Layout of the Month - November 2021

Welcome to this month's layout.  I was inspired by the color changing happening around us and all the puddles that were reflecting around our house and the kids' school.  Plus, I had a Paper Pumpkin card from Batter Up that I loved and I tweaked the layout to work for this month's holiday-related creations.

I love November crafts.  I love all things tied to gratitude, which is something that every person is capable of offering to those around them.  As I mentioned yesterday to my son while he trick-or-treated, every time someone shows you kindness or gives you something, you have an opportunity to practice gratitude and say "thank you".  Plus, most gratitude doesn't come with Whoppers so practice while you are truly grateful.  Oh, the joys of being 7....

My goal for November is to show gratitude for my body, my heart, and my mind every day.  So I hope to be kind to those around me, volunteer as much as I can, spend time with my family and friends, and do the physical therapy needed to keep me strong and balanced.  I'll share more about this project tomorrow. Tonight is about the layout of the card and not the layout of my life!

We kicked things off tonight with Mystery Monday.  The theme was Gratitude and here is what you will need if you want to play along with your own supplies.

Supplies

Stamps:

• A sentiment of your choice

• Small to medium Image(s) you can stamp multiple times

Cardstock: Can use 1 color for all cuts below or up to three coordinating colors: 

• 8 1/2 x 5 1/2

• 4 ½ x 1 ½

• 3 ½ x 2

• Coordinating Cardstock for stamping sentiment

Designer Series Paper or Specialty Paper:

• 5 ¼ x 4

• 3 x 1/2

Tools & Accessories:

• Something to punch or die cut out the sentiment

• Embellishment of your choice

• Adhesive

• Dimensionals

• Scissors

• Inks (1 or 2)

Instructions

1. Attach your 5 ¼ x 4 piece of DSP or Specialty Paper to your card base with adhesive.

2. Stamp all over the 4 ½ x 1 ½ strip of cardstock & attach to the front of your card.

3. Attach the 2 x 3 ½ piece of cardstock to the card with adhesive.

4. Attach your small strip of DSP or specialty paper to the card with adhesive.

5. Stamp your sentiment & punch out or die cut out.

6. Attach to the card with dimensionals or adhesive.

7. Add your embellishments.

Here is the sample I based this month's layout on.  It features the Little Delights photopolymer stamp set (#156527, $16.00), the Brushed Metalic Adhesive-Backed Dots (#156506, $9.00), and the Brushed Metallic 12 x 12 Cardstock (#153524, $15.00).  

Here are some of the other samples created tonight by the talented crew of demonstrators and customers that participate in my Mystery Monday.  As you can see, they all had a different idea of what to make as they completed their steps.  Products in these samples may not be offered in my online store as participants use their own stash to complete the challenge.

Cheryl's Card

Terri's Card

Heidi's Card

Diane's Card

At the end of the night, I draw a name from those participating and that person gets a $5 off coupon for a future fee-based class.  Tonight's random winner was Diane!

I hope you enjoyed these cards and that you will come back each Monday and see what other creations I make using these same cuts!

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When ordering in October, please use hostess code BU374NBZ if placing an order under $150.  When ordering, please make sure that my name is showing at the upper left in the online store if you are my customer.  

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Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin

If you would like to get creativity in the mail, sign up to receive the holiday Gifts Galore  Paper Pumpkin kit for November.  If you sign up using the link below by November 10th, you will receive a kit containing enough supplies to make 9 treat bags with these oversized images.  You will also receive a Flirty Flamingo ink spot, exclusive stamp set, and instructions.  First time subscribers also receive a free clear block in their first kit. This is a great way to make something fun and festive for the holidays by yourself or with your friends or family with very little stress.  Use them for neighbor or school treats, cut them apart for multiple tags for packages, or work them into a home decor piece.  Speaking of these ideas, subscribers can also join me on the on the 4th Monday of every month to see my alternatives with the kit and to talk through tips!

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Have a craftastic day,

Stacy