My November Samples for Gecko Galz

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today I am sharing my November samples, and my final post for Gecko Galz.  I'm very sad that I had to leave, but the stress of my current state of disorganization in every aspect of my life has forced me to put crafting aside for the time being.  I have so enjoyed being a part of this team and the lovely and talented group of ladies.  Thanks for looking!

Pin Up Girls Digital Collage Set

Altered Christmas Digital collage Sheets

Moonbeams Digital Collage Set

Please visit the Gecko Galz blog for a free digital stamp HERE.

The New Gecko Galz Challenge is Here!

Hi Crafty Friends!  I completely forgot that the first of the month came and went already.  Below is my sample for the November customer challenge "Deck The Halls".  Please visit the Gecko Galz Blog to see the samples created by all of our talented team members.  Join in the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree!  The only rule is to use at least one Gecko Galz image or background paper.

I created a Christmas ornament using a small paper mache heart that I picked up at Michael's ions ago.  I used mod podge to apply background music note paper from Gecko Galz, a bingo card, the vintage girl image, and the music note bow.  All images by Gecko galz.  I added trim around the edges, and a few details from my stash.  It was very quick and fun to create.  Thanks for looking!

Vintage Visions mini printable paper pack

Alter It digital collage sheet set

Little Christmas Icons digital collage set
Christmas Haberdashery collage sheet set

The Gecko Galz Annual Blog Hop is here!

Hello Everyone!

We want to welcome everyone to the

Gecko Galz 6th Annual Blog Hop

This is your Fourth stop on a wonderfully Wicked Blog Hop! 

We have 16 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! Each blog you visit will have another free Gecko Galz Collage sheet for you to down load, the one here is

"Cinema Sweethearts".

Also make sure you leave a message on each blog site you visit 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 FOUR amazing prizes up for grabs:

·        First is a Gecko Galz shopping spree for $100!

·        Second prize is a $50 Shopping spree with Gecko Galz.

·        Third 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 paper pack each quarter!

 This is a $100 value!

First of all, you will need to visit all 16 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.

This enters you in the contest. On October 31st we will randomly draw the 4 winners and email each of you, then we will post the winning names on the Gecko Galz blog site.

For an extra chance to win make a purchase from the GECKO GALZ ETSY STORE between the 27th of October and the 30^th 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) 

Please enjoy this free Gecko Galz Collage sheet

“Cinema Sweethearts”

Following are some samples using this collage sheet and other Gecko Galz products:

First up is an altered mini clipboard.  After painting the clipboard with white gesso, I covered it with Gecko Galz paper in a music note pattern.  I matted the image, printed out a quote and put it all together with a few other simple details.  The bingo card is also Gecko Galz.  Products links below:

Vintage Visions mini paper pack

Bingo Cards digital collage sheet

Next up I altered a cigar box.  I began by painting the box with gesso and white paint.  Along the sides I applied torn Tim Holtz tissue paper in random areas with matte Mod Podge.  I also did some random stamping and distress ink staining.  The top of the box is covered with Gecko Galz papers, and also some music sheet paper from my stash, both applied with matte Mod Podge.  I placed doilies and a Gecko Galz bingo card under my image, then added some white glittered roses by recollections.

Paper from the La Boheme digital craft kit

Bingo Cards digital collage sheet

Background paper is from the Wild Roses paper pack
Large rose is from the Ephemera Fun digital collage sheet

Background from Curiosity Shop digital background kit

Behind Door #1 digital collage sheet

Thanks for looking!

Now have fun visiting each Blog

Gecko Galz

Gerri Herbst

Barbara Bird

Nancy Smith

Lena Hermanson

Dana Tater

Michele Storms

Jackie Neal

Vicki Romaine

Margaret Ashby

Tracy Sagriff

Katie Lamb

Heather Hudson

Marilyn Hughes

Patti Fisher

Leanne Seed

If you did not start at the Gecko Galz Blog you might want to start there so you will not miss a thing!

My October samples for Gecko Galz

Hi Crafty Friends!  Below are the samples I created for Gecko Galz this month.  I absolutely love these images, and have linked the collage sheet below.  The cards were created with just some simple matting, and I added some leaves I created with a sizzix die, and with random scraps of Gecko Galz papers from my stash.  I love how the card turned out.  Please visit the Gecko Galz blog and pick up your free digital stamp HERE.

Autumn Days digital collage set

Hocus Pocus digital paper pack

Autumn Harvest digital paper pack

Thanks for looking!   Remember to join us for the annual Gecko Galz blog hop featuring free collage sheets at each members blog as well as the chance to win more free sheets.  The hop begins at the Gecko Galz blog and begins on October 27th through Oct. 31st.  Come join the fun!!

New Challenge at Gecko Galz!

Hi Crafty Friends!  It's time for the October challenge on the Gecko Galz blog!  Our theme this month is "Fall into Autumn".  Please visit the Gecko Galz Blog to see the samples created by all of our talented team members.  Join in the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree!  The only rule is to use at least one Gecko Galz image or background paper.  This can be one of the free images offered monthly on our Pinterest page, or from our annual blog hop each October.  Speaking of which....don't forget to join us for this year's hop!!  Details on the Gecko Galz blog.

Gecko Galz on Etsy

Autumn Days digital collage set

Autumn Harvest digital paper pack

Hocus Pocus digital paper pack

Thanks for looking!

My Gecko Galz Samples for September

Hi Crafty Friends!  These cards were so much fun and very simple to create using Gecko Galz collage sheets and printable papers.  I hope you enjoy them, and be sure to stop by the Gecko Galz blog every day for Design Team inspiration and free digital stamps too!

Hocus Pocus digital paper pack

Haunted Ephemera collage set

Little Witches domino collage set

Hocus Pocus digital paper pack

Boo-tiful Halloween collage set

Thanks for looking!

New Gecko Galz Challenge for September

Hi Crafty Friends!  It's time for a new challenge at Gecko Galz!  Please join us for our fun new challenge "Witching Hour"!  Below you will find my sample for our September challenge on the Gecko Galz blog.  Please visit the blog to see what the rest of the team has created.  We hope we can inspire you to enter for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at the Gecko Galz etsy store.  Thanks for looking!

Hocus Pocus digital paper pack
October Treats digital collage sheet
Wicked Words collage sheet set

My Gecko Galz Samples for August

Hi Crafty Friends!  Today I am sharing the samples I have created for Gecko Galz for the month of August.  As you can see, I was still feeling a little beachy.  I absolutely loved a recent mermaid collage sheet I got from Gecko Galz, and I just had to use some of the images.  Background papers are also Gecko Galz printables.  Please stop by the Gecko Galz Blog today and every day for a free digital stamp!

La Isla Bonita digital printable paper pack

Namaste digital printable paper pack

Merry Little Mermaids digital collage sheet

La Isla Bonita digital printable paper pack

Namaste digital printable paper pack

Merry Little Mermaids digital collage sheet

Beachy Jewels collage set

Thanks for looking!

New! Gecko Galz Challenge for August!

Hi Crafty Friends!  I just love our August theme, since I love anything related to the sand, sun, and surf.  Summer was always my favorite season growing up on the East coast, and later moving to the West coast.  I literally lived on one shore or the other until 2007 when I moved 70 miles inland to an almost desert climate.  Summer has since become my least favorite season.  This month I can relive those days in the sun through all the fun and beachy Gecko Galz images!  Please join us for our newest challenge "Taking it Nautical"!  Below you will find my sample for our August challenge on the Gecko Galz blog.  Please visit the blog to see what the rest of the team has created.  We hope we can inspire you to enter for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at the Gecko Galz etsy store.  Thanks for looking!

I created a 6 x 6 collage.  I began by printing out a beach background that was part of the Sea Side Splendor kit which I use over and over, the images are so awesome!  The ship was part of a collage sheet set that I fussy cut and applied to the background with dimensional tape.  The swimming lady was also part of a collage sheet set, and is also up on pop dots.  I added some texture paste and glitter around the edge of her body to cover the cut edges.  I also fussy cut the rock from another image, and added the little crab from my stash just for fun.  Thanks for looking!

Sea Side Splendor digital craft kit
Lets Get Nautical digital collage set
 Splish Splash digital collage set

My July Samples for Gecko Galz!

Hi Crafty Friends!  Today I am sharing the samples I have created for Gecko Galz for the month of July.  As you can see, I was feeling beachy.  I did a bit of fussy cutting from several of our collage sheets to embellish my samples.  Background papers are also Gecko Galz printables.  Some of the fussy cut images are from one of the digital kits available at our Etsy store.  The digital kits are so much fun!  I especially love the beach themed kit, containing so many printables to use over and over.  I have done my best to list and link all items that I used below each sample.   Please stop by the Gecko Galz Blog today and every day for a free digital stamp.

Seaside Splendor digital craft kit

Beachy Jewels collage set

Sea Side Snapshot collage sheet set

Sea Side Splendor digital craft kit

By The Shore digital collage sheet set

Beachy Jewels collage set

La Isla Bonita digital paper pack

By The Shore digital collage sheet set

Beachy Jewels collage set

La Isla Bonita digital paper pack

By The Shore digital collage sheet set

Thanks for looking!

Ge your FREE digital stamp HERE!