New Release: Mer-Baby

Hi, everyone!!  I'm so excited to share with you today, the new addition to the line of sprite-like mermaids.  Here's the third image in my young mermaid series, "Mer-Baby"!  One of my DT designers, Karina Creawitch was so kind to make a colored sample on a short notice for me.  Thank you, Karina!

Isn't this so beautiful?  The coloring on the mer-baby is warm and soft, the sea shell shaped card is opulently embellished with the beautiful objects from both the sea and the land.  So dreamy and sweet!  You just want to take him home and cuddle, don't you??  You can read more about her creation on her blog here.

"Mer-Baby" digi is available as 1800 x 1800 pixels at 300 dpi JPG file, 6" x 6" or 15.2 x 15.2 cm approximately.  Lots of movement is suggested by the baby's hair and the sea anemone's flowy tentacles.  It is a fun image for anyone who loves mermaids, wee little ones, or all things small and precious.  It's also perfect for a baby shower card or a welcome new baby card.

Available at my Etsy shop here and also at AW digi shop here.

There will be more little mer-tots on the way in the weeks ahead.  Watch for announcements at the Stamps by AruroaWings FB group!

Till next time, happy coloring~!!

Special Presentation Showcase: Marie Antoinette

Hi, friends!!  I've got a treat for you!  This is THE showcase event I've been waiting for to bring to you ever so patiently. LOL  Seriously, all kidding aside, many of my AW Challenge Blog's DT ladies have kindly agreed to come up with gorgeous creations for this showcase.  Without further ado, let us begin~!!

Glo

Don't you just LOVE Glo's take on Marie?  A zombie version, complete with an eyeball on her cupcake.  Delightfully wicked!

Janet

A gorgeous classic look with soft coloring on the image by Janet, with awesome dies in bold colors to compliment.  Black accents provide the perfectly sharp contrast.

Debbie

Debbie keeps your eyes moving on the card from gorgeous lacy edges, pretty flowers in bright colors, dragonflies, and a little sentiment.  The coloring on the image is bright, with yellow and green masterfully complimenting the red.

Lorraine

Classic Rococo elegance by Lorraine!  Opulent and ornate, every touch is so luxurious.  This project is kept airy and feminine by the use of high-key colors. 

Aletha

Rich in the jewel tones of ruby, amethyst, garnet, and emerald, that are the hallmark of Aletha's work.  There's something delightfully old-world about this piece, brought on by the ornate metallic accents.

Karina

Karina's Marie is bright and cheerful.  The colors she used remind us of the marvelous sweet confections enjoyed in the court of Louis XVI.  Just like the sweets, this card is so pretty, fun, and irresistible!

Donna

An iconic Rococo decor color scheme of light blue and white takes center stage in Donna's beautiful creation that cleverly takes the shape of a fan made from hand mirror cuts.  So charming!

Sandra 

Nostalgic beauty of the bygone era is magically captured in soft pink and brown hues on this delicately feminine creation by Sandra.  Perfume bottle, roses, pearls, and lace.  What more could a girl want?


Marie Antoinette digi is available at my Etsy shop here and at the AW digi shop here.
1500 x 2100 pixels at 300 dpi JPG, 5" x 7" or 12.7 x 17.8 cm.
She has been one of the most popular digis in my shops.

Well, I hope you enjoyed seeing this special presentation by the ladies of AW Challenge Blog DT!  I know I have!  Please be so kind and visit everyone's blog (clicking on each lady's name will get you to her blog) if you enjoyed what you saw here today, and leave them lots of love for treating us to such a visual feast!  Don't you just love seeing different takes on a single image?   Yes, we do! *nod nod*

Till next time, happy coloring!

*** Reminder ***
We are down to the final week of our Challenge #4 at the AuroraWings Challenge Blog.  There's still time to create.  Hope you can join us!

Weekend Joint Event with Kit and Clowder

Hi, everyone!  Today is a special day as we have 2 new releases from my new collection of mer-children.  Well, they're basically mermaid with my sprites' faces. :D  For those of us in Northern Hemisphere, it's perfectly seasonal with 'under the sea' theme to cool you off even for a bit.  And if you happen to be in Southern Hemisphere, where temperature is low, who can say no to cute mermaids?  Am I right? :D

Alyce has colored a sample of the new release today "The Gift" for us.

Isn't it cute??   A mer-boy is giving a gift of pearl to a mer-girl, who seems to be delighted.  This is a wonderful image for anyone who love mermaids, but I also think this would make a wonderful engagement card or anniversary card for a couple, don't you agree?

The digi is available at my Etsy shop here.  And also at AW digi shop here.  This digi comes at 1800 x 1500 pixels at 300 dpi, 6" x 5" or 15.2 x 12.7 cm approximately.

Lots of color combinations are possible on these cute mer-kids!  (Might drive you nuts trying to decide.  Haha.)

And if you want a little less challenge (Let's face it.  Two figures mean double the chance of something going wrong.  I know what I'm talking about. LOL), a mermaid-only version of the digi is also available.

"Happy Little Mermaid" is the title of the girl-only version, available here on Etsy, and here at the AW digi shop.  This one comes at 1500 x 2100 pixels at 300 dpi JPG, 5" x 7" or 12.7 x 17.8 cm approximately.

And here's the good part!  They can be purchased at 15% off now through July 20, 2014 (11:59 pm EDT) with a discount code "STUDENTDISC" at both shop locations.  Not only that, the 15% off is good for as many digis you want to buy.  You can get the discount when you buy just one or as many as your wallet allows! :D

Already got the digis?  Well, then, check out a coloring competition that's going on at Kit and Clowder.  You can enter with either one of these two new releases from today.  Have fun coloring.  We'll be selecting 2 winners for $20 AW GC each for even more fun!!   Competition runs through next Sunday, July 20, 2014, so you have plenty of time to enter. :D

But wait!  That's not all!  (Wait a minute...  I'm starting to sound like these people on info-mercials!!)  There's more.  A lot more.

Fun digi giveaways will be continuing at the AW Facebook Group.  Be sure to stop by and play.  Many of these contests run for hours so people in different parts of the world can all have a chance to play.

Here's an awesome giveaway sponsored by Kit and Clowder.

First *join* Stamps by AuroraWings and Kit and Clowder Facebook Groups, then come to AW's Facebook group wall and find this banner pinned at the top of the AW group wall this coming week and comment!!  That's it!  You're entered in a giveaway drawing for a chance to win the Snow Queen Project Craft Class!  How awesome is that?

Alyce also has a new Hair and Skin class available at the website.  Check it out!

Open Call for Designers for AW Showcase Blog

UPDATE (JULY 29, 2014)

*** CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS ***

Designer positions have been filled.  Thank you for your interest.

Hi, everyone!  This is Mitzi here.  I've decided to have an open call for designers for this blog, whose job will be a little different from the DT on the Challenge Blog.  Here's what I need your help with.

• Design a card or other paper product sample for my new release on a relatively short notice (1 to 2 weeks) but no more than 2 times per month
• Time coordinate your own blog (or other social media postings) with the new release of the particular digi
• Spread the word about the digi on any social media you use

My ideal candidate will have the following qualities.

• A fan of AuroraWings digital stamps and love playing with them
• Not involved in too many DT obligations so you have time to create for me and with me
• Not a regular DT member of any digi companies'/artists' showcase/challenge blogs (DT work with private challenge blogs is fine.) except for companies/entities that AW has affiliations with ('Sweet Pea Stamps' and 'Kit & Clowder')
• Love entering challenges and blogging about your craft projects using AW digis
• May not be an advanced crafter/colorist, but creates with passion and joy
• Good at written communications in English (via e-mail, Facebook PM, etc.)
• Experience with designing for blogs (showcase or challenge) helpful, but not required
• Be able to stay with us for a period of 6 months (with option to renew) unless some RL circumstance makes it impossible

Here's what a showcase blog designer, if chosen for the position, will get.

• Your blog badge as a designer for AW Showcase Blog
• Opportunity to play with new release digis BEFORE they are available to the public
• Access to a small, designers-only FB group, where most communications will take place
• Having your sample work featured on AW's Etsy listings with your blog links
• Access to AW digis on demand for personal projects separate from your sample work
• Opportunity to GDT for our Challenge Blog
• First consideration will be given to Showcase Blog Designers when a Challenge Blog DT opening becomes available 

If this is something you'd be interested, please send your e-mail to aurorawingsshowcase(at)aol(dot)com with subject line "Designer Position Application".   Please include the following questions and your answers in your e-mail (copy and paste the following questions and fill out with your answers).  I look forward to hearing from you.  Thank you!!  

*** Questions for the AW Showcase Designer Candidates ***

1. Your name, please.

2. Your blog URL, if you have one.  As for those of you who don't have a blog, please list (with links) where you share your creations.

3.  Are you a member of AuroraWings Facebook Group?

4.  Approximately, how long have you been coloring/crafting with AuroraWings digis?

5.  Please list your current DT obligations, if any.

6.  Please list your past DT obligations, if applicable.

7.  Approximately how many craft projects, on average, do you make in a month?

8.  Any additional information you might want to add about yourself, please feel free to mention here.