Craftlandia DT Challenge-Dec 2023 Penguins

 I made 3 cute Penguin Bookmarks using my own images

I layered my images on blue cardstock, then added a light blue ribbon.

A clear crystal embellishment on each penguin.

Jan 2024 Gecko Galz ATC Challenge-Starry Night

 

Have fun creating 1-3 ATCS using this month's free sheet. 

You can add your own embellishments.

Post your projects on the Gecko Galz blog to be eligible to win.

I will pick 1 winner at the end of Jan who will win a $25 shopping spree with Gecko Galz

Happy Creating!!

Winter Elegance-Dec Gecko Galz Monthly DT Challenge

 This month's Gecko Galz DT Challenge is

WINTER ELEGANCE

FOREST SANTA SHRINE

                 A 3d shrine using lots of resin pieces, faux snow + ice texture,

small resin deer I colored, + a wood base

Digitals used

Father Christmas Digital Set

Winter Animal Ornaments

                                   Paper + chipboard ornaments

I also used die cuts, glitter + mini snowflake buttons

Digitals Used

Cute Christmas Animals from Week 4 of the free sheets w purchase

Father Christmas Tag

                 
                               Die cuts, ribbon. burgundy pearl beads

Tag background is from 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/847640984/holiday-tag-craft-kit

Santa is from the new set-Father Christmas

Why not join the Challenges! head over to the Facebook GG group + join in on the fun!

Gecko Galz Christmas Tag Event-Day 5

THE ANNUAL GECKO GALZ CHRISTMAS TAG EVENT

Merry + Bright

For my tag I used 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/847640984/holiday-tag-craft-kit

The new Winter Magic Card Toppers set

Cardstock, mini pearls, bling ribbon, vintage lace + coordinating embellishments  

Gecko Galz Annual Christmas Tag Event-Day 15 Blue Father Christmas

 Day 15

of the Annual Gecko Galz Christmas Tag Event

Supplies Used

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/847640984/holiday-tag-craft-kit

Santa image from the new 

Father Christmas Digital Set

Gold lace, die cuts, emerald green stones, + vintage lace

Snowball Fun-Dec Gecko Galz ATC Challenge

This month's ATC Challenge for Gecko Galz is

SNOWBALL FUN 

Create 1 or more ATCS using the FREE image sheet below. You can add your own embellishments.

Then post them on the Gecko Galz blog for your chance to win a $25 Shopping Spree with GG

Can't wait to see your ATCS!!

I'm throwing the first one...🤣🤣

Gecko Galz Nov ATC Challenge-Spirit Animals

 

This month create a SPIRIT ANIMAL ATC for the Gecko Galz ATC Challenge

Using the FREE sheet below, make 1 or more atcs. You can use your own embellishments

Add your pics to either the album on the GG Facebook group or on the GG blog

November Gecko Galz DT Challenge-Victorian Fantasy

This month's theme is 

VICTORIAN FANTASY

I created 3 tins with this theme

QUEEN of the Night Tin Box 

 OF THE NIGHT METAL BOX

 A decorated metal cookie box.

I added a gothic gate ( my own design) in black resin floral frame

Red and black paper roses + black acrylic teardrops for decoration

The Victorian young girl in the beautiful blue gown is from this GG design sheet

ladies-in-blue-digital-collage-set

She has her hand up where a resin blackbird sits.

I gold waxed the embossed design on the top of the tin.

Added black + gold ribbon around the box with a red rose

Curiosities An altered Altoid Box.

This time a more playful Victorian design featuring a lady dressed in a white suit, and toadstools

I gessoed the box, then used green and expresso dye ink sprays on it to get a marbled look

I used pop dots to adhere the digital design sheet, then added moss and mini toadstools in each corner

Digital designed used

victorian-dreams-tin-toppers-collage

Victorian Steampunk Round Tin Box

A beautiful image of a Victorian Steampunk lady

I gessoed the tin, then when dry, I sprayed it with Brass + Expresso dye ink to get a vintage marble look

Added the image from this sheet

steam-fantasies-junk-journal-kit

I then colored a resin gear using dye sprays, and added a fancy silk red flower to match her dress

Red ribbon around the tin edge

Why not join the Gecko Galz Challenge !

13th Annual Gecko Galz Blog Hop

 

Hello Everyone!

We want to welcome everyone to the

Gecko Galz 13th Annual Blog Hop

 

This is our Tricks and Treats Blog Hop! 

We have 13 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

"WELCOME TO ATLANTIS".

(Click Right on the image below to save)

 

 

And here are some designs I did;

Atlantis 

Light Up Bottle

Altered Paintbrush

Canvas

Altered Frame

Light Up Journal

  

Tag

       

Altered Tin

Vase Card

 

 

Also make sure you leave a message on each blog site you visit, and follow
that design team member if you do not already. 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 2024!

·        Second prize is a $75 Shopping spree with Gecko Galz.

·        Third prize is a $50 shopping spree!

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, 2 ATC collections, A Sentiment pack each quarter, 1 Paper Pack each quarter, one jewel it collection, Tin Toppers, and Card Toppers!

 

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 at geckogalz2019@gmail.com.

This enters you in the give Away. On October 31st 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 26th of October and the 30th 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

Gail Hutchinson

Tanis Buckton

Susan Renshaw

Kelly Parker

 Marcia Caradinta

Carole Jones

Angela Fretwell

Gerri Herbst

Lesia Schnur

Leanne Seed

Gecko Galz Oct Challenge-Creepy Circus

 A very CREEPY CIRCUS has rolled into Gecko Galz

What spooky sideshows will we find???

My Creepy Circus has 3 shows

CREEPY CLOWNS

Supplies Used:

clowning-around

life-is-a-circus-digital-craft-kit

CREEPY KIDS

es-enfants-de-la-morte-digital-collage

jeepers-creepers-digital-collage-set?

FREAKSHOW

animal-whimsies-digital-collage-set

Join the fun and enter 

your own Creepy Circus projects on the Gecko Galz blog!

Gecko Galz Oct ATC Challenge-Decayed History

 This months ATC Challenge is

DECAYED HISTORY

Just in time for Halloween!

Create 1 or more ATCS using the FREE Sheet below

You can add your own embellishments

Post your project on the Gecko Galz blog or ATC Challenge album on Facebook

1 winner will receive a $25 shopping spree with Gecko Galz

Gecko Galz Sept ATC Challenge-Valiant Vikings

 VALIANT VIKINGS

Sept ATC Challenge for Gecko Galz

Create 1-3 or more ATCS using the FREE sheet you can download below

You MUST use the sheet images, but you can add your own embellishments

You have till Sept 28 to add your pics to either the Facebook album or the Gecko Galz blog

I will choose 1 winner you will receive a $25 GG shopping spree

Have fun!

Gecko Galz Sept Challenge-Natures Abundance

Another fun challenge from Gecko Galz

This month's theme is

NATURES ABUNDANCE

My 1st project is PUMPKIN QUEEN

Supplies used

1 wood pumpkin cutout

Autumn Queens sheet by Gecko Galz

Diecuts

Paper flowers

Raffia

Autumn Tri-Fold Card

Supplies used

Black 

Autumn Queens GG sheets

Natures Stained Glass Jewel it GG 

Black Dresden trim

SLEEPING BEAUTY TIN

Supplies used

Black altoid tin

Alcohol ink

Ribbon

Resin bird + tree branch

Paper flowers

GG Sleeping Beauties Tin Toppers sheet

Mini pumpkins

Metal frame

Moss

Hope you will join in for this months challenges!

Aug DT Gecko Galz Challenge-Beach Babes

 This months challenge on the Gecko Galz blog is 

BEACH BABES

ATCS

I had fun creating these using ATC backgrounds of old cars, road signs, + of course, beach babes!

Images from

Vintage Vehicles-July Free Sheet

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/605810264/pretty-little-pin-ups-collage-set

Road Signs-Creative Fabrica

BEACH BABES POSTCARDS

Fun postcards to use in journals, or send to a friend

Supplies Used

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/605810264/pretty-little-pin-ups-collage-set

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/900427586/pretty-little-postcards-digital-craf

SAY CHEESE

Sexy risqué redhead snapping a pic

All Occasion Greeting Card

Supplies Used

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/900427586/pretty-little-postcards-digital-craf?

Why not join in on the fun!

Here are the challenge for Aug

Gecko Galz Quarterly Challenge- My Witch Jar Fairys

 This is my entry for the Gecko Galz quarterly challenge. Theme is Fairy Jar

I created a Witch Jar

I colored a glass jar using Sepia alcohol ink. I love the vintage look it creates.

Moss around the bottom

I put more moss inside, then cut out the witch sisters from this sheet

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/847657006/the-witches-digital-collage-set 

 Added a witch broom, which I made from a thin dowel, raffia + ribbon, in between them

Adhered them to 2 tiny wood logs, which lets them sit on the moss

2 tiny toadstools on with side of the witches

Black plastic trees in the background, which are actually stems from black silk roses

The lid-I did a marble look in green alcohol ink. I like the creepy vibe it gives

Underneath the lid is a flat backed battery which is glued in place, for the green fairy lights inside the jar.

On the top of the lid is a resin cauldron with green bubbles 

Wrapped silk sari ribbon around the edge, with a bronze wicked witch stamping.

Happy Hauntings!

Aug ATC Challenge-Airship Pirates

 

                                         Ahoy my Steampunkers!

Have you ever flown the seas?

This months ATC challenge is

AIRSHIP PIRATES

Show us your creativity or walk the flying plank!

Create at least 1 ATC using the FREE sheet below

I will pick a winner on Aug 31. The winner will receive a $25 shopping spree with Gecko Galz

You MUST use the free sheet, but you can add your own embellishments

Now, where's my rum.....

July Gecko Galz DT Challenge-Safari Fever

 Ready to get on the WILD SIDE this month with Gecko Galz?

This months challenge is

SAFARI FEVER

This month I have created 3 projects

1. SNEAKY TIKI BAR TAG

Supplies Used:

Shipping Tag

Burlap

Tiki Image from 

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1479463986/surfing-safari-digital-junk-journal-kit

feathers

handmade quote

2. AFRICAN SHIELD

Supplies Used :

island-girl-paper-pack

wood dowels

twine

into-the-wilds-digital-collage-sheets

wild-things-digital-atc

safari-jewel-it-collection

3. WILD THING CARD

Supplies Used:

Black Cardstock

Filmstrip

safari-jewel-it-collection

gatsby-digital-paper-pack

into-the-wilds-digital-collage-sheets

Want to join in on the challenges?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/654948344560159