Somerset Place

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 #1 For a quick and easy background with a lot of interest, lightly spray water onto paint before it dries. Experiment with adding more or less water to discover different results.| Artwork by Leslie Wood, featured in Art Jour… Read more

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 sharing a tutorial on how to make the beautiful piece shown below. Welcome, Olga! I wait for this time of year, when meadows and forests are filled with numerous species of herbs and wild flowers. I collect these treasures and keep them dried and pressed… Read more

Have you heard the good news? GreenCraft is making a comeback!  We really missed having a magazine that appealed to such a wide range of crafters and makers. And in true, Stampington fashion, we've decided to make it better than ever before! The newly revamped GreenCraft magazine shares 144 pages of stylish and sustainable DIY craft projects. From paper crafts and wearable arts to home decor and more, you'll discover h… Read more

Valentine's Day is just around the corner! In celebration, we're excited to share card-making inspiration with 5 downloadable Valentine's card templates. Give your loved ones the sweet sentiment of a handmade card with the festive ideas below ❤️Downloadable Valentine's Day Card Templates1. Pinwheel Template Card by Chelsea Edwards Nearly everyone has held a pinwheel at the shore on a breezy day, attached them to the basket of their b… Read more

With Christmas only 5 days away, many of us have quite a bit of wrapping to do! We always find that incorporating a creative touch to packaging is a simple way to make gifts more meaningful. Whether it be stamping on Kraft Paper or painting canisters, there are several fun options for getting creative with gift wrap. Today we're sharing 5 of our favorite simple & creative gift wrap ideas that your loved ones will absolutely adore!5 Simple &… Read more