Prayer Box for my Mom

I decided back in April that I would recycle one of my tins, a tea tin, as a Mother's Day gift. Since I won't be seeing her until Later this summer, I still have it and wanted to share.

She has been so burdened with worries and sadness before and after the death of my Grandma. When I saw the quote on an image on Leanne's blog, I knew that it would be perfect. This box provides a place to write down her heavy burdens, giving to God. I hope it helps. I love her so much and it is hard knowing that she is struggling at times.

And I found this pen and paper set at the local Christian Bookstore, which, unfortunately, is going out of business. I was able to get a few nice things, and still may return for their Willow Tree stuff, which was 50% off.

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Jess

Geisha Girls Swap Art

I joined in the swap this month over at Blissfull Art Swap on Yahoo. The theme was Oriental, and we had to create a card, a tag or ATC, and some destash. Here are my creations:

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Jess

Gecko Galz Sample - For the Bride Card

I have a wedding to attend next month and I am pretty sure there will be a small shower beforehand so I whipped up this card so that I am prepared.

For the Bride Card 

Supplies:

Background Image - Gecko Galz Floral Symphony Paper Pack

Lady Image - Gecko Galz Spring Beauties Collage Set

Cardstock - Recollections

Stamp - Stampin' Up

Lace - stash

Crystals - stash

Pink Lace - Recollections

Pink Rick Rack - Wright's

Flowers - stash

Glitter Heart - Making Memories

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Ink - Distress Ink Black Soot

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Jess

Gecko Galz Sample - Sweet Card

The products from Gecko Galz this month were so pretty and a joy to work with! I was able to make a lot with them, so stay tuned this month for lots of ideas on how to use them!

Sweet Card

Supplies:

White Cardstock - Recollections

Background Image - Gecko Galz Floral Symphony Paper Pack

Doily - Stash

Pearls - Michael's

Pink Rhinestones - Recollections

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Label - Martha Stewart

Crochet Lace - Recollections

Flower Images - Gecko Galz Floral Symphony Paper Pack and Gecko Galz Pretty Petals Collage Sheet Set

Lady Image - Gecko Galz Spring Beauties Collage Set

Lace - stash

Sweet Stamp - Stampin' Up

Ink - Distress Ink Black Soot

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Jess

Gecko Galz Sample - Spring Goddess Bookmark

My mom is a reader, like me. In fact, she is why I have such a love of reading and the reason why I became a librarian! I owe her so much!

I didn't set out to make a bookmark, but I do love useful art so after I had started this, I decided it would make a great one.

I kept it flat, trying hard to not add pearls or rhinestones. That can be very difficult!  I am very please with the results, and to make it durable and safe for the library books she reads, I plan to laminate it.

Spring Goddess Bookmark

Supplies:

Wood grain paper - American Crafts

Goddess Image - Gecko Galz Spring Beauties Collage Sheet Set

Flower Images - Gecko Galz Pretty Petals Collage Sheet Set

Cardstock - Recollections

Pen - Slick Writer

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Seam Binding - Really Reasonable Ribbon

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Jess

Mother's Day Challenge at Gecko Galz

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

This month our theme is Mother's Day!!

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 $15 Gecko Galz Shopping Spree and a Vintage By Me Paper Pack.

Hope to see the wonderful creations you link up to the Gecko Galz Blog

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Gecko Galz and Vintage By Me Project

This month the Gecko Galz Design Team were able to play with some awesome products from Vintage By Me! I loved them so much, that I used mine for an Easter Banner, knowing I couldn't share until May! Beautiful and crisp designs, and perfect for Spring and/or shabby chic themes, among other things.

For details on the supplies used or on how I made it, visit Gecko Galz for that and more!

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Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess