Crazytown, USA. Population: 1 That’s exactly where I am residing right about now. If I had to estimate, I’m averaging 4 hours of sleep each night this week and things are about to ramp up…in a good way. After traveling to Anaheim for CHA (updates on that coming soon), I’m…
packaging
Newsflash: gold is trending. Second newsflash: water is wet. I’ve always been a lover of gold. Gold glitter. Gold jewelry. Gold paint. Gold everything. Now I have a new obsession. Liquid gilding…in gold. If it weren’t for the slightly pungent smell of this stuff, I would probably paint myself with…
Nothing like a classic brown paper package for the holidays!
Who knew there were so many fun ways to package up hot cocoa? If you saw THIS post, you know that hot cocoa to go is a simple to DIY and if you’ve been reading Damask Love for a while, you know how much I love a project “in a…
There are some pretty doggone crafty dies included in Collection 9. Last week, I showed you the Partial Tag Dies and today it’s all about the Gift Card Insert Die Collection. If you had a chance to page through the Toile Holiday Gift Guide you may have already seen THIS video…
Last year, winter temps here in Miami got down to the mid 50’s. People brought out their furs. Yeah. That’s how we roll. As always, winter is about to roll into Miami at a balmy 80’s, which means I have to make special efforts to remember that the rest of…
By now, you’re probably well aware of my monogram obsession. If you’re not, take a look at THIS, THIS, THIS & THIS. See. I told you. I love me some monograms. Everything is better when it’s monogrammed…including soap. Especially handmade soap, which is crazy easy to create. You’ll need a…
Make sure your craft fair booth is the best looking around!
If you saw my “Coffee Shop in a Box” post, you know that I am not a fan of coffee…but I do love a cup of tea. Usually with a side of cake. Well…let’s be honest…I love cake with or without the tea. But who doesn’t. I also love vintage…
Skip the trip to Starbucks! Make this gift for your favorite coffee lover.

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.