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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Gecko Galz Blog Hop


Hello Everyone!

I want to welcome everyone to the 13th destination of 
Gecko Galz 4th Annual Blog Hop
If you started here you might want to go back and start at the beginning at the Gecko Galz blog so you won’t miss anything!  
We have 21 AMAZING blogs for you to visit this weekend, each with some gorgeous projects created using the Gecko Galz collage images, 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 
"LAND OF THE FEY". 
Also make sure you collect all the “secret” words on each blog so at the end of the hop you can send in the phrase to enter our drawing for a wonderful treat.  So sit back, relax, take your time and enjoy the hop!
We have FOUR amazing prizes up for grabs:
·        First is the Kit Club for each month for an entire year. This is exclusive sets for club members which include a paper set, stamp set, and collage images in each set! That is 12 different sets! This is a $144 value!
·        Second prize is the monthly collage sets for an entire year! Each month you will receive all 4 sets absolutely FREE! This is a $96 value.
·        Third prize is all of the individual collage sheets each month for a year, this includes the jewel it sheets! This is a $90 value!
·        And our Grand Prize ONE FULL YEAR of Gecko Galz PRODUCTS!!! That will Kit Club Set, 4 individual collage sheets, Jewel it set and 4 collage sets each month for the entire year! This is a prize worth $330!
Read on to learn how you can win!
First of all, you will need to visit all 21 blogs and leave a comment on each blog :) **This is important so we know you have been to all the blogs **. Collect all 20 words (one on each blog site except the home site) and at the end of the blog 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 November 3rd 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 site and your name goes in again for a better chance of winning (each purchase you make that weekend gives you another chance to win) 


  

Your Secret Word is;
THE

Please enjoy this free Gecko Galz Collage sheet 
“Land Of The Fey”
 as well as the samples I have made using the images! 

(Just click on the picture for link to full size sheet)


To grab the images click HERE

Before I show you my designs I just wanted to say how much fun I have had creating with these designs!  I made more than what I will show you but tried to picture the ones I really, really loved.  Are you ready to see my creations?  Here we go:

So, first up is a tag that I created using one of the fairy images.  I love the colors so much in this image! I added some cheesecloth, coordinating papers, and of course some vintage ribbon and seam binding to round out the tag.


Next up is a card with a little different design.  Again, I love the colors here.  Blues and turquoises.  Aaaagh.  I decided that I wanted to have a clear acrylic front on this card to showcase the image.  I began by cutting a rectangle from the acrylic and highlighting the edges with silver precious metals.  I then stamped tiny butterflies with white staz-on ink.  I added the image with foam tape on the center of a deep blue mat.  It appears that the image is floating when you look at it.  Completed the card by attaching a sentiment inside.  Love that it is visible from the front.  I do think this is definitely one of my favorites!

A little close-up of the sentiment on the card:


This image is so fun and colorful.  I had to use it!  Sometimes simplicity is perfect.  I think adding the colors and simplistic mats and then coordinating with fibers really allows the image to show its stuff!!!


And last, but certainly not least, is a tiny mixed media canvas.  This precious little trumpeting fairy is absolutely adorable.  It really struck a cord with me.  I began with a 3 x 5 canvas that I covered with a book page.  I then added turquoise gelato and some stamps in frayed burlap ink.  Next I began layering the images (also from Gecko Galz!) until I was happy with the background.  Add the image, vintage ribbon, and some trinkets here and there and Voila!


 It really needed the pearl dangling from the bottom!


A close-up of the layering:

Well, I hope you enjoyed my projects.  Please visit all of the blogs and see the wonderful creativity our team has!  Leave me some love in the comment section!
If You missed checking out one of the blogs or want to go through them again here is the rotation

Here is the Blog Hop Rotation


43 comments:

  1. Lovely projects, especially loved that butterfly layer on your card!

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  2. Wonderful projects, I love the last one - it's gorgeous.
    xxx Hazel.

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  3. these are so magical and pretty totally worth the wait!

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  4. Your right the colors are simply gorgeous! Love your creations! Nice.
    Happy Creating. Tee

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  5. Oh, your projects are so delicate and just magical! love them all! xxD

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  6. Love all your fairies. Blue is my favorite color and I love the soft pastel colors. The butterflies stamped on the clear arcylic is so creative. Thanks for the download and a chance to win.

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  7. Who doesn't just love the magic of fairies. Thank you. Your are so pretty.

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  8. Wow, so worth the wait! These are all beautiful!

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  9. Beautiful projects Terri, especially love the one with the dangly pearl.

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  10. wow, love your cards, the special effects are great.

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  11. gorgeous cards I particularly love the butterflies on the acetate!

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  12. Terri, love all of your inspiration pieces!! I agree...gotta have that pearl...the tiny canvas is my Fav :0)
    Hugs
    Heather

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  13. Lovely projects. I love the first one using the acetate and your beautiful seam binding bows! Thank you, Jan

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  14. Great selection of cards! The butterflies with white Staz-on is spot on. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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  15. Wonderful cards! I love all of them they are so gorgeous. Great variety, thanks so much for sharing!~kim

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  16. I did more than "enjoy" your project, I love them! Those butterflies are pure magic and each piece has a special whimsy of its own!

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  17. Your projects are just beautiful! I love the way you have showcased the images and love your design ideas and creativity!

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  18. Love your projects - just fabulous

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  19. Your cards are so sweet! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  20. Thank you for sharing - great inspiration!

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  21. I love your tag and cards. The color choices are beautiful.
    Marilyn

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  22. These are all gorgeous, what lovely detail you put into them too! ~Diane

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  23. Lovely projects!! You've added such great details to each!!

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  24. all your projects are gorgeous, the little canvas is so cute xx

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  25. Beautiful work!! Thanks for the great freebie too!!

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  26. Terri your blog hop samples are beautifully crafted. I love all your projects. You have such a great eye for color and embellishments.

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  27. Love the ribbons, trinkets and your butterfly stamping. All so lovely.

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  28. I love the canvas the best. Will make a great Christmas present for my mom.

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  29. Your samples look amazing! Love the collage sheet - thank you! Fun blog hop!

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  30. you have a way with the fairies Terri! gorgeous pieces -- the little canvas is my favorite! xo

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  31. Beautiful fairies, love the magic and romance. Love your samples, they are stunning x

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  32. Beautiful cards & creations with the Gecko Galz sheet! A great hop!

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  33. Love your artful projects and variety of techniques used on them. Helene

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  34. beautiful fairies and amazing artwork!

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  35. I love fairies, love this collage sheet, and love the cards you made with the images! Your layering and embellishments are awesome! Very lovely work.

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  36. Humm, hard to pick a favorite.... I think I like the first one best with all of the blue, but love them all, great job!

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    1. Your creations are lovely. I really like the pastel feel of each.

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  37. Everything is gorgeous. Love them all. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Love these whimsical images and the beautiful cards you have created with them! Thanks so much for the free collage sheet!

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