Monday, 2 June 2008

My Scrapbook in memory of Butch

My beautiful baby boy, Butch, sadly passed away on Saturday. He was 13 years old and in a lot of pain. I have had him from the day he was born so we are all going to get used to not having a dog around. I have spent the last couple of days making this small scrapbook in memory of him and all the good times we had with him.



The scrapbook is a small papermania one that I got cheap as the front was faded. I have covered it with paper that I have sponged green and used Magnolia's goblin spells grass and sweet brairs to decorate it. I have added Rufus, but turned him into a dalmatian again. The flower is from Making Memories - I needed something to hide the ribbon ends!!

I have used a selection of papers - too many to mention. The quotes are mainly taken from browsing the internet. I have not added embellishments yet and am not sure if I will - I don't want it to be too fussy and detract from the photos.

Choosing the photos was really hard - so many and so many memories - I tried to get a selection that showed him as the beautiful, loving and gentle dog he was.




11 comments:

The Crafty Den said...

Hi Cathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope that the memories in your scrapbook will lighten the load, if only a little. Lots of love, Denise x

Classroomfree said...

Oh I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Butch, such a gorgeous dog, I know how much a part of the family animals become.

Your scrapbook is lovely, the cover is gorgeous :-)

Jules x

kraftykizzy said...

First time Ive been on for a while Caty and was saddened to hear of your news. Your scrap book is beautiful and really shows what was a gorgeous handsome dog he was. Sending you big hugs
love karen xx

Lorraine said...

This is a superb tribute to Butch and something that you and your family will treasure for many years to come. Hats off to you for tackling this task when feelings are still so raw, it is something that I still cannot face doing six years after we lost our Dog.

Sheila Hallworth said...

very sad for you, he was a beautiful dog. my own is such a part of the family, i can only imagine how sad you must feel :(

take comfort in your memories

Ginger Serafin said...

Hi Cathy, I'm so sorry for the loss of your canine family member! Your album is a wonderful tribute to Butch. Thanks for sharing!

ella bella said...

this is beautiful cathy a great tribute to butch and something you will treasure always. sending you big hugs x

orangedaisy said...

sorry to read about your dog cathy, but you have made a fantastic book on him, one which i am sure will bring you some comfort
x

Joy said...

So sorry you've lost such a wonderful and faithful friend your pictures of Butch are a lovely memory of him xxx

Sue Shaw said...

Oh Cathy, as soon as I started reading your post - the tears started rolling down my face.....I know how you are feeling. So, so sorry for you loss!
What a lovely way to remember him and you've done a lovely job of the scrapbook.
Sue. x

ChrissyM said...

I just came across your blog. Your pages are so precious and wonderful! I have a furbaby and can only imagine your pain, sorry to hear of your loss. What a wonderful tribute to Butch you are making