As lovely as summer always is, with its warmer weather beckoning us outdoors, we adore how fall inspires us to turn inward. The cooler weather provides the perfect excuse to spend more time indo ...
Musts for a Cozy Day of Crafting (Post)Autumn officially arrives in less than one week which means it's time to embrace and celebrate the season's coziness! A wonderful way to do this is by creating a cozy environment for a day of craf ...
Quick and Creative Upcycling Ideas: 3 Ways to Dress Up Glass Jars (Post)Creative people can easily come up with new upcycling ideas using everyday items, and this extends to items that are on their way to the trash bin. We all go through a mountain of glass jars ...
9 Unique Art Journaling Ideas for Creative Exploration (Post)What seamlessly blends artistry, writing, and personal reflection? Art journaling goes beyond creating aesthetically pleasing pages. As a form of self-expression with multiple therapeutic b ...
A Tour of Our Journaling Magazines (Post)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 sp ...
The Best, Last-Minute Gifts (Post)As much as I try to stay on top of things during the holidays, I always find myself in need of some simple last-minute gifts. What could be easier than something you don’t even have to lea ...
Finding Serenity in the Studio: Our Favorite Zen Creative Spaces (Post)Hobbies can be an expressive form of meditation — something you do to create a bit of peace and joy in your soul. And while some find peace and mental clarity in a garden or favorite book ...
30 Art Studio Organization Tips for the New Year (Post)When it comes to art studio advice, we’ve received a treasure trove of tips from the artists who have graced the pages of In Her Studio — but the artistic people who read those pages are ...
Welcome to National Craft Month 2020! (Post)Project by Lisa Mallette Friends, we are thrilled to kick off our annual National Craft Month celebration with you! For the entire month of March, we'll be hosting fun crafting challenges, givea ...
Inspiration from The Coloring Studio (Post)To honor National Coloring Book Day, we're celebrating The Coloring Studio! No matter your age, coloring might just be the stay-at-home activity you need to keep those creative juices fl ...
Getting Creative With Somerset Studio Artist Papers by Guest Artist Megan Whisner Quinlan (Post)When artist Megan Whisner Quinlan tagged us in a project featuring Somerset Studio's artist papers, we were so inspired by her work and thought you would be too. We invited Megan to t ...
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Creatives (Post)Project pictured by Diane Adams featured in A Somerset Holiday Volume 14 When the holiday season approaches, we're overwhelmed with gift guides from every direction listing the l ...
8 Tips on Designing a Home Art Studio (Post)Whether you’re a professional or aspiring artist, having a dedicated space to express your artistic talents is vital. Your art studio is most likely where you'll spend a lot of time, yet designing ...
Handmade Necklace Projects: Inspiration From the Pages of Belle Armoire Jewelry (Post)Whether it's quilting, art journaling, jewelry-making or anything in-between, here at Stampington, we are all about celebrating creativity. One of our favorite publications is Belle Armo ...
Untraditional Art Supply Ideas (Post)We love asking our featured artists for recommendations on creative supplies, organizational methods, advice for overcoming creative block, and so much more. Inside In Her Studio,&nbs ...
5 Cozy Winter Projects We Love (Post)With the winter season in full-swing, it's the perfect time for cozy projects! From hand warmers to candles, we're sharing 5 of our favorite DIY projects to delight in during the winter sea ...
Pressed Flower Art: What to Press and What Not to Press (Post)Knowing that flowers only bloom for a brief period adds to their transience. We naturally want to retain their beauty by pressing flowers and turning them into artwork. Practicing to press fl ...
Creative Storage Ideas with a Shabby Chic Twist (Post)Every spring season, we fall in love with shabby chic decor all over again. As you spring clean your space this season, add a dash of shabby chic style with these storage solutions! From desktop s ...
The Healing Power of Art Journaling (Post)As kids, we naturally dive into creativity with a carefree spirit, expressing ourselves through singing, dancing, and drawing without fear of judgment. Such freedom and joy, sadly, are often lost ...
10 Unique Found Objects for Mixed-Media Art (Post)Found object art began to take shape in 1912 when Picasso made his cubist constructions from various scavenged materials, adding such things as matchboxes and newspapers. Dad ...
Inspiring Gifts for the Artist in Your Life + a Giveaway! (Post)Do you have a friend who is constantly covered in paint, and proudly shows off her ink-smudged hands? Give the artistic women in your life the gift of creativity with items that will inspire her ...
Watercolor Techniques: Wet on Dry vs. Wet on Wet (Post)Watercolor painting holds a mesmerizing charm with its transformative nature. Artists, over time, have developed various methods to transform paint from a solid block into a graceful watery blend ...
6 Jane Austen-Themed Mixed-Media Projects (Post)Jane Austen fans, you will love these projects! Celebrate your adoration for the beloved author with these fun and simple mixed-media crafts. See below for the inspiration and be sure to use the h ...
30 Art Journaling Tips From Mixed-Media Artists (Post)Art Journaling magazine always contains a wealth of advice from the artists who generously share their work within its pages. From practical tips to inspiring ideas and even motivational mess ...
Top Gift Picks for 2022 (Post)The results are in! From the coziest, inspirational pairings to something creative artists will love, here are some of this year's most coveted gifts. 1. Most Sought After: Gift Subscriptions ...
How to Construct and Deconstruct a Cardboard Journal with Guest Artist Michelle Ward (Post)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, ...
Bubbles of Beauty Project by Guest Artist, Margriet van Schaik (Post)We are pleased to welcome artist, Margriet van Schaik to the blog today! She is sharing an inspiring mixed-media piece and discussing how she created it. Welcome Margriet! Creating ...
Our Favorite Cubbies (Post)Featuring some of the most charming displays and planned arrangements we've seen, these studios take the compartmentalized storage one can only dream of to the next level. We hope these functional ...
Creating Autumn Ambiance (Post)This article by Sarah Heron was originally published in Somerset Holidays & Celebrations Volume 9. I am a Floridian who absolutely adores autumn; the glorious colors in the trees ...
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