#74 Mid-Challenge Inspiration Post

Welcome to our Mid-Challenge Inspiration post for Challenge #74, hosted by the Aurora Team.  We hope you're all enjoying our easy peasy theme of

I hate to be a broken record but I've already deleted several non compliant entries so...
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 here's some amazing inspiration from the Aurora Team.

Dawn using Primrose Sprite, available exclusively HERE on AuroraWings.com

Mimi using Lady Butterfly, available HERE on AuroraWings.com 

and HERE on Etsy

Silvia using Pumpkin Spice Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Alison using Linnea Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

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

Donna using Kitty Sprite, available exclusively HERE on AuroraWings.com

Susan using Siren, Whisper of the Sea (full version), Journey Home, Mermaid on Crescent Moon (full version), Fins and Pearls, The Ruby Slipper (full version), Starfish Mermaid (full version), Mermaid's Wish, Autumn Mermaid, A Dark Undercurrent (full version), Lady of the Sea (full version) and Christmas Mermaid, available HERE on AuroraWings.com and HERE on Etsy.
Please visit Susan's Blog for specific image links. 

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday January 21st and close at 11:55 pm EST Saturday February 16th with a mid challenge inspiration post on February 4th. Entries posted prior to January 21st 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 #74 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 #74 Anything Goes

Happy New Year, everyone!  Mitzi and the Aurora Wings teams hope the first three weeks of 2019 have been a relaxing treat after the flurry of activity over the holidays and everyone is ready to jump into an exciting new year of fun challenges and amazing inspiration.  We've decided to let you all ease into it gradually with the wildly popular theme of Anything Goes, hosted by the Stella team.

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)

So let's get right down to it with some amazing inspiration from the Stella Team

 Ann-Marie using Remembrance, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Marion using Unicorn Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Laine using Red Poppies, available HERE on AuroraWings.com 

and HERE on Etsy

Cristena using Crown of Roses, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Myndi using Cupcake Sprite, available HERE on AuroraWing.com 

and HERE on Etsy

RoRa using Yukionna, available exclusively HERE on AuroraWings.com

Donna using Year of the Pig, available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday January 21st and close at 11:55 pm EST Saturday February 16th with a mid challenge inspiration post on February 4th. Entries posted prior to January 21st 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 #74 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

Mid-Challenge Inspiration Post for Challenge #69

Welcome to our Mid-Challenge inspiration post for challenge #69, hosted by the Stella Team.  Still plenty of time to join in however the spirit moves you

Have a ball!  Anything and everything works here, but...

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)

Here's some fabulous inspiration from the Stella team to entice you to 

come and play.

Marion using Snowdrop Sprite available HERE on Aurora Wings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Myndi using Petals in the Wind available HERE on AuroraWings.com 

and HERE on Etsy

Cristena using Baby Acorn Sprite available exclusively HERE on AuroraWings.com

Ann-Marie using Harvest Elf available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

RoRa using Dark Princess available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Laine using Veil of Petals available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Sara using Lady Butterfly available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

Donna using Honeysuckle Sprite available HERE on AuroraWings.com

and HERE on Etsy

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday July 16th and close at 11:55 pm EST Saturday August 18th with a mid challenge inspiration post on August 6th. Entries posted prior to July 16th 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 #69 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 #69 Anything Goes

Welcome to our 69th Challenge here at Aurora Wings, hosted by the Aurora Team, with everyone's favorite theme

Have a ball!  Anything and everything works here, but...

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 join us in welcoming a very special Guest Designer for this challenge.

We're thrilled to have Meadow Bagne join us.  She just turned 11 years old and
is the daughter of Stella Designer Cristena Concialloni-Bagne.  Meadow loves Aurora Wings stamps the best (especially Sprites), lives for American Girl dolls and loves to color with her mom so she can learn more about Copic markers.  She also doesn't think she can live without Starbucks.  Iced White Mochas, please, no ice, extra milk! 

Meadow using Baby Acorn Sprite available exclusively HERE 
on Aurora Wings.com

We have another exciting announcement today, as well!  We're thrilled to be welcoming our Guest Designer from our "Once Upon a Time" challenge to a permanent position on the Aurora team.  So happy to have you aboard, Mimi!

Shall we see what the Aurora team has in store for you?  Okay, then!

Mimi using Rite of Spring available HERE on Aurora Wings.com

and HERE on Etsy


Dawn using Strawberry Sprite available HERE on AuroraWings.com 
and HERE on Etsy


Debbie using Pierrot Sprite available HERE on AuroraWings.com
and HERE on Etsy
and Poppy Sprite available HERE on AuroraWings.com 
and HERE on Etsy


Silvia using Snapdragon Sprite available HERE on AuroraWings.com 
and HERE on Etsy

Susan using Two Goldfish available exclusively HERE on AuroraWings.com

Alison using Lilac Sprite available exclusively HERE on AuroraWings.com



Donna using Steampunk Angel available HERE at AuroraWings.com
 and HERE in a combo pack with Steampunk Owl on Etsy

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday July 16th and close at 11:55 pm EST Saturday August 18th with a mid challenge inspiration post on August 6th. Entries posted prior to July 16th 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 #69 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 #63 Mid-Challenge Inspiration

Welcome to our mid-challenge inspiration post for Challenge #63, hosted by the Stella team.  Our theme continues with Anything Goes and will remain open until 11:55 pm EST Saturday, February 17th.

Although our format has changed back to monthly, our rules have not.

No Back Linking
Must be a finished project with a hand colored image following the set theme
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 challenge will 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)

We are also thrilled to introduce a brand new member of the Stella team. 

Please welcome Laine Webb of Dream Laine.

Laine using Pansy Sprite available exclusively HERE on AW.com

Marion using Christmas Kittens available HERE on AW.com and HERE on Etsy

Ann-Marie using Queen Moth (full version) available HERE on AW.com 

and HERE on Etsy

Myndi using Wings and Petals available HERE on AW.com and HERE on Etsy

RoRa using Woman with Masquerade Owl Mask in Lily Garden (AKA Lily, Lily) available HERE on AW.com HERE on Etsy

Sara using Dragon Lore available HERE on AW.com and HERE on Etsy

Cristena using Bleeding Heart Sprite available HERE on AW.com 
and HERE on Etsy

Donna using Happy Pierrot Sprite Available HERE on AW.com and HERE on Etsy

For those of you who may have missed the latest AW New Release Showcase, the Coupon has been extended through Tuesday February 6th.  It is good for all digital stamps, at both AW.com AND AW Etsy, not just the 3 brand new Sprites.

The challenge will be open at 9:00 am EST Monday January 15th and close at 11:55 pm EST Saturday February 17th 2018 with a mid month inspiration post on February 5th. Entries posted prior to January 15th 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.  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.  Feel free, however, to enter your Blog challenge entries in the AW FB Group contest if the theme fits there as well.

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 #63 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