Gecko Galz 13th Annual Blog Hop

15 March 2024

Worldwide Crafters & Colorists Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our #15 March 2024 Blog Challenge.  As you are aware, our sponsor is always Julia Spiri Art, and we would love you to use her images. Have you joined Julia Spiri Art Facebook Group yet?

For my inspiration this challenge I created with "Girl with Mask, The Secrets of Venice"   I have made a double journal page also using "Girl with Mask, Venetian Butterfly".  I did a bit of mixed media on the pages with paint and then I cut some Venice streets from junk journal papers  Dreamy Journal Art.  The quotes are from a Google search.


The Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog challenge runs from 15 March until 12 April2024.  There are lots of beautiful images in Julia's shop and you can nearly always grab a discounted image in her shop.  Don't forget to Look!

Don't forget Julia also has a Patreon subscription.  I don't know how I could survive without getting her images each month.  Julia also has a group page on Facebook you should check out.

Bye for now and don't forget to join our Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog Challenge each month.

CHALLENGE RULES

1. THREE entries permitted per person.

2. You can use any artists images and any company's stamp on your entry.

3. "Anything Goes" as long as you use an image in your creation.

4. AI images are NOT allowed.

5. You must link your entry to your creation, not your entire blog.

6. You can enter your creation in as many other challenges as you would like.

7. There must be a link back to the Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge Blog on your post.

8. You MUST be a FOLLOWER of this challenge blog.

I hope to see lots of Julia's images in your creations.

Bye for now,

Gail

01 March 2024

SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge

Welcome to the SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge for March 2024 - #84 Anything Goes..  This month I have decided to make a male birthday card using "Steam Power".  The square base card is kraft then an embossing folder showing trees.  I then layered the steam train, sentiments and a strip of railway truck I found in my digital stash.


As a follower of my blog, you are eligible to use this discount at SheepSki Designs Etsy shop  SKIANDREA10

I hope you will join in our March 2024 Blog Challenge.  We also run a Facebook group too, so join here if you aren't a member of the group yet.

See you in the Blog challenge and good luck with your entry.


Gail


I have entered Incy Wincy Designs Challenge -1st to the 25th every month: MARCH 2024 Themes are Birthday and/or Funny, Humourous (closes 25th) No. 27 1/5 ends 25/3/24

Morgan's ArtWorld March Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our March Blog Challenge for 2024.  You will notice over on our blog, we have changed the numbering system of our Challenges, so welcome to No. 74 Blog Challenge Always Anything Goes.  This month I have created with Fantasy Fae 31


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Now don't forget to check out our March 2024 "Anything Goes" Blog Challenge https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

You may also be interested in this video of Morgan's showcasing her animal images.

I have entered:

28 February 2024

The Outlawz Progressive Challenge for February

 Thank you to The Outlawz Challenges and Sandra for the image "Woven Heart".  Here is my creation.



I have also used a journal page for the background from Back to the Source.  The patchwork cat is from my stash however, it was one of those images in my download files.  I can't remember the artist so I can file it properly and thank them, but I just know it was purrfect for Sandra's image.  


I am entering Progressive freebie challenge (theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com)

Monday Greetings Challenge: February 5th Monday Greetings Challenge! (theoutlawzchallenges-monday.blogspot.com)

25 February 2024

Beccy's Place February Blog Challenge

 This month's challenge is challenging me to add washi tape to my creation.  I could not go past those beautiful silhouettes "Cat Tails" when I spent my prize from last month.  I love cats but the silhouettes have tails.  My cat Emmie doesn't have a tail.  She was a rescue kitten and they told me she had manx in her and she only has a little stumpy tail.  It looks like a rabbit's tail when she runs.  Anyhow enough of Emmie, here is my February Blog Challenge creation.

I have made an insert inside the card to make the front.  I hope you can see my paw washi tape.

15 February 2024

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our #14 February 2024 Blog Challenge.  As you are aware, our sponsor is always Julia Spiri Art, and we would love you to use her images. Have you joined Julia Spiri Art Facebook Group yet?

For my inspiration this challenge I created with "Sweet Temptation".  I have used a pink square card base and layered a piece of a rectangle paper doily behind the image.  The cupcake clip art and sentiment are from my stash.


The Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog challenge runs from 15 February until 12 March 2024.  There are lots of beautiful images in Julia's shop and you can nearly always grab a discounted image in her shop.  Don't forget to Look!

Don't forget Julia also has a Patreon subscription.  I don't know how I could survive without getting her images each month.  Julia also has a group page on Facebook you should check out.

Bye for now and don't forget to join our Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog Challenge each month.

CHALLENGE RULES

1. THREE entries permitted per person.

2. You can use any artists images and any company's stamp on your entry.

3. "Anything Goes" as long as you use an image in your creation.

4. AI images are NOT allowed.

5. You must link your entry to your creation, not your entire blog.

6. You can enter your creation in as many other challenges as you would like.

7. There must be a link back to the Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge Blog on your post.

8. You MUST be a FOLLOWER of this challenge blog.

I hope to see lots of Julia's images in your creations.

Bye for now,

Gail


01 February 2024

Morgan's ArtWorld February Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our second Blog Challenge for 2024.  You will notice over on our blog, we have changed the numbering system of our Challenges, so welcome to No. 73 Blog Challenge always Anything Goes.

This month I have made a birthday card with one of Morgan's beautiful images from her "My African Dream" collection.  I love all her images in this section and today I have coloured "Masai Maiden". I have used coloured pencils.




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Now don't forget to check out our February 2024 "Anything Goes" Blog Challenge https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

You may also be interested in this video of Morgan's showcasing her animal images.



SheepSki Designs February 2024 Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge for February.  The theme is "Anything Goes".  I have created my card using "Bumble Bee Blossom" and "Jean's Cherry Blossom".

I have used an embossing folder on white cardstock and foam taped my images on the front and one inside.



Front of card


As a follower of my blog, you are eligible to use this discount at SheepSki Designs Etsy shop  SKIANDREA10

I hope you will join in our February 2024 Blog Challenge.  We also run a Facebook group too, so join here if you aren't a member of the group yet.

See you in the Blog challenge and good luck with your entry.


Gail

23 January 2024

22 January 2024

Gecko Galz January Steampunk Challenge

 This is my entry in the Gecko Galz Steampunk Blog challenge using the free image. The sentiments are Gecko Galz as well.  Gecko Galz has fantastic sentiment bundles.




I am entering Gecko Galz: GECKO GALZ MONTHLY STEAMPUNK CHALLENGE (geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com)

and the Facebook challenge INSPIRATIONAL (Won)







20 January 2024

Gecko Galz January Stamp Challenge

 This is my entry in the Gecko Galz Stamp Challenge for January 2024.



I am entering  


Gecko Galz: GECKO GALZ STAMP CHALLENGE (geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com)


Beccy's Place Blog Challenge



 The Beccy's Place January Blog Challenge has started.  The optional theme is all about flowers and plants.

Here is my card using Simply Freesias which unfortunately is retired but you can definitely find something to purchase in the store if you look.  Beccy's Place stamps are addictive and if you check out the store you will find freebies.  Don't forgot Beccy's vast list of folds, they are great.





I am entering Beccy's Place: January Challenge (beccysplace.blogspot.com)  No.31 (winner)


The Outlawz Progressive Blog Challenge

 The Outlawz Progressive Blog challenge for January features Mr Squiggles sponsored by Cara.

I have entered Outlawz Challenges: January 2024 Linky

Progressive freebie challenge: January 2024 Progressive Freebie Challenge (theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com)


Progressive freebie challenge: January 2024 Progressive Freebie Challenge (theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com)

15 January 2024

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog Challenge #13

 Welcome to our first blog challenge for 2024.  This month I chose to work with "Raccoon Family" and make my first Christmas card for 2024.





The Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog challenge runs from 15 January until 12 February 2024.  There are lots of beautiful images in Julia's shop and you can nearly always grab a discounted image in her shop.  Don't forget to Look!

Don't forget Julia also has a Patreon subscription.  I don't know how I could survive without getting her images each month.  Julia also has a group page on Facebook you should check out.

Bye for now and don't forget to join our Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog Challenge each month.

CHALLENGE RULES

1. THREE entries permitted per person.

2. You can use any artists images and any company's stamp on your entry.

3. "Anything Goes" as long as you use an image in your creation.

4. AI images are NOT allowed.

5. You must link your entry to your creation, not your entire blog.

6. You can enter your creation in as many other challenges as you would like.

7. There must be a link back to the Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge Blog on your post.

8. You MUST be a FOLLOWER of this challenge blog.

I hope to see lots of Julia's images in your creations.

Bye for now,

Gail


01 January 2024

Morgan's ArtWorld January 2024 Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our first Blog Challenge for 2024.  You will notice over on our blog, we have changed the numbering system of our Challenges, so welcome to No. 72 Blog Challenge always Anything Goes.

This month I am working with "Puppy" and I have coloured her a milk chocolate colour with pencils.  I have searched my digital files and used a frame of leaves to compliment the leaves on Morgan's image.  I hope I have inspired you to join our Blog Challenge.

Puppy


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You may also be interested in this video of Morgan's showcasing her animal images.


I have entered:

Critter Crazy CHALLENGE BLOG: Challenge #82 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter (2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com) No. 58 Check 31/1/24 Checked 


SheepSki Designs January 2024 Blog Challenge

 For our first Blog Challenge for 2024 I have chosen "Christmas Snooze" to use as a birthday card image for my grand-daughter who loves dinosaurs and dragons.  Her birthday is in March so I am a little early but I am working on the word "organisation" this year.  Our theme is "Anything Goes".



As a follower of my blog, you are eligible to use this discount at SheepSki Designs Etsy shop  SKIANDREA10

I hope you will join in our January 2024 Blog Challenge.  We also run a Facebook group too, so join here if you aren't a member of the group yet.

See you in the Blog challenge and good luck with your entry.


Gail

I have entered:

Critter Crazy CHALLENGE BLOG: Challenge #82 - Anything Goes with a Featured Critter (2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com) No. 57  Check 31st January CHECKED




15 December 2023

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our December Blog Challenge.  This month I chose to create with "Winter Walk", what a gorgeous scene Julia has created with this image.  



The WorldWide Crafters and Colorists Blog challenge runs from 15 December until 12 January 2024.  There are lots of beautiful images in Julia's shop and you can nearly always grab a discounted image in her shop.  Don't forget to Look!


Don't forget Julia also has a Patreon subscription.  I don't know how I could survive without getting her images each month.  Julia also has a group page on Facebook you should check out.

Bye for now and don't forget to join our Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog Challenge each month.

CHALLENGE RULES

1. THREE entries permitted per person.

2. You can use any artists images and any company's stamp on your entry.

3. "Anything Goes" as long as you use an image in your creation.

4. AI images are NOT allowed.

5. You must link your entry to your creation, not your entire blog.

6. You can enter your creation in as many other challenges as you would like.

7. There must be a link back to the Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge Blog on your post.

8. You MUST be a FOLLOWER of this challenge blog.

I hope to see lots of Julia's images in your creations.

Bye for now,

Gail

01 December 2023

SheepSki Designs December Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our last blog challenge for 2023.  It is a shame Andrea has to discontinue the Facegroup challenge at the end of this year so I hope those who entered with SheepSki Designs images will enter our blog challenge to keep that challenge going.

Well December is upon us.  Hasn't the last half of 2023 gone quickly?

Our optional twist for December is "Layer It".  I have used the new digital stamp "Crazy Horses"  Image No. 277.  I have made a New Year card with elements of layering.



As a follower of my blog, you are eligible to use this discount at SheepSki Designs Etsy shop  SKIANDREA10

I hope you will join in our December Blog Challenge.  We also run a Facebook challenge too, so join here if you aren't a member of the group yet.

See you in the Blog challenge and good luck with your entry.


Gail



Morgan's ArtWorld December Blog Challenge

 Welcome to our last challenge for 2023, as always "Anything Goes".  For our December #12 challenge I am working with Fairy Children 5 which I used to make a Christmas card.



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Now don't forget to check out our December 2023 "Anything Goes" Blog Challenge https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

You may also be interested in this video of Morgan's showcasing her animal images.



See you over at the Blog Challenge,

GAIL xx