January 2024

Salutations, dear friends of the park, with fur so sleek and whiskers so fine! How splendid to welcome you once more for a moonlit month of whimsy and wonder.

This jamboree invites all feline minds to unfurl their creative tails, inspired by the mystique of theme parks. What a delightful escapade awaits us in this moonlit revelry!

In the luminous stanza of our fable, our sojourn leads to the splendid Universal Studios, nestled snug in the very bosom of sun-soaked California, USA. As winter’s icy fingers tighten their hold on many, the allure of basking in the gentle cocoon of sunlit mirth beckons with a truly enchanting allure. The pièce de résistance for this month’s venture is none other than the Secret Lives of Pets: Unleashed spectacle, a domain where whimsy and wonder pirouette in tandem, promising delights at each twist and turn. Let the enchantment unfold, and let the magic waltz its charming spell upon our eager hearts!

In the moonlit workshop of our creative clan, our skilled artisans have danced and twirled ceaselessly this month, weaving marvels and enchantments to delight the discerning whiskered connoisseur. Should their artistic tapestries enthrall your feline spirit as they have enchanted ours, we humbly extend an invitation to explore their profiles and sprinkle them with your endearing comments.

At this fortuitous juncture, we find ourselves in the company of the extraordinary Carianne of Crafti Carri’s Handmade Cards, assuming the role of guest designer. Truly, we are bestowed with the grace of a gifted soul, adorning our moonlit soirée with her radiant presence.

The Felines of Disneyland, amidst the whimsy and delight, and the clandestine Secret Lives of Pets, wove the inspiration for Carianne’s endearing Valentine’s Day Card.
Eden’s mischievous companions drew inspiration from a fusion of Diagon Alley’s enchantment and the enigmatic Cheshire Cat of Disneyworld’s domain.
Makira, stirred by the essence of Superhero Island and the Secret Life of Pets, delved into her Whimsy Stamps collection to breathe life into the creation of Superpup.

To join in our whimsical waltz, dear artists and crafters, fetch your paintbrushes and crafting threads and conjure forth a creation steeped in the enchanting essence of theme parks. Share your masterpiece by adding a link to the Inlinkz, nestled at the bottom of this post, or let Instagram be graced by your artistic opus tagining us @parkhoppingmyhappyplace.

Ah, the tantalizing thrill of anticipation! My feline heart pirouettes in joyous expectation as I await the grand reveal of your creations this month. And fret not; if your muse craves a gentle nudge, our inspiration page awaits, ready to kindle the spark of creativity within you.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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But hold, dear friends, a riddle awaits your discerning gaze! This month’s communiqué dons the poetic cloak of a distinguished wordsmith. Can you, with keen intuition, decipher this puzzle? Venture your guesses in the comments below, and a fateful reward awaits the lucky soul who unravels the tapestry.

So, lift your goblets, my fellow spirits, and let the merriment commence! Together, we shall set forth on an odyssey of artistic wonders, igniting the enchantment within our cherished parks. May the whispers of inspiration guide your hand as you breathe vitality into your creations. With bated breath, I anticipate the splendid spectacle that unfolds!

With unwavering ardor,
Makira

December Center Stage Designers & Winner

We have our Center Stage Designers for December!

#13 Lori K – inspired by the Christmas. I absolutely love all these tags. The coloring is absolutely fantastic!

#38 – Bonnie Lynn Inspired by Christmas. OMgoodness… The detail in this colored image is amazing!

#68 Lori- inspired by Frontierland at Disneyworld. I adore the rustic nature of this card. 🎢🎨😊

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…

Chris Von Alsberg, who wrote The Polar Express

The lucky winner of the Amazon gift card?

#3- Mary-Anne V

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

#41-Congratulations, Vivian Foo

and here is her Christmas-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
January 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!

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Thank you for all your support! Best wishes for you this coming year!