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

4th Annual Gecko Galz Blog Hop

Hello Everyone!

I want to welcome everyone to the 11th destination of

Gecko Galz 4th 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 21 AMAZING blogs for you to visit this weekend, each with some gorgeous projects created using the Gecko Galz collage images, that we are giving you for FREE! Each blog you visit will have another free Gecko Galz Collage sheet for you to download. 

The one here is

"HALLOWEEN NIGHT."

Also make sure you collect all of 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 the Kit Club for each month for an entire year. These are exclusive sets for club members which include a paper set, stamp set, and collage images in each set! That is 12 different sets! This is a $144 value!

       Second prize is the monthly collage sets for an entire year! Each month you will receive all 4 sets absolutely FREE! This is a $96 value.

        Third prize is all of the individual collage sheets each month for a year, this includes the Jewel It sheets! This is a $90 value!

       And our Grand Prize, ONE FULL YEAR of Gecko Galz PRODUCTS!!! That will the Kit Club Set, 4 individual collage sheets, Jewel It set and 4 collage sets each month for the entire year! This is a prize worth $330!

Read on to learn how you can win!

First of all, you will need to visit all of the 21 blogs and leave a comment on each blog. :) This is important so we know you have been to all the blogs. 

Collect all 20 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 3rd 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 site 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:

WILL

Please enjoy this free Gecko Galz Collage sheet

“Halloween Night”

 as well as the samples I have made using the images!

(Just click on the picture for link to full size sheet)

 "Halloween Kitty"
Supplies:
Echo Park paper
Gecko Galz images
Dritz eyelets
Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Misc. Ribbon.

 "Ladies of Halloween" Banner
Supplies:

Echo Park paper
Dritz eyelets
Gecko Galz images
May Arts Ribbon
Basic Grey Ribbon
Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink

"Midnight Hour" Tag
Supplies:

Gecko Galz Image
Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Misc. Transperancy
Daisy D's words
Glimmer Mist
Basic Grey Ribbon
Harlequin Stencil Retro Art Cafe

If you missed checking out one of the blogs or want to go through them again here is the rotation

Here is the Blog Hop Rotation

Sharon Rogers

Joan Liddle

Vicki Romain

Jules Eickmeier

Patti Fisher

Heather Hudson

Diane Bove

Yvonne Garner

Michele Storm

Jessica Moore

Helene Huber

Terri Burnette

Lisette Baker

Barbara Bird

Gerri Herbst

Amanda Phillips

Carol Salisbury

Wendy Waldorf

Leanne Seed 

Enjoy the Blog Hop! 

Happy Scrappy Savings! 

Jess

Upcoming Blog Hop

It is almost that time of year again! Get ready for the 4th Annual Gecko Galz Blog Hop! There are freebies on each blog (20 of them!!), as well as a chance to win some awesome prizes! 

So be sure to mark your calendars and join us on October 30th - November 2nd for some awesome inspiration and fun!

See you then!

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

Gecko Galz and Itkupilli Cross Promotion

Gecko Galz has teamed up with Itkupilli this month! They have stunning images! Head over to Gecko Galz to see more projects as well as the supply list and instructions for my card!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Mermaids Ahoy!

Mermaids Ahoy! July was all about the mermaids! I made the tags for a swap over at the Gecko Galz Facebook Page, and the wall hanging is for my daughter. She LOVES mermaids! Head over to Gecko Galz to see the new products featuring shells and mermaids!

 Supplies:

Mermaid Tags

Background of tags - Gecko Galz La Isla Bonita Paper Pack
Mermaid Images - Gecko Galz Merry Little Mermaids Individual Sheet
Shell Images and Sentiment - Gecko Galz She Sells Sea Shells Individual Sheet
Gold Lace - stash
Gold Seam Binding - stash
Flowers - Michael's
Glitter Glue - Studio G
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Gold Eyelets - stash

Supplies:

Mermaid Wall Hanging

Wood Frame - Michael's
Blue Paint - Deco
Glitter Glue - Studio G
Image - Gecko Galz Merry Little Mermaids Individual Sheet
Twine - stash
Ribbon - May Arts
Rhinestones - Michael's
Flower - stash
Shell Charm - stash

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Mad Tea Party and GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to my blog! And welcome to the 7th Annual Mad Tea Party sponsored by A Fanciful Twist.

It is my first year participating, very exciting! I wasn't able to implement all of my plans for the day, due to hubby spraining his ankle badly this week, but I wanted to share a wonderful little banner I made for the Gecko Galz Cross Promotion event with A Wild Abandon. Check out Gecko Galz for more pieces created using products from these wonderful companies!











And be sure to check out the giveaway at the end of this post to celebrate this day!

Mad Tea Party Banner by Jess Moore

Paper - With Wild Abandon Digital Papers
Label Frame - With Wild Abandon Digital Image
Alice Images - Gecko Galz Mad Hatter Digital Stamps
Watercolor Pencils - Prismacolor
Glitter glue - Studio G
Cardstock - Recollections
Metal Bows - Recollections
Letter Stamps - Hampton Art
Inks - Distress Ink Colors Brushed Corduroy and Black Soot
Flowers - Prima
Ruffle - Making Memories
Pop Dots - Michael's

Instructions:

Cut banner pieces and ink edges. Glue metal bows on. Color Alice images with pencils, fussy cut out, and add glitter glue. Let dry. Glue lace onto banner pieces, leaving extra at each end to hang. Fussy cut label image. Ink edges. Stamp words, cut, ink, and add to label. Using pop dots, add Alice images to banner pieces. Glue rosette ruffle to back top. Add flowers to front. Use pop dots to adhere label to banner pieces. Be sure all is dry, then hang. Makes a great piece for a tea party!

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Now down to the fun stuff!!  I have a zip file of digital stamps to giveaway from Gecko Galz, the Mad Hatter Digital Stamp Set. Just leave a comment on this post and follow my blog. I will choose a random comment and announce the winner on Monday!

Now, comment away, and please head over to A Fanciful Twist for the list of partygoers so that you can visit and see all of the wonderful Mad Tea Parties going on out there in blog land!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Little Miss Firecracker Banner - Gecko Galz Sample

I have been bitten by the patriotic bug. I have been creating tons of things, all USA! My mantel is looking awesome, and as soon as I hang up my Patriotic Printer's Tray, I will be posting about it.

The new products from Gecko Galz this month are awesome! I really loved the Little Miss Firecracker Collage Sheet Set, featuring patriotic ladies. I made a mini banner featuring a few of my favorites. This is a simple way to make holiday decor from our collage sheets, and can be done with any theme.

Simply cut out your images, and ink them. Punch holes in the corners and add eyelets. I do that so as not to tear the paper when tying knots. Then take a piece of ribbon and connect each image, adding more ribbon before tying. So only one ribbon is in the holes but three are there. Then add some twine on the end images with loops at the ends for hanging. Easy!

Be sure to check out the other members of the Gecko Galz Design Team for more inspiration!

I am linking this to the following challenges:

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

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

Gecko Galz and OpticIllusions Cross Promotion - Patriotic Printer's Tray

This month over at Gecko Galz, we are pairing up with OpticIllusions, and the GG Design Team made wonderful projects using their products along with those from Gecko Galz.

I have been in a Patriotic mood since before Memorial Day and decided to use the new patriotic GG products with OpticIllusions to make a Pariotic Printer's Tray. 

I am pleased with the results! For info on supplies and instructions, head over to Gecko Galz!

I am linking up to the following challenges:

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

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 - Spring Goddess Bookmark

My mom is a reader, like me. In fact, she is why I have such a love of reading and the reason why I became a librarian! I owe her so much!

I didn't set out to make a bookmark, but I do love useful art so after I had started this, I decided it would make a great one.

I kept it flat, trying hard to not add pearls or rhinestones. That can be very difficult!  I am very please with the results, and to make it durable and safe for the library books she reads, I plan to laminate it.

Spring Goddess Bookmark

Supplies:

Wood grain paper - American Crafts

Goddess Image - Gecko Galz Spring Beauties Collage Sheet Set

Flower Images - Gecko Galz Pretty Petals Collage Sheet Set

Cardstock - Recollections

Pen - Slick Writer

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Seam Binding - Really Reasonable Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Gecko Galz and Vintage By Me Project

This month the Gecko Galz Design Team were able to play with some awesome products from Vintage By Me! I loved them so much, that I used mine for an Easter Banner, knowing I couldn't share until May! Beautiful and crisp designs, and perfect for Spring and/or shabby chic themes, among other things.

For details on the supplies used or on how I made it, visit Gecko Galz for that and more!

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

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

Turkey Tag

One of the challenges over at the Gecko Galz Papercrafting Challenge Group is to create something with a turkey on it. So I whipped up this tag with an awesome turkey image on it. I love a turkey in their full feathered glory! Too bad they are so mean!

Images are from Gecko Galz.

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

3rd Annual Gecko Galz Tricks and Treats Blog Hop

Welcome Everyone to the 3^rd Annual Gecko Galz Tricks and Treats Blog Hop

I am the next stop on your “hop,” welcome to my blog! 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 15 AMAZING blogs for you to visit this weekend, each with some gorgeous projects created using the Gecko Galz collage images, that we are giving you for FREE! Each blog you visit will have another free Gecko Galz Collage sheet for you to download, The one here is "Altered Artifacts".

Also make sure you collect all the secret words on each blog so at the end of the hop you can enter to win our wonderful treat.  So sit back, relax, take your time and enjoy the hop!

We have FOUR amazing prizes up for grabs:

·        First is the ephemera collections for each month for an entire year. That is 48 different sets! This is a $144 value!

·        Second prize is the monthly paper pack for an entire year! Each month you will receive our paper pack absolutely FREE! This is a $72 value.

·        Third prize is all 3 individual collage sheets each month for a year! This is a $54 value!

·        And our Grand Prize ONE FULL YEAR of Gecko Galz  COLLECTIONS!!! That will be 1 paper pack, 1 digital stamp set, and 4 collage sets each month for the entire year! This is a prize worth $288!

Read on to learn how you can win!

First of all, you will need to visit all 15 blogs and leave a comment on each blog :) **This is important so we know you have been to all the blogs **. Collect all fifteen words (one on each blog 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 October 28^th we will randomly draw the 4 winners and email each of you, then we will post the winning names on our website and on the Gecko Galz blog site.

For an extra chance to win make a purchase from the Gecko Galz site and your name goes in again for a better chance of winning (each purchase you make that weekend gives you another chance to win) 

Finally, we are having one more give away! If you post our Gecko Galz badge (found on the Gecko Galz Blog) on your blog, Facebook page, or website you will be entered to win a Gecko Store Shopping Spree worth $25 - super easy right?  Just post a link to your blog on the Gecko Galz Blog so we can come visit :).
 

Your Secret Word is;

GOOD 

Please enjoy this free Gecko Galz Collage sheet “Altered Artifacts” as well as the samples I have made using the images!

(Just click on the picture for link to full size sheet)

Witches in the Air Tin

 Using a licorice tin purchased at a thrift store (5 for $1.99!!) I covered the top and bottom with the BINGO card from the Altered Artifacts sheet.  I also used the Witch inside from the Witching Hour sheet set.

Fallen Angel ATC

 I covered a 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" piece of chipboard with the Chicago Public Library Card from the Altered Artifacts, as well as the Angel Wings. Poe came from the Bump In The Night Collage Sheet Set.

Christmas BINGO Hanging

 I used the BINGO card from the Altered Artifacts sheet, as well as the image of the girl from the Old Fashioned Christmas Collage Sheet Set.

Vintage Card Basket

 Using the image of the girl from the Altered Artifacts sheet, I made this small version of the vintage crocheted card baskets.  So cute!

Now  you are ready to go to the next blog site and see what wonderful treats await you there. Just click the name  to be whisked away to their blog!

Here is the Blog Hop Rotation 

 Hazel Harler

Carol Salisbury

Joan Liddel

Penny Walker

Starr Timmons

Helene Huber

Barbara Bird

Gerri Herbst

Sharron Rogers

Lisette Baker

Sherri Levinton

Jessica Moore (You are HERE NOW!)

Heather Hudson

Leanne Seed


 Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess