Sunday 29 June 2008

My boy Bert

Yesterday, I decided to put my words into action, and inspired by some lovely comments on here too (thanks ladies, you don't know how nice it was to read your words) I sat down to work on a layout. I didn't want it to be a chore, or anything too complicated, so I picked out some fun and funky papers by Sassafras Lass and started handcutting. I had wanted to create a layout about my cat Bert for a while now - both my other cats have their own page in my 'Cats' album and my oh Ed kept teasing me that Bert would feel left out! So I couldn't have that...



And here it is. Very simple, bright and colourful, it took me under an hour to put it together and yet I love it. The photo wasn't even brilliant quality but I used it anyway because I love the expression on Bert's face in it - he can pout like a master!



And yesterday, I signed up for Shimelle's latest class, My Freedom. If you haven't checked it out yet, go over to her site and have a look. This will be the fifth class I have participated in and even when I don't finish all the elements of them, they leave me so inspired that I'm sure I will have enough ideas for scrapping for years to come. Plus the forums are great for noseying at what others have created too :D

7 comments:

  1. gorgeous lo- bert is very cute

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  2. Yay your back blogging and scrapping its been too long!!! Totally agree with your post about scrapping for you. When all is said and done, and you are a little old lady mulling over your 100+ scrapbooks the trends and the techniques won't matter it will just be about the memories. Obvioulsy we are living now and clearly need the trends, techniques and hottest papers to keep it interesting!!LOL. Keep up the good work lady!

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  3. Your layout is great! My kids have been pestering me that we should get a kitten but so far I have resisited. Your cats are fun and lovely. I think I am going to take Shimelle's new class as well. Perhaps I will see you there!
    Beth Ann

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  4. I am so sorry to hear about your scrapping saddness, but to echo what katherine said, it's important that you do it for you, and enjoy the process!

    Love your Bert LO, and love your tip about explaining away the parcel delieveries!!!

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  5. love your lo very cute i just adore those sassafras papers! I want to sign up for this class sounds good

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  6. I love the paper you have used!

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  7. Awesome page of Bert. What a cute cat!
    Love, Isolde

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