Posted by Michelle Ward on Jun 29th 2022
We have a very special guest artist visiting Somerset Place! Please join us in welcoming to our blog the incredibly talented Michelle Ward. A gifted instructor, rubber stamp and stencil designer, and a regular contributor to our publications, Michelle has graciously agreed to give us a personal step-by-step tutorial on how to create an upcycled journal!
An afternoon with a box from Amazon can become a cool journal. With minimal supplies and… 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
Posted by Stampington & Company on May 16th 2021
Grab your favorite pen, a cup of coffee, and clear a few hours for yourself. As you wander through the pages of these publications, you’ll uncover a wealth of journaling inspiration. Shine a spotlight on the here and now with thought-provoking prompts, creative exercises, journal or memory book page samples, and more! Let's take a peek inside...A Tour of Our Journaling MagazinesArt Journaling
In every 144-page issue of Art Journaling,… Read more
Posted by Stampington & Company on Jan 23rd 2021
We are thrilled to invite talented artist and frequent Stampington contributor, Lynne Moncrieff to the blog today! She is sharing a beautiful stamping project along with instructions on how to make your own version. Welcome, Lynne!
Towards end of 2019, I set myself a project to hand-carve a collection of trees. I enjoyed the process so much, I carved 9 trees but for this book, I worked with three of the original hand-carved trees also wor… Read more