Making It Interview...
Maker interview with Amber Kemp-Gertsel
Having recognized the passion, drive, and pure enjoyment of making things that each Making It contestant illustrates, Makerviews is excited to have the chance to highlight, feature, and share insights from each contestant. This Making It series gives a deeper look into these makers’ lives. The format: Makerviews asks these talented individuals two questions. That’s it, two questions. Learn more about this series.
Amber Kemp-Gertsel is a former a child psychologist turned craft blogger and maker. Or as she puts it: PhD to PhDIY. She runs the website Damask Love from Miami, Florida and is consistently putting out amazing project tutorials.
Check out this interview with Amber Kemp-Gertsel, maker from NBC’s Making It.
What inspires you to keep making things?
"I like to get people pumped about being crafty. That's what keeps me going. If I can inspire someone else, then I'm happy! That's what keeps me going."
What one piece of advice would you give to other makers?
"Start simple. Don't get too caught up with having a house full of crafting supplies and tools. You can create beautiful things with something as simple as paper and scissors."
"Don't get too caught up with having a house full of crafting supplies and tools." — Amber Kemp-Gertsel
Be sure to check out Amber’s Damask Love website, Instagram, and Facebook Page.
View and learn more about the Making It interview series.
Thank you all for reading this interview - get out there and make things!
