Warm and Fuzzy

Man, I feel like Rip Van Winkle. Like I just woke up

from a long slumber only to find it's Christmas already!!

California is finally getting some much needed rain, 

the Sierra's are filling up with lots of gorgeous snow,

and the chilly temps are making it hard to walk away from the 

space heater under my desk.

I did mange to do some work finally, after being sick for over two months.

I guess the ol' immune system isn't what it used to be.

The new challenge at Aurora Wings is

Warm and Fuzzy.

I always loved this adorable image, and it was the first one 

I thought of using for this challenge. 

Have you ever seen baby penguins? They're so chubby and fluffy!!!   

This image is called, 'Baby Penguin in Santa Hat'.

I colored him up using Copics and a google search reference photo.

I never realized they're fluff was so beautiful, going from jet black, 

to the softest of grays, and then pure white. I rouged his cheeks up

a bit since it is so chilly and all.  

I cut out a TH die using grunge board, painted it white, applied

some Dream Weaver crackle paste, and waited. And waited, and waited

for it to start to crack. It took what seemed life forever, and then I added 

a brown wash to accentuate the cracks. I hated it immediately, so I tried a 

red wash. Still wasn't thrilled, but managed to make it work with the help

of some Diamond Dust on the edges.

I popped some ribbon through the hole and hung him

on the tree. Now I want to make more. Lots more!

There are so many perfect images to use at Aurora Wings

that the possibilities are endless. Now that I've got my technique

(sorta) figured out, I may make some as gifts for friends and family.  

  

I hope you'll join us over at Aurora Wings challenge blog

where there is never a shortage of beautiful inspiration and

a fun challenge to spark your creativity.

Merry Christmas, 

Happy Holidays, 

and Season's Greetings!!