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 [...]
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 [...]
What a bright idea! Our creative Shoppe Manager shows how to alter the ordinary by transforming plain fabric into a pretty purse. In just a few simple steps, she unzips the secret to achieve ultimate functionality without compromising beauty and style. Materials: Fabric Page Marrakech Stencils Fabric Flowers Ink Spray Directions: First lay [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We’re inviting you to be a stylist for a day and give us your best shot (pun totally intended) at snapping a styled photo of your favorite August Stampington magazine. We highlight our current titles in our Post Script e-letter that is sent to more than 38,000 readers and fans. Are you signed up? If [...]