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May 2023
Welcome back, everyone. Let’s be inspired by our favorite parks!
This challenge is an
ANYTHING GOES INSPIRED BY or RELATED TO A THEME PARK
Park Hopping is hopping over to Epcot in Orlando, FL, USA, this month. May flowers are in bloom at Epcot’s International Flower and Garden Festival. Along with their normal gorgeous foliage in the park, during the Flower and Garden Festival, they add these spectacular topiaries as well. It wouldn’t be an Epcot festival if you didn’t have a chance to sip, stroll, and savor good food and beverage. Do you have a favorite Spring flower? or food? Let us know below in the comments!
Top Left: Los Tres Caballeros in the Mexico Pavillion, Top Right: United Kingdom Tea Garden, Bottom Left: A tasty morsel at the Farmer’s Feast near Test Trak, Bottom Right: Mickey and Pals at the bridge to World Showcase Park Hopping My Happy Place’s lovely supporters love pin trading and generously give away a theme park-purchased pin and a 6×6 paper pad. This month’s pin is Hello Kitty, and the paper pad is“Floral Impressions” by Whimsy Stamps. All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!
Our designers have been busy this month. Please remember to click on the person’s name and leave these wonderful girls some comment love.
Our guest designer for the month is Cheryl at Even More Scrapping!
Chery is an avid scrapbooker. Her designs are stunning. Here she clearly is inspired by The Secret Lives of Pet’s ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. 
Eden’s created this card using Lawn Fawn stamps and diecuts, pan pastels, and distress oxide inks. The castle reminds her of Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom at Disneyworld, FL, USA. 
Makira loves paper crafting. This card, worthy of Owl Post, was created using Lawn Fawn stamps & Gina K’s wreath builder. It reminds her of Owl Post at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios, Orlando, FL, USA. To join us, all you have to do is take out your art and craft supplies, make something theme park inspired, and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post or post on Instagram #parkhoppingmyhappyplace.
I can’t wait to see what you create this month! Check out our inspiration page if you need more help to spark your creativity.
May the theme parks you love continue to give you joy and be a source of inspiration.
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April Winner & Design Spotlights
We have our Center Stage Designers for March!
#23 CardiallyYours – inspired perhaps by Space Mountain or Mission Space: I adore this card for it’s layout and bold colors.
#37 – Deanne – inspired by Revenge of the Mummy rollercoaster: I adore this jar. What a fun Halloween decoration!
#72 – Suzanne– inspired perhaps by the Animal Kingdom Park: I adore this card for the use of patterned papers with a fun fold layout.
Congratulations!
If you want to be a designer for our designer spotlight, please email makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com.
So who is the lucky winner of the pin & paper?
Here is your random number:
#6 Congratulations Kathy
and here is her Noah’s Arc-inspired card…
Congratulations! Please email me at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com with your address so we can mail your prize. Please email me no later than
April 15th with your Snail Mail address. All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited. Please expect international shipping to be slow as economy shipping is used.Thanks to everyone who joined in with the challenge, and we hope you will all join in our current challenge too!
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April 2023
Welcome back, everyone. Let’s be inspired by our favorite parks!
This challenge is an
ANYTHING GOES INSPIRED BY or RELATED TO A THEME PARK
Park Hopping is hopping across the pond to the UK and Legoland Mythica this month. It is located at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire.
“With a bucket of Lego, you can tell any story; you can build an airplane or a dragon or a pirate ship – it’s whatever you can imagine.” – Christopher Miller
Above is the entrance to Lego Mythica with a view of the Lava Dragon play area.
Below are two magnificent lego sculptures
This themed park area lets you enjoy the imagination and creativity of myths and Legos. The sculptors’ works are breathtaking!
Mythica’s Beastly Bites will certainly vanquish any appetite. Don’t these mythical treats look delicious?! Do you have a favorite park fare? Can you pick just one??
Beastly Bites Our designers have been busy; let’s see what they have to spark our imagination!
For our paper crafters, Makira has been influenced by the Kawaii culture this month.
Makira loves paper crafting. This Kawaii card was made using SVG cuts and a Cricut machine. Hello Kitty can be found at Sanrio Puroland in Japan and at Universal Studios, Orlando, FL, USA. Our final designer piece is a beautiful floral scene.
Eden’s created this card using Lawn Fawn stamps, pan pastels, paint, and pencils. The flowers remind her of Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival at Disneyworld, FL, USA. Please remember to click on the person’s name and leave these wonderful girls some comment love.
Park Hopping My Happy Place’s lovely supporters love pin trading and generously give away a theme park-purchased pin and a 6×6 paper pad. This month it is Toontown with Mickey and Pluto and “A Magical Place” by Echo Park. All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!
To join us, all you have to do is take out your art and craft supplies, make something theme park inspired, and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post or post on Instagram #parkhoppingmyhappyplace.
I can’t wait to see what you create this month! Check out our inspiration page if you need more help to spark your creativity.
May the theme parks you love continue to give you joy and be a source of inspiration.
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March Winner and Designer Spotlights
We have our Center Stage Designers for March!
#41 Cheryl – inspired by Legoland: I adore this scrapbook page for the use of the layout and bold colors.
#56 Dottie – inspired by Micky Mouse: I adore this card for the use of intricate dies and layers of patterned paper.
#99 Arlene– inspired by Rainbow’s End Park in New Zealand: I adore this card for the layers of stamping and die cuts.
Congratulations!
If you want to be a designer for our designer spotlight, please email makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com.
So who is the lucky winner of the pin & paper?
Here is your random number:
#20 Congratulations Meghan
and here is her PortAdventura-inspired card…
Congratulations! Please email me at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com with your address so we can mail your prize. Please email me no later than
March 15th with your Snail Mail address. All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited. Please expect international shipping to be slow as economy shipping is used.Thanks to everyone who joined in with the challenge, and we hope you will all join in our current challenge too!
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March 2023
Welcome back, everyone. let’s be inspired by our favorite theme parks!
This challenge is an ANYTHING GOES inspired by a theme park. And….
“Oh, the Places You Can Go!”
Park Hopping is hopping over to Seuss Landing this month to help with some inspiration. For additional ideas to spur some inspiration, check out our inspiration page.
At Seuss Landing, you can catch many of Dr. Seus’s most popular places and characters, located in Island of Adventures, Universal Orlando, FL, USA.
Entrance to Seuss Landing with a direct view of the Caro-Seuss-el 
Street performance with some of Dr. Seus’s friends This themed park area lets you enjoy the fun and silly adventures of some of Dr. Seuss’ stories. The imagination and artistry it took to bring Dr. Seus’s world to life are spectacular!
Remember, your creation can be inspired by any theme park anywhere in the world. The photos are just for additional inspiration and fun. For more ideas, please check out our inspiration page.
Here are some inspirational projects from our Designer Spotlight, Eden, and Makira.
Eden made a necklace inspired by the Evil Queen who can be found at Storybook Dining at Artist Point in the Wilderness Lodge at Disneyworld, FL, USA. 
Makira made a card inspired by the Flying Dumbo ride in Fantasyland, located at six Disney parks worldwide. Her elephant and background all come from various Tim Holtz products. Please remember to click on the person’s name and leave these wonderful girls some comment love. For more ideas, please go to our Inspiration page!
Park Hopping My Happy Place’s lovely supporters love pin trading and generously are giving away a theme park-purchased pin and a 6×6 paper pad. This month it is Cat in the Hat with Thing 1 and Thing 2 and “All The Dots” by LawnFawn. All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!
To join us, all you have to do is take out your art and craft supplies, make something theme park inspired, and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post or post on Instagram #parkhoppingmyhappyplace.
I can’t wait to see what you create this month!
May the theme parks you love continue to give you joy and be a source of inspiration.
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February Winner and Designer Spotlights
We have our Center Stage Designers for February!
#34 Lori – inspired by Remy’s Ratatouille ride in Epcot, Disneyworld, FL. I love this card for its inky background and layout.
#55 Meghan – inspired by fireworks: I adore this card for the foiled background and her Copic coloring. I love the colors she used for the girl’s blonde hair.
#59 Donna– inspired by the Busy Bee Rides at Dollywood: I adore this card for the octagonal blended background and use of die cuts.
Congratulations!
If you want to be a designer for our designer spotlight, please email makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com.
So who is the lucky winner of the pin & paper?
Here is your random number:
#15 Congratulations Grandmargaret
and here is her Little Mermaid-inspired card…
Congratulations! Please email me at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com with your address so we can mail your prize. Please email me no later than
March 15th with your Snail Mail address. All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited. Please expect international shipping to be slow as economy shipping is used.Thanks to everyone who joined in with the challenge and we hope you will all join in our current challenge too!
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February 2023
Hello Friends, and WELCOME to the very first challenge here at
PARK HOPPING, MY HAPPY PLACE
This challenge was inspired by the numerous crafters and artists drawn to theme parks’ fandom and artistry.
Although Bakken or Dyrehavsbakken, located in Denmark, is the oldest amusement park in the world, opening in 1583, the most well-known theme park is Disneyland.
“Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past…and here, youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.…with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” This challenge’s theme is anything goes- theme park inspired. It is a monthly challenge, and any craft or art is welcome. For more information, check out our rules.
Here are some inspirational projects from our Designer Spotlight, Popsiclesticks, and Makira.
Popsiclesticks, made a vivid box card and peg dolls with her original artwork. Harry and Luna represent Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando, FL, USA. She made the box card using Copic Multiliner and Copic Markers. Her beautiful peg dolls are her own creation from wood and acrylic paints. 
Makira made a card using The Sassy Club’s Sassy Kiki’s stamp and some Copic coloring. Kiki and Jiji represent Ghibli Park in Nagakute, Aichi, Japan. She also added a vibrant background with Tim Holtz’s Distress Inks and Foundry Wax. 
Makira made a CAS card with her digital artwork, foiling, and acrylic painting. Commander Vill represents Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, USA. Please remember to click on the person’s name and leave these wonderful girls some comment love. For more ideas, please go to our Inspiration page!
Park Hopping My Happy Place’s lovely supporters love pin trading and generously are giving away a theme park-purchased pin. This month it is a Bo-Katan, Warrior Pin. They have also included a Starry Sky 6×6 paper pad. All winners are chosen randomly, so everyone has an equal chance to win!
To join us, all you have to do is take out your art and craft supplies, make something theme park inspired, and add a link in the Inlinkz at the bottom of this post or post on Instagram #parkhoppingmyhappyplace.
Your entry can be ANYTHING inspired by a theme park from ANYWHERE in the world. Now it’s your turn. We can’t wait to see what you create!
May the theme park(s) you love continue to give you joy and be a source of inspiration.
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Hello World!
Welcome to the new Park Hopping, My Happy Place
Challenge Blog
A new crafty challenge will begin on February 1st, 2023.
This will be a MONTHLY challenge with a never-ending theme of theme parks. Please check the blog’s Inspiration Page for ideas on how to incorporate theme parks into your makes. The challenge will run from the 1st of the month through the last day of the month. There will always be a random prize winner. If you would like to join our Designer Spotlight, send us a quick email at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com.
Have a magical day!
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