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Bloggiversary Week: Competive Crafting

Another day. Another post to celebrate one year of blogging! I’m gonna hijack your attention for a little bit as I pontificate about this whole crazy crafting thing. Really, I’ve got just one question – When did papercrafting become a competitive sport!? When I think about it, I have this…
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Clean and Simple Card Class – Card Sets

Ok – buckle in. This is going to be a long post with lots of photos…but if you hang in there, I think you’ll like it…it’s definitely one of my faves! Today’s Clean and Simple Card Class lesson is all about creating card sets – and if you know me…
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Quatrefoil Revival

I was poking around on the Papertrey Ink Forum the other day and came across a forum member in search of ideas for reviving her use of the PTI Quatrefoil die. The thread made me realize that I’ve really neglected this die and I was immediately inspired to bring it…
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Paper Crafts Magazine Cool Tools Blog Hop

Happy Friday Friends! Today I’m joining forces with 9 other designers to promote the newest issue of Paper Crafts Magazine – Cool Tools for Papercrafters. This issue of Paper Crafts definitely goes down as one of my Top Five Faves! If you haven’t picked up a copy – you really…
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2012 Custom Calendar Recap

Hey there! Today I’ve got all my calendar downloads for you in one place along with some tips for creating your own custom stamped calendars. Let’s get started… Traditional and Modern 11×17 Wall Calendars This calendar is one that I never posted. It’s the same layout as the floral one,…
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Landscape Inspirational Desk Calendar

I hope you’re not totally over my whole “calendar” thing…because I certainly am not! I’ve been having a blast creating all sorts of custom stamped calendars and each time I give one away, it puts big smile on the recipient’s face! It’s such a great feeling to give away something…
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Papertrey Ink – DIY tags from dies

I’m really pushing it by posting another Christmas project today! But – I’m gonna do it anyway.  Matter of fact, I’m gonna do it twice, since I have two holiday projects for you! First up is a tag that I made for the Papertrey Ink Make It Monday Challenge #46.…
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Perforated Note Cards & Card Set Envelope Tutorial

    Brevity has never been my thing…and today’s post is a testament to that! As promised, today I’ve got all the details for making your own card set envelope with just a scoring board (I used Martha Stewart’s) and some scissors! I’ve also got another card set that I…
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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.