Elf Antics Day 12

 Today Mystery asked for help testing the ride on and pull toys.  Looks like Elzabet has the softest ride.  Hmmm... Erf seems to be conspicuously absent.  I wonder what he's up to?

My elves are joining their friends at the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky Party at DL.Art.

Elf Antics Day 11

 "I think this one is defective.  It BITES!"  Ah yes!  Mini Mystery is back too.  Her current position is in quality control.  She may be soon asking for a transfer, though.  Aren't her new boots cute?

Be sure to check out What all of the other elves are doing in the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky Party at DL.Art.

Elf Antics Day 10

Well, as you can see, Feenix is back too, working hard in the Candy Department.  She stopped by to see if Elzabet would like a sample of the latest candy canes.  "Yes, please, and may I have another for later?" she asked.  "Absolutely!  I'll leave these here.  Help yourself."  Obviously, a little late afternoon energy is in order.  Only two weeks until Christmas Eve!

My elves are joining the others at the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky Party at DL.Art.

Elf Antics Day 9

 

Ah, well maybe they're not ALL so cute, Kitty.  This one just popped out of the tree today and even scared Grinchy mouse.  A bunch of these guys hung on my childhood Christmas tree each year.  Is he the stuff from which nightmares are made, or what?  Thought they all were long gone.  Maybe he was sent to make sure Grinchy mouse doesn't steal Christmas.  YIKES!

Not sure he's welcome, but he's joining the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky Challenge at DL.Art anyway.  LOL

Elf Antics Day 8

 So what happened to Day 7?  Well...  Elzabet was in a panic about the large lizard that was delivered to the toy room and called for assistance.  Olivia ran to get Erf (you remember Erf, don't you?) who was know to have a way with animals.  He was not immediately available, hence the missing day here, but apparently he's not only a reindeer whisperer, but quite the lizard wrangler, as well.  Elzabet looks immensely relieved and Olivia looks pretty proud of Erf as he loaded the wagon.  Phew!

I'm back on track, playing in the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky Party at DL.Art.

Elf Antics Day 6

 

Today when Elzabet returned to the toy room she was surprised to find a wagon load of kittens, a big shaggy dog and EEEK! a HUGE lizard!  Yes, she knew Santa did deliver pets on Christmas Eve to some very special children on his list but it is far beyond her pay scale to deal with the care and feeding of pets until the big day, on top of sorting the toys.  Besides, she is also rather terrified of lizards!  Who could possibly have asked for THAT?  Something MUST be DONE!

I'm playing along with the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky party at DL.Art.

Elf Antics Day 5

 Elroy was dispatched immediately to the bedroom shelf of little Coco and Chanel whose bedtime snack attack was sure to land them on Santa's naughty list, without elf intervention.  They were so immersed in sugary goodness, they didn't notice him on the shelf until he leaned over and pointed.  Coco seemed amused and pointed back, but Chanel knew they were caught in the act and immediately dropped her chocolate.  I think Elroy has his work cut out for him with these guys, don't you?

I'm joining in with the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky Party at DL.Art.  Wanna know what elves are really up to during the holiday season?  Come check it out.

Elf Antic Day 4

Elzabet has just received an emergency call from Santa.  Two very tiny little girls were reported to be eating all kinds of treats in BED!  An Elf on the Shelf is requested for immediate dispatch to keep an eye on the offenders or they will for sure end up on the NAUGHTY LIST!  Fortunately, Santa's smallest Elf on the Shelf was ready.  Elzabet explained the mission and Elroy and was excited to volunteer.

Come join the fun at the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky Party at DL.Art.

Elf Antics Day 3

 

Do you remember Olivia?  She seems to be back on duty and has just delivered another wagon of toys.  Hmmm...Elzabet and I think more shelves may be in order, don't you?

My elves and I are joining in the fun at the DL.Art 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky Challenge.

2020 Elf Antics Day 2

To be honest, I have no idea if this is going to publish because although I seem to be able to be writing here, I can't sign into my actual Blogger account and leave comments on anyone else's blog.  Been working at it all day.  Seriously? 

Anyway, I'm trying to join in again with the 8th Annual Elf Antics Linky party at DL.Art.  Elves abound and it's loads of fun so stop by and say "Hi" or join in with elves of your own.

Yes, Elzabet is back with a new outfit but looks rather annoyed that I've again missed Day 1.  She's been stocking the shelves with newly made toys all day, but took a break until I finally got my act together.  Just hangin' on by a thread here, ladies.  We'll see.

April New Release Showcase for AuroraWings

So here we are with a new AuroraWings Showcase, even before our FB Challenge starts next Monday!  Nothing like new images to lift the spirits and I dare say our spirits need some lifting, not to mention the additional time most of us have to take our mind off things and enjoy our hobby.  So YAY!  All of my projects have been colored with Copic markers.

Mitzi's first new image, Peony Bridal Bouquet, expands the gorgeous options for these beautiful flowers. With so many colors to choose from, I know I'll be coloring them again and again.  Since I'd just used the original Peony Bouquet last month, to combine with the new Peony Sprite in rich pinks and reds, I went a with a much more muted palette to make a free standing shaped card to look like an actual bridal bouquet.  It's fussy cut and popped atop a base cut with Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Circles and a ruffle of lace from my stash and only needed a lovely crinkle ribbon bow from DL.Art to finish it off.

I'm entering this in the DL.Art April Linky Challenge AG, the {Pin}spirational Challenge#259, ...

Next up is Peony Corner, another versatile shape with many possibilities for creativity.  Again I went with a palette I'd not used previously and printed it quite small to fit a favor box, using a die from Momenta.  The sentiment and corners are delicate stickers and again, I've used ribbon from DL.Art.

I'm entering this in the Not Just Cards March Challenge, ...

Would you believe there's yet another gorgeous floral image to show?  Isn't this beautiful combination of Spring flowers stunning?  Spring Posy is another image I know I'll be coloring again and again. It's versatility really knows no bounds and pansies come in such a variety of yummy colors.  Here's another 'Thank you' that is supposed to look like the bouquet is being presented in a box that I've done using Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page with corners (remember them?) and scored and folded for dimension.  I filled it with some of the shredded tissue used in my previous pic.

I'm entering this in A Perfect Time to Craft Open April#42020 AG, Simon Says Monday Spring Mood Board, Scor-pal More than one Score Florals April, ...

Now the next image is a personal favorite of mine because Taurus is my sign, (as well as Mitzi's).  Although it's the 2nd sign of the Zodiac, it's the 3rd Mitzi has done in the Zodiac series, along with Gemini and Aries.  But just in case you don't have an earthy, loyal, sensual, determined, strong willed (read stubborn-who, me? ha!) babe in your orbit, Mitzi made a Taurus 2-pack of this lovely so you can color her with or without horns.  ;D  Of course this one I've colored with red hair and California poppies which are currently blooming where we live.

I'm entering this in the LTSCB#132 For the Girls, Morgan's Art World #4 AG, ... 

Here's the softer, gentler version. It's amazing how different this gal looks in another palette, eh? The gorgeous die is by Jeanine's Art and I pulled apart some Recollections flowers and doctored them up with Copics and a gel pen to coordinate with my coloring.  Sentiment on both projects are Small Talk Stickers from Tim Holtz.

I'm entering this in the TTRCD March 31 AG, Coloring in Scrapland March Spring...

All of the above images can easily be accessed using the New Release section HERE on AuroraWings.com and HERE on Etsy.

And how about a coupon, good through the weekend? 

But wait!  There's more!

This lovely image, called A Healing Prayer, is a Gift with Purchase, of any amount, through this weekend.  It will be sent via email from Mitzi, with love, to help you through this stressful time.  Enjoy and be well.

Im entering this in the Papercraft Challenges #56 Pastel Colors, ...

Please visit the AuroraWings Showcase Blog for more beautiful inspiration from my DT sisters and connect with us in the Stamps by Aurora Wings FB Group for inspiration, friendship and support.  xxxx

March New Release Showcase for AuroraWings

We're really on the ball this month, with 3 new Sprites on the AuroraWings Showcase Blog the first week, plus another exciting surprise.  We're gearing up for Spring in the Northern Hemisphere so, of course, our thoughts turned to flowers.  

First of we'll start with Peony Sprite, a flower I ADORE, but have had not much success at growing in my own garden.  That doesn't stop me from having bouquets of these lovelies throughout our house from the Farmer's Market, whenever possible, however.  The hardest part is choosing colors.  So here I decided to add the lovely Peony Bouquet, available HERE, in the Floral Section at AuroraWings.com and HERE on Etsy, to give me more luscious petals in the mix.

Here's a closeup of the combined images.  Peony Bouquet is available in jpg only, but when given a choice, I always opt for png in case I want to merge images.  I've used a Spellbinders Grand Decorative Oval die and Graphic 45 Floral Shop DP.

Here is what the new Peony Sprite digi looks like all by herself.  Still plenty of gorgeous petals to color.

I'm adding this to the DL.Art March Linky Challenge, the Unicorn Challenge Flower Power, ...

Next we have Dogwood Sprite, as sweet as can be and carrying a flowering branch from her tree in bloom.  I decided to keep her as "Springy" as possible with basically white blossoms with just tinges of pink and yellowish green.  She's fussy cut and popped atop a mat that was cut using only the lacey interior of the Spellbinders Venice Lace Designer Series set and using a larger Spellbinder's oval to cut the interior.  The added Dogwood Blossoms were cut with Susan's Garden by Sizzix and the branches from Spellbinder's Ivy Die D-Lites.  The interior of both the die cut and image blooms were done with Prills from USArtQuest.


I"m entering this card in the Outlawz Twisted Thursday AG Challenge, ... 

Finally, we have Agapanthus Sprite, an abundant border flower in our garden, also known as Lily of the Nile.  The flower heads remind me of fireworks and I often use them in arrangements for our party on July 4th along with white hydrangeas and red roses.  I've colored her in the light lavender of the majority of our blooms, as well as the deeper bluish purple of the giant variety. (my favorite!)  What a gorgeous image for a bride or wedding attendant, especially a sweet flower girl.  The lovey die here is from Jeanine's Art.

I'm entering this in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Something Feminine Challenge, the OUtlawz Saturday Paper ala Mode Challenge AG, ...

So are you ready to go shopping?  Don't forget the coupon, available for use in either shop on both new and current images.

All new images can be found in the New Release Section HERE on AuroraWings.com and HERE on Etsy.

But who is this?  Mitzi surprised us with another GWP!  Meet Popcorn Sprite, yours free with a qualifying purchase this weekend after coupon.  Be sure to check out the AW Showcase Blog to see the amazingly creative ways my DT sisters have used this cutie.  I chose buttery goodness and a bit of a pun and drizzled a Viva Pearl Pen in yellow (the best match of all of the goo I have in my stash) over her fluffy kernels to make her irresistibly YUMMY!  I managed to isolate part of her hair and manipulate it behind Popcorn Sprite In my Printmaster Pro program to keep the image, at least, flat (another example of why I choose the png images when they are offered) but I couldn't resist adding 3 blooms that reminded me of popped corn.  Isn't she adorable?  You know you want her, so go!  Mitzi will send the image via email within 24 hours.

I'm entering this in the Outlawz Festive Fridays AG challenge, Creatalicious #182 AG w/ optional Monochrome,   ...

So there you have it!  Another fabulous AuroraWings Showcase that I hope inspires you to color and have fun.  And when you do, be sure to pop over to the Stamps by AuroraWings FB Group and enter our March FB contest for the opportunity to win free images.  New rules allow coloring only and even past projects, so we'd love to see you there.