Make your own planner!
Asleep by 9pm. That’s how we rang in the New Year in this house…and it was wonderful. With a new baby in the house, things were a little different this year. No champagne. No ball drop. No late night partying. Just sleep. Sweet, beautiful sleep. For me the New Year…
Ever since THIS post, I’ve been a little bit obsessed with making things that say “Treat Yo Self.” Fact is, whatever you make…no matter what it is…if it say’s “treat yo self,” it automatically becomes awesome. Well, I take that back. You know that bucket of used syringes at the…
Perhaps the saddest part of pregnancy is that my feet are a little bigger than they were before. This means there is a very real threat that I will have to lay to rest some of my beloved shoes…the most beloved of which are my fancy schmancy Louboutins. I’m still…
Creative folds make this glittery tree treat box.
When I was a kid…like eight years old… I loved putting together gift baskets. Shoulda known then that I’d end up being a crafter, right? Only problem is that when you are eight years old, you don’t have any money to assemble a decent gift basket. Instead, you go around the house…
And then there were three. On Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 12.23am we went from a family of two to a family of three. We were blessed with a smooth and not-so-terrible labor and delivery…and if you can believe it – after about five minutes of pushing, this guy showed…
Letterpress designs for the holidays
You know how much I love good gift packaging and with Christmas right around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to load you up with as many handmade packaging ideas as possible. This little felt tray is really simple way to give handmade goodies to friends and family.…

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.











