Something that we find fascinating about the submissions we receive is the amount of thought that goes into each and every piece. At first glance, the artwork is gorgeous, but when you take a clo ...
Inspiration You Can Take With You (Post)The world is beginning to open up and warmer weather is beckoning us out of doors! But just because we're going outside doesn’t mean creativity has to be left behind. From coloring to journaling, ...
7 Creative Spring Garden Ideas to Explore (Post)Gardening isn't just about putting seeds in the ground and waiting for them to sprout; it's a means of connecting with nature, a therapeutic activity, and an artistic endeavor. Whether you're just ...
A Tour of Our Journaling Magazines (Post)Grab your favorite pen, a cup of coffee, and clear a few hours for yourself. As you wander through the pages of these publications, you’ll uncover a wealth of journaling inspiration. Shine a sp ...
Inspired by Instagram: 5 Creative Instagram Accounts We Love! (Post)Browsing through Instagram is always a wonderful way to discover fresh creative inspiration! Today we're sharing a collection of our favorite artistic Instagram accounts that just may inspire your ...
Calming the Chaos: 6 Relaxing Ways to Express Your Creativity (Post)Hello friends! During these uncertain times when most of us are spending more time at home, it can be all too easy to turn to TV shows and our phones to keep ourselves entertained. With ma ...
Inspiring Pieces of Mixed-Media Fiber Art (Post)For mixed-media artists, anything goes when it comes to their artwork, so it’s not unusual to find fabric mixed amongst paint, paper, plastic, and many other mediums. Here at Stampington & ...
Gift Guide for Artists and Creatives (Post)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 t ...
60+ Books for Igniting Inspiration (Post)There are many ways to find inspiration, but when the days grow shorter and colder, nothing beats curling up with a good book in the warmth and comfort of your home (or studio). Whether it’s a ...
A Gift Guide for Artists & Creatives! (Post)Project pictured in A Somerset Holiday Volume 15 Do you have a friend who is constantly covered in paint, and proudly shows off her ink-smudged hands? Give the artistic wom ...
55 Ways to Renew Your Creative Spirit (Post)Photo by Katrina Rodabaugh featured in In Her Studio Autumn 2019 Sometimes creative block is a symptom of a larger problem, like an all-together lack of motivation. Especially during ...
Give the Gift of Inspiration this Holiday Season with our Gift Subscriptions! (Post)As artists, writers, and photographers, we know how important it is to nurture our creativity. This year, consider giving the delight of inspiration all year round with a gift subscri ...
8 Habits that Spark Artistic Creativity (Post)Creativity is the soul of art, the essence that breathes life into every brush stroke, every word on the page, and every note in the composition. Yet, no matter how creative you are, everyone eventua ...
Glimpse Inside December 2021 Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Have you peeked inside our December issues yet? Art Quilting Studio offers a variety of quilting projects perfect for cozying up this winter. Fan favorite, Bella Grace, shares inspiratio ...
Gather in your Garden: 7 Inviting Spaces for Springtime (Post)Once the warm sunshine and colorful blooms of spring start to brighten our days, it’s the perfect time of year to gather in your garden with friends and family. A comfortable inviting space is ...
10 Ways to Enhance Creative Flow (Post)It's nearly inevitable to get stuck in a creative rut every now and then. The next time you feel stuck while working on a project, reference this inspiring list of ways to enhance creative flow.10 ...
Bubbles of Beauty Project by Guest Artist, Margriet van Schaik (Post)We are pleased to welcome artist, Margriet van Schaik to the blog today! She is sharing an inspiring mixed-media piece and discussing how she created it. Welcome Margriet! Creating ...
7 “Novel” Ways to Use Old Books in Your Artwork (Post)We'll make a confession — we love to cut up books. It may sound barbaric, but there is something immensely satisfying about cutting up a book that you were forced to read in school, or a book that yo ...
Creative Flow: What It Is and How to Tap Into It (Post)"The self expands through acts of self-forgetfulness." – Mihály Csíkszentmihályi. At some point, most of us have experienced the creative flow state, wherein we're so engaged in the moment that we ...
The Best, Last-Minute Gifts (Post)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 lea ...
7 Creative Ways to Transform Tags (Post)Traditionally, tags were thought of as a simple, mundane office supply, used to relay information and nothing more. Thanks to the mixed-media community, tags have become a beloved art supply, prov ...
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Creatives (Post)Project pictured by Diane Adams featured in A Somerset Holiday Volume 14 When the holiday season approaches, we're overwhelmed with gift guides from every direction listing the l ...
10 Unique Found Objects for Mixed-Media Art (Post)Found object art began to take shape in 1912 when Picasso made his cubist constructions from various scavenged materials, adding such things as matchboxes and newspapers. ...
Spring Herbarium: Mixed-Media Tutorial by Guest Artist Olga Siedlecka (Post)We're thrilled to welcome talented artist, Olga Siedlecka to Somerset Place! Olga's inspiring work has been featured in several Stampington & Company magazines and today she's sharin ...
Glimpse Inside March 2021 Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)This March we're welcoming four brand-new issues! We can't wait for you to discover the inspiration inside these titles and are especially excited to introduce the second installment of The Nat ...
9 Unique Art Journaling Ideas for Creative Exploration (Post)What seamlessly blends artistry, writing, and personal reflection? Art journaling goes beyond creating aesthetically pleasing pages. As a form of self-expression with multiple therapeutic b ...
Creating Autumn Ambiance (Post)This article by Sarah Heron was originally published in Somerset Holidays & Celebrations Volume 9. I am a Floridian who absolutely adores autumn; the glorious colors in the trees ...
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