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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…
This post is coming to you from the friendly skies somewhere above Colorado…gotta love a mid-flight blog post, right? I’m heading to Altitude Summit in Salt Lake City where I will learn tons about blogging and hang out with some of the best dressed bloggers out there (…I hope…
I’m gonna go ahead and apologize ahead of time for my obsession with the Memory Box Piestra Die. I have used this thing so much! Today, I’m continuing with the theme of “Brown Paper Swag” with this set of glittery cards all packaged up in an A2 kraft stationery gift…
As much as I love clean & contemporary design – rustic motifs have a special place in my heart…especially when they have a Farmer’s Market feel. If you saw Monday’s post, you saw the tutorial on creating the stamped kitchen towels included in this gift basket. To create the entire ensemble,…
Hey there! Are you ready for day two of Clear and Simple Stamp’s release? Today, we’re sharing projects using the Seaside Summer series – how’s that for alliteration!! Now – in order for you to understand my love for these stamps, you’ve got to understand a few things about my…
It’s been months since I played along with the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop…and today I’m breaking the streak! I was especially inspired by the colors in this month’s blog hop photo – I love the combination of teal blue and yellow and a bit of grey. With these colors…
Masculine cards are my nemesis. I try to make them and I end up with some forced creation that features all sorts of masculine imagery. Hammers, tool belts, ties, dinosaurs, golf balls…you get the idea. Usually, I feel kind of “eh” about the result and I end up scrapping it.…
I’m not a huge fan of the Academy Awards, but as I’ve mentioned before, I am a sucker for anything that allows me to decorate or throw a party. The Academy Awards definitely meets the criteria for a party/decoration-worthy event. Today’s post features a couple of projects that I dreamed…
I can spend 2 hours wandering the aisles of Michael’s Craft Store – easily! It’s nothing for me to spend an entire afternoon traipsing around the store, with no real project in mind. On more than one occasion, I’ve had an employee approach me and say “You’re still here?” 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.