Gecko Galz - February 2025

Welcome February!

WHEW!  Didn't January seem to take FOREVER this year?  I finally have access to my blog again (horray!!) so I'm excited to be here today to share with you.

PLUS - it's my BIRTHDAY today!!  After my breast cancer, you truly appreciate every birthday you get to celebrate - so CHEERS TO ME and another trip around the sun.

I have some new inspiration to share with you, but up first, a little information about Gecko Galz!

There are a ton of Challenges for you to participate in and you can even grab FREE products from the blog to get you going! You can find the Challenge Blog HERE.  

Our theme in November is "Guts, Glitz & Lipstick".

How cute!

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!!

There is also a Facebook Challenge group for some other fun challenges - and you can find that HERE.

Onto my projects!!!

Of course I had to use the "Glam on the Range" Digital Collage Sheet 

& "East Meets West" Digital Tin Toppers to create my projects.

As soon as I saw the Tin Toppers my mind went to a retro TV set. (Especially given the theme I was in the wild west mentality!). I saw a few cut files, but I just really wanted to create my own with scissors, punches and of course, my digi sheets!  I rounded the corners of my card and then set to building the "tv" - dials, rabbit ears and legs. I just fussy cut or punched out circles/shapes. I think it turned out sooo cute!

I created two 5X7 Cards using the "Gitty Up" Paper Pack for the backgrounds.

I just fussy cut images for this cute card (I think it's my current fave).

The card sentiments came from the "Happy Birthday" Sentiments set - this is a hand one to print off and just keep in your stash!!!

 

Finally, I finished with yet another bookmark (I think I will make one each month this year!). You could also use this as a tag.

AND one more A2 card for good measure :D

I hope you enjoyed this month's collection and you will come along and play. Don't forget about all the free images on the blog and the gifts with purchase!

I hope you will check out all the amazing products Gecko Galz has to offer!!   Enjoy and I'll see you soon!

xoxo

Jess

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #351

Hello crafty friends!

I have a pretty new card to share with you today.  I'm loving working with pink tones after all the hustle and bustle of Christmas.




I've been playing along with the sketches from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge for years now and every week I'm inspired to create!  This week's Valentine Card is based on the following sketch:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson.  I'm slowly working through my backstash of papers - and I love it!  It's nice to fall in love with past faves. 

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #345

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for another inspiring sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Here it is:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson

Here is what I created:

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Shadow of the Almighty with Joy Clair

Hello everyone!

I'm back again today with a new Joy Clair creation!  This time, I'm using the Color By Faith series of stamps - and I chose to use the new release set called "Shadow of the Almighty".  I really love the beautiful lettering of this set.

I ended up creating two cards with this set  - as I couldn't decide between them!  Here they are:

 

Once again, I did use a shimmer spray over the sentiment - I really love the sheen it gave and softened everything. Aren't those little rubber boots adorable? I know it's Autumn...but I feel like these cards had a spring vibe to them! 

Thanks for stopping by today and as always, thanks for supporting small business's like Joy Clair!

See you again next time!

Jess

Easter Parade with SparkleNSprinkle

Hello crafty peeps!

I have a new card to share with your for SparkleNSprinkle today!  Since Easter is just around the corner, I thought it would be a great time to do some Easter inspiration. Do you send Easter cards?

For this card, I used the Easter Parade stamp set!  It's just too darn cute!

I colored the sweet chick & duck with my ShinHan markers, then fussy cut them out.  To make the little guys extra cute and fuzzy, I added Sun Dazzle Flocking using my Medium Nuvo Glue Pen.  I also heat embossed the rubber boots with a new embossing powder called "Neon" The sentiment was stamped with Versamark Ink right onto the background patterned paper and heat embossed with Black Detail Embossing Powder.  (I just loved this cute sentiment!)

    

For the eggs, I stamped the outlines in Versafine Clair Nocturne ink, then used a variety of embossing powders to decorate them!  They were simply cut out and arranged on the card front. Tear-ific Tape was used to adhere the whole works together. I love adding faux stitches to things, so I used a journaling pen to add a frame around my scene.  I cut a few hexagons using the tonic die for some background interest and added them behind my feature characters.

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  See you again really soon!

Jess

Supplies:

Stamps:  

Easter Parade 945

Inks:

Versafine Clair Nocturne VF-CLA351

Versamark VM-001

Embossing Powders/Glitter/Flocking:

Sun Dazzle Flocking FL212

Black Detail Embossing Powder EP171

Neon Embossing Powder EP481

Robin's Egg Embossing Powder EP468

Mint Julep Embossing Powder EP225

Berries & Cream Super Thick Powder EP477

Adhesives:

1/2" Tear-ific Tape SAT04

Nuvo Medium Glue Pen 203N

Dies:

Tonic Die Layering Basics Hexagon 1521e

God's Promises Bible Journal Page with Joy Clair

Hello friends!

Today I have something a bit different to share with you. I have played around with Bible Journaling in the past - I just haven't been brave enough to share it with you!  Well, that changes today as I am sharing a page I created using a stamp set called "God's Promises" by Joy Clair Stamps! I hope you like it.

I started by turning to Genesis in my journaling bible and read over the verses.  Then, after some quiet contemplation, I started stamping.

  

I really love how the clouds turned out!  I used some pearlescent watercolors to add a wash of colour to the page. I wanted the rainbow to be a bit brighter, so I used some glitter markers.

 

Here is the final page in it's entirety!




As I finished the page, I realized I had some inspiration to make a card too!  Bright sunshine and an uplifting sentiment. Perfect!



Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoyed my card and bible journal entry. See you again soon!

xoxo
Jess

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #285

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for another great sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Here it is:

The sketch was created by Michelle Stewart and digitized by Brandi Robinson

Here is what I created:

I used the classic Stampin' Up! Stamp Set "Lovely As A Tree" for the focal image. The sentiment came from SparkleNSprinkle's "Rustic Flowers Snapdragon" Stamp Set. I just love this elegant fall color scheme.

I hope you will come and play along with us!

See you next time!

Jess

Creative Knockouts - Unicorn Rainbow

Hello crafty friends!

It's time for a new challenge over at Creative Knockouts Challenge #251!  Our theme this week is "For the Girls" and our sponsor is Scrap'N Dipity.  I chose to work with a stamp set called "Unicorn Rainbow" - too cute!!!





Here is what I created:

I hope to see you at the challenge! :)

Until next time,

Jess

MHKDesigns - New Release - Hollyhock Happiness

Hello friends!

It's time for an amazing new release month with MHKDesigns!   
The next stamp set we are sharing is "Hollyhock Happiness":

Here is what I created:

Hope you love it! I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

And now, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE!  Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit today...

Asha | Asmah | Dawn | Judy | Jessica | Julie 

Monica | Mynn | Rocky | Shawna | Tasha

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  You can find this set and many others in the MHKDesigns Etsy shop!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well!

I hope you will check in with the rest of the design team to see what they all created!

See you next time!

Hollyhock Happiness | MHKDesigns

MHKDesigns - New Release - Fabulous Flowers

Hello friends!

It's time for an amazing new release month with MHKDesigns!   
The first stamp set we are sharing is "Fabulous Flowers".

Here is what I created:

Hope you love it! I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

And now, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE!  Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit today...

Asha | Asmah | Dawn | Judy | Jessica | Julie 

Monica | Mynn | Rocky | Shawna | Tasha

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  You can find this set and many others in the MHKDesigns Etsy shop!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well!

I hope you will check in with the rest of the design team to see what they all created!

See you next time!

Fabulous Flowers | MHKDesigns

SparkleNSprinkle - Kaitlyn Mermaid Pretty In Pink

Hello friends!

It's time for my last May Reveal Card at SparkleNSprinkle!  WOW!  May sure flew by!  My card today features the gorgeous Kaitlyn Mermaid Stamp Set.  Here is the complete supply list:

Supply List:

Kaitlyn Mermaid Stamp Set #847P5

Rosa Embossing Powder EP462

Violet Galaxy Crystal Drops 678N

Nuvo Glimmer Paste - Moonstone 953N

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Aquamarine 807N

Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Peony Pink 800N

Mint Julep Embossing Powder EP 225

Nuvo Glue Pen - Small 202N

Nuvo Glue Pen - Large 203N

Raspberry Soda Glitter - G1052

1/8" Tear-ific Tape SAT02

1/2" Tear-ific Tape SAT04

Versamark Ink VM-001

So this card had a bit of a "mixed media" vibe to it!  Unfortunately, my computer crashed and took most of my design pictures with it, so I will try my best to describe what I did! :)

First up, the background!

I took a piece of patterned paper and brushed on the Aquamarine & Peony Pink Embellishment Mousse around the edges. I added 2 strips of Tear-ific Tape along the bottom edge (1/8" and 1/2") and embossed with Rosa Embossing Powder.  Next, I added a layer of Moonstone Glimmer Paste with a spatula.  I just smeared it on like icing a cake! hehe  I set the piece aside and went to work watercoloring my image.

I stamped the cute mermaid onto a piece of white cardstock and watercolored her in.  I took my Raspberry Soda Glitter and adhered it with the Medium Nuvo Glue Pen.  I fussy cut her out and then went back to working on my background.  

I had this sort of "bubble" Cricut cut image laying around, so I thought it would be perfect with this "bubbly" card!  I embossed it using Versamark Ink and Mint Julep Embossing powder, then adhered it to the background with the Medium Nuvo Glue Pen.  I also did the sentiment in Mint Julep Embossing and edged it with the Aquamarine & Peony Pink Embellishment Mousse.

All the layers were adhered with 1/2" Tear-ific Tape and I added some foam squares to pop up the mermaid image. Finally, as an accent, I added some of the Violet Galaxy Crystal Drops!  I LOVE how it all turned out! :)

I hope you enjoy this card!  I certainly loved all the fun release stamps this month.  See you next time! :)