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Conjurer of Dreams - Winter Critters

 Hello Friends!

Today is my day to share my creations for the Conjurer of Dreams theme - Winter Critters.

To start off I made this fun set of winter bird Christmas cards. I simply love these images...I couldn't choose one or two so I made cards using each image in this set.

Next I made a few wreath ornaments for the tree using this darling reindeer set!

And finally I made a couple more cards using these darling Highland cows!! Both of these cards were made by printing the image twice, the cow was fussy cut then added to the card using foam tape to pop him/her off the background. I then made them each a wreath - one with jingle bells and the other with tiny lights. The girl got an extra little bow. 

Be sure to pop on over to the Conjurer of Dreams blog as there is a new free collage image on each Design Team post. Also, if you have time we are hosting the 2nd Anything Goes Challenge...you can enter any project you like and be entered to win!

A Bit of Christmas Cheer

Gecko Galz posts various challenges each month on their blog. They give you a free collage image and then you create something with it. Today I have my makes for 2 of these challenges...

The first is the Christmas Challenge. I just adore this sweet vintage image. She is just darling don't you think?  Can you guess what the foundation for this is? Betcha can't.... 

It is a lid from a paint can!!!  We've been painting our building a lovely green - I was gathering up and disposing of the empty cans when I noticed how this lid had a perfect coverage on the inside of the lid. I knew I could do something with it and here it is!

I added some braided Mizuhiki cord, ribbon, die cut flowers and evergreen bits as well as a few gemstones here and there.

My next creation is for the Steampunk Challenge....

He's a fun Steampunk Nutcracker...I printed the image several times and made him 3D then added lots and lots of glitter....you know me and my sparkle ;)  

Hope you join in on the fun!!

A Surprise Inside

 Hello Friends!

Today I wanted to share a fun ornament I made recently...

It's a paper mache' pinecone that I turned into a lovely Christmas ornament... I used the most beautiful bronze metallic paint for the base - the shimmer is amazing.

I added some textured snow paste, a bit of glitter (because don't you know everything is better with glitter!!) ribbon, evergreen bits and a few berries. I then added a silver cord to hang it all with.

OH...I did mention that there was a surprise inside didn't I?

Well, when you open it up you'll find a lovely little vintage boy and girl along with lots of fun mini vintage Christmas bits...and more glitter (refer to above)!! I had such fun making this beauty. I hope it inspires you to create an ornament or two this holiday season.

All images are from Gecko Galz.

Conjurer of Dreams Polar Bear Tag

 Hello Friends!!

I hope you are all doing well.

Today I wanted to share a bit about Conjurer of Dreams Tag Challenge.  Each month CoD hosts not one but 2 tag challenges on the Conjurer of Dreams Inspiration Group. The first challenge runs from the 1 - 15th and the second the 16 - End of the Month.

This month's first challenge image is a fun skating polar bear and here is the tag I made...

Be sure to go over and grab your free polar bear image and make a tag of your own.

You'll be entered into a drawing where you can win some custom made images just for you!!

Also, Conjurer of Dreams has a new 1 month old blog where the design team shares their inspiration for the monthly themed challenge. The cool part is that every post has a fun FREE collage image!! 

There is also a monthly challenge which is Anything Goes or you can follow the monthly themes - November's theme is Winter Critters. The winners are chosen at random and there will also be DT picks where we choose our own favorites...there aren't any prizes for these but it's just fun to see who likes what and why.

Conjurer of Dreams Blog

Conjurer of Dreams Challenge #2 - Anything Goes or Winter Critters

Exciting News... Gecko Galz!!

 

Woo Hoo!! News it out in today's newsletter so now I can share this with you!!

I have been selected to be on the 2025 Design Team for Gecko Galz!!

My term starts in December and I'm so excited to get to making!

I have been having fun with their challenges for quite a while now and finally decided to take the plunge and apply when they had their call in August/Sept. So very pleased to work with this fantastic small business.

If you'd like you can check them out here: 

 Gecko Galz Etsy Store

Gecko Galz Facebook Company Page

Gecko Galz Facebook Papercrafting Challenge Group

Gecko Galz Blog 

Each month there are loads of challenges and free images available on their social media platforms - There is a Tag Challenge on the FB Company Page at the beginning of each month. There are 4 themed challenges on the Papercrafting Challenge Group on FB that you can enter (you must use at least 1 GG image to qualify) and there are several themed challenges on the blog each month where the challenge image is provided for free! So many fun ways to play along. I hope after you see some of my creations you decide to join in on the fun!!

OH and be sure to sign up for their newsletter, it comes out once a month and there are loads of free collage images included plus a free collage sheet for the asking! Just go to their blog page and scroll down a bit - there is a blue button where you can click to sign up.

Let the fun begin!!

Halloween Tag Book

 Hello Friends!

Today I have a fun Halloween Tag Pocket book I want to share with you...loads of fun collage images from Gecko Galz. I used images from the following collage sheets - Frightfully Delightful Junk Journal Kit, The Witches, Boo-Tiful Too, and Spooktacular Halloween. I added some pattern papers from my stash as well as a few frames, glitter, ribbon and more! Hope you enjoy....

and the tags....

Hope you have a spooktacular day!!

It's a Witch Thing Flip Book

 I hope you're enjoying Fall or whatever season it is in your neck of the woods.

This months theme at Conjurer of Dreams is Witch Wisdom. When I was thinking about this theme I came up with so much good Witch wisdom that I decided to make a little book to hold it all. I decided to make this fun little flip book made from a single sheet of cardstock folded and scored to make loads of space to hold all these great images an bits of witch wisdom!

 

 

Witch Wisdom Grumpy Old Witch Shaker Cards

 Hello All!

Today I wanted to share some fun Witch Wisdom Shaker Cards I made using images from Conjurer of Dreams digital images.

I set of to make one but was having so much fun I ended up making 6 of them - LOL!! You know me and my sparkle addiction...I had so much fun sorting through my sequins collection. Each card has a different type/color/mix.

Hope you enjoy!

Merry Little Ornaments

 Me again...

The current Quarterly Challenge over at Gecko Galz is Altered Ornaments...

I was cleaning out my ribbon tower recently and found this lovely trim. I knew it would go perfectly with these fun images. I added half pearls for a classy touch.

The pink sides are from the Victorian Christmas Paper Pack and the main images are from the Christmas Dreamland Collage sheet.  The little bits are from the Compliments of the Season Junk Journal Kit as well as the Altered Christmas collage sheets.

You know me and my sparkle...

I had to add glitter here and there just to spice them up a bit.

Gecko Galz Quarterly Challenge - Altered Ornaments

Hello Pumpkin!

 Hello Friends!

Just wanted to share a fun card I made using an Anna Griffin die...

Such a fun card! I went with very traditional colors for this one but I think I am going to experiment with different color combinations for my next ones. I couldn't resist adding a bit of pen and ink to the pumpkin...it was just a little too clean for my liking  - LOL!!

Magic Pocket Letter

 Hello Friends -

The current monthly challenge at Gecko Galz is All Things Dark and Beautiful. The new Junk Journal Kit - Book of Magic is perfect for this theme so I created a pocket letter full of Magical goodness!!

Everything you see here minus the white sentiments which I made myself is from that kit! I just love the beautiful witches, saying cards and the extra little bits and bobs included in the kit! Everything you need for junk journals and more!

Gecko Galz All Things Dark and Beautiful

A Bit of Witchy Fun

 A couple more challenge projects ...

This is the image for the Gothic challenge at Gecko Galz this month.  Isn't she beautiful?  I just love her. Added some gold paper to mat the image, some sparklie rhinestones and that darling little pumpkin.

These ATC's were made for the ATC Challenge - this month's collage sheet was called Vintage Witches. I decided to make some "salt" paper - watercolor paper, inky spray and coarse salt. Always amazing results.  

Gecko Galz October Challenges

 Hello Friends - 

I hope you are doing well. Today I wanted to share a bit of art I made for a few of the October image challenges over at Gecko Galz.

My first project is the Card Challenge - Isn't she lovely. I used a bit of gold shimmer paper as the mat with some gold leaf trim and gold glitter glue which isn't showing up very well in the photo. I finished it off with a very fitting sentiment.

The Fantasy challenge featured this radiant stag image. I thought he looked very wintery so I made a fun shaker card for him. I LOVE the ring sequins don't you? They are so much fun and add so much interest which I paired with the flat sequins which are ever so popular at the moment.

My next project for the Christmas Challenge is rather large. It is a 6x10 plaque which I upcycled by adding a bit of brown cardstock to mat the bird/lantern image. I printed a second copy of the bird/lantern which I fussy cut and trimmed out the glass area of the lantern. I then used Distress Oxide inks to mimic the original color of the glass. 

THEN I added lights!! Which you can see lit in the photo below.  To finish it off I added lots of glitter and faux snow.

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My final project I have to share today is the Steampunk Challenge and this lovely image of a steampunk maiden with a hat full of flowers. I decided to run with that theme and matted her on copper metallic paper onto a vintage BINGO card and then I added lots and lots of paper flowers with a few mini gears tucked here and there.  I just love how she turned out so she's going up on my wall of art.

I hope you've enjoyed this bit of art and have a lovely week to come!

Gecko Galz