Join one of the hottest crafting trends around and discover the loveable and huggable creatures known as “softies.” Stuffed Summer ’09 celebrates these uniquely whimsical characters through page after page of gorgeous photographs, easy-to-understand techniques and an endless amount of inspiration. Veteran softie artists and new fans alike will enjoy this playful look at stuffed creatures of all shapes, sizes, colors, and materials. 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 May 25th.

Discover a bounty of art and crafting projects in the latest installment of HandCrafted! HandCrafted Volume 5 features hundreds of outstanding projects hand-selected from issues of Somerset Studio, Belle Armoire, The Stampers’ Sampler, Somerset Memories, and Art Doll Quarterly, as well as our inspiring special publications. Whether your passion is stamping, scrapbooking, wearable art, or paper-crafts, you won’t want to miss this eagerly-anticipated issue. 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 May 25th.

With hundreds of simply elegant ideas for elevating the everyday, the Summer ’09 issue of Somerset Life is a celebration of artful living. Whether you’re looking to explore the art of creative correspondence or heartfelt gift-giving ideas, this 144-page publication will leave you feeling inspired. Order a copy of the Summer ’09 issue today, and start living the “Somerset” life! 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 May 25th.

Traditional quilters, mixed-media artists and fine art quilters are exploring each others’ traditions, and developing imaginative quilting techniques. We invite all quilters to explore the pages of Art Quilting Studio, showcasing the heart and soul of art quilting. The breath-taking premier issue will provide an informative forum where enthusiasts can cross-pollinate to share techniques, ideas and inspiration. 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 June 1st.

Once again, Sew Somerset brings artful sewing projects to the forefront with its spectacular Summer ’09 edition. As in every issue, this edition showcases page after page of innovative sewn pieces using inventive stitching designs and striking fabrics. Artists continue to use creative stitching, bringing to life wearable pieces, books, cards, décor, art quilts, and mixed-media projects. 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 June 1st.

Somerset Studio Gallery is filled with hundreds of samples of extraordinary artwork presented up close and in detail. Whether your passion is rubber stamping, calligraphy or paper-crafting, the Summer ‘09 issue of Somerset Studio Gallery features everything you love about Somerset Studio in nearly 200 lush pages, including enlightening how-to-articles, beautifully photographed projects and hundreds of handmade creations by your favorite artists, as well as by you, our talented readers. 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 June 1st.

Even more handcrafted artisan jewelry awaits you in the Summer ‘09 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry! From decadent found-object pieces to dazzling beaded jewelry, this 144-page issue is an indispensable resource for all jewelry-enthusiasts. Included in this stunning issue are dozens of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, and more, made from materials like polymer clay, jewelry wire and precious metal clay. 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 June 1st.

Learn to create your own handmade greeting cards in only ten minutes or less with Take Ten! The Summer ’09 issue features hundreds of quick and easy stamped cards and projects submitted by our talented readers, complete with detailed instructions to help you recreate your favorites at home. Once you’ve discovered the joy of making your own cards in less than ten minutes, you’ll never purchase another greeting card again! 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 June 1st.

Step into the artistic spaces of even more amazing women in the Summer ’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 twelve new studios to delve into, this is one issue you won’t want to miss! Featured artists in the Summer ’09 issue include: Marie Osmond, Alisa Burke, Pam Garrison, Amy Hanna, Lisa Kaus, and many more. Click here to see what's inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

Catch Up Volume 13 is finally here! Each year, we receive an unbelievable amount of amazing artwork. This year’s issue if filled with over 500 samples of the artwork we just couldn’t fit into The Stampers’ Sampler, along with their easy-to-follow instructions and high-quality photographs. You are sure to be inspired by the quality of the artwork, covering all colors of the spectrum. Click here to see what's inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

Continue the inspiration with the Summer ’09 issue of Artful Blogging! Featuring the online journals and virtual galleries of artists from around the world, this enticing issue is a must-have for new and experienced bloggers alike. Immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery, creative expression and the growing community of artful bloggers everywhere. Get even more tips on Blogging Etiquette, Blogger’s Must-Haves and How to Get Started on your own blog spot! Click here to see what's inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

Summer has sprung in Altered Couture, as children’s collections brighten up in pastel, old sweaters are used to do new tricks and shoes shine with rhinestone embellishments. Pat Berryhill is back with more altered, mouth-watering creations, as are Lindsay Mason and Rice Freeman Zachery. Learn how to make a scarf, add buttons, toggles and snaps and garner endless inspiration to redesign your wardrobe for summer. Click here to see what's inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

In the May/June 2009 issue of Somerset Studio, Andrew Lloyd Webber is the theme, with thoughtful work featuring Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and much more. Michelle Caplan and her beautiful collage portraiture work are featured in the artist portfolio and grace the cover. Julie Haymaker Thompson shares her poetic collages, and Editor-in-Chief Jenny Doh’s favorite quote inspired gorgeous lettering work for the Lively Art of Lettering. Click here to take a look at featured articles, and to order your copy today.

Both fashionable and fabulous, Belle Armoire offers 96 pages of must-make creations. Rejuvenate your wardrobe and inspiration by trying on the latest issue, full of jewelry, accessories and clothing created from scratch. Designer collections showcase the best of contemporary art-to-wear designers, while columnist Bonzie advises on the latest trends. Our Salon and Altered Couture sections show off the hottest designs and re-designs from our readers. Flip through these style profiles to master and marvel at the artistry of clothing and accessories. Click here to take a look at featured articles, and to order your copy today.

Fans of art dolls, whether stuffed, sculped, painted, or sewn, will love the wide array of dolls presented in the Summer ’09 issue of Art Doll Quarterly! Doll-making goes green with Cara L. Johnson’s “Upcycled Geisha,” while cover artist Ruth Morris explores the animal kingdom with her “Quaro Bird Dolls.” Artist Alice Watterson is featured in this issue’s Doll Artist Profile, and dozens of inspiring dolls round out our Show & Tell section. Click here to take a look at featured articles, and to order your copy today.

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

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

Finding creative uses for old items is nothing new to artists, but the spirit of preserving the planet is more important than ever before, and GreenCraft Magazine is here to honor and inspire those who find artistic applications for normally discarded resources. Get a sneak peek of the eagerly-anticipated premier issue of GreenCraft Magazine, along with a Post Script exclusive pre-order price, next month.

With breath-taking lines of artist papers, quirky and fun collections of Clearly Impressed stamps and creative mixed-media art books to her name, artist Angela Cartwright is an inspiration to artists around the world. To celebrate the release of her latest book, “In This Garden: Exploration in Mixed-Media Visual Narrative,” we’re offering special pricing on all of our Angela Cartwright products! Look for this special sale in the June issue of Post Script!

If you’ve ever wanted to own a handmade, one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art by artists Lisa Guerin or Connie Govea Stuart, then you won’t want to miss the June issue of Post Script! We’re offering readers a selection of jewelry created by these two talented artists, perfect as gifts for artist friends or as a treat for yourself. Explore the entire collection and order your favorites this June.

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, 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 take a look at featured articles, and to order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

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.

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