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’sย ย – 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! ย 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.ย 
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. ย 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.ย 
Then I filled it up with candies and adhered the pinwheel to the top of the straw.ย 
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

About the Blog

Hey, Iโ€™m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. Iโ€™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, Iโ€™ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When Iโ€™m not making stuff or on set, Iโ€™m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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225 Comments

  1. 2.17.12

    I love your pinwheel project! Happened by your bloghop by lucky chance and will be off to explore all ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. 2.17.12
    Simone said:

    Amber your projects are gorgeous! Congratulations on winning! Love that pinwheel!

  3. 2.17.12

    So gorgeous! Congratulations! ๐Ÿ™‚ I’d love to win some crafty goodies. Looks like I’ve got a long, awesome morning ahead of me hop-hop-hopping along!

    -Annie Rose

  4. 2.17.12
    Hussena said:

    All your projects are just gorgeous..i love that cute little pinwheel …thanks for sharing:)

  5. 2.17.12
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  6. 2.17.12
    Robin Ide said:

    Can’t tell you how happy your blog makes me! Your projects are always beautiful, classy and simple-which makes them right up my alley. Thanks for the inspiration and congrats on being chosen!!

  7. 2.17.12
    Natka said:

    Hi Amber! I love to visit your blog and blog hop is the great opportunuty to do it again:P Your Ideas are great!

  8. 2.17.12
    N@ said:

    your thank you card is stunning! and your pinwheels just too cute! congrats for your win

  9. 2.17.12

    These projects are fabulous! The piecing is great, and I’m in awe of the first card, so much work, but it looks fabulous!

  10. 2.17.12
    Tanja said:

    Congrats on your win – your cards are beautiful, love your thank you card idea. I am from Australia so don’t enter me in the draw.

  11. 2.17.12

    Wow — what a card!! You’re right, all that extra work was totally worth it!! It looks great!!

  12. 2.17.12

    Amazing cards! Your winning card was so worth the effort! I love how you put the pinwheels in that cute little pail! Genius!

  13. 2.17.12
    ~amy~ said:

    super fun projects…I love your style!!!

  14. 2.17.12
    coco said:

    Your projects are sweet and charming delights! Congrats, WCMD Champ!

  15. 2.17.12
    Carol said:

    Love your simple and beautiful projects. That pinwheel project is so cute!

  16. 2.17.12
    Shelly said:

    Soooo Cute! I’m casing this one for my own use ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for the chance to win.

  17. 2.17.12

    Ohh I simply love the simplicity of the black and white! And the pinwheel card and gift combo is awesome! Wish I could do something like that lol Great job! [email protected]
    http://michelescraftroom.blogspot.com/

  18. 2.17.12
    Deirdre said:

    Huge congrats to you – love your winning card. Love your pinwheel card and jelly beans too – super idea. Love everything you create. Thanks for the chance to win amazing goodies! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

  19. 2.17.12

    As usual, your projects are just gorgeous! My first reaction is, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Thanks for the generous giveaway!

  20. 2.17.12
    Rochelle said:

    You continue to blow me away Amber! You’ve got “it”!

  21. 2.17.12
    Jamie said:

    Simply fabulous!

  22. 2.17.12

    Congrats on your win!!! Both cards are beautiful – I LOVE those cute pinwheels!!!

    [email protected]
    http://www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com

  23. 2.17.12
    Anne said:

    I like your pinsheel projects. You have given me a good idea for something that I can do for a neighbor.

  24. 2.17.12
    Alex said:

    What a great idea, these are great cards, congrats!

  25. 2.17.12
    Agata said:

    Lovely set! And the winning card is just awesome! Congrats girl!

  26. 2.17.12
    judy said:

    Big congrats, Amber on your WCMD
    win! I love the thank you card!

  27. 2.17.12

    Your cards are great! I love the pinwheels.

  28. 2.17.12
    Angie said:

    Fabulous projects!!!! What a fun pinwheel!!! Cool give-away too!!!!

  29. 2.17.12

    Amber, your projects never cease to AMAZE me!! I always look forward to seeing what you come up with next. Congrats on being a WCMD winner! ๐Ÿ™‚

  30. 2.17.12
    Dawn said:

    As usual – I love everything you do Amber! Beautiful projects!

  31. 2.17.12

    That is adorable!! I LOVE that you used the LID die for your pinwheel!! Super cute!

  32. 2.17.12
    Alicia said:

    I adore that pinwheel in white, so clean and fresh. And that card is stunning!

  33. 2.17.12

    AMBER!!!!!! This project is sweet and amazing just like YOU!!! Thanks so much for sharing this lovely project and for the awesome shout-out to Lil’ Inker Designs!!!
    ~Laura

  34. 2.17.12
    sentsue said:

    I can’t believe you glued all those letters on. Wow. I love the pinwheel and had not seen a die before. Great projects and a well deserved win for you!

  35. 2.17.12
    sanketi said:

    Oh my! that alphabet card is simply awesome!..no wonder it was chosen!.

  36. 2.17.12
    Lizscraps said:

    Congratulations!!! and the winning card is beautiful and you new project eye catching for sure –thanks for the opportunity ๐Ÿ™‚

  37. 2.17.12
    Amrita said:

    such cute projects! really love your thanks card! such a cool idea!

  38. 2.17.12
    Maryu said:

    Two gorgeous cards and jellybeans! And an awesome prize package. thanks for sharing.

  39. 2.17.12

    Both cards are fantastic! I love the simple look of the letters. You have infinite patients to glue them all on one at a time. And the pinwheels are fabulous! So happy!

  40. 2.17.12

    adorable card, amber! congrats on the win! ๐Ÿ™‚

  41. 2.17.12
    Amy said:

    Great card! Love your use of the Lil’ Inker products paired with the CSS stamps!

  42. 2.17.12
    Wikolia said:

    You are so creative with the way you pair things up from different sets all the time. Thanks for the great idea – I have that die but haven’t used it yet. And congrats in the WCMD win!

  43. 2.17.12
    Carrie said:

    Love the Pinwheel, what a wonderful idea! Thanks for the opportunity!

  44. 2.17.12

    You are so creative Amber! I “heart” all your projects. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  45. 2.17.12

    Your cards are beautiful! Congratulations!

  46. 2.17.12
    hellen5 said:

    The thanks card is neat, but I love the pinwheel and card!!!

  47. 2.17.12
    lisa j said:

    Love the card and the candy favor!

  48. 2.17.12
    Lin said:

    Congratulations, Amber! Your WCMD entry was surely a winner – wow! And I love your festive card and pinwheel today, too!

  49. 2.17.12
    Annette said:

    wow your projects are always so amazing…I love the cute little pinwheel…thanks for sharing..

  50. 2.17.12
    Molossus said:

    These are all fabulous projects!