Please join us in welcoming guest artist Lindsay Ostrom to Somerset Place! Today, she’s sharing a peek inside her artistic journaling process to spark some new inspiration, including a quick video to give you a closer look!

About two years ago, my parents moved from southern California to northern California where I live. In doing so, I helped to clean out a bunch of my parents things. My dad is a photographer and has tons of magazines and books on photography — most sadly had to go. Although, I did keep a few for myself and my art group to use for our projects; this book came from a collection of those photos that looked like an artsy road trip.

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Kick off the season with this gorgeous array of June issues, carefully packaged to inspire you while you soak up the summer sun! Click on any of the spotlighted titles below to get an in-depth sneak peek of featured articles and to reserve your copies today. These beautiful, must-have editions will are now available on newsstands and at your local craft or bookstore.

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We’ve assembled ten unique projects that highlight stamping on unconventional surfaces to help get those creative juices flowing! Gather inspiration and a fresh way to stamp some life into an upcoming project from these ten delightful samples.

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Please join us in welcoming guest artist Giovanna Zara to Somerset Place! Today, she will be sharing a beautiful, altered bag tutorial to inspire your next creative adventure.

Lately I’ve found this old small bag in my parent’s basement, ready for the bin, but still lingering there maybe for years.

My mum is a fashion addict and she is a bit of a hoarder. She likes collecting things and can’t let them go.  I would never wear something made with faux crocodile skin, but I’ve loved this bag’s texture so my goal was to highlight it and not cover it.

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A new season brings plenty of reasons to get your creative juices flowing.

And our spectacular May issues will provide you with a bouquet of inspiration! They’re sure to whet your appetite and stir your soul right from the start.

These seven stunners are packed with creative ideas, from mixed-media gems to upcycled marvels. Featuring veteran favorites and some new talents, there is something for everyone to reveal beneath each cover.

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