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Happy Valentine’s Day …You’ve got mail!

Hey there friends…anyone out there still reading this thing? I’ve been gone for a little while…longer than I’d like, but there a wedding to plan and I’m in the thick of it! I wanted to stop in to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day and share a little project I…
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Quatrefoil Revival

I was poking around on the Papertrey Ink Forum the other day and came across a forum member in search of ideas for reviving her use of the PTI Quatrefoil die. The thread made me realize that I’ve really neglected this die and I was immediately inspired to bring it…
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Landscape Inspirational Desk Calendar

I hope you’re not totally over my whole “calendar” thing…because I certainly am not! I’ve been having a blast creating all sorts of custom stamped calendars and each time I give one away, it puts big smile on the recipient’s face! It’s such a great feeling to give away something…
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Cards Using Background Basics: Circles

Modern circles in a stamp set? Yes, Ma’am. I’ll take one. I pulled out Maile Belles Background Basics: Circles to see what would happen…and, well, here’s what happened… Just like most other crafters out there, I’ve got Christmas on the brain, so my first BB: Circles card was created with…
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Quirky Christmas Cards with Hero Arts

You can pretty much add holly and ribbon to anything and it’s instantly holiday-ready!  Today, I’ve got two designs that put my theory to the test. My aunt wanted some Christmas cards that would capture her two loves: coffee and writing! I immediately knew which stamps I would use, but…
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Quick and Easy Die Cut Angel

Every morning I check Facebook – just like every one person on the planet. This morning I was excited to find my card being featured over at the Paper Crafts Magazine blog! It’s a quick and easy holiday card that I made using Modern Basics by Maile Belles – one…
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Make It Monday #31 – Stamped Background

What’s upper Damask Lover! Wanna see another fun, stamped background for this week’s PTI Make It Monday? Oh, you do? Well, let’s get to it. After seeing the MIM challenge, I spent all day Monday stamping my little heart out…and it was a blast. Today’s card is another fun pattern…
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Happy Independence Day!!!

Happy 4th Friends!!! Hope you’re making it a fun and safe one!! Before I gear up for some food and fireworks, I thought I’d share a project …my last red, white an blue one for a while! I went on a little baking rampage earlier this week and in the…
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Strawberry Box Template

Happy Friday, friends! Did you know that tomorrow is National Strawberry Parfait Day? I know, you probably have a huge celebration planned for this noteworthy holiday, right? The only reason I know about tomorrow’s holiday is because of a sign that was hanging up in the Whole Foods Market. Tomorrow,…
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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.