Glimpse Inside: New September Issues + A Giveaway + A Coupon!

Receive $5 off on new September issues, $14.99 and up. Copy and paste coupon code BLOG0916 when prompted at checkout. (Discount code can only be used once per customer.)

 

The Coloring Studio

Let your true colors shine through during the holidays with the Autumn 2016 Issue of The Coloring Studio. This coloring book is all grown up, featuring sophisticated, edgy, black-and-white line drawings in the Somerset-esque style that you’ve come to love in addition to mixed-media artwork created from the designs. In this issue, discover 112 pages of spectacular illustrations from the industry’s top artists including Tim Holtz, Mary Chamberlain, Crystal Brashear, Dina Wakley, Kristen Robinson, and many more. In addition to beautiful drawings to color, explore articles on working with specific color palettes, simple ways to use your colored pages, a travel coloring kit, how to organize your coloring tools, and more artistic tips and information you’ll only find in The Coloring Studio. Take a peek at some stunning favorite colored images from our social media pages and get inspired to break out your markers or colored pencils and get busy doodling your own creations! Join us for a coloring party for one and all that awaits your personal style.

Bella Grace

Get ready to slow down, pause, and savor the magic found within the pages of Bella Grace. In Issue 9, discover tips on how to turn your day around in an instant and the joy that comes with embracing our messiest moments. For those who travel far and wide, we’re providing a warm welcome with articles about making a home in a new place and seeking refuge in a big city. Also, Holly Clark captures the magic hour, explore 13 ways to embrace autumn’s heart, and Hannah Marcotti talks about loving life now. Live each day of your extraordinary, ordinary life with a full heart and open eyes within the pages of Bella Grace.

Somerset Studio

You’ll fall madly in love with the autumn issue of Somerset Studio. Packed with the results of our Edgar Allen Poe Halloween Challenge, a fairytale-inspired photo shoot, teeny-tiny popup books, and all you need to know about creating haunting collages with Citrasolv, the September/October issue is a real page turner that will grab your attention from start to finish. Don’t miss an intriguing “With One Palette” by Danielle Daniel and our featured stunning Artist Profile on Patti Roberts-Pizzuto.

Belle Armoire Jewelry

The Autumn 2016 Issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry brings a balance of techniques and aesthetics from truly talented and passionate artists. In this issue, view the Designer Collection of Ana Hagopian, a contemporary jewelry artist who transforms the prosaic and everyday into something new and marvelous. Plus, explore artisan made creations and exciting projects including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and brooches that are sure to inspire your individual style of jewelry making.

Where Women Cook

In this issue of Where Women Cook, Kate McDermott, of The Art of Pie, is making the world a better place one pie at a time, and Tricia Hitopoulos, of Everyday Gourmet catering, brings global flavors together in her food. Linda Swenson’s cooking is inspired by life on her 5-acre hobby farm where she operates a pumpkin patch and sells farm-based pies, and New York chef and Food Network host Amanda Freitag welcomes us into her kitchen. Also featured in this issue is Nicolette “Nikki” Dinki, cookbook author and contestant on the ninth season of “Food Network Star.”

Somerset Digital Studio

Inspiration is on every page inside the Autumn 2016 Issue of Somerset Digital Studio with breathtaking digitally created artwork by talented artists at every turn.

• Celebrated instructor Sebastian Michaels sits down for an artistic interview with Rusty McDonald. By combining photography with digital artistry techniques, Rusty’s images exist in a beautiful world of imaginary realism.
• Susan Tuttle shares an informative article about using digital art design kits to create richly layered art with an iPhone.
• Go inside this issue to discover dainty ballerinas by Joy Duddell, a botanical study by Sandi Terry, and more spectacular work by Mario Van Middendorf.
• You will not want to miss out on our Spotlight mini-articles showcasing spectacular images by talented digi-scrappers, photographers, and designers including Donna Goar, Anna Drozd, Nicole Wilde, and more.

From whimsical to surreal and everything in between, this issue of Somerset Digital Studio is filled with inspiration to leave you awestruck and anxious to create your own digital masterpieces!

 

Somerset Apprentice

Embrace the rich, cool shades of the season with step-by-step artwork found inside the Autumn 2016 Issue of Somerset Apprentice. Discover pages upon pages of stunning art from talented artists like Cheryl Dossey, Marija Kolmanic, Lynne Moncrieff, Sarah Ogren, and many more. Create alongside the pros with articles that provide easy-to-understand instructions paired with close-up photographs to teach you the awe-inspiring techniques of amazing artistic creations straight from the source. Join us as these artists share the secrets to creating beautiful layered collages, mixed-media masterpieces, and assemblage art. Plus, don’t miss the From the Pros section including highlights on Cat Kerr, Tina Walker, Brooke Bock, Mary Jane Chadbourne, and Anna Dabrowska. Choose a project from this issue, gather your supplies, and bring along your enthusiasm — we’ll show you how to make your very own Somerset-esque art!

Take Ten

Card makers are in their element during the holidays and the Autumn 2016 Issue of Take Ten will have you ringing in the season with themed, festive cards for every occasion! Peek inside at nearly 300 full-color photos of merry and bright cards, complete with instructions to make each in 10 minutes or less. Join guest artist Joy Stagg as she offers her card making expertise and unique tips along with articles by Shari Frost-Job, Susan Pagnucci, Kelly Dally, and more. With so many ideas to choose from to start planning homemade Christmas or holiday cards, ‘tis the season to create alongside Take Ten!

Prims

Come and join the party with the most anticipated issue of Prims all year! This issue features Halloween and Christmas themes by Renee Tousignant, Wendy Simon, Rachael Kinnison, Trudy Honeycutt, and other beloved primitive doll artists. Don’t miss Ginny Lettorale’s adorable Pumpkin and Snowman dolls made with the help of some rusted cans and Lynn Hoadley’s Santa Clause hanging art just in time to inspire you for the holidays. Get into the holiday spirit with this brood of wonderful prims!

Enter Our Glimpse Inside Giveaway!

We’re giving away brand-new September issues to THREE lucky winners! Simply follow these steps to enter for your chance to win:

1) Click on your favorite spread above.

2) Pin or “Like” that particular issue.

3) If you pinned to Pinterest, share the link in the comments section below. If you “liked” on Facebook, tag us so we can see.

4) If you don’t have Facebook or Pinterest, please comment below and tell us which issue you find most appealing and why.

Winners will be randomly selected for our magazine giveaway and contacted via email. Contest is open to U.S. residents only, and ends 9/30/16 at 11:59pm PST.

*$5 off coupon code applies to purchases of any of the following (Autumn ’16) issues only: Bella Grace, The Coloring Studio, Prims, Where Women Cook, Somerset Digital Studio, Somerset Apprentice, Take Ten, and Belle Armoire Jewelry. Coupon cannot be combined with any other offer. Discount code can be used only one time per customer and expires 9/30/16.