THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Create 3 or more ATCS using the free sheet below. You can use your own embellishments
Post your blog link to the Gecko Galz blog + I will pick a winner on Nov 30.1 Winner will receive a $25 shopping spree in the GG shop
Hello Everyone!
We want to welcome everyone to the
Gecko Galz 14th Annual Blog Hop
This is our Tricks and
Treats Blog Hop!
We have 14 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
"COWBOY CHRISTMAS".
(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 FIVE amazing prizes up for
grabs:
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First is a Gecko Galz Kit Club for 2025!
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Second prize is a subscription to the Gecko Galz 2025 Card Topper Kits!
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Third prize is a subscription to the 2025 Tin Topper Kits for 2025!
Fourth prize is a $25 shopping Spree!
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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, one jewel it
collection, Tin Toppers, and Card Toppers!
First of all, you will need to visit
all 14
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 28th 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 25th 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
This months challenge on the Conjurer of Dreams Facebook group is
https://www.facebook.com/groups/690288322484648
WITCH WISDOM
So dust off your brooms, drag out your potion books and cauldrons, + let's get started!
SARCASTIC WITCH HOUSE
I stained it in black wood stain, then distressed it. black ground on the house peaks
A gold witch portrait that I aged, on the top
Cheesecloth for smoke and inside the house
Snarky verses glued inside the back wall. I attached fairy lights to the inside roof
Witch Agnes + Witch Minerva overlooks the house. always with a snarky quote
You can find the witches here
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1777194041/witch-characters-digital-download-set-of
Sitting beside Agnes is a tiny cauldron with bubbling green bubbles
Images are from this wicked set
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1777194041/witch-characters-digital-download-set-of
+
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1667680707/fire-clouds-digital-download-set-of-4
I printed the images on lightweight copy paper, then mod podged them onto the clean bottle
The words are from this set
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1772828146/witch-wisdom-digital-download-set-of
Silk sari ribbon in black and fall colors are tied around the neck of the bottle.
I also attached a spooky, black tree branch and a glittery copper tree branch
Clear fairy lights inside with a faceted acrylic jewel on the top that was colored black with alcohol ink
WITCH CAT ALTERED PAINT BRUSH
Spooky Cat perched on an altered paint brush
I painted the brush handle and brush hairs black, then went over them with blue wax
A blue resin pumpkin and coordinating resin pumpkin leaves are the base for the Witch Cat
You can find her here
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1776885939/witchy-cats-digital-download-set-of-4
A chipboard Spooky word I painted in orange, and orange sari ribbon set off the brush
The words HOCUS POCUS from this sheet
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1772828146/witch-wisdom-digital-download-set-of-
Just remember...Sometimes you just gotta put on the Hat + show them who's boss!
October
My fav month! Not only is it my birthday month but its also my favorite holiday
Halloween!
I have created 4 projects this month, all in a Halloween theme
SPOOKY GHOST COFFINS
2 wood coffins
Solid papers as the coffin lining
I edged the edges inside the coffin with distressed cheesecloth
The orange coffin has a 3d foam sticker + bat
I also added tiny stars
The ghost in the other coffin has a wobbler in it, so he shakes
Miniature pumpkins and moss on the top of the coffins
Supplies Used
Echo Park Solids Paper Pack
Simple Stories -Foam Vintage Scary Stories Stickers
Simple Stories Paper Pack Collection
AUTUMN PUMPKIN
Painted black, then added autumn papers
The words Lovely Autumn added in the center
Copper wire coiled for the stem
Silk fall leaves + a wire edged ribbon make up the bow.
Supplies Used
Photoplay Trick or Treat Collection Set
Mintay Autumn Splendor Stickers
POTION BOTTLE
Painted black, added white wax paste accents, then added images from the Photoplay Trick or Treat Collection. I LOVE this collection, So Fun!
TOMBSTONE ACCORDION TAG BOOK
2 Chipboard gravestones I created myself, with an accordion folded tag booklet
Silk sari ribbon in Fall colors
Supplies Used
Simple Stories Vintage Scary Stories Collection-Tag Sheet
ALL THINGS DARK AND BEAUTIFUL
This months challenge over on the GG blog
DREADFULLY WICKED ALTERED CANVAS
I created this using a 10" x 20" canvas. The background has been aged and crackled.
Resin filigree pieces peek out from under the main image + a black candelabra on the bottom.
The haunting image is from a free sheet offered in the newsletter.
A chipboard quote on the top
FOREST WITCH OVAL CANVAS
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I enlarged the image to fit on a oval canvas
Her hat brim is 3d
Paper Florals in pink and glitter, along with coils were added around the canvas.
The striking image is from this sheet set
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1771579012/hocus-pocus-digital-collage-set
POISON BOTTLE
I created a gnarly looking poison bottle using a wood bottle using distress pastes + waxes
A metal POISON label on the top tied with raffia
The 4 resin bottles on the bottom are clipped to hold the dynamic scene from the library.
you can find the set here
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1771580794/the-dark-library-digital-collage-set
Head over to the Gecko Galz blog, + join in on our challenges
VINTAGE WITCHES
Oct ATC Challenge for Gecko Galz
Post them on the GG blog under ATC Challenge. I will pick a winner the end of Oct
STAY WILD MOON CHILD
This month's challenge on the Gecko Galz blog
I created 3 projects
Mystical Moon Mixed Media
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1785774345/stay-wild-moon-child-digital-collage-set
MOON WILD STAR
Wood star, resin mini stars and filigree, Die cut florals, and sticker words
The gorgeous images is from
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1785774345/stay-wild-moon-child-digital-collage-set
Shine Like a Star Candy Tin
A tin that I painted in navy blue chalk paint.
Splattered with white to make tiny stars
The Moon Child image adorned on the lid with a pale pink paper rose + a small resin star.
Image from this set
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1785774345/stay-wild-moon-child-digital-collage-set
Fill with candy to enjoy later
