Glimpse Inside April Issues — Plus, a Coupon Code and Giveaway!
From art journaling with the royals to farmhouse parties, there is something for everyone in these must-have April issues. Follow along as we open up their pages to give our Somerset Place readers an exclusive glimpse inside. Don’t forget to enter our giveaway at the bottom of this post for your chance to win.
Receive $5 off any April title of your choice. Copy and paste coupon code BLOG0415 when prompted at checkout. (Discount code can be used only one time per customer).
Art Journaling
Spring is in full swing! Let nature be your muse and find interesting ways to put pen, chalk, paint, and fabric onto your pages. Gather your thoughts, and delve into the creative journaling techniques inside this must-have issue. Ella Wilson celebrates this refreshing time of the year by creating a nature-inspired journal using peat moss, and Kate Yetter looks to the past for inspiration in her “Vintage Vibes” journal. You also won’t want to miss how collage artist Brigid Gallagher Davies transforms scraps of paper and swipes of paint into stunning works of art.
Where Women Create BUSINESS
There’s no time like the present to start your own professional journey, and Where Women Create BUSINESS can help! With advice columns and in-depth feature articles, this issue offers a multitude of knowledge and inspiration for women seeking to start their own business. Learn how Christiane Lemieux, founder and creative director of DwellStudio, got her start by offering everything from home décor and furniture, to baby and kids’ accessories. You’ll also read about Chele Hobbs, owner of Pet Wants, a unique urban feed store serving the pets of Cincinnati, and Lori Smithers, owner of The Timeless Menagerie, a store filled with repurposed treasures and vintage finds. Plus, get inspired by Judy Watkins, creator and producer of the “Remnants of the Past Vintage Show,” and Eileen Hull of Paper Trail, who traverses the country in her vintage camper, teaching craft classes.
The Stampers’ Sampler
This spring The Stampers’ Sampler has so much to celebrate — especially with the return of our annual Celebration Challenge! We want to help you get into a festive mood with cards for all types of celebrations, ranging from Mother’s Day to birthdays, and even Secretary’s Day. Also, you won’t want to miss Frances Peets, our featured guest artist, and her industrious cards! See how rubber stampers outdid themselves by using pretty patterned papers, brightly colored inks, and quirky embellishments with our trendy market bag template. Plus get all the inspiration you need to create mixed-media art journals embellished with rubber stamping.
Jewelry Affaire
Our spring issue of Jewelry Affaire is a must-see for jewelry enthusiasts and artists of all skill levels. Explore pages filled with handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces, like Andrea Verrill’s ancient Roman glass earrings and Lisa Miller’s mirrored bib necklace. For many people, spring means wedding season, and those with events on the horizon will enjoy Hollie Michelle’s delicate lariat necklace and earrings from her jewelry shop, Shine Bridal. Phaedra Dahl shares her love of the sea with her masterful wire-wrapped mermaid necklaces. And you won’t want to miss a glamorous collection of jewel-encrusted necklaces, earrings, and rings from our featured artist, Tara Wilson of Lulu Max.
Somerset Life
From simple to sophisticated, Somerset Life is laden with creative ideas for infusing beauty into every facet of your life. This spring, bring the beauty of the season into your home with a mini-pallet decor project, put together charming gift baskets for all your green-thumbed acquaintances, and craft the sweetest travel kits for your artistic and literary friends. We’re also offering a clever idea for packaging jewelry, and ways to turn paper bags into the perfect place for sentimental keepsakes. Also, learn how to turn produce packaging into eye-catching embellishments and to make shabby chic doorknob hangers that are perfect for every occasion.
Mingle
Our spring issue is chock-full of all types of gatherings and celebrations. Amanda Rydell shows us the ins and outs of her Be Crafty Arizona workshop, inspired by pretty vintage papers and featuring homemade dream catchers. Michelle Neff takes us through her “Farm-to-Table Dinner,” her rustic haven backyard, and good times with great friends. Hilary Freeman invites us to celebrate Chloe Rose’s 8th birthday full of flower crowns and featuring a jumbo macaron cake. There’s much to see, including Amanda Cowley’s “Outdoor Movie Night,” Nicole Gould’s “Super Spa Birthday Party,” Abby Guido’s “Italian Bash,” and Desiree Hartsock and Jenny Keller’s “Summer Sips and Sweets.” Stay tuned for more!
Haute Handbags
In this spring issue, we bring you handbag designs that span the style spectrum, from shabby chic totes and folk-inspired shoulder bags, to fashion-forward clutches and hand-painted works of art. Minki Kim shows us her charming collection of embroidered linen bags, fit for anyone with a bit of wanderlust. Abigail Barclay pays special attention to detail on her contemporary bucket bag with hand-stitched embroidery floss. Also, learn how Jamie Bates created her French farmhouse-style bags, complete with traditional ticking fabric and burlap details. Don’t miss out on designs from Debra Smith, Tina Schiefer, Jeanne Oliver, Angela Resendiz, and many other talented artists.
Somerset Memories
You’ll find plenty of inspiration within this deluxe 160-page issue of Somerset Memories. Our feature articles include a thoughtful tribute by artist Chris Asbury. Her two dogs sadly passed away within the last year, but her darling, digitally created memory book keeps them close at heart. Lynn Whipple shares her whimsical and fun collages, and a collection of Project Life pages that will motivate you to document your family’s daily adventures. In our Special Book Section, we offer memory books and artful journals that chronicle vacations, children coming of age, friends, babies, and retreats at the beach. Pick up all the tips and techniques you need to make your memories everlasting.
Enter our Giveaway!
We’re giving away a brand-new April issue to three lucky winners. Leave us a comment about which issue you can’t wait to get your hands on for your chance to win.
Winners will be randomly selected and contacted via email. Contest is open to U.S. residents only, and ends 4/30/15 at 11:59pm PST.
*$5 off coupon code applies to purchases of any of the following (Spring ’15) issues only: Art Journaling, Haute Handbags, Jewelry Affaire, Mingle, Somerset Life, The Stampers’ Sampler, Where Women Create BUSINESS, and Somerset Memories. Discount code can be used only one time per customer and expires 4/30/15.
Posted: Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 @ 11:00 am
Categories: Glimpse Inside And Sneak Peeks.
Tags: Art Journaling, Giveaway, glimpse inside, Haute Handbags, Jewelry Affaire, Magazine, Magazines, Mingle, new, Sneak Peek, Somerset Memories, The Stampers' Sampler.
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These all look amazing! I’m most excited about seeing the new Stampers’ Sampler! I loved the 12 sneak peeks, and cannot wait to peruse the magazine cover to cover! Thanks for the chance to win.
Wow – would love Art Journaling!!
Back to the beginning, Stampers’ Sampler to inspire and delight.
I always love where women create business!
I would love to win Art Journaling!
My go to issue is Art Journaling!!!
Oooo I LoVE Jewelry Affair!!! and of coarse Haute Handbags!!!
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Somerset Life is my eye candy. Stampers’ Sampler is always a joy too! I’ve already purchased Art Journaling! Thanks!
I would love to win Where Women Create Business!
I would love to have Art Journaling.
I Love just sitting down and looking through Somerset magazines. I just get so inspired, and they help me to form better ideas of what’s already on the inside of me wanting to get out. I get more courage to create, to act on what’s already inside. I’d love to get a hold of “Where Women Create Buisness” and “Art Journaling”.
Half the battle for crafting is finding the time and then just doing it. I’m glad our magazines help you get started.
Love all of you magazines. It’s very hard to find good, quality, inspirational magazines these days. I love Somerset Memories, Somerset Life and Stampers Sampler.
Yes to Jewelry Affaire—mermaids, mirrors and glass
Yes, anything with mermaids is always high on my list too. The mermaids in Jewelry Affaire are also made with wire and it makes them look like they were assembled from sunken treasure!
oooohhhh, such a hard choice since I LOVE all your magazines. Two are speaking to me this Spring…..Somerset Life and Art Journaling! Either one will make me dance in the street!!!
Somerset Life definitely. Although they all look great.
I would love to have this Jewelry Affaire.
Any issue with jewelry and/or upcycling useful items is what I look forward to. Money is tight right now and I have not been able to buy magazines, winning would mean the world to me!
We have a collection of free projects to inspire you at the stampington website. I could spend hours looking at the jewelry projects. I’m always looking for a good wear-to-work necklace.
Sadly, all of your magazines catch my eye. I mean this by the fact that I have shelves of past issues and I’m running out of room! I love Somerset Life. I always find something I can’t resist trying in it.
Well, if you’re looking to expand the collection but not run out of space, we offer some of our best titles in digital editions! (I know how hard it is to find room on the bookshelf. I’ve started stacking books and magazines under my bed!)
I would love an in depth look inside Somerset Life
Stampers Sampler is my favorite, but then again I like all of them.
I would choose Haute Handbags, because I have never looked through one before. I’ve made purses, but never really “fun” ones.
Haute Handbags has everything. I’m a novice when it comes to sewing, but some I could definitely manage. The issue also has handbags for advanced crafters and some that are works of art worthy of a museum display. Thanks for commenting!
The Somerset Life illustrations look entrancing! County me in…and thanks!
I want all of them, but Somerset Memories is speaking to me-I am off to the mountains to help my daughter move into her first apartment. Yes, a lot of mixed emotions and lots of memories of military moves~ All of these issues tug at my heart strings!
oh, Art Journaling!! Love, love, love!
Hello,
great mags this coming month. Haute Handbags looks great! Would love to win that one.
Thanks,
Dana
From all the featured titles, Somerset Life speaks to me in the strongest way. I re-purpose items I already have – which can be really rewarding as a challenge in itself!
Thanks for the opportunity – Art Journaling looks great!
Hands down…Art Journaling!
I’ve never won anything, but here goes nothing ;-) Jewelry Affaire looks amazing! Love what I see so far!!
Where Women Create Business has an article on the SLO show “Remants of the Past”! Am so excited to read that as I grew up in that area & have heard about the show from my friends there. Now I can ‘be there’ through the pages of your magazine, what I love most about your photographs & stories!
My favorite is the Haute Handbags. The French themed bags are amazing.
I can’t wait to see Somerset Life!
So hard to choose but I’d have to go with Somerset Life! Thanks for the chance to win! ;)
I’d like to see Somerset Life. Happy Spring!
Somerset Life!
Memories. It’s all I have left. Thanks for the chance.
I would LOVE to see this issue of Somerset Life. It looks gorgeous!
It is very hard to choose but I think I would like to try out Haute Handbags. I love purses and would love some ideas on how to construct one.
Hmmmmmm…me thinks the Where Women Create Business magazine would be great to read. Hard to pick.
I’m pretty sure I NEED Somerset Memories!
~robin
I’d love Sommerset Life! Thanks for the hance to win!
all of them look wonderful! but I think Somerset life is the one I’m looking forward to reading the most.
Somerset Memories would be my first selection but I’d love them all. TFS.
I subscribe to Stampers’ Sampler, and LOVE it! I am intrigued by the “Sneak Peaks” of Art Journaling, and Haute Handbags. I have most of the supplies for Art Journaling, but Haute Handbags would be a brand new hobby for me.
Omgoodness to try and pick one favorite- hmmm the Art Journaling looks divine, but I have never viewed a Haute Handbags-and I adore Somerset Life! ohh geesh- if I win- you pick for me!! “)
Happy Easter weekend to you all!
I love Somerset Life…
It’s just lovely every time
Art Journaling — can’t wait. But thinking about Stampers Sampler too — maybe both!
I have glanced through your art journaling issues at the bookstore for years now. And I’ve bought back issues before. I would love to have a brand new current art journaling issue!
Art Journaling without a doubt.
where women create business!
I believe in creating to share,women being able to make their own money, and being an inspiration to younger women!
I would love somerset Memories aswould love my hands on this one
I like the Art Journaling magazine the best. After viewing the sample pages, I want to journal or at least make a page or piece of art. Very inspiring!
Art Journaling!!!!
Art Journaling looks awesome!
The Stampers’ Sampler is my choice!
I can’t wait to get my hands on the STAMPERS SAMPLER!!! FUN! Thank you for the free projects this month!
I’d love Where Women Create Business! It would be a great resource.
Definitely Somerset Memories!
My daughter is getting married in September and would love to win “Jewelry Affaire.” I would like to make her the head piece and would need the directions. Thanks for the opportunity.
For sure, STAMPERS SAMPLER!! It pulls me out of my greeting card rut everytime!!!
Somerset Memories for sure — but so hard to choose, because Stampington, you always create superb publications! Thanks for the chance to win.
I have recently started dabbling into art journaling and love the Art Journaling preview!!!!
Hi. I have been reading Stampers’ Sampler and Take Ten for a few years now. Recently met some new friends who are heavily involved in art journaling. I’ve started to collect supplies including a journal today, but it’s scary to take the plunge! Winning a copy of Art Journaling would be awesome since it would show me specific techniques. I have so much to learn! Thank you.
I just started art journaling too. It is a little intimidating. I’ve redone the 1st page four times already. I think the trick is to just go for it and not let our inner editor tell us that we have to fix the “mistakes.” Because the truth is, there are no mistakes in art journaling. It’s all part of the journey!
Where Women Create Business…a dream of mine. <3
That art journal issue has my name written all over it! The works featured in it look so beautiful!
jenn.
Somerset Life – I love that magazine!!
The Stamper’s Sampler is my go to magazine.
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
I favor Art Journaling, but Somerset Home is a good one too!
Love them all…eye candy and inspiration~I already subscribe to Jewelry Affaire…recommend for those who work with their hands to create one of a kind pieces~
I would love to start exploring Somerset Life…beautiful!
Wow, they all look amazing but I’d love to win the “Somerset Life” issue! Thanks and God bless!
Somerset Life is looking like it is just chalked full of wonderful ideas and inspiration, would love to win it. Thanks for the chance. Love your publications.
The Stamper’s Sampler looks really good this month!
I always love the beautiful things in Somerset Life and this issue looks to be one of the best.
I know it’s not new for me to say this, but I can relate to almost everyone of your publications! I get several either through subscription or just buying them in the store and I have such a terrible time choosing which ones I want as they all pique my interest in one way or another. I have just gotten started with Art Journaling and bought the last issue of it! Love it and I can’t wait to get the next one. You all just have a way of finding the great artists out there and sharing them in the most fascinating way with us. Thank you so much!
Where Women Create Business always inspires & motivates me!
art journaling please! :)
Love love love the way Somerset items up my creative mind!
That’s not fair – There are too many lovely choices. Every Stampington magazine is a treasure. I choose Somerset Life – Oh but, maybe Where Women Create….Ok – Somerset Life!
It is with such delight that I choose SOMERSET LIFE as my favorite at this time! The sample pages intrigue me with their creativity for correspondence ideas. Such loveliness for Springtime!
Joyously…~Sandie
I would love to win Somerset Life! Or art jornaling? They’re all so inspirational and the photos are so beautiful. Very hard to choose but I’d have to go with Somerset life :)
– nancy
I would love to win Somerset Life! They’re all so inspirational and the photos are so beautiful. Very hard to choose but I’d have to go with Somerset life :)
– nancy
I would love to see the Somerset Memories! I love seeing all of the creations that you do!
Where Women Create is my favorite and I cannot wait to get my hands on it.
somerset life…it brings much-needed inspiration to me as well as a time to lose track of the world while i drool over pictures and read the articles and feel that maybe i can reproduce some lovely thing that grabbed my attention and my heart. i also have a friend from england that appears in this issue. what happiness this publication gives me. thank you for the giveaway.
So much beauty – but ART JOURNALING would be my fav!!
Gee, I would like one of each! I think perhaps my favorite would be Where Women Create BUSINESS.
I absolutely adore Somerset Life and the next issue looks to be fabulous!!
Jewelry Affaire is really catching my eye!
I would love to get my hands on Somerset Memories since Gabrielle Pollacco was published in it! I’d enjoy seeing all the artistic photo memorabilia!
I would love to get the Somerset Memories!
I would love to get the Mingle magazine!
The Stampers’ Sampler is my favorite!!! Looks like a great issue!
All such inspiring choices! However, I was captured by scrapes of paper and swipes of paint with the Art Journaling Magazine. And then with Mingle with vintage papers, dream catchers, macaron cake and a spa birthday party which all sound like fabulous ways to welcome in summer! I’m smitten with either of those two!
I would love to see the Somerset Life issue for April. Sounds like it has some nifty ideas (and I already have Art Journaling, Stampers’ Sampler, and Somerset Memories through subscription. What can I say–your magazines are my guilty pleasures. lol)
Almost impossible to choose but if forced :) I’d have to go with Somerset Life. One of my all-time faves! xo
Oh, to pick just one! I guess I’d pick Art Journaling, but Take Ten and several others would be in close running.
It is ALWAYS SO DIFFICULT to choose just one of these magazines! Overall though, it’s Somerset Memories that gets my dollars; it’s full of classic ideas.
I always love Haute Handbags! It’s a great publication!
Since I am to only choose one, I will go with “Where Women Create.” I love this magazine and would LOVE to receive a free copy! All your magazines are inspiring and chock-full of great ideas and processes! Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
I always enjoy these magazines featured on your website. I would love to receive a free cop of Somerset Life. :)
Wow, I got for Jewelry Affaire. I am just getting into making jewelry and it has some beautiful samples. I love the charm filled bracelet and hair pin to name a few and the ribbon wrapped bracelet. Definitely techniques I’m dying to learn!
Happy Holidays Somerset! If I could I would subscribe to all your magazines so I could have one for every week of the year.