Hello Everyone!
We want to welcome everyone to the
Gecko Galz 10th 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! Each blog you visit will have another free Gecko Galz Collage sheet for you to download, the one here is
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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 FIVE amazing prizes up for grabs:
· First is a Gecko Galz shopping spree for $100!
· Second prize is a $75 Shopping spree with Gecko Galz.
· Third prize is a $50 shopping spree!
Fourth 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, 3 new Craft Kits each quarter, 3 ATC collections, A Sentiment pack each quarter, and one jewel it collection!
This is a $264 value!
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 contest. On October 31st we will randomly draw the 4 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 29th of October and the 31st 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) \
Zowie Dixon
I love creating a hostess gift when ever I am invited to someone's gathering, such a nice way to say Thank You for including me!
Using the fabulous sheet Russian Christmas, from Gecko Galz, here I have created a set of 3 ornaments, using snowflakes, I found at my favorite dollar store, stacked 2 together, using hot glue to hold them together.
Punch out the images you want to use, layer them on card stock, using pop dots for some dimension, adhere them to the center of each snowflake, add glitter glue embellishments, string a ribbon, and there you have it!
A set of 3 ornaments!
No invite is complete without a bottle of bubbly!
Create your own bottle topper in a jiffy by cutting a piece of card stock 8 1/2 " x 2 3/4" score from one end at
2 3/4". Using a 2" punch, die cut, or craft knife, remove a 2 " from the center if the scored area.
Add a beautiful image from the Russian Christmas sheet, embellish with a bow, a spring of holly or whatever suits your fancy !
Why stop there? ! There are so many fabulous images on one sheet of Russian Christmas, I decided to add a Christmas Card, and a Thank You card to me hostess set.
I cut a sheet of 8 12" x 11" in half vertically, folded them in half for 2 cards from one sheet of card stock. Sticking with my color scheme Navy, I created two simple cards showing off the fabulous images on the Russian Christmas sheet. I ran the front half of the cards through my Big Shot with two different embossing folders for a simple understated background.
Die cutting or punching out simple embellishments to add to the images creates 2 quick one of a kind cards.
Add a ribbon and or a bow for the perfect finish.
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I found this cute little cutting board recipe card holder in my stash, gave it a coat of white paint, a fun image, for another gift to add to my hostess set, recipe included!
I bet you can guess what is coming next !
Wrap up some fresh baked Russian Tea Cakes. create a tag, add a ribbon, for one yummy treat. sure to please the hostess!
There you have it, one complete hostess set using 9 images from one sheet of Russian Christmas digi images from Gecko Galz!!!
Thank You for visiting and be sure to leave me a comment and then get back onto the hop to see what my very talented fellow team mates have created!
Robin Francini
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Dear Robin, you have made some lovely cards with these lush russian-inspired images.
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Thank You so very much, Isabel! I enjoyed working with this beauty images.
DeleteRobin, how nice to visit you. Your works it beutiful. Images it beautiful. All it beutiful.
ReplyDeleteThank You!! So sweet you!
DeleteHi Robin. Please, teamie, change the image with the watermark. It is a gift from Gecko Galz to the blog hop visitors. Please visit the blogs of other teamies and you will understand. Hugs, Mia
ReplyDeleteThank You Thank You!!! Corrected
DeleteI am so glad, Robin. Hugs, my friend.
DeleteHi Robin, your creations are beautiful and those Russian tea cakes look so yummy! Will definitely have to try that recipe! Hugs,Zowie xx
ReplyDeleteHugs to you Zowie!! Thank You so very much for your kind comments! You must try the recipe! So yummy with a glass of cold milk, a mug of coffee or a tea cup with hot tea tea!
DeleteSome fabulous and creative ideas here, Robin! I love the star ornaments and will be trying those! The tagged tea cakes are a brilliant hostess gift too! The Russian Christmas sheet is right up my street with beautifully colourful images. Thank you for the gift! x
ReplyDeleteDearest Carole, You are the Gift!! Thank You so very much for your support! I adore your talent and can't wait to hop to your blog!!
DeleteLove your projects Robin! The recipe soinds delicious! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim!! Can't wait to hop on your blog! Oh and the Russian Tea Cakes are so yummy!
DeleteBeautiful projects Robin and so inspiring
ReplyDeleteJanet Thank You for asking about following me! I would love that! I have added a follow button to my blog. Thank You for bringing that to my attention.
DeleteRobin...a girl after my own heart. I love to bake! Thanks so much for sharing it all.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Bev
Thank You Bev! I love to bake, and cook! I am always looking for a reason to do both! LOL
DeleteWhat a wonderful projects - some clever and beautiful ideas, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThank You!! Chris, I am thrilled I am able to inspire you! Keep Crafting! xoxo
DeleteThese are such colorful images, beautiful. I love the bottle topper, so pretty! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks SiskiyouSue! I keep bottle toppers cut, I have gifted many bottles of bubbly, and the bottle topper is always the winner!!
Deletelove your cards and especially the recipe card. thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank You, Christi! Be sure to try the recipe! SO yummy!
Deleteyour projects are gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch, Julia! I am thrilled I inspired you! Keep Crafting!
DeleteThe graphics are so colorful and festive!
ReplyDeleteOh are they ever! Cathy, I have never been disappointed in any graphics I have received from Gecko Galz
DeleteThank You for stopping by!
Russian designs are a favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh! They sure are Barb! So beautiful and colorful! I made it a point to keep my designs simply and uncluttered in a effort for the images to really be the star!! Thank You
Deletewonderful projects and i love russian tea cakes!!
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank You Leanne!! I am thrilled you like what I designed! Thank You for this wonderful opportunity to work with premium images and a great company with such a great team!
DeleteWhat a fun colorful winter images and love the projects you have created using them.
ReplyDeleteThank You so very much Sari! You are one of idols!! I adore your work! I love to clean, cook, bake, and of course craft! If you ever need a cleaning lady and cook, baker I am for hire, payment, crafting with you!!
DeleteWonderful inspiration projects using this sheet
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch Cindy, Keep Crafting!
DeleteInspiring projects and sheet, Robin, thanks! XXO
ReplyDeleteThank You Aimeslee!
DeleteThese are all so beautiful! The recipe looks yummy! The hostess gift is such a great idea. Thank you for this blog hop and for the awesome collage sheet!
ReplyDeleteThank You so very much, KT ! You must try the recipe, easy and taste like you been in the kitchen all day! Enjoy the collage sheets and keep crafting!
DeleteSuch lovely pieces of art. Thank you for the sheet. 💖
ReplyDeleteThank You Thank You!! and You are Welcome
Deletethank you for sharing I love the treat
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Lois!
DeleteThese have a different flair!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch! I enjoyed working with such colorful images!
DeleteThese are so pretty and unique! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank You BB !! I have been told I have a unique style, thanks for the confirmation! Enjoy your collage sheets, there 15 unique sheets to collect! Keep Crafting
DeleteWow - you have been busy. I like how each project flows on to the next one. So many uses for that wonderful Design Sheet. Thank you for the Design Sheet and sharing your great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch! Suze! I fell in love with the bright colors of each image and really wanted the colors and designs of each image to take center stage. I kept the backgrounds understated, in a effort to accomplish just that. Your Welcome, Keep Crafting!
DeleteWonderful ideas; the bottle topper is first rate! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank You Yukionna !! I keep bottle toppers cut and ready to go! Then you just have to embellish and hang on your bottle! I have resized them a bit here and there for even bottles of craft beer, given as a gift, and they are always a hit! Try it!
DeleteGreat ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch Tracy!
DeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank You So Very Much! Rebecca
DeleteThanks for the lovely collage sheet.
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome !
DeleteThank you so much for the digital sheet. I love these designs. Fabulous creations. Edwina Brown
ReplyDeleteYou are a=so welcome!! Thank for your kind comments!
DeleteSo beautiful! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYou are so Welcome, Rose!
DeletePerfect for Christmas x
ReplyDeleteOh Yes! So colorful and festive! Keep Crafting!
DeleteLovin' this collage sheet. Such clever uses for it!
ReplyDeleteGreat, I am sure your make beautiful projects with it! Thank You
Deletewhat a wonderful collage sheet and wonderful creations -- you even have a tea cake recipe! now that is pretty neat! xo
ReplyDeleteThank You!! Oh and the tea cakes are so yummy, try them!
DeleteI love these images and what you've done with them. The colors are wonderful and bright.
ReplyDeleteThank a bunch, Lynn!
DeleteFabulous Christmas projects, thank you for the collage sheet. The tea cakes sound delicous
ReplyDeleteThank You and you are so welcome! The tea cakes are so yummy, you must try them!
DeleteI loved all your fabulous projects and theank you for the sheet of images..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx