spooky, dark, and beautiful no 3

i promised more witchy tags and so here's another! 

woman, words, and background paper from gecko galz and the rest are items from my spooky stash.

linking to:

tag tuesday spooky vibes

gecko galz all things dark and beautiful

love to all!

spooky, dark, and beautiful no 2

here for the witchy vibes! 

woman and background paper from gecko galz and the rest are items from my spooky stash.

linking to:

tag tuesday spooky vibes

gecko galz all things dark and beautiful

love to all!

spooky, dark, and beautiful no 1

time for my first witchy tag of the season (there will be more!)

witch and background images are from gecko galz and the rest are items from my spooky stash.

linking to:

tag tuesday spooky vibes

gecko galz all things dark and beautiful

and popping in for another wicked/good witch at my soul's dark imagination.

love to all.

halloween no 2 a witchy tea

for kym's my soul's dark imagination second challenge: wicked witch/good witch.  or, be neither good nor bad and like Madame Marlaine, invite your witch friends over for tea...

"welcome to madame marlaine's witchy tea"

images are retired mischief circus kits.

love to all.

the witching hour

greetings! i'm the guest artist this week at our midweek muse and i've selected the theme: the witching hour. i made this creation with quite a few different retired mischief circus kits. join us if you can! it's hallowe'en month and a good time for all things spooky!

love to all.

spells & magic

for sunday postcard art this week the theme is spells and magic. here is a witch and her familiar, finishing up a night of casting spells.

witch is from dezinaworld and the rest comes from retired mischief circus kits.

love to all.

happy all hallow's eve!

are you looking for the gecko galz blog hop? please go HERE.

now, here's hoping you enjoy this crisp fall holiday with all its delightful spookiness, adorable trick or treaters -- and don't eat too much of the candy!

a reminder that the edgar allan poe challenge lasts one more week at tag tuesday!  images here are from gecko galz.

and here is my interpretation of one of the "weird sisters" from macbeth. i was lucky to see a fabulous production of macbeth this past summer. brilliant spooky goodness thanks to shakespeare.  images from gecko galz.

finally, today (10-31) is the last day of the gecko galz blog hop. if you haven't visited all the blogs yet please do -- there is a free collage sheet at every stop.  start the hop HERE.

love to all.

witching hour part deux

because of the gecko galz blog hop coming up on the 26th, my feature day on the blog got moved to the 15th this month.  which is great because i am excited to share some inspiration for you to join our "it is the witching hour" challenge at the gecko galz challenge blog.  link up by the 29th for the chance to win a shopping spree at the gecko galz etsy store!

supplies: gecko galz "never more" paper pack; gecko galz "good fortune" collage sheet; gecko galz "bingo boo" collage sheet; ribbon, bat, ghost, spider web sticker, lace and paper tape from my stash.

instructions: i covered the tag base with paper from the never more paper pack and distressed the edges. i added a row of paper tape at top and some lace at the bottom. i carefully cut the images i wanted from the various collage sheets and glued them down then added the remaining embellishments.

supplies: 3x3 card stock base from inchie arts art squares (company is closed); gecko galz "never more" paper pack; gecko galz "bingo boo" collage sheet; gecko galz "black cats" collage sheet; jack o lantern from one of the monthly free collage sheets by gecko galz; mummy brad from my stash.

instructions: i covered the 3x3 base with paper from never more and distressed the edges. after cutting out all the elements from the collage sheets i glued them down and added the mummy brad last.

supplies: gecko galz "never more" paper pack; gecko galz "bingo boo" collage sheet; gecko galz "good fortune" collage sheet; gecko galz "pretty witches" collage sheet; border, enamel dots and sticker from my stash.  

instructions: i covered the ATC base with the never more paper and distressed the edges. i cut the other elements i'd chosen and glued them down.  i added the border, dots and black flourish sticker to finish. 

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how to play along with the challenge: create on our theme -- remember you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  if you sign up for the monthly gecko galz newsletter you'll get a free collage sheet every month.  sign up at the blog here, on the top left. there are also wonderful freebies at the gecko galz pinterest page. and there are always wonderful deals at the etsy shop -- and if you are a newsletter subscriber you'll also get notice of the special one buck wednesday deals. hurry! for this challenge your deadline to link up is october 30.  challenge prize will be a shopping spree at the gecko galz shop!  

love to all. 

hallowe'en at tag tuesday

this two week period at tag tuesday the challenge chosen by dear Valerie is "autumn or hallowe'en." i love creating on the holiday theme so i chose the latter!

background paper and vintage images from gecko galz.  die cuts and enamel dot from my stash.  trick or treat!

love to all.

happy hallowe'en!

a couple more howliday treats today. a hallowe'en tag to remind you there is one week remaining to play along at the current tag tuesday challenge (choose either hallowe'en or autumn):

the background paper (from the "freak show" paper pack) and the witch ("boo-tiful halloween" collage sheet) are by gecko galz and all the rest of the items are from my stash.  i'm also linking this to the try it on tuesday challenge "halloween."

and next, as one last bit of inspiration for the gecko galz "bump in the night" challenge this month and also to wish you an early happy all hallow's eve next week, i've got one last gecko galz ATC to share:

supplies: ATC base; gecko galz "boo-tiful halloween" collage sheet; gecko galz freak show paper pack; gecko galz"time flies" collage sheet; black lace; bat die cut; mummy sticker; distress ink.

instructions: adhere paper to base, distress edges. fussy cut and add clock and witch; add lace, bat and mummy.  

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how to play along with the customer challenge: you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  if you sign up for the monthly gecko galz newsletter you'll get a free collage sheet every month.  sign up at the blog here, on the top left.  there are also wonderful freebies at the gecko galz pinterest page.  and there are always wonderful deals at the etsy shop -- and if you are a newsletter subscriber you'll also get notice of the special one buck wednesday deals! for this challenge your deadline to link up is october 30!

love to all!

more things that go "bump in the night!"

today is my feature day at the gecko galz blog and i'm sharing 2 more ATCs on our "bump in the night" theme for you.

supplies: ATC base; gecko galz "boo-tiful halloween" collage sheet; gecko galz freak show paper pack; border and cat die cut; paper flower; star sticker; distress ink.

instructions: adhere freak show paper to base, distress edges. add border at base and paper flower at top; fussy cut witch from boo-tiful halloween collage sheet and adhere.  add cat and star.  

supplies: ATC base; gecko galz "tattoo girls" collage sheet; gecko galz "time flies" collage sheet; gecko galz "coven" digital paper pack; sabor papel die cut; skull ribbon; spider brad; distress ink.

instructions: adhere paper to base, distress edges. add skull ribbon with two sided tape, add sabor papel heart at top; fussy cut tattoo girl and adhere.  add spider brad.

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how to play along with the customer challenge: you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  if you sign up for the monthly gecko galz newsletter you'll get a free collage sheet every month.  sign up at the blog here, on the top left.  there are also wonderful freebies at the gecko galz pinterest page.  and there are always wonderful deals at the etsy shop -- and if you are a newsletter subscriber you'll also get notice of the special one buck wednesday deals! for this challenge your deadline to link up is october 30!

i'll share more "bump in the night" inspiration later this month!

love to all.

bump in the night! and big october news...

our october challenge at the gecko galz customer challenge blog is fittingly "bump in the night!"  link up your eery, scary or fun hallowe'en themed creations for this month's challenge for the chance to win a prize.  details below! here's what i've made:

supplies: ATC base; gecko galz "boo-tiful halloween" collage sheet; gecko galz freak show paper pack; sabor papel die cut; border and ghost die cut; word and raven stickers; distress ink.

instructions: adhere freak show paper to base, distress edges with black ink.  add border at base and sabor papel heart at top; fussy cut witch with cauldron from boo-tiful halloween collage sheet and adhere.  add ghost and words.  done!

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how to play along with the customer challenge: you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  if you sign up for the monthly gecko galz newsletter you'll get a free collage sheet every month.  sign up at the blog here, on the top left.  there are also wonderful freebies at the gecko galz pinterest page.  and there are always wonderful deals at the etsy shop -- and if you are a newsletter subscriber you'll also get notice of the special one buck wednesday deals! for this challenge your deadline to link up is october 30!

come back here on october 14 for some additional "bump in the night" inspiration!

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and one more thing friends -- there is currently a design team call for the gecko galz design team!  if you are interested, check out the link to learn how to apply.  deadline to apply is october 15.

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oh and really, ONE MORE THING -- the annual gecko galz blog hope begins october 26 and run through the 30th.  this is the best blog hop ever because you get a free collage sheet for a PRIZE at every stop of the hop!  so please come back on the 26th!! (i mean come back as often as you like but for sure come back on the 26th!)

love to all.

one last september witch

for the "witching hour" customer challenge at gecko galz this month i am sharing a final witchy ATC; you've got a few days left to link a creation up to the challenge blog for the chance to win a prize.

she is extraordinary don't you think?

supplies: ATC cardboard base; gecko galz gatsby paper pack; gecko galz spooky tickets collage sheet; gecko galz witchy women collage sheet; gecko gals haunted ephemera collage sheet; distress inks; word by tim holtz; ripped paper

instructions: i glued a paper from the gatsby paper pack to the cardboard base.  i cut out the ticket, cat and witch and glued them all to the base as well.  i distressed all edges and added the word and ripped paper last.


how to play along: link up your creation on the challenge theme to the blog.  you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  you can find gecko galz images at the etsy shop, free on the pinterest page or sign up for the monthly newsletter and you'll get a free collage sheet every month.

enjoy; love to all.

a witchy ATC; gecko galz inspiration

as inspiration for you to join the "witching hour" customer challenge at the gecko galz blog this month i am sharing another ATC on our challenge theme:

supplies: ATC cardboard base; gecko galz arsenic and lace paper pack; gecko galz witchy women collage sheet; gecko galz midnight magic collage sheet; black borders; paper flower; enamel dot; distress inks

instructions: i glued a paper from the arsenic and lace paper pack to the cardboard base.  i cut out the black hat society piece from midnight magic collage sheet and the with from witchy women and glued them all to the base as well.  i used a few different black border die cuts around the edges. i distressed all edges and added the flower and dots last.

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how to play along: link up your creation on the challenge theme to the blog.  you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  you can find gecko galz images at the etsy shop, free on the pinterest page or sign up for the monthly newsletter and you'll get a free collage sheet every month.

enjoy; love to all.

witching hour ATCs and freebie for you

it is the "witching hour" at gecko galz challenge blog this month. create something on our theme for the chance to win prizes from gecko galz.  i'm sharing 2 more "witchy" ATCs today:

supplies: ATC cardboard base; gecko galz gatsby paper pack; gecko galz spooky tickets collage sheet; gecko galz witchy women collage sheet; word from gecko galz midnight magic collage sheet; moon from rhonda's originals; paper flower; enamel dot; distress inks

instructions: i glued a paper from the gatsby paper pack to the cardboard base.  i cut out the ticket, moon and witch and glues them all to the base as well.  i distressed all edges and added the flower and dot last.

supplies: ATC cardboard base; gecko galz frightfully delightful paper pack (new this month); gecko galz bootiful halloween collage sheet (new this month); pumpkin die cut border; spider sticker; distress inks


instructions: i glued a paper from the paper pack to the cardboard base.  after distressing the edges i cut out the witch and owl and glued them on as well.  my final step was adding the border and spider.

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how to play along: link up your creation on the challenge theme to the blog.  you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  you can find gecko galz images at the etsy shop, free on the pinterest page or sign up for the monthly newsletter and you'll get a free collage sheet every month!

just for fun, here are your gecko galz digital freebies for this month:

just right click and save to your computer!
enjoy; love to all.

september witching hour at gecko galz

happy september! this month at gecko galz challenge blog the challenge theme is "witching hour." this is a good chance for you to start making your spooky, witchy creations for next month while having the chance to win a wonderful prize from the gecko galz store.

here are the details on my design team ATCs:

supplies: ATC cardboard base; gecko galz bohemia collage sheet; gecko galz gatsby paper pack; gecko galz haunted ephemera collage sheet; paper flower; enamel dot; distress inks

instructions: i used 2 different papers from the gatsby paper pack. tore them and glued to the cardboard base.  i cut out the witch's spells and skull portrait from the haunter ephemera collage sheet and added them to the base.  i fussy cut the woman from the bohemia sheet and added her as well.  i distressed all edges and added the flower and dot last.

supplies: ATC cardboard base; gecko galz designer paper; gecko galz nevermore stamp set (new this month); gecko galz midnight magic collage sheet; paper flower; enamel dot; distress inks

instructions: i printed the "nevermore" stamp onto one of the fightfully delightful papers and adhered to cardstock.  after dsitressing the edges in black i fussy cut the withc from the midnight magic collage sheet and glued her the base.  i added the flower and dot last.

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how to play along with our customer challenge: link up your creation on the challenge theme to the blog.  you must use at least one item by gecko galz.  you can find gecko galz images at the etsy shop, free on the pinterest page or sign up for the monthly newsletter and you'll get a free collage sheet every month!

come back to this blog on the 6th for a free digital image by gecko galz!

enjoy the month and love to all.