Gecko Galz Retreat Creations

I had so much fun this weekend with the girls at the Gecko Galz Retreat in Texas!! I almost didn't make it out of the snow storm in Maryland, and my bag didn't show up until the middle of the night, but it was awesome!

Here are the projects I worked on:

Here is the tag I was working on for Heather's class. I finished it but forgot to take a picture. But I loved this pic with the watercolor spots that look like Lorax trees. 

Cards made during Leanbe's fabric class.

This frame was for a class as well, though Barbara gave us each the Friendship one as a gift.

Here is the kit I paid for.

This was the Altoid Tin challenge that we were to be prepared for. I used the butterflies from the collage sheet given to us.

Here are my best Galz! Penny won a free retreat for 4 in Louisiana so next year we are doing this again!!

It was great to be in Texas again (when it isn't hot) and hang with friends!!

Here are some pictures I found on the Gecko Galz Pinterest Board from the Retreat:

 Here are the winners of the Altoid Tin Challenge. My BFF Penny is the one in the middle.

 Here is my BFF Barbara, with her crown as we did a crown fashion show.

I made mine in a few minutes so I could join in the fun!

Here is the whole gang from the retreat. Leanne, the owner of Gecko Galz, is front and center.

Here is Heather in her borrowed crown!!

I won one of the drawings, for the beautiful necklace! Love it!

It was a great weekend!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Let it Snow Card for Gecko Galz Cross Promotion

Here is a little something I made for the Gecko Galz Cross Promtion with Robyn Gough! I loved the background paper she had, an aqua woodgrain pattern, very wintery!

Head over to the Gecko Galz Blog for info on how to make this!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Geisha Card

This month Gecko Galz has some awesome Japanese images to use! I loved the blue and orange color combo of the paper and the mountain image, and luckily there was the perfect Geisha to match! I added a bit of glitter glue to some sparkle. So head over to Gecko Galz and see the new products!

Geisha Thank You Card

Ivory Cardstock - Recollections
Gecko Galz Paper - Mori Girl
Gecko Galz Images - Japanese Traditions College Sheet Set
Metal Ribbon - Recollections
Pen - Slick Writer
Glitter Glue - Studio G
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Happy Father's Day!

Here is a simple card I made from last month's new Gecko Galz Classic Cars Collage Sheet Set. I knew it was done, but after all the flowers, glitter, and ribbon I use, it feels so bare! But it is perfect for my classic old man! Love ya Dad!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Father's Day!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Patriotic Rays Card - Gecko Galz Sample

Another sample from Gecko Galz this month, a card using an image from the Little Miss Firecracker Collage Sheet Set. I saw a tutorial for a card using rays on Pinterest, HERE, and knew I needed to try it with my patriotic leftovers.

After putting on the rays, I added the glitter ribbon, felt star, sequins, vintage image, and sentiment. Very easy to make and useful for many themes.

I am linking this to the following challenges:

DL.ART Thankful Thursday #133 Red, White and Blue challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Geisha Girls Swap Art

I joined in the swap this month over at Blissfull Art Swap on Yahoo. The theme was Oriental, and we had to create a card, a tag or ATC, and some destash. Here are my creations:

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Gecko Galz Sample - For the Bride Card

I have a wedding to attend next month and I am pretty sure there will be a small shower beforehand so I whipped up this card so that I am prepared.

For the Bride Card 

Supplies:

Background Image - Gecko Galz Floral Symphony Paper Pack

Lady Image - Gecko Galz Spring Beauties Collage Set

Cardstock - Recollections

Stamp - Stampin' Up

Lace - stash

Crystals - stash

Pink Lace - Recollections

Pink Rick Rack - Wright's

Flowers - stash

Glitter Heart - Making Memories

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Ink - Distress Ink Black Soot

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Gecko Galz Sample - Sweet Card

The products from Gecko Galz this month were so pretty and a joy to work with! I was able to make a lot with them, so stay tuned this month for lots of ideas on how to use them!

Sweet Card

Supplies:

White Cardstock - Recollections

Background Image - Gecko Galz Floral Symphony Paper Pack

Doily - Stash

Pearls - Michael's

Pink Rhinestones - Recollections

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Label - Martha Stewart

Crochet Lace - Recollections

Flower Images - Gecko Galz Floral Symphony Paper Pack and Gecko Galz Pretty Petals Collage Sheet Set

Lady Image - Gecko Galz Spring Beauties Collage Set

Lace - stash

Sweet Stamp - Stampin' Up

Ink - Distress Ink Black Soot

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Gecko Galz Sample - So Sorry Card

Recently the Granny of my BFF passed away and I wanted to send a card. She was a special lady, I had spent time at her home when I was in high school with my friend. She reminded me so much of my own Grandma, who recently passed as well. I think part of me is still so sad and upset that this passing hit me hard. Especially since they both passed from Dementia.

So Sorry Card

Supplies:

White Cardstock - Recollections

Flower Image - Gecko Galz Pretty Petals Collage Set

Pink Crochet Lace - Recollections

Stamp - Stampin' Up

Ink - Distress Ink Black Soot
Pearls - Michael's

Wood grain Paper - American Crafts

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Rest In Peace Granny and Grandma!

You were both so loved! We will remember you and miss you every day!

Jess

More Mother's Day Love

Today my friend and fellow Gecko Galz Design Team member, Heather,  posted an awesome tutorial and a link to a free Mother's Day collage sheet that she created for Graphics Fairy. One of the images was already in my files to use since I had visited GF the night before, so it was perfect that Heather had created a coordinated set to use. Her sets are perfect because you get everything you need image-wise to make a beautiful project. Check out her Etsy store HERE.

So with her collage sheet, I was able to make a card and a bookmark, both for my mom this year. I will laminate the bookmark before I send it to her. You never know what bits of glue may be stuck on the front or back of it, so to protect the book, it would be best to seal it.

Mother's Day Card Supplies:

Cream Cardstock - Recollections

Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy & Black Soot

Background, Image, and words - Heather A. Hudson

Doily - stash

Yellow Crochet Lace - Michael's

Twine - stash

Glitter glue - Studio G

Pearls - Michael's

Love You Bookmark Supplies:

Background, Image of Girl, and Blank Label - Heather A. Hudson

Washi Tape - Scotch

Doily - stash

Sentiment - Stampin' Up

Ink - Brushed Corduroy and Black Soot

Pink Rick Rack - Wright's

Glitter Glue - Studio G

I will be entering the card into Heather's challenge on her blog My Artistic Adventures, as well as the Mother's Day Challenge on the Gecko Galz Papercrafting Challenge Facebook Group.

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Mother's Day Cards

There are some beautiful images from Gecko Galz this month celebrating the mother/child bond. I love th Sweet Mommy collage sheet set.

A Mother's Love Card

Supplies:

Sewing Pattern Paper - American Crafts

Floral Pattern Paper - Basic Grey

Thread - stash

Doily - stash

Pom Pom Ribbon - Darice

Flowers - Michael's

Lace - stash

Button - stash

Roses Ad Image - Gecko Galz April Colors Collage Sheet

Mother and Daughter Image - Gecko Galz Sweet Mommy Collage Sheet Set

Blue Label - K&Co

White bird label - Making Memories

Pearls - Michael's

Letters - Making Memories, Authentique, Simple Stories

Ink - DI Brushed Corduroy

For Mother Card

Supplies:

Pattern Paper - Basic Grey and Making Memories
Bingo Card - Recollections
Doily - stash
Lace Trim and twine - Really Reasonable Ribbon and stash
Glitter Glue - Studio G
Pearls - Michael's
Ink - DI Brushed Corduroy
Mother and Child Image - Gecko Galz Sweet Mommy Collage Set
Kraft Labels - Target
Letter Stamps - Hampton Art

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Easter Greetings Card

It has been a while since I have worked on my artwork. The move from Hawaii to Maryland via Michigan and Indiana for the holidays, was long and exhausting! We left the island on December 21st, and moved into our new home February 7th. And you know how much unpacking gets done with a 3 year old and 5 year old around?? So only essentials at first. 

Now, while many boxes are still taped up, I have enough to play and re-enter my position on the Gecko Galz Design Team! They have been so understanding of my situation!

This card was made using a new March collage sheet, Little Chickadee. I watched Sesame Street the other day and they were learning about different birds, one being the chickadee. They even explained how they were named, mimicking their sound, chick-a-dee-dee-dee. I have had that in my head ever since! So when I saw this set, though it is of baby chickens, not chickadees, I had to use it! Too cute!

Easter Greetings Card

Supplies:

Cut out card - Studio G

Doily - stash

Green Washi Tape - Bella Blvd

Yellow Pom Pom trim - Darice

Pearls - Michael's

Twine - stash

Purple flowers - Michael's

Label - Martha Stewart

Ink - DI Black Soot

Letter Stamps - Hampton Art

Chicks Image - Gecko Galz My Little Chickadee Collage Sheet

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

November is Here!

Time has been flying for us as we get ready to leave Hawaii for good. And even though it doesn't feel like Autumn here, I am in full Autumn crafting mode. So here is a little something I made last month for Gecko Galz, a Thanksgiving card with one of my favorite images.

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Gecko Galz August Spotlight

Every month Gecko Galz offers free digital art images and a member of the design team create a few projects with them as a spotlight. This month was my turn and here are my projects using the freebies.

Be sure to head over to Gecko Galz for these freebies!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Gecko Galz May Samples

Here are my samples for the new collage sets from Gecko Galz. I love the sets, lots of variety.

The first is a simple card, with a not so simple image. When I was browsing the card section at the store, several tulle covered cards caught my eye. The images under the tulle were simple, accented with glitter glue. I loved the look and had to recreate it with the bird image in the Spring Time Collection.

Thinking of You Card

Supplies:

Paper - Crate Paper
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Zig Pen
Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Tulle - stash
Thread - DMC
Glitter Glues - Studio G and Stickles
Image - Gecko Galz Spring Time Collection

Another item I created using new collage sets from Gecko Galz was for a swap transforming TP rolls. I decided to make mine into a mussy tussy.  I personalized each for the recipient. I just love how they turned out! 

Pixie Mussy Tussy

Supplies:

Images - Gecko Galz Pixie Children Collection, Time Flies Collection, Game Time Collection, and Butterfly Wings Collection

TP roll
Paper - Glitz Designs
Trims/Lace/Twine - stash and Really Reasonable Ribbon
Doily - Jo Anne Fabrics
Flowers - Ben Franklin's Crafts
Thread - stash (thrift store find)
Pearls - stash (thrift store find)
Moss - stash (salvaged from damaged wreath)
Leaves - Ben Franklin Crafts
Toadstool - AlphaStamps
Curly Sprigs - left over stems curled around pen
Tulle - Scrapbook Clubhouse Hawaii
Glitter Glue
Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Glossy Accents
Scor Tape
Pins - Tim Holtz
Scrabble Tiles - stash (thrift store find)
Burlap - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Sewing pins - stash
Sentiment stamp - Stampin' Up
Aleene's Glue

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Happy St. Patrick's Day Card

Here is a little something I made for St. Patrick's Day and a couple of challenges out there. I cannot remember where I got the embossed gold paper. I have had it for a while. I cut that to the size of the card, fussy cut the images, then just layered everything together.

Hope everyone had a lucky day!

Challenges:

Gecko Galz Yahoo Group - March Color Challenge
Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Luck of the Irish Challenge
Everyday Is An Occasion Sunday (Fun)day 7
Papercraft Star Challenge 136 - Green

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Valentine for Gecko Galz

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! Gecko Galz is featuring another Valentine Card that I made today, so please go check it out and the sale that goes with it!

 Supplies:

Cardstock - Stash
Script Stamp - Stampin' Up
Vintage Image - Gecko Galz
Bingo Card - Gecko Galz
Doily - Wilton
Pink Ric Rac - Wright's
Red Crochet Lace - Recollections
White lace - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Ink - Distress Ink Black Soot
Twine - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Felt Hearts - Stash
Gold Cherub - Stash
White corners - Stash
Rhinestones - Martha Stewart
Scor-Tape
Aleene's Tacky Glue

Instructions:

First I stamped my script onto the card with black ink.  Let dry.  Apply 1/8 inch Scor-Tape around card and adhere ric rac and corners. Add jewels to corners.  Lightly ink doily and images.  Adhere doily, then add twine. Figure out placement of images and add crochet laces then images.  Adhere hearts then cherub.

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Love Birds Card

Click here for the Purple Valentine Blog Hop post!

Click here for the Pinterest Party post!

Here is a 4th sample for this month's products at Gecko Galz.  I received the flowers in a swap from Kim over at artJOYstuff, and I just had to use them.  They are a bit unconventional in color for a Valentine, but that is why I loved them.

Supplies:

Papers - Gecko Galz
Pearls - Nicole
Heart Doily - Wilton
Flowers - Prima via artJOYstuff
Crochet Lace - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Birds - Gecko Galz
Banner image - Graphics Fairy
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Pens - Stampin' Up
Glossy Accents

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Loads of Love

Lately I have been all shabby chic, all the time.  But I wanted to get back to basics, make a clean and simple Valentine card.  I pulled out my Loads of Love stamps from Stampin' Up, which I bought 2nd hand from a former consultant.  I have always wanted this set but it was down on my wish list so I never got to it.  I thought it would be great to bring this set back by using it in a more trendy way than before.

I used a white card, stamped the truck in black, stamped the hearts in red, stamped some extra hearts to cut out, used some glitter glue on one heart, then tied some twine around it.  Voila! I love the simplicity of this card.  I can't wait to play with this set some more, finding new ways to make it current.  Are there any old stamp sets you would like to revive?

Supplies:

White cardstock - stash
Black Ink - Distress Ink Black Soot
Red Ink - Distress Ink Fired Brick
Glitter Glue - Studio G
Black and White twine - from stash

Linking up to these challenges:

The Pink Elephant - Hearts TPE184
Paper Issues Fawning Over You
Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Go Red/Hearts

Enjoy!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Smell the Roses Card

Here is my sample for Gecko Galz February Products. I was looking around online for inspiration and decided to use some of the shabby chic elements in this month's goodies. The colors were so soft and dreamy, and this image of the little girl... I loved how they all went together.

First, I printed the background paper on cardstock to the size of my card. I inked the edges of all my paper elements, the background paper, the BINGO card, the label, and the child. I applied glitter glue to the flowers and leaves to accent the darker colors. I also applied it to the roses on the label, the cut roses on the lace, and the roses the child is holding. Let dry.  Next, write or print your sentiment.  Add glitter glue to the edges and let dry.  Once dry, layer pieces onto card: background, BINGO card, label, pearls, girl (add pop dots for dimension and to get above the pearls). Add adhesive tape to bottom of card and adhere lace in a ruffle.  Add cut roses on top of lace with pop dots and some glue.  Add photo corners, sentiment, and butterflies.

Supplies:

Background from Gecko Galz Pocket Full of Poseys Paper Pack, Ring Around the Rosey
Bingo Card from Gecko Galz Bits & Pieces Collection
Label and Roses from Gecko Galz Vintage Labels Collection
Image of child from Gecko Galz Children's Hour Collection
Pearl Florish - Zva Creative
Butterflies - Bead
Photo Corners - Martha Stewart
Lace - from stash
Glitter Glue from Sulyn Industries and Stickles
Pen from Stampin' Up
Distress Ink Brushed Corderoy

I am linking this to the Lots of Layers #46 Challenge over at Sugar Creek Hollow. I love their blog, which a fellow Gecko Galz Design Team member introduced me to.  Thanks Heather!

I am also linking this to the Simon Says Challenge for Anything Goes.  Love when they are open like that!

Enjoy!

Happy Scrappy Savings!
Jess