I'm especially thrilled today to be joining the Aurora Wings Showcase Team for the Double New Release Showcase of a beautiful new mermaid (that I actually named) and the new Summer Sprite based on a baby version of her. Meet Marisol the Mermaid. I'm so proud! You can read all about how and why her name was chosen in the Showcase post and as Marisol's Fairy Godmother I received her full body version before she was released to the public.
Here's a closeup of Marisol in all her glory. She's colored with Copics and I've used clear Wink of Stella to make her scales shine. You can find her in both shops in the links below.
My original plan for her was much simpler as I'd done a Brushos background on watercolor paper I thought would work, but after coloring, it just wasn't right. Fortunately I'd checked in on The Outlawz Wednesday Sketch this morning and after perusing my Graphic 45 papers, I went to town. This isn't the first time their sketch saved my butt and I'm pretty sure it won't be the last. YAY!
And I did say this was a DOUBLE release, didn't I? Just look at this new little cutie. Sweet Summer Sprite with Watermelon. She is as precious as can be! Unfortunately I'm still battling the cold I caught on my trip and was unable to color her up but you can see wonderful inspiration from the Showcase Team in the Showcase post. You can find her in both shops below.
But wait. Who's this?
The Summer Sprite with Ice Cream Cone is a BONUS OFFER (BOGO - Buy One Get One FREE - deal) at AuroraWings.com for one week only (April 12 through April 18, 2018). After that period, the ice cream cone version will be an exclusive, only available at AuroraWings.com digi shop.
Click on the links below to go to the BOGO SPECIALS!
And gee, it wouldn't be a New Release Showcase without a Coupon, would it?
Here ya go!
I'm entering this in the DL.Art April Linky Challenge, Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #79 AG, TTRCD Apr 10-16 AG, Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #228 AG, QKR Stampede #290 AG, Crafty Hazelnut's April Patterned Paper Challenge, the Corrosive Challenge #4 April AG, Inspiration Destination #148 AG, Crafting from the Heart #201 AG, Crafty Cardmakers #209 Water, {Pin}spirational Anniversary challenge #213 AG and A Perfect Time to Craft #04 AG.
Beautiful card, lovely image & great use of sketch. Thanks for sharing with us today over at LPCF
ReplyDeleteWow, loving the colours you have used and that red hair is awesome x
ReplyDeleteHey there fairy godmother!! Awesome name selection, i love the meaning behind marisol name. So jealous when you got her first lol. Gws soon sweetie!! Your card and colouring is amazing as always. The G45 and the sketch really perfect and match with her love love love!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, love your card , the sketch is perfect as is the paper choice, I had to ask Mitzi the meaning of the name when we got our digis, it is so beautiful. Colouring is amazing. X
ReplyDeleteFabulous coloring, Donna! Thanks for playing at QKR Stampede this week and good luck.
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A beautifully coloured mermaid. Thank you for sharing your lovely work with us at QKR Stampede.
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What an amazing coloring job you've done here, Donna! Marisol looks absolutely stunning in natural aquatic colors of the fish and coral - I can't get my eyes off her! And thank you so much for being the one that gave Marisol her beautiful name. Hope you can get rid of the cold soon. Thank you so much for creating this breathtaking inspiration for today's new release showcase at AWSB. Mitzi xxx
ReplyDeleteSo baeutfil Donna, the papers are perfect with your coloring!! Glad the sketch saved you again, LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Donna. Stunning colouring of this wonderful image and such amazing use of the designer papers and elements. Hope you feel better soon!
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What a gorgeous image and so beautifully coloured too. Great design, lovely work.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us over here at "A Perfect Time To Craft" and best of luck with your entry.
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WOW! Awesome colouring and such a stunning background! ;o) Thank you for joining our anniversary challenge at PINspirational and good luck in the draw for one of our 15 prizes ;o))) Happy crafting, Maike
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card :) Thanks for playing along with us for Funday Friday over at Jo's Scrap Shack :)
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I'm speechless, I LOVE your Marisol Mermaid and her background.
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amazing card!
ReplyDeleteWow!! This card is gorgeous!! I love the mermaid image and you have coloured it so beautifully! Thank you for playing along with our Water Challenge at Crafty Cardmakers. x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Donna, love the background you created for her! Thanks for joining us over at Crafty Cardmakers this time!
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Fantastic coloring on fantastic image... as always. Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.
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Oh, this is absolutely gorgeous! I love the way everything looks so textured.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers!
It is so pretty!!
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Simply gorgeousss!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for playing with us at The Corrosive Challenge Blog.
Hope to see you again in the next challenge.
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Gorgeous card Donna thank you for joining us over on
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liiiinda tu sirena, gracias por participar en Corrosive Challenge.
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