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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 next mixed-media project.Inspired by Instagram: 5 Creative Instagram Accounts We Love!@maycontainpaper, Louise Muzio Visit @maycontainpaper to browse Louise Muzio's mixed-media and art journaling inspiration. | Louise Muzio was featured in&… Read more

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 art journal page, the more you can identify common elements that have been reinvented within the artwork. Everything from clothing tags to drywall tape, junk mail, receipts, and beyond can become an intriguing piece of collage fodder. Vintage photos… Read more

Did you hear the big announcement? We recently announced that a brand-new spin-off from In Her Studio is in the works! In Her Garden invites readers to explore the inspiring outdoor spaces of women who share a passion for making things grow. Whether you’re a gardener, an artist, or a bit of both, In Her Garden has something for you.In celebration of this exciting news, we're sharing a fun garden-themed project here on the blo… Read more

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 inside Art Quilting Studio, a magazine that explores the joys of quilting. Art Quilting Studio provides a playful and informative forum where quilt enthusiasts from all walks of life can share techniques, ideas, and inspiration. Take your qu… Read more

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 project below ...1. A Canvas Pouch for a Day at the Seashore Project by Lynne Moncrieff originally featured in A Somerset Life Summer 2018Supplies:Acrylic chalk paint: Antarctic, Hint of Mint (PaperArtsy - Fresco Finish) Canvas zippered p… Read more