Sometimes, when you lose someone you love, it's hard to scrapbook the memories you have.  I still only have 1 layout about my dad, who passed away 18 years ago (miss you Dad!), though I've done that layout 3 times -- just can't get it quite right.

But when our precious kitty cat, Briscoe, was put to sleep on April 12, I felt the need to scrapbook pictures of him right away.  I wanted to remember him and remember all the ways I loved him. 

So here it is:


This is using the new CTMH Dotty For You paper -- the colours felt right -- and the "Winning Layout" layout from Cherish (pg 114), one of our how-to books.  I added some paw print brads and stamps too.  And I turned one of the photos into a folder for hidden journaling -- a list of all the wonderful things I remember about my special furry friend.


Briscoe was part of our lives for 17 years.  He was our "first born", our friend, a big part of our family.  Liver cancer and old age made the decision to let him go to sleep an easy one. Living with that decision (and the empty house he leaves behind) is harder.  But remembering helps.

All 5 of my "Dotty For You" Creations

Inspired by a layout idea provided in the "Dotty For You" kit.

This card also showcases the April Stamp of the Month "You Are"

A wonderful birthday wish for a special girly girl.

Fun for boys too!

Turned sideways for something a little different.

All of these cards are made with 100% CTMH products, including:

• Dotty For You papers
• Colonial White, White Daisy and Sweet Leaf cardstock
• Inks:  Pacifica, Lagoon, Pear, Sunset, Smoothie, Chocolate, Grey Wool, Sky
• CTMH Watercolour pencils
• Stamp sets: (starting from the 1st card) Love Life, Say It In Style, You Are, Card Word Puzzle, Magic Adventures, Party Pennants, Paper Lanterns
• Liquid Glass and Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel

I am on a team that creates cards for seriously sick children at The Hospital for Sick Children here in Toronto.  Birthday cards can really make a sick child's day, especially after undergoing chemotherapy or brain surgery or other such treatment.  So these cards will all be donated for that cause.  The creative challenge for making Kards for Kids?  No embellishments -- they are a choking hazard.  I'm proud to say these creations are great, even without extra bling.