'Winter Birthday' Layout by Helen Tilbury

Hi again!!  HELEN here with a Wintery layout to share with you this 

time.  As I am based in South Africa, with a generally sunshiney 

climate you won't ever be seeing a snowy layout from me unless 

I come across some on my very occasional travels :)

I used a couple of buttons tucked in under my layers, a black & white

 one peeking out there on the left & a brown paisley XL one on the

 right, as well as some brown crochet lace from Purple Pumpkin

 too, and a die-cut butterfly & resin rose.

These fabric covered buttons are incredibly versatile & with a small 

selection on hand you can almost always find one for every layout!

Personally I love the 'giant' XL buttons, the size seems to work better

 with the boldness of my pages.  The crochet lace is also lovely as it can 

be used to pretty things up as well as to add a grungy effect if pulled

 & frayed as I have done above.

Only 5 days to go until Christmas day!  

Wishing you all a blessed family time!!