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

About the Blog

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. 2.18.12

    Crazy cute projects Amber! Keep me out of the drawing, I’m a fellow winner.

  2. 2.18.12

    Your projects are awesome! Your winning card is a knockout – kudos to you for spending time on all those letters.
    Love the bright happy colors of your notecard and pinwheel favor box card too.

  3. 2.18.12

    Your card is amazing!!!!

  4. 2.18.12
    Tona said:

    What an adorable card & gift to go with it. Thanks for sharing.

  5. 2.18.12

    Pinwheel!!! Weeeee!!!! 😀

  6. 2.18.12
    Kris said:

    Wowsers! I love the both! Super colors! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

  7. 2.18.12
    mkayob said:

    Love the way you did the letters , they look super inbossed

  8. 2.18.12

    Amber, big congrats on your WCMD win with your fab card! Love the card and treat container you’ve created for today – they are so cute and fun! As I’m in Ireland please exclude my name from your draw for the wonderful prize package.

  9. 2.18.12
    JaniceA said:

    Congrats on your win and I love both cards. I love the simple images, this is my style, Thank you for sharing.
    modjjjash at yahoo dot com

  10. 2.18.12

    Love your pinwheels! Both the card and the jelly beans with the pinwheel. Great combination and bright cheerful colors. The embossed thank you card is very classy. Love it too!

  11. 2.18.12

    I always love seeing you clean and simple cards… they are a feast for my eyes! Congrats and thanks for sharing.

  12. 2.18.12
    Kristin said:

    Congrats! Your winning card is amazing. I’m also in love with your second card! Gorgeous coloring, and I adore the coordinating treat. Great job!

  13. 2.18.12
    cassie said:

    wow – I’m loving your pinwheel projects! so cute.

  14. 2.18.12
    Gerry said:

    Congratulations! I really love your card. Where do you find the time to do all that you do? You and your talent are amazing!!

  15. 2.18.12
    Mandi said:

    Amazing projects. Thanks for offering the giveaway.

  16. 2.18.12
    Jillwag said:

    you have a fun blog! Lots to look and and read about. I love both your cards–your winning card and the cute Thank you card with the darling little bucket of flowers! Enjoying the cards!

  17. 2.18.12
    Marla said:

    Very cute card! I love the treat box, too.

  18. 2.18.12

    This is so pretty and clean! I love it! i was so excited when I saw you in this issue, congratulations!!! And I love the pinwheels too!
    Lisa

  19. 2.18.12

    I am IN LOVE with your thanks card! so awesome!!!

  20. 2.18.12
    reddbudd said:

    Congrats on your win. Love your project.

  21. 2.18.12
    nanalu45 said:

    You are so very creative. Wish I had just a little dose of that though I try my best Love the project!

  22. 2.18.12

    OH how I’d love those!!!!! And your pinwheels are just adorable!!!

  23. 2.18.12
    polite said:

    Too cute!! Love pinwheels too and like how you portrayed it.

  24. 2.18.12
    sharon g said:

    I love the simplicity of your cards. Nice and pretty.

  25. 2.18.12
    Mindy said:

    Those pinwheels are amazing! I always love your cards and the beautiful ways that you photograph them.

  26. 2.18.12

    First, Congrats on winning the “World Card Making Day Contest”! Second, I love your projects … The card is adorable, and your treat box is super sweet! ;o)

  27. 2.18.12

    i love the way you made the – thanks- card. So cleaver with lots of style.

  28. 2.18.12
    Efrat said:

    as always – love the card. Absolute beauty. Thanks for the chance to win.

  29. 2.18.12
    Kit said:

    The pinwheel project is so cute. Such a colorful yet clean looking combo.

  30. 2.18.12
    Lee said:

    I love pinwheels and your design is the best! thanks for sharing!

  31. 2.18.12

    Card, pinwheel and JELLYBEANS! Yummy all!

  32. 2.18.12
    lnicasio said:

    I loved the card!!! Love the favor idea you did as well! thanks for sharing!

  33. 2.19.12
    Kathy Mc said:

    Amber, your cards are always just delightful. Truly enjoy your blog posts and creations. Can’t believe you glued each letter on your “thanks” cards ~ thought it was an embossing folder. A gal can certainly wish, right? Your pinwheel card & treat holder are adorable. Love the bright colors you chose. Thanks for the chance to win such awesome prizes!

  34. 2.19.12
    Nicole said:

    Love your pinwheel in the jelly beans tooo cute. Your simple & clean design is great. Congrats on winning.

  35. 2.19.12

    You are insane girlfriend, I can’t belive you cut out all those letters on the first card, thought it was an impressionplate… wow.

  36. 2.19.12
    Chunyuan said:

    congrats on your win. Fab card.

  37. 2.19.12
    pynoblem said:

    What a lot of work the thank you card must have been! I absolutely love the pinwheel card and gift! Nice giveaway. Would love to win!

  38. 2.19.12

    Congrats! Both cards are stunning!

  39. 2.19.12
    Amanda said:

    The card w/ the letters all over it is so unique~luv it! But I just adore the pinwheel card & matching treat box w/ pinwheel! Such a wonderful idea:) Thanx so much 4 sharing & 4 the giveaway! ~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com
    Blog: http://www.scrappinangel-amanda.blogspot.com

  40. 2.19.12
    Bhawana said:

    Congratulations Amber for the winning. n true these are such moments when we have sleepless nights. Nice to know a doc with a crafty heart.

    I love all kind of embossing cards, really that give a new look and feature to the card. Thats y thank you card looking stunning.

    do visit me http://ilovecreativity-bhawana.blogspot.com/

    joined this crafty world few months back. And yes would love to win those butterflies :).

  41. 2.19.12
    RachelB said:

    I love the card and the candy favor!

  42. 2.19.12

    I absolutely love your clean and simple style. Congratulations on winning. Love your project today too, I must check out that pinwheel die.

  43. 2.19.12
    NLR said:

    I love your Thanks card! CAS but creative and eye catching! Also love the pinwheels–so much fun! Thanks for sharing!

  44. 2.19.12
    Carmen said:

    Great card idea – I could see where laying all those letters would be tedious, but it turned out great. Also love the pinwheel idea!

  45. 2.19.12

    I love the white on white thank you card! I’m sure adhering those letters was tedious but the result is gorgeous! I also love the big pinwheel! I’m going to google Lil’ Inker Designs as soon as I post this comment. Without fail, I am always introduced to new techniques, products, designers and, of course, beautiful and innovative designs when I visit Damask Love! Thanks!

  46. 2.19.12
    AnitaRex said:

    What a fantastic card that you won with! SO clever and cool! Love your pinwheel card and candy treat today too!

  47. 2.19.12
    SueB said:

    that taglines stamp set has really been calling me lately … it’s high on my wish list! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!

  48. 2.19.12
    Lindasue said:

    Amber. Your cards and others crafts are amazing. I initially found you on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing your genious with us. Congrats!!

  49. 2.19.12
    Svetlana said:

    Great cards! I love pinwheels !
    Svetlana xx

  50. 2.19.12
    Jen W. said:

    Those pinwheels do go perfectly together and that treat box is brilliant!