Scrapbooking pets is basically the same as scrapbooking your other family layouts, and there are so many options when it comes to supplies! As an avid dog scrapbook supply collector I can tell you that many scrapbook manufacturers are taking note and releasing product lines specifically tailored for each species of pet! Whether it’s dogs or cats, from as big as a horse to small rodents or fish, you name your pet and there is probably a scrapbook paper to fit!
Our little monkey
Pet layouts can be as varied as people layouts, whether you are scrapbooking an event (dog shows, birthdays, etc.) or moments (character traits, expressions) it’s important to document each moment. Just like kids, puppies grow up! And all too soon! Before you know it that 5 pound puppy has turned into a 55 pound dog!
Instructions:
Cut stripe paper to 9 1/2” x 11” and adhere to dot paper. Trim mid green cardstock to 12” x 5 1/2”. Stamp edges with ‘stitching’ stamp and adhere to layout. Trim orange circle paper to 4 1/2” x 10” and adhere to layout. Print journaling onto 8”x 8” sheet of light green cardstock, adhere to layout and apply sticker title. Adhere ribbon with E-Z Runner. Mount Photo onto dark green cardstock, add a photo corner in the bottom right corner, trim the cardstock and adhere to layout. Add three brads for embellishments and balance.
Supplies:
• Adhesive: E-Z Runner, Mounting Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
• Brads: Brown brads (Making Memories)
• Cardstock: green cardstock (Die Cuts With a View)
• Ink: Walnut Distressing Ink (Ranger)
• Patterned Paper: Zoo fun: Fun Dot, Fun Stripe, Orange Circle (Pebbles Inc.)
• Photo Corner: Photo Corners (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
• Ribbon: orange (Pebbles Inc.)
• Stamps: Build a Flower Set (Autumn Leaves)
• Stickers: zoo fun, alphabet stickers (Pebbles Inc.)
Cat Treat Jar
As well as layouts, think about mini books, altered items and gifts. If you’re like me you know a lot of other people who are crazy about their pets. I find they love handmade gifts tailored to their obsessions. Altered items and gifts are also a great way of giving food, treats and other items for pet sitters. It saves any confusion over what is the pet’s food and what isn’t! Plus what better way to make ordinary store bought dog cookies into something that little bit special!
Instructions: Wash an empty food jar and dry well. Cut word paper to 3.5” and add some pen work along the edge. Wrap around jar and adhere, trim off excess using scissors. Stamp image and words onto orange cardstock, trim square and mount onto brown texture paper, trim and adhere to jar. Cut a 2.5” diameter circle, add pen work to edge and adhere to lid. Wrap ribbon around lid, adhere using E-Z Runner, add charm and tie in decorative knot.
Supplies:
• Adhesive: E-Z Runner (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
• Art pens: Metallic Gelly Roll (Sakura)
• Cardstock: orange cardstock (Die Cuts With a View)
• Charm: Cat Charm mix (Boxer Scrapbooks Productions)
• Ink: Walnut Distressing Ink (Ranger)
• Patterned paper: Meow words paper, orange dot paper, dog lovers texture paper (Boxer Scrapbooks Productions)
• Ribbon: meow grosgrain ribbon (Boxer Scrapbooks Productions)
• Stamps: Cat Lovers Stamps (Boxer Scrapbooks Productions)
So next time you’re feeding Tiddles, or walking Fido, think about your pet and document that special bond you have. After all, pets unfortunately aren’t able to stay with us forever, so we need to document those photos, record the memories, and be able to look back on your time together.
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