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Boxed Stationery Set

I can spend 2 hours wandering the aisles of Michael’s Craft Store – easily! It’s nothing for me to spend an entire afternoon traipsing around the store, with no real project in mind. On more than one occasion, I’ve had an employee approach me and say “You’re still here?” I…
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Peek-a-Boo Thank You

When it comes to cute stationery – I have a serious problem. A S.E.R.I.O.U.S P.R.O.B.L.E.M.   I must have at least 25-30 card sets that I have purchased from various stationery stores. When I was a kid, instead of allowance, I would ask my mom to take me to Hallmark…
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Paper Pinwheels (and a bonus!)

 **Today’s a double header – so check out both posts!** — One thing I love about papercrafting is how it brings me back to the kinds of projects I did in elementary school as a kid. I loved art class and I loved that I could be crafty and creative…
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Two Takes on Year of Flowers: Carnations

Me: Welcome to my second post of the day. You: I didn’t know you had two posts today! Me: Oh!? You didn’t!? You: Nope. Me: Well you better get to scrolling and check out my earlier post! You: Well, of course I will! Me: Thanks! That makes me so happy!…
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Go-To Sentiments Challenge

Today I have two – yep TWO posts so make sure you read both for lots of inspiration!   For this post I am showing off my entry into another Papertrey Ink Anniversary contest – Make it Mondays. This week’s challenge is to create a card using sentiments from several…
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Valentine’s Day Floral Card

Today is a gonna be a fun day here at Damask Love!   Not only do I have a Valentine’s project to feature, but I will also be participating in a Papertrey Ink Contest. The prize? Over $700 in PTI product!!!   February marks the anniversary of Papertrey Ink and…
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Valentine Day Project – DIY Felt Roses

 It’s day two of Valentine’s day fun here at my blog! – and it’s a doozy:-)   Yesterday, my post was all about how to make a cute, easy package for yummy Valentine’s Day chocolates. Now that we’ve got the chocolates covered, what better accompaniment than some roses!! Nothing says…
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Valentine Day Project – Treat Bag

Hello, Hello, Hello! Let me start this post off by saying: I am a sucker for holidays….all of them! My goal in life is to figure out how I can put up decorations for President’s Day.   In the meantime – I will stick to the easy holidays. The ones…
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Ladybug Birthday Birthday Card

Today is my boyfriend’s mom’s birthday – so of course a handmade card is in order!   Andrew’s mom is a super creative person and I am sure she will love the card I made for her birthday. Happy Birthday, Cindy!!! I used Papertrey Ink products for most of the card.…
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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.