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Happy Valentine’s Day …You’ve got mail!

Hey there friends…anyone out there still reading this thing? I’ve been gone for a little while…longer than I’d like, but there a wedding to plan and I’m in the thick of it! I wanted to stop in to wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day and share a little project I…
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Tea Time Valentines

Hi there everyone! I have terrible blogger guilt! I’ve done a bad job at updating – but I promise it’s for a good reason!  For the last week I’ve been a wedding paper crafting MACHINE! I’ll be sharing all of our wedding paper goodness, but for now, here’s a quick…
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Do-Over Blog Hop Reminder

Hey there blog friends! I hope you don’t mind that I had to take a break from my do-over projects! I’ve been knee deep in wedding prep for the last couple of days – making invitations and all sorts of other projects. Our wedding planner has banned me from doing…
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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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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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Cards Using Background Basics: Circles

Modern circles in a stamp set? Yes, Ma’am. I’ll take one. I pulled out Maile Belles Background Basics: Circles to see what would happen…and, well, here’s what happened… Just like most other crafters out there, I’ve got Christmas on the brain, so my first BB: Circles card was created with…
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Quirky Christmas Cards with Hero Arts

You can pretty much add holly and ribbon to anything and it’s instantly holiday-ready!  Today, I’ve got two designs that put my theory to the test. My aunt wanted some Christmas cards that would capture her two loves: coffee and writing! I immediately knew which stamps I would use, but…
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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.