Dec 19th 2024
As much as I try to stay on top of
things during the holidays, I always find myself in need of some simple
last-minute gifts. What could be easier than something you don’t even have to
leave the house to purchase?
Depending on the person, some of my favorite go-to presents are gift subscriptions (who wouldn't love an entire year of inspiration?) and e-gift certificates. Even I have to admit it's sometimes better to let them… Read more
Posted by Amber Demien on Dec 17th 2024
One of the many
wonderful things about art journaling is that it allows us to capture the
moments of our lives. We can look back through a journal and see those memories
replay on the page, whether depicted through imagery, color, words, or all of
the above. The months and seasons significantly impact our daily lives and
memories, and these experiences can be captured on the pages using universal
imagery and motifs. As the New Year approaches,… Read more
Posted by Amber Demien on Dec 5th 2024
Crafting and the
holiday season go hand in hand, but it’s also a hectic time of year when it’s
easy to become overwhelmed. As you start planning your holiday projects, make
things easier on yourself by focusing on common, inexpensive supplies that can
be used in a number of creative ways. We explore this simple approach every
year in our magazine
A Somerset Holiday,
where we use the department “10 Ways” to demonstrate just how mu… Read more
Nov 18th 2024
Do you have a friend who is constantly covered in paint, and proudly shows off her ink-smudged hands? Give the artistic women in your life the gift of creativity with items that will inspire her to try a new craft or add to her ever-growing stash of materials. Whether it is a magazine bundle to inspire her for months to come, a unique fashion accessory to express her creativity, or art supplies to bring new ideas to life, we have it covered. T… Read more
Posted by Amber Demien on Oct 29th 2024
Artists and makers
who have created at their kitchen tables or in the cramped corners of rooms, or
even those who have spent thousands of dollars renting a studio, have all
dreamed of one day building their own creative space. No need to clean up at
the end of the day, no worries about distractions, and no landlord — a custom
studio on their property.
For those of us who aren’t able to attain this goal
just yet, it’s inspirin… Read more