Hodge Podge Art

::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' :).