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