My Creative Journey – Money and all!

For lots of us, the term “financial advisor” feels like it’s reserved for wealthy people. The kind of service you use when you’re planning to buy a yacht or invest thousands of dollars in complicated stocks. Welp, turns out that doesn’t have to be the case, and Facet is changing the conversation around our finances and how we manage them. Before we dive into the nitty gritty of Facet, though…let me tell you a little story. 

Before I started Damask Love, I was working as a child psychologist. I made $45,000 a year in that position, and every month I had to pay a huge chunk of my check toward student loans. There also wasn’t a great prospect of salary increase. It was a frustrating situation (to say the least) and my relationship with my bank account was not the best. I didn’t have the extra cash to do the little fun things I wanted to do, and I often overspent anyway…feeling like there was no way to get out of the rut. 

While I worked as a psychologist, I started a blog as a hobby, but soon that hobby turned into a side hustle. Unlike my full-time job, my side hustle showed some promise for being lucrative in the long run. So I was especially encouraged when I got my first big offer: A yarn company offered me $18,000 for 6 blog posts. I was floored. I didn’t know that kind of money could exist in the world of a crafting blogger. Shortly thereafter, another company (whom I still work with to this day!) offered $36K for a year of various content deliverables. All in all, I quickly learned that I could make more as a blogger than I could as a psychologist…and I was SO passionate about being creative that I decided to give crafting a try.

Early Damask Love! 2014 to be exact. My hair was having a moment and those eyebrows! YEESH!! Although I do miss that blue skirt and gingham top!

The one problem, though, was that I still had that same mindset from when I was working as a psychologist. I had no clue how to best allocate my money now that I was a new business owner. Along with the business came new expenses like supplies, studio space and travel. Also, new practices, like invoices and quarterly tax payments. 

At the time, I figured it all out with the help of family and friends, but it would have been GREAT to have a service like Facet. Facet Wealth is redefining financial planning. It’s approachable, personalized advice with a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (the gold standard in the industry), who offers insights and advice about everything your money touches. Even down to small financial goals like a shopping day with friends or how to budget for more meals out.

One of the projects I created for that first $18K deal!

WHY USE FACET FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING? 

With Facet, you don’t need hundreds of thousands in assets to get started. The minimum assets required to get started with Facet? $0. Also, your CFP® professional will use jargon-free advice for everything money-related in your life and help you execute your most important goals. Maybe you want to shift careers. Maybe you want to buy a car or house. Maybe you want to know the basics of getting started with investment. All of these are realistic goals achievable with your Facet planner. 

Currently, I’m hoping to bring on another employee at Damask Love and, for me, this is the most important topic to discuss with my Facet planner. 

After I saved enough money, I was able to move into my first big studio and take better photos and video!

HOW MUCH DOES FACET COST? 

Facet is offered as a subscription. Just like all the other necessities in your life! Movies & chill, anyone?! Unlike other financial advisors, Facet charges on a quarterly or yearly basis based on client needs…not how much money they have to invest (learn more about Facet’s affordable fixed fee here).

All in all, Facet is a service that works for pretty much anyone, because money touches every part of our lives, right?! So if you’re ready to join the Facet fam, head over now and get 2 months FREE when you sign up at facetwealth.com/damasklove and start making money moves! 

You can also go HERE and HERE to watch two fun videos I created in partnership with Facet! #FacetPartner

These days I’m still in the same studio space and loving every minute of growing Damask Love into a destination for creativity and inspiration!

Keep on crafting with these other posts

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.

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

3,031 Comments

  1. 10.4.25

    Incredible points. Great arguments. Keep up the good work.

  2. 10.4.25

    Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article.

    I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of
    your useful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll
    certainly comeback.

  3. 10.4.25

    I was curious if you ever considered changing the structure of
    your website? Its very well written; I love what youve got
    to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of
    content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot
    of text for only having 1 or 2 images. Maybe you
    could space it out better?

  4. 10.4.25

    Hi there to every body, it’s my first pay a quick visit of this website;
    this blog carries awesome and truly good material for readers.

  5. 10.4.25

    If you would like to get a great deal from this piece of writing then you have to apply these techniques to your won website.

  6. 10.4.25
    89Bet said:

    Link exchange is nothing else however it is simply placing the other
    person’s webpage link on your page at appropriate place and
    other person will also do similar in support of you.

  7. 10.4.25

    MIKIGAMING ✈︎ Game Online Terpercaya dengan Layanan 24 Jam

  8. 10.4.25

    I know this web site presents quality based content and additional stuff, is there any other
    site which presents such things in quality?

  9. 10.4.25
    viagra said:

    Hmm it seems like your site ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I had
    written and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog blogger but I’m still new to everything.
    Do you have any recommendations for newbie blog writers?
    I’d definitely appreciate it.

  10. 10.4.25

    Its like you read my mind! You appear to know a lot about this,
    like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you could do with a few pics to drive the
    message home a little bit, but other than that, this is excellent blog.

    A great read. I’ll definitely be back.

  11. 10.4.25

    멋진 자료 잘 보고 갑니다. https://mycoinwiki.com 확실히 유용하네요.

  12. 10.4.25
    Nature said:

    Hey There. I discovered your weblog using msn. This is an extremely
    smartly written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and
    come back to learn extra of your helpful info. Thanks for the post.
    I’ll certainly return.

  13. 10.4.25

    I have been browsing online more than three hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like
    yours. It is pretty worth enough for me. Personally,
    if all site owners and bloggers made good content as you did,
    the internet will be much more useful than ever before.

  14. 10.4.25

    Menurut pengalaman saya, slot gacor itu biasanya terasa dari awal permainan. Kalau scatter
    cepat muncul dan ada free spin, biasanya permainan bakal gampang kasih jackpot.
    Tapi tetap harus pintar atur modal supaya nggak cepat habis.

  15. 10.4.25

    Hello there, I think your website could possibly
    be having browser compatibility issues. Whenever I look at your
    web site in Safari, it looks fine however, when opening in I.E., it has some overlapping issues.
    I just wanted to provide you with a quick heads up! Besides that, excellent site!

  16. 10.4.25

    An intriguing discussion is definitely worth comment.
    I think that you ought to publish more on this subject matter, it may not be a taboo matter but generally
    folks don’t speak about such issues. To the next!

    All the best!!

  17. 10.4.25

    Good day! Would you mind if I share your blog with my facebook group?
    There’s a lot of folks that I think would really
    appreciate your content. Please let me know.
    Cheers

  18. 10.4.25

    Very good information. Lucky me I discovered your site by chance (stumbleupon).

    I have book-marked it for later!

  19. 10.4.25

    A sports betting section with highly competitive odds is also available,
    but that’s a story for another article.

  20. 10.4.25

    Hi my family member! I want to say that this article is
    awesome, nice written and include almost all vital infos.
    I’d like to see more posts like this .

  21. 10.4.25
    555 WIN said:

    Hi, all the time i used to check blog posts here early in the daylight,
    because i enjoy to learn more and more.

  22. 10.4.25

    Hey there! I know this is kinda off topic but
    I was wondering if you knew where I could locate a captcha plugin for my
    comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having problems finding one?
    Thanks a lot!

  23. 10.4.25

    excellent publish, very informative. I wonder why the opposite experts of this sector
    do not realize this. You must proceed your writing.
    I am confident, you have a great readers’ base already!

  24. 10.4.25

    Parents, fearful оf losing style on lah, solid primary mathematics leads fοr bettеr science understanding аnd tech aspirations.

    Wow, math acts ⅼike the groundwork block օf primary learning, helping
    kids fօr dimensional analysis іn design careers.

    Singapore Sports School balances elite athletic training
    ᴡith rigorous academics, supporting champions
    іn sport and life. Specialised paths ensure versatile scheduling fⲟr competitions
    and studies. Ϝirst-rate centers and training support peak efficiency ɑnd personal development.
    International exposures build durability ɑnd international networks.
    Trainees finish ɑs disciplined leaders, prepared for professional sports οr hіgher education.

    Jurong Pioneer Junior College, established tһrough the thoughtful merger оf Jurong Junior College ɑnd Pioneer Junior College,
    рrovides ɑ progressive and future-oriented education tһat places ɑ special
    focus on China readiness, global company acumen, ɑnd cross-cultural engagement to prepare students f᧐r flourishing іn Asia’s vibrant economic landscape.
    Ꭲhе college’ѕ dual schools aгe outfitted ԝith
    modern, flexible centers including specialized commerce simulation гooms,
    science innovation labs, and arts ateliers, ɑll created to cultivate practical skills, imaginative thinking, аnd interdisciplinary knowing.
    Improving academic programs аre complemented by worldwide collaborations, ѕuch аs joint projects
    ѡith Chinese universities and cultural immersion journeys,
    ѡhich boost trainees’ linguistic efficiency ɑnd global outlook.
    Ꭺ supportive аnd inclusive community environment encourages resilience and
    management development tһrough a large range of co-curricular activities, from entrepreneurship clubs tо sports ցroups
    that promote teamwork ɑnd perseverance. Graduates ⲟf Jurong
    Pioneer Junior College аre incredibly well-prepared for competitive
    professions, embodying tһe worths of care, constant improvement, ɑnd development
    thɑt define the institution’s positive principles.

    Оh dear, minuѕ strong maths dujring Junior College, reɡardless prestigious school kids mіght
    struggle іn next-level calculations, ѕ᧐ cultivate іt immediately leh.

    Hey hey, Singapore moms ɑnd dads, mathematics proves ⲣerhaps the extremely іmportant primary topic,
    encouraging creativity tһrough issue-resolving in groundbreaking professions.

    Mums ɑnd Dads, worry about the disparity hor, maths groundwork іs essential at
    Junior College іn grasping figures, essential in modern digital economy.

    Goodness, no matter іf school rеmains hiɡһ-end, mathematics serves аѕ the critical discipline tο building
    assurance regarding calculations.

    Folks, competitive mode activated lah, solid primary math гesults in improved scientific comprehension ɑs welⅼ as tech dreams.

    Math at A-levels builds endurance fօr marathon study sessions.

    Mums аnd Dads, competitive style օn lah, robust primary maths гesults for superior STEM understanding ρlus tech dreams.

    Oһ, maths serves as the foundation pillar for primary education, assisting children ԝith spatial analysis іn building careers.

    Αlso visit my pɑge singapore junior colleges

  25. 10.4.25

    Hi mates, how is all, and what you desire to say about this piece of writing, in my view its genuinely remarkable in support of me.

  26. 10.4.25

    Hey there! Someone in my Myspace group shared this website
    with us so I came to give it a look. I’m definitely enjoying the information. I’m bookmarking and will be tweeting this to my followers!
    Great blog and excellent design and style.

  27. 10.4.25

    Wow that was strange. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up.
    Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted
    to say excellent blog!

  28. 10.4.25
    13 WIN said:

    Hey! This is kind of off topic but I need some advice from an established blog.
    Is it tough to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal
    but I can figure things out pretty fast. I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where to start.
    Do you have any ideas or suggestions? Many thanks

  29. 10.4.25
    sex said:

    My brother suggested I may like this blog.
    He was totally right. This publish actually made my day. You cann’t imagine just how much time I had spent
    for this information! Thanks!

  30. 10.4.25

    Hello, i think that i saw you visited my blog thus i came to “return the favor”.I’m trying to find things to enhance my site!I
    suppose its ok to use a few of your ideas!!

  31. 10.4.25

    What i don’t realize is actually how you’re no longer actually much more
    well-liked than you might be right now. You’re very intelligent.

    You realize therefore significantly on the subject of this matter, made me personally
    consider it from so many numerous angles. Its like men and women don’t seem to be involved unless it’s something to accomplish with Woman gaga!
    Your own stuffs great. All the time take care of it up!

  32. 10.4.25
    slot88 said:

    This is very attention-grabbing, You’re a very skilled blogger.
    I’ve joined your feed and sit up for in quest of extra of your fantastic post.
    Also, I’ve shared your web site in my social networks

  33. 10.4.25

    Do you mind if I quote a few of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your blog?
    My website is in the very same area of interest as yours and my users would truly benefit
    from some of the information you present here. Please let me know if this alright with
    you. Appreciate it!

  34. 10.4.25

    Hi there just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The text in your content seem to be running off the screen in Firefox.
    I’m not sure if this is a format issue or something to
    do with web browser compatibility but I thought I’d post to let you know.
    The layout look great though! Hope you get the problem fixed soon. Cheers

  35. 10.4.25

    When I originally commented I seem to have clicked the -Notify me
    when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on whenever
    a comment is added I recieve four emails with the exact same comment.

    Perhaps there is an easy method you are able to remove me from that
    service? Thank you!

  36. 10.4.25

    I’m extremely impressed with your writing skills as well as with the layout on your weblog.
    Is this a paid theme or did you customize it yourself? Either way keep
    up the excellent quality writing, it’s rare to see a great blog like this one
    these days.

  37. 10.4.25
    material said:

    hi!,I really like your writing so a lot! share we
    communicate more approximately your article on AOL?
    I need a specialist in this house to resolve my problem.
    May be that is you! Looking ahead to peer you.

  38. 10.4.25

    Whoa! This blog looks exactly like my old one!
    It’s on a totally different subject but it has pretty much the same layout
    and design. Outstanding choice of colors!

  39. 10.4.25

    I always used to read piece of writing in news
    papers but now as I am a user of internet therefore from now I am using net
    for content, thanks to web.

  40. 10.4.25
    pharmacie said:

    Hello, every time i used to check blog posts here early in the break of day, as i love to learn more and more.

  41. 10.4.25

    Hi there! I’m at work surfing around your blog from
    my new iphone! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and
    look forward to all your posts! Keep up the excellent work!

  42. 10.4.25

    Keep on writing, great job!

  43. 10.4.25
    webpage said:

    I’m amazed, I must say. Rarely do I come across a blog that’s both educative and interesting,
    and without a doubt, you have hit the nail on the head.

    The issue is something that not enough men and women are speaking intelligently about.
    I’m very happy that I stumbled across this during my
    search for something concerning this.

  44. 10.4.25

    When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each
    time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment.
    Is there any way you can remove me from that service?
    Bless you!

  45. 10.4.25

    소액결제 현금화 방법 5가지 · 상품권 현금화 (수수료 10-15%)
    · 정보이용료 현금화 (수수료 20-30%) · 콘텐츠이용료 현금화 ·
    게임 아이템 현금화 · 교통카드 충전 현금화

  46. 10.4.25

    It’s fantastic that you are getting ideas from this piece of writing as well as from our dialogue made at this place.

  47. 10.4.25

    I am curious to find out what blog platform you are utilizing?
    I’m experiencing some small security problems with my latest website and I’d like
    to find something more safe. Do you have any
    suggestions?

  48. 10.4.25

    Asking questions are really nice thing if you are not
    understanding something fully, except this paragraph provides
    good understanding yet.

  49. 10.4.25

    You really make it appear really easy with your presentation but I
    find this topic to be actually something which I believe I
    might by no means understand. It sort of feels too
    complex and extremely vast for me. I’m taking a look forward on your subsequent put up, I’ll try to
    get the cling of it!

  50. 10.4.25

    It is perfect time to make a few plans for the future and it’s time
    to be happy. I’ve learn this submit and if I may just
    I want to suggest you few interesting things
    or advice. Maybe you could write subsequent articles referring
    to this article. I want to read even more things about it!