Gail's blog: August 2023

24 August 2023

Gecko Galz August 2023 inspiration

Here is my inspiration for the theme this month, "Beach Babes".

The products I have used for this inspiration can be found in the Gecko Galz Etsy shop.

geckogalz - Etsy Australia

Beach Life ATC Set

Atomic Boomerang Papers

Beach Jewels Collage set

Beach Babes

Seashore Sweethearts Collage

Poolside Collage

Summer Sentiments

19 August 2023

The Outlawz Sketch challenge for August 2023

My entry in The Outlawz Sketch challenge for August. I have used "Tulip Bouquet" by LeAnn's World 101.

This is the sketch we were given for inspiration.

I have entered Wednesday Sketch Challenge: August sketch challenge, Aug 2- Sept 5 2023 (theoutlawzchallenges-wednesday.blogspot.com)

LeAnns World 101: August - Challenge #63 (challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com)

LeAnn's World Dog Walker Annie

The August progressive image from LeAnn's World is "Dog Walker Annie". If you missed out on requesting this image from LeAnn's World it is available in the shop.

I have entered (20+) Facebook

LeAnns World 101: August - Challenge #63 (challengeleannsworld101.blogspot.com)

15 August 2023

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists August Blog Challenge

Welcome to my first post for Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Blog Challenge. There are 5 images for the DT to showcase and I chose "The Rain". I have always been a fan of Julia's work and was so happy to be asked onto the DT. This will now give me a chance to use the stash I have of Julia Spiri's talent.

Inside of card

To add to the card I have used two more of Julia's products, Hydrangea clip art and Hydrangea papers' I printed two copies of the front page paper and cut the hydrangeas out and foam mounted them over the existing ones. Inside the card I chose two of the clip arts and placed them on the inside paper. The sentiments I searched for on Google.

The WorldWide Crafters and Colorists Blog challenge runs from 15 August until 12 September. 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!

Julia's New Shop

Julia's Etsy shop

Don't forget Julia also has a Patreon subscription. I don't know how I can 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

I have entered Beautiful Blossoms Challenge: Anything Goes Flowers with Optional Mood Board #8

13 August 2023

The Outlawz August Progressive challenge

Another great image from Sandra at The Outlawz Challenges.

I have entered Outlawz Challenges: Progressive Challenge Progressive freebie challenge: August 2023 Progressive Freebie challenge (theoutlawzchallenges-freebie.blogspot.com)

Outlawz Challenges: August 2023 Linky

02 August 2023

Gecko Galz August 2023 Challenges

Here are Gecko Galz August challenges, both blog and Facebook.

Facebook Group challenges

Gecko Galz (geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com)

Monthly Card Challenge
Gecko Galz: Monthly Card Challenge (geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com)

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

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

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

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

Gecko Galz: ATC MONTHLY CHALLENGE (geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com)

Go to these Blog Challenges and download the free images and start creating. These challenges finish on 29 August 2023.

01 August 2023

SheepSki Designs August Blog Challenge

The SheepSki Designs Blog Challenge for August is here. This month our optional twist is "Your favourite thing(s). Some of my favourite things, Flowers, especially Andrea's.

I have chosen to work with "Dahlias". I love being in my garden. It is a work in progress all the time, but it is a great stress relief, like my craft.

I have also added another SheepSki Designs image which you will find here. It is featured in two of Andrea's images. Can you guess what it is?

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 August 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 August Blog Challenge

This month our Creative Team is showcasing 5 of Morgan's digital images.

I chose to create with "Owl 2", one of my favourite birds. I have used a square kraft card and put leaf diecuts along the bottom of the card. A Happy Birthday sentiment is inside the card.