Happy Wednesday, everyone! I’m thrilled to share a Haunted Mansion-inspired card with you all today. This card has the dimensions of a mini, slim-line card with a few extra folds, giving it a fun fold card feel. The inspiration behind this creation comes from three sources: the iconic Haunted Mansion, Craft Roulette episode 171, and a fantastic card design by Popsiclesticks on Instagram.

Let’s dive into how you can recreate this card base. Start by cutting a piece of paper to 6×10.5 inches. Score it at 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5 and 9 inches. Additionally, cut a second piece measuring 5.25×6 inches and score it at 3 inches. To add a touch of eerie elegance, I adorned all the sides with hauntingly beautiful paper from Whimsy Stamps. For the backgrounds, I opted for black watercolor paper and blended them using pan-pastels, achieving a captivating effect.

The images on the card are from Kindred Stamps, stamped using Memento black ink, and expertly colored with Copics. To convey the perfect sentiments, I used simple die cuts made with Sizzix’s Tim Holtz Classic Alphabet. A little glue to hold everything together, and voila! Your card is complete.

I hope you enjoy this card as much as I enjoyed creating it. Happy crafting, everyone!

Challenges entered: The Time Out Challenge (imaginary beings- the ghosts at the haunted mansion; magical – Madame Leota at the Haunted Mansion), Park Hopping My Happy Place, The Most Magical Time of the Year, Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge, Halloween Crafts All Year Round, The Fairy and Unicorn Challenge

Happy Hump Day, everyone! I wanted to share a fun little project I worked on recently – a cute birthday card featuring none other than Yogi Bear! I couldn’t resist using an adorable coloring page of Yogi Bear and bringing him to life with some vibrant Copic markers.

To complement the focal image, I decided to incorporate a large die cut from Lawnfawn, which served as the perfect sentiment for the card. I crafted a beautiful background using Distress Oxide inks in Twisted Citron, Peacock Feathers, and Wilted Violet. The combination of these colors added a touch of whimsy and playfulness to the overall design.

The best part of this card is that it was quick and easy to put together. I hope this card brings a smile to someone’s face on their special day. Wishing you all a fantastic week ahead!

Challenges entered: Time Out Challenge (I think Yogi Bear is funny), Critter Crazy Challenge, Park Hopping My Happy Place, NBUS Challenge(the Make A Wish die)

Happy Mid-Summer, Everyone!

So, check out my Halloween meets Lawnfawn card. I chose to play with all three colors this month. The challenge this month is open to any combination of the colors red, white, and blue. I chose to use al three, albeit my red is quite dark but present nonetheless. I imagine this is what Stephen King’s desk might look like if he was in one of his books.

This is my entry for the Colorful Options Challenge, serving up some serious design team vibes; June’s color of the month is peach. But that’s not all! Inspired by the awesome ride “The Secret Lives of Pets,” this creation also doubles as a contribution to Park Hopping My Happy Place. Talk about a two-for-one special!

Visit the Colorful Options Challenge to check out the amazing creations from the talented Design Teams. As always, you have until Friday, July 28th, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Saturday, July 29th in the UK or 6:59am on Saturday, July 29th in CET. By participating, you stand a chance to win an enticing $25 Simon Says Stamp Gift Card. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

Wishing all the entrants good luck! Here’s to an awesome month ahead! Have a blast, everyone!

Challenges entered: Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge, Halloween Crafts All Year Round, Most Magical Time of the Year

Happy July, everyone! We’ve made it through half of the year! WOW! Are you ready to participate in the Colorful Options Challenge? Can you take a wild guess at the color(s) this month?

RED, WHITE, BLUE

Why not hop over to the Colorful Options Challenge and enjoy the extraordinary creations crafted by my exceptionally talented Design Team-mates? As always, you have until Friday, July 28th, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Saturday, July 29th in the UK or 6:59am on Saturday, July 29th in CET. By participating, you stand a chance to win an enticing $25 Simon Says Stamp Gift Card. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

Supplies used:

• Paper: Greys, White, Red and red polka dot from my stash
• Dies: Honey Bee Stamps House Builder, Lawn Fawn Scallop House Add-On

Hello everyone, I hope you are having a pleasant Thursday! Recently, I designed a new card inspired by the new stamp sets by Lawnfawn.

As it is the beginning of July, there is a new challenge at Park Hopping My Happy Place. “Enjoy the Ride” is my Designer Team contribution.

Plan a visit to Park Hopping My Happy Place and check out the amazing creations from the talented Designer Spotlight. As always, you have until Monday, July 31st, 11:59pm US CST time…5:59am(Tuesday, August 1st) UK time…6:59am(Tuesday, August 1st) CET to join in with the chance to win prizes. There has been a change at the challenge you will not want to miss. Go check it out!

Happy Giraffic Mid-Summer, Everyone!

This towering twosome is neck-deep in birthday bash prep. Seems like the guest of honor is none other than Bertha, the elephant. She’s set to go wild for the cake & party “trunks.” I stumbled upon these whimsically stamped digi critters from Whimsy stamps and playfully painted them with copic colors. To set the stage, I harnessed some adorable patterned paper, crafting a scene that roars with excitement. And for the final touch, I borrowed a punny sentiment from Lawn Fawn, because let’s face it, it’s irrelephant to resist!

Any wild guesses where I draw my artistic roar-spiration from? Well, I’ll let the cat out of the bag, it is the Jungle Cruise. Are you pun-dering if I’ve reached my quota of puns? Well, perhaps, I should probably stop monkeying around.

As it is the beginning of July, there is a new challenge at Park Hopping My Happy Place. “Take a Walk on the Wild Side” is my Designer Spotlight contribution.

Plan a visit to Park Hopping My Happy Place and check out the amazing creations from the talented Designers. As always, you have until Monday, July 31st, 11:59pm US CST time…5:59am(Monday, August 1st) UK time…6:59am(Monday, August 1st) CET to join in with the chance to win prizes. Come join the fun & win prizes. Go check it out!

Welcome, everyone, to another exciting month of the Park Hopping My Happy Place Challenge! We’re thrilled to have you join us once again, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated in last month’s challenge. Your enthusiasm and support mean the world to us.

This month, our card inspiration comes from the legendary Great Movie Ride at Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL, USA. Although the ride has been retired, its legacy lives on through various reminders. One such reminder is the iconic Grauman’s Chinese Theater, which continues to stand tall, housing Mickey & Minney’s Runaway Railway. Adjacent to the theater, you’ll find the illustrious Hollywood Walk of Fame, where the stars of the entertainment industry forever cement their place in history.

Park Hopping enthusiasts, get ready for an exhilarating adventure as we announce our next destination: the magnificent Kilimanjaro Safari Ride at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando, FL, USA! This captivating attraction has provided us with awe-inspiring pictures to fuel your imagination.

While the Kilimanjaro Safari Ride may be our starting point, we want to emphasize that safari-themed parks can be found all around the world. The mesmerizing beauty of safari animals knows no bounds, and we encourage you to draw inspiration from any theme park, regardless of its location. Remember, our pictures are meant to ignite your artistic vision and spark your imagination. We eagerly await the masterpieces you’ll bring to life, celebrating the wonders of theme parks worldwide.

So join us on this exciting journey and let your creativity run wild! Happy hopping, everyone!

Plan a visit to the wonderful Park Hopping My Happy Place and be sure to explore the incredible creations showcased in the talented Designer Spotlight. Remember, you have until Monday, July 31st, 11:59pm US CST time (5:59am Tuesday, August 1st UK time / 6:59 am Tuesday, August 1st CET) to participate and seize the opportunity to win exciting new prizes. Don’t miss out on this chance!

You can also follow Park Hopping My Happy Place on instagram.

please add #parkhoppingmyhappyplace to your entry uploads so we can see them there too

I look forward to seeing what you create this month…

Have a Magical Month!

Happy weekend, everyone!

Last week, I participated in Craft Roulette and I’m excited to share my creation. The guidelines were to incorporate a see-through element (using a window), fashion (with a shopper and store), rustic garden colors (such as those found in a rose garden), and the shape of an irregular hexagon (when the envelope is unfolded).

I took inspiration from the classic movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s for the design. The images displayed in the windows were created digitally by me using Canva. I used an old May May Made It stamp of a shopper, which I modified by removing her Santa hat and adding white gloves. The awnings were from a previous Hero Arts stamp set that I adapted using a partial die-cut technique to make them smaller, and I drew in the “pleats.”

Challenges entered: Craft Roulette, SSS Wednesday Challenge, Tic Tac Toe Challenge (die cut, square-boxes, free-envelope)

Hello everyone, and happy Thursday! I wanted to share my entry for this week’s Craft Roulette Challenge. The challenge required us to use something see-through; rustic garden colors (rose), fashion and a hexagon.. I decided to use the Ton’s stamp and embossed the dress in a clear and pale pink. My wood element has a hexagonal pattern. I added a few pink tinted Tim Holtz flowers, pearls and tule. I hope you like it!

Challenges entered: Craft Roulette, Tic Tac Toe Chalenge(nature, pink, circle), SSS Wednesday Challenge

Happy June, everyone! Can you believe we’ve already made it through almost half the year? Are you ready to participate in the Colorful Options Challenge? Can you take a wild guess at what peaceful color represents this exciting month?

PEACH

Why not hop over to the Colorful Options Challenge and enjoy the extraordinary creations crafted by my exceptionally talented Design Team-mates? As always, you have until Wednesday, June 28th, 11:59pm US CST time, which translates to 5:59am on Thursday, June 29th in the UK or 6:59am on Thursday, May 29th in CET. By participating, you stand a chance to win an enticing $25 Simon Says Stamp Gift Card. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

Supplies used:

• Paper: Arteza Watercolor Paper and peach from the stash
• Versafine Onyx Black Ink , Versamark Embossing Ink
• Stamps: Stampers Anonymous Grunged CMS402, Visible Image Imagine Dream Inspire, Hero Arts’ Lavender Bundle, Gina K Vibrant Blooms
• Embossing Powder: Emerald Creek’s Ancient Amber
• Distress Oxide Crayon in Abandoned Coral
• Distress Oxide Paint: Abandoned Coral, Picket Fence
• Prismacolar Pencils PC1096, PC912, PC989