January Color Play is Here!

January Color Play *Available in store* from Thursday 29th CST/CDT with the release of the Haps Newsletter.

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Delicacy by Natali designs

Created with Delicacy All in One  by Natali designs - January Color Play 2026

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Delicacy

Friendship

Our good friend, Ilene, came to our house to stay during the winter storm that had been predicted to be very bad.  We did not want her to be alone in her house in case the electricity went out.  We have a generator that will help out in that case.  However, the Lord answered our prayers and the weather was not as bad as predicted.  She stayed Saturday night and Sunday night and we took her home Monday afternoon.  We played Qwirkle, Rummikub, and worked 3 puzzles and listened to our pastor’s sermonette on Sunday.  It was great having her with us!  1/26/26

Must Be Love by Vicki Robinson

Created with Must Be Love Mega Kit  by Vicki Robinson - January Color Play 2026

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1 Cor 13:7

Little Joys

Worn and Loved by Joyce Paul

Created with Worn & Loved | Bundle  by Joyce Paul - January Color Play 2026

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No Greater Love

We love because He first loved us.  1 John 4:19

"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends”  John 15:13

All the Little Things

Bird tracks on Ilene’s deck.  1/26/26

“Delicate bird tracks frozen in time…like a Still Life of Winter.” Nancy Evans Towell

This is Me by Mixed Media by Erin

Created with This is Me {Collection Bundle} by Mixed Media by Erin  - January Color Play 2026

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Just As I Am

It’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer!

1/27/26. Even though I took this pic on the 17th, I am feeling this way today...like I’m getting sick again!

January 2026 Winter Storm

As much as I hate the winter cold, I love the beauty of the scenery it creates after a winter storm!  Thank You, Lord, for Your protection during this storm.  1/26/26

Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night.....not this time, Mr. Postman, did you brave the elements!

Live Your Story by CarolW Designs

Created with Live Your Story Collection  by CarolW Designs - January Color Play 2026

*Available in store* from Thursday 29th CST/CDT with the release of the Haps Newsletter.

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A Moment Captured

My dear friend, Ilene, opted to stay with us during the winter storm with the threat of power outages and icy conditions. 1/25/26

Memory

The storm began at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 24th with, not snow, but sleet.  And it kept piling up and looked like snow.  But, it was better than ice!  1/26/26

 

More Challenges

#6 Copy Cat Challenge found here:  https://oscraps.com/community/threads/january-challenge-6-copy-cat.43402/ 

Time for a Change

We asked Michael if he would do the bathroom painting for us.  He used to work in construction.  He worked on it the Saturday before we got the flu.  He came back 2 weeks later to paint it.  It was a good decision on our part and for Michael!  1/17/26

Credits:

JARDIN PUBLIC FULL KIT by Regina Falango

Font is Brownie Cake

#7 White Space Challenge found here:  https://oscraps.com/community/threads/january-challenge-7-white-space-clean.43439/ 

Lunch

Credits:

JARDIN PUBLIC FULL KIT by Regina Falango

Font is Brownie Cake

Bathroom Makeover January 2026 Left (Right side will follow when project is finished.)

Scrap Your Story Layered Templates 04 By Lilach Oren
2026 Calendar Papers Pack By Lilach Oren
2026 Calendar Flairs By Lilach Oren
Home Improvement Notions No 1  by Anna Aspnes

 

Big Photo Challenge

We had snow showers today and the robins were not bothered at all!

#5 Big Photo Challenge found here:  https://oscraps.com/community/threads/january-challenge-5-big-photo.43646/ 

The north wind doth blow,
And we shall have snow,
And what will the robin do then, Poor thing?
He'll sit in a barn,
And keep himself warm,
And hide his head under his wing, Poor thing!
Anonymous

Credits:  

Snow Birds Page Kit by ADB Designs 
Snow Birds Solid Papers by ADB Designs 

1 January 2026

Ring out the old, ring in the new,

Ring, happy bells, across the snow:

The year is going, let him go;

Ring out the false, ring in the true.

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, English writer (1809-92)

Credits:

Festive Evening Page Kit by Mystery Scraps
Festive Evening Wordart by Mystery Scraps 

 

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