Hodge Podge Art

{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.

Numbers Game!

Hey guys... Gina here with a NEW Hodge Podge challenge! Lets do something silly and I guess you could say, semi-easy this week. Lets scrap with a certain amount of photos/papers & elements! By giving you these #s now, I'm taking a lot of the guesswork out of your design process. That means there's more time for you to just kick-back and have fun with colors and the creation of your page!

This week's guidelines:

• 1 photo
• 2 word title
• 3 doodles
• 4 papers
• 5 flowers

... and anything else you need to complete your page (element-wise that is. You can't have more then 1 photo or any of the other items specifically listed. But if you need a stitch or a staple or a brush for example, go for it!)

Joining us this week are two sassy ladies They've actually both been here before so they don't need a big song & dance instruction. LOL! Say hello to Laura & Dia!

And here's some hodge podge goodness to get you started!

LAYOUT BY GINA

CREDITS: The following by Corina Nielsen:  Papers from "Betsy's Room" (black polka dot), "Everyday Whites", "Everyday Solids" (orange) & "Manic Monday" (green background).  "Cool Chains" (re-colored).  "Sculpey Flowers".  Rose paper trim from "Betsy's Room" collection.  PLUS....  "Imperfect Zigs" lime stitch by Gina Miller.  "Skinny Minny Alpha" by Traci Murphy.  Staples by Kate Hadfield.  Stamped heart by Amber Clegg.  "Star Trails" by Kylie Clark.  Grommet by Tia Bennet.  Doodled crayon flowers by Fee Jardine.  Green paper brush piece by Rhonna Farrer.  White tag frame by Birgit.  "Make Me Color-FULL: Vivid" action by Lauren Barden.  Fonts are DSP Pollyanna & FG Script Elegant.

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LAYOUT BY EMILY

CREDITS: Label It! Alpha, Beauty Marks Vol. 5, Our Closet: The Basics--Circle Templates, Mark that Date by Two Sisters Designs.  Staple Fool and Various Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy.  Really Big Ribbons II, Boys in Denim & Girls in Denim, Buttons in Bloom by Natalie Braxton.  Paint Smear from Cucumber Melon Collab by Traci Murphy and Gina Miller.  Ultimate Backgrounds Collection by Nancy Comelab.  Teeny Tiny Quilled Flowers by Kate Hadfield.  Ugly Flowers by Syrin.  Papers from Journalique ScrapArtist August Collab.  Fall Doodles by Ida.  Peeled and Revealed by Marcia Reckinger and Traci Murphy.  Fonts: Pea Lacy Chunky and Pea Lacy.

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LAYOUT BY TRACI

CREDITS: Paper flowers by Anne DeJong, Playful template by Two Sisters, stitches by Jackie Eckles, doodles & Papers by Weeds & Wildflowers, yellow paper by Dianne Rigdon, drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, Make Me...Gorgeous! By Lauren Barden and TCG Laidback by Kylie Clark.

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LAYOUT BY ANGELA

CREDITS: Beauty Marks Volume 5 and Addy’s Party Flowers by Two Sisters Designs. Doodled alpha and date tape by Kate Hadfield. Negative strips by Gina Miller. Notebook paper by Weeds and Wildflowers. Stamped alpha by Amber Clegg. Background paper and tissue paper by Dianne Rigdon. Doodled stars by Ida. Drop shadow actions and stitches by Traci Murphy. Font is 1942 Report.

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LAYOUT BY LAURA

CREDITS: Background (Nifty Neutrals), orange and peach paper circles (Cucumber Melon and Techno Paint), Flowers ( Boardy Blooms, Party Bits and Shabbalicious Flowers ), Laura's Letters, Layered Circles and Fancy Buttons all at Gina Miller Designs.  Blue papers (Glitterfied and Basically Blue), staples (Staple Fool), cardboard frame (Glittery Frames), stitches (metallic stitches), paint (Brusha Brusha) and drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy at FunkyPlaygroundDesigns.  Doodle tape by Kate Hadfield at The Lilypad.  Paper flower by Anne Dejong at Funkyplaygrounddesigns.  Swirl doodle by Heidi Williams at Scrapartist.  Fonts are Typewriter and CK Overalls.

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LAYOUT BY DIA

CREDITS: Braxton Miller Candy Coated Collab at GMD.  Brady Miller Party Bits Collab at GMD.  Gina Miller Gel Pen Alpha at GMD. Gina Miller Techno Paint Papers at GMD.  Kylie Clark Doodle Your Own Layout at FPD.  Kylie Clark All Sewn Up Scallops at FPD.  Kylie Clark Doodled Frame at FPD

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So.... get funky & free and have fun this week! I'll be hanging out a $10 GC to GMD to some lucky Hodge Podger this week!

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Congrats to last weeks winner LISA (momy4him) who gets a custom font by Kylie Clark - thanks for playing Lisa!