Hodge Podge Art

~ doodle it up! ~

Hey everyone! Gina here with a silly, carefree challenge for you this week.......

DOODLE IT UP!

Let's just get messy & funky & have fun with this one!! Your layout MUST include doodles. And lots of them!  You need to have:

- at least 3 different doodled shapes on your page (you could have 10 doodled flowers but that only counts as 1 shape!)

- some buttons, paint & flowers too!

Get crazy & have fun!!!

 

Here's some team inspiration for you! Renee and Amy H. are joining us this week. Welcome girls.  ; )

LAYOUT BY ME

CREDITS: Papers, flowers, buttons, paint, ribbon, doodles & alpha all from "Funky Junky" by Michelle Godin, Rachel Young and Kate Hadfield at FunkyPlaygroundDesigns.    Hydrant doodle, stapled torn paper bit and staple also by Kate.  Cream stitch by Amanda Rockwell.  Black chipboard alpha by Fee Jardine. Corner fold template by Karah Fredricks. Font is 2Peas Hot Chocolate.

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LAYOUT BY EMILY

CREDITS: Our Closet: The Accessories--Gina Marie Huff by Two Sisters Designs and Gina Marie Huff.  BOOglie Googlie, FALLing into Art Kit, and His Hardware/Her Bling by Two Sisters Designs. Wicked Kit by Emily Merritt and Chere Kaye. Enchanted Autumn and Set Straight Ribbons by Natalie Braxton. Indian Summer Nights by Marcie Reckinger. Date Stamps by Amber Clegg.  New Zeland Naturals by Lauren Reid. Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy. Spooktacular Treats by Jenna Desai.

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LAYOUT BY TRACI

CREDITS: Basically Blue, Paint stroke, Grunge Masks and Rusty Staples by Traci Murphy, Frames Vintified 2 and Sequin Spills by Rachel Young, Doodle overlay & TCG_Hervey font by Kylie Clark, Happy Alpha by Marcie Reckinger, Paper Flowers by Anne de Jong, button by Weeds & Wildflowers.

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LAYOUT BY ANGELA

CREDITS: Alpha, cardboard, zipper heart, buttons, journal paper, and swirl doodle from Funky Junky kit by Kate Hadfield, Michelle Godin, and Rachel Young.  Background paper and frame by Nancy Comelab.  Lace frame by Debra Tope.  Paint by Corina Nielsen,  Doodled frame by Sausan Designs.  Mark That Date and Label It! Alpha by Two Sisters Designs.  Doodle swirl stitches by Jenna Desai.  Heavy Duty Stables by Kate Hadfield.  Drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy.  Font: Pea-Olson.

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LAYOUT BY AMY

CREDITS: Believing in You Papers by Weeds & Wildflowers. Just for Fun Doodles, Glitter Overlays, Antique Frames, Sassy Lace, Girls Best Friend Alpha, Exotic Adventures tag, Shooting Stars, and AlphaBits by Christina Renee. Asteroid Doodles by Lisa Warren.  Doodled Paper Strips by Emily Merritt. Cardboard Cutouts, Triple Knotted Ribbon, and Riveting Ribbon by Natalie Braxton. Scribble Stitches by Kim Christensen. Scallop frame by Michelle Coleman. Doodled paper alpha by Kate Hadfield. Folded kraft paper, krinkled kraft alpha, courthouse paper doodles, staples, envelope, and sparkles are my own (ah! Designs). font: Baby Boston

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LAYOUT BY RENEE

CREDITS: Solids 1, Party Dots (recolored), Confetti Party, Basic Frames and Paper Petals II by Anne deJong @ FPD.  Funky Free Doodles (Bundle) and Negative Strip by Gina Miller @ GMD.  Heavy Duty Staples, Doodle Buttons and Doodled and Stitched Alpha (recolored) by Kate Hadfield @ TLP.  Beaded Alpha by Kimberly Giarusso @ TDC.  Painted Doodle Heart by Lisa Whitney @ SA.  Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy

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Em here to announce the winners and hand out a yummy treat!!!! Nmartin1 and fulloflife (the lifted artist) check your pm's :).

Happy scrapping!

**I Could Use a Lift**

Emily here and NO I wasn't talking about my boobs ;). 

We all have those moments when we knock on the mojo door and get no response!

So whadayado?

I browse the galleries for inspiration and scraplift!

This week we each chose a layout that jumped out and smacked us right between the eyes.  These amazing artists have inspired our hodge-podgeyness (that IS a word, btw).

This week Jenna Desai will be bringing our winners a spectacular surprise.  That's right I said winnerS.  One hodge podger AND the artist they chose to lift will win a prize.  I would encourage you to go beyond your "regulars."  Choose to lift someone whose gallery you haven't frequented before for inspiration.  Remember, your layout doesn't have to be an exact replica of the one you choose to lift; use it as a starting point NOT the finish line :).

FROM ME

Speaking of Jenna, I'm awed by the eye-candy in her gallery and so yesterday I indulged my scrappin' sweet-tooth and picked this layout to lift:

And here's mine:

CREDITS: Dirty Khaki by Two Sisters Designs. Various Drop Shadows by Traci Murphy. Girls in Black Collection by Gina Miller and Amanda Rockwell. Playing with Wire Doodles and Taking Notes Paper Pack by Weeds and Wildflowers. Cardboard Swirls by ON Designs. Teen Tiny Quilled Flowers by Katie Hadfield. Circle Fun by Shabby Princess. Ella Bella Stars by Amy Martin. Fun and Fancy Free Collab by Katie Hadfield and Corina Nielsen. Stitched Tied by Kim Christensen. Ramble Scramble by MandaBean. Set Straight Ribbons by Natalie Braxton. Font: Pea Jenna.

FROM ANG

Ang chose to lift ksharonk's Katie.

And from Ang:

CREDITS: Background paper and frames by Nancy Comelab.  Alpha tape and staples by Kate Hadfield. Knotted ribbons, fabric flowers, and leaf backdrop by Natalie Braxton. Stitches, cardboard circle and scalloped border (from Little Summer Breeze kit) by Amy Martin. Stamped alpha and journal block (from 5255 kit) by Amy Wolff. Bubble wrap stamps by Emily Merritt. Paper heart by Anne Dejong. Drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy. Font is Pea-Olson.

FROM TRACI

Traci chose to lift wyowomanKristin's Dance.

And from Traci:

CREDITS: Background paper - coming in November from Traci Murphy, brushstroke and drop shadow actions by Traci Murphy, thought bubble and Happy Alphas 1 & 2 by Marcie Reckinger, frames Vintified 2 (recolored) by Rachel Young, rubberband, heavy duty staples and date tape by Kate Hadfield, a by Gina Cabrera, story alphas by Kim Christensen, green paper by Natalie Braxton, paint splots by Meredith Fenwick.  Font: Coffeebreak.

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Hey girls!  Traci here jumpin in real quick to say congrats to Lavicon who won last week's "Strip It!" Hodge Podge challenge. 

 

**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!