Challenge #73 Holiday Spirit

It's time for a brand new Challenge here at Aurora Wings, hosted by the Stella team with the festive theme of

It's Thanksgiving week in the U.S. and we want to wish all who celebrate a wonderful day filled with the warmth and love of good food, family and friends.  Let the holiday rush begin! 

Please remember our rules.

No Back Linking
Must be a finished project with a hand colored (traditionally, or digitally) image following the set theme. No pre-colored images allowed.
ONE ENTRY LIMIT if using an image other than Aurora Wings
THREE ENTRY LIMIT if ALL are Aurora Wings images
Link to specific post, not entire Blog
Link back to Aurora Wings Challenge
You may link to as many other challenges as you like

Our prizes this month include:

1(one) Artist's Choice Winner to be chosen by Mitzi from all entries using an                 Aurora Wings image (Custom badge+3 single digital images)

1(one) Random Winner (3 single digital images)

Top 3 To be selected by the Design Teams from all entries (Custom badge+1 single digital image each) 

Please welcome our amazing Guest Designer for this month, Lori Podolsky.

I live in upstate New York nestled in the beautiful Adirondacks. I have two handsome adult sons. We each have two kitties.  I've always loved crafting. I started scrapbooking in 2000 but when I discovered Copic markers in 2010, I switched over to making cards. Creating cards is now my passion. I am also drawn to vibrant colours, especially all shades of pinks and purples.

We're thrilled to have her join us with this stunning project!

Lori using Cardinal Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Now let's see what the Stella team has to offer, shall we?

Marion using Christmas Tree Sprite, available exclusively HERE

on AuroraWings.com

Ann-Marie using Star Angel Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Cristena using Can I Keep Them?, vailable HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Myndi using Poinsettia Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

RoRa using Mistletoe Fairy, available exclusively HERE

on AuroraWings.com

Laine using Candy Cane Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Sara using Candy Cane Sprite available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Donna using Rose Angel, available HERE on AuroraWings.com
and HERE on Etsy

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday November 19th and close at 11:55 pm EST Saturday December 15th with a mid challenge inspiration post on December 3rd. Entries posted prior to November 19th will be deleted. All entries must have a hand colored (either traditionally or digitally) digital or rubber stamp on their completed project to be eligible. Please follow the chosen theme.  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.

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 #73 in the subject line, and I will add it to our Aurora Wings Submissions Blog, where it can be viewed and commented on, and to the Linky so you can participate here. Hopefully this will accommodate everyone.  xx

Challenge #72 Winners

Mitzi and the teams wish to thank everyone who entered our Once Upon a Dream...or a Nightmare Challenge.  We loved seeing what lulls you into a peaceful sleep or keeps you awake at night.
  

here are our fabulous winners!

The ARTIST'S CHOICE AWARD (3 images and Badge) chosen by Mitzi from among the entrants using Aurora Wings images goes to

#19 Bonnie Lynn Schroeder Ratzloff

In Mitzi's own words,  "I like how Bonnie Lynn went about tackling the theme. Bats and spiders are nightmares to a lot of people. I love the shades of purple on the entire card, and the spider web embossing adds just a hint of darkness." 

The Random Winner (3 images) goes to

#3 Dawn

And the Top 3 (1 image and Badge) in numerical order as they appeared in the challenge, chosen by the Design Team from ALL the entries goes to

#9 Nicola Gold

#10 Anna Laura Pace

#20 Lori Podolsky

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 the award prize that applies to you)" with your list of LINKS (not the titles) to the digi/digis you wish to receive.

PLEASE NOTE:  Prizes not claimed within a two week period will be forfeited.

Hope to see you all back for our 73rd challenge, hosted by the Stella Team, which goes live at 9:00 am EDT today.  

Mid-Challenge Inspiration for Challenge #72

Welcome to our Mid-Challenge Inspiration post for Challenge #72, hosted by the Aurora Team.  Our theme ... 

Do you enjoy sweet slumber or wake up in terror?  We want to know.

Please remember our rules.

No Back Linking
Must be a finished project with a hand colored (traditionally, or digitally) image following the set theme. No pre-colored images allowed.
ONE ENTRY LIMIT if using an image other than Aurora Wings
THREE ENTRY LIMIT if ALL are Aurora Wings images
Link to specific post, not entire Blog
Link back to Aurora Wings Challenge
You may link to as many other challenges as you like

Our prizes this month include:

1(one) Artist's Choice Winner to be chosen by Mitzi from all entries using an                 Aurora Wings image (Custom badge+3 single digital images)

1(one) Random Winner (3 single digital images)

Top 3 To be selected by the Design Teams from all entries (Custom badge+1 single digital image each)

Now, are you ready for some fabulous inspiration from the Aurora Team?

Dawn using Dark Princess, available HERE on AuroraWings.com and 
HERE on Etsy

Mimi using Santa Muerte (full version), available HERE on AuroraWings.com and HERE on Etsy

Silvia using Lotus Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com
and HERE on Etsy

Alison using A Dark Undercurrent (full version), available HERE on AuroraWings.com and HERE on Etsy

Debbie using Skull and Roses, available HERE on AuroraWings.com 
and HERE on Etsy

Donna using Snowflake Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com
and HERE on Etsy

Susan using Clara, available HERE on AuroraWings.com and HERE on Etsy
and Nutcracker, available exclusively HERE on AuroraWings.com

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday October 15th and close at 11:55 pm EST Saturday November 17th with a mid challenge inspiration post on November 5th. Entries posted prior to October 15th will be deleted. All entries must have a hand colored (either traditionally or digitally) digital or rubber stamp on their completed project to be eligible. Please follow the chosen theme.  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.  

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 #72 in the subject line, and I will add it to our Aurora Wings Submissions Blog, where it can be viewed and commented on, and to the Linky so you can participate here. Hopefully this will accommodate everyone.  xx

Mitzi has discounted a number of the Christmas images on AuroraWings.com and ALL digis are currently 15% off on Etsy.  Here's a Coupon good through November 11th that can be used IN ADDITION to the discounts.  Happy shopping!