Art is not a thing; it is a way.
– Elbert Hubbard
A way of life, a necessity, a process by which we, as artists, let loose our innermost desires and thoughts, with the hope that our work may inspire, touch or otherwise improve our life and the lives of those around us. When we share or sell our artwork, we are not sharing simply an embellished page or a fancy stitch; we are sharing a little piece of ourselves, and a little piece of the process that makes us whole.
– Amanda Crabtree
Assistant Editor
NEW Artists' Emporium Featuring Artwork from Your Favorite Publications!

This April, we will be launching the Artists' Emporium, an exciting new feature on our Web site that will allow you to purchase select artwork straight from the pages of your favorite Stampington & Company publications! Each month, we will hand-select the most outstanding artwork from both top and emerging artists to be added to the Artists' Emporium, including artisan jewelry, art dolls, art-to-wear, mixed-media masterpieces, and much more. To make this new feature even more special, we will be donating a portion of each sale to charity, which means that every purchase you make will benefit an organization in need. In the March issue of Post Script, learn more about our Artists' Emporium and get an exclusive preview of the first items that will be available for sale.


Artwork By LK Ludwig (Sold)

Don't Miss an Issue!
Save 10% on all RSVP Packages

With our Winter '09 issues of Where Women Create and Somerset Life selling out in record time, there's no better time to reserve your copies of eagerly-anticipated issues in advance with an RSVP Package! Our RSVP Packages ensure that you'll receive the next four issues of your favorite quarterly titles, free of shipping and handling charges. As an added bonus, we're offering our Post Script subscribers an exclusive opportunity to sign up for any RSVP Packages at a special savings of 10% off the regular rate. Click here to discover all seven of our available RSVP Packages and order yours before this special offer ends on February 25th.


Hot New Products from the
Craft & Hobby Association Show!

In January, our staff attended one of the largest and most exciting events in the art and crafting industry – the Winter Craft & Hobby Association Show in Anaheim, California. When we walk the floor at this show each year, we discover new vendors, see enticing new product lines from our favorite vendors and learn about emerging trends that are sweeping the world of art and crafting. With dozens of catalogs and product samples in hand, we sorted through hundreds of potential new products to find our favorite CHA discoveries to share with our Post Script readers. From enchanting new paper collections and ephemera packages to elegant storage products and jewelry-making supplies, we’ve found something for everyone! Click here to see our favorite products from CHA, coming soon to The Shoppe at Somerset!


Pre-Order April Issues and Get FREE Shipping!

An Artful Celebration of
the Life of Marie Antoinette

Inspire Your Inner Fashionista
with
Haute Handbags!


Marie Antoinette is a historical icon whose decadent and beautiful way of life has inspired generations of artists. Now, you can share in their inspiration with Marie Antoinette, Stampington & Company’s newest special publication. This nearly 200-page issue is a celebration of the life of Marie Antoinette, from her lavish wardrobe to her rich history, through dozens of breath-taking projects submitted by artists from around the world. Click here to get a sneak peek of featured articles, and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive price of only $12.99, including shipping and handling! This special pre-order price expires on February 25th.
Step into spring in style with Haute Handbags! The Spring ’09 issue is a chic collection of classy clutches, tempting totes and personalized purses that is sure to inspire your inner fashionista. This 144-page publication will show you how to transform fabric, cigar boxes and even paper into one-of-a-kind accessories that will have everyone talking! Click here to get a sneak peek of featured articles, and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive price of only $12.99, including shipping and handling! This special pre-order price expires on February 25th.

Surround Yourself with
the Beauty of
Somerset Life

Expressive Images that
Embody the Magic of Life


Join dozens of artists as they share even more simply elegant ideas for infusing art and beauty into every day in the Spring ’09 issue of Somerset Life. Inside this gorgeous, 144-page issue, you’ll find inspired home décor projects, creative gift-giving ideas, breath-taking “Blogs with a View,” and much more. Click here to get a sneak peek of featured articles, and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive price of only $12.99, including shipping and handling! This special pre-order price expires on February 25th.

Explore 144 pages of captured moments and inspired words in the Spring ’09 issue of Life Images! Amateur and experienced photographers share expressive images that embody the magic of life. Find ideas for your own photography, or simply sit back and enjoy a visual journey with Life Images Spring ’09. Click here to get a sneak peek of featured articles, and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive price of only $12.99, including shipping and handling! This special pre–order price expires on February 25th.


NEW “Whispering Spring”
Serendipity Kit

“Whispering Spring” is our newest Serendipity Kit! These delightful kits contain soft whispers of spring and are full of unique pieces of ephemera in lovely shades of green. Each kit comes beautifully packaged and carefully assembled. Whispering spring is a great way to inspire the artist within and ideal to use as a gift for the beginner or experienced artist. Click here to get a closer look at these stunning kits, and order yours today. Each kit is truly unique. Only 22 will be sold, so be sure to reserve yours before they're gone!.


Save 15% on Vibrant
NEW Artist Paper Packs!

Whether you’re a collage artist, stamper, scrapbook enthusiast, or card-maker, you know that having the perfect papers for every project you work on is a must. That’s why we’ve gathered some of our favorite papers from past issues of Somerset Studio, Somerset Memories and Take Ten into three bright and bold new artist paper packs. From colorful quads that are the ideal size for card-making and collage sheets featuring charming vintage imagery to designs created by drawing inspiration from top artists, you’re bound to find the paper you need in these rich paper packs! We’re offering our Post Script readers an exclusive opportunity to order these stunning packs at a 15% savings. Click here to view all three of our new paper packs and take advantage of the special sale price before it expires on February 25th.


FREE Download of Vintage Beauties

Add some authentic vintage charm to your next project with this month’s free download! Try incorporating these stunning vintage beauties into a scrapbook page or collage, or include them as part of your art journal. No matter how you use them, you’re sure to love theses pieces of antique ephemera! Click here to see larger images, and download your copies today!


NEW How–To Video Project
A Beautiful Necklace with Patera Findings!


Join Marketing Manager Sarah Meehan and Shoppe Coordinator Vanessa Spencer as they share the step-by-step instructions for creating a one-of-a-kind necklace in our latest how-to video. Let them guide you through this project, featuring Patera Findings by Nunn Design, from start to finish with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Click here to watch the video and learn how to make your own Flights of Fancy necklace!


Coming March 1st!

Learn the Basics in the Premier
Issue of
Somerset Apprentice

Discover Why Top
Artists are Going Digital!

If you’ve ever flipped through the pages of Somerset Studio in awe of the techniques used by your favorite artists, then you’ll love Somerset Apprentice. This new issue provides a basic and thorough understanding of techniques geared toward readers who aspire to make Somerset-esque art but need to learn the fundamentals. Somerset Apprentice will show you how to do featured projects, call out specific products and teach you how to use them, and take you by the hand as you learn how to make lovely works of art Somerset-style. Click here to get even more sneak peeks of featured articles, and order your copy today! This issue will also be available on newsstands beginning on March 1st.

Let your creativity blossom with the Spring ’09 issue of Somerset Digital Studio! Somerset Digital Studio showcases some of the best digitally-created artwork from around the world, including scrapbook pages, ATCs, collages, and much more. Whether you’re new to the world of digital artwork or are an experienced veteran, you’ll find pieces to spark your creativity in this eagerly-anticipated, 144-page issue. Click here to get even more sneak peeks of featured articles, and order your copy today! This issue will also be available on newsstands beginning on March 1st.

144 Pages of Inspiring
Artisan Jewelry

Hundreds of Quick & Clever
Stamped Cards!


Step into spring in style with the Spring ’09 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry! In this 144-page issue, you’ll find even more handcrafted artisan jewelry by top designers and emerging artists. From inspired necklaces to unconventional beadwork, this issue has dozens of pieces to help shake away those winter blues! Click here to get even more sneak peeks of featured articles, and order your copy today! This issue will also be available on newsstands beginning on March 1st.

Get a “jump” on your card-making with the Spring ’09 issue of Take Ten! This colorful issue is jam-packed with hundreds of creative stamped cards and project ideas to keep you inspired all season long. And best of all, each of these fabulous cards and projects can be made in only ten minutes or less! Click here to get even more sneak peeks of featured articles, and order your copy today! This issue will also be available on newsstands beginning on March 1st.


Jenny’s Award

The Life Through Art Foundation is committed to funding educational opportunities in the arts for underprivileged students and artists who otherwise would not be able to finance such endeavors. Since 2005, they have honored artists and celebrities who have made a difference at their annual Gala event. At this year’s Red Party, our own Editor-in Chief Jenny Doh was honored for her contributions to the artistic community. Click here to read her acceptance speech, which comments on the helping power of art, and to learn more about the Life Through Art Foundation.



Vintage Fashions Take Center Stage in Sandra Evertson’s Newest Stamp Line!

Introducing Fairytale Couture, an elegant, new wood-mounted stamp collection by artist Sandra Evertson! Combining her love of vintage etchings and prints with her signature collage style, Sandra has assembled a collection of nine, fashion-inspired stamps that you’ll want to incorporate into all of your projects. To give you an extra boost of artistic inspiration, we’ve created a selection of beautiful sample artwork that showcases images from Fairytale Couture. Click here to see the entire collection, as well as our inspiring sample projects, and order your favorites today.


Stock Up on Newly Discontinued Products & Save 20%!

Surround yourself in color with vivid art and crafting essentials from this month’s selection of newly discontinued products. Featuring items from such vendors as 7gypsies, Provocraft, Imaginisce, and more, this creative collection of products will make a welcome addition to any craft studio. With an exclusive discount of 20% for Post Script subscribers, there’s no better time to stock up on favorite products or try out something new! Click here to view our entire selection of newly discontinued products.


Save 20% on our Book of the Month

“Designer Cards & Tags – Fabulous Projects Created with Style”
by Anna Griffin


Share the gift of your creativity with others by making stunning cards! In “Designer Cards & Tags — Fabulous Projects Created with Style,” renowned designer Anna Griffin lends her design expertise to beautiful card and gift tag projects. Gatefolds, dimensional motifs, scalloped borders, embossed embellishments, die-cut frames, and artfully mixed and matched patters are among the special touches that set griffin's cards apart from others. From birthdays to holidays, there's a one-of-a-kind project to make for any occasion. Click here to learn more about our Book of the Month, view sample pages and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive savings of 20%.


Special Publications Now on Sale

See the Apron
as an Art Form!

Learn What Keeps Other Creative Women Inspired


Aprons are about style, about crafting and about your hard work. Of course you can wear one while you cook and clean, but why consign that beautiful and functional apron to chores alone? With all the glamour and charm of aprons, Stampington & Company brings you apron•ology, a magazine that will present delightful photographs and illustrations featuring exciting apron designs with simple techniques and templates that will be fun for the DIY-er to create. Click here to see what’s inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

Step into the artistic spaces of even more amazing women in the Spring ’09 issue of Where Women Create! Explore the studio of an admired artist, get unique storage and organizational ideas and learn what keeps other creative women inspired. With ten new studios to delve into, including Rebecca Purcell (Organon 9 Worlds/Anthropologie), Leigh Stanley (Curly Girl Designs), Beth Olson & Vicki Wooten (Gossamer Designs), and more, this is one issue you won’t want to miss! Click here to see what’s inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

Spend Some Time with Top Art Bloggers

Save Money & The Planet
by Refashioning Your Wardrobe!


Brilliant, bold and inspiring – the Spring ’09 issue of Artful Blogging brings even more stunning blogs from across the Internet into print. Sit back and enjoy the visual delights that fill this 144-page issue, including full-color photographs, blog excerpts, Q&A with top art bloggers, and much more. Order your copy today, and discover even more artful weblogs. Click here to see what’s inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

Don’t recycle — refashion! If you’ve ever wanted to give new life to old garments, there’s no better place to find inspiration than the Spring ’09 issue of Altered Couture. Be ecologically chic in recycled fashions, and save Highlights include embellished dresses, decorated pants, personalized purses, and much more. Click here to see what’s inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.


Project of the Month
"Playful Scalloped Pouch Set"
by Sarah Meehan

Make your own playful pouch set that's as whimsical and fun as it is functional! Join Marketing Manager Sarah Meehan as she creates this clever pouch set using sticky-back canvas from the Claudine Hellmuth Studio Collection by Ranger Ink. With a few strokes of acrylic paint and a hand-written passage from a children's book, the adhesive-backed canvas becomes a charming embellishment for these pint-sized pouches. Click here for instructions and close-up photographs.

The Shoppe at Somerset is where you’ll find more than 2,300 unique Art & Crafting Essentials, books, gifts, papers, stamps, and more!

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Somerset Memories
February/March '09

The Stampers’ Sampler
February/March '09
Art Doll Quarterly
Spring '09


The February/March issue of Somerset Memories is here to inspire you to create beautiful and meaningful scrapbook layouts and heritage artwork. From making collages out of cardboard to a digital sketchbook, a special scrapbook for Miley Cyrus or learning to use color with black and white photographs, we’ve got it all! Check out our latest issue for page after page of ideas on how to leave a legacy for those you love. Click here to take a peek at featured articles and order your copy today!
Get into the “spring” of things with the February/March ’09 issue of The Stampers’ Sampler! Guest artist Janet Pensiero will astound you with her stand-out style, and our sweet ideas for Easter cards will make your holiday egg-stra special. Results from recent Reader Challenges are also presented, along with new Reader Challenges and a fashionable new Tempting Template. With more than 175 stamped samples, this issue is a must-have for stampers of all styles. Click here to take a peek at featured articles and order your copy today!
Doll-makers and enthusiasts will find the inspiration they’ve been looking for in the Spring ’09 issue of Art Doll Quarterly! From the Doll Artist Profile of Nicol Sayre to Sarah Faber’s Black-Eyed Suzie Dolls, this enticing issue is jam-packed with a wealth of creative dolls that capture a broad range of artistic media. As in every issue, dozens of outstanding dolls submitted by readers are featured in our Show & Tell section, and a bonus free paper art doll pattern will spark your creative fires. Click here to take a peek at featured articles and order your copy today.

Congratulations


Congratulations to Post Script subscriber Carol Hazelett, this edition's $25 gift certificate winner!

Winners must call Customer Service at 1-877-STAMPER by February 25, 2009 to claim prize. $25 gift certificate redeemable for products at The Shoppe at Somerset, subscriptions, publications, stamps, papers, and more!


Sneak Peek...


“Catch Up” on
Your Card-Making!

Discover Even More
Inspiring How-To Videos!

Preview our Next
French Flea Market Sale!

With hundreds of creative cards on display, our annual Catch Up Issue is a must-have resource for all rubber stampers! This colorful issue is jam-packed with cards for every occasion, grouped by color for ease of navigation. The next exciting issue is coming this May, and we’re offering our Post Script readers an advance sneak peek, as well as a special discount pre-order price, in the March newsletter.

We’ve pooled the talents of our creative staff members to build an exciting and informative library of how-to videos! You’ll find detailed projects shown from start-to-finish, tips and techniques for using top products from The Shoppe at Somerset and more in the Stampington & Company collection of videos. Discover this inspired new feature in next month’s Post Script newsletter!

We’ll be taking another extravagant journey to the flea markets of France in the April issue of Post Script, and we’re offering our readers an exclusive opportunity to preview the enchanting selection of vintage treasures that will be available. Highlights include handwritten documents, vibrant photographs and postcards, rare vintage ephemera, antique trinkets, and much more. Look for this enticing preview in the March issue of Post Script.


Just a Reminder

Artists Share Their
Secrets in
Art Journaling
Unleash Your Wild Side
with The Unruly Shadows

Over 6,000 Articles at Your Fingertips!

Since the publication of True Colors in 2003, the art journal collection Signatures in 2004 and throughout the pages of Somerset Studio, we have dedicated ourselves to presenting to our readers the best of the rich, diverse world of art journals. We are pleased to continue the tradition with a new semi-annual publication dedicated to the art of visual chronicling. Art Journaling magazine will take you inside the journals of some of your favorite artists for an up-close-and-personal look. Detailed photos and insightful commentary will help you to discover your personal journaling style, with hints, tips and tricks for creating a stand-out page. Click here to take a look at featured articles, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

Hot off the success of The Unruly Girls Club, Angela Cartwright has released her second stamp collection, The Unruly Shadows. This clever new collection includes three creative sheets - Rhythmic Shadows, Shadow Dancing and Shadow Emotions. These unique stamp sets are a fun way to add interest to a handmade invitation, a quirky scrapbook page or even a wearable art project. Click here to meet all of The Unruly Shadows and order your stamp sets today.

Are you looking for a favorite article, but can't seem to remember which issue it was in? Have you recently discovered an artist and want to find more of their work? Or do you wonder if your favorite Stampington & Company stamp has been featured in past magazines? Our Searchable Index of Articles allows you to enter a keyword, artist name, author, title, or even stamp SKU and generates a list of articles that contain your search words. It also includes a link to the issue that contains that specific article so you can order a copy or learn about other articles featured in that issue. Click here to try out this great feature, which includes ALL of our previous issues.


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