DIY

Share
DIY
143

Style Watch: Cell Phone Charging Stations

No one likes a one-hit wonder…except of course if we’re talking about “Ice Ice Baby” …in which case, we call all agree that one-hit-wonders are awesome. When it comes to spending your money on crafting supplies, one-hit wonders are not nearly as great as that Vanilla Ice song.  It’s always…
Read the Post
Share
DIY
15

Fiskars Fuse Series: Die-cutting Without Letterpress

After a week of Fuse fun, we’ve reached the end of the road! Today is the last day of tutorials using the Fiskars Fuse, and we’re talking about the die-cutting capabilities of this machine. You may have heard me say it before, but I’ll say it again…this machine can cut…
Read the Post
Share
DIY
16

Fiskars Fuse Series: Letterpressing At Home

You made it to Day Three! Thanks for hanging out with me! Today is probably my favorite of the series because we get to talk about letterpress. I’m mildly obsessed with letterpress. I’ve been known to pick up a letterpressed card and just run my hand over it, feeling the…
Read the Post
Share
DIY
21

Style Watch: Gold Embossed Birch Cards

I’m not what you’d call a “tree-hugger” – I could stand to go a bit greener around here, so it’s totally weird and unreasonable that I’ve never carved my name into tree. Why? Because I think the tree probably doesn’t like that too much. I mean, how would you like…
Read the Post
Share
DIY
96

DIY Paper Ribbon Banner

I made that cake. Then it took everything in me to photograph it without taking an itty bitty taste! Thankfully the cake survived and I’m here to share an awesomely simple project with you… If you’re coming to Damask Love via TomKat Studios, I’m super happy to have you. If…
Read the Post
Share
DIY
15

Style Watch: Pretty Packaged Metallic Pencils

All I can say is thank God that my mother made me go to graduate school and get a job, otherwise I’m pretty sure I’d be running amok, spraying graffiti on the sides of buildings. Now, don’t get me wrong…it would be pretty graffiti, but I can’t guarantee that it…
Read the Post
Share
Springtime Quatrefoil Stationery Header
DIY
305

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…
Read the Post
Share
DIY
132

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…
Read the Post
Share
DIY
17

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,…
Read the Post
Share
DIY
900

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…
Read the Post
Share
Valentine's Day Advent Calendar
DIY
102

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…
Read the Post

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.