Aurora Wings Challenge Blog: October 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016

Challenge #38 Anything Goes

Welcome to Challenge #38 here, at Aurora Wings, with the theme that is everyone's favorite...

Yes, it's no holds barred, so have a ball. We can't wait to see what you create. But the rules still apply...

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. No backlinking to previously created projects.

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 thrilled to have Teresa Morgan joining us as Guest Designer for this challenge.

Teresa using Snow Queen Blooms of Ice

And now let's see what the Aurora Team has been up to, shall we?

Kevin using Jasmine Sprite

Laila using Windows to Your Soul (dark version)

Silvia using Starfish Mermaid (LE digi from a previous fundraiser)

Debbie using a collection of Christmas Sprites available either as digis HERE or in the

Christmas Sprites Coloring Book

Donna using Day of the Dead Sprite and Day of the Dead Marigold Sprite

Gloria using Day of the Dead Marigold Sprite

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EDT Monday October 17th and close at 11:55 pm Saturday November 5th 2016. Entries posted prior to October 17th 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 #38 in the subject line, and I will add it to our Aurora Wings Submissions Blog, where it can be viewed and commented on, and the Linky so you can participate. Hopefully this will accommodate everyone. xx

An InLinkz Link-up

Challenge #37 Winners

Mitzi and the team wants to thank all of you who joined us for our Black, Orange & One Other Color Challenge. We really enjoyed the varied and creative takes on the theme, from spooky to sublime. Here are the fabulous winners.

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

#18 Teresa

In Mitzi's own words, "It's just too clever... And the juxtaposition of all these bright colors with the deeply sentimental mood... Pretty amazing. ^^; "

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to

#14 Tammy A

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

#8 Lynsey

#17 Wendy

#20 Crafty Milka

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 38th challenge, hosted by the Aurora Team, which goes live at 9:00am EDT today.

Monday, October 3, 2016

Challenge #37 Black, Orange and One Other Color

Fall is in the air and Halloween is not far behind. Perfect for our new Challenge Black, Orange, & One Other Color. Please be advised, however, although the majority of the designers chose a Halloween theme, this challenge is certainly not limited to Halloween. We would love to see other creative interpretations of the theme, as well. Put your thinking caps on and amaze us.

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)

Lets see what the Stella Team has been up to, shall we?

RoRa using Anima Sola

Sara using Harvest Elf

Sara using Butterfly Sprite

Marion using Happy Halloween

Cristena using Forlorn Corn

Myndi using Candy Corn Fairy

Ann-Marie using Ghost Bride

Julie using Crimson Wings

Donna using Day of the Dead Marie

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EDT Monday October 3rd and close at 11:55 pm Saturday October 17th 2016. Entries posted prior to October 3rd 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 #37 in the subject line, and I will add it to the Linky so you can participate. Hopefully this will accommodate everyone. xx

Challenge #36 Winners

Mitzi and the team wants to thank all of you who joined us for our For Men & Boys Challenge. Although the entries were few, they were fabulous and we hope our challenge made the thought of creating for the men in your lives less intimidating in the future.

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

#14 Lynnpenguin

In Mitzi's own words, "I thought it was so clever to use this Lotus Sprite image (He's just pretending to meditate ... with one eye open!) on a 'Do Not Disturb' door hanger. Love the limited palette coloring with simple design to get the point across." <3

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to