Challenge #36 For Men & Boys

The Aurora Team is fully rested and ready to wow you with their creations for the new theme of For Men & Boys.  We know this isn't an easy theme for some, but hey, isn't that what a challenge is all about?  Besides, as you see, there are lots of fabulous images at Aurora Wings that fit perfectly.

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)

Please welcome Erika Paws who is joining us as Guest Designer for this challenge.

Erika using Boy Elf with Baby Dragon

Now here's more fabulous inspiration from the Aurora Team.

Gloria using Zombie Puppy

Silvia using Forgotten Summer

Laila using Mer-baby

Karola using Dragon Lore

Kevin using Little Pirate Mer-boy

Debbie using Forgotten Summer

Donna using Trick or Treat Boys

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EDT Monday September 19th and close at 11:55 pm Saturday October 1st 2016. Entries posted prior to September 19th 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 #36 in the subject line, and I will add it to the Linky so you can participate. Hopefully this will accommodate everyone.  xx

Challenge #35 Winners

Mitzi and the team wants to thank all of you who joined us for our Fantasy Challenge. We so appreciate those who were able to join us in the magical world that is Aurora Wings.

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

#8 Andrea B

In Mitzi's own words,  "Love Andrea's beautiful coloring with soft blends on the Daisy Fairy. She looks precious in pastel tones. The lovely DP and butterfly details bring together a beautiful vision of an enchanted garden."

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to

#7 Aurora Marco

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 NanaConnie

#6 Scraplyan

#11 Lynsey

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 36th challenge, hosted by the Aurora Team, which goes live at 9:00am EDT today.

Challenge #35 Fantasy

Welcome to our 35th Challenge here at Aurora Wings hosted again by the Stella Team. Our new theme is Fantasy, a pretty easy one considering all of the gorgeous Fairies, Sprites, and magical creatures Mitzi creates.  Come join us in the magical world of Aurora Wings.

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 also very excited to introduce the two newest members of the Stella Team,

Ann-Marie Johansson

I'm a women in it's prime that still believes that she's no older than 29... I've been married to my hubby for 17 years now and we have 4 beautiful boys. 2 born in summer -99 and the other 2 were born at Christmas -00. Yes they are 2 sets of twins so I had my hands full when they were small. We live on the countryside in the south of Sweden.

I've been crafting almost my whole life (knitting, crochet) but started with scrapbooking some years ago. My passion is colouring.

My blogname, Annemi, comes from an aunt of mine who called me that since I was born so the name is a celebration to her. When I'm not working I still do some knitting and crochet. I also love reading and riding my motorbike.

Ann-Marie using Steampunk Angel and Owl

and Myndi Fraser

I live in Alberta Canada with my husband, 4 of my 5 kids, and one Ragdoll cat.  I have lived all over the world, from Guam to Germany, and lots of places in between.  I taught myself how to crochet about 12 years ago, and after that was addicted to anything crafty.  I started making simple little cards for my family, and it has grown into something that I just LOVE to do.  Aurora Wrings was one of the first digital stamp companies that I found when I started colouring a few years ago, and I fell in love with the beautiful images that Mitzi created.  I'm still in love and so privileged to be on the Stella team.   I have met so many amazing people through Facebook and my blog because of my crafting, and made some genuine friends along the way.  When I'm not crafting I'm either reading a book or spending time with my family.  We have a lake cottage we like to get away to, especially during the summers, but I always bring my Copics with me just in case it rains.

Myndi using Wisteria Sprite

Please be sure to visit their Blogs and give them a warm welcome.

(and of course, don't forget the returning members of the Stella team)

RoRa using Mermaid's Wish

Julie using Sea Turtle Kiss (simple version)

Sara using Snow Queen Blooms of Ice

Marion using Hydrangea Fairy 2

Cristena using Little Kia with Dragonflies

Donna using Enchanted Visions

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EDT Monday September 5th and close at 11:55 pm Saturday September 17th 2016.  Entries posted prior to September 5th 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 #35 in the subject line, and I will add it to the Linky so you can participate. Hopefully this will accommodate everyone.  xx

Challenge #34 Winners

Mitzi and the team wants to thank all of you who joined us for our Theatrical Challenge. We so appreciate those who were able to join us.

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

#12 Scraplyan

In Mitzi's own words,  "I love her gorgeous take on this otherwise tranquil image with reds and yellows. It's bold, high contrast, and high energy. Beautifully dramatic, which is perfect for our 'Theatrical' theme!"

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to

#15 Andrea B

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 Wendy Batchen

#4 Spiral Creativity

#11 Pat K

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 35th challenge, hosted by the Stella Team, which goes live at 9:00am EDT today.