Monday, November 16, 2015

New Challenge At Aurora Wings


Our new challenge starts today at Aurora Wings with the theme of Anything but Cards.  I had loads of ideas for this challenge, but this garland featuring the new Candy Cane Sprite won out.



Candy Cane Sprite is just one of the 6 new Sprites available ONLY in the new Christmas Sprites Coloring Book  You can see all of the adorable Sprites exclusive to the coloring book on the AW Showcase Blog. Although these 6 new Sprites will not be released as individual digital stamps EVER, you can scan them to your computer to use over and over on cards or other projects as I did here.



Here's a better view of Candy Cane Sprite.  She's colored with Copics with a bit of additional shading with Prismacolor Pencils, fussy cut and mounted on die cut from Joy Crafts.  My original plan was to cut and assemble the bow out of paper until I realized I didn't have enough sheets of appropriate red and white DP. Fortunately I found this gorgeous ribbon in my stash.



I've Stickled the fur of her outfit and applied multiple coats of Diamond Glaze to the peppermint candies and cane.  I figured the shine wouldn't show up once the garland was assembled so I snapped a pic on my messy desk under my Ott light while patiently (HA!) waiting for it all to dry.  Notice the additional print of her on the page.  Actually, there are 4 of her.  My original plan was to fussy cut and layer her for dimension, but I was pleased enough with this first coloring to let it go.  Gotta thank my DT sister Glo for suggesting I use the light pinks and reds to add a bit of shadow to her bows and fur, instead of just greys, as I didn't want to introduce another color to the mix. (Mwah to you!)



Finally, the central figure is flanked by peppermint candy boxes cut with a Stampin'Up die and strung on the red tinsel garland.  My DT sisters and special guest have come up with some amazing projects, so be sure to check out the Challenge Blog for more inspiration.  We can't wait to see what you create.


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12 comments:

  1. WOW Donna! this Christmas garland is just too cute for words, I love how you've added the little peppermint candies boxes and you've coloured Candy Cane Sprite beautifully. Huge Hugz, Lorraine xx

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  2. This is the cutest thing evah! XD Red and white for the holiday season is one of my favorite color combos (not to mention that's the colors of the Japanese flag... LOL), but you really took it to a whole new level with this garland masterpiece, Donna! Your coloring on the Candy Cane Sprite is the closest to what I envisioned for her, if not exactly how I envisioned!! As always, your attention to detail and coloring skills really shine through. I LOVE this so much!!! Thank you so much for this awesome inspiration for our new challenge at Aurora Wings!!

    Mitzi xxx

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  3. Love her fun little peppermint hair ... so very glad you joined us at jingle belles.

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  4. gorgeous make Donna. love the image and how you made the garland :)

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  5. Awesome Don a, she is coloured to perfection and your garland is beautiful x

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  6. She is so sweet, and I love the wonderful garland she adorns. Thanks so much for playing along with us this week at CRAFT Challenge! Hope to see you again soon. Brenda

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  7. Beautiful Christmas decoration, lovely image, thanks for joining in our challenge at Alphabet.

    Pat xx

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  8. oh my gosh, that little candy cane sprite is just waaaaay tooooo cute! what a fun card, plus it's so ♥perfect♥ for our JINGLE BELLES xmas feast!

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  9. Thanks for joining us at CraftyHazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November!
    Monica - GDT

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  10. Only one word for this.............. FABULOUS !!!!! Such a rich red and her hair is amazing, love everything about it. Thanks for joining in with our 'Christmas Candy' challenge at Winter Wonderland this week, and good luck
    Eileen x

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  11. This garland is adorable Donna! I love that image and it's colored beautifully, gorgeous bow too! Thanks for joining us at Alphabet Challenge Blog!
    Tammy x

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  12. Gorgeous garland and great coloring of this cute sprite! :) Thanks for playing along at Creative Fingers! Hope you will join us again! Remember to check back to see if you are one of our winners. And I'm sorry to be late commenting! PS: I got a blogcandy if you wanna join in! ♥ Tindaloo

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Thanks for making my day!