Somerset Place

We'll make a confession — we love to cut up books. It may sound barbaric, but there is something immensely satisfying about cutting up a book that you were forced to read in school, or a book that you totally hated. These books find new life in mixed-media canvas, card making projects, and art journal pages. No scrap goes to waste and beautiful artwork is created in the process. Best Places to Find Old Books: Thrift Shops Library Sal… 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