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Once Upon a Time...

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

The theme this month at Gecko Galz is

Once Upon A Time!!

I had fun making these creations...

Belle Gothic Arch

Door Knob Hanger - True Love

Kiss Me Puzzle Ornament

Door Knob Hanger - Once Upon a Fairy Tale

Snow White Mirror

Did you know that each post of every month is not only filled with beautiful inspiration from the Design Team but there is also a lovely free collage image? Be sure to stop by each post to collect each new image!

Crafts Galore - Fred She Said - June 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Hello and welcome to June!

Our challenge this month is as always anything goes.

This month's sponsor is Fred She Said and I was lucky enough to be able to use Daisies and Ladybugs!

This is such a darling set of images...I had such fun working with them.

I hope you join in on the fun...you might just be the lucky winner of a 10.00 gift voucher to Fred She Said!

If you create anything this month...pop it in the linky for your chance to win!

Crafts Galore

Tweet Spring!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 04 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Welcome to May everyone!!

Our theme this month at Gecko Galz is Tweet Spring!

I had such fun with this challenge...

I started off by upcycling a $ 0.25 plate into this lovely piece of wall art!

I was so thrilled to finally be able to use this vintage bird food tin (i've had it a couple years). I knew it would make a fun piece of art at some point. I added scraps of thread that I cut off a tangled mess of bobbins in my stash. Makes for a fun "nest".

I used one of the digital stamps from the Spring Blush set to make this watercolored book mark.

A fun Memory Dex card... with lots of glitter :)

Another image from the Spring Blush digital stamp set...this time turned into a card.

And finally a few Tweet Spring ATC cards which have been framed with some rust paper that I made myself.

Hope you are inspired to play along!

Be sure to check out all of the amazing designs this month on the

Gecko Galz Blog

for our Tweet Spring celebration!

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Happy May!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000

It's time for another Anything Goes challenge at Crafts Galore!!

This month our sponsor is Gecko Galz!

I went with fairies from the Darling Pixies and Natures Muse collage sheets to make this trio of fairy cards with lots of glitter added (which you know I love)!!

Be sure to enter your creation (anything you make in May) to our challenge.

You might just be a lucky winner :)

Are you up for a challenge??

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:51:00 +0000

This month Gecko Galz offers some really fun challenges...

I just finished up my projects and wanted to share with you.

Card Challenge...

Christmas Challenge

Fantasy Challenge

Gothic Challenge - JJ Page

Steampunk Challenge - Notebook

Tag Challenge

So, I ask again...are you up for a challenge?

If so be sure to check out all of the amazing challenges on the Gecko Galz blog and Gecko Galz Facebook pages!

You don't want to miss out :)

Gecko Galz Fairy Land!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

So excited about this month's theme at Gecko Galz....Fairy Land!!

Here is what I created...

Fairy Shadowbox...

Fairy Spools

Junk Journal Fairy Dangles

And this lovely Rose Fairy I used on a card...

Be sure to check out the Gecko Galz blog for lots more Fairy Land creations from the whole team!

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #146 - April 2026!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:23:00 +0000

It's time for a fresh challenge at Crafts Galore!

At Crafts Galore Encore the theme is always

Anything Goes!!

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

This challenge ends on 29th April at mid-day GMT.

Our sponsor for April is Conjurer of Dreams

Our team had so much fun creating with these lovely images.

I choose to use the Blue Jays and here is the card I created using this lovely image....

Remember if you create anything this month be sure to enter the challenge here:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #146

for your chance to win!!

March Gecko Galz Blog Challenges!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:41:00 +0000

Each month Gecko Galz hosts a variety of challenges on their blog.

They provide an image and you create a project with that particular image.

I have so much fun with these challenges as they stretch my creative imagination.

Here is what I created...

Gothic Challenge

She looked like a flirty little ghoul so I partially tucked her behind a curved panel lined with black fur. When the flap is opened the entire image is revealed.

Card Challenge

I wish you could see but all of the flowers in the image are 3D.

Christmas Challenge

Love this color! Fun and unexpected.

Fantasy Challenge

A girl and her dragon dog tag pendant!

Steampunk Challenge

My favorite challenge of the month is this darling little fellow... He was just too much fun! He is 3D as well but he is also an easel card that stands up :)

The sentiment on the pocket watch says "Good Things Take Time".

Finally Gecko Galz hosts a Tag Challenge on their FB business page...

Hope you are inspired to play along!

Have a crafty day!

Gecko Galz - Springtime in Paris!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000

I am so excited to share my creations for this month theme at Gecko Galz -

Springtime in Paris!

So as you may or may not know my paternal grandma was French so this theme is very special for me. I hope you enjoy my creations and are inspired to create as well.

Paris Skinny Card

Oh La La Tag

Paris in Springtime Canvas

Spring Beauty Composition Book

Springtime Card

And finally my favorite project...

an Altered Vintage Compact!

Be sure to check the Gecko Galz blog all month long for a lovely array of Springtime in Paris creations!

New Month New Challenge at Crafts Galore!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

There is a new challenge at Crafts Galore #145 and this month our sponsor is Moondrea Designs!

We are lucky enough to create using a couple of their lovely designs and I was lucky enough to be able to use the Daffodil Maiden!

If you create anything during the month of March be sure to enter it into the challenge and you might just be the lucky winner!!

Happy Creating!

Challenge Me! Gecko Galz Blog Challenges

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:10:00 +0000

Hello Friends!

Today I am sharing my creations for the February Challenges from the Gecko Galz Blog. Each month Gecko Galz provides a free collage image for each challenge (Card, Fantasy, Steampunk, Gothic, Christmas, ATC & Tag challenge) then all you have to do is create something with it!

I love playing in these challenges as they allow me to stretch my creative wings and do whatever I want!

Here are my creations for this month...

Christmas...

Card Challenge...

Fantasy Challenge

Gothic Challenge

Steampunk Challenge

Wanna play along? Just pop over to the blog, snatch the images and give it a go!

Happy February everyone!!

All You Need is Love....Gecko Galz Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Hello friends!

I am so excited to share my creations for this month's Gecko Galz theme - All you need is love! Included are Valentine's Day ornaments, a Bingo card plaque, an alpha block piece of home decor and a couple cards. I listed the collage sheet(s) used for each creation at the bottom of each photo.

GG - Be My Valentine

GG - Cross My Heart

GG - Be My Valentine

GG - A Simple Time Stamp Set, La Chambre Rouge

I hope you enjoy my makes for this month and if you're inspired to join in on the fun it and so many more challenges can be found on the blog - Gecko Galz

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #144 February 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the Crafts Galore Encore February 2026 challenge.

Crafts Galore Encore challenge theme as always is

Anything Goes

and you can enter up to 3 different projects.

This challenge ends on 27th February at mid-day GMT.

This month our sponsor is Nikky from Polkadoodles.

Nikki is offering our random winner 3 digi stamps of their choice from her Etsy store. Head over to see the beautiful products she has in stock.

And here is what I created...

I made both of these creations by designing a card using the digital stamps in Canva. These designs were then printed out on 110lb cardstock which I colored using a combination of Prisma colored pencils, a bit of ink and glitter. Sadly the glitter wasn't captured in these photos.

I originally designed the Bee Happy card but I loved that little reading bee so much I had to use him. He's just so darn cute!

I hope you are inspired to play and join in on the fun!!

Up for a Challenge?

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:01:00 +0000

As always Gecko Galz hosts several challenges on their blog each month. I'm a bit behind getting them done but there is still lots of time to play if you're so inclined!

Here is what I came up with for each of the Challenge images...

Card Challenge...

Christmas Challenge...

Fantasy Challenge...

Gothic Challenge

Steampunk Challenge...

Hope you join in on the fun!

You might just be the lucky winner of a $25.00 Gift Certificate to Gecko Galz!!

Altered Muffin Tin - Bee Happy!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:53:00 +0000

Happy Day!

The current quarterly challenge at Gecko Galz is Muffin Tins....

yes, you read that correctly - the challenge is to alter a muffin tin using Gecko Galz images. I love altering stuff...anything - if it's old and needs a new life, I'll alter it! I had this old muffin tin in my stash of stuff - it was a bit bent and worn so it was ripe for pickin'.

And here is what I created....

Gecko Galz - What's the Buzz

I started off by dabbing a layer of brown paint here and there then a bit of goldenrod through a honeycomb stencil. Next I printed out the What's the Buzz collage sheet and cut the images using a couple sizes of circles. A bit of ink, cheese cloth, moss and a few bits of vintage doilies and here you have it! It's going to hang in my kitchen to add some fun to our home!

Do you have an old muffin tin hiding in your cupboard?

Why not pull it out, give it a renewed sense of purpose and make a lovely piece of home decor.

Winter Woods...2026

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sun, 04 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Hello Friends!

Happy New Year!!!

I hope you all had a save and fun start. I am happy to say that I am returning for another year on the Gecko Galz design team! I have so much fun creating with their great collage images. I hope you enjoy seeing what I create and are inspired to make, even if it's not anything using a Gecko Galz image...it's important just to take some time for yourself and create.

Here are a few links...

Gecko Galz Blog - Each month there are several challenges posted - the main challenge is themed (this month it is Winter Woods) plus there are several other challenges where you are provided with a free collage image to create with.

Gecko Galz Etsy Store - Where you can find the amazing collection of collage sheets, digital papers, junk journal kits and so much more!

Gecko Galz Papercrafting Challenge FB Page - This is their fun papercrafting group where you can hang out, be inspired by others and share your own Gecko Galz creations. There are 4 challenges each month there as well which gives you a prompt on what to make or a specific challenge. It changes each month so there is always something fun going on. These are this month's challenges...

And here are my creations....

Driftwood Ornaments...

Gecko Galz - Winter Birds

Twig Framed Winter Decor

Gecko Galz - Winter Woods

New Years Card...

Gecko Galz - La Chambre Rouge Paper Pack, Winter Woods

Warm Winter Wishes card...

Gecko Galz - La Chambre Rouge Paper Pack, Winter Birds

Winter Woods Wall Hanging...

Gecko Galz - Winter Woods

Hope you have enjoyed these creations and are inspired to create...

Have a lovely day friends!

Gecko Galz 25 Days of Tags #23

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Hello Friends

Another day of the 25 days of Tags at Gecko Galz.

Today I have my final day of tags for you...

Winter Wonders

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Our theme this month at Conjure of Dreams is Winter Wonders...

I have been working on my digital skills and made several different cards and a gift tag. I am going to be printing these out and using them as cards/tags for gifts this year!

Enjoy....

Hope you have a lovely day my friends!!

Conjurer of Dreams Christmas Blog Hop 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the 2nd annual Christmas Conjurer of Dreams Blog Hop!

We have 13 fantastic DT Blogs for you to visit.

Check out their fabulous projects using the Free Design sheet we are offering you.

How to enter the Prize Draw

1. Visit each blog, become a follower + leave a comment.

Find a hidden festive phrase on one of the Blog Hop blogs and send your answer to Kim at conjurerofdreams@gmail.com

2. If you shop in the Etsy shop between Dec 15-18, you will receive an extra entry.

There will be 3 prizes awarded

1st prize-Shop Credit for $20

2nd Prize-Shop Credit for $15

3rd Prize-Shop Credit for $10

My sheet is called: Bejeweled Trees

(To download: Right click to save)

This is what I've created using the sheet....

My first project is this fun card...

Next up I made a lovely bejeweled lapel pin...

A money holder/envelope

A set of Ornaments

Pet Tree Ornaments....

And finally an altered vintage Potato Masher!!

Hope you are feeling inspired....

Here are the DT blogs for you to visit:

Thanks for stopping by today!

Havin' a Little Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:40:00 +0000

Hello Friends...

I hope you are all doing well during this very busy time of the year.

Today I have some fun challenge creations for you. As you know each month the Gecko Galz blog hosts a wide variety of challenges. They provide a collage image and you create whatever your heart desires (well, other than the Card and Tag Challenge - they are pretty self explanatory). I love these challenges as they are a fun break from the norm.

So here is what I created this month...

Card Challenge

Christmas Challenge

Fantasy Challenge

Gothic Challenge

Steampunk Challenge

Have a little free time? Jump on over and grab your free collage images and give it a go. If you do decide to play, be sure to enter your projects on the Gecko Galz Blog and you might be a lucky winner!!

Good Luck friends and take care!

Gecko Galz 25 Days of Tags

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:39:00 +0000

As I mentioned in my previous post Gecko Galz is hosting a 25 Days of Tags and today is my first offering...

I made a beaded tag...the image was covered with micro beads to give it a "snowy" feel.

My second tag is this darling little raccoon all ready for Christmas morning.

Be sure to check the blog each day for a new tag and new chance to win!

A Little Retro Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:30:00 +0000

Hello Everyone...

Welcome to December!

I don't know where the year has gone but it's time for Christmas...A Retro Christmas which is our theme this month at Gecko Galz! I love retro so this was right up my alley. We are also having the 25 days of Tags as well so be sure to stop by each day to see all the fun tag inspiration.

And here are my creations...

I made this fun little shrine that I made by upcycling a bread crumb container! I covered both the inside and outside using papers from the Sugar Plum Fairies ATC sheet. The lady is from the Retro Christmas Pin Ups and he is from Retro Christmas (free sheet from 2024). I added the Be Merry banner from the Christmas Signs and Banners sheet.

Next up is this fun Kitty magnet with bells on. I wanted something fun to hang on my fridge this season and I thought this retro kitty was just darling. It's made using a mason jar lid that I have turned into a shaker with "faux" snow! The kitty is from the Candy Cane Lane collage sheet.

Next up is this fun gift box using an image from the Candy Land collage sheet. I simply printed the Candy Cottage 4x and pieced them together. There is a hidden lid under the doily that removes to show the surprise inside :)

Next up is a set of Retro Gift cards using the collage sheet - Retro Christmas Colors! There has been lots of glitter added that doesn't show up very well in the photo.

Next up I have a couple sets of ornaments both using images from the Christmas Beauties collage sheet. I just love these images...with the retro feel and classy ladies...perfection!

This set is my Jeweled Ladies...they were all mounted on a fur covered snowflake and have a jewel holding their bows.

And I'm calling these my Retro Tartlets - LOL!! These are vintage tartlet tins lined with lace, tinsel and pearls. I think the soft pastels and soft shine of the vintage pearls compliment the images so well.

I will be back a bit later with my tags for the day!

Be sure to check out the Gecko Galz blog each day to see all of the lovely projects and fun tags.

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #142

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:38:00 +0000

Hello Friends!

It's time for another Anything Goes challenge at Crafts Galore!

This month our sponsor is Gecko Galz!

You can enter any crafty project (up to 3 projects) for your chance to win!

The challenge runs from December 1st through December 30th.

Winners are selected at random.

Have a crafty month friends!

Frosted Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:29:00 +0000

Today I have a digital card creation I made using the current Progressive Challenge image from Conjurer of Dreams. What is Progressive Challenge? At the start of each month Kim gives you a free image to create with. If you make something using that image and post it on the COD FB page in the PC Album for that month she will then send you the next image on each Friday provided you join in on the fun.

Well, I am trying to improve my digital skills since I'm getting into this game a bit late. I resisted for a long time but having to change my programs (from Printshop to Canva)when I changed my computers I had to relearn everything. These types of makes are helping me do so. I am learning lots of things along the way as far as sizing, layering and all the extra bits that Canva offers.

So here goes...Frosted Beauty...

In addition to the PC Challenge Image (the lady) I also used Christmas Frames, Winter Quotes, Vintage Blue Winter Background and Poinsettia Swags.

Have a lovely day friend!

Entering this in the

Crafting from the Art Challenge

Wednesday's Creative Inspirations Challenge Blog - Wrapped Up In Winter

Conjurer of Dreams Born To Be Wild!

noreply@blogger.com (Ink Stained Roni) — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

This month at Conjurer of Dreams our optional theme is Born to be Wild or as always Anything Goes. Well, I had lots of fun with this theme...

I decided that there are so many fun sets that work with this theme I was going to use lots of different ones paired together. Here is what I created...

COD Images: Wolf (Free Image COD Blog),Wolf Woman

COD Images - Jungle Queen, Jungle Animals, Waterfall Wonder

COD Images - Fall Crow Moon

COD Images - Jungle Queen, Background & Wolf - Freebies, Black Silk

COD Images - It's a Jungle Out There, Jungle Animals, Wild Quotes

Be sure to check out the blog for loads more inspiration from all of our amazing design team members this month and snag the free images on each post!

Stay Wild friends!!