Instagram is my Instajam. I check Instagram like my life depends on it. It’s how I stalk all my friends and see photos of their cute chubby babies. It’s how I stalk my favorite crafting companies to see what new hotness they have coming to shelves. It’s how I stalk…
home decor
How I created a nursery and craftroom in one.
Ever since THIS post, I’ve been a little bit obsessed with making things that say “Treat Yo Self.” Fact is, whatever you make…no matter what it is…if it say’s “treat yo self,” it automatically becomes awesome. Well, I take that back. You know that bucket of used syringes at the…
My mom has a tin of handwritten recipes in her kitchen. They’re all tattered and soiled with drips of molasses and smears of vegetable oil. They usually come out every holiday season when we make way too much cornbread stuffing. I love the idea of handwritten recipes, but with resources…

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.












