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CSS Style Watch: Just Say…. Spahhh

Who doesn’t love a spa day?! A little pampering? Some rest and relaxation? Sounds good to me! When I saw the new Au Natural and Au Natural Extras stamp sets from Clear and Simple stamps, I was immediately in love! These stamps make it so easy and fun to bring…
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Style Watch: DIY Acrylic Overlays

If you are a die hard DIY-er like me, you are constantly seeing things and saying to yourself, ” I can totally make that!” There are even times when it’d be much less expensive for me to go for the store bought version, but even still, there is something about…
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Style Watch: Trendy Tribal Triangles

Well hello there, everyone! It’s been a while since we got a chance to hang out! I’m so happy to be back after a whirlwind wedding month and a fabulous honeymoon! So, howsabout we get this Style Watch party started?!? Fashion trends seem to have taken a turn toward all…
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Chevrons and Florals

I’m a big fan of the theory that items should not match – they should go. This is precisely why,  on several occasions I have had to frustratingly tell my usually fashionable mother, “No, those leopard print shoes do not look good with that leopard print scarf….and that leopard print…
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Partial Die Cuts – Revisited

whoa, ho, ho… say it ain’t so… two posts in a row? So maybe clever rhymes are not my thing – but I’ll tell you what I am pretty good at…getting crafty! And today I’m here to share some more crafty craftiness with you! Back in the day when I…
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Clear and Simple Style Watch: Garden Party Brunch

Spring is here and it’s time to move the party outdoors! With all the baby themed products in the most recent Clear and Simple Stamps release, you may have overlooked some great new additions to the store.  There are several items that are perfect for creating favors and cards well…
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CSS Style Watch: Easter Baskets with Style

Tomorrow is Easter Day and I’m ringing it in a bit early with a fun pair of projects that are perfect for this special holiday. But keep in mind, this project can be easily translated to other Spring and Summertime occasions. Clear and Simple Stamps has a growing collection of…
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DIY Card Base-ics Die

Necessity is the mother of invention. And, wedding planning is the mother of necessity. With only a month or so until our wedding, I’ve had to dial back my crafting spending to, well, zero…and it’s killing me! It seems that with this spending restriction, my wishlist has grown ten-fold with…
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Partial Die Cut Make It Monday

Been a looooooong time since I played along with the Papertrey Ink Make It Monday challenge – and in all honesty, I wasn’t planning on playing along at all UNTIL I happened upon THIS entry into the challenge. To say that I was impressed by Pamela’s creativity would be a…
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CSS Style Watch: Mad for Plaid

Plaid will never lose it’s appeal. Whether it’s tartan plaid during the holidays or bright madras during the Spring, there is always room for a fun, plaid pattern. If you’re a plaid lover like me, then the recently released Create-A-Plaid stamp set is the answer to all your crafting desires.…
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Another quick case: Damask & Florals

Hey there!!!! I’m back – can you believe I’ve actually been able to post each day this week!? Today’s card is another CASE that I made this past weekend. I’ve had this inspiration photo saved on my computer for a really long time and I finally got around to recreating…
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Floral Border Notecard Set

Hello again! It’s been so long since I had a chance to sit down and do some non-wedding related crafting! This past weekend, though, I was able to hang out in my craft room and make a few things. After weeks of being away, though, I had a tough time…
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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.