Thanks for the Memories - Fall Traditions Mini Album w/Michiko Kato

There really is no better way to end this week's running theme than a pretty mini album presentation from our CP Gal, Michiko Kato. Inside are familiar oldies from last year's Crate release, including the coveted floral patterned paper, Artistry {DIY Shop}. It's often true that Crate's designs never go out of style, especially everyday collections such as DIY Shop. Just catch a glance at this endearing, heartfelt album...

Fall is a favorite season of mine in Japan. An abundance of fruits and vegetables are at their peek and the leaves are turning a bright, vivid red. We thoroughly enjoy seeing the changing foilage and the arduous removal of delicious sweet potatoes. A typical Autumn event for our family is to go camping. Unfortunetely, we weren't able to make the camping trip this year, so I created a mini album encompassing photos from last year's camp festivities. I chose the Close Knit collection for it's construction - it's a perfect fit for Fall, don't you think? Let me show you...

I chose two heart patterned papers from Close Knit that are my absolute favorite and used them on the cover of the album. The pink chipboard cookie jar is a favorite, too!

Here is the second page set...

When we went to camp in Sasayama, I went to a furniture shop with my family. Not only had it sold fancy furniture, but a lot of fancy dishes and nifty gadgets as well. The shop was beautiful, so I asked the owner if it would be alright to take a few photos. I remember being absorbed in the store's content - I simply couldn't get enough of it! 

I used a photo taken of my daughter picking up green soybeans. On the farm, there were a lot of insects. She's doesn't care much for them, so she ran about in circles. It was interesting to see her response and watch as she tried to avoid them.

I created a pocket from vellum paper. Tucked inside are a few gold sequins and an assortment of tiny Autumn leaves.

There was a cosmos field next to the soybeans. I picked cosmos and used them to adorn my table.

 

My youngest daughter is a total tomboy. She loves to catch insects! After catching a dragonfly, she showed it to her older sister who disliked insects and sure enough, her sister ran like the wind! She laughed while watching her run around, trying to avoid the gross pests - following that bit of fun, she went potato digging and got covered in mud from head to toe. Out of all my family members, she enjoys camping the most!

When I looked at these beautiful dishes, I thought about bringing them home. They made me entirely happy!

I wish you the utmost happiness this Thanksgiving. Enjoy the mini album and feel free to create one for yourself!

Comments

[Winter Tale]

That's so cute:X

[Mel Blackburn]

Adorable album! Love the color palette! So very pretty!

[Cynthia B.]

Beautiful album! So well-made and great choices for papers! I'm realizing that I've been missing reading Crate's blog through my reader (Feedly) - I'm glad the feed is working, because I sure love seeing these Crate projects!