Fab Freebie From The Fairy Den, Zowie Dixon

 Boo...!

Stopping by to share my make I made with Zowies Freebie image! Free Crafting Images with Love,

This is my first and not my last, Busted Canvas! I have learned a lot along the way! Next time I am going to try more cuts, and scrap book paper as backgrounds in stead of paint!

Thoughts ?

Robin

Gecko Galz September 24 DT Projects-Stay Wild Moon Child

 Morning!

It is my day over at the,Gecko Galz Blog! While there be sure to checko out all the challenges with freebie images to work with! Mark your calendar for October, it will be our annual Trick and Treats Blog Hop, not to missed! Where you will hop with us all and collect full sheets of images! 

Ok on the Stay Wild Moon Child!! See following for photos of my projects,

Coaters, I rescued and upcycled.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Robin

Freebies From The Fairy Den and Zowie Dixon! Hurry!!

 

Hello,

My dear friend Zowie Dixon from the Fairy Den is offering freebies to craft with!! Run, Skip, Hop to 

her blog, https://craftsfromthefairyden.blogspot.com/. There is currently haunted Victorian houses, in sepia tone! Here is my project when the skeleton couples were free!

Here is the run down, a frame/easel from my local 1,25 dollar store, brushed with Tim Holtzs Walnut Ink, I deicut the jagged backgrounds for both images, inked all the edges, assembled the pieces and then added bits and thing, the bug, the bun and then I stretched some spider web from my dollar 1.25 store over the whole piece for a extra spooky vibe! 

Thanks for stopping by, Robin

Gecko Galz Blog August Fantasy Challenge -Dragon

 

Hello All,

Did you know Gecko Galz Blog holds monthly challenges and provides a free image for you to work with??! Check it out !https://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/ 

There a few different challenges to choose from, I am entering the August Fantasy Challenge with my awesome and a bit funny tag I created!

I added a lace of leather as I thought it compliment the dragons strength. The funny quote, I have seen on T shirts of some friends of mine that are dragon nuts!

Thanks for stopping by

Robin

Gecko Galz 13th Annual Blog Hop!!!!

 Hello Everyone!

We want to welcome everyone to the

Gecko Galz 13th Annual Blog Hop

 

This is our Tricks and Treats Blog Hop! 

We have 13 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

"DARK BY NATURE".

(Click Right on the image below to save)

 

 

And here are some designs I did;

Isn't he fabulous!!

Burlap Canvas

Puzzle Piece, This might be my fav.

This a small wood box, I painted, stamped swirls

and added bits of this and that

Fun new Test Tube treat holder

And my second favorite,  small bottle

that will use to burn my incense sticks in.

Light your stick and drop it in... no more mess!

 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 Kit Club for 2024!

·        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, a new Craft Kit each quarter, 2 ATC collections, A Sentiment pack each quarter, 1 Paper Pack each quarter, one jewel it collection, Tin Toppers, and Card Toppers!

 

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 at geckogalz2019@gmail.com.

This enters you in the give Away. 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 26th of October and the 30th 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

Gail Hutchinson

Tanis Buckton

Susan Renshaw

Kelly Parker 

Marcia Caradinta

Carole Jones

Angela Fretwell

Gerri Herbst

Lesia Schnur

Leanne Seed

Gecko Galz August Beach Babes

 Hello,

August is here and time to celebrate all things beach, water, ocean, sun and sand. Consider getting your craft on, and join us over at Gecko Galz Blog and enter the challenge to win great prizes!

I chose to work with the beautiful and mysterious, fantasy set of Sirens by Gecko Galz. Which can be found at  Gecko Galz on Etsy

                                               I created 3 one of kind tags for this challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Robin

Gecko Galz Safari- June 23 Challenge Projects

 Hello,

Boy oh Boy did I have fun creating my design team projects for the months challenge , Safari!! Consider getting your craft on and join us for a chance to win great prizes!!

I used the beautiful and exciting Into The Wilds Set By Gecko Galz and Wild Things ATC set from Gecko Galz to complete 3 projects!! These images can be found in Gecko Galz Etsy Store, under this seasons collection!

I love using found items in my projects, I found a wine box, at my favorite resale shop. and created a one of a kind wine box! Perfect for gift giving!

                                              Next up the very cool and adventurous Tag Flip

And lastly an altered burlap canvas

Thank You for stopping by,

Robin 

Design Team

Gecko Galz Spun Sugar Challenge

 Hello,

It is my day up on the Gecko Galz Blog, sharing my projects I created for this months theme, Spun Sugar! Consider getting your craft on and join us! You have the blog address above where you can find free images to work with and join many challenges! and if you click the Retro Yum sheet you will end up in the etsy store!!  There is also a facebook group to join, Gecko Galz Papercrafting page

I used the Gecko Galz  Retro Yum sheet, that can be found in the Gecko Galz Etsy store.

                                                                  I just love these images! 

                                                           Here are my projects for inspiration!

Are these not the cutest frames I found at the $ 1.25 store! They reminded me of small dessert plates! And I made a set of super cute magnets to match!

 AND, one last fun idea, find following the 4 challenges for the Paper crafting Facebook page below!

Thanks,

Robin

Gecko Galz March Ode To Spring

 Hello,

Spring is on its way! I want to share a few projects I have created for Spring for Gecko Galz Challenge Group and Blog

I am am an avid collector of Altoid tins and was thrilled to find Gecko Galz  have fabulous tin covers!!

                                                              Pixie Tin Toppers

                                                              I covered 2 tins inside and out!

                                                                           and lastly

                                                                    a final goodbye to winter!

                                                  

                                           Torn edges, inked edges, gems, glitter, paper!

Thanks for stopping by, 

Robin

Arty Diva Challenge Blog March

 Hello, 

Welcome Spring! Get your craft on and join us over at the Arty Diva Challenge Blog! There are fabulous prizes to be won! 

Thanks to our in house sponsor Lillirain Designs for the beautiful images titled "What's it all about Alfie"

I adore the kit! I am such a dog lover, and want to hug Alfie!!!!

Here are projects:

                                        I created a tri fold ATC holder out of a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 paper 

This what the inside looks like with pockets for 3 ATCS

     My second project is a home decor, I used a wood plaque, adding images and its and pieces!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Robin

Arty Diva Challenge Blog and Vintage Valentines

 Hello,

Happy Valentines  Day! 

Be sure to get your craft on and join us over in the  Arty Diva Challenge Blog! Great prizes to be won from our in house sponsor Lilli Rain Designs!

This month we celebrated Valentines Day and created with vintage Valentines. I remember crafting with my grandma and making valentines! 

I upcycle a glass bottle, covering it in red mulberry paper, adding the adorable service boy valentine, a few pearls and filled it with Red Hot candy's as a gift for a friend.

I then make 3 Valentine cards,

Thanks for stopping by,

Robin