As an artist, you know that wrapping a gift with delicate ribbon can really tie together a look – but an even more essential bond, the eternal tie we share with our mothers, is something that’s really worth talking about – which is why we’ve created this special May Mother’s Day Challenge! May Mother’s [...]
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 [...]
Photography by Martha Schuster featured in Somerset Life 2011 Sometimes as artists, life gives us lemons – the bitterness of writer’s block or the tart inability to create. But instead of letting our day go sour, we must find a remedy to bring sweet ideas to life! While skimming the pages of our past issues, I [...]
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 [...]
By the end of the week, your desk and your mind may be cluttered with to-do’s…but you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking to lighten your load. In hopes to transform your day from mundane to magical, our team of professional nit pickers came together to narrow down our 9 most popular Pinboards. [...]
Photograph by Susannah Conway; originally featured in the Winter ’13 issue of Somerset Life. Option 1: Think about a time when you were challenged to see something differently simply by changing your viewpoint. Use that memory as inspiration to write up a fitting caption for the image above. Option 2: If this photo doesn’t [...]
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” ~Helen Keller Wishing you lots of love and inspiration this Valentine’s Day! Comment below for your chance to win a copy of Somerset in Love. We’ll pick five lucky winners on February 28th: [...]
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 [...]
Did you hear? Oh, heaven’s to Betsy! Well, I do declare. We’re up to no good. Do these four finely dressed ladies seem familiar? Perhaps they mirror your close group of friends, or remind you of the lovely ladies in your family? Give this photo a caption and we’ll choose one winner at random to [...]