The 2008 issue of Stampington Inspirations is 80 pages of fun, fanciful and fabulously-inspired stamped project ideas paired with our Classic Art Stamps and More catalog, filled over 1,000 of our newest stamps as well as cherished favorites. Join our Artists-on-Call as they create over 100 stamped cards, gifts, scrapbook pages, and more, all using Stampington & Company art stamps. Click here to get a sneak peek of featured articles, and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive price of $8.99, including shipping and handling! This special pre-order price expires on May 25th.

The Summer '08 issue of Life Images will showcase results from our some of our recent challenges, including our “Hope” challenge, inspired by the Emily Dickenson poem “Hope is that thing with feathers.” We will also be featuring the collaborative work of a group of high school students from Pennsylvania that uses photography to help heal inner wounds. Two new challenges will be offered to our readers, including one using digital effects. And of course, pages and pages of new, breathtaking photographs accompanied by the poignant expressions of the photographer in prose and poetry. Click here to get a sneak peek of featured articles, and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive price of $12.99, including shipping and handling! This special pre-order price expires on May 25th.

Immerse yourself in creativity with the Summer '08 issue of Somerset Life, available July 1st. You'll be inspired to add a touch of magic to nearly every occasion with beautiful wands, or transform a vintage shoe holder into a unique and beautiful storage unit. If you're looking for a charming addition to your sewing room, don't miss Dawn Edmonson's adorable baby shoe pin cushions. Every issue also includes “Creative Living Ideas” that will encourage readers to infuse every facet of live with a touch of beauty. Click here to get a sneak peek of featured articles, and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive price of $12.99, including shipping and handling! This special pre-order price expires on May 25th.

Find scrapbooking, stamping, papercrafts, wearable art, and much more in HandCrafted Volume 4, the newest issue of this highly-anticipated annual publication. Here you will find a unique assortment of our best crafting projects (along with instructions), hand-selected by Stampington & Company's editorial staff. Highlights from Somerset Studio, Belle Armoire, Art Doll Quarterly, Stampington Inspirations, The Stampers' Sampler, Somerset Memories, and Take Ten, as well as featured special publications, will spark your creative fires and rekindle your joy in handcrafted arts. Click here to get a sneak peek of featured articles, and order your copy at the Post Script exclusive price of $12.99, including shipping and handling! This special pre-order price expires on May 25th.

The Summer '08 issue of Take Ten is overflowing with hundreds of stamped cards and gifts submitted by our readers, all presented in a fresh, new design layout! If you are looking for quick and easy card ideas, we have them for every occasion, just waiting to be made in ten minutes or less. Within this 144-page publication, you'll find classy thank you notes, simple ways to give your cards a shabby look, and article on The Fine Art of Minimalism, and a selection of stunning cards from guest artist Teri Anderson. 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 June 1st.

Get ready for the Summer '08 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry! Inside you'll find 144 pages of exciting projects, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, brooches, and much more. Gorgeous photographs and easy-to-understand instructions accompany every project, making this issue a must-have resource for all jewelry fans. Whether your passion is stringing or making polymer clay beads, incorporating found or natural objects, you'll enjoy the artfully made jewelry in this sumptuous book. 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 June 1st.

Somerset Studio Gallery Summer '08 is filled with hundreds of samples of extraordinary artwork presented up close and in detail. In this issue you'll find enlightening how-to-articles like Lisa Bebi's “Layered Dreams” where she uses encaustic medium as a final varnish, and Keron Lee's “The Green Family Tree,” where she experiments on canvas with her favorite color green, while delving into her family history. These beautifully photographed projects and hundreds of handmade works of art are created by your favorite artists, as well as by you, our talented readers. Whether your passion is rubber stamping, calligraphy or papercrafting, the newest Somerset Studio Gallery features everything you love about Somerset Studio in 200 lush pages. 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 June 1st.

Sew Somerset, now a bi-annual publication, once again brings artful sewing projects to the forefront with its spectacular summer edition. Like the exciting premiere 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. Included in this issue are gorgeous collage pins by Victoria Gertenbach, a set of fabulous pincushions by Bari J. Ackerman, a collection of vivacious art quilts by Jane LaFazio, and much, much more! 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 June 1st.

Prepare to take another voyage into the captivating world of Artful Blogging! Immerse yourself in some of the most artistically composed weblogs around, including the whimsical blog of illustrator Susan Mitchell, Tara Frey's romantic Pink Bella Cafe and Something Sublime from artist Deryn Mentock. Whether you are new to blogging or manage your own blogs already, you are sure to find inspiration in the beauty, reality and perspectives shared from the pages of these creative blogs. Click here to see what's inside, and order your copy today. This issue is also available on newsstands.

Explore the latest trends in altered apparel with the Summer '08 issue of Altered Couture! This 160-page special publication highlights imaginative embellished clothing and accessories accompanied by easy-to-understand instructions. Showcasing everything from updated vintage garments to personalized purses, this stylish publication is sure to provide inspiration for readers looking to revamp their wardrobe. This issue is a must-have for all fans of fashion! Click here to see what’s inside, and to order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

The sun is shining, and it’s time to pack away the last few pieces of your winter wardrobe! Let the May/June ’08 issue of Belle Armoire show you how to step into spring in style. Knitter extraordinaire Joan McGowan-Michael shares her feminine frocks in our Designer Collection. Discover Gibbous Fashions, a world where clothes are infused with soul and given new life. Join Bari J. for a look at her bright and playful handbags and accessories. Click here to take a look at featured articles, and order your copy today. This issue is also available on newsstands.

The May/June '08 issue of Somerset Studio is jam-packed with nearly 200 mixed-media and paper-crafting samples that will spark your imagination. Read about Deb Turner's tribute to legendary heroes Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill in “Ofrendas del Héroe.” Spend some time “Creating on the Edge” in this issue's Somerset Workshop department, and discover Stephanie Lee's “Soldered Safe Havens.” Click here to take a look at featured articles, and order your copy today. This issue is also available on newsstands.

The Summer '08 issue of Art Doll Quarterly is a celebration of whimsical, wild and all-around wonderful handmade dolls! Karen D. Milsten’s veggie-inspired dolls will have you taking creative cues “From the Garden,” while Stacy French's “Summertime Whimsies” will tickle your inner child. If you never outgrew your paper dolls, then you'll love Elaine Jackson's stories of a childhood spent cutting, coloring and gluing these colorful characters. Click here to take a look at featured articles, and order your copy today. This issue is also available on newsstands.

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

Winners must call Customer Service at 1-877-STAMPER by May 25, 2008 to claim prize. $25 gift certificate redeemable for products at The Shoppe at Somerset, subscriptions, publications, stamps, papers, and more!

Have you been looking for artful ways to incorporate your own personal style into your home décor? Then get ready for the upcoming release of Somerset Home Volume 3! This lush issue will show you how to add handmade touches to every room of your home, complete with stunning photographs and how-to instructions. Look for your opportunity to pre-order Somerset Home Volume 3 at a special Post Script price in June.

Starting in June, we're offering our Post Script subscribers an exclusive chance to purchase the last remaining copies of select out-of-circulation and out-of-stock issues! Each month, we'll select a few of these sought-after issues to be made available for sale to our subscribers. Extremely limited quantities remain, so be sure to check future issues of Post Script to purchase these rare copies before they're gone! Issues pictured may not be included in the first sale.

The premier issue of Where Women Create magazine, coming this November, will include a feature on the creative spaces of Stampington & Company’s own Editor-in-Chief, Jenny Doh. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the photo shoot of her office and studio in the June issue of Post Script!

If you’re a fan of fabulous accessories, then the third volume of Haute Handbags is the publication for you! Featuring creative clutches, timeless totes, personalized purses, and more, this special publication will show you how to make your own eclectic handbags. Contributing artists have come up with dozens of amazing handbags using all sorts of materials and styles, from Mary L. Welch's Interchangeable ATC bags to Kristen Robinson's collection of Jane Austen-inspired fabric purses. Click here to see what’s inside, and to order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

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 for yourself or a friend or learn about other articles featured in that issue. Click here to try out this great new feature.

The Ink Blot Experiment, the newest stamp line from artist Sandra Evertson, is here! This inventive stamp line combines Sandra's signature blots, as featured in the September/October ’07 issue of Somerset Studio, with vintage elements to create customizable art that is truly one-of-a-kind! To create your own collection of colorful characters, try using vibrant acrylic paints to stamp the wood-mounted blot portion and add Clearly Impressed accessories to make them complete, or use elements from your family photographs to make your characters even more distinctive! Click here to see the entire collection and order your favorite stamps today.

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