Beach Plans & Zero Rush

This one feels like that exact moment when you realize… you don’t actually have to hurry.

Beach sign pointing the way, cozy textures grounding everything, and this little guy just standing there with his cup like, “Yeah… I’m good right here.” No rushing, no big plans—just existing and enjoying it.

• Morning Animals Clipart PNG Bundle
• Stampin' Up: Cardstock, Pattern Papers, Ink
• Die-Cuts: My Favorite Things (MFT) Stitched Banner Dies

I love how the mix of patterns gives it that laid-back, slightly weathered beach vibe… like something you’d find in a quiet little seaside shop. It’s simple, but it tells a whole mood.

This card doesn’t chase the day… it lets the day come to it.

Moral of the story: Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all.

Now I’m curious… Are you a “planned every detail” beach person… or a “show up and see what happens” kind of person?

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Janis

My blog: Pause Dream Enjoy

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Crafting Happiness #196

Hi! Thank you so much to those who linked up last week

with Crafting Happiness Challenges. 

Ch#196

Costumes 

Thanks for sharing your creations with us.

Remember, EVERY type of crafting is welcome.

Have a blessed day!

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:) Janis Lewis, Pause Dream Enjoy

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Crafting Happiness #192

Hi! Thank you so much to those who linked up last week

with Crafting Happiness Challenges. 

Ch#192

Farm 

Thanks for sharing your creations with us.

Remember, EVERY type of crafting is welcome.

Have a blessed day!

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:) Janis Lewis, Pause Dream Enjoy

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#12 2023 Reading Challenge

#12 of 52 for Goodreads 2024 Reading Challenge

Audiobook

3 stars

Started Feb 9

Finished Feb 10

This Impossible Brightness

by Jessica Bryant Klagmann

I enjoyed this book. I wanted the story to move faster, but I enjoyed all the characters and the idea of the storyline. They did repeat a certain part of the book many times which seemed redundant. 

Loved the dog in the story. I'm telling you right now, if there is a dog in any book that gets hurt in any way, I'll stop reading it.  I love murder mysteries to see how they figure out who did it, but you start hurting dogs - I'm outta here. 

The doggie in this book.... love him!

2024 Book Cover Challenge:

Prompt 20: A book with interesting lines on the cover

The 52 Book Club Reading Challenge:

Prompt 45: Chapter headings have dates 

What books do you recommend I read?

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:) Janis Lewis, Pause Dream Enjoy

Founder & Design Team, Crafting Happiness Challenges

#11 2024 Reading Challenge

#11 of 52 for Goodreads 2024 Reading Challenge

Audiobook

5 stars

Started Feb 6

Finished Feb 8

The Teacher

by Freida McFadden

I picked this book based on the cover. Didn't ready any blurb for what it was about. 

Oh my gosh. It started out good. The middle was good. The ending was OUTSTANDING!

At first when I started reading it, I thought, "I don't know if I want to keep reading this." But I did. I was invested at this point. Plus I had to make sure the "bad guy" got it in the end.

I thought it was over, but it wasn't.

Then I thought it was over again, but it wasn't.

Then a third time, I was like, "Yes! Love it! Totally unexpected! Now that's a good ending!"

2024 Book Cover Challenge:

Prompt 10: A book with food or ingredients on the cover

The 52 Book Club Reading Challenge:

Prompt 30: Picked without reading the blurb

What are you reading? 

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:) Janis Lewis, Pause Dream Enjoy

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156 Share Your Favorite Project You Created in 2023

Hi! Thank you so much to those who linked up last week! 

Our Top Picks are:

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Ch# 156

Share Your Favorite Project

You Created in 2023

This is my favorite project I created in 2023.

You can find the post from August here.

Every type of crafting welcome!

Thanks for sharing your creations with us.

Remember, EVERY type of crafting is welcome !!

Have a blessed day!

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:) Janis Lewis, Pause Dream Enjoy

Founder & Design Team, Crafting Happiness Challenges

Bookmarks - Flamingo

Flower theme this month at Crafting Happiness Challenges!

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Had some fun with our laser cutter!

I cut out some 1/8" wood and adhered printed out Flamingo art for the front. I left the backs blank natural wood. I covered the front with Mod Podge to seal the ink, added ribbon, and done! 

Love love love

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:) Janis Lewis, Pause Dream Enjoy

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