Spring Collection

Each issue of Willow and Sage magazine features 144 pages of creative ideas for perking up your senses and infusing natural, homemade recipes into your bath and body routine. You won't want to miss our newest installment that's filled with refreshing...

If you’re looking for the BEST in mixed-media, you’ve come to the right place! Somerset Studio is an interactive, mixed-media journal. This 176-page publication offers the tips, techniques, on-trend projects, free artist papers, and...

I’m always looking for new ways to bring flowers, plants, and other natural materials indoors. While I’ve managed to do that throughout my home, I recently noticed the plants in my work office were all artificial. It was something I...

It seems everyone is trying their hand at growing plants, herbs, and flowers these days. Who can blame them? The satisfaction of watching something you’ve planted bloom is like no other. When we buy seeds, we often don’t need all of them, so...

On the pages of In Her Garden, readers can explore inspiring outdoor spaces of women who share a passion for making things grow along with creative DIY projects for and from the garden. Whether you’re a gardener, an artist, or a bit of...

Once spring hits, I can’t get enough of flowers. I love buying them at the local farmers market, picking them from my yard, and I even love just looking at them. So, when I needed to wrap a handmade gift for a friend’s birthday, I...

I can’t count how many projects I’ve made using teeny tiny glass vessels. I just love them, and I love creating in miniature. I thought it was time to try something new with all the dried flowers we have around the office and my mind...

We recently introduced to you Tim Holtz’s Distress Crayons, and just like you, we can’t get enough of them. Our first attempt working with them, we created a set of colorful tags. This time, we wanted to use a different color palette to see...

Whether you’re decorating for a party or just adding some special touches to your home for spring, this prayer flag bunting can brighten up any space. With vintage details, this garland is rustic and ready to be hung up in just a few steps. Spring...

Much like a blank canvas, approaching PaperWhimsy’s Amazing Alterables can be intimidating at first sight, but they are unique, fun to work with, and more than worth the extra creative effort. Usually it only takes the first brush of gesso or...

https://stampington.com/art-stampsThe Cavallini & Co. vintage postcards reminded me of vintage crate labels with their stunning illustration and vibrant colors. I decided to pair the postcards with a waxed bag filled with wildflower seeds. For an...

I’ve always wanted to try my hand at making soaps but the process always seemed so intimidating and dangerous. I’m all about quick and easy projects, so I put my dreams of soap-making aside. Then, as I was working on previous issues of Willow...

Who doesn't like a nice soak in the bath? That's why I was so excited to see that The Shoppe at Somerset now carries these large tea bags. In under 10 minutes, you can serve up a handmade sampler of aromatic options that look and smell like they are...

I love adding layers and texture to most of my projects, though the challenge comes when paint or texture paste aren’t involved. However, I found a way to embellish these rustic, yet chic cards with just a handful of supplies. I, of course, had to...

Who doesn’t love sending handmade or handwritten notes? With just a few supplies, you too can create a set of spring-inspired cards to send a quick hello to that person you’ve been thinking about. Sweet Springtime Cards Project Directions: ...

I find myself always in search of butterflies. For me they hold a personal meaning and symbolism, not only for my uncle who passed away in 2011, but also because of the magnificent transformation they go through from caterpillar to their new being. My...

There is nothing better than starting the New Year with encouragement and inspiration — which is exactly what Dyan Reaveley’s Clearly Quotes stamps offer. After reading some of the positive affirmations featured on these stamps, I knew that I...

I was excited at the opportunity to use Milk Paint, but I wasn’t sure what to expect because I had never used it before. And while it works on most any porous surface, I chose wood — one of my favorite substrates to work with. I learned...

Make your journal covers pop with bursts of color and bird stamps, sure to inspire an air of freedom as you create. Follow along with Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer for the simple tutorial: Start by painting the Moleskine journal covers roughly using...

These fun pots are perfect for holding all sorts of odds and ends and can even be used to prettily display plants! Paper mache products are fun and easy to alter, and these pots provide a temporary place to hold your plants – with an artistic edge...

Mother's Day is just around the corner and if you haven’t already "Picked the perfect gift" then this idea is perfect, and easy! Mums are always a fresh and fun gift. Pair up a potted mums plant and card to make your mom's (or mum's) day extra...

Whenever I need to wrap a small gift, I prefer to use pretty paper bags. We have a great selection at the Shoppe at Somerset. From patterned to plain, there are plenty of options to fit your individual needs. For this packaging idea I decided to dress...

The colorful and creative clip art images on the My Art Challenges Collage Sheetsmake it so easy to dress up a card in next to no time. To create the cards I simply painted the front of the cards with light blue paint intentionally painting with a messy,...

Outside my window lies a bounty of beauty. To honor the glorious beauty of the trees and birds that lie on the other side of my studio window I combined the amazing collage papers created by Catherine Moore and the ready to alter mini paper mache boxes...

Start with a clear styrene material and cut it to the size that you want your books to be. Audrey's mini books measure 3"x4". Use the Bind-it-All machineto cut the holes in the styrene for the bind. For the front covers use transparency images from the...

www.timssally.com Girl-House card: I used postcard size fabriano paper and painted a neutral background with coarse bristle brushes. While the paper was drying, I stamped the bird onto some regular muslin fabric. I then cut out a piece of green felt in...

You can easily create miniature Easter baskets as favors or home décor this spring with this fun idea. Instructions for Small Spring Favors Project: Using old egg cartons, cut out individual mini "baskets." Paint them with green and pink acrylic...