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A Gift Basket State of Mind

You can pretty much throw anything into a basket and it immediately becomes a gift – well…maybe not ANYTHING, but you know what I mean! I am a big fan of gift baskets as a hostess present, so a few weeks ago when I attended a luncheon at a friend’s…
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CSS Style Watch: Just Say…. Spahhh

Who doesn’t love a spa day?! A little pampering? Some rest and relaxation? Sounds good to me! When I saw the new Au Natural and Au Natural Extras stamp sets from Clear and Simple stamps, I was immediately in love! These stamps make it so easy and fun to bring…
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Style Watch: DIY Acrylic Overlays

If you are a die hard DIY-er like me, you are constantly seeing things and saying to yourself, ” I can totally make that!” There are even times when it’d be much less expensive for me to go for the store bought version, but even still, there is something about…
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Style Watch: Trendy Tribal Triangles

Well hello there, everyone! It’s been a while since we got a chance to hang out! I’m so happy to be back after a whirlwind wedding month and a fabulous honeymoon! So, howsabout we get this Style Watch party started?!? Fashion trends seem to have taken a turn toward all…
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Chevrons and Florals

I’m a big fan of the theory that items should not match – they should go. This is precisely why,  on several occasions I have had to frustratingly tell my usually fashionable mother, “No, those leopard print shoes do not look good with that leopard print scarf….and that leopard print…
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Partial Die Cuts – Revisited

whoa, ho, ho… say it ain’t so… two posts in a row? So maybe clever rhymes are not my thing – but I’ll tell you what I am pretty good at…getting crafty! And today I’m here to share some more crafty craftiness with you! Back in the day when I…
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Happy Mommy’s Day, Mom!

*tap*tap* Is this thing on? Anyone out there? Bueller? So, it looks like I’m back in action and I’m so happy to revive my little corner of blogland. Today’s post is one that was supposed to go up yesterday – but, ya know – sometimes life get really hectic! And…
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CSS Style Watch: Ric Rac Rainbow

Chevrons are everywhere right now. I can’t remember the last time there was a hotter trend in fashion, home decor and crafting. Personally, I love the modern, bold and graphic look of chevrons. So, it goes without saying that I was extremely excited to see the newly released Ric Rac/Pinking…
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Clear and Simple Style Watch: Garden Party Brunch

Spring is here and it’s time to move the party outdoors! With all the baby themed products in the most recent Clear and Simple Stamps release, you may have overlooked some great new additions to the store.  There are several items that are perfect for creating favors and cards well…
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CSS Style Watch: Easter Baskets with Style

Tomorrow is Easter Day and I’m ringing it in a bit early with a fun pair of projects that are perfect for this special holiday. But keep in mind, this project can be easily translated to other Spring and Summertime occasions. Clear and Simple Stamps has a growing collection of…
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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.