thanksgiving with your daughter and SIL.
ReplyDeleteHope you're enjoying the day! It's great that you're having a whole Thanksgiving weekend. I can't believe it's almost December either.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice TG. That cake looks amazing as does your art.
ReplyDeleteoh the cake looks so good! Wonderful artwork and have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteErika, that cake looks scrumptious! We just finished the lat of our pumpkin pie with whipped cream a few minutes ago. Our winter arrived this morning with our first snowfall ~ a little more than a dusting, about 1/2 to 1 inch. Our leaves are gone, except for drifts on the ground. The black leaf sums the end of the season up perfectly. Your dotted circles make me think of autumn pies. 😂. A nice last page for your journal.
ReplyDeleteMenuda pinta tiene ese pastel. Muy buena creatividad. Besitos
ReplyDeleteA fabulous Autumn page, love the colours and the layout. Thank you so much for your support this month it is much appreciated. Hugs Wendy
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Your art journal page is beautiful and such a creative way to mark the "moment in time" when autumn transitions to winter! I totally agree, this year has flown by. I'm glad you had such a lovely, food-filled Thanksgiving. Wishing you a wonderful visit with your daughter today.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous page! I love the colors and the changing seasons that conveys the changing weather! Speaking of changing...we had over 6 inches of snow drop on us! I've been traveling to see family for Thanksgiving and then BOOM! Looks like you had a very delicious Thanksgiving time yourself! Stay warm and cozy my friend!
ReplyDeleteAlways good when you can take away some food.
ReplyDeleteErika, thanks for linking to SundaySmiles
Much♡love
What a delicious holiday feast you enjiyed with family, Erika. Your cake looks delicious just from the photo.😋
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you have been enjoying a fun, busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat cake looks delicious and I do like your page ... it's great!
Have a lovely new month of December.
All the best Jan
Stunning page, Erika! Great for Wendy's challenge at Art Journal Journey.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Mia
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How great to come home with food and dessert. Your cake layers look so fun. Happy Winter!
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