You made it to Day Three! Thanks for hanging out with me! Today is probably my favorite of the series because we get to talk about letterpress. I’m mildly obsessed with letterpress. I’ve been known to pick up a letterpressed card and just run my hand over it, feeling the…
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For the last few days, I’ve been in a CHA state of mind. Here’s the lowdown. The Craft & Hobby Association Tradeshow, better known as CHA to all us hip lingo lovers, is a big ol festival of crafts. Hundreds of vendors come together to show off their latest…
Last week I posted a little survey over on the Facebook page asking what you’d like to see in today’s post. A whopping 19 of you replied!!! LOL! The results were neck-and-neck with ten of you voting to see my favorite moments of 2012. So here we go…my top…
I never really understood what people meant when they said “The outpouring of support has been amazing.” Now I understand. In two days, Drawn Together has reached far more people than I initially imagined. Support for this project has come from every corner of this country and has reached outside…
Of all the questions I’ve received from readers, this might just be one of the most popular ones… which tells me something about you guys – ya’ll are just as nosy as I am! And I love it! Before I get this tour going , two things – 1) My…
The day has finally come and I am all sorts of excited to officially launch the new Damask Love. To my old friends and new friends, today’s post is all about this fabulous new site and giving you a grand tour of the place. Let’s talk banners! The old Damask…
Hey everyone! Been a busy week but I just have to pop in to share my excitement. Yesterday, I was able to put a checkmark on my Bucket List…our wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty!!!! After our wedding, many of you awesome followers of Damask Love sent me the…
It’s been a month since Clear and Simple Stamps unveiled Collection 4. Now, it’s time for us to revisit all of the fabulous product from the release and share even more inspiration for using the newest members of the CSS family. Today, several members of the design team are showcasing…
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…
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…
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…

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.