Gecko Galz Freebie Digital Stamp and Christmas Tags

Hello Friends!!

I hope everyone is enjoying the Fall weather.  I've been spending lots of time camping the past couple weeks....and had my first sleeping outside in 22 degree F weather :0)  It was just a tad bit chilly...lol.

Leanne from Gecko Galz has given me this fun Reindeer Digital Stamp to share with you this month.

I thought I would play around with it just a little bit....before I head out for another campout tomorrow.  Should be a super fun campout!  Here is a tag Digital collage sheet that you are welcome to use in your personal projects.  

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs

Heather

Gecko Galz 5th Annual Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!

I want to welcome everyone to the thirteenth destination of

Gecko Galz 5th Annual Blog Hop

If you started here you might want to go back and start at the beginning at the Gecko Galz blog so you won’t miss anything!  

We have 14 AMAZING blogs for you to visit this weekend, each with some gorgeous projects created using the Gecko Galz exclusive blog hop collage sheets, that we are giving you for FREE! Each blog you visit will have another free Gecko Galz Collage sheet for you to grab, the one here is

"POST CARD FUN".

Here are a couple digital card fronts I have made with the free images above and other Gecko Galz products.

Another Digital Card Front

One more card front

Also make sure you collect all the “secret” words on each blog so at the end of the hop you can send in the phrase to enter our drawing for a wonderful treat. 

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 and a kit club pack each quarter!

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 all 14 words (one on each blog site except the home site) and at the end of the blog 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 November 2nd 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 29 of October and the 1^st of November and your name goes in again for a better chance of winning (each purchase you make that weekend gives you another chance to win) 

Your Secret Word is;

MORE

Now that you have it go to the next blog on the list below

Leanne Seed

Thank you for joining the hop and enjoy your free collage sheet and my samples

Autumn Colors with Gecko Galz

Hello Friends!!

 Today I would like to share with you a digital card front that I created using some fabulous images from Gecko Galz!!

It has been a REALLY LONG TIME since I have created anything digitally, and so I had a little time to play and this is what I came up with. I will have to say that I have missed playing with all the wonderful images that you can find at Gecko Galz.

Let me talk you through what I used to create my card front.

The Orange/Cream Polka Dot Digital Paper, Natural and Black Plaid paper, Brown paper as well as the strip of paper across the top are all from the Autumn Harvest Paper Pack.  

The Flowers, Key, horizontal strip across the bottom, circle frame (around the flower bottom right)  are all from this month's kit club:  La Boheme .  Of course I did go in and change colors and sizes and added text so they will look a little different (but these are all things you could do yourself).  

The sweet sparrow image is from the Fall into Nature Digital Collage Sheet.

Don't forget that we have a Design Team Call going on!!

You can find all the details at Gecko Galz here.

Thank you for visiting me today!!

Hugs!!

Heather

Halloween Tags Freebie Digital Collage Sheet

Hello Friends!!

I hope you have all had a nice Summer and are enjoying Autumn.

I have had a very busy summer between Boy Scouts and Tennis.

Today I have a freebie collage sheet that I have created with a freebie stamp from Gecko Galz!

I had a little time to be creative and came up with this simple Halloween Tag Digital Collage Sheet below.

Feel Free to Download it and use it in your personal tangible projects.

Please be sure to visit

the 

Gecko Galz Etsy Shop to see all of the wonderful 

Collage sheets that Leanne has to offer!

Hope you have a great day!

Hugs

Heather

Gecko Galz and Really Reasonable Ribbon Mother and Child Card

Hello Friends!! 

Today I would like to share with you a simple Mother and Child card that I created using fabulous goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon and Images from Gecko Galz.

Here is my card below

I used Edna Lace, Natural Faux Canvas and Pink Chevron Stripe were used across the base of the card at the top and Moss Green Micro Ribbon runs across the lower part of focal.  I used my Bow it All Tool to create the Champagne Organza Bow.  I topped off my Gecko Galz image with two Deep Ivory and One Baby Pink Mulberry Rose.  Below are a couple close ups of my card.

Top

Bottom

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Thank you for visiting us at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog today!

Hugs!!

Heather

Minion Fun Card at Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello Friends!!

I hope you are having a fabulous day!!

Today (Sunday) I am just getting back from another super fun campout with the Scout Troop.  This weekend we went canoeing!  It was awesome!  The kiddos and I and some of the adults talked about how we loved minions...so I found this image on line and just added some text to make it funny.  I created a card with it and of course used some goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon!

I used Tropic Checkerboard Satin, Delicate Stitched Aqua Satin and Coral Rose Swiss Dots from this month's Really Reasonable Ribbon Assortment.  I also used Moss Green Gingham, Watermelon Baker's Twine, Score Tape (hold my ribbons in place).and Tombow Foam Tabs from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs

Heather

Light Coral and Aqua Color Challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello Friends!!

It is time for a new Challenge at

 Really Reasonable Ribbon!

Coral and Aqua Ribbon or Trim Theme.

Here is my project below and you can hop on over to the RRR blog by following the link above to see all the other fabby inspiration pieces from the Design Team.

I used a couple ribbon's from this month's assortment!  I just love it!!   

I decided to alter a little journal that I picked up as a set of three from the Dollar Tree.  I added some of my digital paper to the cover, inside covers and back.  Then I used a couple different images from my etsy shop.

 Coral Buttons were tied with Cotton Candy Baker's Twine and I used it as my tie to keep the journal closed..  I also used Edna Lace for my binding cover,  I used the Satin Tropic, Scalloped edge Roses, Coral Satin with Grosgrain Edge, and Diamond Satin Light coral from this month's Ribbon Assortment.

I can't wait to see what you create and link up!

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs

Heather

April Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

Hello Friends!!

I am so excited to be participating in the

April Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop!!

Hopefully you are visiting me from Karen's Blog. 

If you are just joining the blog hop, then you will want to start at the 

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.

That way you can see what you can win, and not miss out on any of the Design Team's fabulous creations using this month's

Really Reasonable Ribbon Assortment!!
Here is a photo of the Ribbon Assortment below!!

I just love all the ribbons in Bonnie's 

"Aqua and Coral" Mix Assortment!!

I used some lovely ribbons and lace from this month's assortment.  I used the Theresa White Crochet,  Diamond Coral Satin, Diamond Aqua Satin,  Grosgrain Satin Coral, Tropic honeycomb satin,.  I have also used Cotton Candy Baker's Twine, Tombow Foam Tabs, Bow It All Tool, Baby Pink Mulberry Roses and Pink Baker's Twine.
The images are from Crafty Secrets.

I hope that you have been inspired to create some fabulous projects and do a little shopping and maybe get yourself some fabulous finds from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

**Next stop on the Hop**

Time to hop on over to Teresa's Blog see what she has created, and leave her a little love.

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs

Heather

Easter Blessings Card

Hello Friends!!

I hope you are having a fabby day!

Today I would like to share with you an Easter card that I created.  It is hard to believe that this Sunday will be Easter!  It kind of crept up on me this year :0)

I used a bunch of goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon!

I started out by cutting a piece of 8.5 by 11 inch paper in half to create my ivory cardstock base.  I then cut a piece of my floral digital paper to use as my background.  I layers the Edna Lace and then the aqua satin which I topped with  Baby Pink and Blue Mulberry Roses.  Tombow Foam Tabs were used to elevate my pink ticket base with Easter Blessings Focal.  I did the pink tag with layers of  Edna Lace and Celery gingham.  Topped with Pink Mulberry Roses, and  Cotton Candy Baker's Twine as well as light blue leaves and pink twine.  I also used pink lace and  pink twine at the bottom and top of the tag. Here is a close up below.

I hope you all have a wonderful Easter and enjoy the rest of your week.

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs

Heahter

Shabby Chic Easter Card

Hello Friends!!
Heather here and I hope you are having a fabby day!!
Today I am out with our Boy Scout Troop Camping (the whole weekend actually).
So I am sure I am having a fabby day...lol.

Today I would like to share with you a card that I put together using some of my Easter Digital images and fabulous goodies from Really Reasonable Ribbon!!

 I used my Bow it all Tool to create my Pink Salmon Seam Binding Bow at the top of my Card.  Tombow Foam Tabs were used to elevate my Large Easter Egg Images and Blue Tag image....which you can find in my Etsy here.  Pink Buttons were tied with Cotton Candy Baker's Twine. I used some lovely little spring colored Mulberry Roses in,Baby Blue Mulberry Roses  Lilac Roses and a Large Pink Wild Rose.  I love the blue leaves:0) (apparently they are out in the store at the moment so just search leaves...and you can see other colors). I just love LEAVES :0)  I also used some bits of Crochet Lace Light Orchid satin and Pink twine.

Here is a look at the card without the fabulous RRR goodies, well I did put the Edna lace on...but you get the idea.

 Here is is again, with the hidden tag exposed.  You can see how just adding some fabby ribbons and trims can really make your card!  You can find my Easter tags here.

Close up of the bottom goodies.

 The tag alone.

Thank you so much for visiting us at Really Reasonable Ribbon!!
Hugs
Heather

Bright Spring Colors and Ribbon Challenge

Hello Friends!!

It is time for a new Challenge at

 Really Reasonable Ribbon!

Bright Spring Colors with Ribbon or Trim Theme.

Here is my tag below and you can hop on over to the RRR blog by following the link above to see all the other fabby inspiration pieces from the Design Team.

I used my Bow it all Tool to create my Pink Salmon Seam Binding Bow at the top of my Tag.  Tombow Foam Tabs were used to elevate my Joyful Easter Image which you can find in my Etsy here.  Pink Buttons were tied with Cotton Candy Baker's Twine. I used some lovely little spring colored Mulberry Roses in Pink,Baby Blue Mulberry Roses  Baby Pink and a Large Pink Wild Rose in the lower left.  I love the lavendar leaves:0) (apparently they are out in the store at the moment so just search leaves...and you can see other colors). I just love LEAVES :0)  I also used some bits of Crochet Lace.

 At the bottom of my tag I used two ribbons from this month's assortment.  The pink flowers ribbon and aqua satin.  I also used a piece of my favorite Edna Lace.  I have many cute Easter Images in my Etsy shop that you could use on your tags you can find them here.

My base is a chipboard tag from Gina's Designs.  Then I have a doily then my Joyful Easter Image...and then one of my Medium Easter Eggs images.  I am very happy with how it turned out.  The background paper is one I designed as well and you can find it as part of a set here.

I can't wait to see what you create and link up!

Don't forget that I have a ANYTHING GOES theme going on with my challenge blog here....using my images. 

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs

Heather

Really Reasonable Ribbon March Spring Rainbow Blog Hop

Hello Friends!!

I am so excited to be participating in the

March Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop!!

Hopefully you are visiting me from Karen's Blog. 

If you are just joining the blog hop, then you will want to start at the 

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.

That way you can see what you can win, and not miss out on any of the Design Team's fabulous creations using this month's

Really Reasonable Ribbon Assortment!!
Here is a photo of the Ribbon Assortment below!!

I just love all the ribbons in Bonnie's 

"Spring Rainbow" Mix Assortment!!

I used the Sharon White Crochet Lace, Light Coral Delicate Stitched Satin and Daffodil Swirls Satin from this month's kit on my card as well as Cotton Candy Baker's Twine and Deep Ivory Mulberry Roses.

I created a standard size A2 Card base from one of my digital papers which you can find in my Etsy shop.  Then I used Tombow Foam Tabs to elevate my Yellow Rose Focal.  I tied a few buttons with Cotton Candy Baker's Twine and layered them on top of the Daffodil Swirls Satin 
(inked with Frayed Burlap) and Sharon White Crochet Lace.  
I used my Bow it all tool and Light Coral Delicate Stitched Satin to create the bow at the top of my card.
Here is a close up of the bottom.

Here is a close up of the top.  

I hope that you have been inspired to create some fabulous projects and do a little shopping and maybe get yourself some fabulous finds from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

**Next stop on the Hop**

Time to hop on over to Teresa's Blog see what she has created, and leave her a little love.

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs

Heather

Vintage Ladies in the Garden Card

Hello Friends!!

I hope you are having a Great Day!
I am hopefully having a great time in Texas at the
Gecko Galz Retreat.
Today I am sharing a card that I created for the
Gecko Galz: In the Garden Challenge
and 
Really Reasonable Ribbon:  Flowers & Ribbon Challenge.

I used this months Ephemera Set "In the Garden" by Gecko Galz.

I also used a floral Digital Paper pack that I designed.

which you can find in my Etsy here.
Of course Yummy Ribbons, Trims and Flowers from 
Really Reasonable Ribbon!!

I created a card base with ivory card stock.  I simply cut a sheet of 8.5 by 11 paper in half, to create two card bases.

I then cut my pink floral paper 4 1/8" by 5 3/8"

Then I cut a 2" strip of the cream and blue green script paper and placed it on my card.  

I layered the

I cut out the GG images, and used one of my papers behind the larger one to create a 1/8 inch matte, leaving a 1/2" matt at the bottom edge.  Candi Fix it Foam Pads were used to elevate it and the oval image.  I added a bit of Arianna Natural Crochet Lace then wrapped it with Cotton Candy Baker's Twine and tied a bow.  Then  I layered Light Celery 5/8" Crochet Lace, 5/8" Ivory Crochet Lace and Delicate Rose Pink Grosgrain.  
 Pink Leaves, Baby Pink Mulberry Roses,  Deep Ivory Mulberry Roses and Pink Mulberry Roses were also used on my large and small focal images.  Sandra Crochet lace and Oyster Baker's Twine are what I wrapped around the smaller oval image.

Above you can see how I used the mulberry flowers and added a piece of 1/4" Silver Gray Organza across the top of my card and created a double bow with my Bow it All tool.
A Close up

I Inked all the edges with Ranger's Frayed Burlap, and added bit of Arbor Glitter from Art Glitter.

Thank you for visiting!!
Hugs!!

Heather

New Challenge: Bits of Green

Hello Friends!!

I am getting ready to head to Texas for the Gecko Galz Retreat....

I am soooo excited!!

But before I go, I want to make sure you know that I have a new challenge going on over at the

My Artistic Challenge Blog

Our theme this time is 

Bits of Green

Here is a tag below that I have made for the challenge.

To create my tag I used my Green tag Bases, 

Irish Bingo Cards, Light Green St. Patrick's Day Stamp images, Cream Stamp bases, St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks & Bows and Shabby Pink and Green St Patrick's Day Tickets.

Really Reasonable Ribbon goodies: Celery Plaid, Grape Plaid, Apple Green Baker's Twine, 1/4" Natural Crochet Lace , Deep Ivory Mulberry Roses and Green & Purple Dots Grosgrain.

Hope on over to the Challenge Blog to see all the 

Inspiration Pieces from the Design Team and Winners from my last challenge!!

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs

Heather

St. Patrick's Day Tag and Vintage Ladies Spring Green Card Tutorial

Hello Friends!!
Today I would like to share with you a tag and Card that I have made using some fabby ribbons and trims from
Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Irish Tag

To create my tag I used my Purple tag Bases, 
Irish Bingo Cards, Light Green St. Patrick's Day Stamp images, Cream Stamp bases.

I used the Celery Plaid, Grape Satin, Purple Leaves, Lavender Seam binding, and Moss Green Seam Binding all from 
Really Reasonable Ribbon
 Paris and Jungle Art Glitters were used.


Vintage Green Ladies Card

Hidden tag removed

Supplies

Gecko Galz Pretty Victorians Digital Collage Sheet
Gecko Galz Vintage Tags
Vintage Spring Green Digital Papers
Micro Moss Green Gingham,  Moss Green Seam Binding, Moss Green Satin, Sandra White Crochet Lace, 1/4" Natural Crochet Lace , Deep Ivory Mulberry Roses and Solid Green Baker's Twine Ribbons and Trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
I used my Bow it All tool to create my bows.
Jungle Art Glitter

Tutorial 
Created my card base using a sheet of ivory cardstock.  Cut two pieces of paper from my spring green collection.  Then layered the ribbon across the center.

Layered two of my images together (glued together).  I cut a smaller piece of one of the green gingham papers from my set.

I glued the green gingham in place (all edges inked with frayed burlap distress ink).  I glued the two images above to another one of the Gecko Galz tags and placed the foam pads in place so that I was able to slide in the last (daisy) tag into place once my piece below is attached to the card base.

Below you can see how I added double bows made out of the gingham with my Bow it all tool to the tags.

 Removed the one tag so that I could add the glue and Jungle glitter.  I also added the lace in the top right corner with a button and green baker's twine.  I glued on a moss green seam binding double bow and deep ivory mulberry rose.  The crochet lace is tucked up under my focal piece.

One last look at the finished card.

Thank you for visiting!!

Hugs!!
Heather