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Holiday Spirit: Aurora Wings Challenge #73

Seasons Greetings! Today I have a project for the latest Aurora Wings Challenge which is "Holiday Spirit." I decided to take the theme as a two-fer. Not only is this a holiday card, but the "spirits" are flowing too.

I used the Wine Sprite for my card, and gave her a Merlot look. I colored her with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. Here's a closeup.

I found a lovely paper in my stash from Wild Rose Studio from their Holly Lane collection. For my sentiment, I had some pretty red glitter cardstock from DCWV that I die cut with an old alphabet set from QuicKutz. I also added some sequins from a few different Sparkle Blends from Doodles Paper Playground. The sequins and the sentiment were all glued on with On Point Glue from Imagine.

On my card base, I inked the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink, and then Peeled Paint Distress Ink. After I adhered my background to my base, I added Rock Candy Stickles to the edges. This gave just a touch of sparkle.

So "cheers" to you and yours this holiday season! I've got another post that's gone "live" today, and you can check it out HERE. Please be sure to visit the Aurora Wings Blog to see what the other Design Team Members have created. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!

Comments

DonnaMundinger said…
MMMMmmm, Alison! My kinda way to celebrate the holidays. I can just taste the Cabernet looking at your gorgeous rich coloring of Wine Sprite. Too bad its a bit early for "wine o'clock". The sparkly sentiment is perfect right through to New Year's. Love it! Here's to wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season. xxD
How beautiful! She makes a lovely Merlot, Alison! I love your coloring - the deep reds look so rich and gorgeous. The paper is a pretty complement, and I love the edge treatment you did. Thank you so much for this sweet inspiration for AWCB. Mitzi xxx

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