Month: February 2011

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Ribbon Gift Set

It’s all about the presentation.   These are words I live by.   Even the simplest of gifts can be made special if presented in the right way. Papercrafting is the perfect way to customize a gift and I absolutely love creating unique packaging for gifts.   Today I am…
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A Basket of Birthday Wishes

My second post of the day!  If you missed the first, keep on scrolling to check it out!   *** Have you ever read House Beautiful magazine? If not, you should. I love it – and I don’t even own a house. Perhaps they should start a a magazine called…
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Peek-a-Boo Thank You

When it comes to cute stationery – I have a serious problem. A S.E.R.I.O.U.S P.R.O.B.L.E.M.   I must have at least 25-30 card sets that I have purchased from various stationery stores. When I was a kid, instead of allowance, I would ask my mom to take me to Hallmark…
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Paper Pinwheels (and a bonus!)

 **Today’s a double header – so check out both posts!** — One thing I love about papercrafting is how it brings me back to the kinds of projects I did in elementary school as a kid. I loved art class and I loved that I could be crafty and creative…
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Mini Valentine’s Day Treat Bags

**Today’s a double header – so check out both posts!** —   So I thought I was done with Valentine’s Day crafting after last week’s daily Valentine’s projects – but I have just one more little project to share with you…and I do mean “little.”   Remember those treat bags…
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Two Takes on Year of Flowers: Carnations

Me: Welcome to my second post of the day. You: I didn’t know you had two posts today! Me: Oh!? You didn’t!? You: Nope. Me: Well you better get to scrolling and check out my earlier post! You: Well, of course I will! Me: Thanks! That makes me so happy!…
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Go-To Sentiments Challenge

Today I have two – yep TWO posts so make sure you read both for lots of inspiration!   For this post I am showing off my entry into another Papertrey Ink Anniversary contest – Make it Mondays. This week’s challenge is to create a card using sentiments from several…
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Valentine’s Day Floral Card

Today is a gonna be a fun day here at Damask Love!   Not only do I have a Valentine’s project to feature, but I will also be participating in a Papertrey Ink Contest. The prize? Over $700 in PTI product!!!   February marks the anniversary of Papertrey Ink and…

About Amber

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.