Sunday, November 16, 2014

Another Halloween party page!

Good Morning everyone!  I am sure that lots of you have gotten snow already, but we had our first this past week.  It was enough to coat the ground and trees, and we still have some left on our back deck!  Does this mean that Winter has officially arrived?  I hope not!  I am not quite ready to move from my favorite season to Winter!

Today I would like to share another Halloween party layout with you.  We celebrate Halloween at one of our "travel group's family" home every year.  It has become a wonderful tradition, and we enjoy seeing how much our adopted children have grown each year.  I shared some photos from the party, but I really liked the 2 that I scrapped on this page.  Once again, I used the current sketch from
Stuck on U Sketches.


Th fun sketch that I used is from their November 7th challenge:


And here is my layout:




I really enjoyed using Leah's sketch and had fun with another stitched circle!  Thank you SOUS for providing such a wonderful sketch for us to work with!!

And last but definitely not least, I would like to share some recent black and white photos that I took:

Our black-eyed Susans:

Taken at Jacobsberg Park in Nazareth, PA:


Taken at the Lehigh Parkway in Allentown, PA:



 Taken at Kreidersville, PA:



And these were taken during my walks in our neighborhood.  
We have a cool farm right down the street from us:



Thank you all so much for visiting my blog today.  I hope you enjoyed peeking into this part of the world!  It is a serene and beautiful place to live!!!

And if you have a moment to scrap, check out SOUS!

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31 comments:

  1. CraftychrisNovember 16, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    Glorious page of happiness and fun! So colourful with lovely photos and I love those bats! Your black and white photographs are beautiful! xxx

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  2. MaryanneNovember 16, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Fantastic layout, Sharon! Your Halloween party sounds like so much fun and such a wonderful tradition. Your black and white photos are gorgeous. They are so evocative and this favorite season. I love Fall even though it seems to go by so fast. Stay warm. We haven't gotten any snow but it's cold and going to get colder this week. I hope winter isn't coming early! Have a great Sunday!

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  3. Julie Tucker-WolekNovember 16, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    It was 80 here yesterday -- but then again -- that means it is almost winter! LOL!! I love love love your lo!! LOVING the colors and the stitching and loveeeeeeeee your photos!!!!!!!

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  4. Cindy deRosierNovember 16, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Your photography is stunning! And I really like what you did with the layout. So many fun details!

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  5. Charlotte BrochuNovember 16, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Awesome page and I love your stitched circle!

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  6. Lizzy HillNovember 16, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Fab page! You stick with those Autumn tones & stick your head in the [proverbial] sand, too....ignore that 'white stuff', as Mitra P calls it!!! I'm enjoying the stitched circle idea, too! Soooo much easier than trying to cut 'em out, I find:) And your photos are GLORIOUS.....my fave is the tree reflections one & the bridge one.....& honestly, if someone writes 'Maine' or 'Pennsylvania'.....my heart starts to pitter patter quicker! My boy is going to be working on the West Coast for 3-4 years, if things go to plan...so maybe I ought to get over to your neck 'o' the woods at some stage....:):):)

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  7. massofhairNovember 16, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful tree, a wonderful view from that angle!

    Gorgeous layout, fab pictures and fun times beautifully documented:-) xxx

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  8. UnknownNovember 16, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Beautiful page Sharon. Love your take on the sketch. Your stitched circle is way cool, and I love all the added embellishments, especially the bats. Thanks for joining us again at SOUS!

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  9. France RinguetteNovember 16, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Wow those pictures are stunning, also great layout ! Looking forward to getting to know you and your work !

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  10. AnonymousNovember 16, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Awesome as usual!
    Fun little details and as always, the best photos!
    My fav is the sewn details! Need to learn to do that!

    Thanks again for sharing with us Sharon!

    ~Leah

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  11. LizzycNovember 17, 2014 at 5:16 AM

    Oh Snow nice to hear you are getting a light dusting of whiteness!! hehe.. it would not last very long here, been very hot! Your layout is lovely, and it is good to have traditions to remember and cherish.. love your black and white photos, the detail that shows up is spectacular!! have a good week!

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  12. Cindy GayNovember 17, 2014 at 5:26 AM

    Fun page. Lovely b & w photos. Good for you enjoying your walks and parks.

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  13. sheila 77November 17, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    That looks like quite a complicated sketch to start with but I love how you have made such a good clear page with all the little image and button additions, the bats and the arrow. Lovely colours too.
    I enjoyed seeing your black and white photos, they look so dramatic and it is fun to see a different part of the world.

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  14. dawnNovember 17, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Hello Sharon! This is a great sketch to work with and your layout is wonderful! Love the stitch circle, so fun! YAY for Halloween parties and pictures. It is snowing again as I type this, can't believe it. Not ready for winter yet either, I wanted more leaves and fall. It is so magical and pretty though so I can't help but love it.
    Thank you for the visit and comments, always good to see you. Stay warm and safe my friend!

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  15. KimNovember 17, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Love this super cute fun layout and embellies! Fabulous photos! Really cool in black and white!
    ~Kim

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  16. CazNovember 17, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Oh what lovely photos :-) Black and white can really add something to a photo i think! I really like the scrapbook page you did too! So much fun!!

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  17. Paper AtticNovember 17, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Just gorgeous Sharon! Love your layout, I love how you document the best moments of your life...and I am totally in *LOVE* with your black and white photos, great work!!! B&W is my favourite, just so dramatic. thanks for your kind words, they make my day! Have a wonderful creative week...I hope that snow melts LOL :)

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  18. Tanya HamNovember 17, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    I'm picking my jaw up from my desk as I type this! Gorgeous photos!!! I just can't get over them!! And your layout is wonderful!! :)

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  19. Mary Ann PotterNovember 17, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Loved the page and loved the black and white photos! I need to work more in black and white...

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  20. Heather LandryNovember 17, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    Your black and white photos are so very incredible. They just draw your eye right in. Beautiful! You already know I love your layout, but I'll say it again... it's gorgeous!

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  21. yyamNovember 18, 2014 at 12:57 AM

    Such a sweet page! And stunning b/w photos my friend!

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  22. MicupofteaNovember 18, 2014 at 4:21 AM

    Love the circular stitching on your LO, Sharon! What a fun party tradition to share with your friends- bet the kids love it. Your photos are eye catching, too. I especially like the bridge! Happy Thanksgiving <3

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  23. MichelleMcNovember 18, 2014 at 10:06 PM

    This is such a gorgeous page from top to bottom! Love the beautiful photos, design, colors, and stitching! And I love all your gorgeous B&W photos! You are so super talented and inspiring, my friend!

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  24. Bleubeard and ElizabethNovember 18, 2014 at 11:10 PM

    Wow Sharon. You did a fantastic job interpreting the sketch. It looks even better the way you interpreted it, because the stitching made all the difference. I am always impressed by what you make, because it is always so well done with such great attention to detail.

    Your B & W photos are sincerely gorgeous. Such great composition. I kept thinking "a girl with her camera," as I perused and enjoyed each of these beauties. Your photos are as lovely as your scrapbook pages.

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  25. Carole WrightNovember 20, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    HI fab take on our sketch, love it. thanks for joining us at SOUS. x

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  26. LisaNovember 21, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Your black and whites are so beautiful! I failed miserably at that one. Ugh!!! But, I'll get back to it all soon. LOL! Snow? already? Oh! boy! this is just to early!! We woke to temperatures in the teens the other day and I thought I would surely freeze to death. Love your scrapbooking Sharon, and you!

    xoxo, Lisa

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  27. Lynette JacobsNovember 21, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    Wow, snow already? Love your layout, the stitching looks wonderful. You are really so good at taking black and white photos with so much clarity and dimension.

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  28. Heather McMahonNovember 21, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    Your layout is fabulous Sharon but your photos are STUNNING! WOW!

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  29. TrishNovember 23, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    Fantastic photography Sharon,it looks beautiful,love your fun LO also.
    Thank you for always asking after me xx

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  30. Kirsty VittetoeNovember 27, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Love this layout, and love all the photos you shared!

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  31. Dolly BNovember 29, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    A lovely tradition. Halloween is not so big in Australia. And all your B & W pics look wonderful, a treat to see them all together
    Mary

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