Bird is the Word-Forever/ Counterfeit Kit

This layout was made based on the Forever challenge at Bird is the Word. I used their optional sketch at http://www.birdisthewordchallenge.blogspot.com/. I was able to use my April counterfit kit from http://www.counterfeitkitchallenge.blogspot.com/ to make this layout. I used the hospital bracelet as the memorabilia for the mini challenge. I love this picture of my grandson. It was taken when he first came home from the hospital and he and his parents still had their hospital bracelets on. I wish I had a picture like this from when my girls were born.

The hospital bracelet colors didn't match the layout, but overall the bracelet looks cute. I was very happy with the twine tied with buttons. I rarely use buttons on my layouts. I have tons of them since Fred and I used to work at the button factory, but I tend to be more of a collector than a user. I am working on changing that. Thanks for looking.

Comments

A Creative Operation said…
I think this layout is awesome! All of the details are just great, and the picture is ADORABLE!
April 16, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Kim Strother said…
I love your layout. The sweet birds, the tape measure and especially the bracelet!
April 17, 2011 at 1:50 AM
Rachael Funnell said…
YEP family is forever!! Gorgeous LO.... gr8 details- The buttons, the Bracelet & the bird too cute... THANKS for playing along with us @ BITW!!!
XXX
April 17, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Jenny said…
I love this layout. Such a great picture and story.
April 17, 2011 at 8:41 AM
Nadia Cannizzo said…
Fantastic layout! Family is indeed forever...I really like all your details. Thanks for playing along at Bird Is The Word. xxo Nadia
April 17, 2011 at 9:38 AM
Lisa said…
how lovely to include his bracelet - so sweet. great layout - love the buttons and the tape measure
April 17, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Lisa said…
super cute. Love the colors and the birds.
April 17, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Susanne said…
What a great photo and to include the actual bracelet on the layout is just priceless. I'm love buttons too!
April 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM
~Mar said…
Love the buttons! Great layout.
April 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Geri said…
What a sweet baby! Love the layout too, especially the row of buttons and how you used the twine to attach them.
Precious precious baby
April 17, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Tricia said…
Cute page! I love the measuring tape ribbon on this.
April 17, 2011 at 10:52 PM
scrappymo! said…
So sweet...love the way you worked in the bracelet.
April 18, 2011 at 2:11 AM
Vicky Varvadouka said…
This photo is SO precious! I love the use of the meter and the buttons!
April 18, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Unknown said…
What a great LO. Love the colors, and that photo is precious. Thanks for joining in at BITW
April 19, 2011 at 2:46 AM
Cathy said…
Fantastic LO Jen.. love the colours and sweet details!! Thanks for joining in at BITW :)
April 20, 2011 at 4:07 AM
Leanne J said…
very very cute.. and love those birds..yay.
thanks for joinin in at BITW..
April 21, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Ella Swan said…
What a sweet layout! The birdies are so cute & loooooooooooove the buttons!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Bird is the Word :)
April 21, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Lou said…
Totally GORGEOUS LO!!And so sweet.. love your buttons on the take and cute birdies too! The Bird say Thanks for playing along!:)
Lou xx
April 24, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Lisa Amiet said…
how adorable!! Love this! Thanks for joining in!
April 26, 2011 at 5:38 AM
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