Hello all! Welcome our Victorian Beauties New Release blog hop! Today we have SIX wonderful new digis for you! I have always loved the beauty and elegance of anything Victorian, but with my own special twist! The Victorian Beauties were brought to life for me by artist Gretchen Flores. She did an awesome job turning my concepts into these "beauties"!
What's a hop without prizes and discounts? So here they are!
Buy all six Victorian Beauties for $12.00 using code 06VIC12! That's a HUGE 43% discount!!! But hurry! The sale ends Sunday, August 8th at 11:59 PM PST.
One-half of all proceeds from the sales of the Victorian Beauties will be donated to Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda, California! Please see "Betty's Story" below to hear why this charity is near and dear to her heart.
One-half of all proceeds from the sales of the Victorian Beauties will be donated to Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda, California! Please see "Betty's Story" below to hear why this charity is near and dear to her heart.
Prizes:
Three lucky hoppers will win 2 Victorian Beauties digis of their choice by leaving a comment on each of the blogs in the hop (including here). One of the blogs will be the "secret blog" from which the winners' names will be randomly drawn.
Two lucky hoppers will win 3 Victorian Beauties digis of their choice by leaving a comment on each of the blogs in the hop (including here). One of the blogs will be the "secret blog" from which the winners' names will be randomly drawn.
One lucky hopper will win all 6 Victorian Beauties digis by leaving a comment on each of the blogs in the hop (including here). One of the blogs will be the "secret blog" from which the winner's name will be randomly drawn.
Now, let's meet the Victorian Beauties via our hop!
Here is the order of the hop for you to refer back to in case there is a break along the way (Tip: use Control+Click on the link to open a new window so that you can easily return to this post after reading and commenting.)
Enjoy!!!
Betty's Story
When I gave birth to my youngest son Jude (who is 21 months now), he was premature and had some complications. He was first released to us 9 days after his birth. Two days later he stopped breathing! It was the middle of the night, there was a snow blizzard (we live in the mountains) and the paramedics couldn't get to us fast enough. Thank God my husband has EMT training. He brought Jude back after 3 minutes of CPR.
So back to the NICU it was for us for four weeks until about two days before Christmas. We were just so grateful as a family that we had this little bundle of joy home for Christmas. It was long and trying for us to live in a hotel while Jude was in the NICU. We were too far away from home to keep going back and forth every day, especially with unpredictable weather. Plus, there was no way I was going to leave my baby!
As you can imagine, living in a hotel was expensive as well as difficult. There was a Ronald Mc Donald House nearby, but they were all booked up. We were on the waiting list, but never got in. No worries though! I was happy that they could help so many other families, and sorry that so many needed them. When Jude was born there were 85 babies in the NICU!!! 85!!
There were so many families whose babies didn't make it. It seemed that almost every other day a baby was lost. I counted my blessings that our baby survived.
So, here is the reason for the story about Jude's birth and the trials we faced... I am expecting again, and have already had a few complications. However, all is well and baby is healthy. I know that my baby will be born at the same hospital as Jude, which reminds me of all we nearly lost and how blessed we are. So I want to help by supporting the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda, California.
One half of all proceeds of the sale of the Victorian Beauties digi images will be donated to that Ronald McDonald House. I'm setting a goal of 100 sales of the set of six. Will you help me reach this goal? Thank you so much!!!
Betty's Story
When I gave birth to my youngest son Jude (who is 21 months now), he was premature and had some complications. He was first released to us 9 days after his birth. Two days later he stopped breathing! It was the middle of the night, there was a snow blizzard (we live in the mountains) and the paramedics couldn't get to us fast enough. Thank God my husband has EMT training. He brought Jude back after 3 minutes of CPR.
So back to the NICU it was for us for four weeks until about two days before Christmas. We were just so grateful as a family that we had this little bundle of joy home for Christmas. It was long and trying for us to live in a hotel while Jude was in the NICU. We were too far away from home to keep going back and forth every day, especially with unpredictable weather. Plus, there was no way I was going to leave my baby!
As you can imagine, living in a hotel was expensive as well as difficult. There was a Ronald Mc Donald House nearby, but they were all booked up. We were on the waiting list, but never got in. No worries though! I was happy that they could help so many other families, and sorry that so many needed them. When Jude was born there were 85 babies in the NICU!!! 85!!
There were so many families whose babies didn't make it. It seemed that almost every other day a baby was lost. I counted my blessings that our baby survived.
So, here is the reason for the story about Jude's birth and the trials we faced... I am expecting again, and have already had a few complications. However, all is well and baby is healthy. I know that my baby will be born at the same hospital as Jude, which reminds me of all we nearly lost and how blessed we are. So I want to help by supporting the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda, California.
One half of all proceeds of the sale of the Victorian Beauties digi images will be donated to that Ronald McDonald House. I'm setting a goal of 100 sales of the set of six. Will you help me reach this goal? Thank you so much!!!
31 comments:
What fun, I'm hopping off now, and good luck in reaching the sales target and helping out the Ronald McDonald House (I must admit, I don't know them, I'll be Googling shortly) And congratulations on the upcoming bundle of joy too! :D
Well I was just about to rush off to the hop when I read your piece. Just had to go over and buy all the images to help with your quest. I've been really blessed, my kids never got sick as babies, but I really feel for those who aren't so fortunate. Am going on the hop now, but if I win you can re draw as I already have the set now :D XXX
Well, made it round the hop, but some of the ladies where still in bed (darn time zones!!!) Will call back in on them later :D XXX
Touching story Betty and so glad it was a happy ending for you. My heart goes out to those who were less fortunate. Congratulations on your new addition and what a lovely idea to support Ronald McDonald House. xxD
Nice hop! I couldn't find a post on Lori's blog, not sure if I missed it, will check back later.
Congrats on your pregnancy Betty! I sure hope it'll be as smooth and comfortable as possible! I'm sorry to hear about the ordeal you had to go through, indeed you are very fortunate that everything turned out okay in the end. It's wonderful that you want to give something back, good luck on your fundraising!
Wow! What an amazing idea..
Can't wait to see what everyone has created. These images are wonderful!!!
Whew that was so much fun!!
I think my favorite was Eulanda's Mina.. darling darling card!!!
They are were wonderful though.. hard to pick just one fav.
I can't wait to get my hands on those images :)
Thank you for sharing this story with us, Betty...and conrats on your pregnancy!!! I'm so happy for you! I'm off to hop...I am sure I will be wowed!
Congratualtions on your pregnancy! What an amazing story, Bless Jude and your family. Ronald McDonald house is very good. Off to hop and shop.
Betty, what a wonderful story I'm so glad everything turned out for your family. Your story hit close to home for me. My sisters heart stopped when she was born and we lived in Ronald McDonald house for several months just to be close to her. I will definitely head over to purchase the pack. Lets exceed that goal!
Omgosh, what a story! I'm so glad your beatiful son is well & a happy toddler now. And to be expecting again must be so exciting yet so many fears again. I know how that goes. It seems like with every child I get more worried & anxious. LOL Comes with the territory I suppose! I can't wait to check out the hop and I KNOW you'll be making your goal. What a wonderful cause.
Everyone did such a fabulous job on their creations. Good luck reaching your sales goal!
Wow what a great blog hop Betty!! Everyone did GORGEOUS cards and I'm so proud to be a part of it. Thanks for inviting me! Good luck with all your sales! Hugs!
What a beautiful thing! Thanks for the hop. See ya after a bit.
Super fun Blog Hop. Thanks!!!
What a wonderful cause and wonderful of you to donate half your proceeds! Loved the hop!! Loved all the cards, but Eulanda's was my fav!!
Cheers
Cheri
What a wondeful place to donate $$ to, I have several friends who have had to stay at the RMDH, while their kids were recieving medical treatment... This Blog hop is INCREDIBLE
what a wonderful thing to do and a great way of helping others. The hop was amazing and the images are great
great idea and fantastic images!
What an amazing story and the blessings you had an outcome. Can't wait to see the new digis!
WOO HOO I hopped and loved what I saw!
I just have to say that you have a wonderful team of designers! All so talented and each did such a different creation, this hop sure got the creative juices flowing! Thanks for a great day!
congrats on your pregnancy i hope all go's well..its a fantastic idea to help those who need it and to donated to Ronald McDonald House is wonderfull..thanks for the awesome blog hop the design team did a awesome job...hugz Anita
Fantastic images! I really enjoyed the hop and seeing all of the wonderful cards.
I loved the hop and thank you for sharing that story with us.
I just love these....so cute!
What a great hob that was! Absolutely loved what everyone did with your images. Thanks so much for putting together such a fun time.
Good luck reaching your goal!
Hugs - Jen
well i sumbled across the hop but have had a real great time looking at all the wonderful eye candy so beautiful thanks for the chance to win hugs janet r
Great hop, thanks for all the luscious eye candy :D
Now picking a favourite has been really hard, but I'm going for Creepy Glowbug's Mina card, I simply love the strong black and red bg with Mina in shades of grey and of course that wonderful lace behind the image :D
What a great blog hop, thank you for the days entertainment. Gotta go look at those images. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I think the idea to give to Ronald McDonald house is wonderful. Best wishes.
Love your images.
It is wonderful that you donate to Ronald McDonald House.
Off to the next hop.
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