Yes – it is April. Yes – what you are about to see is a Christmas card. No – it is never too early to get started on holiday crafting. No – I do not enjoy staying up all night on December 22nd to finish my Christmas cards and calling…
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Prepare yourself for some serious embossed crafting! I used to be so intimidated by heat embossing – I mean the darn heat tool heats up to like a bajillion degrees?! You could probably make a grilled cheese sandwich with it. Fortunately, I have overcome my fear of heat embossing —…
For today’s projects I am channeling every ounce of Moxiness and every stitch of Fabulousness I have in me! Moxie Fab always has the greatest challenges, and I have finally decided to throw my hat (or better yet – my cards!) in the ring! First up, is my entry into…
As much as I love holidays and as much as I love April Fool’s Day there is no fooling around when it comes to my exciting news for today! I have been waiting…and waiting…and waiting to share this with you and today’s the day! It’s hard for me to express…
This morning was super productive. I joined Andrew at the gym for a workout and then went home for some early morning crafting. I had about 30 minutes to be creative – which meant I needed to also be very efficient. Efficiency is not my thing. I don’t organize my…
I’m so excited to report that one of my cards is being featured on the Paper Crafts Magazine Blog! Those Paper Crafts girls (and guy:-) are just great and I’m loving that some of my craftiness is associated with their publication! Be sure to take a look at today’s blog…
Masculine cards are the nemesis of crafters everywhere! In most cases, a masculine cards means the following: No lacey doilies No pinks and pretty pastels and NO GLITTER! It hurts me to even type that. The current Embellish Magazine Challenge is all about Masculine cards! This challenge really made…
Today I’m sharing one entry for two challenges! The Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge and the Totally Hues Challege #4! My project is inspired by a beautiful book that Andrew’s parents gave me. The book is called Inspirations by Preston Bailey – who is possibly the most talented and amazing…
This week has been a whirlwind of card making at Casa de la Damask Love! I sent some cards into the Paper Crafts Magazine Stamping Royalty contest – but somehow one card was left behind:-( This sad little loner missed being shipped out and I just don’t have the energy…
I can’t believe it! I’ve made it to 100 followers! (Actually 101, but you know what I mean) I cannot believe that in just a few months of blogging, there are real-world people out there who are interested in my blog! I am so excited and I can’t wait for…
The Blog Hop is still going strong! Click the image to head on over. **** Now – on to today’s project! It must be baby season. Actually – I’m making an executive decision and declaring that right now – it is baby season. Officially. How else do you explain the…
Looking for the Blog Hop? Just click the image below and head on over for the fun! Now for today’s post! Every blue moon, I get an idea that excites me! Today…there’s a blue moon! Today’s card is uber simple with one feature that I think is one of my…

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.