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 ...
Spring Herbarium: Mixed-Media Tutorial by Guest Artist Olga Siedlecka (Post)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 sharin ...
60+ Books for Igniting Inspiration (Post)There are many ways to find inspiration, but when the days grow shorter and colder, nothing beats curling up with a good book in the warmth and comfort of your home (or studio). Whether it’s a ...
Artistic Finds for Under $25! Budget-Friendly Items for Creative Projects (Post)Lately, we've been hit hard by price increases on many of our everyday essentials. It feels like they're going up almost everywhere you turn, and we sometimes think we cannot indulge in our ...
Artful Thanks: A Gift Box of Gifting Supplies (Post)This project was originally published in A Somerset Life Summer 2016 Oftentimes friends or family help us out in such extraordinary ways that sending a card or flowers is not quite enoug ...
A Winter Bucket List DIY Advent Calendar + FREE Printable (Post)I’ll never forget the excitement I felt every year on December 1st as a child when my mom would unveil that year’s advent calendar. It was usually bought at the local big box store and constructed ...
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 ...
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 ...
5 Simple & Creative DIY Gift Wrap Ideas (Post)With Christmas only 5 days away, many of us have quite a bit of wrapping to do! We always find that incorporating a creative touch to packaging is a simple way to make gifts more meaningful. Wh ...
10 Simple Yet Striking DIY Jewelry Projects (Post)Handcrafted jewelry can be intimidating for newcomers, but you may be surprised at what you can create using common mixed-media techniques. We feature a wide array of artisan jewelry designs in our m ...
6 Pumpkin-Themed DIY Craft Projects to Inspire Your Creativity This Autumn (Post)Autumn has officially arrived and we could not be more thrilled! Whether it be a centerpiece for the table, mantle decor, or a thoughtful autumnal gift, there are countless exciting ways to get yo ...
10 Ways to Use Tags in Your Art Journal (Post)Today the managing editor of Art Journaling, Amber Demien, stops by Somerset Place to share a variety of creative ways to use tags in your own journal! My favorite thing about mixed-medi ...
Jars of Goodness Mixed-Media Tutorial (Post)Brush off your paintbrushes and get ready to take a Somerset Workshop from the comfort of your very own home! Today, we're sharing a step-by-step tutorial by Junelle Jacobsen from her, "Whimsical ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Creating a Mental Studio (Post)We're thrilled to welcome special guest, Elle Harris to Somerset Place to share a beautiful piece about creating inspiration around you. Featured photo by Marian Parsons; In Her Studio Spring ...
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 ...
Get Published: Magazine Calls and Challenges (Page)See also: Submission Guidelines | Tips for Getting Published Which magazine are you interested in being published in? A Somerset Holiday ...