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 ...
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 ...
Glimpse Inside April Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Escape inside our April issues filled with creative ideas, tutorials, and artful lifestyle inspiration! Art Journaling offers a variety of tips and tricks for expressing your feelings with ...
Glimpse Inside September Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Cozy up and get ready to embrace the Autumn season with our September 2019 issues! Explore the joy of quilting in Art Quilting Studio, get your creative juices flowing with Belle Armo ...
The Healing Power of Art Journaling (Post)As kids, we naturally dive into creativity with a carefree spirit, expressing ourselves through singing, dancing, and drawing without fear of judgment. Such freedom and joy, sadly, are often lost ...
Getting Creative With Somerset Studio Artist Papers by Guest Artist Megan Whisner Quinlan (Post)When artist Megan Whisner Quinlan tagged us in a project featuring Somerset Studio's artist papers, we were so inspired by her work and thought you would be too. We invited Megan to t ...
Glimpse Inside January 2021 Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Kick off the new year with our inspiration-filled January issues! We were thrilled to re-introduce the new and improved GreenCraft last year and can't wait for you to see inside the latest ...
Creative Cards to Send Your Loved Ones This Summer (Post)This year, we've been thinking a lot about the ways we can use our creativity to spread more joy. A simple way to do this is by sending a card in the mail to a loved one! We've rounded up a select ...
30 Art Studio Organization Tips for the New Year (Post)When it comes to art studio advice, we’ve received a treasure trove of tips from the artists who have graced the pages of In Her Studio — but the artistic people who read those pages are ...
10 Simple Yet Striking DIY Jewelry Projects (Post)Handcrafted jewelry can be intimidating for newcomers, but you may be surprised at what you can create using common mixed-media techniques. We feature a wide array of artisan jewelry designs in our m ...
Glimpse Inside September Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Our newest Autumn issues have arrived! Belle Armoire Jewelry, Art Quilting Studio, and Bella Grace are each filled with beauty and inspiration perfect for cozy ...
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 ...
10 Ways to Use Tags in Your Art Journal (Post)Today the managing editor of Art Journaling, Amber Demien, stops by Somerset Place to share a variety of creative ways to use tags in your own journal! My favorite thing about mixed-medi ...
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 ...
8 Tips on Designing a Home Art Studio (Post)Whether you’re a professional or aspiring artist, having a dedicated space to express your artistic talents is vital. Your art studio is most likely where you'll spend a lot of time, yet designing ...
12 Art Journal Pages That Capture the Essence of Each Month (Post)One of the many wonderful things about art journaling is that it allows us to capture the moments of our lives. We can look back through a journal and see those memories replay on the page, whether ...
How to Construct and Deconstruct a Cardboard Journal with Guest Artist Michelle Ward (Post)We have a very special guest artist visiting Somerset Place! Please join us in welcoming to our blog the incredibly talented Michelle Ward. A gifted instructor, rubber stamp and stencil designer, ...
Artfully Adorned Wire Hangers DIY Project (Post)Have you heard the good news? GreenCraft is making a comeback! We really missed having a magazine that appealed to such a wide range of crafters and makers. And in true, Stampingt ...
Mixed-Media Fabric Journal: From Bits to Pieces (Post)Article originally published in Art Journaling Autumn 2017There are so many amazing journals in previous issues of Art Journaling. When I purchased my first copy years ago, I was intrigu ...
Creating a Mental Studio (Post)We're thrilled to welcome special guest, Elle Harris to Somerset Place to share a beautiful piece about creating inspiration around you. Featured photo by Marian Parsons; In Her Studio Spring ...
Glimpse Inside October Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Our October issues have arrived! Spark your creativity with the wide range of beautiful art journals featured in Art Journaling and prepare for the upcoming holiday season with A Somerse ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tree Book Project with Hand-Carved Stamps by Guest Artist Lynne Moncrieff (Post)We are thrilled to invite talented artist and frequent Stampington contributor, Lynne Moncrieff to the blog today! She is sharing a beautiful stamping project along with instructions on how to ...
Quick and Creative Upcycling Ideas: 3 Ways to Dress Up Glass Jars (Post)Creative people can easily come up with new upcycling ideas using everyday items, and this extends to items that are on their way to the trash bin. We all go through a mountain of glass jars ...
Glimpse Inside April 2021 Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)We're thrilled to welcome our April issues! Discover Springtime inspiration inside the new issues of Art Journaling, Field Guide to Everyday Magic, and Mingle. These releases offer a collection of ...
A Tour of GreenCraft Magazine (Post)We recently brought back GreenCraft Magazine, a publication that shares 144 pages of stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects! This rendition of GreenCraft has the same proje ...
Top Gift Picks for 2022 (Post)The results are in! From the coziest, inspirational pairings to something creative artists will love, here are some of this year's most coveted gifts. 1. Most Sought After: Gift S ...
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