An easy treat bag for your Valentine!
valentine’s day
Toile is back in town and this time it’s wrapped up in pink and red. I’m sorta loving this whole e-magazine thing and I hope you are too. This time around, I’m inviting you to a crafting party and sharing some lovely, simple projects with you to get your Valentine’s…
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…
I remember when I was in grade school and I would go to to store with my mom to pick out Valentine’s Day cards to pass out to my classmates. Today’s post is a little throw back to the cuteness of those classroom valentines…with a yummy foodie twist. Clear &…
Make your very own box of chocolates. It's easy!
I made that cake. Then it took everything in me to photograph it without taking an itty bitty taste! Thankfully the cake survived and I’m here to share an awesomely simple project with you… If you’re coming to Damask Love via TomKat Studios, I’m super happy to have you. If…
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,…
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…
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…
I said that I wouldn’t give out candy this Valentine’s Day. I’m sticking to my guns on that one. Lucky for you and me, champagne is not in the “candy” category. It is in the “delicious & awesome” category. Turns out that champagne is also in the “perfect Valentine’s…
This Valentine’s Day, I am bound and determined to come up with non-candy project ideas! Wish me luck! After weeks of sweets and goodies, it’s time to eat things that have leaves and grow out of the ground! So far, I’m off to a good start with today’s cute little…

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.











