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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Glimpse Inside January Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)We're starting off the new year with 3 brand new issues filled to the brim with creative inspiration! Dive into Art Journaling featuring tips & tricks to take your journaling to the next level a ...
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 ...
Glimpse Inside November Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Our coziest issues of the year have arrived! Celebrate simple, slow living and tiny moments of happiness inside our annual Cozy Issue, discover creative gift packaging ideas inside Wil ...
7 Custom-Built Studios for Your Vision Board (Post)Artists and makers who have created at their kitchen tables or in the cramped corners of rooms, or even those who have spent thousands of dollars renting a studio, have all dreamed of one day b ...
Explore Your Creativity with these Online Mixed-Media Classes! (Post)Here at Stampington & Company we are always coming up with ways to provide creative inspiration and help you grow as an artist. Last year we were thrilled to present The Somerset Workshop ...
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 ...
Deck the Halls: DIY Christmas Decorations for Your Home (Post)The holidays are upon us, and what better way to celebrate than by adding a personal touch to your home with DIY Christmas decorations? While store-bought ornaments and decor are readily avai ...
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 ...
5 Ornament Projects You Can Make Yourself! (Post)Is it just us or is crafting even more fun during the holiday season? Whether it's hand-stamped wrapping paper or a special ornament that can be displayed for years to come, there are countle ...
Our Favorite Plant-Filled Spaces (Post)It's no secret that adding plants to your indoor space can offer a host of benefits. By releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, plants naturally freshen up the air around us, and they're kn ...
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 ...
20 Mixed-Media Techniques to Try (Post)The wonderful thing about mixed-media is that anything goes, from materials, to topics, to techniques. But sometimes when you are faced with so many possibilities, you freeze with indecision. We’ ...
Text Art: Adding Depth to Your Mixed-Media with Words (Post)From ancient inscriptions to medieval illuminated manuscripts and now to mixed-media and digital art, the use of text as a visual component in art has been around for centuries. Text art, when com ...
20 Tips to Overcome Artist's Block (Post)Photo by Anna Kern featured in In Her Studio Summer 2020 Creative block rears its head in many different ways, and sometimes taking the first step is the hardest part. For mixed-med ...
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 ...
Egg-cellent Ideas: The Art of Egg Decorating (Post)Eggs, for centuries, have served as a canvas for artistic expression, from intricate pysanky to delicate Cloisonné eggs. With the arrival of spring, the age-old tradition of egg decoration ta ...
10 Surface Choices for Mixed-Media Art (Post)You may know canvas is a widely used base for mixed-media art. But as this art form encourages experimentation, what other surfaces can you use to bring your artistic vision to life? And whic ...
35 Gardening Secrets (Post)Depending on where you live, you may soon be putting your garden to bed for the season or making adjustments so your plants can withstand the cooler temperatures. At the very least, this time o ...
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 ...