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 ...
Winter Gardening Inspiration from In Her Garden (Post)When the weather turns cold, and it’s time to prepare your garden for winter, don’t despair at losing your leafy-green and brightly bloomed friends — move your efforts indoors! We’ve collected som ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mixed-Media Fabric Journal: From Bits to Pieces (Post)Article originally published in Art Journaling Autumn 2017There are so many amazing journals in previous issues of Art Journaling. When I purchased my first copy years ago, I was intrigu ...
45 Ways to Jump-Start Your Creativity (Post)Photo by Deeana Garcia At times, it can be difficult to get our creative juices flowing! That's why we asked a variety of artists how they jump-start their creativity. We were so insp ...
A Gift Guide for Artists & Creatives! (Post)Project pictured in A Somerset Holiday Volume 15 Do you have a friend who is constantly covered in paint, and proudly shows off her ink-smudged hands? Give the artistic wom ...
Artfully Adorned Wire Hangers DIY Project (Post)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, Stampingt ...
25 Art Journaling Prompts Recommended by Published Artists (Post)The dreaded blank page can sometimes stop us in our tracks when we sit down to art journal. We don’t know whether to start with choosing a topic or theme, writing down our thoughts, or putting tog ...
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 ...
5 Festive Themes for a Memorable Christmas Party from Mingle (Post)As the winter air turns brisk and delightful scents of cinnamon and evergreen linger, it's time to start crafting your Christmas celebration plans. To help spark your inspiration, we've gathered f ...
15 Mixed-Media Prompts to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing (Post)Sometimes it takes just a little dash of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing! Below we've compiled 15 prompts to inspire your next mixed-media project ...15 Mixed-Media Prompts 1. We ...
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 ...
Our Favorite Plant-Filled Spaces (Post)It's no secret that adding plants to your indoor space can offer a host of benefits. By releasing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, plants naturally freshen up the air around us, and they're kn ...
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 ...
Artful Building Blocks: 8 Mixed-Media Techniques for Beginners (Page)Somerset Apprentice magazine takes its readers by the hand to teach them the fundamentals of creating Somerset-style art — one basic step at a time. Today, we’re sharing some of our very ...