These brand-new kits will have you feeling pampered and relaxed. Our pumpkin candle project has a scrumptious fragrance that will have your house heralding in the fragrances of Fall. Our DIY Perfume project is for creating an all-natural perfume scent that is personalized to your exacting preferences. The Fall Flavors Lip Balm Sampler is a great way to experiment with different flavor combinations, from vanilla nutmeg to caramel and everything in between. We’ve thought of everything too, right down to the decorative packaging. Create your own homemade bath and body projects this weekend and enjoy the rest and relaxation. Read the rest of this entry »

From her grungy texture pastes to her mixed-media elements, Finnabair has an aesthetic that is all her own. Explore her projects using her signature layered style and find inspiration for your own stitched, stenciled, collaged, and painted mixed-media art. Read the rest of this entry »

“My husband and I recently hosted a beer-tasting housewarming party in honor of moving to our new hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. After nine years spent living in cities all around the country, we were more than thrilled to settle into our forever home not too far from where my husband grew up. With every big life transition there are plenty of ups and downs, but we chose to make the best of this crazy time in our lives and wanted to celebrate this milestone with both new and old friends.

As soon as the boxes were unpacked, I began brainstorming ideas for our housewarming party. Since we were just getting to know many of our neighbors, I decided that a beer-tasting party would be the perfect ice breaker to get the conversation flowing. I kept the food simple with a cheese and appetizer station and a dessert spread that paired perfectly with the local brews being served.”

— Tara Berger Read the rest of this entry »

This summer, I am a little obsessed with fruit. It is the perfect motif for the season and it is full of bright, beautiful colors. For these fruit slice cards, I created my own simple stamp to create some orange, lime, and watermelon slices. With a simple stamped sentiment, these cards declare that “life is sweet.” Read the rest of this entry »

Our Stampington publications want your submissions. If you are an artist or writer looking to have your work featured in one of our magazines, here are the August calls and challenges that our magazines are looking for. We encourage you to submit your work again even if you have tried before. The following magazines have upcoming deadlines on August 15^th, so this is your chance to see your name in print and get published! Read the rest of this entry »