It’s easy to chug along, gain speed, and forget to press on the breaks in the business of everyday life. Today, Shoppe Manager Vanessa Spencer reveals a simple project to help you take time to slow down, breathe, and appreciate the present moment in this creative, art journal project. Slow Down and Breathe Mini Art […]

Spring has finally sprung, and we’re celebrating it inside the bright and vibrant pages of our April issues. If your creativity has been hibernating, let the inspirational projects, photographs, and stories featured in this month’s new publications wake it right back up. And I, for one, am doubly excited for the very first volume of […]

As the end of 2013 draws near, we want to take a moment to revisit our top 13 most popular blog posts. From new project ideas and trendy craft techniques to special guest artists and bloggers, discover reading content you’ll absolutely adore!   Top 13 Blog Posts of 2013:  1.  Spring Fling: A Double Dose of Lavender 2.  Artist […]

“In my experience, the most important and hardest step in creating art is to sit at the table and begin. If you show up at your table every day, inspiration will always join you. Don’t wait. Begin now.” – Karen Grunberg Discover new techniques to inspire your art journaling aspirations with this free article download […]

Artwork Credit (top to bottom, left to right):  Ann A. Wolfe, GreenCraft Magazine; Kellene Giloff, Stampington President;  Lynda Berger, Art Journaling; Monica Sabolla Gruppo, Somerset Studio; Renee Rogers, Somerset Life; Suzan Buckner, Art Journaling; Jamie Jamison, Artful Blogging; Jessica Whisman, GreenCraft Magazine; Vivienne McMaster, Somerset Life   To tantalize your creative taste buds, we’ve gathered a […]