Autumn has officially arrived and we could not be more thrilled! Whether it be a centerpiece for the table, mantle decor, or a thoughtful autumnal gift, there are countless exciting ways to get yo ...
Creative Storage Ideas with a Shabby Chic Twist (Post)Every spring season, we fall in love with shabby chic decor all over again. As you spring clean your space this season, add a dash of shabby chic style with these storage solutions! From desktop s ...
5 Versatile Supplies for Holiday Crafting (Post)Crafting and the holiday season go hand in hand, but it’s also a hectic time of year when it’s easy to become overwhelmed. As you start planning your holiday projects, make things easier on you ...
4 Crafts Inspired by the Beach (Post)Nothing quite says summertime like a visit to the beach! We always enjoy using the current season as creative inspiration. Incorporate seaside magic into your next craft by choosing a fun DIY pr ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
DIY Gratitude Journal (Post)As the year comes to a close, it's tradition to reflect on the things we're most grateful for. Whether it's simple moments spent expressing creativity or making memories with loved ones, we enc ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Glimpse Inside October Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)In need of a little inspiration? Our October issues have you covered! Between our annual edition of A Somerset Holiday and the charming gathering ideas you'll find inside Mingle, you'll discover ...
All About Doodling: Add Personality to Your Art With Just a Pen + FREE Printable Worksheets (Post)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 ...
Autumnal Bundles for Sinking into Fall (Post)As lovely as summer always is, with its warmer weather beckoning us outdoors, we adore how fall inspires us to turn inward. The cooler weather provides the perfect excuse to spend more time indo ...
A Mother's Day Gift Guide (Post)Mother's Day is just around the corner and we've put together a delightful selection of gift ideas for you to browse! From beautiful sketchbooks and mugs to creative magazine subscriptions, you ar ...
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 ...
It's in the Details: Mixed-Media Inspiration From Somerset Studio (Post)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 ...
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 ...
Sweet Summer Tea Tins Project (Post)Summer officially begins this weekend! In celebration, we're sharing a fun summer project here on Somerset Place today. These colorful tea tins are perfect for storing your favorite summery fla ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Inspiration from The Coloring Studio (Post)To honor National Coloring Book Day, we're celebrating The Coloring Studio! No matter your age, coloring might just be the stay-at-home activity you need to keep those creative juices fl ...
2021 at a Glance: Creative Inspiration to Come This Year! (Post)We anticipate 2021 to be an exciting year here at Stampington & Company and wanted to give you, our dear readers, a sneak peek at what's to come. Scroll below to see what we have in store for ...
8 Mixed-Media Techniques to Try (Post)We’ve gathered some quick and easy mixed-media techniques that would make great additions to any canvas, art journal page, or creation you can imagine! See below for the inspiration:Technique ...
DIY Propagation Station Made from an Old Fence (Post)This project was published inside In Her Garden Volume 1. Be sure to pick up your copy for more inspiration from the garden! A couple of years ago we had a big windstorm that blew down part ...
30 Art Journaling Tips From Mixed-Media Artists (Post)Art Journaling magazine always contains a wealth of advice from the artists who generously share their work within its pages. From practical tips to inspiring ideas and even motivational message ...