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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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…
Every morning I check Facebook – just like every one person on the planet. This morning I was excited to find my card being featured over at the Paper Crafts Magazine blog! It’s a quick and easy holiday card that I made using Modern Basics by Maile Belles – one…
Last night, while completing some of my Clear and Simple Stamps DT assignments, I made this card! I’m gonna enter it into the Paper Crafts Magazine December Gallery Challenge. It’s been while since I played along in one of these challenges, so I thought I’d get back to it! For…
Clearly Cardstock. Christmassy. Quatrefoil. Cards. How’s THAT for alliteration?! After getting some amazingly kind feedback about this post, I thought I’d go ahead and share another quatrefoil creation! Before I get into the nitty gritty of today’s cards, I have a disclaimer: I just got a new camera! You can…
 Hello Damask Love Friends!  I’m back in action with another Blog Hop! **This is my second post for the day, so, scroll down to see the first!** Read on for the deets on this special blog hop! Christmas came early this year for a crop of crafters who submitted their…

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.






