Eloquence is a painting of the thoughts.
– Blaise Pascal
Then in–articulation is a paint-by-number.
– Virginia Valdez
Junior Designer
Shop Our First Annual Holiday Extravaganza!

Get in the holiday spirit at our first annual Holiday Extravaganza! We’ve gathered our favorite holiday products, including festive papers, lush ribbons, delightful embellishments, and much more, to help give your crafting a dose of holiday cheer. We’ve also taken even deeper discounts on some of our closeout holiday products. Best of all, if you place any order over $50 (excluding shipping & handling), you’ll get a FREE Clearly Impressed stamp from Maureen Blackman’s Yuletide Elements collection! Simply enter “EXTRAVAGANZA” in the Comment section of the order form to receive your free stamp (while supplies last). Click here to shop our Holiday Extravaganza, and don’t forget to take a peek at our new holiday–themed projects!

Create–a–Card Serendipity Kit!

Take the guesswork out of handmade greetings with our Create–a–Card Serendipity Kit! This colorful kit contains everything you need to make two complete cards, including flowers, paper lace, metal embellishments, collage elements, and blank cards with matching envelopes. Show someone how much you care by sharing a handmade greeting! Click here to get a closer look at this creative kit, and order yours today for only $7.95. Only 20 will be sold, so be sure to reserve yours before they disappear!

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Hundreds of Stamped Cards Created in Only 10 Minutes

Top Jewelry Artists Share their Secrets
Get “Sew” Creative with Stitched Mixed-Media Projects!



Are you looking for even more creative cards that can be completed in ten minutes or less? Our Winter ‘09 issue of Take Ten is overflowing with hundreds of stamped samples that are sure to inspire. Whether you’re looking for a colorful birthday card or a quick and easy stamped project, this dazzling issue is filled with artistic ideas for every occasion. 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 October 25th.

Even more handcrafted artisan jewelry awaits you in the Winter ‘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. Belle Armoire Jewelry Winter ‘09 is sure to help you beat those winter blues! 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 October 25th.

Grab your needle and thread, and get ready for the Winter ‘09 issue of Sew Somerset! This cutting–edge issue features paper, fabric and mixed–media projects transformed with stitches of all shapes and sizes. Sewers, paper–crafters and collage artists alike will be in awe of the stunning stitched projects highlighted in this eagerly–anticipated publication. Full–color photos and easy–to–understand instructions make this issue a must–have for anyone interested in adding stitched elements to their projects. 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 October 25th

200 Pages of Extraordinary
Handmade Artwork

The Finest Moments from
Over a Decade in Print


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 Winter ‘09 issue of Somerset Studio Gallery features everything you love about Somerset Studio in 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 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 October 25th.

The publishers of Somerset Studio invite you to explore the finest moments from over a decade in print in the second extraordinary volume of Artists’ Café. This decadent, 144-page issue is jam-packed with the best paper–crafting and mixed–media projects from Somerset Studio. Relive favorite articles, discover techniques you may have missed or get reacquainted with an admired artist. The premier volume of this inspiring issue sold out, so be sure to order your copy of Volume 2 today! 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 October 25th.


Exclusive Interview with Daniel Vosovic!

You’ve watched him in action during the second season of Bravo’s hit show Project Runway, now you can get a behind–the–scenes look at creative world of Daniel Vosovic with an exclusive interview in the November/December issue of Belle Armoire! Join Editor–in–Chief Jenny Doh as she visits with Daniel. Click here for a preview of this exciting feature article.

Exclusive Preview of Our Next
French Flea Market Sale!


We’re taking another virtual trip to the flea markets of Paris in October, and all of our Post Script subscribers are invited! Corey Amaro has uncovered even more vintage treasures and trinkets from her trips to the French flea markets, and we know you’ll love the decadent document bundles, delicate antique dolls, metal embellishments, and more included in this latest selection. Before the sale begins, we’re offering readers an exclusive opportunity to preview some of the enchanting goodies that will be available. Click here to see a sampling of our next French Flea Market Sale. Look for your invitation in the November issue of Post Script, which will be sent on November 11th at 6PM Pacific Standard time.

Going, Going, Gone!
Last Chance to Order Select Out–of–Circulation Issues
We're offering our Post Script subscribers an exclusive opportunity to purchase the last remaining copies of select out–of–circulation issues, directly from the Publisher's Personal Stock! The issues being featured this month have only 20 or fewer copies left in stock. Once these issues have sold out, they'll be gone forever, so be sure to place your order early to guarantee that you will receive one of the last remaining copies. This month, we are offering Somerset Studio March/April ‘97, Somerset Studio July/August ‘97, Somerset Studio November/December ‘97, Art Doll Quarterly Summer ’03 (premier issue), Take Ten Volume 1 (premier issue), and Belle Armoire Jewelry Volume 1 (premier issue). Click here to see featured contents and order yours today!

FREE Ephemera Download
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Post Script Exclusive!


Add some authentic vintage charm to your next project with this month’s free download! Try incorporating it into a scrapbook page or collage, or include it as part of your art journal. No matter how you use it, you’re sure to love this antique photo! Click here to see a larger image, and download your copy today!

Exciting Challenges for Art Quilting Studio & GreenCraft Magazine

With the release dates of our new publications for 2009 quickly approaching, our Editor-in-Chief Jenny Doh has developed a number of inspired challenges to encourage artists to submit. Challenges for two of our most eagerly–anticipated issues, Art Quilting Studio and GreenCraft Magazine, have recently been featured prominently on Jenny’s blog. Click here to learn about these innovative challenges, and find out how you can submit your own artwork to be featured in our exciting 2009 issues!

Coming November 1st!

Explore the Creative Spaces of Artistic Women

144 Pages of Dazzling Altered Artwear
Get a Glimpse into the World of Artful Blogging!



Whether it’s art, food, music, written works or choreographed dances, extraordinary women know that the process of creating is as important as what ultimately gets created. That’s why extraordinary women pay attention to the details of their work spaces ... making sure that they surround themselves with visually stimulating inspiration and unique organizational systems. Where Women Create invites you into the creative spaces of the most amazing women of our time, including Sally Jean Alexander, Mary Jane Butters, Kaari Meng, and Stampington & Company’s own Jenny Doh in the premier issue. Click here for even more sneak peeks of featured articles, and order your copy today! This issue will also be available on newsstands beginning on November 1st.

The Winter ’09 issue of Altered Couture is an indispensable resource for all fans of fashion! This stunning 160-page issue is filled with gorgeous photographs of altered jackets, t-shirts, sweaters, jeans, skirts, and more, all accompanied by easy-to-understand techniques and endless inspiration. You’ll find new ways to transform your own garments and accessories into fabulous works of wearable art on every page. Click here for even more sneak peeks of featured articles, and order your copy today! This issue will also be available on newsstands beginning on November 1st.

Continue the inspiration with the Winter ’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 for even more sneak peeks of featured articles, and order your copy today! This issue will also be available on newsstands beginning on November 1st.

 


Before & After
“Festive Holiday Clipboard”
by Sarah Meehan


Join Marketing Manager Sarah Meehan as she transforms an ordinary clipboard into a festive storage spot for all of your holiday shopping lists! Decorated with colorful artist paper and vintage Christmas postcards, this bold clipboard is anything but basic! Click here for for before and after photos, and to learn how to make your own.

Ballerina Beats the Odds and
Graces the Cover of
Life Images


Each issue of Stampington & Company’s photo–journaling magazine Life Images highlights moving photographs and words from around the world, including stories of people facing personal challenges and finding inner strength. The cover of the Autumn 2008 issue of Life Images features one such image – a ballerina diagnosed with a painful disease that has overcome the odds. Click here to read her inspiring story.

Photo by Jeanee James

Prices are “Fall”–ing on Newly Discontinued Items
Now that the kids are back in school, it’s time to get your creativity in gear with big savings on newly discontinued art and crafting products! We’ve slashed the prices on products from some of our top vendors, including 7gypsies, BasicGrey, One Heart ... One Mind, z becky brown, and more. Stock up on embellishments, fibers, acrylic paint dabbers, and paper packs, all being offered at deeply discounted prices. Click here to see all of our newly discontinued items, and order your favorites today!

Book of the Month
Making Memory Boxes
by Anna Corba


Beautiful works of art in themselves, memory boxes evoke the people and events that have made an impact on our lives. Each project in this collection tells a story, through both the wonderfully varied materials used to enhance the box exteriors and the objects held within them. Whether it's Baby's New Nest, a birdcage embellished with baby photos and wooden alphabet blocks, or To Italy and Back, a cigar box decorated with various Italian ephemera, you'll relive favorite memories while developing your crafting skills.
Click here to read more.


Special Publications Now on Sale

Make Every Day Extraordinary
with
Somerset Life

Stunning Photography Meets Heartfelt Journaling in Life Images



The Publisher’s dream for Somerset Life is to encourage readers to make every day extraordinary by infusing daily life with simple pleasures, art, romance, creativity, and beauty. Every quarterly issue captures the imagination with stunning photography, insightful and entertaining articles, and imaginative ideas. The Autumn ’08 issue of Somerset Life will show you how attention to the little things in life can lead to an inspired and artful way of living. Click here to see what’s inside, and order your copy today! This is also available on newsstands.

The Autumn ’08 issue of Life Images will capture your imagination and your heart through full–page images, accompanied by the photographers' journaling. This breath-taking glimpse into the story behind the photograph will offer readers a unique opportunity to explore each image by means of thought–provoking quotes, stories and other written elements. Amateur and experienced photographers alike will find inspiration for their own photos in the vibrant pages of Life Images. Click here to see what’s inside, and order your copy today! This is also available on newsstands.

Explore the Lush New Design
of
Haute Handbags!
Top Artists Share their Favorite Techniques in Somerset Workshop


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 see what's inside, and order your copy today. This issue is also available on newsstands.

Our Autumn ‘08 issue of Somerset Workshop is a beautiful publication that allows readers to take a virtual workshop with their favorite Somerset Studio artists. Learn tips and techniques to help you make breathtaking projects in this 144–page book that includes simple stepped–out photographs with clear instructions from some of the finest art and crafting instructors in our industry, including Audrey Hernandez, Linda Trenholm, Marsha Williams, Shona Cole, Jill Shulse, and Tena Springer. Click here to see what’s inside, and order your copy today! This is also available on newsstands.


Project of the Month
“Mini Clipboard Ornaments”

by Audrey Hernandez

Once you've seen our fabulous Project of the Month, you'll never think of holiday ornaments the same way again! Join Artist-on-Call Audrey Hernandez as she creates unique ornaments from miniature clipboards. Click here for close-up photos and complete instructions..

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

New product releases post every Friday (at 5% off for one week!) so stay tuned to catch exciting new items and great deals.




Judikins Art Gels

Patera Findings

Inchies Collage Sheets
by Carin Andersson

     

Inchies by Tuscan Rose

     

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Trick Treat Ticket Bundles

Tim Holtz Idea-ology
Embellishments

Dream Box Collection

     

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“Masquerade:
Costume Inspiration
From The 1920's to 1950's”

     
For hundreds of crafting supplies, embellishments, tools and more, shop at The Shoppe at Somerset!

Now on Sale

Somerset Memories
October/November '08

The Stampers’ Sampler
October/November '08


The October/November ’08 issue of Somerset Memories is a celebration of memory and heritage art in all its forms! Discover Kristen Robinson’s “Family Scroll,” which celebrates the history of her grandmothers through the use of multiple layers and delightful adornments. Take a peek into artist Shelley Haganman’s life in “My Favorite Things: Upholstery Fabric Album,” filled with beautiful photographs and heartfelt quotes. You’ll be awestruck with Roben–Marie Smith’s amazing “Urban Journal,” a book filled with page after page of layered paint, stitching, photos, and ephemera. Click here for a sneak peek of featured articles and to order your copy today.

Those looking for stamped holiday card ideas are in for a treat with the October/November ’08 issue of The Stampers’ Sampler! Over ten pages of results from our “Holiday Happenings” challenge are presented in this issue, along with creative ways to wrap your holiday presents in “Wrap it Up.” Stampers not quite ready to jump into their holiday crafting won’t want to miss Guest Artist Shannan Teubner’s article, which showcases her signature coloring skills. Click here for a sneak peek of featured articles and to order your copy today.


Congratulations


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

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


Sneak Peek...


The Premier Issue of Stuffed is Coming in January

Preview Angela Cartwright’s New Stamp Collection!

Introducing Unmounted
Rubber Stamps from
Stampington & Company!

Have you discovered the wonderful world of Softies? These adorable and unconventional stuffed creatures have taken the art and crafting world by storm, and now you can get in on the fun with the premier issue of Stuffed! This issue will be filled with dozens of funny, cute, quirky, and just plain adorable creations from around the globe. Take a sneak peek inside this upcoming issue and get an exclusive pre-order offer in the November edition of Post Script!

Artist Angela Cartwright has outdone herself with her newest stamp collection! If you loved her first stamp line, The Unruly Girls Club, then you’ll adore The Unruly Shadows! These Clearly Impressed stamp sets are funky, functional and downright fun. Look for your opportunity to pre-order these creative new stamps at an exclusive savings of 10% in the November issue of Post Script.

We’re launching our first collection of unmounted red rubber stamps this November! You’ll be able to order select designs from some of your favorite artists as unmounted sheets, saving you space and money! See our entire selection of unmounted stamps and be among the first to pre–order your favorites in next month’s issue of Post Script.


Just A Reminder

Holiday Inspiration Abounds in Somerset Holidays & Celebrations Volume 2!
‘Tis the Season for New Holiday Stamp Collections!

Find Artistic Inspiration in Vibrant New Paper Packs

Discover the magic of handcrafted holidays with the second volume of Somerset Holidays & Celebrations! With 144–pages of inspired art to commemorate Christmas, Halloween, birthdays, anniversaries, and more, this beautiful publication is sure to become a part of your holiday traditions. Whether you need a stunning centerpiece or unique gift for a friend, Somerset Holidays & Celebrations is where ideas for creative celebrations abound. Click here to see what’s inside, and order your copy today! This issue is also available on newsstands.

Have you been searching for holiday stamps that are just right for your handmade gifts and greetings? Our new Clearly Impressed Christmas collections will have you brimming with holiday cheer! We've taken our favorite images from Michelle Ward's popular "Celebrating the Season" line and Stampington & Company's “Classic Christmas” collection and reduced them to make four new transparent stamp sheets. Several of these miniature delights have been specially sized to fit on inchies, the 1" x 1" masterpieces that are all the rage in paper-crafting and mixed-media art. Click here to see both of these newly available collections and order yours today.

Have you been looking for just the right background paper for a mixed–media collage or scrapbook page? Or perhaps you've been having trouble finding papers to make your handmade greeting cards pop. Whatever your artistic media, you'll find inspiration in our newest Somerset Artist Paper Packs, featuring papers from Somerset Studio, Somerset Memories and Take Ten. Click here to see all five of our Somerset paper packs, and order your favorites today.


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