Hodge Podge Art

Today, I am...

It's that simple, friends!  Angela here bringing you this weeks challenge.  Your journaling prompt for the weeks is:

Today, I am...

or

Today, He/She/We...

I am leaving it pretty open-ended so that you can interpret this challenge any way you choose.  This can be fun, funny, and light hearted, reflective and thoughtful, or a simple list.

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I am looking forward to see what you come up with, but until then, let us be inspired:

--Layout by Emily--

 

Credits:  Flights of Fancy and Fancy That by Paislee Press.  "Today I" word art by Lili.

--Layout by Renee--

 

Credits:  {Me} and {You} collaborations by Valorie Wibbens and Lili Designs. Sweet Notes alpha (recolored) by Lili Designs. Switcheroo Brads by Karah Fredricks. Messy Stitches by Emily Merritt. Fonts-LD Dear Diary.

--Layout by Becky--

 

Credits:  Park Play Collab by Jennifer Barrette and Melissa Bennett. Snip-tastic alpha by Jennifer Berrette. All Scratched Up page borders by One Little Bird. Touch of Cocoa PSP Script by Jennilyn Designs. Fonts-SF Natalie, stamPete, and Prophecy Script.

--Layout by Nikki--

 

Credits:  About Collab by K Studio, Something Blue Studios, and Creashens. Template by Katie Pertiet. Font-Doctor.

--Layout by Michelle--

 

Credits:  Spring Fling and Away We Go by Zoe Pearn. Painted Alpha by Fee Jardine. Transformers 1 by Lauren Reid.

--Layout by Jacque--

 

Credits:  {You} Collab by Valorie Wibbens and Lili. Wordart (today) and dotted lines by Lili. Waiting for Spring Collab (stitched trees, grass, and paint spot) by Emily Merritt and Lili. Typed Alpha by Emily Merritt. Font-DJB Annalise by Darcy Baldwin.

--Layout by Traci--

 

Credits:  Junie and Alpha by Traci Murphy. Outdoor Delights Photo Actions by Gina Miller.

--Layout by Peppermint--

 

Credits:  Boardwalk by One Little Bird. SuzyQ Alpha by CD Muckosky.

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One winner will receive TWO $10.00 gift cards.  One for Jacque's store and one for Michelle's store.  Make sure you get those pages scrapped and posted in the MSA Hodge Podge Art Gallery no later than Sunday, April 25th.  

I am off to enjoy 5 whole days of me time with a little mini vacation.  First time away from both boys for more than 24 hours, yikes.  As you can imagine, I am super excited (my bag has been packed for days, lol) but I can't help but be a little nervous.  I hope to get lots and LOTS of pages scrapped!   :)

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Emily here with last week's winner...JULE!!! Her page was just amazing...I loved how many photos she added and I can't wait to scraplift it!! Email me at skrpbkmom at yahoo dot com to get your prize codes!!

Journal Prompt: Small Defining Moments

Hi all! *waves* Gina here with this week's challenge....

Small defining moments: tell us about a moment in your life that set you on a new path or opened a new door or added a dimension to who you are. It cannot be a big moment like your wedding or the birth of a child. I want it to be something on a smaller scale. It may not be as monumental but it should be just as significant when you look back. Have fun with this... it really can be ANYTHING!! Take even the smallest incident and tell us about it!

If you are sitting there scratching your head, perhaps the team pages will help inspire you. It really is a fun challenge. Promise.  ; )

LAYOUT BY JACQUE

CREDITS: BG paper, XL Frame, Question Mark and Black Alpha by Jacque Larsen, Heart stamps, Bracket stmap and all other papers by Amber Clegg. Doodled Border by Karah Fedricks.

LAYOUT BY LIZZY

CREDITS: Sunny Daydream Kit by Kasia Designs, fonts: 2Peas Sunshine and Typenoksidi

LAYOUT BY EMILY

CREDITS: Kraftaddict by Valorie Wibbens; Travel Bug and Basic Black Alpha by Jacque Larsen; Stitching by Emily Merritt

LAYOUT BY NIKKI

CREDITS: Anne (with and E) by Creashens, Just Be Layered Template by Katie Pertiet, Font Pea Nicki

LAYOUT BY TRACI

CREDITS: A Perfect Day by Flergs & Kaye Winecki, Schmootzy stamped alpha by Nancie Janitz.

LAYOUT BY RENEE

CREDITS: Road Maps Paper Pack, Pocketful of Sunshine elemnts and Tall Type alpha by Jacque Larsen @ TLP.  DJB Liz font by Darcy Baldwin @ SSD

Now lets see what YOU can come up with!! This week you're scrapping for two gifts cards: one to Emily's store and one to Traci's store so upload your layouts to MSA's Hodge Podge gallery and link us up here! Happy scrapping!

*Congrats to talktoheather, last weeks Hodge Podge Art winner!  Please email me at angela (at) angelapowers (dot) (com) for your prizes.  And thanks to everyone who played along!!!*

Journal prompt: Where do you come from?

Happy Journaling Prompt week!  Traci here with this week's thought provoking inspiration.

I remember the day I found a stack of papers in my mom's big jewelry box.  They were photocopies of all kinds of family history documents.  That's when the desire to know where I come from was born.  Since that time, I have joined websites, spent hours in libraries and latter day saints history centers, written emails all over the world (and have even flown to Ireland, New York, New Jersey...), and called to bug anyone who might have a tidbit of information that would open a new door in my quest.

I think the family actually started to turn the other way and pretend they didn't see me when I pulled out my little pen and notebook or my tape recorder for interviews.

We sat with our kids on St. Patrick's Day and talked about our Irish ancestors, which led to pulling out photos and those old photocopies and led me to renew my membership at ancestry.com where I spent a few days doing research.

And here we are.  I want to know where YOU come from.  Not your whole family tree, but a tidbit, a nutshell of a branch, any information you want to share that tells us where you come from.

This week we're playing for goodies from Michelle and Kate!

Here's my page:

CREDITS: Paper by Traci Murphy, elements by Lori Davison at Scrapbook Graphics.  Font is Mom's Typewriter.

Layout by Emily:

CREDITS: Once Upon a Story by Emily Merritt and Lili; Alpha from Wild Rumpus by Emily Merritt and Jacque Larsen; Template (coming Friday to TLP) by Emily Merritt.

Layout by Jacque

CREDITS: ALL papers and word art and doodle by Paislee Press, Tree Template by Amy Wolff, Written Word Art by PixelWorks, Alphabet by Jacque Larsen.

Layout by Michelle

CREDITS: Genealogy Charts by Carina Gardner, A Delightful Day by Chelsea Parsons, Authentic Artistry by Christina Renee, Roots by Robyn England (retired), Roots and Wings by Holly Designs and Madame Mim, Bliss alpha by Lauren Reid, Luckiest Day alpha by Lauren Reid.

Layout by Nikki

Credits: Heartstrings, Remember When, Fancy Pants Alpha by Heaven's Gate Designs by Laurie Ann, Bad Sewing Machine XVIII - Kinda Kleen by Traci Reed, Family Tree Paper by Aimee Harrison

Layout by Rachel

Credits: Fab Fundamentals by Rachel Young, Scribble It V2 by Emily Merritt, American the Beautiful and Bonfire Night by Kate Hadfield.  Font: Arsenal White

Layout by Becky

CREDITS: Spring Rain from One Little Bird Scrapbook Designs by Peppermint, Fonts: Arsenale White and The King and Queen.

** Hey  there! Michelle popping in to reveal that Kelleanne is our winner for last week's 'D' challenge! I really enjoyed her journaling and adorable story. Congrats Kelleanne! I'll be sending your prize along shortly. **

Journal Prompt: Crazy Time!

Happy Monday, everyone! Peppermint here with your new challenge. We're heading straight to CrazyTown, population: You! Sure, we all put on a front like we keep it all together, but deep down inside you know as well as I do that you have at least one not-so-rational habit. This week I want you to scrap about something superstitious and/or neurotic that you do (or someone else does) and the motivation behind it, whether it's superstition, a bad experience or just unadulterated craziness.

Here's my page:

CREDITS:
Credits: In Good Company by Paislee Press & Leora Sanford, Alpha Without Borders by Syrin, Mini Daisies by Designs by Lili, Font is Pea Devon

Layout by Emily:

CREDITS:
Everyday Ordinary by Paislee Press and Emily Powers, Template by Spotted Dog Designs

Layout by Jacque:

CREDITS:
Tranquil collab by One Little Bird and Leora Sanford, All Scratched Up Borders by One Little Bird. Template by Spotted Dog Designs.

Layout by Nikki:

CREDITS:
Forecast by Emily Merritt, Salvaged Whites Paper Pack by Rachel Young, Techno Geek by Miss Mint, Weather Man by Kristin Cronin-Barrow, Hand-Cut Paper Alpha 2 by Designs by Lili, Template by Amy Hutchinson, DJB Another Mandy by Darcy Baldwin

Layout by Michelle:

CREDITS:
Wild Rumpus by Jacque Larsen and Emily Merrit, Expressive Moments 2 by Emily Merrit, Scritchy Scratches by Lauren Reid

Layout by Lizzy:

CREDITS:
Paradise Found by One Little Bird, Chickie Scratchies 2 by creashens, All Scratched Up by One Little Bird, Wired Alpha by Bren Boone (retired) fonts: Splendid 66 and Pea Hannah Vanilla

Layout by Whit:

CREDITS:
Edgy Solids, Cozy Kit, Cozy Imperfect Trim, Mindy's Sequin Spills, Salvaged Spellers-Back in Black, Always Black and White, Frames Vintified, A Happy Mess all by Rachel Young, Alpha Minis(Black) from Amanda Carlson

Layout by Joan:

CREDITS:
The Thing Finder and Old School both by Holliewood Studios Fonts are LDJ Mother's Typewriter and 1942 Report

Layout by Renee:

CREDITS:
Good Morning kit and Snippets Alpha by Valorie Wibbens, Click word art by Kate Hadfield from Capture the Moment, DJB CT girl and DJB NeeNee by Darcy Baldwin

Layout by Traci:

 
CREDITS:

alphas by Michelle Coleman, note paper by Gina Cabrera, frame by Paislee Press, Purell bottle from greenlightoffice.com, Little Days font.

And there you have it, the Hodge Podge team is full of nutjobs! You'll be in good company, so come and play along with us again this week! It's never too late to get started. Make sure you post your pages in the Hodge Podge Gallery at My Scrapbook Art so that we can all enjoy each others pages and inspire one another. This week you're playing for $10 gift certificates to both Gina Miller's and Traci Murphy's shops.

Rachel here announcing that the "C" winner is...cellomom!  Email me at rachelyoungdesigns at gmail dot com and I'll get your codes to you lickety split!! Thank you all for playing along!  I'm inspired EVERY week!!

Have an inspired week, everyone!

Journal Prompt: Brotherly/Sisterly Love

Hey friends!! It's Emily here bringing you our first journal prompt for the year!! In addition to our ABC layouts, we'll be adding in journaling prompts to help your complete your "All About Me" or "All About Us" book! Here's your prompt for this week:

This week I want you to think about siblings. Whether it is your siblings, your husband/significant others siblings or even the bond between your own children. I want you to journal about the bond between brothers/sisters. What would it be like without them? What things do you enjoy most about having siblings or watching your children together? Write about all of your feelings in regards to brotherly/sisterly love!

Here's your inspiration from our team!

Jacque

CREDITS: White background paper by Nathy. Black paper, frame, doodled border, stitches, metal arrow, staple, and together word art from 'message' collab by Kate Hadfield and Gabi, other staples by Kate Hadfield. Button border, ribbon, and felt corner by Tiff Brady. Felt heart, stamped hearts and checkered stamp by Kaye Winiecki. Number 6 by Jacque Larsen. Font by Darcy Baldwin.

Aly

CREDITS: Heartsong Papers and Cardstock by Gina Miller; Big Alpha, Delectables Paper and Tag Alongs by Jacque Larsen; Jumpers 41-44 by Crystal Livesay; Blossom by Kristin Cronin-Barrow; String and Staple from Oodles of Tags by Julie Billingsley; DJB Erika-A by Darcy Baldwin; DJB Geeks Who Wear Glasses by Darcy Baldwin

Traci

CREDITS:kraft paper, blue circle paper, word art strip, green frame, punch alpha all from snapshot by Gina Miller, messy stitch by Traci Murphy, Letters b&r by Amber Clegg, O by Amy Wolfe, T by Birgit, H by Doris Castle, E by Gina Cabrera, R from Sketchy Alpha by Gina Miller.

Nikki

CREDITS: Friends by Choice by Traci Reed, Sketchers Set 3 by Julie Billingsley ,DJB Brittany Script by Darcy Baldwin

Emily

CREDITS: A New Leaf by Paislee Press and Audacious Designs; Template by Spotted Dog Designs; Press Lines by Paislee Press; Word art by Gina Marie Huff; Tabs by Emily Powers; Font is Gimmie Space by Darcy Baldwin and Lauren Reid; Photo Treatment is Carbon Paper by My Four Hens Photography

Becky

CREDITS: Love Plus One by Traci Murphy; Too Cool by Traci Murphy;bExpectations collab by Traci Murphy and Faith True

Michelle

CREDITS: Crazy 4 U by Fee Jardine; Painted Alpha by Fee Jardine; Retrospect by Dani Mogstad; With Gratitude by Dani Mogstad, Lauren Reid, Misty Cato; Doodles and Damask by Penny Springmann; Kritzels - Get Broadcasted by Sausan Designs

Peppermint

CREDITS: Beige Like Me by One Little Bird; Reasons by Creashens; Promise of Tomorrow by Leora Sanford; Grocery Labels by Danielle/Something Blue Studios; Photo Abuse 1 by Danielle/Something Blue Studios 

Renee

CREDITS: Innovative by One Little Bird Scrapbook designs by Peppermint; Font is DJB Plain Jain and Angel Baby by Darcy Baldwin; Template from Book of Me (modified) by Crystal Livesay

Gina

CREDITS: "Blueberry Peach Fizz" papers by Gina Miller (released on 2/12). Wordy bits (from the "Message" collab) by Kate Hadfield. Paper heart ("Message" collab) by Gabi. Hanging heart by Karah Fredricks. Stitch by Nikki Beaudreau. Stamped alpha by Emily Powers. Butterfly by July Designs. Sketch template ("Midwinter's Flight") by Amy Martin. Fonts: Thonburi, CK Lala & Prophecy Script.

Traci will post last week's winners here!! :) **Hey everyone!  Traci bumpin' in here to announce our 2 previous winners.  For the Hip to Be Square prompt, The Sassy Scrapper won 2 $10 gift cards, and for our {A is for...} prompt, Chelle is our winner!  Please email me at Traci AT tracimurphydesigns DOT com so I can send you your prize codes!

This week if you play along, you'll have a chance to win one of two $10 GC's to either Rachel or Gina's store!! So post your layouts in the new My Scrapbook Art Hodge Podge Gallery and we'll choose two winners from last week!