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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
5 Handcrafted Bookmarks to Help Meet Your Reading Goals (Post)Many of us set reading goals at the beginning of a new year, either to read a certain number of books or perhaps to tackle some titles on our to-be-read lists. Why not combine your reading goals with ...
Winter Gardening Inspiration from In Her Garden (Post)When the weather turns cold, and it’s time to prepare your garden for winter, don’t despair at losing your leafy-green and brightly bloomed friends — move your efforts indoors! We’ve collected som ...
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 ...
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 ...
12 Creative Ways to Use Vintage Photos in Your Art Journal (Post)Vintage photos are often used in art journals to help the artist tell a story. We can’t help but wonder who the people in the photo were, what their lives were like, or what they were thinking ...
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 ...
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’ ...
Glimpse Inside February 2022 Issues + Your Chance to Win! (Post)Get your creative juices flowing this month with our newest issues filled to the brim with projects you will love to try! Whether it's a mixed media project inside Somerset Studio or a bath a ...
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 ...
A Tour of Art Quilting Studio (Post)Here at Stampington & Company, we publish a wide variety of creative magazines. From mixed-media to upcycling and everything in-between, we love sharing artistic inspiration! Here's a peek ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
180 Songs to Add to Your Studio Playlist (Post)The creative women featured on the pages of In Her Studio are so generous with their advice on everything from how to conquer creative blocks to how to organize your art supplies. But as we all ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Get Published: Magazine Calls and Challenges (Page)See also: Submission Guidelines | Tips for Getting Published Which magazine are you interested in being published in? New in 2025! A Somerset Hallow ...
Artful Building Blocks: 8 Mixed-Media Techniques for Beginners (Page)Somerset Apprentice magazine takes its readers by the hand to teach them the fundamentals of creating Somerset-style art — one basic step at a time. Today, we’re sharing some of our very ...