Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Daydream Designs Blog Hop is here!

Join the Fun - It Begins Today!


January 15 –January 19

Welcome to the Daydream Designs BLOG HOP!  We have tons of inspiration for you and lots of FREEBIES and giveaways.  You will visit 10 Dream Team designers’ blogs.  Follow the linked list below to move through the blog hop in order, so you don’t miss one. 

**Three winners will win their choice of THREE FREE SETS**
 from our Daydream Designs Store. 
(Excludes KD-Kits)

 **One winner will win the BIG BLOG HOP CANDY**
(see Diane’s blog for pictures)
 
 **EVERYONE WINS!**

Collect FREE DIGIS as you go!  There will be a free digi waiting on each designer’s blog!
1.       Visit every blog on the list.
2.       Leave a comment saying you were here.
3.       For an extra chance to win, subscribe to our newsletter (Diane’s blog, first stop on the hop).
4.       When you get to the last blog on the list, Jerusha’s blog, you will have the choice to end the hop or continue to Deedee Anderson’s blog to start another round with her team for more prizes and Freebies!  Let’s get started!


If you're in on all the excitement, you should have come here from Gemiel's blog and, when you're done with my blog post, to continue for more excitement, head on over to Jill's blog once you've finished reading mine! If you're not in on the excitement yet, start at Diane's blog and work your way through the list! There is a ton of great inspiration from the DT using Daydream Design's awesome digis and papers!!!

Here is my project!



I've used the Valentine Card Kit to make these adorable mini cards! I cut out some elements of each card front and raised them using mounting squares, I've used pearls as accents as well as stickles and glossy accents on various parts of the cards. I used embroidery floss to make the banner string on the banner card and "antiqued" the edges with my colorbox liquid chalk in chestnut.
I just love the way these cards turned out can can't wait to use them!

Here are the card individually so you can see more of the elements closer up!








I'd like to share with you one of the printable cards from this collection as your "freebie"! Please do not share this free card with anyone, instead direct them to our blog hop, so they can also enjoy all the fun of seeing our creations and all the other free images!


**FREE IMAGE HAS EXPIRED**
However, if you still want it, you can purchase the collection here!





I hope you've enjoyed my post for the blog hop and that you'll continue to Jill's blog for more fun!

Blessings!
~H

48 comments:

Granmargaret said...

Lovely cards. Thank you for your inspiration on this blog hop. Thank you for the free image.

Diane Noble said...

Oh, my goodness, Helen! These are fabulous. Love the hybrid look of using the digi as a starter then adding the real embellishments for a more traditional look. Perfect combinations, each and every one!

kReN said...

Oh my, those mini cards are just fabulous. I enjoyed seeing how so many of the elements in this set could be used. Wonderful work! TFS!

kReN@http://afourthlife.blogspot.com
Come and see what I've done lately and follow me!

Unknown said...

Helen, I was here earlier and got so wrapped up in peering at your mini cards I forgot to comment. They are just adorable, all the little touch's. Embroidery floss makes quite a statement. Blessings
Carole

KT Fit Kitty said...

What a beautiful set of cards - you've been busy! These are fabulous! And I am grateful for the freebie journal card - I love it! Thank you for the fun blog hop - I am enjoying seeing Diane's beautiful designs showcased by her talented DT.

Beth F. said...

Your cards are fabulous! I love each and every one of them!
Beth
Beth's Beauties

Karon said...

WOW - fabulous collection of cards and wonderful papers! TFS

Elizabeth Hart said...

Love your cards - I love all your creativity!

MariLynn said...

Helen, these are gorgeous cards. I can't pick a favorite. They are all great!!!

Marsha said...

What sweet cards. Love the banners. And so excited about the freebie.

Ardilla said...

This catch of card is amazing, love all of them!
Ardilla :)

Ardilla said...

Sorry, I meant batch of cards...

Natalie said...

Helen, these cards are so pretty, love the dimension and the sweet pattern paper and images!! God bless and thanks for the freebie!

Unknown said...

Beautiful display. Thank you for dropping by and sharing your inspirational art with us today.
Blessings,
Carole Robb Bisson
Word Art Wednesday

K. Joy said...

What lovely cards! I especially like the first two cards. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Gail said...

Wow Helen - those are very cool mini cards - thanks for sharing the freebie too - have a hopping good week! Gail DT

Denise Goeldner said...

Oh my goodness such a lovely collection of cards love them all, thanks for the lovely freebie too hugs xx

Karen Letchworth said...

Such lovely cards, Helen. Great job and thanks for being part of the hop and for sharing your lovely art in our challenge.
Blessings,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday

Miesje said...

Wow - you were busy! Those are awesome! Loved the original differences in each of them.

Janet McLaughlin said...

Lovely cards, such great Valentine projects!

Jennifer said...

Ok, I love this set and your incredible array of cards! Beautiful!

Debbie said...

Your cards are all beautiful!!!
I got so excited after going to your other blog that I almost forgot to come back here and comment! :)

Donna Collins said...

What cute cards! Love all of your designs!

Edwina said...

What beautiful cards! I love all of them. Thank you for the digi. Edwina Brown

Betty Benton said...

Fabulous cards -- and thank you for the freebie!

Berina RGA said...

Beautiful cards Helen!!! love all of them.. nice colors... thanks for sharing the freebie :)
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

loulou said...

Wow these cards are totally fabulous. I can't believe you created them from one kit - amazing. Thank you for the wonderful freebie.

D- said...

These are wonderful.
Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs.
D~
DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

Esther Asbury said...

I saw your link on Word Art Wednesday and wanted to pop over and say, "Beautiful Valentine Cards!"

Papercrafting Princess said...

Such a pretty collection. I can tell how much fun you had creating the beautiful cards

Unknown said...

These sweet cards are lovely. Blessings
Carole Robb Bisson

Kathy D. said...

I love how you gave "life" to one dimension card fronts! I like the circle one just because its so different for valentine's day. You might have inspired me to do a similar card!! Thanks for the inspiration.
Kathy D.

Unknown said...

Just hopping by on day 3, Blessings, Carole

SarahGeorge said...

Hi Helen!
Your cards are so beautiful! Perfect for the day! It's so nice to stop by visiting your sweet blog through the blog hop :)

Karen Schroeder said...

Your cards are gorgeous! Thanks for the digital freebie!

Unknown said...

Hopping by on day four. Blessings, Carole

Alljazzed2create said...

OMG. Love all your Valentine cards.. This kit is fabulous. Thank for sharing with us..

Pam

Josie Cox said...

Wow, I can not pick one of your cards as the only best one because they are all great. Thank you for the inspiration.

Alshandra said...

Such awesome cards Helen! I can't pick a favourite - love them all! Elizabeth

Catnip and Kitty Whiskers said...

Beautiful cards!

Ginny B said...

What sweet Valentine cards, Helen! You've gotten ready for the day ahead of time, for sure. :o)

Gemiel said...

Helen, your cards are fabulous!!! Love how you popped up some of the images and added embellishments. It adds so much dimension to the designs. Blessings!

Unknown said...

Hopping by on day 5. Blessings
Carole Robb Bisson

Unknown said...

That set would be a great gift to give someone. Each card is really adorable. Thank you so much for the freebie!

kReN said...

Stopping in on Day 5 to congratulate you on a successful blog hop!

kReN@
http://afourthlife.blogspot.com

Jo Ann said...

Oh wow! What an amazing bunch of cards. Each uniquely wonderful...So glad you linked up with us at Word Art Wednesday this week. We are so blessed with your creativity. Love to encourage you with God's Word in 1 John 3:1 which says, "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God." Have an awesome week.

JO ANN
http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com

Kelly L said...

Wow, Helen, these are really terrific Valentine's. I love them all. I don't think I could choose just one favorite out of the entire bunch. Lovely colors. Love all the hearts of course, and what a great group of cards ... you have a jump on Valentine's Day now. :) Hugs, Kelly

Kathy D. said...

Your card inspired mine!!

http://dunnitagaindesigns.wordpress.com/2014/02/10/for-my-sweet-friend/

Kathy D.