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Clear and Simple Stamps: Iphone Fashions

Been a little quiet ’round here, huh!!? Well, you’ll be happy to know that there is A LOT going on behind the scenes of Damask Love and it will all be revealed in the next few weeks! Get excited!!! I know I am!!! Today, I’m popping in with a really…
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CSS Release in Review: DIY Jellybean Sampler

I’ve got a fun one for you today – and if you don’t think it’s fun you’d have to admit that it is pretty yummy. By assembling four of the new Clear and Simple Stamps Cube Box favors, I created this… (Sidenote: I just took a class on Adobe Illustrator…
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Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop: A Sweet Notecard Set

Brace yourself. Welcome to a rather long blog post only rivaled by and even longer tutorial video, which I’ve also including for your viewing pleasure – I’m apologizing in advance! Today’s project is an involved one with several steps. I was inspired by all the mini albums that were included…
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CSS Style Watch: DIY Tile Cocktail Coasters

I am a die-hard foodie and I love to try new foods and beverages. Whenever I’m on vacation, I eat my way through each city I visit. The only downside is the cardio that I have to do to work off all those calories! YUCK! Perhaps this is why I…
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CSS Style Watch: We’re Moving Announcements

Moving is never fun – but who says it can’t be stylish and a little bit creative? One search for “Moving Announcements” and you’ll find a sea of adorable postcard-style stationery. Even though it’s simple enough to notify family and friends of your new address via facebook or email –…
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A DIY Planner Project

Hi there. I’m Amber and I’m have a chronic problem that I’ve dubbed: “Ineverknowwhatthedateis-itis” You’d think that after all those calendars I made earlier this year, I’d have no problem knowing the date. Welp – even with all those calendars around me, I still have the hardest time remembering it.…
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Papertrey Ink June Blog Hop

  It’s been months since I played along with the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop…and today I’m breaking the streak! I was especially inspired by the colors in this month’s blog hop photo – I love the combination of teal blue and yellow and a bit of grey. With these colors…
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A Gift Basket State of Mind

You can pretty much throw anything into a basket and it immediately becomes a gift – well…maybe not ANYTHING, but you know what I mean! I am a big fan of gift baskets as a hostess present, so a few weeks ago when I attended a luncheon at a friend’s…
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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.