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My Blog Crush Is…

Did you see THIS post about the Spread the Love Campaign? You’ll wanna go check it out because chances are you will want to participate…so go ahead…take a look. I’ll wait… You back? Ok great! The time has come for me to reveal my own “blog crush.” This was tough.…
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Style Watch: Cell Phone Charging Stations

No one likes a one-hit wonder…except of course if we’re talking about “Ice Ice Baby” …in which case, we call all agree that one-hit-wonders are awesome. When it comes to spending your money on crafting supplies, one-hit wonders are not nearly as great as that Vanilla Ice song.  It’s always…
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Style Watch: Gold Embossed Birch Cards

I’m not what you’d call a “tree-hugger” – I could stand to go a bit greener around here, so it’s totally weird and unreasonable that I’ve never carved my name into tree. Why? Because I think the tree probably doesn’t like that too much. I mean, how would you like…
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CASE-Study: Springtime Quatrefoil Stationery

All month, I’ve been hanging out with the girls of CASE Study Blog. We’ve been revisiting a few of my projects and creating crafty goodies inspired by each one. Today is my last day with them and I’m going out in a shower of springtimey hues. I fully intend to…
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Style Watch: A Little Box of Love

Every once in a while I’ll say something like, “I love your more than donuts,” or “I love you more than mac & cheese.” If I ever say this to you, then I must really really really love you. My penchant for donuts and mac & cheese is unparalleled…and yes,…
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Introducing: New Product from Paper Smooches

  I love watching brands grow. As I work to expand the Damask Love brand, I am inspired to see other blog friends grow their own companies. This is how I feel about Paper Smooches! It is so exciting to watch this brand expand into a wonderfully curated collection of…
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CASE STUDY: Map Inspired Stationery

      It’s rare that you’ll find me creating anything with a vintage feel. That’s just not my go-to aesthetic. When CASE Study invited me to revisit an old project and create something new, I was inspired to reach for some vintage map wrapping paper! The inspiration came from…
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Style Watch: Valentine’s Day Advent Calendar

  I told myself that I would make an advent calendar for Christmas. That didn’t happen. It’s not because I’m a slacker or anything (ha!) – it’s really because I’ve decided that advent calendars make a lot more sense for Valentine’s day. (See how I rationalized that…I’m good at coming…

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.