Under the Sea...

October 31st 2013

A mini journal page made using a gorgeous image available at the Queen Kat Designs Store by Nora Blansett - isn't she beautiful?

I had a bit of trouble with this page - I wanted to emboss over the paint I had put on and the embossing ink tube spurted out the top and all over my journal - what a sticky mess LOL!!!! I cleaned up what I could and added the embossing powder and some sparkly bits and attempted to emboss it with too much embossing fluid!!! Anyway it still turned out to be quite effective looking so it's not all bad - just the other pages are a bit "wet" in one corner from the spillage!! Needless to say I threw the bottle out - it was way too many years old anyway!

Hope with Rosie...

October 31st 2013

Today I am sharing a card I made for Bombshell Stamps using one of the new images from the "Rosie the Riveter" Digital Stamp Set - don't you just love her???

I did a Breast Cancer theme - lots of pink, a pink ribbon charm & various other embellishments!

Make sure you check out the Bombshell Stamps Blog for lots of inspiration using Bombshell Stamps!!

A Red & Black Bat!

October 27th 2013
A reminder post for our "Cute Halloween" challenge at Wicked Wednesday. For this ATC I have used one of Angie Delarie's Halloween themed digi stamps - such a cute little bat!! At this time of the year there are no excuses for not joining the challenge with a cute Halloween ATC!!!

Bed Time...

October 28th 2013

Time for one last reminder for our Halloween challenge at the Just Some Lines Blog - grab yourself one of the new release images for Halloween from the Store and link up your entry!

Patterned papers on my card are from Gecko Galz and I added some great sticker letters for the "bed time" wording! 

Gecko Galz Blog Hop!

October 25th 2013

Welcome Everyone to the 3rd Annual Gecko Galz Tricks and Treats Blog Hop I am the next stop on your “hop” welcome to my blog! 

If you started here you might want to go back and start at the begining at the Gecko Galz blog so you won’t miss anything! 

We have 15 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 download, The one here is "Ho Ho Ho". 

Also make sure you collect all the secret words on each blog so at the end of the hop you can enter to win our wonderful treat. So sit back, relax, take your time and enjoy the hop! 

We have FOUR amazing prizes up for grabs: 

First is the ephemera collections for each month for an entire year. That is 48 different sets! This is a $144 value 

Second prize is a The monthly paper pack for an entire year! Each month you will receive our paper pack absolutely FREE! This is a $72 value. 

Third prize is all 3 individual collage sheets each month for a year! This is a $54 value 

And our Grand Prize ONE FULL YEAR of Gecko Galz COLLECTIONS!!! That will be 1 paper pack, 1 digital stamp set, and 4 collage sets each month for the entire year! This is a prize worth $288 Read on to learn how you can win! 

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 all Fifteen words (one on each blog 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 October 28th we will randomly draw the 4 winners and email each of you, then we will post the winning names on our website and 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) 

Finally, we are having one more give away! 

If you post our Gecko Galz badge (found on the Gecko Galz Blog) on your blog, facebook page, or website you will be entered to win a Gecko Store Shopping Spree worth $25 - super easy right? 

Just post a link to your blog on the Gecko Galz Blog so we can come visit :). 

Your Secret Word is; GAVE 

 http://geckogalz.com/hohohobh.html

Please enjoy this free Gecko Galz Collage sheet “Ho Ho Ho” As well as the samples I have made using the images.(Just click on the link below the picture above for link to full size sheet) 

Here are some of my samples using images from the sheet along with other Gecko Galz digital patterned papers.

Now you are ready to go to the next blog site and see what wonderful treats await you there. 

Just click the name to be whisked away to their blog! 

Here is the Blog Hop Rotation:

 Hazel Harler

Carol Salisbury 

Joan Liddel 

Penny Walker 

Starr Timmons 

Helene Huber 

Barbara Bird 

Gerri Herbst 

Sharon Rogers 

Lisette Baker 

Sherri Levinton 

Jessica Moore 

Heather Hudson 

Leanne Seed

Down to Earth

October 24th 2013

Sharing 2 cards made using new Maigan Lynn images available at the Queen Kat Designs Store "Lost Love" & "Black Widow" - I love creating with Maigan's designs.

Both images have been coloured with earthy tone Copic Markers and I used digital patterned papers from Gecko Galz in complimentary colour tones.

I added some sticky mesh, muslin, various embellishments and some great Mica Flakes to finish off. I love creating with this colour scheme.

Trick or Treat?

October 24th 2013

Time again for a new challenge at Wicked Wednesday and for this week we have the theme of "Cute Halloween" and our sponsor is Birdie Brown so as always you have the chance to win images just by entering! We look forward to seeing your cute creations!!

Be Afraid Be Very Afraid!

October 23rd 2013

A reminder post for my "Ms October" challenge over at the Bombshell Stamps Blog - make a Hallowen creation using Black, Orange, Purple & Lime Green.

I've altered a coaster to make this fun creation using a brand new digi image from the digital set "Rosie the Riveter"!! I added patterned papers and little halloween tickets from Gecko Galz. I used the "witches hat" from another of the Bombshell digi sets. 

We would love to see your bombshell creations!!!!

Gecko Galz Xmas Tags

October 21st 2013

Some more creation for Gecko Galz using images from the Christmas Kids Collage Set and the Altered Christmas Collage Set.

I just love the vintage style children. I added some fibres, braid, ribbon, lace and other little bits to finish them off as well as stamping the "to & from" words! Make sure you check out the new release products each month from Gecko Galz and keep an eye on the DT Gallery for lots of amazing inspiration for using all these products!

Get Goth...

October 20th 2013

A reminder post for our current Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge - "Get Goth" - what a great theme with a lot of possibilities! We would love to see your ATC creations for this challenge & a perfect month of the year to be making "gothic" style creations so why not link up to the blog!!

My ATC uses a great collage image from Gecko Galz, I added some lace and a cross charm to finish off my creation. I love this style.

Two of a Kind....

October 20th 2013

Another reminder for our Halloween Themed Challenge at the Just Some Lines Blog. I've used another of the new release images for this month - aren't these two just so cute???

Patterned papers are from Gecko Galz. I've distressed all the edges, added some ribbon and embellishments and the stamped wording for fun! We would love to see your Just Some Lines creations for Halloween!

Bewitched!

October 19th 2013

Sharing a other card made using Maigan Lynn's "Winged Shoes" Image available at the Queen Kat Designs Store along with all the other new release images for the month.

I know she is more of a Halloween image but I felt like colouring with pink markers so that's what I did!

A Black Cat

October 15th 2013

Time for a new challenge yet again at Desert Islands Crafts Challenge Blog. Our sponsor for this challenge is Just Some Lines - Jehanne has the most gorgeous images!

My card uses items: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 from the itinerary which I have listed below along with a cute image from Just Some Lines and some patterned paper from Gecko Galz.

And here is the itinerary:

1. Witches/Broomsticks

2. Black Cats

3. Cauldrons

4. Use Stripes

5. Sentiment on Front

6. Use Lots of Black

7. Glitter 7 Sparkle

8. At least 2 Ribbons

9. Use Kraft Cardstock/Paper

10. Die Cuts or Punches

Get creating - we would love to see what you can do with this new itinerary!

Wish Upon a Star....

October 14th 2013

Firstly I would love you all to pop over to the Gecko Galz site and vote for my machine sewn xmas card which I made for World Card Making Day!!! I don't think I've ever asked my followers to vote for anything of mine before but I really love the card I made so would love at least a few votes so you just need to email your vote to: geckogalz@yahoo.com!!!

Today I am sharing one of my DT creations for Gecko Galz using new products for this month.

I just love this sweet little angel from the new release "Christmas Kids" Collage Sheet Set. Patterned strips of paper are also digital papers from Gecko Galz. I'm not sure if I will use this as a Christmas Card or a new baby card - I think it would suit either!

I'll Put a Spell on You!

October 12th 2013

A reminder for our Halloween Challenge at the Just Some Lines Blog - Jehanne released some really amazing new images for Halloween so why not pop over to the store and grab one and get a creation made for this challenge!

I love the bright Dylusions sprays I used for the background of my mini journal pages for this creation. I couldn't resist adding a little punched spider and it's hard to see in the picture but I added some spider web "stuff" to the pages.

We would love to see what you can create - remember to use a Just Some Lines image for your entry!

BOO!

October 12th 2013

Yet another ATC creation! A cute little "ghoul" from Dilly Beans for my reminder post for our cute & Creepy Challenge at Wicked Wednesday!

I'm also entering this ATC in the new Halloween Challenge at the Dilly Beans Challenge Blog!

You Are A Star!

October 11th 2013

Today I am sharing an ATC made with part of a new digi image by Maigan Lynn - available at the Queen Kat Store - I enlarged the image and just used the "cat" from the "Winged Shoes" image.

 

 

 

Remember to check the Queen Kat Blog for more creations using the latest new release images!

Cute & Creepy...

October 10th 2013

A new challenge at Wicked Wednesday this week "Cute & Creepy" and our sponsor Dilly Beans has the best images for this themed challenge!! 

I've used "Cordilla" on my ATC - I coloured her with green & orange Copic Markers and added some bright orange "flock" to her shoes and ribbons. Background patterned papers are from Gecko Galz and the gorgeous "Autumn Medley" glitter is from Sparkle N Sprinkle. (Flock is also from Sparkle N Sprinkle).

I'm entering my ATC at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenges Blog October Challenge as well.

Ride 'em Cowgirl!

October 9th 2013

Time for the October Sketch challenge at the Bombshell Stamps Blog! Visit the blog for the sketch and more inspiration from the DT and get creating - we would love to see your interpretation of the sketch.

For my card I've used one of the images from the "Horsing Around" digital Stamp Set - coloured with Copic Markers, fussy cut and added to the card with mounting tape. Digital patterned papers are from Dana Garson Designs Etsy Store.

A great card for a horse lovin' gal!

Button Up!

October 7th 2013

A reminder that you still have a few days left to enter our "Voodoo Dolls / Stitching" ATC challenge at the Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog!

My image for today's ATC is a new release for October from Just Some Lines - I layered 3 of the same image to look like a group of Voodoo Dolls just waiting for someone to love them???? LOL!

Halloween Celebration.....

October 5th 2013

Well it's time for a new challenge for the month of October at the Just Some Lines Blog and of course our theme is "Halloween" and some amazing new designs have been released in the shop just in time for this occasion! 

Don't you just love this "gruesome" couple LOL??

Patterned papers are from a great digital paper pack from Gecko Galz also released especially for Halloween! I distressed all the edges and coloured the image to look a bit grungy and match the papers. For contrast I added the white lace look sticker strips and a die cut "Celebrate". And finally I couldn't resist a bit of "bling" on the right hand side with 3 sparkly gems!!

I really love the effect of this - a bit of a "mish mash of grunge, lace and ghoulishness LOL!!! What fun this was to make!! What a great Engagement or Wedding Card - certainly would be unique!!!

National Card Making Day at Gecko Galz

October 4th 2013

This is my card for the Gecko Galz feature for National Card Making Day - at the Gecko Galz Site there have been cards showcased by the DT for this card making day - make sure you check them out! And visit Gecko Galz to check out their great new release products for October!

Patterned papers on my card are digital papers from the Gecko Galz collection "Grandma's House" and the gorgeous image is from new release collage sheets "Christmas Kids".

As you can see all the paper "elements" have been stitched on my sewing machine. I added some die cut flowers using the digital papers and co-ordinating plain card and added pearls to the flower centres to finish them off. Some rosette braid and a ribbon bow with pearl drop finishes my card off nicely! A great vintage style xmas card!

Make a Wish & Keep Hoping...

October 3rd 2013

Today I am sharing my mini journal pages using new images from Maigan Lynn available at the Queen Kat Designs Store - I cropped the images for my pages - you can see more new release designs and inspiration at the QKD Blog!

This first image is "Winged Shoes" and the image below is "Black Widow" - LOL I coloured them in pastels so they don't really look like Halloween designs - they have a much "softer" look!

The background of the pages was done using some pearl paints I had in little pots and I just used my finger to smear the paint. I added some scrabble like letter tiles to each page and mounted the images on some gorgeous Japanese fibre paper. I just love the colour scheme I chose for these pages and of course Maigan's images are some of my favourites!