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Behind The Scenes
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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…
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Fabric
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How to Sew a Tee Shirt!

See that tee I’m wearing. Yep. I made it. And it’s way easier to sew a tee shirt than you think! I’m rounding up all the tips you need to learn how to sew a tee shirt. Keep scrolling and let’s get started! STEP 1: Buy the fabric The best…
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Printables
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Halloween Lunch Box Ideas with Canon

Sure, Halloween means lots of candy and treats…but what about getting creative with some printbale Halloween lunch box ideas for yourself or your kiddos? I’m breaking out my Canon PIXMA TS6420 printer to use Halloween printables to create a cute Halloween themed lunch. Recently, the Canon PIXMA TS6420 has been…
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DIY
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DIY Photo Memory Matching Game

We’re all guilty of it. We take photos with our phone and the photos stay on our phone. There’s nothing wrong with using your phone as a mobile photo album, but with this project, I’m giving you the perfect excuse to print them out!  Remember the game of Memory that…
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Paper
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How to make a Composition Notebook Cover

Whether you’re prepping to head back to the classroom or you just love pretty stationery supplies, this tutorial is exactly what you need! You’ll love how easily you can create a composition notebook cover using your Canon PIXMA printer and a few basic crafting supplies. During the back to school…
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DIY
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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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Decor
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DIY Cricut Joy Wall Art

Perhaps the most popular DIY I’ve ever shared on Instagram! After posting THIS high paced tutorial, I got a TON of questions about what materials, tools and which SVG file I used to create this stunning wall art. I wish I could take credit for it, but truth is, this…
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DIY
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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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Decor
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How to Make a Paper Monstera Plant

The other day I wandered the aisles of JOANN to see what would inspire me. I ended up in the paint section and picked up a few basics. I had an idea in my head but I wasn’t completely sure if it would work out. I wanted to make a…
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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.