November Winners

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!

 TOP 3

Deanne, A Little Bit of Paper: #11

Carrianne, Handmade Cards By Carrianne: #18

Fabiola,My Little World : #44

PRIZE WINNER

Meghan, Made By Meghan: #39

Karen – Author (“LLama, Llama, Misses Mama”, Anna Dewdney)

Please be sure to grab your badge.  We hope you share it proudly on your blog.
Prize Winner, please email me no later than
December 15th with your email address.  All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited.  
Winners and Top 3, if you would like to be a guest desinger, send me message via one of the emails.
Makira … parkhoppingmyhappyplace@gmail.com or colorfuloptions@gmail.com

Please note the new email address for the challenge!!!

Thank you again for being an essential part of our vibrant, creative family! 🌈✨

September & October Winners

🎨 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! 🌈✨

 TOP 3

October 2025

Meghan, Made By Meghan: #10

Yolanda, The Ink Spot Studio: #62

Michelle, Shine Bright and Create: #91

September 2025

Vivian Foo: #29

Carrianne, Handmade Cards By Carrianne: #39

Yvonne,Yvonne 3D Creations : #44

PRIZE WINNER

October 2025

Carianne, Handmade Cards By Carrianne: #37

Arnoldo – Author (Coco, Disney)

September 2025

Meghan, Made By Meghan: #12

Karen B & Meghan -Author (Charlie & The Chocolate Factory by Ronald Dahl)

September 2025
October Author 2025
October 2025

Please be sure to grab your badge.  We hope you share it proudly on your blog.
Prize Winner, please email me no later than
November 15th with your email address.  All prizes
not claimed will be forfeited.  
Designer Spotlight, please email me before November 15th to discuss your design team contribution.  
Makira … parkhoppingmyhappyplace@gmail.com

Please note the new email address for the challenge!!!

August’s Center Stage Designers & Winners

We have our Center Stage Designers for August

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. 😁

Congratulations!

So, who is the lucky winner of the $25 gift card?

#26 Meghan

and her entry…

Congratulations! Please email me at parkhoppingmyhappyplace@gmail.comaddress so we can send your prize link. Please email me no later than
September 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!

Cheers, 🎨🎢🌟Makira

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September 2025

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, USA
Makira 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.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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

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. 🙏😁

June 2025

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 ceiling
Makira, 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.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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

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!

The Portals are now open! May the fun begin!

🤫👀 Pssst…over here…a little avatar clue! 🐢🐾🐶

April’s Center Stage Designers & Winner

We have our Center Stage Designers for April!

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…

#4Carianne, 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.

#27Yvonne, 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. 😁😹🤦‍♀️

The lucky winner of the Amazon gift card?

#3 – Mary-Anne

So, who is the lucky winner of the $25 gift card?

#46 – Denise

and her entry…

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!

Cheers, 🎨🎢🌟Makira

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March’s Center Stage Designers & Winner

We have our Center Stage Designers for March!

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…

#14Bonnie, 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.

#22Meghan, 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.

The author I was trying to emulate was…

A.A Milne,Winne the Pooh.

The lucky winner of the Amazon gift card?

#5 – Kathy

So who is the lucky winner of the $25 gift card?

#43 – Karen

and her entry…

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

Cheers, 🎨🎢🌟Makira

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February’s Center Stage Designers & Winner

We have our Center Stage Designers for February!

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…

#7Diane, 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, Carianneinspired by Tinkerbell 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.

The author I was trying to emulate was…

 Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice.

The lucky winner of the Amazon gift card?

#4 – Denise

So who is the lucky winner of the $25 gift card?

#61 – Meghan

and her entry…

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

Cheers, 🎨🎢🌟Makira

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January’s Center Stage Designers & Winner

We have our Center Stage Designers for January!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s challenge! WOW! We were blown away by the creativity and talent displayed in all your entries. Each and every project was truly spectacular, making our task of selecting the top three incredibly challenging. Without further ado, here are our winners…

#8Ellen, with a great use of die cuts. Reminds me of the Ratatouille ride at Epcot in Florida & Disneyland Paris.

#19, Carianne, inspired by unicorns. Love the use of the “out of the box” die set. This card brings back memories of the Flying Unicorn ride (now Flight of the Hippogrif) at Universal Florida.

#53, Kathyinspired by Epcot’s “Drinking Around the World.” Love her choice of sentiment & image. It does remind me of the old Norway ride Maelstrom, that was in Epcot.

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…

I’ll be there for you by The Rembrandts. I figured the theme song from “Friends” fit perfectly with the coffee inspiration board.

The lucky winner of the Amazon gift card?

#2 – Meghan

So who is the lucky winner of the $25 gift card?

#80 – Wendy

and her entry…

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
February 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! February’s challenge will be posted tomorrow morning at 6am CST

Cheers, 🎨🎢🌟Makira

I apologize if your image is a bit blurry, I download from your website(s) and the quality is not always the best. Thank you for your understanding. 🙏

November Center Stage Designers & Winner

We have our Center Stage Designers for December!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in last month’s challenge! WOW! We were blown away by the creativity and talent displayed in all your entries. Each and every project was truly spectacular, making our task of selecting the top three incredibly challenging. Without further ado, here are our winners…

#8Dawn Inspired by Christmas. Love the beachy Christmas scene! It reminds me of the Wintersummerland minigolf by Blizzard Beach Water Park in DisneyWorld.

#19, Carianne, inspired by the Country Bear Jamboree. The coloring on this little guy is precious! This card and the little bear reminds me of Disney’s Duffy bear; very popular in Tokyo.

#70 Meghaninspired by penguins. I love her the neutral tone the card has. Gorgeous! Reminds me when Sea World had a penguin “encounter.”

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…

Clement Clarke Moore and “Twas the Night before Christmas”.

The lucky winner of the Amazon gift card?

#6 – Amy

So who is the lucky winner of the $25 gift card?

#67 – Denise

and her entry…

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
January 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! January’s challenge will be posted in just a few moments.

Cheers, 🎨🎢🌟Makira