art journalling calendar-november

now that month just freakin flew by didn’t it.

my ‘elders’ were sure right when they said the older you get the faster time passes. i wonder why. i really truly think my nanny was right when she said it is because we forget half of what happens… she doesn’t i know that. she is as sharp as a brand new tack.

so back to where i was suppose to be going with this post.. my November calendar. when i saw the Crafters Workshop Aspen Trees by Victoria Case stencil i just knew i had to have it

it is a clean and simple stencil that when one uses a black paint or black gesso (which i did) it makes it look like, to me, a forest of birch trees which remind me of my younger days and my mom.

November to me is the month of remembering. i remember and honour all those who fought and died to give us  a free safe country to live, i honour all those who are still fighting this battle and i celebrate my mom and, to me, the biggest gift ever given to me, my son.

he was born on her birthday two years after she left us and i believe with my whole being she watched over and guarded us both.

so my page is simple but with so many hidden, or not so hidden, messages…

i am not sure if you can tell but i have drawn out my calendar on the plastic packaging that the stencil came in. i tested it and as long as i am patient and let it dry before rubbing it or closing my journal it should be good!!

thanks for stopping by. i hope to hear your thoughts!

diana