Hey there blog friends! I hope you don’t mind that I had to take a break from my do-over projects! I’ve been knee deep in wedding prep for the last couple of days – making invitations and all sorts of other projects. Our wedding planner has banned me from doing…
Month: January 2012
Today is a big day! Today marks exactly one year since I started blogging and it just so happens that today’s occasion coincides with the Papertrey Ink monthly blog hop – so of course I’m playing along. Before I get to the projects – and boy are there some projects…
Another day. Another post to celebrate one year of blogging! I’m gonna hijack your attention for a little bit as I pontificate about this whole crazy crafting thing. Really, I’ve got just one question – When did papercrafting become a competitive sport!? When I think about it, I have this…
Hi there blog friends! This week (on Wednesday to be exact) will mark one year of Damask Loving! I am so excited that I made it this long. When I started – I wasn’t sure if I could keep it up this long, but here I am – still crafting…
Ok – buckle in. This is going to be a long post with lots of photos…but if you hang in there, I think you’ll like it…it’s definitely one of my faves! Today’s Clean and Simple Card Class lesson is all about creating card sets – and if you know me…
I was poking around on the Papertrey Ink Forum the other day and came across a forum member in search of ideas for reviving her use of the PTI Quatrefoil die. The thread made me realize that I’ve really neglected this die and I was immediately inspired to bring it…
Happy Friday Friends! Today I’m joining forces with 9 other designers to promote the newest issue of Paper Crafts Magazine – Cool Tools for Papercrafters. This issue of Paper Crafts definitely goes down as one of my Top Five Faves! If you haven’t picked up a copy – you really…
Hey there! Today I’ve got all my calendar downloads for you in one place along with some tips for creating your own custom stamped calendars. Let’s get started… Traditional and Modern 11×17 Wall Calendars This calendar is one that I never posted. It’s the same layout as the floral one,…
I hope you’re not totally over my whole “calendar” thing…because I certainly am not! I’ve been having a blast creating all sorts of custom stamped calendars and each time I give one away, it puts big smile on the recipient’s face! It’s such a great feeling to give away something…
So…at this point, I suppose you could just call me the Crazy Calendar Lady. I’ve been making calendars like a lunatic and I’ve even received a few orders to make more!!! Know what that means for you? That means that I’ll be sharing lots of calendars here AND lots of…

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.