Catch Up Post

My January started out with the flu!  Still not back 100%, but I'm trying!  Here's what I've accomplished so far this month, outside the 10 days of missed life.....

#1 Color Palette challenge found here:  https://oscraps.com/community/threads/january-challenge-1-color-palette.43663/ 

What a beautiful sunrise this morning!  1/2/26

Credits: 

JARDIN PUBLIC FULL KIT  by Regina Falango

#2 Font challenge found here:  https://oscraps.com/community/threads/january-challenge-2-font.43643/ 

I love the whimsy my daughter created when she decorated Ryan’s trophy with a Santa hat and Christmas lights!  She will leave it up long enough for our Family Christmas Gathering the weekend of Jan 10th.  1/2/26

Credits:

Wonderful Time Patterned Papers by Sekada Designs
Wonderful Time Photo Masks by Sekada Designs
Wonderful Time Artsy by Sekada Designs
Wonderful Time Artsy Flowers by Sekada Designs
Wonderful Time Kit by Sekada Designs
Fonts:  I used Hobo Std Medium and used the Inflate Warp tool and then used the transform tool to stretch it even further to follow the outline of the Santa mask.

#4 Art Journal Challenge found here:  https://oscraps.com/community/threads/january-challenge-4-art-journaling.43664/ 

My current status.....unmotivated.....tired.....uncaring.....How do I break this cycle?  I’m not sure!  At least I’m not wanting to sleep all day like I was when we first got sick with the flu.  But, when I “feel” the need.....when I “intend” to be creative.....I sit in front of the computer and stare at the screen.  Even the challenges don’t motivate me.....right now, anyway.  I’m hoping that writing out my feelings will release something in my creative being for a near-future change!  I can hope!  1/17/26

Credits:

Change Page Kit by Aimee Harrison

Font is Pastry

Sunset

A sunset is heaven’s canvas

Credits:

Color Crush 85 (elements)  by Joyful Heart Designs 
Color Crush 85 (shabby solids)  by Joyful Heart Designs
Chasing Fireflies (in the woods)  by Joyful Heart Designs

New Year

January 2026 has been an adventure!  It began with promise of newness - new year, new bathroom, new beginnings of getting organized. . . and then the storm of sickness hit out of the blue. . . flu.  The next week and a half was lost in a fog.  Then, finally, the fog began to lift.  It has been a slow rise, but it is rising!  Thank You, Lord!

Credits:

Happy Monthly-January Collection+Free Template  by CarolW Designs

January

We’re off to a rip-roaring start in 2026.  We’ve had drainage probs in the kitchen and after confirming those pipes were clear, the next step is to get the septic tank emptied, meaning digging to the lid for hiring the pumper.  1/3/26

Year Of Memories - January Collection  by Palvinka Designs

January Siggie

Year Of Memories - January Kit  by Palvinka Designs

Year Of Memories - January Additions  by Palvinka Designs