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Homemade artisan soap is absolutely gorgeous, and I love the variety of scents they have to offer. With added herbs and ingredients, the end result is just wonderful, making the bars so pretty I...

Whenever the occasion calls for a gift, I prefer to give something that is handmade. Time doesn't always allow for me to make something extravagant, so I often whip up a batch of body scrubs using my...

When the art postcards by Ingrid Pomeroy arrived at our offices, I was surprised to recognize one of the women pictured in the set of postcards. It was Virginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione, a...

Who doesn’t love Baker’s Twine? My love affair with it started many years ago, and hasn’t stopped. I love how diverse it is, and how it can be used on any sort of art or packaging...

With the current mixed-media trend leaning toward acrylic paint and lots of it, the watercolor work of Danielle Donaldson is a breath of fresh air. I worked with watercolors a lot in high school but...

Inspired to use the contents within our School Krafting Kit. I created goodie bags first, but still found myself inspired to create more. I love carrying around notebooks, and usually have one with...

The fun thing about our serendipity kits is that they come with a handful of crafting essentials bundled together that I might otherwise never discover. With the kids heading back to school, I wanted...

I’ve been inspired to doodle a lot lately in my personal art. Each morning I set aside about 20 minutes or so, to doodle or write. It’s sort of become part of my creative process. The...

Do you have an art retreat you’re going to? Maybe it’s a journey for inspiration that will take you out into the wilderness! Or perhaps it’s just a coffee date with a kindred,...

These fun and colorful tags will instantly brighten your day. They came about by experimenting with Traci Bautista’s Cluster of Lilies stencil and Dylusions acrylic paints. The two instantly...

I was inspired by Dina Wakley’s Positive Women stamps to thank the strong women in my life who have made me who I am. My mother encouraged me to follow my dreams and supported me through the...

I recently found a post online from someone who had written a note to self, left it in her drawer for a year, then dug it out to see if she had fulfilled the goals and ideas that she had recorded in...

One of my favorite Frida Kahlo's quotes is "Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?" These PaperWhimsy Amazing Alterables were just perfect for capturing Frida’s quote. Winged...

It’s no secret that I’ve been bitten by the melt-and-pour soap bug. I love quick and easy projects that I can make for myself or to give to a friend. While going through my craft supplies...

I love having pieces around the house that are multi-functional. These table and wall boxes are perfect for organizing craft supplies, prettily displaying swatches of lace, storing rolls of paper,...

I love the new Tim Holtz Pocket Cards! They are so versatile and come in an assortment of sizes. However, I found them to be a bit masculine and monochromatic. In an effort to add a pop of color and...

It is said that “We must have roots and wings: roots to know where home is, and wings to fly off and practice what we’ve learned.” Our “home” is the place that is...

I love to mix pearls with unconventional materials. When I stumbled across this paint-splashed ribbon, I knew that I wanted to create a wrap bracelet that fused together the best of the creative and...

I wanted to create an inspirational art journal page the moment I got my hands on the Tim Holtz Small Talk Stickers. There were so many from the heart sentiments that really spoke to me. This Be You,...

With just a handful of supplies and these striped Middy Bitty Bags, you can make the perfect treat bags for a 4th of July party. 4th of July Goodie Bags Project Directions Stamp star onto white...

Though I have an art studio and creative space at home, I still find that sometimes I need to change things up a bit. Whether I am creating at the kitchen table, outside on the patio, or even on the...

When I went to Paris a few years back, I was mystified by the city’s ability to blend the old and the new. Street artists lined the sidewalks painting everything from graffiti-inspired works to...

I usually try to incorporate something a bit “loud” into my outfits. Sometimes I’ll wear a bright, quirky pattern or an unexpected pop of color, but lately I’ve found myself...

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...

I buy old books at estate sales, thrift stores, and flea markets. There is just something so alluring about a handsome embossed cover and softly mellowed paper. So many possibilities lie hidden...

Weaving is such a fun craft. The chipboard looms that we carry at The Shoppe at Somerset are much easier and precise than homemade cardboard looms. The loom worked well when weaving with...

While experimenting with packaging ideas for our new bath and body products, I combined an assortment of salts and herbs to see what worked best together. Epsom salt glitters with color when mixed...