Dearie Dolls Images- a few of my favorites!
When I first discovered digital images, my go-to site was freedeariedollsdigistamps.blogspot.com
I still find myself returning there often to see what new designs the talented artist, Mary Ellen Smith, has added to her line. She has an Etsy Shop, but also provides many images free, even taking requests from those of us that follow her site when considering new designs. Love them!

The first challenge required the use of dies or punches. I punched the little pink hearts that dressed up the card. The balloons are fussy cut from a plastic file holder. I really like their translucency!

Entered into Cute Card Thursday Challenge – Dies & Punches

     (cutecardthursday.blogspot.com) 

This challenge required that we include an image of a mighty man on the card. I can't image anything more attractive than a chef holding a freshly brewed cup of coffee. I'd be like putty in his hands!

Entered into Open Minded Challenge- Mighty Men

        (open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca)

Spring Crop Day 2- Life is An Adventure
On Day 1 the wecraftcards.com challenges were New Home and Childhood. 
The little girl on the swing was another dearie dollies free digi. The new home image was inspired by a Pinterest card. 

Spring Crop Day 1- Life is An Adventure
I love the group of people I've gotten to know at wecraftcards.com. Several times a year we host a "Crop" with two challenges a day. I always enjoy the creativity of the members and the way they both challenge and encourage me to grow in my paper crafting. On Day 1 the challenges included of this crop, the challenges were Road Trip & Up in the Air 

The motorcycle. a slider card, was also entered into:

Open Minded Crafting Challenge- Mighty Men            

    (open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca)

Fairies and Dots
I love the bright look of this B&W&Red card... and the image from Penny Blacks Fairy Sweet stamp set (from Simon Says) is a favorite!

Entered into:
(Pin)spirational Challenge- Fairies

     (pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com)

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge- Going Dotty

     (simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge)

Frame It challenge
This bright spring card created with an image a set called "Iris Garden" from Beccy’s Place. Once again, I used watercolor pencils, plus yellow flocking adds texture to the iris "beard." 

Entered into:
Simon Says Monday Challenge            

(simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge)

Beccy’s Place May Challenge 

     (beccysplace.blogspot.com)

Challenges May 5 and 6 
I discovered Beccy's Place images when looking for tutorials for making cards and also discovered that this talented artist also draws wonderful images for stamps and digis. (Her site includes dozens and dozens of free digis. Plus some wonderful images that are for purchase. This beautiful Spring image is from one of her sets called "Iris Garden". I used watercolor pencils, plus yellow flocking adds texture to the iris "beards" (I checked. They are called bearded irises because of their fuzzy yellow beards.) I think that my MIL will love it!

I entered this card into the following challenges:

   Beccy’s Place May Challenge

     (https://beccysplace.blogspot.com/)
   Cute Card Thursday “Anything Goes” Challenge

     (cutecardthursday.blogspot.com) 

   Little Miss Muffet “Anything Goes” Challenge
     (littlemissmuffetchallenges.blogspot.com.au)

  Simon Says Wednesday “Hint of Pink” Challenge

     (simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge)

The final card was created for two challenges. The Casual Fridays challenge was to make a Birthday card to celebrate the blogs 6th birthday (it was to include six repeated stamped images.) The AAA challenge required the use of bright colors. I used a Kaleidacolor rainbow ink pad for the sentiment and balloons. Then shaded the ballons with a gray watercolor marker which really makes them pop right off of the page! 

I entered this card into the following challenges: 

    Casual Fridays “Birthday” Challenge            

     (cas-ualfridays.blogspot.com)   

    AAA Cards Bright & Beautiful Challenge   
       (aaacards.blogspot.com)

     

Challenges on May 1-3
     I needed a masculine birthday card this week, so made a card using assorted papers, a favorite Northwoods image. (t is no longer available, but they do have tons of wildlife stamps. Check them out at http://www.northwoodsrubberstamps.com)

   I entered it into the following challenges:

     Artistic Inspirations Color Challenge (Brown and Cream) 
       (artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.com.au)
     Simon Says Monday “Great Outdoors” Challenge         

  (simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge)

I needed a card to encourage a sweet friend. And this floral teacup image, plus a bit of scripture,         was perfect. The first challenge included an inspiration photo that included flowers, and inspirational message (I used scripture) and a Thinking of You sentiment. The second challenge needed to include a faith based or inspirational creation. 

I entered it into the following challenges:

        (Pin)spirational Challenge "Inspiration Photo"
           (pinspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com)
        Open Minded Crafting April Challenge  (Angels & Inspiration)

      (open-mindedcraftingfun.blogspot.ca) 
     Deep Ocean “Anything Goes” Challenge 

      (deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au)

        

The final card uses one of my favorite free digi from whimsiedoodles.blogspot.com.

I entered it into the Simon Says Wednesday “Hint of Pink” Challenge

     (simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge)