Winter Frost Tag for Gecko Galz

Hello Friends,
Hope you had a Merry Christmas and are enjoying this holiday season. Continuing with the Month of Christmas Tags for Gecko Galzs here is a tag I call "Winter Frost ".  It is fun to make tags they can be used for so many things, gift tags, decorations or even in place of greeting cards. To enter the wonderful Gecko Galz giveaway, please leave a comment and also leave a comment on the Gecko Galz Blog there are more  details on this  fabulous giveaway below my tag.  

  

Enjoy the holidays with friends and family,

Gerri

 Here are directions to make tag:

Cover a plain tag with wood grain paper.  Layer  another tag with plaid fabric  with a sewn button. Cut out the Gecko Galz image of this sledding couple  from Little Christmas Icon sheet and add the words Merry Christmas and fills the winter air. Add the embellishments of  netting, a metal nutcracker, green roping and a rope tie. The finishing touches are red  and gold Glitter Stickles and frosted snow accents.

"Winter Frost"

GECKO GALZ DECEMBER  DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS DETAILS 

So in keeping with the Gecko Galz tradition of doing awesome giveaways the month of December we are not only doing the purchase and win each week but every day we will be giving away a free prize to someone who comes by and checks out our tag of the day. Each day we will feature a tag done by one of our amazing and talented design team members and all you have to do is leave a comment on the Gecko Galz blog site as well as the design team members blog that day (they will be sharing how to make the tags). Then check in the following day and see who,s name is on the Gecko Galz face book page or blog page and you will email us at geckogalz2014@gmail.com and we will send you your gift of the day....each day is a different gift so you can win more than once. But wait there is more (because it would not be a Gecko Galz Christmas without more prizes) you are entered in our giant giveaway of winning Gecko Galz products for the next year, amazing hu?

Good luck everyone!

Merry Christmas from our home to yours.

Here are some photos of how we celebrate Christmas with all our glittery Christmas decorations.

Hope you enjoy all the love, joy and sparkle of this holiday season.

Gerri

Our little chubby tree.

Our living room with my low country painting over the mantel.

Johns Classic wrecks and his mothers hand painted Christmas Cards.

A Classic wreck.

Our snowman collection.

Christmas Song Tag for Gecko Galz

Hello Friends,
Continuing with the Month of Christmas Tags for Gecko Galzs here is a tag I call "Christmas Song".  It is fun to make tags they can be used for so many things, gift tags, decorations or even in place of greeting cards. To enter the wonderful Gecko Galz giveaway ,please leave a comment and also leave a comment on the Gecko Galz Blog there are more  details on this giveaway below my tag.  

  

Good Luck to you,

Gerri

 Here are directions to make tag:

Paint a plain tag with red, green and blue paint and markers. Layer cut our ribbon strips and red Dresden scrap scallop edges and then red netting. Cut out Gecko Galz images including this  little fellow  from Little Christmas Icon sheet, a Christmas music sheet and the words Christmas Song. Add the embellishments of a candy cane, ribbon tie and red bells. The finishing touches are red Glitter Stickles and watercolor paint accents.

"Christmas Song"

 GECKO GALZ DECEMBER  DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS DETAILS 

So in keeping with the Gecko Galz tradition of doing awesome giveaways the month of December we are not only doing the purchase and win each week but every day we will be giving away a free prize to someone who comes by and checks out our tag of the day. Each day we will feature a tag done by one of our amazing and talented design team members and all you have to do is leave a comment on the Gecko Galz blog site as well as the design team members blog that day (they will be sharing how to make the tags). Then check in the following day and see who,s name is on the Gecko Galz face book page or blog page and you will email us at geckogalz2014@gmail.com and we will send you your gift of the day....each day is a different gift so you can win more than once. But wait there is more (because it would not be a Gecko Galz Christmas without more prizes) you are entered in our giant giveaway of winning Gecko Galz products for the next year, amazing hu?

Good luck everyone!

Make Spirits Bright with a Merry Little Christmas Tag from Gecko Galz

Hello Friends,
Today I am featured on the Gecko Galz blog for our winter tags  for the month of December Tags for Gecko Galzs. Here are two tags: "Make Spirits Bright "and "Merry Little Christmas".  It is fun to make tags as they can be used for so many things, gift tags, decorations or even in place of greeting cards. To enter the wonderful Gecko Galz giveaway, please leave a comment and also leave a comment on the Gecko Galz Blog there are more  details on this giveaway below my tag.  

  

Good Luck to you, enjoy the  rest  of the Design Teams tags all month.

Gerri

 Here are directions to make tag:

Paint a spotted tag plain tag with green and blue paint . Layer cut our gold  strips and gold fiber , finally blue netting. Cut out Gecko Galz image of this precious angel and add the words Merry Little Christmas. The finishing touches are  the gold fiber tie, gold Glitter Stickles and watercolor paint accents.

"Merry Little Christmas"

 Here are directions to make tag:

Paint a plain tag with white and sprinkle with pink glitter. Layer  a  large white snowflake, pink ribbon strips , pink Dresden scrap  and white fiber  and then white netting. Cut out Gecko Galz images including this  little sweetheart   from Little Christmas Icon sheet, and the words Making Spirts Bright.  The finishing touches are silver  Glitter Stickles  accents.

"Making Spirits Bright"

GECKO GALZ DECEMBER  DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS DETAILS 

So in keeping with the Gecko Galz tradition of doing awesome giveaways the month of December we are not only doing the purchase and win each week but every day we will be giving away a free prize to someone who comes by and checks out our tag of the day. Each day we will feature a tag done by one of our amazing and talented design team members and all you have to do is leave a comment on the Gecko Galz blog site as well as the design team members blog that day (they will be sharing how to make the tags). Then check in the following day and see who,s name is on the Gecko Galz face book page or blog page and you will email us at geckogalz2014@gmail.com and we will send you your gift of the day....each day is a different gift so you can win more than once. But wait there is more (because it would not be a Gecko Galz Christmas without more prizes) you are entered in our giant giveaway of winning Gecko Galz products for the next year, amazing ?

Good luck everyone!

Christmas Retro Cafe Art Projects

Today I am sharing some  Christmas projects I made from Retro Cafe Art products.

              The first is a metal Christmas tree in a little wreath  and the second is  a deer head ATC. 

Both were easy little projects that I will use to decorate this Christmas time.

Hope you have time for creating this season.

Take Care, Gerri

"O Christmas Tree Ornament"

"Thankful ATC"

Gecko Galz November Design Tags

Well, it's my favorite time of year. Yes, it's Christmas card and tag season so for Gecko Galz November design team items here are two tags using the tiny Angels collage sheet. I am featured today at Gecko Galz, come check out this fun and inspirational group. I've also included a free sweet digital gecko galz image for you. Enjoy!

Gerri

Happy Halloween.

 Well friends, I have been busy with creating Halloween cards and thought I'd share them with you.

Let me know which ones you think are bootiful...
Happy Halloween!

Gerri

Gecko Galz 6th Annual Wicked Blog hop

Hello Everyone!

We want to welcome everyone to the

Gecko Galz 6th Annual Blog Hop

This is your Second 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

"Greek Goddess".

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

“Greek Goddess” You will see my projects at the end of the post. Please scroll down.

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.

Here are my projects using the Greek Goddess Collage Sheet:

Follow Your Heart

Happy Birthday 

Heart of Gold

I'll Sing For You

Dreamland 

A Heart in Love

This little pretty thing  that I created a while ago is based on the Russian stacking dolls that I have always been fascinated with. The blank form is from  Retro cafe art and so the dolls face. I really believe in the sentiment too" A heart in love with beauty never grows old."

Hope you will find something to love this week.
Artfully yours,
Gerri

                                    

                 

Gecko Galz Witching Hour September Design Team

Today is my design feature day at Gecko Galz. This months theme was the Witching Hour, it forced me to start my Halloween cards a little earlier, but I have certainly enjoyed it. Halloween is my favorite  holiday, so it was a good thing! Check out the Gecko Galz blog and etsy site for lots of creative inspiration from a wonderful design team.
Hope you will have a little treat and not a trick this week.
Take care, Gerri

Trick or Treat

Witch House

Lock and keys of the Heart

My dear friends,

I do enjoy the symbolism of a lock and key especially when it comes to affairs of the heart. Here are several key lock plate mixed media collages using Retro Cafe art products that use this heartfelt theme.

Hope someone holds the key to your heart.

Artfully yours,

Gerri

Fall in Love

My Love 

Gecko Galz Taking it Nautical

Today I am featured at Gecko Galz as part of the design team. This month its all about taking it nautical. I adore this theme and made 2 different color themed cards around it. The free image this month is  a water can with dainty flowers, see what  a bright creation I made with it below.You should stop by Gecko Galz and see all the beautiful image sheets and fun customer challenges.
Have a sea worthy week.
Take care,
Gerri

A Forever Friend

Never too Busy

Happy Birthday

July Gecko Galz Design Team

Hello Art Friends,
Today I am featured on Gecko Galz Blog.  This months customer challenge is "Moon and Stars", you still have a few days to enter yours. There are always prizes to win! You can see my Moon and Stars inspired cards below, using Gecko Galz's beautiful images. I also have a card using a free image of under the sea creatures. You know how much I adore under the sea themes!
Take care,
Gerri

"A mystical bond"

"Stars that shine more I can not wish you"

"The world is your oyster"

Paris Love

Paris is a always a great theme for me. I've traveled there twice and they are some of the most magical memories. Here;s a little piece to help me remember.
Hope you have a memorable week.
Artfully yours,
Gerri

Gecko Galz Man Oh Man June Design Team

Hello Friends,
Today I am  a featured designer on the Gecko Galz  site. For June the theme was "Man oh Man", so I have 2 collages that I am sharing with you. I don't usually do man themed projects so this was an exciting challenge. I hope you like them. Not to get away from my girly style, I took the free digital image of the Victorian lady, and printed it out then watercolored it. Its is all soft colors, glitter and dainty embellishments.

Hope you have an art filled week.
Take care, Gerri

You must do

Go Confidently

Uniquely You

Sweet Marie Necklace

Hello Art Friends,
Here is a little piece of jewelry I created using a Marie Antoinette image  and art bits and bobs from Retro Cafe Art. I love using my paper crafting supplies for other things like jewelry or home decor. My first love will always be greeting cards because I love sending my little creations out to share with others, but its fun to come up with other uses.

Hope you have sweet week.
Artfully yours,
Gerri

Sweet Marie Necklace

May Gecko Galz Design Team

Hello friends,

Today is my feature day on the Gecko Galz blog. Every day during each month one designer is featured and their work using Gecko Galz products is shown. There is also a customer challenge and a free digital image too. The theme for May is Garden of my dreams. I made a tag to represent this.

There are also several Mothers Day cards too. Enjoy the visit and pop over to Gecko Galz and check them out.

Hope you have a dreamy week.

Take care,

Gerri