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Posted by Stampington & Company on Jun 10th 2022

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 you totally hated. These books find new life in mixed-media canvas, card making projects, and art journal pages. No scrap goes to waste and beautiful artwork is created in the process. Best Places to Find Old Books: Thrift Shops Library Sal… Read more

Posted by Stampington & Company on May 31st 2022

The dreaded blank page can sometimes stop us in our tracks when we sit down to art journal. We don’t know whether to start with choosing a topic or theme, writing down our thoughts, or putting together a color palette. The next time you want to create a journal page and don’t know where to start, consult this helpful list of 25 art journaling prompts developed by the creative minds behind some of the inspiring artwork in  Art Journaling… Read more

Posted by Stampington & Company on May 25th 2022

Lately, we've been hit hard by price increases on many of our everyday essentials. It feels like they're going up almost everywhere you turn, and we sometimes think we cannot indulge in our favorite crafts and hobbies. To show you that you can still take home high quality art and crafting supplies on a budget, we've gathered some of our favorite products from The Shoppe that are less than $25! From pens and washi tapes to stamps and mor… Read more

Posted by Stampington & Company on May 23rd 2022

Inside every artist’s toolkit, there should be gesso. It is so useful that it is an integral part of every mixed-media artist’s creative process. It is typically a white paint mixed with some sort of chalk, which provides plenty of “tooth” for later layers of paint — but that is not all that this wonder mixture is good for! Here are 5 different ways to use this tried-and-true material. 1. Primer We’ve all heard of this use, but it is… Read more

Posted by Stampington & Company on May 13th 2022

Even the most creative and dynamic artists fall into a slump from time to time. If you're finding it difficult to overcome a creative block, we recommend pulling out a journal and letting your thoughts run free. The practice of journaling is a great way to clear mental clutter and reignite inspiration. Below you'll find 3 of our favorite ways to use journaling to overcome a creative block!How to Use Journaling to Overcome a Creative Block1. St… Read more