Nutcracker Dreamland Gecko Galz Nov 25 Customer Challenge

 Hello my dear friends both near and far,

For November 2025  at Gecko Galz,  the customer challenge is "Nutcracker Dream Land ". Please come join the fun and enter our customer challenge shown on  the  Gecko Galz Blog. It runs from Nov 1 to 29, 2025. Feel free to grab our  monthly badge at Gecko Galz, and share on your blogs or social media. There is only one rule, and that is you need to use at least ONE  product from Gecko Galz!!  It can be one of the free products, stamps, collage images, or digital papers... It is all up to you. 

The winner will receive a $25  Gecko Galz Shopping Spree. 

 Another place to find us is on Facebook and participate in our challenges . They are shown at the bottom of this post.  There is also lots of inspiration  and community for you there too. Find us also on Pinterest where you can see all our past creations.

Here is a greeting card I created for you for inspiration:

To create this card I layered fabric and textured blue papers on a white greeting card.  The Nutcracker image from Gecko Galz came next from the Nutcracker Dreams sheet on Etsy. I added rhinestone snowflakes to their hat. The border was handmade decorative paper with a silver  filagree border sticker  The bow was a sticker that I added rhinestone stickers and Stickles glitter.

Here are the Facebook challenges too.

Hope you have a wonderful month.

Artfully yours,

Gerri

Gecko Galz 2025Designers Blog Hop with Prizes

 Hello Everyone!

We want to welcome everyone to the

Gecko Galz 15th Annual Blog Hop

 

This is our Tricks and Treats Blog Hop! 

We have 15 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

"Mushroom Forrest”

(Click Right on the image below to save)

 

Also make sure you leave a message on each blog site you visit, and follow that design team member if you do not already 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 SIX amazing prizes up for grabs:

·        First is a Gecko Galz Kit Club for 2026!

·        Second prize is a subscription to the Gecko Galz 2026 Card Topper Kits!

·        Third prize is a subscription to the 2026 Tin Topper Kits for 2025!

Fourth prize is a $25 shopping Spree!

Fifth prize is a Year of all of our Kit club kits!

·        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, a ATC collections, 1 Paper Pack each quarter, Tin Toppers, and Card Toppers!

 

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 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 27th we will randomly draw the 6 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 23rd of October and the 27th 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

Julia Vasquez

Tanis Buckton

Susan Renshaw

Kelly Parker 

Kim Decker

Carole Jones

Mia

Gerri Herbst

Roni Johnson

Walter Zemrock

Sharron Rogers

Helene Huber

Leanne Seed

Here's my greeting card creations using this free collage sheet:

Thanks for stopping by.

Good Luck!

Featured Designer Day The Witching Hour

 Hi y'all,

Today I am so pleased to announce that I am the featured designer on the Gecko Galz blog . Using this month's  October theme "The Witching Hour" ",  I was inspired me to make these  greeting card layouts.

To see other creations this month, you can also check out the Gecko Galz blog and meet all our designers, PLUS get FREE images everyday . You can participate with all kinds  of challenges on Facebook too. Look at the end of this post for the monthly challenges. We also have a Pinterest Page with a Page dedicated to each Designer. You can see all of my past projects, shown in one place.

Here are my art pieces all using images from the Witches Way  collage sheet by Gecko Galz on Etsy that I am sharing with you today: 

Happy Haunting

Where my Witches At?

Happy Halloween

Gather For A Spell

To make these card layouts I start by choosing an image which gives me the inspiration for the colors and layout. These witches are all from the The Witches Way from Gecko Galz on Etsy. Then I choose the background paper whether hand stamped/printed or patterned. I build out from the main witch image with stickers, natural papers, or fibers to give dimension. The borders came next can be stamped, German scrap or die cut. The final touches are always glitter Stickles and the Sentiments

Artfully yours,

Gerri

                        Facebook challenges this month:

                                

Gecko Galz Customer Challenge Oct 25 The Witching Hour

 Hello my dear friends both near and far,

For October 2025  at Gecko Galz,  the customer challenge is "Witching Hour ". Please come join the fun and enter our customer challenge shown on  the  Gecko Galz Blog. It runs from Oct 1 to 29, 2025. Feel free to grab our  monthly badge at Gecko Galz, and share on your blogs or social media. There is only one rule, and that is you need to use at least ONE  product from Gecko Galz!!  It can be one of the free products, stamps, collage images, or digital papers... It is all up to you. 

The winner will receive a $25  Gecko Galz Shopping Spree. 

 Another place to find us is on Facebook and participate in our challenges .  There is also lots of inspiration  and community for you there too. Find us also on Pinterest where you can see all our past creations.

Here is my creation for Witching Hour an altered metal tin originally for mints with a double sided  accordion page insert.

Ouija tin with fold out insert-front

Ouija tin with fold out insert-back

To make this Mystifying Magic tin I started with the Ouija mint tin and added a black fold out accordion insert. The images are from the Gecko Galz collage sheet titled  The Witches Way and Gothic In Nature both on Etsy . Little embellishments include glitter bats, spider web confetti ,stickers, hand stamping, painted accents and then the sentiments were added to each layout.

Hope you have a BOOOO-tiful week!

Gerri

Geckogalz featured designer today with Flora and Fauna themes

 Hello my dearest friends from near and far,

Today I am so pleased to announce that I am the featured designer on the Gecko Galz blog . Using this month's  September  theme of  "Flora and Fauna ",  I was inspired me to make these  greeting cards.

To see other creations this month, you can also check out the Gecko Galz blog and meet all our designers, get FREE images everyday .   You can participate with all kinds  of challenges on Facebook too. We also have a Pinterest Page with a Page dedicated to all of my past projects, shown all in one place.

Here are my art pieces all using images from the Autumn Mystics collage sheet by Geckogalz on Etsy that I am sharing with you today: 

"Give Thanks For the Simple Things In Life"

"Be In Love With Your Life"

                                             " Wishing You All Your Wishing For"

To  make these cards I start with  card stock ,could be hand made  gelli prints  or patterned paper. I layer the main female image,  whether fussy cut or square . It is accented with gold scrap, die cuts (wreath), Stickles glue or stickers (ivy, flowers). Embellishments include stamped images, ribbons and fibers , wooden butterfly and additional stickers. The sentiment comes next and they are hand stamped or printed. The final touch is always Stickles glitter glue for sparkle and added texture.

                        Enjoy all that Mother Nature offers you this month.

                                                        Artfully yours,

                                                                Gerri

Geckogalz Flora and Fauna Customer Challenge Sept 2025

 Hello my dear friends both near and far,

For September 2025  at Gecko Galz,  the customer challenge is "Flora and Fauna ". Please come join the fun and enter our customer challenge shown on  the  Gecko Galz Blog. It runs from Sept 1 to 29, 2025. Feel free to grab our  monthly badge at Gecko Galz, and share on your blogs or social media. There is only one rule, and that is you need to use at least ONE  product from Gecko Galz!!  It can be one of the free products, stamps, collage images, or digital papers... It is all up to you. 

The winner will receive a $25  Gecko Galz Shopping Spree. 

 Another place to find us is on Facebook and participate in our challenges .  There is also lots of inspiration  and community for you there too. Find us also on Pinterest where you can see all our past creations.

                 Here is a greeting card titled "I still want to believe her."

"I still want to believe her"    

To make this card I started with green card stock and hand stamped the script. It was layerd with sparkly green tulle and black mesh ribbon. The striking female image with raven came next from the Autumn Mystics collage sheet from Geckogalz on Etsy. The embellishments were die cut roses and a printed scrap butterfly. The final touches were red Stickles glitter glue and the sentiment  "I  still want to believe her."

Yes, I  still believe this month,

Artfully yours ,

Gerri

Featured Designer Day August 2025 Gecko Galz Designs Sheherazade

 Hello dear friends from near and far,

Today I am so pleased to announce that I am the featured designer on the Gecko Galz blog . Using this month's  August theme of  "Sheherazade ",  I was inspired me to make  a greeting card and a journal pocket with tags.

To see other creations this month, you can also check out the Gecko Galz blog and meet all our designers, get FREE images everyday .   You can participate with all kinds  of challenges on Facebook too. We also have a Pinterest Page with a Page dedicated to all of my past projects.

Here are my art pieces all using images from Gecko Galz " Sheherazade" collage sheet on ETSY, that I am sharing with you today: 

THE WORLD NEEDS WHO YOU WERE MADE TO BE

TODAY IS FULL OF POSSIBLE JUNK JOURNAL POCKET

INDIVIDUAL POCKET TAGS

To make the card I layered cardstock, blue glitter tape, gold dollie and the female image from Gecko Galz Etsy collage sheet Sheherazade. The accents were glitter paint on the halo, gold paint and stickles accents. The sentiment reads
"The world needs who you were made to be."

To make the journal pocket I folded a double side paper and added Blue and gold German scrap and tiny blue rhinestone plus the sentiment Today is full of Possible. The tags with layers with images from Gecko Galz collage sheet, with realistic images, Stickle accents, sentiments, watercolor accents, a moon sticker and different fiber ribbons. Just perfect for my junk journal.

Take care till next time ,
Gerri

Gecko Galz Customer Challenge Sheherazade AUGUST FACEBOOK CHALLENGESAugust 2025

 Hello my dear friends,

For August 2025  at Gecko Galz,  the customer challenge is "Scheherazade ". Please come join the fun and enter our customer challenge shown on  the  Gecko Galz Blog. It runs from August 1 to 29, 2025. Feel free to grab our  monthly badge at Gecko Galz, and share on your blogs or social media. There is only one rule, and that is you need to use at least ONE  product from Gecko Galz!!  It can be one of the free products, stamps, collage images, or digital papers... It is all up to you. 

The winner will receive a $25  Gecko Galz Shopping Spree. 

 Another place to find us is on Facebook and participate in our challenges which are at the end of this post.  There is also lots of inspiration  and community for you there too. Found us also on Pinterest where you can see all past creations.

                 Here is a greeting card Titled "Dreamer of Dreams"

DREAMER OF DREAMS

To make this card I layered yellow swirly paper on card stock with sheer fabric too. A gold dolly was next with the female image from Gecko Galz Sheherazade collage sheet placed on top . Embellishments  include small paper  gold German scrap, gold rhinestone stickers, tiny butterfly stickers and a scrap of gold fabric The sentiment came last " Dreamer of Dreams." 

Artfully yours,

Gerri

FACEBOOK AUGUST CHALLENGES

Gecko Galz Featured Designer Day Star Maidens

 Hello dear friends from near and far,

Today I am so pleased to announce that I am the featured designer on the Gecko Galz blog . Using this month's  July theme of  "Star Maidens ",  I was inspired me to make these out of this world greeting cards.

To see other creations this month, you can also check out the Gecko Galz blog and meet all our designers, get FREE images everyday .  This month we are celebrating Christmas in July and instead of one image you will get a complete sheet! You can participate with all kinds  of challenges on Facebook too. We also have a Pinterest Page with a Page dedicated to all of my past projects.

Here are my art pieces all using images from Gecko Galz " Star Maidens  " collage sheet on ETSY that I am sharing with you today: 

Shoot for the Moon

Over the Moon for You

To make these cards I started with white card stock and layers different paper, both printed and stamped. I double layered the Star maiden images and then added the embellishments, they included blue star, blue moon and gold glitter stars which under them is gold mesh. The sentiments came next  with "Shoot for the Moon "and "Over the Moon for you". The final touch is always Stickles glitter glue for accents.

Artfully yours,

Gerri

Gecko Galz Star Maidens July 2025 Customer Challenge

   Hello my dear friends,

For July 2025  at Gecko Galz,  the customer challenge is "Star Maidens ". Please come join the fun and enter our customer challenge shown on  the  Gecko Galz Blog. It runs from July 1 to 29, 2025. Feel free to grab our  monthly badge at Gecko Galz, and share on your blogs or social media. There is only one rule, and that is you need to use at least ONE  product from Gecko Galz!!  It can be one of the free products, stamps, collage images, or digital papers... It is all up to you. 

The winner will receive a $25  Gecko Galz Shopping Spree. 

Special this month we are celebrating Christmas in July and you will be able to download full pages of images everyday on our blog. Please check it out.

 Another place to find us is on Facebook and participate in our challenges which are at the end of this post.  There is also lots of inspiration  and community for you there too. Found us also on Pinterest where you can see all past creations.

                 Here is a greeting card Titled "Shine Bright"

To make make this card I stamped the background with stars then colored them in. Layers of  gold and black mesh added. The next layer was the beautiful maiden image from Star Maiden Collage sheet on Etsy from Geckogalz. Some star wrapping wire came next. The final touch was the sentiment "Shine bright" and some Stickles glitter glue.

Enjoy my friends, hope you have an out of this world week.

Artfully your , Gerri

Gecko Galz Featured Designer Be Your Beautiful Self

 Hello dear friends from near and far,

Today I am so pleased to announce that I am the featured designer on the Gecko Galz blog . Using this month's  June theme of  "Sea Goddess ",  I was inspired me to make these  romantic greeting cards.

To see other creations this month, you can also check out the Gecko Galz blog and meet all our designers, get FREE collage sheets everyday . You can participate with all kinds  of challenges on Facebook too. We also have a Pinterest Page with a Page dedicated to all of my past projects.

Here are my art pieces all using images from Gecko Galz " Goddess of the Sea " collage sheet on Etsy that I am sharing with you today: 

To make these cards, I layered patterned or embossed paper on card stock with some tattered netting. A border came next. The Sea Goddess Mermaid images came from Gecko Galz Etsy shop, called Goddess of the Sea. Embellishments were lots of fussy cut sea creatures, pearls, Stickles glitter, shell sequins and plastic coral. The sentiments were watercolored and say "Be your beautiful Self "and" If you're lucky enough to be different, never change".

Its wonderful to be different.

Artfully yours,

Gerri

Gecko Galz Customer Challenge Sea Goddess June 2025

  Hello my dear friends,

For June 2025  at Gecko Galz,  the customer challenge is "Sea Goddess". Please come join the fun and enter our customer challenge shown on  the  Gecko Galz Blog. It runs from June 1 to 29, 2025. Feel free to grab our  monthly badge at Gecko Galz, and share on your blogs or social media. There is only one rule, and that is you need to use at least ONE  product from Gecko Galz!!  It can be one of the free products, stamps, collage images, or digital papers... It is up to you. 

The winner will receive a $25  Gecko Galz Shopping Spree. 

Also by checking out our blog you can download free images everyday  Another place to find us is on Facebook and participate in our challenges which are at the end of this post.  There is also lots of inspiration  and community for you there too. Found us also on Pinterest where you can see all past creations.

                 Here is a greeting card Titled "Let Life surprise you"

To make this greeting card I started with layering coral printed card stock  with a gelli print in blue and color that I made. Layered on that was the Sea Goddess image from Gecko Galz Etsy shop sheet titled Goddess of the Sea. Some sparkly tape was used for the edge. Next came embellishments like coral images, gold sea horses , blue sea shell sequins, plastic coral and pearls. The sentiment came last and says "Let Life Surprise You."

I hope something surprises you this wee.

Artfully yours, Gerri