Month: January 2013

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CASE-Study: Springtime Quatrefoil Stationery

All month, I’ve been hanging out with the girls of CASE Study Blog. We’ve been revisiting a few of my projects and creating crafty goodies inspired by each one. Today is my last day with them and I’m going out in a shower of springtimey hues. I fully intend to…
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A Birthday Blog Hop for Julie Ebersole (Free Download)

  There are envelopes…and then there are ENVELOPES! Today, I’m talking about ENVELOPES!  As someone who loves to create stationery, I typically restrict myself to a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2″ canvas.  Well today, I’m breaking that rule! What better way to say Happy Birthday to my blog friend (and…
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Style Watch: A Little Box of Love

Every once in a while I’ll say something like, “I love your more than donuts,” or “I love you more than mac & cheese.” If I ever say this to you, then I must really really really love you. My penchant for donuts and mac & cheese is unparalleled…and yes,…
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Introducing: New Product from Paper Smooches

  I love watching brands grow. As I work to expand the Damask Love brand, I am inspired to see other blog friends grow their own companies. This is how I feel about Paper Smooches! It is so exciting to watch this brand expand into a wonderfully curated collection of…
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CASE STUDY: Map Inspired Stationery

      It’s rare that you’ll find me creating anything with a vintage feel. That’s just not my go-to aesthetic. When CASE Study invited me to revisit an old project and create something new, I was inspired to reach for some vintage map wrapping paper! The inspiration came from…
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Conversation Pins with Lifestyle Crafts

My mission for a candy free Valentine’s Day continues! Even though, in the last few days, I have guzzled more jelly beans that I’d care to admit – I am bound and determined to ONLY share Valentine’s Day projects that are candy free! Today, I’ve got a cute, simple idea…
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Style Watch: Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar

  I told myself that I would make an advent calendar for Christmas. That didn’t happen. It’s not because I’m a slacker or anything (ha!) – it’s really because I’ve decided that advent calendars make a lot more sense for Valentine’s day. (See how I rationalized that…I’m good at coming…
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Clean and Simple Card Class 2: Win Your Spot

I will never tire of the awesomeness that are the Online Card Classes! This time around Kristina Werner, Julie Ebersole, Jennifer McGuire and friends (including me!) are going to uncover the “secret” to minimalistic and fabulous cards. The card you see above is a little sneak peek a the technique I’ll…
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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.