Hodge Podge Art

Pictures of You

I am so excited to be bringing you this week’s Hodge Podge and it’s great to be back!  Angela here, ready to challenge you in a big way.  Are you ready?!?!

 

Scrap YOU!  I’m not talking an all about me page (however, no one is gonna stop you if that’s what you want to do).  I think we are all guilty of staying behind the camera far more than we should.  Hey, I hate my photo taken as much as the next girl, but I think this is something we need to do more often.  So, your challenge this week is to scrap a photo with you in it…and no, I don’t mean your shadow or your reflection!

 

You can say the challenge here might be to actually TAKE a photo with you in it, lol.  And there is no excuse because I have put together a few examples to show you that there are ways to get that mug of yours in a photo:

 

This week one artist will win a $10.00 coupon to Two Sisters Designs’ store.  Have fun and let’s see those gorgeous faces!

 

::From Me::

 

Credits:  Background paper (Country Chic) by Traci Murphy.  Frame (Mailing Labels 4), lined stamps (Ecologie kit) and Press Lines 5 by Paislee Press.  Salvaged Spellers by Rachel Young.  Foam Stamped Alpha by Emily Powers.  Charm School 201 by Angela Powers.  Owl (Who Do You Love) by Natalie Braxton.  Fun Flowers by Jacque Larsen.  Font: Pea Tana.

 

::From Jacque::

 

Credits:  Wild Things by Emily Powers.  Papers Pieces by Jacque Larsen.  Striped alpha by Kate Hadfield.  Painted alpha by Lili.  Date stamp and word stamps by Amber Clegg.  Font by Darcy Baldwin.

 

::From Liz::

 

Credits:  Tiny Stitched Grids by Two Sisters Designs.  Bubble Wrap stamps 1 and 2 by Emily Merritt.  Epoxy Buttons (Scrappy Bling) by Emily Powers.  “E” button (Charm School 201 by Angela Powers.  Sparkler glitter, rhinestones, striped paper, dotted paper (I Am Free kit) by Emily Powers.  Hot pink paper (Falling For Reto) by Paislee Press and Lenora Sanford.  Chartreuse paper (Ecologie kit) by Paislee Press.

 

::From Tara::

 

Credits:  Once Upon A Time and Enchanted Forest by Madame Mim and Milla Designs.  Vines (Call Of Nature) by Joe Designs.

 

::From Rachel::

 

Credits:  Whimsical Woodland by Jaime Young, Tiff Brady, and Rachel Young.  Mark That Date and Love Beauty Marks by Two Sisters Designs.  Paper Towels by Rachel Young.  Big Ribbon Folds by Natalie Braxton.  Hand Sewn by Kate Hadfield.  Various Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy.  Font:  1942 Report.

Hey players!!!  Traci here with last week's winner.  I want to thank KLynn for posting her extremely amazing achievement - she is one brave chick!!  KLynn - please email me at traci AT tracimurphydesigns DOT com for your code!

{{Achievement}}

Oh wow it's so crazy that Hodge Podge is back and here I am once again posting a challenge for you!  So it's Traci here with this week's challenge.

This week I want you to scrap an achievement, whether it's yours, your child's or a friend's.  We know we're all proud of something we've accomplished - something that makes our heart sing.  And I want you to share that with us.

The rules are simple for this one - one photo and LOTS of journaling so we can FEEL the achievement!

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From Traci

Kraft paper and drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, mailing label frame by Paislee Press, Falling Into Retro by Paislee Press & Leora Sanford, chalk alpha by Nancie Janitz.

From Jacque

Papers and stamps by paislee press, alphas by kate hadfield

From Tara

Kate Hadfield - Carelessly Crumpled Paper, Designs By Lili - Pencil Doodled Alpha, Two Sisters - Label It Mega Pack Alpha, Jofia Devoe - Light Breeze Elements, Something Blue Studios - Worn Photo Overlays 2

From Paislee Press

yellow paper from Tutti Frutti Kit by Emily Powers + Paislee Press, green paper from I'm Free Kit by Emily Powers, glitter frame and transparent journaling strips from Tutti Frutti Kit by Emily Powers + Paislee Press, bubble wrap stamps by Emily Merritt, stitches from Tiny Stitches Pack by Two Sisters Designs

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This week's winner gets a $10 GC to my store at Funky Playground Designs!

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p.s. Gina here with last week's winner (great entries everyone!)  Congratulations to nikkiARGNwife!  I'll be PMing you at MSA shortly!

:: scrap a series ::

Hey everyone! Gina here with a brand new Hodge Podge challenge for you! It feels good to be back.  : )  And won't you please help me welcome our 10th Hodge Podger: Ms. Anna Russell!

This week, I want everyone to scrap a series of photos. I want them to show a progression of sorts.  Some kind of growth.  The only rule is:

- 3 photos & at least one must be framed in some way -

Some ideas running through my head when I was brainstorming this challenge were scrapping belly pictures from your pregnancy, scrapping a recipe through the stages, doing a "before" and "after" type of page of a home makeover project. I think our team of gals really put forth some great inspiration for you today to get those creative juices flowing. Take a peek...

MY LAYOUT


CREDITS: Background paper by Tracy Ann Robinson.  Colored papers & chipboard alphas by ScrapKitchen.  Wooden buttons by Gina Miller.  Mailing label frames by Paislee Press.  Paper flowers (re-colored) by Anne Dejong.  Tape measure (re-colored) by Natalie Braxton.  Leftover sticker sheet by Amy Wolff.  Stamped alphas by Amy Martin.  Acrylic vine & stitched circle by Natali.  Doodled cloud paper by Ida.  Doodled green circle (modified) by Fee Jardine.  Black stitch by Emily Merritt.  Tape by Jen Wilson.  Leaves (modified) by Jofia Devoe.  - fonts -  Complete In Him, Susie's Hand & AL Modern Type

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LAYOUT BY LIZ


CREDITS:  Olive paper by Emily Powers (Momtourage Kit).  Brown dotted paper by Emily Powers (I'm Free Kit).  Chipboard tag frame by Emily Powers + Kate Hadfield (Preschool Palooza Kit).  Beaded shellflower by Rachel Young (Shangri-la Elements).  Pewter Alphas by Holly Designs (Pewter alphas).  Stitches by Two Sisters Designs (tiny stitches pack).  Bubble wrap stamp by Emily Merritt (Bubblewrap Stamps 1).  Wish wordart by Paislee Press (Press Lines No. 3)

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LAYOUT BY ANGELA


CREDITS:  Negative frames (Snap Shots QP album) and flower stamps, background paper, lined stamps (Ecologie kit) by Paislee Press.  Sequins (recolored), felt cupcake(recolored), and staple (Let Them Eat Cupcakes) by Angela Powers and Kate Hadfield.  Foam Stamp Alpha by Emily Powers.  Get Punched Alpha by Nikki Beaudreau.  Font: King

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LAYOUT BY JACQUE


CREDITS:  All from The Lily Pad:  Sock Monkey by Kate Hadfield and Holliewood Studios.  Camp Out by Jacque Larsen.  Circle Frames by Jacque Larsen.  Doodled Paper Alpha by Kate Hadfield.  Doodled Black Alpha by Kate Hadfield.  Heavy Doodle Staples by Kate Hadfield.  You Make Me Happy Journal pieces by Natalie Braxton.  Other-  Date Stamp by Amber Clegg at Scrapartist.  Font by Darcy Baldwin at SweetShoppeDesigns.

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LAYOUT BY TARA


CREDITS:  Jacque Larsen - Frog Legs.  Rachel Young - Salvaged Creamy Cardboard,Salvaged Spellers - Black.  Two Sisters - Label It Mega Pack.  Paislee Press - Mailing Label Frames No.4.  Kate Hadfield - Nursery Doodles, Doodled Paper Dandelions

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LAYOUT BY ANNA


CREDITS:  Background Paper: Rachel Young.  Flower: Jacque Larsen.  Doodle Frames and Polka Dot shapes: Tracy Ann Robinson.  Fonts: Eight Fifteen and Boring Showers

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I'm gonna offer up a $10 GMD gift card for this week's winner, so start scrapping!

Last week's winner is none other than stephk

Happy scrapping peeps!

::Time To Celebrate - Hodge Podge is BACK!::

Welcome back fellow hodge podgers!� Hodge Podge Art is back and going full gear!� It's Rachel here introducing the new girls (me being one of them) throwing hodge podge challenges your way!� Please welcome:

Tara Dunstan
Paislee Press Designs
Holly Griego
Jacque Larsen
Rachel Young

And you know the original hodge podge girls!

Traci Murphy
Gina Miller
Emily Powers
Angela Powers

Now...on to the challenge!� If you take a look at my gallery you'll find an overwelming majority of my layouts are 1 picture layouts...it's just how I roll.� However, I love other peoples layouts who can rock 3 and more pictures and come out with it looking spectacular.� So here's what I want you to do.� Go browsing in your picture folders and find some "celebration" pictures...I don't care if it's Christmas, a birthday part, or a day at the fair.� Just make it fun and make it with a minimum 3 pictures.� I have invited Sheanna to help show us how it's done.� Thanks, Sheanna!
::From Me::

Salvaged Primaries and Paper Towels by Rachel Young� ~� Star Spangled and Basic Black and White Alpha by Jacque Larsen� ~� Laura's Letters Primaries by Gina Miller� ~� Various Drop Shadow Actions from Traci Murphy� ~� Font: Jaime by Allie Hoopes

::From Sheanna::

Happy Papers, Let's See It Glitter Mats, Frames Vintified & Foiled Again Alpha- Purple Chunky by Rachel Young� ~� Cutesy Corners by Gina Miller� ~� Staple Fool by Traci Murphy� ~� Color My Heart & Sparkle Love by Amanda Rockwell� ~� Birthday Party by Amanda Heiman� ~�� It's My Birthday by Emily Merrit

::From Gina::
CREDITS:� Giraffe-print paper by Rachel Young, painted solids by Jacque Larsen and birthday ribbons by Aja Abney, all coming soon to MSA's *free* birthday kit!� Doodled hoops (re-colored), green clip, black and giraffe-print buttons by Shabby Miss Jenn.� Paper cupcake, balloon�& sketch template (coming soon!) by Gina Miller.� Wooden button & paper alpha by Karah Fredricks. White cardboard piece (cut from frame) by Fee Jardine.� Tape by Jen Wilson.� Paint by Michelle Coleman.� White tile alpha by Emily Merritt.�Font�is Typewrither.

::From Traci::

Credits: Template by Kristin Tilley, everything else from Preschoolpalooza

by Emily Powers and Kate Hadfield. Drop shadow actions and That 70's Photo

actions (coming soon) by Traci Murphy.��Font: DJB A bit of flair.

::From Angela::

Background paper (Carelessly Crumbled) by Kate Hadfield Alpha (Salvaged Spellers) by Rachel Young Fun Flowers by Jacque Larsen Date Me No2 (modified) and Sentiments by Paislee Press Flower stamp (I Am Free) by Emily Powers Tied Strings by Catrine Journal lines (Old Stamps) by Rhonna Farrer

Fonts: CK Classic and CK Dots and Stripes

::From Tara::

Jofia Devoe - Baby Treasures, Alpha Bead, Sweet Lullaby, Light Breeze
Lisa Whitney - Crinkly Doodle Alpha II ~ Black
Natali Design - Hanging Up
Something Blue Studios - Worn Photo Overlays
Font is: Miss Tiina - MTF Sweetie

::From Liz aka Paislee Press::
beauty mark stamp, life snips, sparkler glitter, stars on a string - I'm Free Kit by EMILY POWERS
paint splotch - preschool palooza by EMILY POWERS
black stitches - scrap sash tiny stitches by TWO SISTERS designs
pewter alphas - pewter missmatch alphas by HOLLY Designs
background paper - by paislee press (coming soon)
celebrate wordart - press lines No. 3 by paislee press
notebook lines stamp - ecologie kit by paislee press
mailing label frames - paislee press
rusted staple - altered collage mini kit by DEBRA TOPE
photo edited in lightroom - aged modern preset

::From Emily::

snapshots of quick album by paislee press
press lines no.2: everyday sentiments by paislee press
ecologie elements pack by paislee press
preschool palooza by emily powers and kate hadfield (coming tuesday!)
fonts: pea jenna, ck ali's writing, akadylan collage

::From Jacque::

emily powers:
preschool palooza (collab with kate hadfield) art nation (freebie), word strips, acrylic alpha, mark that date
emily merritt: tile alpha
amber clegg: date stamp
genvieve sass: butterfly and string
natalie braxton: ribbons
font by darcy baldwin

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This week's winner will receive a 10$ gift card to Studio Wendy, a 10$ coupon to Studio Baers Garten, and a 10$ coupon to Studio Rachel at Scrapbook Graphics
(extra big prize this week because we're CELEBRATING!!)

Happy Scrapping and see you next week!

::Frame It::

Happy Tuesday, everyone.  Ang here with this weeks Hodge Podge challenge.  I am always taking lots and lots, and LOTS of photos.  Most of the time, I only get that one shot that catches my eye, but often times, I end up with a ton of adorable photos that I just don't know what to do with.  I mean, come on...you can only hang so many photos of your child eating chocolate ice cream on the wall, right.  lol. 

That is why I love a multi-photo page.  It allows me to get a ton of photos down in one project.  This week, your challenge is to scrap a multi-photo layout using a variety of ways to frame your photos.

I invited Lisa and Erica to join us this week.  Welcome, ladies!  Thanks for playing along.  And now, here is some inspiration:

::from Me::

Credits:  Papers, tag, circle frame (Heaven Sent kit), and bracket frame by Amy Hutchinson.  Flowers and alpha (Our Mojo Garden) by Marcie Reckinger.  Jewel by Two Sisters Designs.  Frames by Andrea Burns.  Fonts: CK Classic and CK Frames.

::from Lisa::

Credits:  Papers, doodled corners, brackets, tag, and alpha by Shabby Princess.  Papers, old money, newspaper, and numbers by Christina Renee.  Laced ribbon by Jen Wilson.  Hemp tie by April Rieff.  Beauty Mark by Two Sisters Designs.

::from Erica::

Credits:  Papers and Elements (With Love) by Michelle Coleman.  Felt heart (Love Struck) by Dani Mogstad.  Love stamp and month stamp frames (Everyday Love) by Emily Powers.  Shmootzy Alpha #4 by Nancie Rowe Janitz.  Funky Trinkets and Loose Stitches by Syrin.  One The Edge #3 by Catrine.  Daily Bird font and quote (Inspiration Station) by Audrey Neal.  Scalloped funky frame (used as clipping mask) by Jacque Larson.

::from Traci::

Credits:  Sweetest Thing collab by Gina Miller and Rachel Young.  Foiled Again alpha by Rachel Young.  Distressed...Again overlay and drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.  Fun frame by Madam Mim.

::from emily::

credits: rue 88 papers by iod. one sweet day kit by corina nielsen. acrylic alpha from photo-a-day kit by angela & emily powers and lanne. not very serious kit by jofia devoe. date it by amber clegg. mojo garden kit by marcie reckinger and laura burger. staple fool by traci murphy. everday love kit by emily powers. negative strip from bookbag essentials by gina cabrera. font: pea cammi-pea.

:: from gina ::

credits: "Not Very Serious" kit and "Flower Mania" by Jofia Devoe. Stitches by Two Sisters. Photo prong by Jessica Bolton.  Alpha beads by Kim Giarrusso.  Font is AL Modern Type.

Congrats to Sabdesbois - last week's Hodge Podge winner!

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This weeks winner will get a $5 coupon to our Two Sisters shop at our new home {we are} storytellers which opens February 14th!

::Inspired by Art::

I love when I'm inspired to do something, whether its designing or a layout, or even decorating my home, when I see incredible art.  I saw this CD cover and knew I had to "scrap it."

So however it inspires you, show me!

Here's what we came up with...

from me

credits: paper from Funk That Spring, sun by Tiff Brady, sea elements by Madame Mim, hand stamped alpha by Michelle Coleman, bead alpha by Kim Giarrusso, drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.

from gina

credits:  Background papers are Tracy Ann Robinson and Eve Recinella combined.  Frame, fish, yellow "seaweed" & glitter bubbles by Madame Mim.  Glitter splats by Christina Renee.  Stitching by Two Sisters. Painted alphas by Rhonna Farrer.  Date stamp by Amber Clegg.  Fonts are Family Cat Fat & Susie's Hand.

from angela

credits:  Plain paper and decorative sticker (Chasing Rainbows kit) and flower by Michelle Coleman.  Felt border by Amy Martin.  Clear alpha (Photo-a-Day kit) by Angela Powers.  Tag board alpha by Brigit. Patterned paper (Everyday Love kit) by Emily Powers.  Ledger paper (Funky Junky kit) by Michelle Godin.  Staples (Shabby Snowkisses kit) by Shabby Miss Jenn.  Painted hearts by Kellie Mize.  Font: CK Classic.

from anne

credits: Corina Nielsen: Alpha-pa-looza Stampers, Rachel Young: Sequin Spills Solids, Anne deJong: Fallen Leaves, Primary Papers, Tracy Ann Digital Arts: Glitzy Circles, Jenna Desai: Whimsical Delights
Jackie Eckles: Tape Sampler

from angela

credits: Gina Miller Sweet Candy Corn (papers, stitching, flowers, candy corn, ribbon, swirl, photo mask, tape, frame, button, shimmer border),Kate Hadfield Heavy Duty Staples and Doodled Paper Alpha,Katie Pertiet Stacked Vintage Frame,Traci Murphy Various Drop Shadows,Lisa Whitney Real Stamped Alpha,Meredith Fenwick Pastel Rainbow Glitter Paint (recolored),Fonts are Pea Amy*Rica Script and Mariette Tryout

from kristin

credits: Traci Murphy (Basically Orange, Basically Yellow, Basically Red, Basically Green, and Spreading Cheer papers; Doodle Notes flowers; drop shadow actions) Gina Miller (Skinny Minnie ribbons) Emily Merritt (bubble wrap) Zoe Pearn (alphas).

Gina here - congrats to Emi - last week's Hodge Podge winner!  Thanks to all who played along!

:: a day in the life... ::

That's one of my favorite Beatle songs you know!

Hey friends! Gina here, with a fun new Hodge Podge for all of you!!

This year, it seems that many of us scrappers have decided to partake in Project 365- taking daily photos and really trying to capture the little moments we may otherwise overlook. For this challenge, I want you to take a series of photos throughout the course of one day. It's simple really: just include a minimum of 4 photos and a lot of journaling so we can experience a bit of your day with you, the artist!

Joining us this week are the very talented Emily Merritt and Brittany Farrer!

And here are some of our layouts to get you started!

MINE

credits: Papers fro Corina Nielsen's new "One Sweet Day" kit at PrimaHybrid.  Swirl template by Anna Aspnes. Red stitch by Kate Hadfield. Photo corner by Kylie Clark. Paper fold template by Karah Fredricks.  Black stitches by Two Sisters. Tiny #s and notepaper by Katie Pertiet. Stamped alpha by Michelle Coleman. Flowers by Annie Manning.  Fonts are CK To Do List and PunchLabel.

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EMILY (POWERS)

journaling: I *heart* Saturdays. They are the hiccup in our week--a reminder to slow down, to breathe in the ordinary and exhale the extraordinary, to simply BE together. This Saturday, you woke up at around 8:45 a.m. Daddy got up with you and let me sleep in until 10:30 a.m. You guys played cars and watched your new Mickey Mouse movie. After I got up, we went to Brandywine Falls for a winter hike. You loved the waterfall. On our  way home we stopped at McDonalds for “chicken and fries.” Mmmmm good! When we got home, we napped, ate a simple dinner, went grocery shopping, and went to bed. Perfection.

credits: everyday love: the papers by emily powers of two sisters designs. photo-a-day kit by two sisters designs and once upon a storyboard. eclectic boutique finds no. 1 by emily powers of two sisters designs. the ultimate stitches volume 1 by lisa whitney. my new beginning collection by amanda rockwell. festivities collab kit by two sisters designs, amy hutchinson designs and on designs. felt lines 1 by amy martin. cardboard maniac by lindagb. paint it up by nancie rowe janitz. tall and chunky chipboard alphas by amber clegg. date stamps by amber clegg. heart doodle by ida. ella bella stars by amy martin. font: ck classic.

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EMILY (MERRITT)

credits: Background papers (blended) by Amy Hutchinson, square stitching by Angela Powers all from Festivities; Line stitching, photopalooza templates and frames by Two Sisters Designs; Numbers by Emily Powers; Screws by Weeds and Wildflowers; Hinges, glitter edge and doodles by Jofia Designs;  Glitter alpha by Kim Christensen; Sandlot alpha by Jackie Eckles; Date stamp by Amber Clegg.

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BRITT

close-up of right side:

credits: Grid paper, cardstock, cardstock covering font (Amy Wolff - The LilyPad); phrase snippets (Emily Powers for Two Sisters Designs - ScrapArtist); drop shadows (Traci Murphy - FPD); defog/sharpen action (Michelle Pearson - SBB); font - Times New Roman; DJB A Little Bit of Flaire (Darcy Baldwin - TDC); layout inspired by Ali Edwards from her Life Artist book.

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Hey there!!! Emily here. Last week's winner is Nicole (nmartin1). I'll pm you your $10 gift card to Two Sisters Designs. And this week, you are scrapping for $10 to GMD!

Have a great week everyone!

**try something NEW!**

hey there hodge podgers!

after a nice long holiday, we are back! we missed you all and hope you're ready for some 2008 iNSPiRATiON!

this week the owner of disc talk radio--deann-- and the owner of eclectic whimsy--shawn--are here to share their art with us!  welcome girls :).

january is about new beginnings. turn a page in your life and in your art; this week try something new! scrap a new format, start a mini-album that tells a story, try a new product or font, scrap a new-to-you subject. i often find that taking a risk on something new opens all kinds of doors. get inspired; try something new this week!

i've spent the last month trying new-to-me things! i completed my first mini-album, created my first desktop calendar, started a new blog with a dear friend, and dove into project 365 with my husband in tow ;). i feel energized to be engaging my creativity beyond the 12x12 canvas. now it's YOUR turn!!!

emily

another new thing i've been doing lately is scrapping in different formats.  i've really been enjoying the rectangular 8.5x11 canvas.  next, i want to try a two-page layout!!!

so, here is my third ever 8.5x11 page:

credits:

eclectic boutique finds no.1 by emily powers of two sisters designs. photo-a-day kit by two sisters designs and once upon a storyboard. drop shadows (altered) by traci murphy. flea market finds alpha by heather ann. felt lines 1 by amy martin. glittery alpha collection by leora sandford. taking notes paper pack by weeds and wildflowers. line art mini-kit by rhonna farrer. fonts: fg freja, mco distressed alpha, ck roxy alternate.

deann

i love looking at photos that have been "enhanced" using lightroom, but seriously, i never thought i was hip enough to try it out.  so, i did and might i say-- i'm crazy in love (now, i've got 29 days to figure out where to come up with $299! lol) i'm thrilled i tried something new, though my pocketbook might not agree!

credits:

everything from shabby miss jenn kits --snowkisses, tree trimmin' party, winter ponies & santa's bag 'o goodies except mo jackson's background papers and cardboard boxes and natalie braxton's really big ribbons (made really small - lol!) fonts are american typewriter & sp inspired.

angela

i rarely ever jump outside my comfy, go-to designer’s folder.  so, I decided to try a new designer for this challenge.  i saw some of jofia’s stuff a few weeks ago, and decided to take the plunge!  i love what i’ve used so far.  i also tried something new with my title…i don’t have one, lol.

Credits:

background paper and doodles by jofia.  button and alpha by two sisters designs.  paper clip by amber clegg.  frame by shabby princess.  string by catrine.  striped paper by gina marie huff of weeds and wildflowers.  staples by jenn patrick.  flower by michelle coleman.  font: ck classic.

gina

I'm not a big "photo-blender" and the few times I have done it, they've been very soft, faint blends. This time, I wanted to try something a little edgier with a more textured blend into the background paper. I ended up combining two background papers and using a variety of blend modes to achieve the look I have here w/ my Lupus Walk banner photo. I also tried some new (to me, scrap-wise) designers, made my pictures a LOT smaller then I normally do, used fewer embellies and tried out a new font! LOL  My text has been "color burned" into the paper and I actually sandwiched it between both layers of paper.

Credits: Background paper is a sheet of Catrine cardstock and a Madame Mim oil paint paper - blended (with my photo).  Stitches by Two Sisters.  Frames by Debra Tope.  Flowers by Annie Manning.  Rubberband by Vicki Stegall.  Frayed canvas label (modified) by Amanda Rockwell.  Fonts are AL Old Royal and Pea Murphy.

traci

I am by no means a graphic type girl, but I thought this might be something fun to try for this challenge!

Credits: RAD actions, Century Gothic & CK Melton fonts.

shawn

Okay, so creating blog banners isn't necessarily something 'new' for me but for some of you it could be a new or different way to use some of your favorite digital goodies to personalize your online journal. Create a banner that says something about who you are. Or maybe use your digital supplies to embellish and frame your photos in a post or highlight a favorite quote by typing it in a great handwritten font on a piece of digital journaling paper. credits: Green & blue glittered papers, metal heart and purple winged heart by Annie Manning (Paint the Moon Designs), grey floral paper by Michelle Coleman, red floral paper by Jen Wilson Designs, feathered wings by Joanne Brisebois, butterfly brooch, sparkled berry doodles and tied white string by Jofia DeVoe, purple/green flower by Karah Fredricks, damask square and love wordart by Rhonna Farrer, silver metal tag by Shabby Miss Jenn, red star tape by Tia Bennett. Font: FG Rakel - Font Garden.

this week the winner will receive a $10 gift card to two sisters designs!!!  happy hodge podgin' :).

Show me the emotion!

Hey all!  Traci here with this week's Hodge Podge challenge.  This week we're exuding emotion.  Show me how you feel! lol!

I want you to grab a pic that makes you feel something and use things in your scrap stash that makes people FEEL that emotion when they look at your layout, whether it's flowers or bright colors or some bling.

Come on and get emotional with us!

This week you're scrapping for a treat from the fantabulous Marcie Reckinger!

Let's get to the eyecandy...

From me

credits: Paper by Gina Miller, wavy paper by Kate Hadfield, felt alphas by Mo Jackson, happy doodles, crayon doodles by Ida, sequins by Shannon Lee, block alpha by Robyn England. Drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.

From Angela

Credits: Background papers (blended) and red paper (My Christmas Stocking papers-coming soon), frame (My Christmas Stocking elements-coming soon), Let It Snow, Christmas Beauty Marks (coming soon), Label It Alpha, and Scrap Stash: Tiny Stitches by Two Sisters Designs. Really Big Ribbons 3 by Natalie Braxton. Buttons )Funky Junky kit) by Kate Hadfield. Staple by Jenn Patrick. Hearts Designer's Pick kit) by LindaGB. Various drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy. Fonts: Pea-Olson and Century Gothic.

By Gina

Credits: White crumpled background paper (modified) & black paper covering frame by Nancy Comelab. Red ribbons, lime heart & clay button heart by Natalie Braxton. Doodles by Jenna Desai.  Staples by Kate Hadfield. Felt beaded heart by Amy Martin.  Glittery sprig by Jofia Devoe.  Crystal hearts by Syrin.  Scalloped frame by Meredith Fenwick. LOVE heart by Fee Jardine (re-colored).  Tied beaded stitches by Kim Christensen. Stamped alpha by Gina Miller. Font is 2Peas Chicken Shack.

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Congrats to our "numbers" winner:  Emily Merritt!

HAPPY SCRAPPING! 

nUmBeRS, NumBErs everywhere!

Hey guys! Gina here with a new challenge for you! It's a fun one and I think pretty easy if you collect alphas and fonts like we HP girls do! Here's the challenge:

LOTS OF NUMBERS!

Your page this week must include:

• a minimum of 5 fonts
• a minimum of 5 alphas

That's it! Joining us this week is one of my favorite people to ask, because I love seeing what she comes up with.... Kristin!

Here are our layouts:

MY LAYOUT

CREDITS: "Template Toolbox 3" (coming soon) & "Scribblybet" alpha by Gina Miller. Staples & ribbon (from new "Spreading Cheer" collab) by Traci Murphy. Graph paper alpha square & crayon-colored heart & flower (from new "Spreading Cheer" collab) by Gina Marie Huff. Alpha stamp & flowers (from "Spreading Cheer") by Rachel Young. Denim alpha by Natalie Braxton. Crayon-colored newspring alpha by Marcie Reckinger. Stamp sheet by Meredith Fenwick. Little beaded circles by Amy Martin. Black swirl by Michelle Coleman. Cardboard & "Art Smock" paper by Tracy Ann. Aqua paper by Joana Carvalho. - fonts - 2Peas Organic, AL Highlight, ArtistStamp, Black Jack, Jailbird Jenna, Stumbelina & Tweed.

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LAYOUT BY TRACI

CREDITS: Paper from Falling Into Art, grid stitch and Beauty Marks by Two Sisters, Doodled Tape, Rubberband and staples by Kate Hadfield, Cardboard alpha by Rachel Young, Happy Alpha by Marcie Reckinger, graph paper alpha by Gina Huff from Spreading Cheer (at FPD), clay alphas by Nancy Comelab, tape by Anna Aspnes, torn alphas by Something Blue Studios. Fonts: TCG_Kenzi, Laidback, Pippi, CurlyQue & Supermodel all by Kylie Clark, drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, Underexposed photo action by Lauren Barden.

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LAYOUT BY ANGELA

CREDITS: Background paper (Warming Heart kit) by Weeds and Wildflowers.  Label It! Alpha and straight stitching by Two Sisters Designs.  Stitched frame by Syrin.  Brushed flourish by Rhonna Farrer.  Stamped alpha by Nancie Rowe Janitz.  Tab by Kim Christensen.  Number "4" by Miss Mint.  Teeny Tags Alpha by Jessica Bolton.  Staple by Jenn Patrick.  Ribbon and label (funky Junky kit) by Kate Hadfield, Michelle Godin, and Rachel Young.  Urban Letters alpha by Lili.  Various drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.  Fonts:  Pea-Olson, Century Gothic, JaneAustin, Jefferson, and Times New Roman.  Page inspired by Ali Edwards.

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LAYOUT BY KRISTIN


CREDITS: Paper- Traci Murphy Basically Black and White. Alphas: Gina Miller Scribblybets  and Funky Free Alpha, Traci Murphy Charcoal Alpha Lowers, Shawna Clingerman/Micheline Martin Pieces of You,  Jessica Bolton Whatever Mama. Fonts: CK Becky, Courier New, JWOutlines, JWChalkRubons, CK New Yearbook,  CK Giggle, CK Road Trip. Doodle Stickers- Gina Miller Funky Free sets. Amy Wolff Fancy Cut Minis label.

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You're scrapping for $10 to GMD this week. Have fun!!!!

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Hey everyone! Angela poppin' in here to announce last weeks winner(s). There was SO many amazing layouts! Congrats to Julie and Dawn. I will email you shortly with your prize!