Friday, October 25, 2013

It's Gecko Galz Blog Hop time.....

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 beginning 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 Gaz Collage sheet for you to download, 
The one here is "Christmas Joy".

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;
OR 
Please enjoy this free Gecko Galz Collage sheet “Christmas Joy
As well as the samples I have made using the images


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


Christmas card above with envelope below



Another Christmas card and envelope



Charm with pictures on front and back



A mini album with tags and pockets





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 

63 comments:

Fripperies and Butterflies said...

Carol your work is sooooo beautiful! You make me ready for Christmas!

Krisha said...

Love your mini album.

Lisa Howell said...

Gorgeous...I especially love the mini and the charm!

Mrs Beez said...

Fabulous projects - love that charm.

Elizabeth said...

I love how you have used the images in your cards and projects. Thanks for the images!

DonnaMundinger said...

Gorgeous projects! that mini is so sweet and what a cool charm. xxD

Valerie-Jael said...

Great work! Valerie

1CardCreator said...

Gorgeous cards and book, thank you for the collage sheet too. ~Diane

sugarsherri said...

Your work is always outstanding, your sheet is wonderful also!

Heather said...

Fabulous Projects Girlie!! I LOVE each one!! That mini is fabulous!! Love the envelopes too...sooo cool!!
Hugs
BOLB!!

Rather Scrap said...

Really liked the cards and envelopes but then saw your mini book....I love the vintage Christmas images, I'm inspired.

Rather Scrap said...

Loved your cards and envelopes, then I saw your mini album...I'm inspired. Love all the vintage Christmas images.

Yvonne said...

Gorgeous Xmas card, Carol!

MsMad said...

I hear Christmas carols in my head looking at all your goodies.
Barbara

Cathy L. Calamas said...

Thanks so much for the beautiful images. Your christmas cards are stunning!!

Starr said...

Oh Carol how wonderful your projects are. I'm glad you have a Christmas collection because you make gorgeous Christmas items.
Love that mini also!

Laura S Reading said...

Thank you for your secret word and the fabulous freebie. I love vintage images and you've made beautiful things with them.

Peggy Giovanetti said...

Sweet vintage images will be a perfect start for some of my cards and tags this year; thank you so much for this sheet!!!!
Love your projects, that mini is awesome!!!!!

Jodi said...

Thanks for being such an inspiration. The charm is my favorite! Thank you so much for the freebie.

VAWM said...

Wonderful Christmas! I adore your mini!

Joan said...

love these vintage Christmas images and your fabulous samples, thank you

Meggymay said...

Stunning Vintage Christmas project. Thank you for the free images.
Yvonne

Unknown said...

I love these nostalgic Christmas images! The projects are fantastic...

Jess said...

Love everything Carol! Especially the mini-album!

trisha too said...

These are all wonderful, Carol, but my favorite is that gorgeous charm!

:)

Mixed Media/ Altered Crafts said...

I love your card & envies!And the rest of your projects! nice. Thank you for the Christmas collage sheet!
Will be gorgeous to work with this holiday season!Tee

Sharon said...

A gorgeous sheet of images & I love your samples Carol!

Dame Jeanne Marie said...

Tick or treat! Love your mini album - very cool !!

Mickie said...

Oh such delightful projects, love your work!

Wendy said...

Thank you so much for the Christmas inspired collage sheet. It is full of wonderful designs. Beautiful design team creations by Carol. Love your decoupaged charm. Your mini album with the secret pockets and tags is really impressive. Great inspirations!

Kim's Kreations said...

I love these vintage images. Great projects for Christmas. ogdendoll@gmail.com

Denay said...

Gorgeous projects. Loved the two-sided charm.

artbeckons said...

Sweet images... I can't believe Christmas is just around the corner!

Yvonne Garner said...

Just in time for the Holidays! Beautiful inspiration pieces. A great Blog Hop.

Electra said...

Wow, have you ever been busy! That charm is especially delightful! Thank you for this great collage sheet, now I can start my cards!

Unknown said...

The mini album is awesome and thankyou for the cute vintage collage sheet.
Cheers,
Elaine

hazel said...

Beautiful projects, I love the charm.
xxx Hazel.

sandi collins said...

love the charms and mini album

chrissie said...

Really beautiful cards from the images

Chrissie xx

Sande said...

I'm sitting here in awe of your projects. They are fantastic and I love the soft coloring your chose. Thank you for the college and I can't wait to get busy creating with it.

2amscrapper said...

I love the color palette you chose for your beautiful samples!

Sande said...

Beautiful creations! Lovely Christmas images!
Thanks for the Hop!

Hugs, Sande xx

Shelley said...

Carol, thank you for inspiring me to begin Christmas. Your samples are wonderful!

Stephenie said...

Loving all of the collage sheets by Gecko Galz!! Love all of your projects!! So beautiful and getting a head start on Christmas!! TFS!

cathy said...

Pretty samples. I particularly like the charm.

Joan said...

great projects - loving the charm!

www.creativepointe.blogspot.com said...

All wonderful projects! Thanks for the collage sheet!

Jody Green said...

Gorgeous images - especially love the children on the sled. Your projects are wonderful - the charms are so cute and the mini books looks fabulous. Thanks for everything!

Unknown said...

Your samples are of such vintage goodness! The album with tags is a perfect gift to give at Thanksgiving, thanks for the idea and collage sheet.

CarlaKH said...

So pretty...love the variety of creations so well done. Thanks for the beautiful collage sheet!

Barbara said...

Wonderful Christmas cards. I love the ideas.

Dee's Craft Room said...

Fabulous work, they have a real vintage feel.

Dionne

Michele said...

you've made awesome cards with this collage sheet. very inspirational. thanks for the hop! xo

Evelyn Walter said...

Very nice pictures for christmas. The tiny little charms are so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
Evelyn

Words and Pictures said...

Fabulous little album - what wonderful creations with those great vintage images! And thank you so much for the download.
Alison x

Diane said...

Love the ideas you shared!! Love this hop.

Patty Antle said...

Thank you, Carol. I love the little book!

Corrie Herriman said...

Still hopping, still liking what I see !
Corrie

pearlswithplaid said...

I will definitely be using some of these images in my cards this year. Thanks so much!

christi said...

all of your projects are awesome. I really like the way you made the o tannenbaum card. just gorgeous. thanks for the digi.

Penny Walker said...

love the charm and such great samples

grandmabell said...

What a great charm

Unknown said...

Absolutely beautiful vintage samples...Thank you for sharing.