Springtime basket made with paper!
die cutting
Handmade gift packaging with paper and dies.
After a week of Fuse fun, we’ve reached the end of the road! Today is the last day of tutorials using the Fiskars Fuse, and we’re talking about the die-cutting capabilities of this machine. You may have heard me say it before, but I’ll say it again…this machine can cut…
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…
The people at Fiskars have created a monster. Seriously, all I want to do is letterpress my life away! Today I’m excited to talk about what the Fiskars Fuse can DO. This machine makes is incredibly easy to die cut and letterpress with just a few rolls of the crank!…
My mission for a candy free Valentine’s Day continues! Even though, in the last few days, I have guzzled more jelly beans that I’d care to admit – I am bound and determined to ONLY share Valentine’s Day projects that are candy free! Today, I’ve got a cute, simple idea…
Yep. That’s right. Valentine’s day is around the corner and I’m here with some Cinco de Mayo inspiration. I know. You probably think I’m nuts (which I totally am), but that’s the nice thing about having a blog. You can sort of do whatever you want. So here we…
Today’s calendar may just be my favorite EVER! I’m not sure how this thing evolved in my brain, but I am really happy that it did. I’m calling this my year-round wreath calendar, and it’s based on a circular calendar template that you can download and print…for free, of course!…
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…
whoa, ho, ho… say it ain’t so… two posts in a row? So maybe clever rhymes are not my thing – but I’ll tell you what I am pretty good at…getting crafty! And today I’m here to share some more crafty craftiness with you! Back in the day when I…

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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.