First post, and looking for ideas

[ratsrcute]

Hi all,

I'm getting into digi-scrapping because I want to make an album to remember my favorite pet rat who recently passed away. His name is Nodin. I'm starting with just one page that can stand alone, which my parents will add to a family album. I thought I would upload a very rough thingy here and see what help I can get.

I'm looking for ideas for

- fonts

- decorative elements

- paper

What I want is a playful, spontaneous feel, that fits with a very cute, playful animal. I'd love to have cute drawings of animals as decorative elements, but I don't want them to look like a cartoon. So I might prefer leaves, swirls, and a natural elements instead. I really like "natural" if you know what I mean.

Here's an initial layout. This shows that I want the text "remembering Nodin" in the center and it shows some of the photos I've selected, and how I want some text to go with each picture. I have PSE 5 and Adobe Illustrator 7. I'm willing to buy some fonts and digital paper if I can find good stuff, but I don't want to spend a whole lot. Free things are best! (Actually, I definitely want to buy a font, because I see so many nice ones for sale, and they are only a few bucks.)

Thanks for your help!

[tape]

Awww, I love ratties! Nodin looks so cute. I'm sorry for your loss. *hugs*

For natural elements and swirls, check out Kim's Au Natural and Kim's Flowers kits at the store. Kits here are only $3.99 and there might even be a sale this Saturday A search at the store will get you many more options.

One of my favourite font sites is http://dafont.com/.

[Lauren]

Well he is cute - this kit comes to mind - I dont know if you were looking for something quite this cutesy but check this one out Mouse in the House, or Cat and Mouse

[Maikku]

Nodin was a beautiful rat very fluffy..... I'm very sorry for your loss. Lovely lo you have made of your beloved furbaby. I think you Nodin wouldlook lovely in Laurens new kit Fabulicious