Hodge Podge Art

**Strip It!**

Hey challenge fans!  Traci here with the challenge for this week.  Angie and Emily are still recovering from their beach vacation (har har) so I've added an extra guest to play with us.

Thanks to Kat, Vicky & Chantal for playing along!

Let's strip it down this week and use strips of, well, anything in your layout - as much or as little as you want!  Let your imagination run wild - throw on some ribbon strips, paper strips....any kind of strips you can make.

I can't wait to see what you come up with.

This week you're playing for the Serenity collection by Chere Edwards!

Onto the eyecandy...

FROM ME


credits: Doodled Tape 2, heavy duty staples, alpha tape, doodled tape (date) and Wordy Bits boy by Kate Hadfield, Beauty Marks 4, Man Doodles, Dirty Denim & His Hardware/Her Bling by Two sisters.  Tag from Funk That Spring FPD collab. Drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.

FROM GINA

credits: Ricrac, paper swirl, purple ruffle ("Playground Picks" set) and little zigzag border by Gina Miller  All papers from Marcie Reckinger's "Tongue Twister Pink" kit.  Chenille flowers by Lisa Warren.  Ribbons by Natalie Braxton.  Flowers by Annie Manning. Frame by Jessica Bolton. File tab by Robin Carlton.  Stitches by Syrin. Pom trim (re-colored) by Tia Bennet. White stitched borders by Shabby Princess. Photo edited in Lightroom. Font is AL Modern Type.

FROM VICKY    

credits: Fun and Funky Free - Corina Neilsen and Kate Hadfield, Cardboard Overlay - Linda GB, Tiny Alpha - Amy Martin, Heavy Duty Staple, Rainbow Tapes and Doodled Arrow - Kate Hadfield, Grunge Alpha - Karah Fredricks, Glitter Paint - Meredith Fenwick.

FROM KATHRYN

credits: Southampton Paper Pack by Miss Mint at Peppermint Creative, Paper Petals, Stitched Stuff Combo and Paper Swirls 2 by Anne deJong at FPD, Doodled Paper Alpha by Kate Hadfield at The LilyPad,
Courthouse Alpha by Amy Hutchinson, Not Your Ordinary Buttons: Neutrals by Christina Renee.

FROM CHANTAL

credits: Paper, Frames, Out to the Orchard by Chere Kaye and Emily Merritt, Overlay and Photo corner by Corina,  FPD Collab October Kit, Strips: Journal Strip Templates 2 by Chere Kaye,Tape Strips by Paint the Moon,Wordard by Gina Marie, FPD Collab October Kit, Ribbons by Lemonaidlucy, Alpha: Bookplaid alpha by Christina Renee.

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Gina popping-in to say congratulations to last week's "What If...?" winner: Doreen! You guys went to town on this subject and all of your layouts were well-thought and beautifully scrapped!

What If....?

Hey scrappers!!! It's Gina, here with a brand-new Hodge Podge challenge for ya! Ready?

WHAT IF.......?

That's it. Just a two-word prompt. I want you to scrap something using the title WHAT IF...?  What if you didn't go out with your girlfriend that night? (to meet the man of your dreams)   What if you never put a bid on that little house? (the one you ended up calling home)  What if you never took that chance? (whatever that chance may have been that ended up with amazing results for you...)

Scrap the title like this:

WHAT IF...? <~~ in alphas or large text
directly under it, scrap the "what if" in a small font

Example:

WHAT IF....
...I never met him?

Joining us this week are the lovely & talented:

Jennie
Kristin

Check out what we've done with this challenge!

MY LAYOUT

CREDITS: "Multi-Photo 2" template (modified) by Two Sisters.  Papers, most flowers, ricrac, button, seed beads, butterfly, 'priceless' tab by Dani Mogstad ("Saturday Market").  Small pink flowers by Gina Miller. Crystals and metal prongs by Amanda Rockwell. Notepaper strips by Amy Martin. Curly-q stitching by Natalie Braxton.  White cardboard alpha by Birgit.  Glitter splotch by Christina Renee. Bubble wraps by Emily Merritt.  Fonts are 2Peas Journal & CK To Do List.

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LAYOUT BY EMILY

CREDITS: FALLing into Art, Label It! Alpha Mega-Pack, Stamp It! Alpha by Two Sisters Designs. Glitter Alpha and Various Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy. Stitched Circles by Kim Christensen.  Metal Alpha from Urban Kiwi by the Shabby Princess. Clear Alpha from Emma's Sundress by Michelle Coleman.  Typekeys by Amber Clegg.  Denim Alpha by Kim de Smet.  Gralpha by Birgit. Super Sassy Chic by Dianne Rigdon.  Arrows by Heather Ann.  Cardboard Alpha by Ronnie McCray.  Font: Pea Jenna.

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LAYOUT BY ANG

CREDITS: Background paper and stitched ribbon (from FALLing into Art kit) and Label It! Alpha by Two Sisters Designs.  Wrapped ribbon (from OCTA_-Traci Murphy collab)and various drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.  Wired doodles by Weeds and Wildflowers.  Frames (from NZ Naturals kit) by Lauren Reid.  Stitched graph paper alpha by Lisa Whitney.  Scalloped newspaper strips by Amy Wolff.  Buttons (from Ice Cream Sundae Toppers) and Cardboard Cut Outs 2 by Natalie Braxton.  Gel Pen Swirls by Gina Miller.  Font: Pea-Olson.

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LAYOUT BY TRACI

CREDITS: Basically Brown & drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, Peeled & Revealed by Marcie Reckinger and Traci Murphy, Inky alpha by Anne de Jong, Denim alpha by Kim de Smet, Wilbur font by Kylie Clark, doodled question mark and note paper by Gina Marie Huff.

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LAYOUT BY JENNIE

CREDITS: From The Lilypad: The Naked Canvas paper by Nancy Comelab.  Journal Tapes by Kate Hadfield.  Stitched Stems by Natalie Braxton.  Jump Ring Ribbons 3 by Natalie Braxton.  Flower Ties by Natalie Braxton.  Stitched Blooms by Natalie Braxton.  Doodled Paper Alpha by Kate Hadfield.  Heavy Duty Staples by Kate Hadfield.  Chalk Swirl by Amy Wolff  :: Other Credits:  Worn and Torn Frame by Linda GB (ScrapArtist).  Bubble Wrap 2 by Emily Merritt (The Digichick).  jewelled circle by Traci Murphy - Material Girl  (FPD).  flower images from stockvault.com.  font is DJB JENB2

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LAYOUT BY KRISTIN

CREDITS: Background paper, drop shadow actions: Traci Murphy. Paper, flowers: Amanda Rockwell. Alpha, doodle frame, leaves, word scraps: Anne deJong. Glitter borders: Marcie Reckinger, Tracy Ann Robinson. Sequin swirls: Chere Kaye. Badges: Steph Burt. Word Art: Gina Marie Huff.

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This week you are scrapping for $10 to GMD!!!

And congrats to Ang's winners from last week. She couldn't decide so she picked two: dypecek and ana. You each will be getting a $5 coupon to Two Sisters Designs!! As soon as the girls get back from their vacay, they'll be in touch with you!

Happy scrapping Hodge Podgers!

Storytelling

Stories are the creative conversions of life itself into a more powerful, clearer, more meaningful experience.  They are the currency of human contact.  –Robert McKee

Hello, my fellow storytellers!  Angela here, bringing you this weeks challenge.  Week after week, we create art, share our lives, preserve our families’ memories, and tell stories.  This week, I want to expand on the storytelling.

I want you to use your photos to tell a story.  Sure, you can have journaling on your page, but let the photos do most of the talking.  The only requirement is to use a minimum of two photos.

I want to welcome Laura and Andrea!  Thanks for joining us this week.

Here our the stories we are sharing with you:

::By Me::

Credits—Background paper and wire art by Weeds and Wildflowers.  Alpha tape and staples by Kate Hadfield.  Frame by Nancy Comelab.  Stitched grid by Two Sisters designs.  Paper heart by Anne Dejong.  Flower doodles by Gypsy Chick.  Alpha by Amy Hutchinson.  Ribbon by Natalie Braxton.  Drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.  Font is Pea Olson.

::By Emily::

Credits—Cutesy Corners by Gina Miller.  My Blue Jean Alpha by Kim DeSmet.  Beauty Marks Vol. 8 by Two Sisters Designs.  Bubble Wrap by Emily Merritt.  Doodle Frames by Sara Carling.  Teeny Tags by Jessica Bolton.  Tied Flossy Sitiches by Kim Christensen.  Playing With Wire Doodles by Weeds and Wildflowers.  Being Me by Weeds and Wildflowers.  Drinking Tea Papers by Weeds and Wildflowers.  Font: Love Letter TW. 

::By Gina::

Credits—Pink papers, black flourishes, sta ple, stitched circles (re-tinted) and sequins by Traci Murphy.  Glitter ricrac by Gina Miller.  Flowers by Annie Manning.  Knotted ribbon by Natalie Braxton.  Star trails by Kylie Clark.  Kiss print by Michelle Coleman.  Hanging tag by Kristin Tilley.  Flower jewels by Andera Burns.  Stitched border by Shabby Princess.  “a” alpha by Fee Jardine.  Font is CK Newprint.

::By Traci::

Credits-Background paper from Indian Summer by Marcie Reckinger, blue scallop (used as template) from Falling Into Art, Digital Graffiti by Two Sisters Designs, rubberband, staples and date tape by Kate Hadfield, frames by Nancy Comelab, cardboard in scallop by Lauren Grier, paper by ON Designs, drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, LR preset THE WASH

::By Laura::

Credits—Paper from So Serious by Meredith Fenwick and ROYGBIV by Dana Frantz (blended together with pin light).  Lined paper from Purty Buttons by Christina Renee.  Round frames from  Fun With Frames by Bren Boone.  Doodled word from Doodle Stamp II by Taran Conyers.  Star tag from O.N Designs Alpha No. 2.  Journaling block from Old Labels by Meredith Fenwick.  Tags and stitches from Teeny Tags by Jessica Bolton.  Frame shape from Shapes 4 by Jen Caputo.  Stars from Beauty Marks Vol. 1 by Angela and Emily Powers.  Loose stitches by Syrin.  Fonts: Pea Lindsey and AL Worn Machine.

::By Andrea::

Credits—Frames Vintified by Rachel Young.  Photos with Attitude Overlays and various drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.  Believing in You kit, Wishing on a Star papers, and Reverie Add On by Gina Marie Huff.

This weeks winner gets a $5 coupon to the Two Sisters Designs store.  Have fun telling YOUR story!

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And last week's Hodge Podge winner was Ale!  You can see her fabulous take on the challenge [url=http://www.myscrapbookart.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=6001&nocache=1]here[/url].  Thanks Ale - I'll be PM'ing you!

A week behind...

Hey Podgers, Traci here - Angela's computer is in the "clinic" and won't be back for a few days, so we're extending last week's challenge until next Monday night.

And you're gonna LOVE Ang's challenge for next week!!!

Inspired by Web Design

Hey rockin' chicks!  Traci here with your inspiration for this fine fall week.  I wanted to hang loose this week with the challenge, feelin' a little grungy (probably from watching Rock of Love, lol!) and came across this very cool website that inspired me.

I've gathered up a couple of fabulous guests to entertain you with their eyecandy...

Heather Milano
Annie Pennington

I can't wait to see what it inspires in you!

http://www.rebelliousgirls.red-tab.com/

from me

credits: paper from Acidic by Corina Nielsen, pretty lil hearts by Gina Miller, star trails by Kylie Clark, doodled flowers by Gina Marie Huff, heart charm by Miss Mint, knots by Michelle Coleman, Ultimate Frame collection by Nancy Comelab, torn alphas by Something Blue Studios, broken alpha by Lisa Whitney. Drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, Make Me...Balanced & Gorgeous by Lauren Barden

from Gina

credits: Paper arrows (re-tinted), black tied stitch & rubberband (re-tinted) by Kate Hadfield, Pony beads by Gina Miller, Background paper by Gina Marie Huff, Doodled flowers by Shabby Princess, Star trails by Kylie Clark, Painted cardboard by Amanda Rockwell, B&W action by Lauren Barden, Fonts are Chelt Press Trial and 2Peas Peas & Carrots.

from Emily

credits: His Hardware/Her Bling and LabelIt! Alpha Mega-Pack by Two Sisters Designs. Pad posies by Kate Hadfield. Stitched Circles by Kim Christensen. Lined Art by Rhonna Farrer. Hand Stamped Brushes, Vellum Alpha from Emma's Sundress, Rhinestone Heart from All You Need is Love by Michelle Coleman. Typekeys by Amber Clegg. Ultimate Frame Collection Vol.1 by Nancy Comelab. Staple Fool and Various Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy. Journaling Papers by Catrine. Font:  PhontPhreak's Handwriting.

from Angela

credits: Stitched Grids, Beauty Marks, Lable It! Alpha, and His Hardware, Her Bling by Two Sisters Designs.  Frames, glitter Splatters, and tape (NZ Naturals kit) by Lauren Reid.  Background Paper by Weeds and Wildflowers.  Date stamp by Amber Clegg.  Ribbon Frame(recolored--CFOF kit) by Lisa Whitney.  Stamped alpha by Heather Roselli.  Various drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.  Font: Pea Stacy's Doodle Script.

from Annie

credits: Andie Smith: Road Trip lightroom presets www.pinkinkstudios.com Traci Murphy: Emilicious Metallic Stitches, Brusha Brusha (brush strokes), various drop shadows, Basically Red paper www.funkyplaygrounddesigns.com Jennifer Howland: Pick a card element pack www.thedigichick.com Michelle Coleman: Glitter kiss (blog freebie) Birget: Catscrap Celebration collab frame www.catscrap.com Mossa: Catscrap Celebration collab stamp www.catscrap.com Nancy Comelab: Small frame www.the-lilypad.com Christina Renee: Dream Team paper (black) www.christinareneedesigns.com Fonts: Bell Gothic Standard, Cry Kitty, Elsie

from heather

credits: Traci Murphy Really Messy Metallic Stitches, Gina Miller- Torrid Love Story Paper, Heather Milano-Andie Smith's Road Trip Presets at Pink Ink Studios, Font - Alba Matter, Bell Gothic

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Come on and scrap with us...our little gift this week is Rachel Young's Fuzzelty Flowers collection!

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Congrats to last week's picks: Emily, madame mim and Amy M.

Feels Like I'm Falling For Fall

Oh come on my fellow mommy friends. I know you know that little jingle from Noggin....

Gina here, with a new Hodge Podge and apparently, kiddie songs to entertain!

It's not quite Autumn yet in the States but we're getting very close.... and I couldn't be happier. Fall is my favorite time of year! The crisp leaves... The beautiful, rich colors surrounding us... That cool breeze that comes in when night falls... A yummy pumpkin-scented candle... I could go on and on but I'll stop and let YOU tell me what you love about Fall.

This week I want you to:

• Scrap what you love about Fall using at least 1 photo. Maybe it's a picture of your child playing in leaves or a shot of that Starbuck's Pumpkin Spiced Latte.

• Use a leaf on your page. An element, a felt one, a brush....

• Use rich, cozy Fall colors. Orange, brown, different shades of tan/taupe/kraft, olive green, mustard... you know the ones!

Hopefully working on this challenge will really get you in the mood as we head into the Fall season!

I have a bunch of creative ladies joining us in the inspiration department this week! Welcome aboard Christina, Colleen & Heather !!

And now, our Autumn Inspiration...........

LAYOUT BY ME

CREDITS: Background paper (I added the doodles/text) by Corina Nielsen. Stitches by Kate Hadfield. Tied buttons by Natalie Braxton. Flowers by Annie Manning. Fabric heart by Michelle Coleman. Glitter paint by Meredith Fenwick. Painted stem and leaf doodles (turned into brushes) by Ida. Fonts are AL Old Royal, CK Dingbat Hearts and 2Peas Organic. Stock photography purchased from BigStockPhotos. Adobe Lightroom tweaking on photos.

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LAYOUT BY ANG

CREDITS: Background paper, ribbon, and brads (Stand Up Collab) by various designers.  Alpha, scalloped edge, and stamped leaf by Sara Carling.  Frames by Nancy Comelab.  Stamped edge and straight stitching by Doris Castle.  Messy circle stitches by Kim Christensen.  Boardy leaves by Gina Miller.  Flowers by Natalie Braxton.  Letter U by Sylvie Wagner.  Date stamp by Amber Clegg.  Stamped alpha by Nancie Rowe Janitz.  Various drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.

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LAYOUT BY COLLEEN

CREDITS: gina miller shabby fall, board leaves, flower doodles from funky free-love, alpha from grab bag. natalie braxton-riverting ribbons, flower flies, kate hadfield handsewn stitching, teeny tiny butterfly. peppermintcreative glitter paint stroke. weeds & wildflowers-playing with wire alpha

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LAYOUT BY CHRISTINA

CREDITS: Anne DeJong - Build a Background Paper. Gina Miller - Fall Flowers and Boardy Leaves. Kate Hadfield - Heavy Duty Staple, Doodled Masking Tape, Doodled Tape Numbers and Handsewn Stitches. Natalie Braxton - Ribbons Ties. Two Sisters - Beauty Marks 5. Kate Pertiet - Clock Parts. Jen Wilson - Straight Tulle. Nathy Geunens - Dinky Dazzlers. Sande Kreiger @ 2Peas - Beach Culture Alpha. Amy Martin - Rubber Band Wraps. Anna Aspnes - Circle Splat Brushes. Traci Murphy Drop Shadows. Kristy Nichols - Peachy photo action

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LAYOUT BY HEATHER

CREDITS: Traci Murphy - Basically Orange Papers.  Gina Miller - Boardy Leaves.  Christina Renee - Alpha Bits, CRD Signature Polaroid, CRD signature Stitched Flower Cluster, CRD Signature Paper Tab.  Kate Hadfield - Knotted Stitches.  Manda J - Just 4 Journaling Paper.  Amy Martin - Washey Ribbons.  Font Garamond.

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The winner is laviconi. If you didn't get a chance to see her layout, check it out HERE. It is such a strong, beautiful, visual statement!!! Thanks for playing girl :). I will be pming you your prize!

And with that, I wish you all some happy scrapping!

**GET NAKED**

Okay, pull your mind out of the gutter and put your shirt back on; I'm not talking about THAT kind of naked ;).

Hey Hodge Podgers...Emily here!!!  My challenge is to scrap nakedly, to use lots of negative space and only a few compositional elements. However, really WORK what you do use.  You may use: 1 Photo (do NOT repeat--one photo, one time), 1 Background Paper,  Title/Journaling, ONLY FIVE EXTRA ELEMENTS (paper, ribbon, flowers...whatever you choose).  You may repeat items, but you may only have FIVE, unique, EXTRA items on your page.  Remember, the idea is to scrap nakedly, to let your photo and title/journaling shine and take center stage :).

One lucky hodge podger will win the Two Sisters/Sausan Designs September collab!!! Make sure your layout is posted here by next Monday night!

Joining us this week are three very talented ladies: Brittany, Helen and Melissa. Welcome girls!

LAYOUT BY ME

CREDITS: Various Drop Shadows, Staple Fool and Basically Pink by Traci Murphy. LabelIt Alpha Mega-Pack by Two Sisters Designs (Coming to SA 9/17!). Really Big Ribbons 2 by Natalie Braxton. Damp Stamp and Wingin' It by Robyn England. Frame by Ida. Button Fasteners by Emily Merritt. Lined Art Mini-Kit by Rhonna Farrer. Font: Pea Jenna.

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LAYOUT BY ANGELA

CREDITS: Background paper and frame by Nancy Comelab. Ribbon by Natalie Braxton. Stars and alpha by Amy Martin. Staple by Kate Hadfield. Stamped alpha by Amy Wolff. Date stamp by Amber Clegg. Postage stamp alpha by Two Sisters Designs. Various drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.

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LAYOUT BY TRACI

CREDITS:Scratchy Paint solids, felt swirl, gel pen alpha & imperfect stitches by Gina Miller, rat a tat tattered frame by Marcie Reckinger, journaling block and TCG_curly que by Kylie Clark, Make Me Gorgeous by Lauren Barden, drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.

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LAYOUT BY GINA

CREDITS: Background paper ("Basically Pink") by Traci Murphy. Quote/word piece by Gina Miller. Torn newsprint mat by Marcie Reckinger.  Flowers by Annie Manning (Paint-the-Moon).  Lopsided stitched frame by Debra Tope.  Floral paper piece by Rhonna Farrer. Shimmer brush by Meredith Fenwick. Font is Chelt Press Trial. ColorWash action by PhotoBlast.

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LAYOUT BY HELEN

CREDITS: Tracy Ann Robinson - Something Sparkly kit. Two Sisters Design - bling heart. Kate Hadfield - heavy duty staples.

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LAYOUT BY BRITTANY

CREDITS: Everything is from "I Met a Boy" kit by Michelle Godin @ ScrapbookGraphics / drop shadows by Traci Murphy (FPD) / Fonts are SA Inkspot and Texas Hero.

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LAYOUT BY MELISSA

CREDITS: Background paper,paper swirl, title, cardboard/notepaper, ribbon Corina Nielson's Illusive Kit.
Stamped Frame Traci Murphy's Pretty as a Picture 2. Stamped Hearts by Amber Clegg. Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy. Make Me Colorful Color Sepia by Lauren Barden. Font: 2peas Well Behaved.

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Ready to start scrapping? I can't wait to see what you come up with!

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p.s. Congrats to last week's winner: Ale Modolon You get a $15 GC to GMD!

{Scrap Someone NEW!}

New to your scrapbooks that is!

Hey Hodge Podgers... Gina here, challenging you to scrap someone different this week. I see you scrapping your kids all of the time, your significant others, even yourself (guilty!).  Today, I want to challenge you to scrap a person or family member who doesn't get any face-time in your scrapbooks. A parent? Your sibling? A long-lost cousin? Lets see some new faces on those pages!!!!

No rules this week: just grab that photo of someone special... someone new... and scrap your little hearts out! ONE lucky Hodge Podger will get a $15 GC to my shoppe! Make sure your layout is posted here by next Monday night!

Joining us this week are two very talented ladies: Jenni & Melinda!  Welcome girls!

And here's who we decided to scrap for this challenge:

LAYOUT BY ME - scrapped one of my brothers

CREDITS: "Wishing On A Star" background paper by Gina Marie Huff (Weeds & Wildflowers) Gray patterned paper & doodle-y circles by Natalie Braxton ("Denim & Dirt" kit). Torn notebook edge by Amy Martin. Stitched grid by Two Sisters Designs.  Flowers by Annie Manning (Paint The Moon). Sketched "brother" paper alpha by Catrine.  Raindrop doodles by Ida.  Black stitches by Tonya Doughty.  Photo actions by Lauren Barden.  Font is CK Carter.

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LAYOUT BY EMILY - scrapped the family stuffed animal! LOL

CREDITS: Organic Kit, Doodle Your Own Layout Overlay, Believe Alpha, Sparkle Swirl Edge by Kylie Clark at Funky Playground Designs. Ramble Scramble by Mandabean. Various Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy. Teen Tags by Jess Bolton.  Silly Frilly and Little Black Stitches by Syrin. Girls Dressed in Denim by Natalie Braxton. String by LindaGB in the ScrapArtist In Vogue Kit. Catscrap Celebration Collab Kit. Pea Cammi-Pea Font.

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LAYOUT BY TRACI - scrapped her Grandfather

CREDITS: Beauty Marks #5 by Two Sisters, Background paper, denim bow, floss stitching by Natalie Braxton, folded ribbon by Kathryn Wilson, frames by Jackie Eckles, doodles and flowers by Gina Marie Huff, date stamp by Amber Clegg, CR initials by Jennifer Pebbles, drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, Make Me Gorgeous and Acid Pop by Lauren Barden

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LAYOUT BY ANGELA - scrapped her little guy's cousin

CREDITS:  Background paper by Nancy Comelab. Pink glitter paper and various drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy. Paper fold template by Karah Fredricks. Butterflies by Mossa. Graph paper, foliage, alpha and flowers by Birgit. Fastners and heart by Natalie Braxton. Staple by Kate Hadfield. Overlay and stitching by Nancie Rowe Janitz. Ribbon by Lisa Whitney. Notebook paper by by Corina Nielsen. Date stamp by Amber Clegg. Font is Pea-Olsen.

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LAYOUT BY JENNI - scrapped her nephew

CREDITS: Paper and frame:  Antonio Rafaello.  Scalloped mat:  Corina Nielsen.  Puddle ribbon, cardboard piece, blue & green ribbon & Glitter flower:  Annie Manning/Paint the Moon.  Just 4 Journaling, Splash of glitter, Funky flowers & Alpha:  Manda J Designs.  Frippery Stars:  TracyAnn.  Paint swirl: Ida/Catscraps.  Brown cardboard journaler, DigiScrap tab, Bookplate Alpha & Shabby flower:  Christina Renee.  Ring ribbon cluster:  Emily Merritt.  Sizzlin Star:  Gina Miller.  Drop shadows:  Traci Murphy.  Fonts:  SP Coffee Break & SP You've Got Mail.

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LAYOUT BY MELINDA - scrapped her niece/God-daughter

CREDITS: Blue Swirlies paper, Pee Wee Posies and Shimmer Dot border by Gina Miller.  Beauty Marks Volume 3 by Two Sisters Designs.  Altered Journaler by Jackie Eckles.  Cute Frame by Meredith Fenwick.  Black Stitches by Traci Sims.  Alpha Beads by Kim Giarrusso.  Alpha Tag by Christina Renee.  Say What Paper by Amy Teets.  Cardboard Overlay by Anita Stergiou (digitaltagteam kit - no longer available).  Beady Alpha made with Collaged Naturals Alpha by Robin Carlton and Cardboard Heart Beads by Amber Clegg.  Special thanks to Atomic Cupcake!

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Ready to start scrapping? I can't wait to see what you come up with!

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Hey gang! Traci poppin in here real quick to say thanks for playing last week!  And congrats to Dale Anne who won my new frame packs!

**At this moment**

Hey hodge podge fans!  I'm feeling really introspective lately and when I was coming up with a challenge for this week I thought about all the changes going on in my life.  The kids are always in some sort of phase or transition, my husband's work has him all over the place and here I am.  Mommy.  But when I think about it, I go through these phases just like the kids - just like my honey, so why not remember this moment for me?

So tell me, what are your favorite things...right now...

I've got three amazing guests who took a look and came up with some amazing things.

Cori

Gina Marie

Angie

Here are our favorite things:

From me

credits: Everything from Funky Playground: Basically Pink (coming 8/27), Staple Fool, and drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, Ribbon Edgers and Alphapalooza by Corina Nielsen, Curled pocket edges by Marcie Reckinger, tulle (recolored) from Mutual Devotion by Kim de Smet, paper swirls 2 (recolored) and alpha from  Urban Boy by Anne de Jong, laid back font by Kylie Clark, Paper Petals by Rachel Young, Little Bunches by Amanda Rockwell.

From Gina

credits: Yellow paper, cardboard mat, layered tag, watercolor doodled circles and stitched circle grid by Two Sisters. Blue & green papers by Kylie Clark. Stitched starbursts by Emily Merritt. Straight stitches & stitched flower by Syrin. Cardboard "G" cutout by Gina Miller. Staples & date tape by Kate Hadfield. Fabric arrow by Natalie Braxton. Fairy dust flowers by Karah Fredricks. Doodled white circle burst by Poppy Andrews. Paint by Michelle Coleman. Various photo actions by Lauren Barden. Fonts are CK Dingbat Heart, Pea Jenny Script and John Doe.

From Emily

credits: funktastic solids--neutral, label it! alpha, rhinestone from addy's party flowers, Our Closet: The Accessories--Amber Clegg by two sisters designs. ripped fabric flowers and graph alphas by birgit. ramble scramble by mandabean. rhinestone heart, red torn paper, white stitched ribbon,  brown and tan striped ribbon (from various kits) by michelle coleman.  paint smear from cucumber collab kit by gina miller and  traci murphy. various drop shadows by traci murphy. on the edge element pack by catrine. catscrap celebration collab. ribbon riders by natalie braxton. don't label me by lauren reid. fonts: love letter tw, pea jenny script.

From Gina Marie

credits: Background paper (from Organic Kit), doodled Mini-Frames and “Give Me” font (Singular) from Kylie Clark. Staple cluster (from Staple Fool), green paint stroke (from Funky Playground Designs Funk That Spring Collaboration) and various dropshadows from Traci Murphy. Artsy Heartsy patch heart, purple flower (Fuzzelty Flower Set 3) and blue Sparkle Button from Rachel Young. Blue flower (Beaded Petals) and sparkle flower (Felty Patch) from Amanda Rockwell. Pink curled paper and aqua paper (both from Playground Designs Funk That Spring Collaboration) by Marcie Reckinger. Circle template (from Circles and Dots) from Kim De Smet. Yellow paper (grouped with circle template) (from Back 2 School – Funky paper pack) by Corina Nielson. Yellow Folded Bow from Anne de Jong. Journal strip frame by Chere Kaye. Purple Stapled Fold paper from Ashley Olson. It’s A Wrap Ribbon from Natalie Braxton. “Girl” alpha (from Summer-Soaked) from Genevieve Sass. “Happy” Wordy Bit by Tiffany Brady. Blue painted circles (from Paint Me Happy) by Shabby Princess. Acid Edge photo action by Lauren Barden.

From Cori

credits: Background-Shannon Lee; Photocluster-Nancy Comelab: Pinked Kraft Circles-Rachel Young: Staples-Traci Murphy: Sequin Cluster-Amanda Rockwell: Circle Stitches-Traci Murphy& Gina Miller: Cardboard Circle-Amy Martin: Starburst Stitches-Emily Merritt: Buttons-Traci Murphy & Rachel Young: Black Spiral Stitch-Gina Miller: Graph Paper-Gina Miller: Cardboard Ring-Gina Miller: Beaded Flower-Amanda Rockwell: Paper Star, Twisted Paper, Paper Flower-Anne Dejong: Paint Strokes-Gina Miller: Chenille Swirls-Natalie Braxton: Ribbon Rays-Natalie Braxton: Glitter Dots-Gina Miller: Doodled Flowers-Kate Hadfield: Stitched Flower Buttons-Natalie Braxton: Sizzlin Star-Gina Miller: Ribbon Flower-Kate Hadfield: 'My' Alpha-Kate Hadfield: 'Favorite' Alpha-Kimberly Giarrusso: '27' Alpha Stamp-Michelle Coleman: Drop Shadow Actions-Traci Murphy: Fonts-Pea Catherine and Love Ya Like a Sister by Kimberly Geswein

From Angie

Credits Kylie Clark Organic Kit – sparkletrail and paper Kylie Clark, FPD August Collab Paper and flower and Glitter Corina’s PainterBlocks, Kim DeSmet FancySwirl3, Traci Murphy Primary Stitches, Anne Dejong Box of Scraps, Anne Dejong Word Scraps, Anne Dejong Prairie Meadow – Loopy Leaves & Flower Amanda Rockwell Fruity Kit – flower Corina’s Ribbonedgers, Traci Murphy Drop Shadows, Kim De Smet Frame

This week we're scrapping for both sets of my new frames!

Last week's winner is Karrina(punkomama/gyllenhaalic)!!!  Thanks so much for playing; we will contact you with your prize!!!

Sing It, Sister

Hello Hodge Podge extraordinaires!  It’s is Ang here with this weeks challenge.  In honor of this weeks challenge, my fellow artists are having themselves a little dance party; I plan on joining them in a few…but first, let’s get to it! Does anyone else find that music impacts their lives?!?!  Whether it’s a mood, a memory, or an urge to get up and dance, music can have great significance to us.  That is what this weeks challenge is all about! Pick a favorite song…and let it inspire you.  Use the lyrics, use the theme, or simply just turn it on while you are scrapping and let the words and music move you.

This week we have two FABULOUS artists playing along.  Welcome Amy and Emily.  And now for the art:

By Angela

 

 

Credits:

Paper by Tracy Ann Robinson. Frame by Catrin. Jeweled flowers by Michelle Coleman. Ribbon frame by Lisa Whitney. Graph paper alpha by Birgit. Stamps by Nancie Rowe Janitz. Stitching by Kim Christensen. Drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.

By Emily

 

Credits:

Funktastic "Solids", W is for Watercolor Alpha, Grid Photo Overlay (from ScrapArtist In Vogue Kit) by Two Sisters Designs. Bling it Baby, Border Disorder and Various Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy.  Sizzlin' Stars by Gina Miller. Ella Bella Stars by Amy Martin. Folded Stars By Anne Dejong. Thought Poofs by Marcia Reckinger. Button Fasteners by Emily Merritt. Notepaper from Many More Kit by Karah Fredericks. Machine Stitched Circles by Kim Christensen. Space Doodles by Kate Hadfield. Date Stamps by Amber Clegg. Fonts: Pea Lacy and Pea Lacy Chunky.

By Traci

 

Credits:

Basically Kraft by Traci Murphy, Star trails by Kylie Clark, cloud and "like" alphas by Weeds & Wildflowers, floral swirl and hand stamped alphas by Michelle Coleman, frames by Nancy Comelab, bead alphas by Kim Giarrusso.  TCG_laidback by Kylie Clark and drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.

By Amy

 

Credits:

“This Kind of Love” by Sister Hazel. Origins 2, Rustic Floral Lavender papers and elements by Jackie Eckles.

Antique

Garden

, heart and Graphic Brushes by Michelle Coleman. Asteroid Doodles by Lisa Warren. Forgotten Sunset stitch and staples by Lori Barnhurst. Stitched and Twisted Circles, Purty Buttons, Shabby Zig Zag Stitch Holes, white Label Alpha, and Wildflower Stamps by Christina Renee. Ribbon Rays and Riveting Ribbons by Natalie Braxton. Professional Retro Action by Michael Van De Carr. fonts: 1942 Report, All Used Up, Pea Olson.

By Emily

 

Credits:

Template, Label It Alpha and Emmy's Inky Doo Alpha by Two Sisters Designs. Ella Bella Hearts, Tiny Alpha and Rubber Band Wrappers by Amy Martin. Heavy Duty Staples and Tape Alpha by Kate Hadfield. Black zigzag stitching by Syrin. Gralpha by Birgit. Sparkle Buttons by Rachel Young. Sunshine by Jacque Larsen. Taking Notes paper, Going in Circles and Lettering Layers by Weeds and Wildflowers. Vintage Frame by Jessica Bolton. Pop Rocks action by Michelle Pearson. Circle Crayon Chippies (coming Thursday) by me at The Digi Chick.

One lucky scrapper this week will get Two Sisters Designs brand new paper pack, "Funktastic Solids"...so lets see those layouts!!!

And Congrats to last weeks winner, who will receive a $10 GMD gift card, Debra Tope!  Gina will be contacting you with your prize.