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World Card Making Day Blog Hop!

Well hello, hello! Fancy seeing you here!

Today’s I’m so excited to participate in a very big, very fun and very special blog hop! Today, all 20 winners of Paper Crafts Magazine’s World Card Making Day competition are joining forces to offer you lots and lots of crafty inspiration! If you’ve hopped over to my blog from Alyssa Scritchfield’s  – then you’re right on track!

I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I was on the morning that Paper Crafts Magazine announced the 20 winners! I didn’t sleep at all the night before and had an even tougher time getting back to sleep once I saw my name amongst in the winner’s circle!

Just this week, I got to relive the excitement of it all when I received the March/April issue of Paper Crafts, which includes the winning cards!  Would you be interested in getting your hands on a copy of the March/April issue?! Well, all you need to do is hop along and leave comments on the way for your chance to win! But that’s not all that you can win…keep reading for the details!

leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of the March/April issue

Before I spill the beans on the big giveaway, how about I share my projects!
First up, I thought I’d share the card that won…a simple but fun Thank You card, that I absolutely love!
I’d be lying if I said this card came together quickly…it didn’t! Adhering each letter was quite a task – but totally worth it!
Now for my blog hop project – which also falls into the “Thank You” Category. 
For quite a while, I’ve been wanting to pair the pinwheel images from Clear and Simple Stamps with the pinwheel die and sentiments from Lil Inker designs! Today’s blog hop gave me the perfect excuse to do just that.
For the simple little note card, I stamped the pinwheel images from Clear and Simple stamps Taglines set with the bucket image included in the Craft Room stamp set – they are the perfect pair, right?!

For a fun & sweet coordinating treat, I used Lil Inker’s pinwheel die to make an adorable candy favor.  To create this favor, I started out with a clear 4.5″ x 1.5″ Boutique Box available at Denami Design. I used my Crop-a-dile to punch a hole in the lid which allowed me to place a colorful straw into the box. 
Then I filled it up with candies and adhered the pinwheel to the top of the straw. 
To finish it off with some style, I added a vibrant purple ribbon and a little banner where I stamped the perfect sentiment: “Your generosity blows me away!”
So there you have it, another Thank You project from yours truly!
Now for the good stuff…the giveaway.
As I mentioned, one randomly selected commenter will win her own issue of the March/April issue of Paper Crafts Magazine….but hold on….that’s not it! The same randomly selected winner will receive a mini WCMD prize package!
Paper Crafts was so very amazingly generous with this year’s prize package that it’s only fair to pay it forward a bit! So – I’ve selected a few toys to share with one lucky winner! Just leave a comment for your chance to win.
The Fine Print:
  • Since the prize package is rather weighty, I’m only able to send it to those in the U.S.
  • Comments close on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 11:59 PST
  • Winners will be announced on all blogs on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Alrightly! That’s all from me! Here’s a complete list of all the participating blogs in today’s hop – you really don’t want to miss out!!!

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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225 Comments

  1. 2.19.12
    kingstonmama said:

    congrats on your win. Fabulous card. Ann Y.

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  2. 2.19.12
    Bethany Becker said:

    I love the pinwheels. The colors remind me of spring. I also really, really love your thank you card that won. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. 2.19.12
    Angela said:

    Wow, your cards are stunning and I love the pinwheel gift too! How cute! I would love to win a copy of the March April issue! It looks like alot of great ideas will be in it!

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  4. 2.19.12
    lynda said:

    Really cute the way you paired the 2 types of pinwheels. Congrats on winning!

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  5. 2.19.12
    pcm said:

    wow amber! that thank you card was inspired! LOVE IT! congrats!

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  6. 2.19.12
    Robin Gibson said:

    Congrats on your SO well-deserved win! Have LONG been a fan of your clever craftiness! Thanks for such a generous opportunity!

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  7. 2.19.12
    Susan said:

    Love your winning card Amber — congratulations! Your pinwheel card and your pinwheel candy favour are both wonderful. Love the way you’ve used colour in both. Thanks for sharing your creativity and for offering some blog candy too!

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  8. 2.19.12
    Dana Forster said:

    very nice, anyone who receives these thank yous will be blessed. Love the use of the letters,

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  9. 2.19.12
    Elaine said:

    Amber,
    Not a wonder you won, you make amazing cards. Love the way you layered the beans in the box, the colours just pop.

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  10. 2.20.12
    CorinaT said:

    So sad that I am in Canada and don’t have a chance to win your awesome prize. I love your pinwheel candy treat, it’s great!!

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  11. 2.20.12
    charli said:

    lovely work! Congrats and thanks for the chance to share in the goodies!

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  12. 2.20.12
    Karin said:

    Love your thank you card! Awesome!

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  13. 2.20.12
    Carol J said:

    I like the pinwheels.

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  14. 2.20.12
    Wanda said:

    CoNgRaTs on your win! Thank you for my chance to win this prize!

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  15. 2.20.12
    Angela Lemmons said:

    I LOVE the pinwheel projects – they are so happy & colorful!

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  16. 2.21.12
    arlsmom aka Lynda said:

    your card is like WOW…love the contrast of the black letters…thank you for the inspiration@

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  17. 2.21.12
    Shemaine Smith said:

    What a beautiful projects! I was gone all weekend, glad I didn’t miss out!

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  18. 2.21.12
    berryblue said:

    Thank you for a great prize package! I always enjoy the beautiful projects you post on your blog!

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  19. 2.21.12
    postalorphan said:

    The pinwheel card is just too cute!

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  20. 2.21.12
    Patricia said:

    Congrats ! All of your projects are just fab and classy. You inspire me.. Thanks…

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  21. 2.22.12
    Melissa said:

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  22. 2.22.12
    Melissa said:

    Im loving the pinwheel theme!!

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  23. 2.28.12
    corinne said:

    I love the pinwheel card and candy jar. I was blogging along and found your blog. I am so glad I did. Thank you for sharing from a newbie to card making.

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  24. 3.3.12
    maria f. said:

    Haven’t been here for a little while – but your projects are still amazing 😉 LOVE that alpha thanks card. You just rock your ideas.

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