Wednesday, July 2, 2014

GDT Gig for A Step in the Dark with Aurora Wings.


WooHoo!  I'm thrilled to be guesting for a time for A Step in the Dark and this fortnight's Challenge is ATG (Dark) or Dark Fantasy, sponsored by Aurora Wings.  ASITD is a new dark crafting blog and I hope you come and join the group.  I've chosen the fabulous AW Santa Muerte for my project and made a wall hanging in traditional Dia de los Muertos colors.


This gorgeous image comes as I've colored her with Copics here and also without the background HERE.  Isn't she beautiful? (and trust me, not nearly as intimidating to color as she looks.)



The perfect DP is from K&Co and I've added some fun embellies.  In the bottom right corner I've used a Tim Holtz tombstone die cut, some Recollections roses that I've recolored with Copics and a fab spiderweb (and skullie) charm.


On the left I finally managed a hand made rose using the Tim Hotz pinecone die, enhanced with some Stickles.  I'll be making more of those for sure,now that I've finally got the hang of it.  Also some lovely Drippy Goo (MS punch) in red foil CS to match the foil flowers in the DP.


 Finally, I've made a triple looped bow with my Bow (un)Easy and added a gorgeous dripping butterfly die cut from Cheery Lynn that I originally saw on ASITD DT sister Teresa's Blog.  Thanks so much, Teresa!  (See, I told you you want to check this place out)  I've grunged up a skullie charm to add to the butterfly and finally, the sentiment is from Tim Hotz.  Be sure to vist ASITD to see the fabulous makes from the DT and some play along for a chance to win a $15 GC from the amazing Aurora Wings.

I made sure I used plenty of metal to enter the current Use Metal Challenge at LOC

I'm also entering this in the Corrosive Challenge Color Me Happy Challenge used Copics), the ABC Challenge "O" is for Orange, Craft Your Passion Ribbons, Paper Make Up Stamps Digi Makeover Butterflies Challenge, and 613 Avenue Create ATG/no Option.

14 comments:

  1. Love, love, love! This is a real stunner, Donna. All the gorgeous details and then the coloring of that image is just perfection!
    I always have to watch a YouTube video when I use the Bow Easy! I'm not brave enough to tackle the triple bow yet!

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  2. Another amazing creation from you, Donna! I love every detail about this piece. Love seeing the traditional orange on Santa Muerte image, too. Awesome all around! Hugs, Mitzi xx

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  3. WOW Amazing! I love the rich colours and fabulous embellishments.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  4. I will never get tired of your work, Donna! This is a fantastic make, and a wall hanging to boot. Gorgeous!

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  5. Inspirational...love all the small details! Nice rich color,too. What a clever girl you are to use a pine cone die for making roses.

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  6. This is so beautiful - love this image (on my wishlist!) and the rich warm tones are glorious. Thanks so much for the mention, that's very kind of you - I'm so glad you are with us for this and the next challenge, your work is always inspiring x

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  7. Gorgeous! Not only is the image a real eye catcher but the skull in the center of the butterfly bow is genius! You're my fav Dia de los Muerte go-to gal!
    :Dxx

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  8. Gorgeous card and I love how youve coloured it, its just stunning. Thanks for joining us at ABC, good luck with the challenge. hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  9. Hi Donna, Thank you so much for being our GDT this month, You know how much I love this piece, I just love every thing about it Stunning.

    Hugs Erin x

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  10. This is my very favorite AW image! I love how you colored her up and the fun details you added. FAB card! Congrats on the GDT gig too! Hugz!

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  11. Oh this is stunning Donna! Completely love it! Fabulous image and colouring, love the layout, love the drippy goo and drippy butterfly!! Thanks for joining our challenge at LOC this week! Remember we are now weekly so there's more chances to join in and win! Mo dt coordinator xxx

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  12. Wow this is so fantastic. Love the colours although I never would color this kind of image. But your card looks fantastic.
    Thanks for joining us at Craft your Passion.
    xxx Michelle (DT)

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  13. Amazing how that ribbon goes sooo well with everything. A lot of embellies around your stunning pic, but each piece has a place and a purpose. BEA-U-TI-FUL!!

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  14. Donna, what a great card. Love it. All of your accents add so much to your piece!

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Thanks for making my day!