From Inspiration to Creation

Markus and I have a new game that we play. It’s called “magazines.” We love to play magazines. The game goes a little like this: I hold him in my lap and hold a magazine in my hands. He grabs, rips and crumples up the pages. Riveting stuff people. He loves it so bad. The game will go on for as long as I let it. Magazines is the awesomest. There is just one rule. We do not play magazines with momma’s free catalogs. You know? Those catalogs that show up in the mail for absolutely no reason, because you haven’t bought anything at that store in years…and there are some places you’ve never shopped at in your life. Well, I love those catalogs. They are the best. First, they are free and free is my favorite. Next, they are full of inspiration, cool color combinations, great home decor ideas. And did I mention they are free? We don’t play magazine with those treasures. We mostly play magazine with GQ and ESPN. Those are daddy’s magazines. He won’t miss em.

Free catalogs aren’t my only source of inspiration but instead of telling you, just watch…

Well, I guess I have a thing for being inspired by food because I created a really cute iron-on backpack inspired by Ms. Bunnie Cakes, a vegan cupcake shop just minutes from my house. The side of their shop has a huge cupcake mural…so this is what I came up with:

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ClickHEreI’m not sure there could be a better proof of how easy “inspiration to creation” really is. I literally pulled up the cupcake image while I was looking at the mural. Love that!

I’d love to hear about where you find your creative inspiration…and then head over HERE to enter today’s contest where the prize in an iPad mini! What?! What?! I told you that the prizes were major. Today’s contest will open at noon MST and end tomorrow, Friday, April 24 at noon MST.

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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.

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