When was the last time you picked up a pen and allowed your mind to quietly zoom out of focus as you doodled on the page (tablecloth, napkin?) in front of you? Much like the act of coloring, doodl ...
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 ...
5 Simple Ways to Spark Your Creativity This National Craft Month (Post)We're so excited to welcome guest contributor Anna Griffin, Founder & CEO of Anna Griffin, Inc. to Somerset Place. Today, she will be sharing her simple tips to get your creative j ...
Creative DIY Planters for Your Home & Garden (Post)There are so many creative options for containing your plants, whether outside in your garden or within your home. You can create planters from scratch or simply dress-up store-bought varieties, a ...
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 ...
5 Festive Themes for a Memorable Christmas Party from Mingle (Post)As the winter air turns brisk and delightful scents of cinnamon and evergreen linger, it's time to start crafting your Christmas celebration plans. To help spark your inspiration, we've gathered f ...
20 Creative Lettering Ideas (Post)Words are often a pivotal part of mixed-media artwork, ascribing a concrete message to otherwise symbolic thoughts and feelings. Whether on a canvas, assemblage, or art journal page, a well-cho ...
15 Mixed-Media Prompts to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing (Post)Sometimes it takes just a little dash of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing! Below we've compiled 15 prompts to inspire your next mixed-media project ...15 Mixed-Media Prompts 1. 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 ...
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 October 2021 Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Our seasonal celebration continues with our brand-new October issues! We are thrilled to introduce the latest installment of our annual edition, A Somerset Holiday. This edition comes around jus ...
Sentiments in Stamps: Your Guide to Stamping in Mixed-Media (Post)Stamps seem to be straightforward art supplies: apply some paint or ink, press onto a surface, and you get an image. But how mixed-media artists use stamps is anything but basic. Stamping in mixed ...
The Beauty of Altered Books in Mixed-Media Art (Post)Picture a worn book, its weathered pages telling stories of a bygone era, now infused with a vibrant new identity. What was once a vessel of literature has turned into a canvas for creativity. Alt ...
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 ...
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 ...
6 Jane Austen-Themed Mixed-Media Projects (Post)Jane Austen fans, you will love these projects! Celebrate your adoration for the beloved author with these fun and simple mixed-media crafts. See below for the inspiration and be sure to use the h ...
The Differences Between 6 Types of Mixed-Media Art (Post)As artists push the boundaries of traditional mediums, new avenues of creativity open up. Mixed-media art has emerged as a testament to this boundless creativity. It's the fusion of diverse materi ...
Pressed Flower Art: What to Press and What Not to Press (Post)Knowing that flowers only bloom for a brief period adds to their transience. We naturally want to retain their beauty by pressing flowers and turning them into artwork. Practicing to press fl ...
12 Creative Collage Ideas to Explore (Post)Did you know the term "collage" comes from the French word "coller," which means "to glue"? Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, two instrumental figures in the Cubist movement, coined the wor ...
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 ...
Artful Thanks: A Gift Box of Gifting Supplies (Post)This project was originally published in A Somerset Life Summer 2016 Oftentimes friends or family help us out in such extraordinary ways that sending a card or flowers is not quite enoug ...
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 ...
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 ...
10 Ways to Use Vintage Photos in Mixed-Media Art (Post)Blog post by Amber Demien, editor of Art Journaling I often think that looking at mixed-media art is like a creative scavenger hunt or game of “I Spy.” The closer you look at a canvas or ...
DIY Bookmarks: 5 Ways (Post)"I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!" - Jane Austen There's nothing quite like getting lost in a good book. Today we're sharing a variety of DIY bookmark projects, t ...
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 ...
Watercolor Techniques: Wet on Dry vs. Wet on Wet (Post)Watercolor painting holds a mesmerizing charm with its transformative nature. Artists, over time, have developed various methods to transform paint from a solid block into a graceful watery blend ...
Capturing Summertime in Your Art Journal (Post)Summer is a season synonymous with travel, outdoor adventures, and childhood memories — all of which are great topics to explore on the pages of your art journal! We’ve brought together a colle ...
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