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How to Make Beaded Bracelets with Elastic

It’s here. Finally. Perhaps the most requested tutorial I’ve ever had: How to Make Beaded Bracelets with Elastic! This tutorial will walk you through EVERYTHING: How to tie a bracelet knot, how to tie a surgeon’s knot, how to measure your bracelet so it’s the right size…and lot’s more. Supplies…
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Easy Last Minute Lollipop Photo Valentines

Valentine’s Day comes at the same time every year, and every year I hustle to make classroom valentine’s for the kiddos! What can I say, I’m a chronic last minute crafter!  The good news is that I have lots of practice coming up with easy last-minute valentine projects like these…
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Make a Ribbon Bookmark Charm

Calling all planner lovers! We all know that half the fun of having a planner or journal is decorating it with stickers, paper clips, bookmarks and more! Well today, we’re going to create the cutest ribbon bookmark for your planner or journal. The best part is that all the supplies…
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DIY Shell Trinket Dish

These days, we’re spending lots of time at home – so I’m bringing the outdoors in! As many of you know, we live in Florida where the weather is always warm and the beaches are calling our name.  Andrew’s parents live on the west coast of Florida …and honestly…that’s where…
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DIY Pom Pom Daisy Tote

Pom poms are always a good idea, but today I’ve managed to make them even better! With the help of a pom pom maker and the Cricut Joy – both available at JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores – this project is easy to make! Prepare to get stopped everywhere you…
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How to Make a Resin Keychain

Crafting with epoxy resin can seem a little intimidating at first, but with Color Pour Resin, it’s actually pretty easy. In this tutorial, you’ll learn the tips and techniques needed to create your own customized monogram resin keychain. This project is incredibly on-trend and will turn your boring keychain into…
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How to Sew a Drawstring Bag

Whether you’re looking to wrap gifts or create a custom travel bag, you are going to love how easy it is to sew your own drawstring bag! For this project I painted some designs onto plain white canvas…but you can also use one of the many fabrics available at JOANN!…
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How to Make a Petal Envelope

It’s easy to make your own petal envelope. The hard part is figuring out “what exactly is a petal envelope?!” Chances are this phrase isn’t part of your everyday vocabulary. After today’s tutorial on how to make a petal envelope, you’ll be asking yourself why you didn’t figure this out…
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About the Blog

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.