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Fiskars Fuse Series: Die-cutting Without Letterpress

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…
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Fiskars Fuse Series: Letterpressing At Home

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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Conversation Pins with Lifestyle Crafts

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…
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DIY Year-round Wreath Calendar

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!…
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Style Watch: Trendy Tribal Triangles

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…
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Partial Die Cuts – Revisited

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.