October 2023

Welcome back, brave souls, to the twisted realm of our favorite parks!

In this spine-chilling challenge, the gates are thrown wide open, granting you the freedom to explore the darkest corners of your imagination.

Anything goes, as long as it is inspired by or related to a theme park.

Our journey takes us deep into the heart of terror, as we venture to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios. Prepare yourselves for an otherworldly experience filled with scare zones and haunted houses that will test the very limits of your courage. Universal parks around the globe unite in this diabolical tradition, summoning the spirits of fear and unleashing them upon unsuspecting souls.

In the chilling embrace of October 2023, as the shadows lengthen and the night grows dark, we find ourselves entangled in the realm of an alliance with the Double Trouble Challenge. In this twisted union, we venture forth and explore the unhinged creations they have conjured. Be warned, the path they tread is treacherous, but the rewards are worth the risk.

Beware, for our designers have been consumed by their creative pursuits this month. They toil in the depths of their imaginations, conjuring works of art that both mesmerize and enthrall. But remember, dear souls, do not merely observe in silence. Leave no comment unspoken, for your words possess the power to ignite the flames of inspiration. Shower these wondrous artisans with your adoration and admiration, for their souls crave recognition.

Makira, a true aficionado of the macabre, had an insatiable appetite for the chilling delights of Halloween Horror Nights. The once cheerful Tim Holtz narrative is now drenched in shadows, a character twisted into a nightmare, and a plotline plunged into the abyss of horror.
Eden, a seemingly ordinary woman with a penchant for the domestic arts, has a dark secret. Her passion for the cozy world of crocheting brings to life a little black creature who has a predilection for sugar. Eden’s friendship with her little black companion was a portal into The Secret Lives of Pets at Universal Hollywood.

Embrace the darkness that lurks within, and let your artistic vision be guided by the spirits that haunt these hallowed grounds. Paint your nightmares upon the canvas of your choice, and share your bone-chilling masterpieces by adding a link in the Inlinkz provided, or dare to showcase them on Instagram tag us @parkhoppingmyhappyplace.

But beware, for this challenge is not for the faint of heart. It requires you to delve deep into your imagination, to face your fears, and to embrace the unknown. And if you need help to spark your creativity, our inspiration page stands ready to guide you.

May the theme parks you love continue to give you joy, my dear readers. And may they also be a source of inspiration, igniting the fire within you and pushing you to create something truly magical. For in the end, it’s not just about the challenge, but about the journey that leads us to places we never thought possible…

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter
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Have you, with keen observation and an astute mind, deciphered the whispers of the author’s pen? Has the dark essence of the words revealed themselves to you? If so, I implore you to step forth from the darkness and share your revelation in the comments below.

As the night of Halloween dawns upon us, the air thick with anticipation and the veil between worlds grows thin, let us celebrate this occasion with a game of literary detection. May the spirits of creativity and imagination guide your thoughts, and may the answer you seek be granted unto you.

Happy Halloween, my dear reader, and may your guess shine brightly amidst the shadows. Makira awaits, eager to crown the one who unveils the mysterious authorial presence that guided our words.

September 2023 Winners and Spotlights

We have our Center Stage Designers for September!

#21 Yvonne – inspired by the French Pavillion in Epcot. I absolutely love this card! .You cannot go wrong with the combination of pink & black. So elegant! 💚💪

#66 – BeccaInspired by Disney’s Haunted Mansion Ride. I adore the whimsy and use of patterned paper. 🏠👻🔮🏰

#82 Lisa– inspired by The Little Mermaid. I adore the layers and embellishments. 🎢🎨😊

Congratulations!

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

The author I was trying to emulate was…

Tim Powers from “On Strange Tide”

(aka writer for Pirates of the Caribbean)

The lucky winner of the Amazon gift card?

#2 Congratulations, Kathy (Myasperations)

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

#72 Congratulations, Meghan

and here is her Bensington’s Pumpkin Festival-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
October 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!

I would like to apologize for not commenting as I normally do last month; don’t you just hate it when your work world gets in the way of your hobby? 🙃 I am hoping this month lightens up.🤞🤞

hugs, Makira