WELCOME TO THE GECKO GALZ 4th ANNUAL BLOG HOP

Hello Everyone!

We want to welcome everyone to the

Gecko Galz 4th Annual Blog Hop

This is your first stop on a magical Blog Hop!  

We have 21 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! Each blog you visit will have another free Gecko Galz Collage sheet for you to down load, the one here is

"THE ARTSY LIFE".

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) 

 

Please enjoy this free Gecko Galz Collage sheet

“Artsy Life”

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

From Here you can visit each of our Blog Hop destinations listed below!

Here is the Blog Hop Rotation

Sharon Rogers

Joan Liddle

Vicki Romain

Jules Eickmeier

Patti Fisher

Heather Hudson

Diane Bove

Yvonne Garner

Michele Storm

Jessica Moore

Helene Huber

Terri Burnette

Lisette Baker

Barbara Bird

Gerri Herbst

Amanda Phillips

Carol Salisbury

Wendy Waldorf

Leanne Seed 

COME JOIN US AT OUR ANNUAL SCRAPBOOK RETREAT

we invite you to come join us for our 4th Annual Scrapbook Retreat. we have 2 spots that have opened up and would love to see you thee!

FOURTH ANNUAL GECKO GALZ
RETREAT

 FAIRY MERRY RETREAT

MARCH 6-8th  2015

Who wouldn’t like a little time away to paper craft with no
distractions…  Well, Gecko Galz would like to offer a perfect
place to do just that at the fourth annual Gecko Galz Retreat!

Come and join Leanne, the founder of the innovative Gecko
Galz, as she and her helpers create a relaxing, creative and
fun-filled, all-inclusive weekend getaway! 

In 2015 we will be having our retreat at the amazing Deep Woods Retreat Center in Smithville Texas

 http://www.deepwoodsretreat.com/

•        Forget about those chores!

•        Giggle with your friends into the wee hours!

•        Create beautiful paper crafts with our classes!

•        Learn new techniques!

•        Get to use exclusive Gecko Galz products!

•        Door prizes throughout the weekend!

Every crafter will be provided the following;
Their own work space;
A Gecko Galz goodie bag worth $50 or more;
Free make-n-takes
Gourmet meals
yummy snacks
Free project kits 

fun challenges where you can win amazing prizes

The comfortable sleeping accommodations are in the same
building as the craft room.  No need to tread out into the
night to reach your bed! (you will need to bring twin sheets)

Gecko Galz will be providing exclusive classes to all that
attend the retreat:

•        First a wonderful class with guest teacher Heather Hudson
•        The Second a card workshop with company owner  Leanne Seed
* And the third a wonderful paper crafting project with company owner Leanne Seed

Unlike other paper craft retreats, Gecko Galz class fees are
included in the price.
The Fees: $250Two nights with 5 meals – Friday dinner, 3 on Saturday and
Sunday brunch
Also included in this price are drinks and snacks throughout
the weekend.  You are welcome to bring a bottle of your
favorite wine..Space is Limited to 24 people

ONLY 2 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Your space is reserved with only a $50 deposit (this will not be
refunded in the event of cancellation).  

The remaining balance is due by January 15th 2015.

Come and share your creative spirit with us and enjoy the
company of your fellow crafters!

To pay your deposit and guarentee your spot for next years event email Leanne at

geckogalz2014@gmail.com 

Our Retreats are fun for all!

COME CHECK OUT OUR SALE AREA!

We invite you to come check out our SALE area in our Etsy store! Collage sheets are the perfect price for starting your own image collection or just add on to your already exisiting collage sheet collection!
Just head over to the GECKO GALZ etsy shop.
Happy Crafting
Gecko Galz

OCTOBER DESIGN TEAM SPOTLIGHT.....DIANE BOVE

This month we are so pleased to be able to introduce to you another amazing member of our Design Team, Diane Bove. She has been a constant well of inspirations to all our followers and her amazing cards are breath taking. Here is a bit about this talented card artist!

How long have you been paper crafting?

I have been paper crafting for probably the last 30 years or so, but I was introduced to card making 14 years ago at a Stampin Up party.

What is your favorite kind of projects to do?

5 x 7 greeting cards

In the industry who do you most admire and why?

There are so many talented bloggers I follow and admire, I couldn't possibly pick one.

What brands (besides Gecko Galz) do you enjoy working with?  

I also enjoy working with items I make using my KNK Zing and the Make the Cut software program. I make stencils, frames and die cut cards.

What is the one thing in your crafting tote that you cannot live without?

Art Glitter Glue dries clear adhesive, my favorite glue, I use it for everything.

Where have you been published?

As a winner of the Papercraft Magazine 2008 World Card Day Contest, my winning card submission was featured in the March/April 2009 newsstand issue. I have been published numerous times in Ready Set Create, Scrapbook News and Review, and Whimsical Musings Magazine.

What is the best thing about being on the Gecko Galz Design team?

I love all the papers and collage sheets I get to work with, I was a Gecko Galz fan long before I was on the design team.

What is your favorite scrapbook shop and where is it located?

My Craft Room 6020 Rochester Rd, Troy Mi. They have a great selection of new products I can't find anywhere else.

How would you describe your crafting style?

Colorful yet simple and easy, and always with a matching lined envelope.

If you could have a job in the crafting world what would it be and why?

Teaching, I love helping people and love to share how easy it is to get great results with a minimum amount of effort..

Share your blog site:

1CardCreator.blogspot.com

Any last words for our friends and followers?  

I hope you join us for the Gecko Galz Blog Hop October 30th through November 2nd for lots of inspiration, prizes, free collage sheets and of course... fun!

OCTOBER CHARM.....WORKS BY OUR DESIGN TEAM

Hello Everyone!

This month our amazing design team has come up with some fantastic samples using all the new Gecko Galz products. If you would like to check out all our new products please feel free to visit our Etsy shop at
https://www.etsy.com/shop/geckogalz
We hope you enjoy all our designs and invite you to check out all their work at their blog sites.

BY CAROL SALISBURY

using

Gecko Galz  Vintage Thanksgiving Collage Set

and Mayflower Paper Pack

BY DIANE BOVE

using

Gecko Galz Vintage Thanksgiving Collage Sheet

BY GERRI HERBST

using

Gecko Galz Snow Babies Collage sheet

BY HELENE HUBER

using

Gecko Galz Vintage Thanksgiving Collage Sheet 

BY WENDY WALDORF

using

Gecko Galz Putting on the Ritz collage set and Chalk Board Sentiments Collage Set

BY VALERIE TUPS

using

Gecko Galz Fall Colors Jewel It Collage Set

and Mayflower Paper Pack

BY JOAN LIDDLE

using

Gecko Galz Vintage Portraits Collage Sheet

BY TERRI BURNETTE

using

Gecko Galz Be Thankful Digital Stamp Set

and Mayflower Paper Pack

BY PATTI FISHER

using

Gecko Galz Vintage Thanksgiving Collage Set 

and Be Thankful digital Stamp Set

BY JULES EICKMEIER

using

Gecko Galz Give Thanks Digital Stamp Set

BY LISETTE BAKER

using

Gecko Galz Snow Babies Collage Sheet

BY MICHELE STORM

using 

Gecko Galz Vintage Thanksgiving collage sheet and 

Be Thankful Stamp Set and Mayflower Paper Pack

Jeepers Creepers October Customer Challenge

It is October and time for a new Gecko Galz Customer Challenge!!  

This month our theme is a Jeepers Creepers Challenge!!

There is only one rule, and that is you need to use at least ONE  product from Gecko Galz!!  

It can be one of the free products, stamps, collage images, or digital papers!!  It is up to you!!

The winner will receive a $25 Gecko Galz Shopping Spree and a Bo Bunny Prize Pack.
I also want to announce our 
September "School days" Customer Challenge Winner
Congrats to Anne Mills!!!

We thought it might be fun to share a couple of inspiration pieces from the Design Team....to get your Mojo going for our Jeepers Creepers Challenge!!

You can stop by their blogs to get all the Yummy Details!!

WENDY

MICHELE

Patricia

HELENE

LISETTE

GERRI

We can't wait to see your creations!!

Thank you for visiting!!
  You have until 11:55pm Eastern time on Octover 30th to play along!
You can link up your creations below or send a photo of your project to us at geckogalz2014@gmail.com.

An InLinkz Link-up