Month: March 2011

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Simple Baby Cards

This morning was super productive. I joined Andrew at the gym for a workout and then went home for some early morning crafting. I had about 30 minutes to be creative – which meant I needed to also be very efficient. Efficiency is not my thing. I don’t organize my…
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Bright and Leafy Card

I’m so excited to report that one of my cards is being featured on the Paper Crafts Magazine Blog! Those Paper Crafts girls (and guy:-) are just great and I’m loving that some of my craftiness is associated with their publication! Be sure to take a look at today’s blog…
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Embellish Magazine Color Challenge – Masculine

Masculine cards are the nemesis of crafters everywhere! In most cases, a masculine cards means the following: No lacey doilies No pinks and pretty pastels and NO GLITTER! It hurts me to even type that. The current Embellish Magazine Challenge is all about Masculine cards!   This challenge really made…
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Papertrey Ink Make It Monday #7 & Totally Hues #4

Today I’m sharing one entry for two challenges! The Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge and the Totally Hues Challege #4! My project is inspired by a beautiful book that Andrew’s parents gave me. The book is called Inspirations by Preston Bailey – who is possibly the most talented and amazing…
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Thank You Tree Card

This week has been a whirlwind of card making at Casa de la Damask Love! I sent some cards into the Paper Crafts Magazine Stamping Royalty contest – but somehow one card was left behind:-( This sad little loner missed being shipped out and I just don’t have the energy…
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A Mustache Bash!

I can’t believe it! I’ve made it to 100 followers! (Actually 101, but you know what I mean) I cannot believe that in just a few months of blogging, there are real-world people out there who are interested in my blog! I am so excited and I can’t wait for…
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Noah’s Ark Baby Name Plate

The Blog Hop is still going strong! Click the image to head on over. **** Now – on to today’s project! It must be baby season. Actually – I’m making an executive decision and declaring that right now – it is baby season. Officially.  How else do you explain the…
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Up, Up & Away Flower Vase Card

Looking for the Blog Hop? Just click the image below and head on over for the fun! Now for today’s post! Every blue moon, I get an idea that excites me! Today…there’s a blue moon! Today’s card is uber simple with one feature that I think is one of my…
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Making Rejection Look Good

So, what’s fashionable this season? I know you’ve been wondering… Well, lucky for you, I’ve got my finger on the pulse of everything trendy and wonderful for this season. Pantone’s color of the year is Honeysuckle – a perfect shade for your springtime crafting projects! Gingham is still going strong!…
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Paper Crafts Magazine and Papertrey Ink Challenges

Today’s post is a hefty one, with two cards for two different challenges. First up is the Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge. This week’s challenge is to emboss only a portion of a card. I took this challenge and ran with it! Yesterday, I posted about my recent love…
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For the Love of Thickers

I am loving Thickers right now! Usually, I am a simple sentiment kind of girl when it comes to card making. I prefer, short, clean sentiments that don’t take up a ton of space on the card. Bu then I found Thickers. I’d seen them before but never paid any…
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Gift Card

Today’s project is entitled “Gift Card” but you won’t see anything in a credit-card shape, bearing a  Target logo! Instead, my interpretation is pretty literal: a card that also contains a little gift. The project features a handmade barrette that I crafted after going on a bit of a button-making…
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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.