Challenge #41 Winter Wonderland

Happy December and welcome to the 41st challenge here at Aurora Wings. We're counting down to Christmas and soon winter will be in full swing, at least in the Northern hemisphere, so our new challenge theme is Winter Wonderland. 

This will be our last challenge of the year, as both the Aurora and Stella teams will be taking a much deserved break.  It will run through Saturday January 14th, so we all can enjoy the holiday season and you have plenty of time to play along.

In any case, don't forget 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.  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)

Now lets see what the Stella team has in store for us.

Marion using Snow Queen

Ann-Marie using Mistletoe Fairy

Julie using Winter Sprite

Sara using Icy Snow Queen

RoRa using Snow Queen Blooms of Ice

Myndi using Christmas Lights Sprite and Christmas Tree Sprite

Cristena using Winter Lullaby

Donna using Butterfly Sprite with Simple Wings

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday December 5th and close at 11:55 pm Saturday January 14th 2017. Entries posted prior to December 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 #41 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

Happiest of holidays to all of you, from all of us

at Aurora Wings.

Challenge #40 Winners

Mitzi and the team want to thank all of you who joined us for our Christmas Challenge.   Such beautiful entries put us all in the Christmas spirit.  We're so happy you were able to take time out of the busy holiday season to join us.  Here are our fabulous winners.  

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

#5 Lori Podolsky

In Mitzi's own words, "I LOVE the design of this festive Christmas card with a gorgeous wreath encircling the beautifully colored Sprite. So whimsical and full of holiday magic!" 

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to

#8 Andrea Beecroft

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 Vannessa

#16 CaroleAnn

#18 Wendy

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 41st challenge, hosted by the Stella Team, which goes live at 9:00am EST today.

Challenge #40 Christmas

Welcome to our 40th challenge here at Aurora Wings.  Ahh, the magical season is fast approaching so it should be no surprise that our new challenge theme, hosted by the Aurora Team is Christmas!

Mitzi has so many glorious stamps with a Christmas theme that we're excited to see what you choose.

In any case, don't forget 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.  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 are thrilled to have Lisbeth Bengtsson joining us as Guest Designer for this challenge.

Lisbeth using Peace Angel

Now let's see what the Aurora team has chosen as inspiration.

We're also thrilled to announce that Teresa Morgan is joining us as a permanent member of the Aurora Team.  Be sure to give her a big welcome!

Teresa using Star Dancer

Kevin using Snowman Sprite

Laila using Rose Angel

Debbie using The Nutcracker Doll

Silvia using Cherry Sprite

Donna using Nutcracker with Chipmunk Ballerina

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday November 21st and close at 11:55 pm Saturday December 3rd 2016. Entries posted prior to November 21st 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 #40 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

Challenge #39 Winners

Mitzi and the team want to thank all of you who joined us for our My Favorite Quote Challenge.   We thoroughly enjoyed seeing your gorgeous creations and reading the words that inspired you.  The entries were few, but all so amazing and heartfelt, making our choices so difficult.  But choose we must, so 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

#11 Aussie aNNie

In Mitzi's own words, "I was drawn right away to the warmth this card radiated. The quote is such a wonderful reminder for all of us to appreciate the simplest of the gifts that are the wonder and magic of life. Her coloring is beautiful on the Honey Bee Sprite. The image and the quote perfectly compliment each other and present a timeless wisdom."

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to

#1 Jen L

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

#7 Lori Podolsky

#10 Lynsey

#12 Scraplyan

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 40th challenge, hosted by the Aurora Team, which goes live at 9:00am EST today.

Challenge #39 My Favorite Quote

Welcome to our 39th challenge here at the Aurora Wings Challenge Blog, hosted by the Stella Team.  Our theme this time is "My Favorite Quote".  We would love to see a quote or saying that inspires you in some way, or perhaps makes you smile.  We'd prefer you choose more than a simple everyday sentiment such as Happy Birthday or Merry Christmas.  Some possibilities could be from a book or poem, perhaps from a famous person or perhaps a popular saying from the past or present. We can't wait to see what you come up with.

In any case, don't forget 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.  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)

Let's see what the Stella team has chosen as inspiration.

Ann-Marie using Lady of Compassion

(available as a digi again only during the challenge period)

Marion  using Kitten in a Teacup

RoRa using Star Dancer 

Rora using Young Witch with a Cat

Sara using Enchanted Visions

Julie using Woman with Gardenia and Pearls

Myndi using Lady of Compassion

(available as a digi again only during the challenge period)

Cristena using Flower Mushroom Sprite

Donna using Mask of Leaves

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday November 7th and close at 11:55 pm Saturday November 19th 2016. Entries posted prior to November 7th 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 #39 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

Challenge #38 Winners

Mitzi and the team wants to thank all of you who joined us for our Anything Goes Challenge.   It's certainly everyone's favorite theme and we were thrilled at the participation, but it made our decisions all the more difficult. Such amazing entries by all. 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

#53 Olga

In Mitzi's own words,  "I love how she used the layers for stunning visual effect. The coloring is so lush and vivid, it makes the peony blooms really come to life. Gorgeous!"

The RANDOM WINNER ($20 GC) goes to

# 14 Wendy Batchen

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

#7 Jan

#20 Stampin' Steve

#38 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 39th challenge, hosted by the Stella Team, which goes live at 9:00am EST today.