July 2023

Hakuna Mata and Happy Creating!

Inspired by theme parks, full of joy and thrill, where imagination soars, and dreams fulfill.

This month’s adventure takes us on a ride, to Kilimanjaro Safari, where wonders abide.
Animal Kingdom Park, a magical place, where creatures roam freely, with elegance and grace.

Animal Kingdom, Disneyworld, Orlando FL, USA

Behold the giraffes, tall as can be, their necks reaching high for all to see.
And the lions, so mighty, their roars fill the air, their presence commands respect with a regal flair. Across the globe, theme parks abound, with animal attractions, quite renowned. But the savanna’s beauty, oh, it’s supreme, a spectacle unmatched, like a magical dream.

So grab your paints, your pencils, your pen, let your creativity roam, let it ascend.
Unleash your imagination, let it take flight, like a wild wildebeest, in a swift, joyous plight.

In the realm of rhyme and whimsy, I say, “Join us, dear friends, in a grand quest today!”
For a treasure awaits, so precious and fine, a gift card from Scrapbook.com, divine!

But hold on tight; there’s more to unveil, another endeavor, a riddle to prevail.
Unravel the enigma, the author’s name, and an Amazon gift card shall be your claim!

Fate’s hand is at play, where chance and knowledge meet, rewards aplenty for the worthy to greet. Oh, dear participants, may luck be your guide, as you journey through challenges, side by side.

Oh, dear friends, gather near, gather close, for tales of talent and wonders, I propose.
Our designers they’ve toiled, oh so tirelessly, creating marvels and magic, for all to see. Marvel at their creations, their works so divine, let their art captivate, oh, let it shine!
If their masterpieces touch your heart, oh so sweet, visit their profiles, leave comments, a treat.

In this fortunate time, let us rejoice, for the extraordinary Makira, let’s raise our voice!
She’s crafted not one, but two, oh, what a feat, both artist and guest designer, truly elite. So let’s come together, like a creative band, appreciating their art, hand in hand.
For in this community, we’re blessed, it’s true, with gifted souls like Makira and all of you!

For all the vintage movie enthusiasts out there, Makira has crafted a stunningly vibrant card in honor of the retired ride, The Great Movie Ride, at Hollywood Studios in Florida, USA. The use of bright yellows and blues truly captures the spirit and energy of the classic movies that the ride celebrated.
I received a charming theme park card created by Eden. The tickets featured on it brought back memories of the Ticket books used at Magic Kingdom in Disneyworld, FL.
You’ll stumble upon The Jungle Cruise at the tail-end of Makira’s vibrant rainbow, a punbelievably enchanting spot. Back in the 1950s, Giraffes adorned the treetops, adding a tall order of elegance to the ride. Unfortunately, they had to giraff off the stage.

With hearts full of gratitude, let’s spread cheer, to the designers who make this place so dear. Leave lovely comments, like petals on a breeze, in this magical realm, where artistry frees.

Share your creation, for all eyes to behold, Add a link to the Inlinkz, oh so bold! Or post on Instagram, with the hashtag so fine, #parkhoppingmyhappyplace, let your art truly shine.

We’re eager to witness what you will create, the art that will captivate, inspire, and elate.
Hakuna Matata, let worries be gone, embrace the challenge, and create until dawn. Happy creating, dear friend, may your artwork shine, with colors and whimsy, let your talent entwine. The challenge awaits; it’s time to begin, in the spirit of joy, let the theme park fun win!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
https://fresh.inlinkz.com/js/widget/load.js?id=c0efdbe6b4add43dd7ef

Oh, what a twist, what a curious game, the words have transformed, never quite the same. In the style of a wordsmith, so celebrated and grand, can you guess who crafted this whimsical band? Scribble down your guess, let your thoughts unfurl, and a splendid prize awaits, for the one who can twirl, the clues in their mind, like a fantastical dance, and deduce the wordsmith, with a lucky chance.

With joy and excitement, we eagerly await, the wonders you’ll create, the art you’ll create. May the theme parks inspire you, in every way, to bring forth your masterpiece, this fine day!

June Winers and Designer Spotlight

We have our Center Stage Designers for June!

#36 – Dee – inspired by Figment at Epcot. I adore this card for its colors; they create a visually captivating experience that is both vibrant and harmonious.

#46 – Meghan– inspired perhaps by the kids & ice cream I adore this card for its background, with its vivid tones and dynamic interplay, which adds depth and dimension, making the card truly stand out.

#50 Kathy A – inspired by the fireworks found at theme parks worldwide.  I adore this card for its incorporation of reflected images which creates a captivating visual effect that sparks curiosity and engages the imagination.

Congratulations!

If you want to be a designer for our designer spotlight, please email makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com.

It’s the end of our first word sleuthing challenge. The author I was trying to emulate was…

Ronald Dahl

The lucky winner of the Amazon gift card?

#6 Congratulations, Kathy

So who is the lucky winner of the scrapbook.com gift card?

#18 Congratulations, Aimslee

and here is her Nemo and Friends-inspired card…

Congratulations! Please email me at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com with your email address so we can send your prize link. Please email me no later than
Junly 15th.  All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited. 

Thanks to everyone who joined in with the challenge, and we hope you will all join in our current challenge too!

luv, Makira