Monday, May 16, 2016

Challenge #29 Clean and Simple

Welcome to our 29th Challenge here at Aurora Wings.  Our theme this time, hosted by the Aurora Team, is Clean and Simple.  We want to see projects with a minimum of fuss, one main focal point, and limited (or no) layers and embellishments.



PLEASE REMEMBER OUR RULES.  It breaks my heart when I have to delete a gorgeous creation for lack of compliance, but because we have random winners, that's the only fair thing to do.  Those using an AURORA WINGS IMAGE may enter up to THREE times, but those using a stamp from another company may only enter ONCE.  ALL creations must have a hand colored digital or rubber stamp to be eligible.

Our prizes THIS month will include:

1 (one) Artist's Choice Award Winner to be selected from entries using Aurora Wings digis ($20 GC and Badge)

1 (one)  Random Winner ($20 GC)

TOP 3 Winners to be chosen by the DT ($10 GC and Badge)



We're so happy to have Aurora Marco joining us as Guest Designer for our CAS Challenge.


 "Hi, my name is Aurora and I live in Spain.
I’ve always been into handcrafts and I love playing with fabric, ribbons, buttons and thread. 
On the summer of 2013, I decided to learn how to use the Copic markers that my husband bought me some years ago. 

Since then I haven’t stopped using them, and with them came a whole world of images for colouring and projects in which apply all the techniques and materials that I could think off, which you can see on my blog www.themillersdaughter.es."





So on to our fabulous inspiration from the Aurora Team.

We're also thrilled to be introducing the newest member of the Aurora Team, Kevin McCrafty. Welcome Kevin!  We're so happy to have you join the team.































The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EDT Monday May 16th and close at 11:55 pm Saturday June 4th 2016. Entries posted prior to May 16th will be deleted. All entries must have a hand colored digital or rubber stamp on their completed project to be eligible. Please follow the chosen theme. ONE entry per person if not using an Aurora Wings image.  You may enter your project in as many other challenges as desired. Please link to your POST address, NOT your BLOG address and link back to the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog. We would greatly appreciate you removing word verification and switching to comment moderation if you fear spam. In fairness to all, those not following the rules will be deleted. Thank you for your understanding and please have fun. We look forward to your fabulous creations.


Also, because of the difficulties we have experienced with Facebook entries, I regret that we will no longer be accepting them on the Challenge Blog.  Thank you for your understanding. 

However, if you do not have a blog and would still like to enter this challenge,  please email me at donnamundinger(at)gmail(dot)com with your name, a picture of your entry and Aurora Wings Challenge #29 in the subject line, and I will add it to the Linky so you can participate. Hopefully this will accommodate everyone.  xx






Challenge #28 Winners

Well, it looks like the "Vintage" theme was a bit of a challenge this last time, but Mitzi and the team wish to thank all who chose to accept.  The entries were fewer, but none the less stunning, making our choices as difficult as ever.  So without further ado...

The ARTIST'S CHOICE AWARD ($20 GC and Badge) chosen by Mitzi from among the entrants using Aurora Wings images goes to




In Mitzi's own words, " I adore the use of kraft paper on this project.  The delicate coloring shows great attention to detail and the subtle distressing of edges is done to perfection."

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to

#12 Red Obsession Cards




And the Top 3 ($10 GC and Badge) in numerical order as they appeared in the challenge, chosen by the Design Team from ALL the entries goes to


#1 Scraplyan



#11 Teresa



A huge Congratulations to our fabulous winners! Please e-mail Mitzi at 
studiomiyabi (at) aol (dot) com, with subject line "AW challenge blog ACA winner/top 3/ random winner (*select one that applies to you)" with your list of LINKS (not the titles of the digis) to the digis you wish to receive up to the total amount of your prize.  (all values are in USD, and PLEASE no overages) to receive your prize.

PLEASE NOTE:  PRIZES NOT CLAIMED WITHIN A TWO WEEK PERIOD WILL BE FORFEITED.

Hope to see you all back for our 29th challenge, hosted by the Aurora Team, which goes live at 9:00am EST today.

Monday, May 2, 2016

Challenge #28 Vintage

Welcome to the 28th Challenge here at Aurora Wings with the theme of "Vintage".  We'd like to see an "old world" look to your creations, in image selection, coloring or style.




As Always, PLEASE REMEMBER OUR RULES.  It breaks my heart when I have to delete a gorgeous creation for lack of compliance, but because we have random winners, that's the only fair thing to do.  Those using an AURORA WINGS IMAGE may enter up to THREE times, but those using a stamp from another company may only enter ONCE.  ALL creations must have a hand colored digital or rubber stamp to be eligible.

Our prizes THIS month will include:

1 (one) Artist's Choice Award Winner to be selected from entries using Aurora Wings digis ($20 GC and Badge)

1 (one)  Random Winner ($20 GC)

TOP 3 Winners to be chosen by the DT ($10 GC and Badge)


Now here's some fabulous inspiration form the Aurora Wings Stella Team.
























The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EDT Monday May 2nd and close at 11:55 pm Saturday May 14th 2016. Entries posted prior to May 2nd will be deleted. All entries must have a hand colored digital or rubber stamp on their completed project to be eligible. Please follow the chosen theme. ONE entry per person if not using an Aurora Wings image.  You may enter your project in as many other challenges as desired. Please link to your POST address, NOT your BLOG address and link back to the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog. We would greatly appreciate you removing word verification and switching to comment moderation if you fear spam. In fairness to all, those not following the rules will be deleted. Thank you for your understanding and please have fun. We look forward to your fabulous creations.


Also, because of the difficulties we have experienced with Facebook entries, I regret that we will no longer be accepting them on the Challenge Blog.  Thank you for your understanding. 

However, if you do not have a blog and would still like to enter this challenge,  please email me at donnamundinger(at)gmail(dot)com with your name, a picture of your entry and Aurora Wings Challenge #28 in the subject line, and I will add it to the Linky so you can participate. Hopefully this will accommodate everyone.  xx





Challenge #27 Winners

Oh WOW!  April showers certainly did bring gorgeous flowers to Aurora Wings and Mitzi and the team wants to thank you for all of your stunning floral creations.  What a lovely way to celebrate Spring.  As always, choosing the winners was a daunting task, but without further ado...


The ARTIST'S CHOICE AWARD ($20 GC and Badge) chosen by Mitzi from among the entrants using Aurora Wings images goes to



In Mitzi's own words, "I love the white on white approach using Hydrangea 2 Fairy.  She looks like a pretty angel.  The coloring is beautiful and the design is charmng with lovely details."

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to
#1 Lily Patch Stamps

And the Top 3 ($10 GC and Badge) in numerical order as they appeared in the challenge, chosen by the Design Team from ALL the entries goes to









A huge Congratulations to our fabulous winners! Please e-mail Mitzi at 
studiomiyabi (at) aol (dot) com, with subject line "AW challenge blog ACA winner/top 3/ random winner (*select one that applies to you)" with your list of LINKS (not the titles of the digis) to the digis you wish to receive up to the total amount of your prize.  (all values are in USD, and PLEASE no overages) to receive your prize.

PLEASE NOTE:  PRIZES NOT CLAIMED WITHIN A TWO WEEK PERIOD WILL BE FORFEITED.

Hope to see you all back for our 28th challenge, hosted by the Stella Team, which goes live at 9:00am EST today.