Freebie Friday Digi Stamps 4 Joy

Today is the first Friday in May which means it is freebie Friday at Digi Stamps 4 Joy.  Mays image is called Serenity and was drawn by Jen,

This image is available for free from Friday 4th May until Sunday 4th May 2014.How To Download ...... Freebies are ONLY available for downloading in the DS4J SHOP. There is however no reason to be 'afraid' of setting up an account in the shop as it IS free, and is easy, and when you add the image to the cart, and checkout, it WILL be free. There is NO obligation to purchase any other items, and of course next month your account will already be set up! Please pop over to the DS4J challenge blog and see what some of my design team members have made. 

 I would like to share with you the card i made using the Serenity, I hope you like it.
Materials Used.
8" Black card blank
The image is Serenity by DS4J.
I wanted to have a monotone card so i used skin tones and warm grey pens.
Promarkers ivory, blush, oatmeal,sun kissed pink
warm grey 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The decorative papers are from my stash, i would love to remember the brand but i can not for the life of me.They are left over from a scrapbook i made approx 7 years ago, vintage you might say, also proves crafter's never throw any thing away.
The climbing leaves were cut on my Silhouette Cameo, and the flowers are punched out of card by the wood ware retro daisy punch. White card candy by craftwork cards.

Challenges entered.
C.R.A.F.T. challenge blog. Challenge #257 has the theme to make your own embellishments. They have 4 fab sponsors Wags n Whiskers, Sassy Studio Designs, Stitchy bear stamps and LEJ Designs. The design team have made some beautiful cards for inspiration.
Creative Knockouts Challenge. Challenge #35 has the theme flowers galore. They have been sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs. The inspiration by their team is beautiful pop over and share the love.
Hanna and Friends Challenge Blog. Challenge #159 Has the theme your favorite color. Well i have to admit i am a monochrome girl. I love tone on tone and especially black and white, makes me happy.;They have been sponsored by Paper-basics.Lovely work by the team too.
I Love ProMarkers Challenge. The theme is not quite straight. They have left it up to you how you want to interpenetrate the theme. They have 2 sponsors Stitchy Bear Stamps and Marianne Designs. Please pop over and see the beautiful creations the design team have made, being a promarker challenge the Dt like to share coloring tips on their personal blogs.
Twisted Tuesday Challenge. Challenge #75 has the theme of black, white and i other color, which i have chosen to use grey. team member Melina who is challenge hostess lives in Alabama commented on the tornado. I am sure you want to send our crafty love to keep them safe. There are some beautiful cards to give you inspiration go on pop over and take a peek.
Flat Friends Challenge. Challenge #20 has the theme to use die's and punches. There are some beautiful cards made by their design team. The prize is some of  there own digital stamps by Emma Canning.The more people enter the challenge the more prizes you can win. Please go and share the love.
Graph'it Color Challenge. Week 16  has the theme of using some grey. This card is perfect for this challenge. Please go and look at what Nikky and her team have made, just beautiful. If you have not been on this blog there are lots of tips and techniques on using alcohol markers.Great prize to £20 of grah'it products.

Please pop over to the DS4J challenge blog and see what my  talented team mates have made with the Serenity image. Then go to the DS4J store and download the free image you only have 3 days Crafty hugs Until we meet again Julie Ann x