Angels on High

Hi there and a very happy Monday to you all!  This is the last challenge of the year for Aurora Wings and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Thanks so much for playing along with us through out the year.

This challenge is "All that Glitters" for my project I have used the beautiful "Leanne's Angel"

I have used an 8 x 10 canvas and put mod podge on it, laid crinkled tissue paper on it and let it dry overnight.  I put the 5 x 7 image on and mod podge over the complete project again.  I like doing this as it keeps it easier to wipe off dust.  The corner pieces are Tim Holtz and then I added a beautiful velvet braided edging on the sides.

My image is colored with copics and then I added stickles to her wings and flowers for the sparkle.
 

and a view of the edging.

I hope you will find some time to play along with us.  Have a great day!

Challenges:
Pile it On - anything goes
The Outlawz - Friday coloring - gifts
Art by Miran - #21 anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - #214 anything goes
Crafts 4 eternity - Christmas

Hugs,

Christmas Greetings

A very happy Wednesday to you!  Wow just 15 days till Christmas are you all ready for the big day?  I have a cute little card to share with you today.  This little cutie is from Make it Crafty and was the card that went to my SS.  I have used the new by "DIEzyne"  stitched brackets dies that you can get at CC designs.  My image is colored with copics.

I hope you all have a great Christmas holiday!


Challenges:
Pile it on - #49 ATG Christmas
Aud Sentiments - #121 bingo (Stitching, digi image, pattern paper)
Crafty Sentiments - Christmas
Jingle Belles - anything Christmas
We Do Doobadoo - get festive
CCC Digi Creations - Christmas

Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs,

A white Christmas

Thanks for stopping by hope you are having an amazing week so far...mine is just flying by the time goes so fast these days.  It is time for another challenge at Creative moments, and this time we want to see some sparkle.  I have used "Flat tire" from Stitchy Bear, I love the peacefulness this image conveys. 

 

The gorgeous papers are all from Paper Temptress.   Did you know that there is a big sale going on at Paper Temptress!!! That's right the Christmas Specialty package is going to be discounted 25% off, Kraft Cardstock is also going to be 25% off too, but why stop there? Heck the beautiful Mica/Metallic cardstock at 25% off too. So head on over and take a peek and stock up!

I have used the Heavenly white for the base.  My image is colored on Neenah solar white, I have embossed the beautiful Laser Silver Luster Text and then I backed the image and the embossed paper with Green Crepe Ruche.   I hope you have been inspired with my little clean and simple card.  Thanks for stopping by hope you find some time to get creative.

Challenges:
Crafting by Designs - get ready for Christmas
Party Time Tuesday - #190 anything goes
The Outlawz - Clean and simple
Crafty Calender - All about Christmas



Hugs,

Celebrate the Season!

A very happy Monday to you!  I can't believe it is the middle of November already where does the time go.  We have a new challenge up for you at Aurora Wings and it is a nice easy one "Anything goes".  For my inspiration today I have used the adorable "Little Shepherd"  I think he makes a cute little Christmas card.

 

 

He is colored with copics.  The little lamb has some fun flock on him to give him the real look.  The DP's are baxic grey "Nordic Holiday"  I love basic grey papers on of my favorites.  I have kept this little card clean and simple as to not take away from the image.

 

 

I love to pop my papers and image I like the dimensional effect it gives.
I hope you will take time to play along with us who knows you could be the lucky winner !

Challenges:
Crafty Calender - All about Christmas
The Artistic Stamper - Christmas is coming
Emerald Faeries - #61 non traditional Christmas colors
Delightful Challenges - Holidays
Christmas Stampin' All Year - #37 ATG


Hugs,

A little Christmas Inspiration

Hi there, the weather is cooling off and the holidays are just around the corner.  I have a little project I made and would like to share with you!  Magnolia's were my first love and what got me into coloring.

 

 I created this using 5 x 6 pieces of wood.  I adhered  the paper with mod podge, then went over it again with the mod podge so that they can be dusted off when needed.  I colored each image with copic and then mod podged them.  The letters are spray painted, then I used acrylic paint and very lightly distressed them, and added snow tek. 

 

I just love Snowy with his snowflake.

 

 

 



 I am not sure of this cute little Tilda's name, I added a little fun flock to her mittens.  The little metal corners were perfect.

 

 

I believe this is Tilda unwrapped.  I embossed the solid paper and then added the ribbon and buttons.
I had so much fun making this little table decoration. This is made from everything in my stash except the letters. I hope you too will find some time to get creative it is good for our soul.

Challenges:
Magnolia-licious - Holiday Hop anything but a card
Stamping Sensations - Nov. simply Christmas
Pile it On - #44 feeling cool
The Outlawz - Friday anything goes/ twist Christmas
Really Reasonable Ribbon - #105
Delicious Doodles - #108 baby it's cold outside
Tilda's Town - #128 Christmas add a tag
Stamp and Create with Magnolia - #47 at least 2 patterned papers

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs,

Dia de los Mertos Marie

It's hump day!  Hope your week is going along just great.  We are having a showcase event for the new "Day of the Dead Marie"  You can see all the other beautiful inspiration on the Aurora Wings Showcase Blog.

She is colored with copics, and the shadow box frame is a silhouette studio file.  I felt she stands alone very well.  I hope you have enjoyed the showcase don't forget to pick up your day of the dead Marie or any of the other beautiful images at Mitz's Etsy shop. 

Thanks for stopping by today hope you have a great rest of your week!

Challenges:
The Corrosive Challenge - #210 Halloween
Crafting Desert Diva's - Halloween Party
Marker Pop - #54 Halloween



Hugs,





Happy Halloween Ghoulfriend

Hi there thanks for stopping by today!  It is time for another challenge at Creative Moments!  This weeks challenge is as always anything goes with a twist of Halloween, Spellbound, or Fairytales what a perfect challenge for this time of year with Halloween just around the corner.  We are being sponsored by Sassy Studio.   I have used the Wicked Witch of the West Honey for my DT inspiration.

The DP are scraps from my stash.  The fence is a Magnolia Doo Hickey die, and the sentiment is computer generated.  She is colored with copics.  I used two different shades of black so her cape and dress would not all blend together.

Copics used:
Skin - G20, G21, G24
Dress and Hat - C3, C5, C7
Cape - T5, T7
Scarf - R22, R24, R46, R59
Broom - E30, E33, E37
Blending pen and multiliner also used for highlights and definition.

Challenges:
Sassy Studio - black, green, purple
The Stamping Chef - #52 anything goes
The Corrosive Challenge - #210 Halloween
Crafting Desert Diva's - Halloween party
Marker Pop - #54 Halloween


Have a great week hope you find some time to get creative!
Hugs,

With heartfelt "Thanks"

Good morning and a happy Monday to you all!  I hope your week is getting off to a great start, mine is as I am on vacation.  This is the perfect time of year to be off work here in the southwest desert as the weather is just beautiful! 

It is time for our 8th challenge at Aurora Wings, and we would love to see some heartfelt thank you cards.   It is always nice to have a card to give to a special friend for all the things they do just because!

I have used the beautiful Himalayan Blue Poppy Elf.  The DP is Authentique "Seasons Summer".  The doilies are a silhouette file.  The image is popped for depth.

Copics used
E50, E51, E11, R20-skin
B21, B24, B28, B39-poppies
YG23, YG25, YG67-greenery
C5, C7, 110, B21-hair

Challenges:
Pile it On - uplifting
Crafty Creations - #274 thinking of you
Paper Pretties - friendship
Hanna and Friends - #207 blue, cream and another color
Whimsy Stamps Challenge - #76 anything goes
The Outlawz - have some circles
Art by Miran - #17 anything goes

Thanks for stopping by I hope you will find time to get creative it is good for the soul!
Have a great week.
Hugs,

Everyone Loves a good book

Hi there, hope your week is going well for you!  It's time for a new challenge at Creative Moments.  We are being sponsored by East Wind and they have some really cute images so be sure to check them out!  We have a recipe challenge for you this time it is 1 layer, 3 flowers and 2 charms.  We are also having a DT call so if you are interested in joining a fun team be sure to add DT after your name when you enter the challenge!

I have used Lucy Loo Bookaholic, I just loved her hair and the little kitty perched up on top her big doo!  My image is colored with copics, and then I fussy cut her out and popped her on a single sheet of DP.  I decided to use a colored card base to add a little pop to the single layer.  I added a heart charm and bead over the original heart on the image.
I hope you will find time to join in our challenge, thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,

The Bone Queen will see you!

Happy Hump day to you, hope your week is going well and that the rest of it just flies by.  We have a special challenge starting today at Aurora Wings.  It is all Gored Up!  That's right we want you to have fun...we want to see BLOOD, guts or whatever your creative dark side comes up with.  I have to say I was a little hesitant as I have never done anything like this but once I got started I had so much fun with it! 

I have used "Bone Queen" and gored her up by adding blood dripping out of her eyes, mouth and dripping from the blood poppies!   The spider wed DP is from Basic Grey "Eerie".  The web frame is from Silhoutte, and then I used the MS punch "Droopy Goo".  I cut apart a little skeleton and used his head and hands for the top I just felt he was perfect to perch above her.  My image is colored with copics with a little stickles added to the flower centers.  I hope you join us in our challenge and let your mind run wild..................

Hugs,


Challenges:
Pile it On - #39 the witching hour
The Corrosive Challenge - Halloween colors
Haunted Design House - Macabre Monday Ancient Evil #2
2 Cute Ink - #116 Halloween
A Step in the Dark - #11 anything goes
Left of Center - #47 anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - #215 opposites attract
Ladybug Crafts - Oct Halloween
Fussy and Fancy - #123 red main color

Fall is in the Air

Hi there it is time for a new challenge at Creative Moments, we are being sponsored by Eureka stamps.  The challenge this time is to use only 3 layers. 

I have used the pumpkins and fence digi. I really like the simplicity of this image.  My image is colored with copics, the background is done with chalks.  My card base is Heavenly White, I just love the sturdiness of this cardstock for card bases.  I used on of my all time favorite papers the Ruche in green crape .  My image is colored on Neenah Solar White ,I love the blending capabilities this line of paper has I have to say it is my paper of choice for coloring.  Don’t forget to stop by the Paper Temptress and check out the great sale that is going on in celebration of 6 years!


This clean and simple little card would make a great card to just say hello to a special friend during the fall season!  I hope to see you join in our challenge.


Challenges:
Crafting for all Seasons - #86 Autumn Colors
Delightful Challenges - All fall down, use fall colors
The Corrosive Challenge - #208 fall
Crafty Girls - #27 anything goes
Inky Chicks - #38 anything goes
The Outlawz - Twisted Thursday ATG Fall


Thanks for stopping by hope you have a great week!
Hugs,

A touch of Darkness!

A very happy Monday to you!  I have some exciting news to share... I am now a part of the very talented "Aurora Wings DT"!  I was so over the moon when Mitzi asked me to join her team.  I love her images, they are so much fun to color and play with. 

This month we want to see a touch of darkness.  Let you mind get creative and have fun!  Go on over to the "Aurora Wings" challenge blog and check out the rest of the DT's beautiful creations.

I have used the beautiful "Momento Mori" image!  There is just something about this image that intrigues me.  You can get this and many more fabulous images here.

 

My image is colored with copics, I have used the Echo Park "Apothecary Emporium" papers.  The sentiment is one I found online. I added some black tulle, and the orange netting for some bling with a little stickles in the center of the flowers.  Then I sprinkled a little black glitter on the bottom for some depth.

 

Copics used:

Flowers - YR09, 15,16

Greenery - G29,82, 85, 99

Skull - W00, 01, 03 and E41 

 

Here is a side view so you can see the dimension.

 

 

 

That's it for me today sure hope to see you join our challenge!  I hope you find some time to get creative and play it is good for the soul.

 

 

Challenges:

 

MilkCoffee Challenge - colors of Autumn

Stampavie and More - Autumn colors

Dazzling Diva - anything goes

Corrosive Challenge - #208 fall/autumn

Art by Miran - challenge 14 anything goes

Ladybug crafts - September anything goes

Paper Nest Dolls - challenge #19 anything goes

Delicious Darkness - #2 anything goes

 

 

 

 

Hugs,

 





Teaching is a work of Heart

A good Wednesday to you!  It is time for another challenge at Creative Moments.  The theme is "Anything goes" Back to school!  Perfect timing with all those little ones returning to the classrooms, I am sure the teachers would love a little card!  We are being sponsored by QKR Stampede.  I have used the cute little "Mouse teacher".
My card base is Heavenly White, the deep brown paper is mini graph from Hambly Studio , I flipped it over and used the solid side.  This paper has such a pretty shimmer.  The brick wall effect is the called “Pink Brick Wall“ a Hambly studio overlay.  There are so many possibilities for these amazing papers.  These amazing papers are on sale right now for 60% off!  You can get all of these papers at "Paper Temptress"

 

My image is colored on Neenah solar white with copics.  I hope you have enjoyed my card today and look forward to seeing you join in our challenge.

 

Challenges:

Art Impressions - show off your sentiment

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - ATG

Inky Impressions - #174 ATG

 

Have a great week!

Hugs,





Beauty under the Sea!

Happy Monday to you all!  I am so excited to be here sharing with you as a Guest Designer for Challenge #6 at Aurora Wings!  I was so honored when Mitzi asked me as she has a lot of talent on her team!  The theme for this challenge is "Under the Sea", and I have used the beautiful image called "A Dark Undercurrent" the full version.  If you have not checked out Mitzi' images you are really missing out you can find them here.

This image is very captivating to me I just love her with her skulls, like maybe she is missing her loved ones! 
I came across this cool green snakeskin paper that I thought was just perfect.  I took some cheesecloth and spritzed it with copic refill ink to match, then added a little hair spray to it to stiffen it up and inter-twined it with a little gold netting, added a couple of shells, and a flower that is it!  She is colored with copics and has a little stickles on her for some bling.

Copics used:
Skin:  E50, 51 R20
Fin: BG09, 11,15, 23 and G02
Hair: E30, 33
Skulls : C00, 1, 2
Blues:  B0000, B000, B00
Sand: E41, 42, 43

I would like to enter in to the following challenges:
Pile it on - #33 by the sea
Hanna and Friends - sun, beach, sea
The squirrel and the fox - #75 anything goes
Stamping with the dragon- sun, sand, sea
Fab 'n' Funky - #225 inspired by a movie "Pirates of the Caribbean"
Crafting from the heart - #32 anything goes
The Craft Place - Nautical
A Creative Romance - fantasy



That's it for me have a great week, find some time to get creative it is good for your soul!
Hugs,

Holiday Wishes

Happy Wednesday to you all!  It is time for another challenge at Creative Moments.  It is anything goes with the option to use an animal in your card.  We are being sponsored by Stamps by Kathryne at Whimsy.  I have used her Christmas Cardinal image.  It is never to early to get started on some Christmas cards.

Things have been so hectic around here I completely forgot to write down the copics I used and the papers so I do apologize.  I added some snow-tex  to the limb and then used some stampendous chunky white embossing for the snow falling.  The little metal embellishment says "Holiday Wishes".  Until next time...have a great week and try to find some time to get creative it is good for your soul!

Challenges:

Christmas Cards All Year Round - August challenge
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge - August
Winter Wonderland - anything goes August
Pile it On - #32 primary colors
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - #48 anything goes
Stamp and Create - August anything goes
The Squirrel and the Fox - #75 anything goes
Crafty Calender - August anything goes

Hugs,

There is Sunshine in my soul!

Happy Saturday to you all hope you had a great week!  It has been a busy one for me with work.  Are you all getting ready for football to get under way?  We have our first pre-season game this evening so that is where I will be as I work for the Cardinals during the season it is always lots of fun and excitement at the game. 
Today I am sharing this sweet little "Sunflower Sprite" from Aurora Wings.  If you have not stopped by Mitzi's shop you are really missing out she has the most amazing images. In fact if you would like to play along Mitzi is giving this little cutie as a freebie on the challenge blog, so what are you waiting for!

I have use papers from Adornit the sunflower splendor collection.  The sketch used is from Sketch N Stash.   I forgot to list the copics used sorry.

 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find some time to get creative today, it is good for your soul!

Challenges:
Sketch N Stash - #144
Aurora Wings - #5 sprite delight
Papertake Weekly - 8-5 anything goes
Art by Miran - #12 anything goes
The house that stamps built - DCC730 sparkle, glitter or bling
Fan-Tastic Tuesday - #47 anything goes
Penny's Paper Challenge - #189 anything goes

That's it for me
Hugs,

Find happiness in the little things

Happy Hump Day!  It's time for another challenge at Creative Moments, this week we have a sketch challenge for you.  We are being sponsored by A&T Emerald home of the Emerald Faeries!  The are adorable if you have not checked them out you are missing out.

 

I have used the little cutie called "Pip"  I think she is just so cute catching the drops from her leaf. I flipped the sketch. Here is a side view so you can see how she is popped up for depth.

 

and the sketch

 

 

My DP's are Bo Bunny "Primrose collection" the sentiment is from Whimsy.  She is colored with copics.

Copics used:
Skin - E50, 51 R20
Pinks -  R00, R11
Greens - G00, G21, G24
Leaf - YG03, YG25, G28
Hair - C1, C3, C5, C7
Water - BG70, BG72, RV34

I hope you will come by and join in our challenge I would love to see your creations.  Have a great rest of your week.  Find some time to get creative it is good for your soul!

Challenges entered:
Emerald Faeries - #57
Inky Impressions - #170 anything goes
Penny's Paper Challenge - #188 anything goes
Paper Shelter - summer anything goes

Hugs,

The Gift

Is this not the cutest image I just fell in love with this little mer-couple.  He is so sweet bringing his treasure to her.  You can find this image and many other adorable images at Aurora Wings, in the mermaids collection.  This image is called "The Gift"
My card base is Heavenly White, the embossed paper is part of the spring package called Aquamarine Mica/Metallic just perfect for sea image.  The focal image is colored on Neenah Solar White.  All of these papers and many other beautiful papers can be found at PaperTemptress.  We all know beautiful cards begin with excellent card stock.  If you hurry up there is a great sale going until the end of this month with all papers 20% off, and some discounted even more so go on by and check out the savings you will get.

I have used stampendous glass glitter for the sea.  Tim Holtz distress glitter for the fins.  The netting was something I have had or awhile and it just worked perfect to add some seashells to.  All coloring done with copics.

Challenges:
Pile it on - #30 embossing
Melonheadz- things with wings or tails
Deep Ocean - Summer colors
Art by Miran - #11 anything goes
Crafty Girls - #23 anything goes

Thanks for stopping by hope you have a great week!
Hugs,

Christmas in July

Merry Christmas in July to you all!  Do you all have any fun things you do with friends for Christmas in July?  A group of crafting friends and I do, we have secret Santa's and then we send to our person in July with whatever we have crafted and bought for them lots of fun!  This is a card I made for the Aurora Wings FB group Christmas in July challenge. The image is called "Mistletoe Fairy" you can find her and many other beautiful images at Aurora Wings.

 

The papers are Bo Bunny "Silver and Gold" collection.  She is colored with copics and I have added liquid pearls to the mistletoe.

Have a great weekend everyone!

I will be entering into the following challenges:

The Outlawz - 7-25 anything goes with a twist of Christmas
The Corrosive Challenge - #204 Christmas in July
Craft your Passion - #223 Christmas in July
Papertake Weekly - It's a Jolly holiday
Crafting for all Seasons - #82 Christmas in July
Love to Scrap - #34 color scheme traditional Christmas
Paper Nest Dolls - #15 anything goes
Art by Miran - #11 anything goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society - #46 anything goes option of Christmas

That's it for me today see you next time.
Hugs,