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My First Blog Award

Happy Monday, everyone! This weekend was a very quiet weekend here at Damask Love…but there was a LOT of business happening behind the scenes. I’m excited to share lots of fun with you today. Without further adieu, here’s my first piece of excitement… I’ve been awarded my very first blog…
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Bowtie Shoe Clips

***Follow @damasklove on Twitter*** *** I love it when I can take a papercrafting idea and transform it into a completely different type of project.   Today’s project is inspired by the many handmade cards that feature beautiful bows. Bows are not really my go-to accent for cardmaking, but I…
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Colorful Cards

About 6 months ago, I found new life in the hobby of papercrafting. I stumbled upon the joy of card making after I needed to make a card for a friend’s wedding. Who knew there were so many techniques and approaches to card making!?   Today’s post is all about…
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Academy Awards Party

I’m not a huge fan of the Academy Awards, but as I’ve mentioned before, I am a sucker for anything that allows me to decorate or throw a party. The Academy Awards definitely meets the criteria for a party/decoration-worthy event.  Today’s post features a couple of projects that I dreamed…
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Boxed Stationery Set

I can spend 2 hours wandering the aisles of Michael’s Craft Store – easily! It’s nothing for me to spend an entire afternoon traipsing around the store, with no real project in mind. On more than one occasion, I’ve had an employee approach me and say “You’re still here?” I…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!

It’s no secret around here that I am a fan of Valentine’s Day!  So before I get to my post for today – I want to wish everyone the lovey-doviest of days full of fun with your loved ones and maybe even 1, 2 or 10 pieces of Valentine’s chocolate. …
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Ribbon Gift Set

It’s all about the presentation.   These are words I live by.   Even the simplest of gifts can be made special if presented in the right way. Papercrafting is the perfect way to customize a gift and I absolutely love creating unique packaging for gifts.   Today I am…
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A Basket of Birthday Wishes

My second post of the day!  If you missed the first, keep on scrolling to check it out!   *** Have you ever read House Beautiful magazine? If not, you should. I love it – and I don’t even own a house. Perhaps they should start a a magazine called…
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Peek-a-Boo Thank You

When it comes to cute stationery – I have a serious problem. A S.E.R.I.O.U.S P.R.O.B.L.E.M.   I must have at least 25-30 card sets that I have purchased from various stationery stores. When I was a kid, instead of allowance, I would ask my mom to take me to Hallmark…
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Paper Pinwheels (and a bonus!)

 **Today’s a double header – so check out both posts!** — One thing I love about papercrafting is how it brings me back to the kinds of projects I did in elementary school as a kid. I loved art class and I loved that I could be crafty and creative…
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Mini Valentine’s Day Treat Bags

**Today’s a double header – so check out both posts!** —   So I thought I was done with Valentine’s Day crafting after last week’s daily Valentine’s projects – but I have just one more little project to share with you…and I do mean “little.”   Remember those treat bags…
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Two Takes on Year of Flowers: Carnations

Me: Welcome to my second post of the day. You: I didn’t know you had two posts today! Me: Oh!? You didn’t!? You: Nope. Me: Well you better get to scrolling and check out my earlier post! You: Well, of course I will! Me: Thanks! That makes me so happy!…
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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.