Posted by Stampington & Company on May 29th 2020
"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty." - Maya Angelou
We love incorporating a deeper meaning in our creative projects and using butterfly motifs is a wonderful way to accomplish this! See below for a collection of whimsical butterfly-themed projects that will remind you of the magic of growth and change.4 Butterfly-Themed Mixed-Media Projects1. Shrink Plastic Butt… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on May 20th 2020
Photo by Anna Kern featured in In Her Studio Summer 2020
Creative block rears its head in many different ways, and sometimes taking the first step is the hardest part. For mixed-media artists, this struggle is exemplified by the blank page — be it a stark white art journal page, a blank canvas, or any substrate that has yet to become art. Whether the culprit is emotional obstacles, time constraints, or supply limitatio… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on Apr 26th 2020
Hello friends! During these uncertain times when most of us are spending more time at home, it can be all too easy to turn to TV shows and our phones to keep ourselves entertained. With many people feeling more anxious than ever, it’s a good idea to discover creative activities that can provide both calming benefits as well as a bit of distraction. See below for our favorite relaxing ways to express creativity!Calming the Chaos: 6 Rela… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on Apr 23rd 2020
Hello Friends! In honor of World Book Day, today we're excited to share a darling bookish project! Commemorating passages from beloved books makes for a fun craft that can be used to decorate your home. In the example above we used book pages as a canvas to paint a Jane Austen quote. See below for instructions on how you can make one featuring your favorite literary quote!Bookish Quotes Project Directions
1. Use gel medium to adhere 4 pag… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on Apr 2nd 2020
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