Nutcracker Dreams

Here are my November Gecko Galz design team projects.  These nutcrackers are so gorgeous and for the first two cards I used Mintay's round card base and the house card base. 

 

 

Of course, traditional bases were used too for more fun, festive cards.

Then I did two layouts that are headed for calendars!!!

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!! Thanks for stopping by. 

November challenges

 November 1st already!!! Blog Hop is over and now it is time for new challenges on the Gecko Galz Facebook page.  The nutcracker theme is so beautiful.  Can't wait to see what you make.  Remember create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!!!

2025 Gecko Galz Blog Hop

  Hello Everyone!

We want to welcome everyone to the
Gecko Galz 15th Annual Blog Hop
 
This is our Tricks and Treats Blog Hop! 
We have 14 AMAZING blogs for you to visit this weekend, each with some gorgeous projects created using the Gecko Galz collage sheets that we are giving you for FREE on each site! Each blog you visit will have a exclusive free Gecko Galz Collage sheet for you to download, the one here is
"Yee Haw Christmas”
(Click Right on the image below to save)

 

Also make sure you leave a message on each blog site you visit, and follow that design team member if you do not already and on the last blog there will be a phrase that you will email to us to be entered in our drawing for a wonderful treat pack.  So sit back, relax, take your time and enjoy the hop!

Here are a few things I made with this gorgeous sheet!!

A Christmas Clock - I have wanted one for years so I made one!!

12x12 layouts - which can be used as individual calenander pages or as a double page spread

Of course these cowboy Santas just had to be featured on Christmas cards.

And Christmas tags are always needed

We have SIX amazing prizes up for grabs:

·        First is a Gecko Galz Kit Club for 2026!

·        Second prize is a subscription to the Gecko Galz 2026 Card Topper Kits!

·        Third prize is a subscription to the 2026 Tin Topper Kits for 2025!

Fourth prize is a $25 shopping Spree!

Fifth prize is a Year of all of our Kit club kits!

·        And our Grand Prize ONE FULL YEAR of Gecko Galz PRODUCTS!!! This includes the 6 new collage sheets each quarter, a new stamp set each quarter, a new Craft Kit each quarter, a ATC collections, 1 Paper Pack each quarter, Tin Toppers, and Card Toppers!

 

First of all, you will need to visit all 15

blogs and leave a comment on each blog :) **This is important so we know you have been to all the blogs **. Collect the phrase at the end of the hop on the Fripperies and Butterflies site there will be a link to email the phrase to Gecko Galz at geckogalz2019@gmail.com.

This enters you in the give Away. On October 27th we will randomly draw the 6 winners and email each of you, then we will post the winning names  in our Newsletter on November 1st.

 

For an extra chance to win make a purchase from the GECKO GALZ ETSY STORE between the 23rd of October and the 27th of October and your name goes in again for a better chance of winning (each purchase you make that weekend gives you another chance to win) 

 

Now have fun visiting each Blog

 

Gecko Galz

Kim Rayko

Robin Francini

Julia Vasquez

Tanis Buckton

Susan Renshaw

Kelly Parker 

Kim Decker

Carole Jones

Mia

Gerri Herbst

Roni Johnson

Walter Zemrock

Sharron Rogers

Helene Huber

Leanne Seed

October Haunts

 Today I share my DT projects for Conjurer of Dreams.  October being the spooky month - it only seemed fitting our theme is Halloween Haunts.

Up first is my potions book.

Next I have a collage piece and an upcycled tile.  Both can be wall hangings, door decorations or decor. 

And finally a couple halloween cards to send to my spooky friends.

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon. 

Witching Hour

 Today I get to share my October DT Witching Hour DT creations for Gecko Galz.

This altered film strip is the start of my October calander page.

Then it is time for some Halloween cards....

Of course a tag was thrown into the mix

And finally a hanger for the door.

Thank you for stopping by.  I love reading your comments.  Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon. 

October Spooktacular

 Well it is October and the new challenges are up on the Gecko Galz Facebook page.  Come play with and share your inspiration!!!!

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!!!

Mintay Holly Jolly

 Oh my gosh do I love Mintay Papers and products!!! I have had so much fun creating with them of late!!!

Here are a few of my creations - enjoy!!!

For these first ones, I used the Mintay Glove card base, the Holly Jolly collection and some pieces from my stash.

Next I used the Mintay Round card base with the Holly Jolly Collection - two very different looks. 

 

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!!!

Steam Queens

Hello everyone, today I share my Steam Queen projects for Conjurer of Dreams.  In addition to the the theme we were challenged to come up with projects we don't normally do and the first two are things creations fall into this category. 

For this first one I altered an old piece of wooden art into a new paintbrush holder for my craftroom.

Next I tried my hand at creating a background oxides (a first) distress inks and stamps - it was fun!!! 

It was time for a new wall hanging for my craft room, so I repurposed an old backdrop, found all kinds of steampunk pieces in my stash and created this great wall art. 

I finished up with a couple of snarky cards - I can't wait until the people receiving them open them.

Thanks for stopping by.  Please leave a comment - I love to see what you have to say.

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!!

Tag Challenge

 Have you checked out the tag challenge over on the Conjurer of Dreams blog https://kimsconjurerofdreams.blogspot.com/?  Check out it out and grab this beautiful free image.  Here is my creation. 

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon. 

Fauna & Flora - GG September

Hello!!! Today I share my September DT projects for Gecko Galz.  The theme is fauna and flora so I created some fall treasures.  

First up is my double journal page - a first for me. 

Next up is a super cute page topper that will be added to a scrapbook layout soon.

Of course I had to make a collage with all the bits and pieces that were covering my craft table

And then I finished up with a few cards. 

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon. 

Sept 2025 GG Challenges

 Wow September already!!! That means new facebook challenges over on the Gecko Galz facebook page.

Make sure to check them out!!! Such a fun month ahead.  

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!!!

August Christmas Challenge

 Today I am sharing my entry into the Gecko Galz August Christmas Challenge.  There is still time to take part - just hop over to the blog https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/ to get your free images and enter the challenges.  I love this vintage Santa and now have a start on my Christmas cards.  Enjoy!!!

Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!!