October = the Month of Birthdays!!!

I don't know about you,
but the month of October is the month of birthdays
around my household.
We have a total of 6 that we actually celebrate
and a couple more that I, personally, acknowledge.
What about you?
Which is the busiest birthday month for you?
So, after all my card-making this weekend,
I realized I didn't make a single birthday card.
What a shame!!
That meant I needed to make some:)
So, I gladly used the current 2 Sketches 4 U - Kazan's Sketch #10
for this card for my brother in KY.
Don't know if you can tell, but it's a number 32.
He should love the colors,
being a Gator fan & all (poor thing)
& I didn't even plan that!!

Now this card is another story.
I originally did this one first for Kazan's sketch.
But when I got finished,
I wasn't seeing it......how 'bout you?
Ya seein' it?
Didn't think so.
Anyway, it's for my niece,
who is turning 4.........of course.
And my youngest will also be turning 4,
so I made another just like it for her!!

This last card is for my dad using Christine's Sketch.
Since he's my dad,
I'm entitled to make a card like this for him.
Besides, my family has a history of "funny" cards.
I realize it's plain,
but I'm happy I used the new Cosmo Cricket papers.
I'm really not "feelin'" these papers,
but they seemed to work for this card.

And I'm not done.
Oh darn:)
I have one more to make for another niece.
I actually have one I could use,
but why when I could always make another!!

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Sketch This 68 & Triple the Sketch 26

How I've managed to get so much done this weekend?
I will never know, but I'm not complaining:)
I squeaked in making cards with Sketch This 68.
Another Cosmo Cricket card to match the set.

And a card using Triple the Sketch 26.
Last card in this set.

And to think I have 8 birthdays in October?
Why didn't I make any birthday cards?
*sigh*

A very productive weekend....................

I ended up with an extremely productive weekend.
Not only with my scrapping, but with household chores & family.
How I managed that.................who knows,
but it makes me happy.

The first card I have to show is one I made using Carla's Card Tutorial.
Most of you know I make tons of cards, so why a tutorial?
Well, I admire so many people's work
& often wonder what their tips, tricks & secrets are.
Not that Carla shared any "secrets," but I appreciate her doing the tutorial.

The biggest thing I learned from her tutorial
is how she ties the black twine around the bow
BEFORE adhering the bow.
I had always adhered my bow
& then used glue or a pop dot to adhere my layered buttons.
A great step that will save me on adhesive:)
So, here's my card & I'm really happy with it.

Before tackling the cards,
I was still in my "layout" mode & did 2 layouts.
The first using Sketch This 68.
I needed a sketch like this for these 2 odd pictures.
Might be hard to tell, but my oldest is dressing my youngest
in baby doll clothes!!
The 2nd picture shows my cute fabric covered button I made.
I bought some of the cutest Japanese fabric from the ButtonBoutique.
& immediately went to work making me some buttons!

For this last layout I used Triple the Sketch 26.
I got these Glitz papers from Label Tulip,
and boy were they GENEROUS!!!
I ordered a couple of add-ons this month
and I got TONS of Glitz paper & rhinestones & alpha stickers.
So, I hand-cut the pink designs out for this layout,
and used some Pressed Petal letters I've had forever!!

This last card is just an extra I made
after doing Carla's tutorial & Christine's sketch challenge.
I now have another set to add to my stash.

And I think that's about all.
I am hoping to make a few more things tonight,
but I'm really tired from my weekend:)
I hope you all have a fabulous Monday!

Christine's 20,000 Blog Post Sketch

Found this blog through 2 Sketches 4 U
and she had this sketch posted.
If you get a chance,
check out her totally cute tutorial for a purse/bag thingie.
I ordered some Basic Grey bookplates
and as soon as they arrive,
I'll be making mine:)
In the meantime, I managed to make one card with the sketch.

I have more things to post,
so I'll do that in another post.

Pink Sketch #6 & Pencil Lines 103

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend?
We are.
The weather is absolutely beautiful!!
Here in sunny Florida, we consider the weather to be beautiful,
as long as there is NO humidity.
It's still hot,
but with no humidity......................WOW!!!
What a difference it makes.

So, I packed up the card-making for a bit.
I've been itching to play with some kits I received,
plus I went shopping & bought a few goodies,
so I've been making some layouts.

This first is for Pink Sketches #6.
At first, you might not see the sketch,
but instead of my photos going vertically,
I positioned them horizontially
and hopefully you see the rest.
I really did try to tilt my photos at first,
but the "clean-line" scrapper in me wouldn't let it happen:)
The rub-on flourishes are by Prima,
and can I just say how wonderful they are?
I actually didn't even have to use a rubbing tool.
I put them on the paper, rubbed over the image w/my fingers
and that was it!!

This 2nd layout is using Pencil Lines 103 sketch.
Not only do I adore these pics of my brother & my neice,
but I love these colors together.
I got the Prima flourish rhinestones in a kit.
I would never have bought them, as I think they're a bit pricey,
but let me just say I LOVE them!!!

I'm throwing this last one in,
as a "Yes, I can scrap without a sketch." layout:)
Love the vintage feel & look to this one.

And that's all I have for now.
Ashlyn has been at birthday parties all day.
3 to be exact!!!
So, I'm nursing a 2-day migraine,
while Camryn is coloring & doing puzzles.
Hoping to do more scrapping sometime this weekend,
but I think the outdoors might win us over!!