While browsing our e-crafting.com ephemera collection on my break today, I became instantly enamored with the brand-new editions of beautiful balloon images by Calico Collage. Carried away in a cloud of inspiration, my mind pondered the ways in which artists could use these vintage pieces to “uplift” their next creative project. *Up and Away Ephemera [...]
Birds are chirping, buds are blooming and nature is beaming with life. It’s a perfect time for a sneak peek at your favorite magazine to get a glimpse inside this season’s hottest trends and thrilling techniques. *INCREDIBLE OFFER: It’s that time again to thank our growing group of blog readers by offering a FREE SHIPPING [...]
In celebration of National Craft Month, we’re holding an instantly gratifying Instagram Contest! How to Play: Submit a photo that includes any products from The Shoppe at Somerset, and you’ll be entered to win twice! Add the hashtag: #marchshoppe2 Submit a project photo that uses any products from The Shoppe at Somerset, and you’ll be [...]
We’ve been long overdue for another art journaling project and the arrival of the Creative Journal by Dyan Reaveley and jumbo beeswax crayons by Faber-Castell to The Shoppe was just what we needed to ignite some inspiration. Both products complemented each other perfectly and when layered with Traci Bautista’s new mixed-media stamps, we were able [...]
Photograph by E. Scott Shaffer; originally featured in Life Images Spring ‘08 “We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” – Anonymous 1) Caption Contest: What lighthearted response does this photograph evoke? Write a caption for it by commenting below, and we’ll pick one lucky winner [...]
Artwork by Mou Saha The impending arrival of 2013 and the beacon of hope and optimism that it represents is something that we’re all ready to embrace. If you’re personally looking to take control of your creative vision, discover fresh perspectives and explore new art forms, we have you covered. Over the years, our Shoppe [...]
Artwork by Linda Bloom We are thrilled to have EllynAnne Geisel here with us today to share a bit about the origin of National Tie One on Day, a day dedicated to giving thanks and lending a hand to people who are in need of seasonal cheer. Hi EllynAnne! Please introduce yourself and share a [...]
We were thrilled to find out that Lisa Leonard, fellow creative and Stampington contributor, is getting her own show, Life by Design (Storehouse Media Group). Inspired by her lifestyle blog, this new unscripted reality series focuses on Lisa’s creative life and the challenges and triumphs she experiences while raising two boys, running an online jewelry [...]
Just like you can layer a tank top underneath a flowing blouse to give your outfit a pop of color, you can layer different materials on top of one another to achieve a blend of hues and textures. From Kraft tissue paper to ink sprays, stencils to gel sticks, there is a variety of tools [...]