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Paper Crafts Magazine Card Creations 10 Blog Hop

Hey there!

Long time to see, right? After many weeks of wedding planning and preparation, our Big Day has come and gone — and it was FABULOUS!!!! I’ll be sharing photos and projects from the wedding in a few weeks, but in the meantime, I am back to blogging with a super fun post!

Today, along with 9 other designers, I’m celebrating the 10th issue of Paper Crafts Magazine’s Card Creations issue. I just got my copy in the mail and IT. IS. AWESOMESAUCE.

 If you don’t have a copy yet, today’s blog hop will be the perfect opportunity to jump start your mojo! We’re all creating projects around the theme of “10” to commemorate this special milestone issue.
Before I share my cards for this blog hop, I first have to share one of my cards that is published in Card Creations 10.  It is my favorite of all the ones I have in the issue!!
It took me a while to create this one, but I had so much fun combining the jar stamps with elements from other sets (like PTI’s Background Basics: Gingham for the jar lid) to create a pretty darn cute PB & J pairing!
Now for my “10” themed cards for our little blog hop!
I created these simple baby cards using a really fun technique that is a total throwback to my childhood! Instead of using stamps to create the little footprints and those ten little toesies  – I actually inked up my HAND and “stamped” them onto the card!
To keep the “10” theme going, I printed out a cute poem that I found on the internet – how perfect!!
Here’s a photo of how the hand-inking worked. By inking the outside of my fist, I was able to simulate the look of a footprint! Then – with my pinky finger, I “stamped” 10 little toes! I remember doing this as a kid and it was just as fun to do it now!
*Tip*: Pigment inks work best for this – I use Impress Fresh Inks. I tried with dye inks and the impression was a bit blotchy.

Now before you head off for more ten-spiration (haha – get it?!) – be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win a copy of Card Creations 10! You have until Sunday at Midnight (EST) to leave your comments and I’ll announce a winner on Monday!

5/11/12 at 1:50pm EST UPDATE  – You have until Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 5pm MDT (that’s 8pm EST) to leave your comments! Then I’ll announce the winner!

Off you go to see what the rest of these fabulous ladies have in store for you!

Keep on crafting with these other posts

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Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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  1. 5.11.12
    Jen W. said:

    What a cool idea! Love how it turned out. And the PB&J stamp is adorable!!

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  2. 5.11.12
    kathy/North Carolina said:

    Those are the sweetest baby cards ever! I’m going to have to try that!

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  3. 5.11.12
    Scrappin4kim said:

    Adorable, yes, I remember doing this as kid on the windows too!! So cute, great idea and thanks for the chance to win!

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  4. 5.11.12
    Krista W said:

    Love the hand stamped footprints, thanks for the inspiration.

    Congratulations! Hope you enjoyed the wedding celebrations and got some well deserved rest on the honeymoon.

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  5. 5.11.12
    Teri said:

    Congratulations on your marriage!! I can’t wait to see pictures because I’m sure it was a drop dead gorgeous day!!!
    Love your cards!! Oh the baby ones are sooooo sweet!!!! Adorable!!!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  6. 5.11.12
    shpatel2 said:

    awesome idea!! I love it!

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  7. 5.11.12
    Carol said:

    Congrats on your BIG DAY! And, glad to have you back blogging. Love, love, LOVE the baby feet from your fist!!! Gotta go try it!

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  8. 5.11.12
    Angela said:

    Love love love your PB & J card! Super cute! And I like your idea for making baby feet! I used to do that all the time as a kid on the frosted windows in our car… Brought back a fun memory!

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  9. 5.11.12
    One Scrappy Gal said:

    Glad to have you back! I remember making those baby foot imprints when I was in school. See you at the hop!

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  10. 5.11.12
    Elise C. said:

    What a cute idea with the peanut butter and jelly jars! And the baby card is so cute! Congrats on your Big Day!!

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  11. 5.11.12
    Bethany said:

    You are very creative Amber! I love the PB & J card! Very cute and sweet. Have a nice weekend 🙂

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  12. 5.11.12
    cassie said:

    Congrats on your wedding!
    Please please pick me- I REALLY want this issue 🙂

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  13. 5.11.12
    Marie / Legojenta said:

    Such cute baby cards! TFS =)

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  14. 5.11.12
    Tanja said:

    Great cards, good idea with the hand “feet”.

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  15. 5.11.12
    Lin said:

    Darling! Congrats on your wedding and on your being featured – you’re having a great month!

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  16. 5.11.12
    Jeanette M. said:

    Congrats on your wedding and your cards in the magazine!
    I love those baby cards!! I remember doing that too, but never thought about it for a card – what a great idea. And that poem inside is perfect for it.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  17. 5.11.12
    Renita Y in Pgh said:

    Congratulations on your marriage, Amber! I was just thinking about you the other day hoping that everything was going well for you. I’m so glad to here that it has! Enjoy the newlywed glow!!!

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  18. 5.11.12
    gssfam said:

    That is such a COOL technique! Love the little poem inside too!

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  19. 5.11.12
    Betty said:

    Love the pb and j card! Thanks for sharing how you made the baby card!!! Great idea!!

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  20. 5.11.12
    Gerdine said:

    Thank you for this tutorial. Great effect and cute cards!

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  21. 5.11.12
    Vicky said:

    Whoa! what a FABulous stamping technique! tfs and so love all your cards 🙂

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  22. 5.11.12
    Piali said:

    Sweet cards Amber!!!
    Love how you did the baby footprints….in my home country, the eastern part of India, we used to make God footprints on the floor for a fesitval in the same way you did it…just brought back the memories.

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  23. 5.11.12
    calamity jane said:

    Amber, you never cease to amaze me!! These are adorable!!!

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  24. 5.11.12
    Katherine said:

    I LOVE that PB & J card! What a cute bunch of cards you made! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  25. 5.11.12
    Emily Branch said:

    You are always SUPER duper creative!! How cute is this idea!! FABULOUS!! Can’t wait to see photos from your special day!!! Enjoy the newlywed days–don’t let them pass by too quickly! 🙂

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  26. 5.11.12
    Cindy H. said:

    Congratulations on your marriage! I’m sure it was gorgeous and I look forward to seeing pictures. Love the PB&J card – very creative and I love this adorable baby card also very creative! You’ve been missed!

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  27. 5.11.12
    Miriam Prantner said:

    Love this! Totally can’t tell that’s a handprint. So sweet and I love the little poem on the inside!

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  28. 5.11.12
    Deirdre said:

    Genius… what a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. 5.11.12
    fishydesign said:

    Grats on your big day! I remember I used to do this on the window and the toes with my big thumb and other fingers 🙂

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  30. 5.11.12
    Linda Callahan said:

    Love pb & j and your card is wonderful! Also love the sweet feet 🙂

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  31. 5.11.12
    Laura Williams said:

    welcome back, and congratulations on your marriage!!!! that pb and j card is DARRRRRRLING!!!! love it!! 🙂

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  32. 5.11.12
    Mom to Deanna said:

    Aww, how cute are those feet! Such a good idea. Thanks for a chance to win also!

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  33. 5.11.12
    tampatha said:

    These are fabulous! I love that anniversary card! What a great idea. the baby cards are so cute.

    **congrats on your wonderful wedding** 🙂

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  34. 5.11.12
    Jingle said:

    Super cute cards and only you would manage to coordinate your nail polish with the ink color that you would be getting all over your hands! 🙂

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  35. 5.11.12
    Sue D said:

    Very cute baby footprint cards and love the PB and J card.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  36. 5.11.12
    Basement Stamper said:

    I adore your PB & J card, but man, I love that baby card and how you created it!! Definitely need to try that!

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  37. 5.11.12
    {VICKI} said:

    These are the Cutest baby cards
    Thanks soooooooooo much for sharing!

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  38. 5.11.12
    Missy said:

    Super sweet cards!

    -Missy
    http://tangledwebsoftangwen.blogspot.com/

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  39. 5.11.12
    Virginia L. said:

    What a treat to see your baby card. CONGRATS on your marriage BTW. That hand prints are ingenious!Thanks for sharing your amazing card today!

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  40. 5.11.12
    Diana N. said:

    I’d forgotten about making footprints with your fist. I’ve done that before with my students.

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  41. 5.11.12
    Heather said:

    love your cards! So creative!

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  42. 5.11.12
    Carmen Nuland said:

    I love your baby card – what an ingenious idea! No stamp needed LOL!

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  43. 5.11.12
    DonnaSue said:

    I remember doing this years ago–lol! Nice idea!

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  44. 5.11.12
    raquelmason.stampinup.net said:

    How clever to stamp your hand as a foot print. Thanks for a chance to win the magazine.

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  45. 5.11.12
    marylouh said:

    Love the little feet. You would never know that they weren’t stamped from “real” feet. thanks for the instructions on how to do it.

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  46. 5.11.12
    mtscrapgal said:

    Thanks for showing us the footprints trick. I love the PB & J card–so cute. Thanks

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  47. 5.11.12
    pamselinski said:

    Well all the cards are cute but those baby cards to die for.

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  48. 5.11.12
    Jen Cuthbertson said:

    Oh, yes! We used to do that on foggy windows in elementary school! Fun!

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  49. 5.11.12
    onecraftymama said:

    I LOVED doing this as a kid…and I still do it on fogged-up mirrors 😉 Must try it in ink!

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  50. 5.11.12
    Tricia said:

    Amber, your baby cards are adorable!

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