Aurora Wings Showcase

There are three Holiday sprites coming out today at Aurora Wings that were previously only available in the Sprites colouring book. But now you can purchase the individual images in the AW stores, and they are all featured in a special showcase HERE at the Aurora Wings Showcase blog. I made a tag with the Sugar Plum Sprite.

I coloured the image with Copics using R80's for the pink. The tag cutout I did on my Cameo. I added some thin ribbons on the present cutouts, and bordered it with string pearls. I used Shabby Pink Frantage on the back layer beneath the image. Below is a close up angled shot of the finished image. Hopefully you can see the Frosted Lace Stickles I used on the parts I thought were meant to be sparkly. I also used a Molotow paint pen for highlights before I applied the Stickles. I used a clear glitter gel pen on her crown.

Make sure you check out all of the amazing other creations that the DT put together for you as inspiration. These are just in time for some last minute cards or tag ideas for Christmas. There are coupon codes for this weekend as well:

Below are all the listings for the new Sprites. Also available are also Hot Cocoa Sprite and Snowflake Sprite:

AW Etsy Links

Hot Cocoa Sprite JPG - https://www.etsy.com/…/hot-cocoa-sprite-aurora-wings-digital

Hot Cocoa Sprite PNG - https://www.etsy.com/…/57…/png-hot-cocoa-sprite-aurora-wings

Sugar Plum Sprite JPG - https://www.etsy.com/…/sugar-plum-sprite-aurora-wings-digit…

Sugar Plum Sprite PNG - https://www.etsy.com/…/5…/png-sugar-plum-sprite-aurora-wings

Snowflake Sprite JPG - https://www.etsy.com/…/snowflake-sprite-aurora-wings-digital

Snowflake Sprite PNG - https://www.etsy.com/…/56…/png-snowflake-sprite-aurora-wings

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AuroraWings.com Links

Hot Cocoa Sprite JPG - https://www.aurorawings.com/…/Hot-Cocoa-Sprite-Digital-Stam…

Hot Cocoa Sprite PNG - https://www.aurorawings.com/…/Hot-Cocoa-Sprite-PNG-Digital-…

Sugar Plum Sprite JPG - https://www.aurorawings.com/…/Sugar-Plum-Sprite-Digital-Sta…

Sugar Plum Sprite PNG - https://www.aurorawings.com/…/Sugar-Plum-Sprite-PNG-Digital…

Snowflake Sprite JPG - https://www.aurorawings.com/…/Snowflake-Sprite-Digital-Stam…

Snowflake Sprite PNG - https://www.aurorawings.com/…/Snowflake-Sprite-PNG-Digital-…

Wildflower Joy

It's Sweet Sunday and I am bringing you another watercolor stamp. These used to intimidate me a bit, and I struggled in the beginning with using the multi-step stamping, but I'm starting to really get the hang of it! This one only took me one try!! That's a record! This one is called "Wildflower Joy". I also used a phrase from the Freehand Border Phrase Set.

I used Ranger Ink for the black because it is waterproof. I stamp the black FIRST, then give it a few minutes to dry before I prep the paper. I prep my watercolour paper (in the Rubbernecker store) beforehand by spraying it a few times and letting it sit for a couple minutes before I stamped. Then I held the stamp down on the paper for about ten seconds before picking it up. It gives the ink time to really settle into the paper before you lift it up. I used three ink colours from Stampin' Up for this: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Daffodil Delight. I put all three on the stamp at once and then spritzed it with some water a few times so the ink was wet and would give me the watercolour look we want with these stamps. 

Make sure you stop by the BLOG to check out the current challenge. It runs for one more week, so don't let time run out! There are $25 and $15 gift certificates up for grabs.

A Successful Marriage

Happy Monday! I'm starting off Rubbernecker Stamps Team 1 week with a simple card just using a sentiment stamp. I have an anniversary coming up so I kept my husband in mind when making this card. Nothing too frilly or girly but I had to add in the hearts cut out (which is a cut file for my Cameo). The stamp is called "Successful Marriage". 

I actually heat embossed Kaleidoscope embossing powder on the hearts cut out, but you can't see it in this picture, or any picture that I took trying to get it to show up. It's a subtle shimmer and no matter how I positioned it in the light, I just could not get it to shine for the camera. Oh, well... You'll have to take my word for it. 😉 The pearl accents are from Stampin' Up, and the other paper is from my stash. I'm really trying to use some of that up because it is overflowing from the drawer I keep it in. 

Tomorrow is the start of another challenge on the BLOG, and our challenge team is going to have some amazing inspiration for you. Make sure you are visiting the blog every other Tuesday to see what the new theme is. You will have a chance to win a $25 or $15 gift certificate for first and second place respectively.