Somerset Place

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

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

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

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 of our fence. The fence was pretty old, so we decided to replace it. But, being who I am, I could not get rid of the old fence. Recently, I became aware of propagating plants from leaf clippings, and I had a lot of leaf clippings in ugly glass jars… Read more

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 to try a new craft or add to her ever-growing stash of materials. Whether it is a magazine bundle to inspire her for months to come, a unique fashion accessory to express her creativity, or art supplies to bring new ideas to life, we have it covered.… Read more