Photos of the Week: November 13th

 It's Saturday and time to link up with Lysha once again for her I Spy challenge. I am so proud of myself that I haven't missed a single link up and that I am getting better at remembering to take out my camera and play around with the settings.  


– selfie quarterly pic



– starts with letter H- A picture of our hike



– paper-- I've been busy paper crafting and have made 4 of the 6 card designs I have planned for Christmas



– trim-- I love the white trim on these ribbons.



– your choice-- We saw the most spectacular sunset this week!



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  1. Tamar SBNovember 13, 2021 at 8:14 AM

    I am excited for everything to transition to festive, festive, festive!

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    1. Joanne November 13, 2021 at 3:39 PM

      I'm not excited yet but I am starting to think of it more and more.

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  2. Amy JohnsonNovember 13, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    Wow! That sunset is amazing!

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  3. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 13, 2021 at 9:29 AM

    Joanne,
    Great picture of you and also all the other pictures!!Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!! Hobby Lobby close by would definitely be too dangerous for me!! Have a great weekend!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  4. creationsnzNovember 13, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    Gosh we had similar ideas this week with our crafty photos. Love your Christmas cards and a great selfie! CarolG

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  5. EllibelleNovember 13, 2021 at 11:34 AM

    Your cards are so pretty and loving your hike photo!

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  6. Kim CarberryNovember 13, 2021 at 2:17 PM

    Lovely to see you and I love the cards that you have been making. x

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  7. MicaNovember 13, 2021 at 3:57 PM

    You always see the best sunsets! :) that is a lovely selfie of you too, the cobalt knit is a great colour! :)

    Hope that you are having a good weekend :) We are enjoying the sunny days after a rainy and stormy week!

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Joanne November 14, 2021 at 9:53 AM

      Thanks! We had quite a storm last night but now it looks like sunny skies for the next few days.

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  8. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogNovember 14, 2021 at 7:26 AM

    Love your holiday cards! I used to make our holiday cards years ago and need to start doing that again. That sunset is amazing!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  9. JessNovember 14, 2021 at 5:04 PM

    Wow, that sunset is spectacular! I got the last of my Christmas cards a few weeks ago--very excited to start filling them out! :)

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  10. natalie blairNovember 14, 2021 at 6:02 PM

    Hi Joanne! It's been so long since I visited your blog and looked at your pretty photos! I had to take a little time off from blogging because work got very stressful. But I am slowly, gradually making my way back to the blog. I have so much content to post.

    Anyways - not trying to hijack your post! But I am looking forward to your winter photos!

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    1. Joanne November 14, 2021 at 6:10 PM

      Glad to see you back, Natalie! I love that with blogging we can take time off when needed and just pick back up right where we left off. Glad things have slowed down a bit at work for you.

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  11. Anna from Looking Fabulous @ FiftyNovember 14, 2021 at 9:49 PM

    The cards are very nice, lovely job
    https://lookingfabulousat50.blogspot.com.au/

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  12. Kym November 15, 2021 at 1:34 AM

    I love your handcrafted holiday cards, and that sunset - stunning!!

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  13. Handmade in IsraelNovember 15, 2021 at 6:09 AM

    Lovely photos and fabulous Christmas cards!

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  14. Natasha Mairs - Serenity YouNovember 15, 2021 at 6:31 AM

    Some really lovely photos. I just love the second one. #MMBC

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    1. Joanne November 15, 2021 at 12:09 PM

      Thank you! We have been having such beautiful hiking weather.

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  15. Dara @ Not In JerseyNovember 15, 2021 at 8:14 AM

    Love the sunset!

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  16. LyshaNovember 15, 2021 at 9:55 AM

    Nice selfie! What a beautiful sunset!

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  17. Denyse Whelan.November 17, 2021 at 2:44 AM

    Love your quarterly selfie Joanne! And you are a very neat card maker. I aspire to neatness but end up very rustic and casual. I do enjoy my arting/crafting too. Hope Autumn is treating you well.

    Thank you for linking up for Life This Week. Next week, I am sharing my self care stories for the last time in 2021. Where DID that year go?
    Hope to see you then too, on or off prompt!
    Denyse.

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  18. NatashaNovember 17, 2021 at 6:34 AM

    All your photos are so lovely! Your selfie is perfect -- you in the woods|! -- and the trim is so fun. I'd love to just play around with it. I love your cards -- they're so elegant and creative.

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    1. Joanne November 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM

      Right?! I knew I needed a photo of me while hiking!

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