Scrapbooking The Boy

I absolutely love card making, but scrapbooking must come a very close second.  Last year I started a project, just in an ordinary scrapbook, of my horse Barnaby, once a month.  For some reason I've taken ages to order the photos from a ride last October, but I've finally got round to it, so this is what I made yesterday:

I have decided to do a proper 12x12 scrapbook this year, but I've looked back through this scrapbook and I'm very fond of what I've made.  Each page really reflects Barnaby's character and I can see how much my relationship with him has grown.  I must do one for the grandchildren, too, that should keep me busy, shouldn't it?
Have a good weekend everyone,
Mrs O.

Comments

  1. Donna Mosley20 May 2011 at 21:18

    Ooh! a gorgeous LO Autumn, love the bright colours and fab embellies. Barnaby is gorgeous. Last year I took a photo of my grandson on the 1st of each month and made a 12x12 scrapbook for his birthday. He really changed through the year.

    Donna x

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  2. Jean21 May 2011 at 16:14

    Whoops, I got behind on this blog....love the cards, as always. Cute idea with the sripes and spots for the contest....

    Your scrapbook is great. What a treasure it is for you to have your memories of good times with Barnaby so well and beautifully preserved.

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