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!!!

Sea Goddess

Today I get to share my June creations for Gecko Galz Sea Goddess theme.  This was such a fun theme!!!  I created this 12x12 layout  pulling in some Goddess of the Sea images, with fish camp images along with the goregous Mintay lighthouse chippie and Graphic 45 paper. 

I also had a blast creating the pop-up post card - which be making its way in the mail shortly, along with these fun sea themed cards.  Yes there is a wee bit of snark too. 

I wrapped it all up with an 8.5x11 layout that will likely become part of a 12x12 for my niece's calander.

I used the following sheets that can be found at https://www.etsy.com/shop/geckogalz:

Goddess of the Sea Collage Sheet

Nautical Mile Collage Sheet

Fish Camp 1 & 2

Seven Seas Card kit

Thanks for looking - remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon!!!!

Easter fun

Today I am sharing my April DT creations for Conjurers of Dreams.  I have some Easter fun for you.  

First up is the gift box I made by upcycling a perfume box.  The see-through lid is perfect to showcase the chocolate treasures that will fill it. 

And of course, if you have a gift box you always need a card to go with it!!!  Now to choose!!!

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

Yuletide Dreaming

 Today is my day to share my December DT project for Gecko Galz.  This year I decided to make my gift boxes so what better way to start than with this gorgeous Santa collage sheet. 

This metallic foil was perfect to showcase the Christmas Dreamland image.  I punched snowflakes out of the scraps, add bling and this little beauty was created. Then I used more of the images to create this art journal page, complete with more foil sknow flakes and free images from the newsletter.

I love these Santa images and could resist making a card with lots of sparkle.

My wall decor feautres free images from the newsletter and elements from stash.  I love how Santa and the little girl steal the show. 

I finished up with this quirky Christmas collage with this image from the Christmas Dreamland collection. 

Thank for stopping by - remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon.

Winter Critters

Today I am sharing my Winter Critter projects for Conjurer of Dreams. https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648 First up I created a 12x12 layout combining the winter barn with the majestic bucks Kim Rayko created for me as prize pack.

This was followed by 2 collages - 1 featuring the winter barn with the beautiful wolf and the other showcasing the steampunk polar bears.

For my exploding canvas I used the Vintage Blue Winter background with the filigree deer.

Of course my projects wouldn't be complete without cards - so I showcased the Forest Santa and the Steampunk polar bears!!

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

Enjoy!!!

October Christmas Challeges

 With October almost over, I had a chance to get a few challenges done over on the Gecko Galz blog.  https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com

First up is the Steampunk Challenge.  I made this mini canvas to showcase this beauty.

Next up the Christmas challenge.  For this card I added glossy accents and glitter to the latern lights to make them twinkle. 

Make sure to check out the blog challenges - new challenges each month.  Amazing free images and prizes.  Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon. 

Gecko Galz Tricks and Treats Blog Hop

 

Hello Everyone!

We want to welcome everyone to the

Gecko Galz 14th 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

"ICEY MAIDENS".

(Click Right on the image below to save)

 

Here are some of the projects I made with this amazing collge sheet. 

First ever exploded canvas

12x12 layout

Journal cover

Christmas decorations

Cards

Art Journal Page

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!

We have FIVE amazing prizes up for grabs:

·        First is a Gecko Galz Kit Club for 2025!

·        Second prize is a subscription to the Gecko Galz 2025 Card Topper Kits!

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

Fourth prize is a $25 shopping Spree!

·        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, one jewel it collection, Tin Toppers, and Card Toppers!

 

First of all, you will need to visit all 14

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 28th we will randomly draw the 4 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 25th 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 

Suzzane Franin

Carole Jones

Mia

Flights of Fancy

 Today I am up on the Gecko Galz blog https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com, with my creations for February's Flights of Fancy.  This was a fun theme that again took me outside of my creative box.  

First up is my altered canvas - a first for me.  I painted, stenciled and decorated and I am hooked!!!

Next is this beautiful steamgirl just waiting to take flight to see where the day may lead.

A girl can never have enough cards and these steamgirls are so beautiful I just had to.

My art journal page - love these girls. 

My mini album started as a Mintay's chippie bird cage album - lots of room for pictures.

Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to create like crazy and cut with wild abandon.  See you soon. 

Monthly Christmas Challenge

 Being a Christmas fanatic - I love that Gecko Galz has a monthly Christmas challenge.  This month's image lends itself beautifully to cards and tags!!!  Join the fun at https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

Here is my take on this month's image. 

January GG Card challenge

 Well I have had fun today creating - managed to get a few Gecko Galz challenges done. First the Gothic Challenge and now the January card challenge.

You can find the free image to create with and join the challenge at https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html.

Such a fun image - so perfect for a 5x7 card.  Enjoy!!!!

Winter Elegance DT Projects

December!!! There is so much much going on at Gecko Galz - you simply need to hope on over and check it out!!   https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/

Our December theme is Winter Elegance - as this is my favorite time of year I thoroughly enjoyed creating these projects.  So many beautiful images - thank you Gecko Galz.

First up is my mailbox - love the simple elegance of this!!!

Then I fussy cut elements to add to this cute sled and make an adorable ornament.

This layout is simply magical and I can't wait to use it.  

And then finally a few cards 

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

October Challenges at Gecko Galz

 Hello everyone!!! I had some fun today creating these two cards for the October Christmas Challenge and the October card challenge over at Gecko Galz.  There is still plenty of time for you to upload your creations:

https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/monthly-card-challenge.html

https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

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

September Christmas challenges at Gecko Galz

 Hello everyone.  Have you seen this month's Christmas image over at Gecko Galz?? So adorable, make sure to check it out and download so we can see your creations. 

http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/p/gecko-galz-monthly-christmas-challenge.html

I had fun pairing with with random scraps I had!!! Enjoy.