Do you like me? Check “yes” or “no.” Remember those notes from grade school? Well, when it comes to the Lil Inker Bow Dies, I am totally checking “yes.” I’ve got a serious crush on these things, and I’ve lusted after them for months! I’ve finally got a complete set in…
Month: December 2012
I’ve never been a big fan of the whole “kill two birds…” saying, it seems so gross and gruesome…but I suppose you could say that’s what I’m doing today, minus the blood and guts! This little card serves two purposes, with one post. Today is my last day as a…
I’m gonna go ahead and apologize ahead of time for my obsession with the Memory Box Piestra Die. I have used this thing so much! Today, I’m continuing with the theme of “Brown Paper Swag” with this set of glittery cards all packaged up in an A2 kraft stationery gift…
Today is gonna be a HUGE day on the blog! I’ve got three posts here…and my very first guest post one another blog! Stay tuned for all the details, which I’ll be sharing a bit later! First up, I have a simple card that I created for my guest designer…
Julie Andrews may be a fan of tying her paper packaging up with string, but I’m going a different route. The combination of sparkly glitter and rustic neutral tones is one of my faves…so I’m sharing some fun “Brown Paper Swag” projects and products with you this week. Today’s “Brown…
You can add holly to anything and it immediately becomes holiday-ready! Check out these cards to see what I mean! Today I have a simple idea that is really fun for personalizing your holiday cards…or better yet, holiday “state”-tionery. Get it. Pretty good, right? I used the Clear & Simple…
I will never complain about busy. In my book, busy is blessed…and the next few weeks are going to be super busy! For the last few days, I have been happily occupied with my assignment as guest design for Avery Elle. This company is a relatively new kid on the…

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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.