Selecting just a few favorites is always a delightful challenge—and this month, it’s doubly so! I can’t wait to see the creativity you’ll bring to this month’s challenge!
Karen – Author (“LLama, Llama, Misses Mama”, Anna Dewdney)
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Thank you again for being an essential part of our vibrant, creative family! 🌈✨
🎨 WOW! I continue to be amazed by the incredible entries in our recent Challenges! Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding as I combine both September and October’s winners into one special announcement. 🙏
Selecting just a few favorites is always a delightful challenge—and this month, it’s doubly so! I can’t wait to see the creativity you’ll bring to this month’s challenge!
Thank you again for being an essential part of our vibrant, creative family! 🌈✨
Karen B & Meghan -Author (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory by Ronald Dahl)
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A huge thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s challenge! Thank you so very much for your kind words, prayers, and patience. It is truly appreciated. Without further ado, here are our winners…
#28 – Vivanne Foo and this gorgeous art journal layout. Great nod to the Life of Pets ride at Universla CA. I particularly love Grumpy cat in the lower left.
#68 – Karen. Gorgeous page layout. Live the use of pink as the primary accent color. The face on this little guy is precious!
#78-Carrianne. The cutest little mummy !!! Adorable. Wish HHN had a few more actors so sweetly wrapped. 😁
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Thanks to everyone who participated in the challenge. We hope you will join us for our current challenge, too!
Who can take a park day? Sparkle it with glue, Mix a dash of color and some crafty fun for you?
The Park Hoppers! Oh, the Park Hoppers can! Yes, the Park Hoppers can, ‘cause we craft it all with cheer And make our park dreams good!
Park Hoppers make every page we shape Whimsical and delicious, Filled with all our crafty wishes— It’s sweet and so ambitious!
Who can take a park theme? Make it crafty too, Mix a bit of inspo for a challenge just for you?
The Park Hoppers! Oh, the Park Hoppers can! Yes, the Park Hoppers can, ‘cause we craft it all with cheer And make our park dreams good!
Kathy, from myasperations blog spot, joins us as a guest designer this month. She is clearly inspired by our candy theme, in particular….chocolate. Yum!!CZ was inspired by Tarot cards. You can get a “reading” done at Islands of Adventures in Orlando FL, USAMakira takes her inspiration from all the yummy cupcakes in the parks. She has created a card, envelope & tag.
Who can take a craft make Link it on the blog Send it in an email, post it where it sure belongs
Participants! Oh, participants can! Yes, participants can ’cause they make it all with love And bring the world some good.
Who can take a blog post Change the words you read Make it in the style of a well-loved author’s lead?
The Park Hoppers! Oh, the Park Hoppers can! Yes, the words have changed ’cause they’ve written it with fun And makes the blog read well And the blog reads well for the readers to play along….
🤫👀The suspense is terrible…..I hope it lasts, Makira🍭🎩🍫
Hello, Makira here. Still working on August’s winners. Having to do all from my phone is slowing me down. Should have it done in a bit. 🙏😁
Greetings, crafters! Welcome back! We are headed off to Orlando and enjoying the beautiful pools found at all the resorts associated with the theme parks.
As you all know, this blog challenge is anything related to or inspired by a theme park. The monthly inspiration photo is just a starting spot. ANYTHING inspired by a theme park is welcome; consider themes, colors, styles, whatever inspires you. We do have a page of inspirational themes if you need help.
Makira was inspired by the turquoise green of the pools in the inspiration photos and takes the theme of her tag from the Secret Lives of Pets ride at Universal Studios Hollywood.CZ was inspired by Epcot’s butterfly Landing that is present every year at Epcot’s Flower & Garden Festival.
Feel free to join us this month using the inLinkx below.
Hey Crafters! Makira here. It feels great to be back on track after a bit of a hiatus. I appreciate your patience during this time. July started off strong, but I hit a setback mid-month that slowed down both my crafting and blogging. Thank you all for understanding as we’ve been recovering.
Welcome back, dear crafter; this little craft blog belongs to Makira.
Five little crafters bought some tickets and went on an adventure in the wide, wide world of theme parks.
Through the portal they went, down the pathways, alongside the waterways, near the green grass, and up an incline one after another. And when they got to the Stardust Racers, one little crafter wasn’t there. Now, where in the world was that pokey little crafter?
She wasn’t at the Wizard World of Harry Potter-Ministry of Magic, the Dark Universe, Supernintendo World, or Isle of Berk. But when they looked at the Carousel, there was the pokey little crafter.
What in the world is she doing at the carousel? She sees something! Beautifully magical animals gliding along. The others could see them too. Off they went as fast as they could. But one crafter lacked inspiration from the new sights & sounds of Epic Universe; instead, she went to the inspiration page for guidance.
“I see something,” said the pokey little crafter. Then the three little crafters were amazed. “Diane’s make. It’s beautiful!” they said.
Diane from Nellie’s Nest, our guest designer this month, was clearly inspired by the inspiration photo this month. Not just her image, but the sentiment as well.
After some time, home they went. And there, sure enough, their craft room was waiting for them, with ink, paint, stamps, yarn, and more. Makira, Eden, and CZ waited until their return to inspire us with something new. What good little crafters. Come, enjoy their makes.
CZ was inspired by the beautiful blues of the sky seen in the upper part of the carousel’s ceilingMakira, inspired by the pinks & purples found in the ride.Eden’s inspiration comes from the name of the ride…constellation.
“Dear me!” said Makira. “You don’t know how to join us?” Well, it’s as easy as pie! Just add your link to the Inlinkz below or tag us @parkhoppingmyhappyplace on Instagram. But if that feels too tricky, don’t worry. Simply send a picture and your details to Makira at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com, and she’ll make sure your entry is right where it should be.
Oh my, this month brings a brand-new twist to our challenge words! No guesses yet? No ideas at all? Haven’t you listened closely to the whispers of the author’s quill? Haven’t you found the answer waiting there? Why, every clever crafter ought to make a guess below!
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s challenge! Thank you so very much for your kind words, prayers, and patience. It is truly appreciated. Without further ado, here are our winners…
#4—Carianne, inspired by the Animal Kingdom Park. This little dragon with his pig apron is perfectly paired with the sentiment!😹 It reminds me of the ride “The Dueling Dragons” that use to be down the road from Animal Kingdom at Universal.
#27—Yvonne, I love her use of ephemora & layers! Her fairies remind me of Disney’s Fairies that once roamed Pixie Hollow.
#37, Becca was inspired by Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in Epcot. I love her layout and layers. I can just see Remy & Emile grinding some coffee.
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…
Adrew Lloyd Weber,Cats.
For those who knew more, thank you for the education. I clearly didn’t do my research properly. 😁😹🤦♀️
Congratulations! Please email me at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com with your email address so we can send your prize link. For the Inlikz winner, please also include which gift card you would like to receive. Please email me no later than May 15th. All prizes not claimed will be forfeited.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the challenge. We hope you will join us for our current challenge, too!
Midnight, not a sound from the theme parks, Has the moon lost her memory? She is smiling my friends. In the craftroom, the paper scraps collect at my feet And the make begins to form.
Magic, all around in the theme parks I can dream of the creatures Living beautifully there I remember the cats I knew at Disneyland’s park Let their memory begin again.
Here is where these adorable animals are found: Eagle-Dollywood, Polar Bear-Marineland, Dolphins-Seaworld, Reindeer-Santa’s Village, Red Panda-Ocean Park in China, and the kitties are the Kitty Keepers found throughout Disneyland.
Every artist seems to shape An innovative canvas. Someone stitches and the next one mixes And soon they will be making.
Guest Designer, Carrianne, was inspired by a fox,. These Rabbit Hole Designs are adorable!Makira, is inspired by the Cats of Disneyland. She imagines that one might approach a present in this manner. Eden’s inspiration comes from the plushies you see in all those tempting gift shops.
Inlikz, I must wait for the live link I must think of a new make And I mustn’t give up When the thought comes, this make will post on Instagram too And a new day will begin
Burnt out ends of smoky days The stale, cold smell of graphite An author sighs, another month is written Another guess is dawning.
Join me, it’s so easy to skip me All alone with the memory Of my posts on the blog If you join me, you’ll have the joy creativeness brings. Look, a new make has begun
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s challenge! Each and every project was truly spectacular, making our task of selecting the top three incredibly challenging. Without further ado, here are our winners…
#14—Bonnie, inspired by the haunted mansion. I love the lighting and the layout! It reminds me of the ride “The Mine of Lost Souls” at Canobe Lake Park, NH – USA.
#22—Meghan, inspired by the Secret Life of Pets. I love her use of patterned paper & layers! This sweet puppy reminds me of the dog that is in every scene of The Carousel of Progress ride in the Magic Kingdom, Disneyworld – Orlando.
#53, Michelle was inspired by the cherry blossoms found in our inspiration photo. Her layout, choice of papers, and attention to detail are phenomenal. This definitely has Epcot’s Japan Pavillion’s vibe.
Congratulations!
If you want to be a designer for our designer spotlight, please email makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com.
Congratulations! Please email me at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com with your email address so we can send your prize link. For the Inlikz winner, please also include which gift card you would like to receive. Please email me no later than April 15th. All prizes not claimed will be forfeited.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the challenge. We hope you will join us for our next challenge, too! April’s challenge will be posted tomorrow morning at 6am CST
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s challenge! Each and every project was truly spectacular, making our task of selecting the top three incredibly challenging. Without further ado, here are our winners…
#7—Diane, with a great use of die cuts. The cutest pink ghost ever! Love the boutonnière!
#72,Bonnie Lynn was inspired by the canoes at Rivers of America in Disneyland. Her coloring is absolutely fantastic!
#74, Carianne—inspired byTinkerbell This inky background is the perfect backdrop for this cuttie!!
Congratulations!
If you want to be a designer for our designer spotlight, please email makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com.
Congratulations! Please email me at makira@parkhoppingmyhappyplace.com with your email address so we can send your prize link. For the Inlikz winner, please also include which gift card you would like to receive. Please email me no later than March 15th. All prizes not claimed will be forfeited.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the challenge. We hope you will join us for our next challenge, too! March’s challenge will be posted tomorrow morning at 6am CST
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